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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1925
Page
1
Vernon records report a fall crime wave with twenty nine offenders picked up over the weekend and sheriff Edmonson vowing vigilance. A crowd gathered for a new stop signal installation at Main and Wilharger, blocking traffic as officers moved spectators to the sidewalk.
Amerillo offered 50000 toward a trail drivers monument in San Antonio but the proposal was rejected. Organizers quickly raised the remaining funds to reach 100000 after the idea shifted to San Antonio. Sculptor Borglum, who worked on Stone Mountain Confederate monument, attended and may get the Texas commission.
Large crowds fill revival services as Harry Shields conducts portions of the meeting. Converts rise and praise the event as the best gospel soloist brought to Vernon.
Wilbarger County pools report the greatest production ever, averaging 11 305 barrels daily, surpassing the prior week’s record by nearly 1000 barrels. Big wells from Barkley and Meadows remain strong, with several offsets planned and new drilling underway in Noble and surrounding areas.
Frank V. Lanham head of the state highway commission announced the cancellation of highway maintenance contracts in nine Texas counties amid claims of unfair letting. Contracts held by Cocke and Turner in Camp County and other firms in Hardeman Foard Velverde Knox LaSalle Frio Webb Zapata were halted with bonds to cover excess costs. maintenance will proceed under district superintendents.
W D Hollars recently appointed justice of the peace for precinct No 1 has a full docket with forty six cases filed since his appointment a week ago.
Wilbarger County Boy's Clubs send four boys and four girls to the Dallas State Fair with expenses paid by the Wilbarger County Fair Association. Barbra Cook of Kincheloe, Robert Weekley of Wincheloe, Dewitt Sylvester of Lockett and Barbra Cook again earned trips for maize and cotton exhibits and baby beef win. Girls prize winners include Thelma Murry East Vernon Mildred Weekley Kincheloe Eula Pierce Elliott Ce cil Koontz Mast Vernon.
M C Buckalew 46 died at a Vernon sanitarium at 12 o clock after a six week typhoid illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow with Dr E F Lyon officiating. Burial in East View cemetery under Odd Fellows auspices. Survived by wife six daughters and five sons, two brothers and four sisters, plus two stepdaughters.
The Vernon High School Girls' Glee Club forms with forty five members. Officers elected include Ethel McKinley as president Madelee Roberts as vice president Pauline Ball as secretary treasurer Miss Ella Mae Jones to direct both boys and girls glee clubs. Practice starts soon with concerts planned including operettas and classical music. Uniforms will be designed and worn at official appearances.
Members of the cemetery association meet at the Library on Friday at 4 pm to decide on rebuilding a new sexton home. The old structure needs repair and plans aim to erect a new house. Due-paying time is also announced for members.
Mr and Mrs J H Pendleton J Smith and Rev J M Perry returned Friday night from Oklahoma City where they attended the international convention of the Disciples of Christ. People came from around the world and large crowds filled all services. The auditorium seated over 600 and many were turned away.
Last week several marriage licenses were issued including Frank Terry with Mrs. Willimae Terry, A M Johnson with Mrs. Sarah Prewitt, John F Williams with Mia Bonnie Williams, B W Kerstetter with Miss Mae Elliston, Olin Coats with Margia Spivey, M C Bonesberger with Miss Viola Hopkins, G W Hill with Bessie Beilne, A L Blevins with Davie Gertrude Brown, W M Castle verry with Miss Dez Crutchfield, and Early Braggs with Jon Henderson, all listed as Negroes.
The piece stresses patriotism and the flag as a symbol of the Republic's ideals. It notes Tuesday November 17 as Patriotism Day during American Education Week to emphasize respect for the flag and national obligations.
Flames destroyed the Kell mill elevator at Oklaunion injuring one box car and damaging another while about seventy five to one hundred bales of cotton caught sparks. Damage estimated near 5000 dollars with the elevator insured and valued at about 3500 dollars. Incendiary origin suspected as a chemical truck from Vernon arrived too late to help.
R. H. Smith of Vernon was the principal speaker at the Rotary club of Wichita Falls at the Kemp Hotel last Thursday. His talk titled When is a man a Rotarian drew laughs and praise as he described Rotarian symptoms such as a clean mind and a clear eye. He warned against repeating idle gossip and emphasized open ears and a clean tongue.
Terry of Dallas purchased the Blue Bird Inn on the Colorado to the Gulf Highway west of Vernon after visiting as a tourist. He planned to stay one night and camped at Vaughn grounds before deciding the inn offered a good opportunity. Mrs. Terry will soon join him as the family plans to move to Vernon.
Captain Clyde D. Watts resigns as commanding officer of the local National Guard company. First Lieutenant Larking C. Cele is appointed captain effective October 1. Captain Jones of the regular army oversees the transfer to the new commandant, Watts resigns to take on other duties.
Miss Velma Haney of Thalia returned home from a local hospital after spending two or three weeks recovering from a serious operation.
In Humble County court the second week began with a jury empaneled and J. R. Jones versus W. A. Hise ruled for the plaintiff on a real estate commission suit. Last week four cases resolved without jury, and two large oil leases totaling 83 acres changed hands for about 64 000 cash plus other considerations. Landreth Production Corp of Breckinridge also bought several leases totaling 760 000.
R H Nichols travels to Lampasas after telegram reports his Aunt Miss Bina Nichols died there at 0 50 this morning. She leaves three brothers John C Bo and Wesley of Lampasas. Born in Missouri she spent most of life in Lampasas. Funeral services set for tomorrow with interment in Lampasas.
Members of the sheriff s force arrested twenty nine offenders Saturday night and Sunday setting a record for recent months. Many pleaded guilty and paid fines. Most were misdemeanor cases. The jail currently holds twenty three inmates. T Bunker longtime county resident is very ill and bedridden at his Texas street home.
Excavation began this morning for a new brick building north of the Vernon Hotel on Cumberland Street. Luther Webb owns the project with A. Swinburn as contractor. Plans call for a one story brick shop 30 by 110 feet with a modern storefront to house the Highway Garage after completion by Deed.
Tickets for the Vernon Quanah game to be played in Quanah next Saturday at 3 p m have arrived and are on sale at Vernon Drug Store City Drug Store and City News Stand. Supplies are limited and reservations are advised. Admission is one dollar and a half.
Mr and Mrs J D Huntley and Miss Heen Vaughn came back Friday from Louisville and other Kentucky locations. Mr Huntley attended the National Convention of Firemen in Louisville.
Signals have been received and placed at key intersections with no left turn allowed. Police will monitor and require drivers to back up to the cross street line if violated. Fines begin Monday, and a future meeting may expand slow zones near schools.
Quanah High may remain in Class A for the upcoming game against Vernon High as Coach Barnette confirms the Inter scholastic League may allow entry in either class. League rules require 350 students for Class A, but Quanah’s current roster and previous enrollment keep the decision pending after last season’s totals and a Burkburnett defeat.
Mr and Mrs Albert Jones rushed to Dublin after a critical illness message from their son. The mother died last night and funeral services were scheduled to be held today in Dublin, following the family's early return.
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