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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1921
Page
4
Advices from H. Walker president of the Colorado-to-Gate Highway show 65 percent of the 1750 miles from Denver to Brownsville surfaced, 30 percent under construction, and 5 percent unprepared for improvement. He notes 150 Texas counties voted real‑estate bonds for road work in 18 months, highlighting home seekers and cooperative growth. Wilbarger county is urged to continue road-building efforts.
The discussion warns it is premature to set next year’s cotton acreage. Favorable fall prices and a dry season may encourage some sowing, but anticipated weak postwar demand from Europe suggests reducing cotton acreage and prioritizing profitable, domestic production rather than a bumper crop.
The article notes Vernon’s luck with fires since last year’s Kincheloe blaze that killed three. It cites recent fires causing millions in losses in Eliasville and Paris, arguing prevention is a critical public concern given many fires stem from preventable causes.
Mrs HA Thompson entertained with a Halloween themed bridge gathering Saturday afternoon. Decorations and table settings evoked a Witchs Night ambiance as guests played cards and enjoyed a luncheon salad course. High score honors went to E Hicks. Attendees included Mesdames Parker Norwood Wilhelm Gibson Grover Rogers Laerianne McCourke Garland Colley Babasin Sherrill Byrd Swartwood dreatn Greever Lownsend Phompson Moore Sherman Culbertsson Haney Hicks Rhoads Swartwood Greene Puckett Long King Sqwartwood Collard Buster and Misses Shive Murray Malloy Pierce Ladd Thomas.
The Home Science Club resumed last Friday with a preparatory drill led by Mrs. BP. M. tema and cookery demonstrations by Mesdames Harry Mason FLL Massie W. H. Huggins J. Fisher D. H. Henry and N. ht. Meath. The club roster lists numerous members including Lela Albright B. Brown and Hubbard Corey among others.
A formal notice lists Swartwood J L Tull A 8 Vernon Rena Watts Luther Webb J W Wheatley W A Wilhelm and B A Williams among named individuals in a public record.
Mrs P B Philips who left Vernon for Tampa Fla was entertained by the Baptist Woman's Auxiliary and Circle Number at Mrs Paul Goetze’s home. A formal program preceded a gift basket honoring her missionary work and service in the city. Brick ice cream and cake were served.
Mrs Ada Mansel and C J Stout were married at Justice T J Griffiths residence in Sunray on October 8. The bride is a pioneer citizen of Vernon and Wilbarger counties and the couple will reside 11 miles north of Chillicothe.
Dr. O W Wilson M D will practice limited to eye ear nose and throat and render services in Vernon at Standifer Hospital on Sunday October 2. Swartwood Co advertises varied football equipment while Jones Bros promotes bike tires at one third off. Miss Katherine Pierce daughter of T L Pierce served as maid of honor at the Dallas State Fair pageant.
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