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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1922
Page
1
Vernon will sink a well on a 21 acre city tract near Condon Springs to gauge water yield. If tests show good flow a 5 million gallon reservoir may be built with an eight inch main from the lake, possibly funded by a bond issue. Construction would take about two months once started.
In Wilbarger County, ballot boxes line the courthouse and county clerk's office as Texas nears the general election on November 7, a Thursday. Officials note ballots will be printed soon, and residents must mark choices for the United States Senate and other offices with a lead pencil if Mayfield's name does not appear on the ballot.
A former Catholic priest and teacher, L. A. Benner, discussed his conversion and years of service as a Baptist missionary during a Wednesday night address at First Baptist Church. The Northwest district mission study course, with 400 students enrolled, ends after sessions on soul winning and Bible evangelism, with plans for future meetings and differing dates.
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association says the cotton contract is valid in six counties. Morrow notes Ellis county district judge refused an injunction, with an appeal to the court of civil appeals. Morrow, once Vernon resident, now works with the Dallas headquarters publicity department.
J T J Dunson a farmer near White City remains between life and death from a head blow with a water jig his skull fractured doctors removed part of his skull and W T Snead a tenant farmer was bound over for trial on assault to murder over the affair the dispute arose over farm management
The Dickey Bell Oil Company drilling a well eight miles northeast of Vernon states they will not ask Vernon or Wilbarger county residents for contributions. Sam Dickey said they are attempting to drill at their own expense and will announce to the public when a successful well is secured.
The article describes a community event where contestants can earn $125 weekly in a record contest. It mentions a Missionary Society dinner to be hosted at the local meeting, with home cooked dishes including fried chicken pumpkin pie and other sweets. Members are to bring dishes and assist as desired.
Vernon high school football hosts Quanah next Saturday for the fourth game. Vernon beat Crowell and Chillicothe and lost to Wichita Falls. Chester Robinson returns at left tackle, strengthening the lineup as Vernon eyes a possible district title. Quanah is considered strong and recently beat Electra, with only that loss this fall.
Vernon high school girls form a girl scout troop with Misa Valeria Reynolds directing home economics. The group plans a Saturday hike at 4 a.m. leaving town for a woods breakfast as they pursue a charter from national headquarters.
A verbose appeal promotes a county election campaign style contest offering cash prizes and cars. It promises earnings for subscribers, highlights guaranteed rewards for all contestants, and stresses ambition and energy as key factors to win. The piece hints at continuing coverage on page five.
Bruce family returning home near town late Tuesday night were halted by two armed bandits at the hilltop approach to Paradise Creek bridge. Son fired a shotgun from the rear seat as the car sped away. the attackers fled and police searched the area but found no trace of them.
Sheriff Ish recovered poise after reading a citation from Baxtland county in the Farmers State Bank of Fastland versus the German Home refinery. The document lists at least 5,000 names, with many from Wilbarger county, as the bank seeks liquidation of the refinery’s affairs.
Miss Hazel Wall of Vernon married Glenn Cox of Chillicothe at Quanah last Tuesday afternoon. Miss Wall is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Wall. The couple will reside in Chillicothe where Cox works as a stationary engineer.
Vernon residents are told to expect a large parade and band concert on Main Street and the courthouse square next Thursday night. A 42 piece band will perform as part of a festival style event with traffic controls and pedestrian instructions to facilitate viewing by thousands of visitors.
City officials announced that sewer extensions will start once a carload of sewer tiling arrives. Planned mains include 500 feet on South Fannin, 180 feet on East Vernon, and 100 feet on Tolar Street. Commissioner William Packwood supports city purchase of a 40 acre tract between the current sewer line and Condon Springs noting a shallow surface layer is present.
Fire in the kitchen of Dr A P Howard on East Wilbarger and Bowle streets caused about 11500 damage before control. Flames issued from the roof as the department arrived, two lines of hose used and holes cut in the pool to feed the hose. Dr Howard was shaving when neighbor shouted of the blaze and he escaped upstairs through smoke and flames. the home, remodeled after a 15 year stay, is under repair planning.
Mr and Mrs cook of East Wilke barger aireet and son W T Cook and wife returned Wednesday from an extended visit in Tennessee and Kentucky where they visited relatives.
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