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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1921
Page
14
Wilbarger county voters weigh the prospect of federal and state road aid for the coming year. Texas officials project about 4 million dollars for road building, with Wilbarger aiming to secure a substantial portion for local projects. The discussion centers on funds and bond issues backing road construction in progressive communities.
The piece argues enforcement depends on individuals willing to uphold law and shame violators. It contends officials are hampered without citizen support and that respect for law declines when violators are not socially condemned.
A Culture Club gathering is set for this afternoon at the home of Mrs. KR L Killough at s o'clock. Assistant hostesses include airs C V Wing Mrs J A Lucky and Mrs B L McHugh. The program features life quotations, a chorus on music in daily life, studies of American authors, humor makers, a piano solo, and social notes.
A speech warns that immigration overwhelms national assimilation, claiming modern arrivals exceed historic invasions like the Norman Conquest and Crusades. The author compares past population pressures to current foreign inflows, arguing immigration is the country’s principal problem.
A 3 500 piece marching band, largest in U S history, will perform at the American Legion convention in Kansas. A contest among Legion bonds youth corps will determine the top three musical organizations with the winning band guided by its conductor.
A bus supper is arranged at Brown’s School House Friaas night with a program after supper. Ladies should bring alluring boxes and the men to bring full pocket books. Brown’s is ten miles south of Vernon.
About fifteen couples attended the event with Paul Jones as the featured dancer. Local music provided the entertainment.
Miss Geraldine Parker left Friday night for the Dallas Fair. Blanton, a new cleaner, is advertised to handle old trash. J. BL Dodson returned Sunday from Dallas after attending the funeral of his son in law, Mr. Soauires, who died last week. Dr. R. Dodson, Jr. came back Saturday morning.
A New York invention by Albert Schwartz introduces a steel plated armored corset for police use. Weighing six pounds, the jacket of Norwegian steel, silk, and car vas is tested at New York Police Headquarters, proving resistance to close range bullets.
Gus Volo and Steve at the Liberty Cafe show a generous act by buying a bicycle for Guy Baker, a local newsboy, to honor his late friend Roy. The gift, presented amid a backdrop of newsboy duties and daily paper sales, brings surprise and gratitude from the recipient.
The Vernon school system designates November 6 to 12 as Better English Week per Superintendent bE.L. Doheney. Posters will be created and distributed and efforts will align with the national observance of the occasion.
Members of the Musicians' Club will gather Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 at the home of Mrs W W Hendrix. A short musical program will be rendered. Swartwood Co advertises toy autos and doll carriages among other juvenile items.
A long list of names follows likely signatories to a local agreement or notice. Individuals include Guy R. Jones J. KE. Morrow Chas. Withers Smith & Vernon J. S. Blanton A. P. Morris and many others such as Verna Lucky Ned Curtis F. M. Kemp Scott Hall Hub Colleg and Ladd W. A. Ish C. S. McCulloch S. H. Hall A. P. Peck G. C. Morris A. J. Nixon J. E. Lutz Fred Newth C. M. Blair J. A. Baird E. G. Schroeder L. P. Kramer Massie & Rhoads and R. L. Freeman.
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