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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1921
Page
9
A government ginning report issued today shows 5,407,897 bales ginned in the United States to date, versus 5,754,582 a year ago on the same date. The market rose about 65 to 70 points, or roughly $3.25 to $3.50 a bale, with spot prices around 12 to 12 3/4 cents per pound and the day ending higher by about $4.25.
Odell school opened its new reinforced concrete building with a fireproof design and metal roof. Principal T. EF Pierce and County Superintendent L A Hollar spoke as 132 students attended the inaugural session. Teachers listed include T B V Pierce principal and R J Thompson among others. the old Gael school burned earlier this year.
Ben Mahoney district supervisor of the Farm Bureau is in Vernon today making headquarters with county agent Guy W. Jones. He will stay for some time to confer with farmers and assist the local bureau in any capacity. He noted the substantial amount of cotton in the area.
Mr and Mrs Dee Norwood entertain at their South Nabers Street home honoring Mr and Mrs Chandler Caraway who will soon move to Shawnee Oklahoma. Guests listed include numerous local couples and Miss Geraldine Parker. Also note Mrs Perry Griffiths shows improvement after a serious week.
Blanton's new cleaner dramatically reduces trash in cotton, lifting fiber quality by at least two grades. This improvement translates to an estimated gain of 10 to 15 dollars per bale for producers as buyers notice cleaner fiber.
A countywide mass meeting on Friday at the courthouse square promotes a proposed road bond issue. Speakers include W N Stokes A M Bourland and J L McHugh with lists of local boosters visiting Crescent Cove Kinchelor Talmage Oklainion Hinds Farmers Valley Woolbert East Vernon and other communities to canvass the county.
Mrs Carl V King hosted a Wednesday afternoon surprise shower for her niece Mrs KP G Lane at her Honey Grove area home. Guests praised the bride with gifts and light refreshments served after the gathering.
J D Breedlove of Austin, state game commissioner, is in Vernon to confer with county officials on enforcing laws regarding killing wild fowl. He pledges help in appointing wardens for the locality and warns that all violators will be punished to the full extent of the law regardless of age or sex.
Revival meetings continue at Central Christian Church with Rev. Charles A. Hastteen delivering a sermon titled Liara and Hypocrites. Strong interest marked the baptismal service yesterday with three new members received.
Mr and Mrs M G Culbertson hosted a Saturday bridge party at their South Main home attended by Roy and Mrs Martin Fr Kemp and spouses Y A Bahasta W W Bennett Harry Colley B Gibson and Reb Gibson who had the high score. A salad course was served. A lost purse worth 50 marked First National Bank of Mangma Okh offered reward. Several guests traveled to Wichita Falls. Miss Richinan attended a Red Cross conference in Fort Worth and the State Fair.
Mrs R A Coffee hosted the Saturday Bridge Club at her West Paradise Street home. Regulars were joined by Mrs W K Long, Mrs Della Jroussels, and Miss Oleta Youngblood. Mrs Hub Colley won high score among members and Miss Oleta Youngblood among guests. A salad course was served.
Miss Olive Shive will entertain the Tuesday Bridge Club this afternoon at her sister's home in West Vernon. No outside guests were invited. Mrs. T. A. Blam, Crescent Cove school principal, was in Vernon Saturday. Miss Verna Claer, Lockett school teacher, and Miss Ethel Sweatman with Miss Wilm oth Howard from Tie Hinds consolidated school were in Vernon.
Agency notice touts Dixon Dry Goods Co at 620 with a bold call to service and a contact line 82 Bte Yours to serve.
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