Vernon Seeks New Water Source To Alleviate Shortage
City officers launch a project to develop a new water supply for Vernon. Early tests near Conden Springs suggest a solution may take years. water scarcity has already affected streets, shade trees, business, and fire safety, with substantial potential losses. If estimates hold, costs to develop the Condon Springs source could be modest and should be pursued to supply the mains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Condon Springs
A Vision of Opportunity in West Texas Youth
A Vernon youth laments scarce local opportunity for starting a business and argues that northern cities offer better advancement. The piece contrasts romantic views with the real history of West Texas settlers who tamed the land through courage and fortitude, carving homesteads and cities from wilderness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
West
Texas
West Texas Development Promise Through Vision and Effort
The passage praises patience planning and perseverance by West Texas pioneers. It argues villages will become flourishing cities in years, crops will rise from marginal land, irrigation and oil empower industry, and wealth will grow for farmers. It emphasizes courage and determination to seize vast opportunities in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Uderstands
Last of Guardsmen Return From Denison This Week
Captain Clyde Watts of Company L 142 Infantry returns from Denison where martial law was in place. Enlisted men arrive with a few injured, most prepared to rejoin duty, while others go on furlough as numbers drop to a minimum. Watts brings a general order praising the unit’s conduct during the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Watts
142 Infantry
Denison
Watts
Quartermaster Corps
Vernon Company
W. Nimrod
Col 142 Infantry
Armistice Night Bowers Webb Bout Set in Quanah
A ten round bout between Dick Bowers and Dick Webb is planned for Armistice night at Peck Building in Quanah Texas with proceeds to the American Legion. Both fighters are in good condition after recent bouts and will headline an event with preliminaries and local participants. Allen and Bowers bout was canceled due to Allen’s absence from the state for engagements in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Bowers
Betw Allen
Quanah
Bowers
Deibert Webb
Legion Hall Athletic
Allen
Ingo Mexico
Interesting Talk on Maintaining Parent-Teacher Bonds
Eye viewpoint of teachers outlines reasons for keeping parent teacher associations intact and urges ongoing cooperation. It highlights collaboration goals, shared responsibilities, and benefits for student learning and school community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ax Cockhtions
Vernon to Host Devol Day Gridiron Clash
Vernon high school prepares for a local grounds football match against Devol High of Oklahoma this afternoon. Tickets sold by students indicate a large season crowd expected as Vernon seeks improvement after a week of practice. The Vernon lineup mirrors last Friday with Hollar and the captain slated to start, despite an earlier injury.
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Vernon High School
Devel
Okla
Larest
Watche Vernon
Devol
Ealy
Hollar
Efto
Vernon
Chamatain
Mily Ile
Delegates to Welfare Conference Elected in Amarillo
Mrs Paul Goetze and Mrs Howard Reger were elected delegates to the Northwest Texas Welfare Conference at a meeting of the high school division of the Parent Teachers Association held last Friday at the high school. The conference date will be announced later. The group asked the association to fund a phonograph and records to aid the work.
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Paul Goetze
Howard Reger Gates
Wefare Conference
Amarillo
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Northwest
Texas
Weil
Ing
Lutz
J. W. Wheatley
Reger
Knox Kinard
Parker Wins Over Central In Football Contests
Parker's team defeated Central 11 to 6 in a Wednesday afternoon game held in Vernon amid growing interest in interschool contests. The event drew student attention as local schools competed in a series of ODE 4 plays. Lisenbee Furniture Co. advertises household goods with contact via Taffe Phone 552.
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Warker School
Central School
ODE
Vernon
Wia
Lisenbee Furniture Co
Taffe
Notice of proposed sale by Tierling National Bank Vernon TX
Notice states Tierling National Bank Vernon Wilbarger County will sell at the courthouse door on November 7 1220 to satisfy several notes and associated collateral. The listed items include notes dated 1920 with eight percent interest, livestock, farm equipment, cotton, and mortgage properties tied to farms near Vernon. The plan notes assignments to Jack Simmons and Herring National Bank, with security detailed through mortgages and deeds of trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Wilbarger
Tierling National Bank
Vernon
Wilbarger County
Court House
Jack Simmons
Sidney
Simmons
Brookshire
H. M. Lisman
Pp. Lisman
J. W. Mote
F Vernon
Mote
Ww. T. Oben
Hause
Maxwell Investment Company
Bearer
JE Obenhaus
Pennie Obenhause
Hw. G. N Ry. Co
Land Company
Vernon, Yeexas
Herring National
Hank
W. Three
Secur
Je ‘N Vernon
Fair Ground
Vernon bank collateral notes detailed in deed
A Vernon banking corporation holds as collateral for notes a 7000.00 note dated Sept 1920 payable to the bank with 10 percent interest from maturity, a 1250.00 note dated Sept 1920 payable to The Herring National Bank with 10 percent interest from maturity, and a 5000.00 note dated Sept 1920 payable to The Herring National Bank with 10 percent interest.
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Vernon
Herring National
Texas
Simmons
Herring National Bank Now
Ja Mods
Tierra Natonal
LES & Join Cashier
False Alarms Precede Parade Fire Incident Report
Two false alarms were reported before a parade near Neulse Road then one after. A barn north of the rails burned, destroying several horses in crates. Investigations by city authorities aim to determine responsibility while records are reviewed. No stocking details recovered.
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Frank
Termine
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Vernon Recordine Corpor
Cupristian
Paul Cater
Cs Ecce
Ess
Wubarger
American Press Association
Meyibe
R. E. Williams
Parker
Entral
Jack Frost
Heaters
Fentress & Wa Waggoner Bank Bldg. P
the Record Office
Overland
America
Pany
Touris
Copite 1 PLC
Overland Motor Company
North Texas
Howe. CO
Nota Pa
H. F. McKibbin
Llaneous
G. W. Richardson
J. W. Shivers
Reenro
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