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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1921
Page
1
A communication bearing Ku Klux Klan headings was slipped under the Vernon Times door. The message, claimed as Vernon Klan No 1487, describes aims and disclaims other “spurious” notices, warning against Bolshevism and urging support for lawful government while pledging to aid officers and protect society.
Cotton industry leaders in Wilbarger County warn of a growing weevil menace as specimens appear in bolls. Officials urge immediate eradication by burning stalks and field cleanup, fearing rapid spread before frost.
Albert D. Sheppard and Mrs Sheppard depart Vernon for Port Worth to pursue newspaper work. The couple, longtime Vernon figures, previously filled advertising and writing roles at The Vernon Record. A banker warns farmers to avoid outside cotton seed to curb local wevil spread, while Wilbarger county seed is mature and pure.
Foot led by Coach Morrow depart Chickasha for Connecticut with fifteen players. The Vernon High team faces a long all night journey and hopes to rest Friday morning after arriving.
Premier Lloyd George selects officers and officials to represent Great Britain at the Washington Disarmament Conference. Lieutenant Colonel Sir Maurice Hankey heads the air forces delegation, while Admiral Lord Benarty will speak for the Navy and Sir Arthur Balforro covers Canada with Sir Robert Borden.
Funeral services for Jeet Richard Massie infant son of Dr and Mira Massie were held at the Massie home in Wichita. The baby died in October at about 7 months old. a lay pastor and community members attended with a quartet and a solo performance. Local gins reported ongoing cotton market fluctuations with prices varying, and weekly output tallied for Planters, Farmers, Poophes, and Vernon gins reaching about 9,051 bales.
Wilbarger County must fund road improvements to keep farmers markets open and avoid isolation. The two options are a bond levy about 33 cents per 100 dollars of property or raising taxable values by the County Court if the bond fails, with most funds going to the state and limited use for local roads. If bonds fail, district roads may form and taxes in low value areas could miss main routes. district bonds often sell cheaper than county bonds, urging a Yes vote.
Miss Inez Robinson daughter of Mr and Mrs A Robinson of this city became the bride Monday October 24 in Dallas of Charles W Meeker of Detroit. The ceremony was conducted by Rev John G Bayter Pete. The couple will reside in Detroit after January 1.
Senatorial candidate Tere Cullen F Thomas, a Dallas lawyer and Democratic hopeful, will visit Vernon early next week for a get acquainted trip. He aims to meet local leaders and residents, with a reception likely at Hill Crest.
Hill Crest postpones the Halloween dance citing a local staging affair. The event was delayed to Monday night following October due to disruptions. The Hill Crest organization plans a costume event with five piece music from an out-of-town group for both occasions.
Wilbarger county tax collector Co M Bair asks property owners to settle obligations immediately. Tax rolls stay open until January 31 to avoid a rush at year end. October collections are reported as good.
A mass meeting in the Wilteerger County district court room postponed forming a permanent women’s welfare body after the nominating committee failed to choose a chair. A Sunday session set for Oct 10 aims to elect a permanent chairman and finalize the organization with speakers stressing parental duties and traditional home life.
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