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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1922
Page
4
A fragmented item from Vernon and Priddy dated September 8 1922 outlines a suggested program. The notes mention a poultry operation and a county forestry system with systematic tree development across the Colorado Puquelle Highway area.
Dallas pledges strict water use as five day supply remains for a growing city. Mayor Allredge backs a large Denton Creek reservoir to ensure unlimited water for 500000 residents and warns against half measures. County extension workers showcase 1000 exhibits at fairs.
Vernon public schools announce opening on Monday September 11. All teachers assigned, buildings ready, and color ed Baptist church structure to house the colored school during repairs. High school curriculum outlines required courses and electives by grade. parents urged to guide elective choices and consider two years of a foreign language for college admission. Superintendent K. J. Dohoney invites cooperation and school visits.
The Musicians club elected two regular members for the choral division and named several officers and new choral division members at a Wednesday meeting hosted by president Mrs. J. Farrell. Textbook is History of Music by W. J. Blattel. First regular meeting at Mrs. A. L. Murchison's home will be Officers' Day with a year-end resume and a question for each member. The Japanese beetle damaged foliage widely this season, hurting early fruit and certain trees per USDA.
A crowd of about two thousand attended the open air concert on the courthouse lawn led by Prof. Paul Goetze. The show featured the Vernon and Chillicothe bands with a joint program, lighting, seating in the yard, and audiences in cars outside. The youngsters performed with confidence and will repeat the event in Chillicothe tonight.
Mr Birdsong explained that small business enterprises are handed down through generations and that modest entrepreneurs take pride in their work. He noted many hire a chauffeur and strive to buy the best car they can afford. The traveler visited Havana Macanzas and Dardenas.
City Council set tax rate at 1.75 mills to fund the 5100000 bond issue for water works. Officials note the rate increase over prior years is needed to cover interest and sinking fund, though a full $2.00 per hundred limit is not required.
Preparations underway for a Rodeo and Club Boys Fair at Crowell on September 15 and 16 with $1,000 in prizes. George Self of Crowell chamber of commerce notes major attractions include rodeo football games and an old time cowboys square dance.
Vernon Council No. 2556 of Security Benefit Association met last night in the W O W hall for a business session with strong attendance. Officer elections were postponed to the rest of September and all members were urged to attend. The council will convene weekly on Thursdays at 8 p m with games or a program after meetings. The fourth Thursday of each month will be social night.
Old garments were remodeled by farm women last year into 55 000 up to date articles of apparel under county extension agent demonstrations. Under similar instruction 105 000 new garments were made as reported to the United States Department of Agriculture.
At 2 p.m. a time difference yielded at least $18,000 in savings for shipowners. Fifty boats sheltered at Detour Michigan were told conditions would allow immediate start rather than 10 to 16 hours later, saving about $37,500. Last September a steamer aided by a tug grounded outside its regular channel. the captain was told by the Weather Bureau that water would not normalize until the next morning, delaying operations.
A brief line notes that only five hundred dollars were saved due to favorable conditions within a short period. The record emphasizes the financial efficiency achieved and hints at a larger plan or project affected by these savings. No additional context is provided in the readable text.
RS Covey, Harrold school superintendent, announces the 1922 24 term begins Monday September 1. New buildings are completed and ready for occupancy. Public invited to meet with the students.
The Denver depot at Oklaunion was broken into last night. Several car casings from the freight depot were taken. The money drawer was touched for five to ten dollars. Police suspect burglars headed toward Wichita Falls.
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