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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1925
Page
1
Vernon city officials and residents discuss painting a red center line to curb crossing into the opposite lane. R. V. Parr argues color visibility aids night and day distinction to regulate traffic flow near Vernon and Elbert area farms. Plans for paving expansions and bond issues surface as leaders push improved streets.
Enrollment at Vernon schools began with 1445 students last night and classes starting today. Superintendent Lofland says enrollment may rise as waterlogged students return. about 2000 in lower two grades, with High School freshmen and sophomores enrolled Saturday.
The Antelope school opened Monday with about 1500 pupils enrolled and a good outlook for the year. Principal J. Cover notes the school’s positive start. Four literary teachers and an expression teacher begin the term, including B. J. Covey and Mrs. F B Covey. Improvements this summer add two rooms to the teacherage and two acres to the prize ground with over $1,000 spent.
Friends learn Mrs BR BE Dickenson wife of a former Methodist pastor is recovering from a Trocent operation at Bethel hospital in Colorado Springs. Dr Dickenson has spent the summer in Chicago and joined his wife for the operation. Robert and Anita Frances are visiting here before returning to Dallas.
Seed man L. Rogers of Sumneroni & Son reports severe drought across Caldwell County Texas. He says twenty mile by several mile area is barren with only scattered hoaves on trees. Cattle and livestock have been shipped farther west as dryness deepens.
Mr. E Mayo sold the Vernon Cleaners and Dyers plant to J P Jones who took charge yesterday morning. Mayo plans to leave town soon for a visit to Marshall and hopes to return to Wichita Falls later to buy a tafloring plant there.
The Wilbarger County fair marks its fifteenth year with gates opening tomorrow. Vernon business leaders formed the association on land bought for fair grounds, developing exhibits from agriculture to finance. Leaders like Lon Byars and C. A. Allingham built a prominent event with a large exhibit hall, race track, carnival, and expanded livestock and poultry displays driven by county agents and the Chamber of Commerce.
The Baptist revival led by Rev. W. Y. Pond ended Sunday night after two weeks, adding seventy five new members to the church. Pond departed for Dallas and then Cleburne to begin another revival, while Rev. Be. F. Lyon attended a church board meeting in Paris and planned to return soon.
Vernon officers arrested seven gamblers and fined the county about 2000 dollars on a Saturday night. Three additional arrests were made for misdemeanors during the same period.
Wilbarger County received three and a half inches of rain over Sunday and Sunday night. The downpour caused high water across the county, submerged the Colorado-to-Gulf Highway near the Pease River, damaged the Vernon area bridge, and delayed trains while detours formed. Crop damage was uncertain, with officials hopeful for a quick recovery if skies clear.
Mrs Della Houssels mathematics teacher at Vernon High School was seriously hurt Friday evening when the car she rode in was struck by a vehicle driven by a Black man at Stephens and Wilbarger streets She was knocked unconscious thrown from the car and suffered multiple bruises and a deep cut near the right ear She was taken to a local hospital for treatment She had been crossing Main on Stephens when the collision occurred and reports say the other driver was speeding
Friday night clash in Cumberland Street ends with several youths detained after a post dance brawl. City officers and three county deputies respond, taking some fighters into custody as others disperse.
Mr and Mrs L G Hawkins leave tomorrow for Los Angeles California to visit their daughter Mrs S and S Munger and family and for Mr Hawkins to receive medical treatment. Mr and Mrs D B May will occupy their home during their absence.
Vernon High School football begins its season Friday afternoon against Memphis High at Pair Park as part of the fair entertainment. Coach Baggett and Wisemon report the squad in good shape with a strong front line and balanced backfield led by captains Robinson and Key.
The list shows owners registering cars including Ki Bourland with a Chevrolet touring, A Castlebury with a Ford coupe, Mote Bowne with a Star Coupster, BE Po Wag sgoner with a Ford touring, J Hucka hy with a Studebaker Phaeton, Ben Lout wylor with a Ford sedan, J S Creager with a Mormon roadster, J R B Creager with Graham Bros truck, Mrs Win Me Caleb with a Buick sedan, Jleraehel Hodges with a Chevrolet touring, Major Wood with a Kexex Coach.
Dr. Buchanan of the J C Tenney store leaves tomorrow for the second regional convention of J C Penney stores. Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Colorado and Kansas managers will attend to place spring merchandise orders. The convention runs September 18 to September 29.
The following couples secured marriage licenses: last week RR. Skaggs and Willie Eva Dooley. Karl G. Bolender and Doris A. Waller. Rex Thompson and Janetta Williams. Carl Folks and Alice Dnovall. Erwin McNabb and Bea Alexander. J. Fain and Kathleen Bachelor. Hubert Thomason and Florence George.
The Humble Company Noe 22 Stephens was completed last night for flush production at 2862 feet in the northwest Stephens lease. This is the largest well in weeks and renews interest in deep sands within the pool, as Beals and Bel on the same lease show 50 to 75 barrels. Heavy weekend rains slowed activity and delayed two wells from A. Be. Landreth, who reports several wells in various stages on the same sand.
Attorneys for Dave Bryant won a district court hearing Saturday that set aside the prior verdict and sentence for manslaughter. They argued errors in the charged instructions and contended Bryant acted in self defense. A separate note reports Myrtle Lackey's divorce from J D Lackey granted Saturday.
Mrs Tarold Shive has accepted a position with Lumimerour and Son cotton seed firm as typist and began duties Monday at their offices on North Main Street.
Local American Legion post calls a Wednesday night call session in the district court room. All members are urged to attend.
The fifteenth annual Wilbarger county fair opens at Fair Park tomorrow at 9 o clock with extensive preparations despite weather. Vernon merchants close at 10 am for Vernons Day. Thursday is Children’s Day with free admission for county children. Races run daily, many community booths and autos on display, and up to fifty racehorses housed at Fair Park. Manager Ro Coffee notes a muddy track but excellent conditions and predicts a record attendance and top cotton exhibits.
Jon M. Edwards of Kansas City Mo formerly led Central Christian Church here from 1913 to 1918. He accepted the pastorate at Central Christian Church in Carthage Mo after earlier posts in Paris Texas and revival work nationwide. Edwards recently visited Vernon and is moving with his family to Carthage for the new assignment.
County reports indicate leaf worm invasion has been checked as heavy rains rid fields of many pests. Farmers report no current complaints and county farm agent notes the pest may return, though the supply of the poison ordered for control has run out.
The grand jury for the fall term of district court was recalled yesterday morning and remains in session. Fourteen bills were found earlier during its session this term.
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