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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1921
Page
13
John P King president of the first Guaranty Bank opposes a $600 000 highway bond issue now noting bonds may not sell at par and suggesting waiting until January 1st. He argues taxes would burden taxpayers sooner this year and paying later would ease financial pressure with completion and use possible before tax payment.
A Sunday reminiscence honors Mrs. Davidt Hayes who died a year ago yet lives in memory. The writer recalls her and credits her with salvation teaching and unwavering friendship. Mentions of the Seymour Fair and local residents follow, with plans for a ten day singing event led by EDN. Wood at West Vernon school house.
Vernon hosts Texas Christian University coach Loyd Driver and eighteen players en route to Amarillo for a game with Northwest Texas State Normal. The squad trained at Hill Crest Country Club in hot conditions and shared a dinner after practice before departing Sunday morning for Amarillo.
The snippet mentions visits by Mr and Mrs O McCurdy to Quanah and Mrs Geraldine Darkereft Mendis visiting Dallas, with Quanah and Vernon connections. It also advertises gas sold through visible pumps and Auto Supply services at 201 W Wilbarger and crank case cleaning offered by Manis & Sons on North Main with phone Fi-2te.
The Hill Crest Country Club entertainment committee announces a Friday night dance with special features and a focus on games. Aliss Elaine House travels to Fort Worth for Baptist Seminary studies. Don’t miss the opportunity to view prize bargains at the Kimer Studio.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a mattress sale around 426 Dearwith and a possible move to Dallas for a Miss Woody Diva entering a pageant. Other lines mention a Seymour tale, Ed Jones, and a person visiting Wich Sta Falls to see parents over the weekend.
RD L Lillough serves as president of the local school board. Hawkins has tendered his resignation due to multiple duties. Annah Jo Pendleton was elected to teach public speaking and English at the high school. Pendleton graduated from Texas Christian University and studied at Northwestern University. A new unit for public speaking is hoped to be affiliated with the school.
Miss Neva Zachyy plans a Denton event Friday to celebrate her second year at the College of Industrial. The gathering marks an academic milestone as she continues studies in the program.
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