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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1921
Page
1
S J Enoch told farmers on courthouse steps that prosperity stems from the farm bureau more than any factor. He explained bonded graders, lack of government inspectors, and bureau guarantees to secure debts, citing large bank and government support.
About 100 farmers heard Mr. Enoch advocate farm bureau principles praising cotton as essential and likening the new era to a declaration of economic independence. He argued farmers must access opportunities equal to merchants and supported contracts with the Farm Bureau Cotton Association.
Luther Webb, local cottonseed dealer, asserts that cotton seed grown in the county is as good as any and should not be purchased outside. He warns the boll weevil threat, noting seed from nearby districts may carry it. Webb recalls Alvord’s past yields and fears Wilbarger seed’s high variability and possible pest spread.
LaOnpeNasSON and Frank Byrd will file claims on separate sections after visiting Tos New Mexico to inspect new government land opened for ex servicemen. Robinson Jr. must spend seven months on his section and invest $500 in improvements under government rulings. Other Vernon residents consider staking claims on the newly opened land.
Miss Sallie Felman of Tyler, UT graduate, will direct Vernon commercial courses and history classes. She replaces Miss Jessie Hickman who moves to Canyon to teach as an assistant at Northwest Texas Normal.
Wilbarger county entrants led by A M Bone land and Joe Collins excelled at the Childress Fair with top sows and boars in several classes. Collins swept most grand championships while the hog show drew 250 entries. Exhibits traveled to the State Fair in Oklahoma City and then to Dallas for the Texas State Fair, with 16 000 attending one day and four days total.
Hiom Long proprietor of Sam Lee Laundry and fellow worker Hom Fen depart for California to sail home to Canton China. They plan an indefinite stay as Hom Long’s wife may join later. They will remain in California about a month for passports and ship selection before a 28 day Pacific voyage.
Dr. A P B Deter, long time Southern Baptist missionary to Brazil, returns on furlough to address First Baptist Church next Sunday at both services. He is described as an engaging speaker offering insights into the religious scene in Brazil, a republic larger than the United States.
Local dairyman J A Gilliland claims a prize sitting hen may be the standout of his yard. He notes March hatchlings showed vigor but lacked standout qualities, August pullet began laying, then vanished and recently returned with a chick, proving the hen’s six months old.
Rev. R. V. Tooley announced the Fourth Quarterly Conference at Tolbert to convene at 2 o'clock Saturday. Rev. W. P. Garvin presiding elder will preach at 11 o'clock Saturday morning.
Roy B. Davis, a local contractor, says his union orders call for a nationwide disarmament demonstration on November 1. The plan includes a parade and remarks from a Dalhis orrer, with citizens invited to ride or walk. Further details will be provided by The Record.
Miss Beatrice Ladd daughter of Mrs J W Ladd of West Wilbarger street wed Toy Thompson son of Mr and Mrs J T Thompson two miles west of Vernon. The ceremony occurred last night at 70 at Rev BE Moore Presbyterian minister home with no attendants. The ring ceremony was used. The bride, a Vernon native, studied in local schools and Holcomb Training School. The groom has worked with his brother at General Auto Supply on Fast Wilbarger street and will continue there.
F W Patterson and others won damages from the Kansas City Missouri and Ottawa Railway Company in district court for fire caused by a locomotive. Patterson owns land in block 11 sections 17 18 19. The fire burned over 1000 acres and caused 5000 in grass damage and 2500 in premises damage.
Rob Ferrell suffers a car accident eye injury in Dallas. A letter from friends says his condition is unsatisfactory with doctors doubting whether the eye can be saved after a corneal hemorrhage.
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Self of West Olive Street on Saturday, September 24.
Vagrants gathering at the Denver depot disturb employees with up to forty two men seen at the station nightly. Wheeler urges proper authorities to employ the men in county work to reduce nuisance and ease community strain.
Stella Kincheloe daughter of Mr and Mrs J Kincheloe married Gilbert Yarbrough at 11 40 Sunday morning in the bride parents home two miles west of Vernon The Reverend Squares of Lockett community officiated A wedding dinner followed with many friends and relatives present The couple plan to remain in the West Vernon area for now
The Fargo school will not open until October 2, delaying a planned October 3 start by three weeks. Principal FLT Coggins of Route A will lead. assistants are Miss Myrtle Huber Jerwyn Miss Ethel Weaver Vernon and Miss Willie Couch Oldaunion.
Rogers shut his messenger business and moved to Wiclity Palla. He arrived in Vernon with B and W Drag Company to deliver parcels in Vernon, but the venture suffered a notable loss due to scarce patronage.
Fort Worth welcomes a four million dollar hotel opening Saturday touted as the South’s finest hostelry. A reception and luncheon will be held for visiting newspaper men that afternoon.
Wilbarger County resident Bob Price argues for immediate road improvements citing county and Wichita County projects. He says residents should fund now or face substandard highways with holes and sand. Price compares road funding to choosing water from a favored well and asserts most locals favor the project.
Mr Price notes more weekly freight between Rayhind Vernon than a fall years ago and says coal and cotton demand much Twuling. He recalls farmers once burned wood but supplies are exhausted and a road from Price to Ragland shows neglect making it nearly impassable after ten years without improvements.
Jim Jennings sued Jack Orr in district court for full payment on a car sold last year. The jury awarded Orr $675 plus interest and court costs, with about $1,100 already paid. Defense testimony alleged the car was defective and payment was refused, prompting the dealer to sue.
R Stewart head driller returned from Denver and said the Noble company would restart operations on the Judd farm holdings after a month long suspension at 3000 feet while additional funds were raised. Considerable local money is invested in the Noble well.
County Agent C BR Jones and Mr and Mrs A M Bourland spent days at the Childress Fair where Bourland says a big show will come to Childress and it is wonderfully well patronized Vernon visitors note Childress exhibits draw better crowds than Vernon boasts with strong local turnout.
City workmen extend a water pipe several hundred feet beyond city limits on West Wilbarger Street to serve nearby houses and future vacant lots along the area. The new line will be used as more residences are built.
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