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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1921
Page
9
Wilbarger County poultry fanciers plan to organize a county association next Wednesday October 5. A 2 p.m. meeting at the courthouse will elect officers and aim to boost the chicken industry through shows and better prices. Local breeders from Vernon Plainview and nearby areas are cited for high awards and strong profits.
Vernon’s football team is in top condition for the contest against Padmonth tomorrow with Coach Morrow noting strong scrimmage work this week. Larrimore starts at right half. Smith remains sidelined with a wrenched ankle from last Saturday. The lineup includes Fergeson, Tholepeen, McCombs, Blackwood, Reed, Colfzer, Bramblett, Small, Harrimore, Parr, Tolbert, with Rhode Island Reds and White Leghorns listed among players and roosters as part of the article’s odd mix.
Vernon news reports Pootlot tooters at Texas Christian University celebrate the return of star tackle Dudge Green who rejoined the team after summer drills. The piece notes his leadership on the gridiron, his past captaincy of track, and the impact of his return ahead of a key game against Simmons College at Abilene. It highlights Wilbarger County poultry growth, farm economies, and the push for a local poultry association to improve marketing within the county.
Local promoters report Red River bridges between Texas and Oklahoma yield solid returns. Bridges at Burke Devol Grandfield and others have paid 10 to 30 percent annually with several rebuilt or funded by earnings. Promoters of Wilbarger County bridge urge stock subscriptions to advance construction.
Imperial officers inaugurate Maskat Temple in Wichita Falls with three week district session beginning the second Monday in New Temple. Officers elected include Potentate Walter Cline and Chief Rabban Livingstone Hawkins. ceremonies, luncheons, and a banquet follow at local clubs and the Kemp Hotel with 250 nobles and guests attending.
Students at Oldsunion school show strong interest in the poultry department as W M Gourly the principal shares insights from a summer course at A and M College. Fifty or sixty chickens were evaluated Saturday and pupils displayed notable aptitude in practical poultry work.
Mrs. Bob Ferrell reports from Dallas that doctors consider the weekend operation for her husband’s eye postponed. Meantime the outlook is more encouraging with a chance both eyes may be saved and only one eye affected.
Old Folks Will Sing at First Baptist tabernacle north of Tolbert. Archer and his class of gingers perform from 2 to 4 p m Sunday afternoon. Public invited. These songs draw wide county interest at frequent gatherings.
Five Wilbarger county girls will receive trips to the Dallas fair next month as rewards for fall exhibit submissions at the county fair this year. Six others likely receive free room and board as recognition of their effort over the year. Awardees include Helen Richie Wildcat poultry Jimmie Whitzel Hast Vernone poultry Ramal Butler Chaunton home improvement Wynetta Little Marrola home improvement May Vege Harrold canning.
W Perker of New York and Mrs Belle Ethridge of Wienite Falls were married Thursday at 9 10 in the county clerk office by Justice of the Peace T J Griffiths. They will reside in New York.
A group of former Vernon Athletic Club members has organized to run a private gymnasium for their use. The defunct athletic club will lease its former quarters to the new association for their exclusive facilities.
County Judge Ell McHugh appeals to Wilbarger County residents to rally behind a proposed $600,000 bond for concrete road building. He argues roads serve rural residents and outlines route plans, tax impacts, and a countywide committee to meet Rotary members and local business leaders about funding and hosting a high school football game.
Phelma Smith of Finid Oklahoma and Randolph Ramsey married at Hold Oklahoma Monday at 8 o clock. Ramsey is 19, a former bookkeeper. they will live in Wind. Enid Mismith, daughter of A Smith of Enid, is 17 and studied at Ward Belmont College before moving to Washington.
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