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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1920
Page
3
Tolbert Baptist Church dedicates Sunday with services including Sunday school at 10, financial reports at 10:45, devotional singing, dinner on the grounds, and afternoon programs featuring speakers J W Arnspier Rev W T Rouse and J M Parker, ending with a sermon by Arnspier.
One Vernon lease brokerage reports seven miles southeast of the Bigler well that over 1,800 acres of leases were sold during the past week at an average of 16.50 dollars per acre, totaling more than 30 thousand dollars.
A Topeka plumber asked a woman if a two foot rule existed in the house. She replied with a blunt quip about removing the meddling from their feet before entering the kitchen, reflecting local humor in a domestic setting.
J. D. Love of Smith Auto Sales travels to Dallas to move his family to Vernon. Widy Pipkie of Fastland visits Vernon to view the oil field and see his niece, Mrs. B. O. Brown. Hayden Hudson of Dallas, nephew of D. A. Dixon, is in Vernon on business. Grady Pipkin of Eastland also visits Vernon to inspect the oil field and visit Mrs. B. O. Brown.
The pastor will preach on The Resurrection at 11 p.m. Sunday with Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 7 45. Epworth League gathering at 6 45. Visitors in the city are invited to feel at home with us. E R Barcus, Pastor.
Special Easter services with preaching by the pastor at the morning hour. Strangers and visitors warmly welcomed. Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. Gaines B Hall pastor.
On a steam er a passenger grumbles about the stewards response. The steward affirms the passenger’s complaint as a chance to set a good example for others aboard.
A northern tourist watches a lean hog rub against a scrub oak at a small southern station. The local asks what the animal is called and why it rubs itself on the tree, receiving a slang answer about “stropping” itself.
R W Hall of Amarillo justice of the court of appeals is in Vernon where he formerly resided and holds land interests in the county.
Wilbarger County cotton growers increased ginning by 800 percent in 1919, per a Department of Commerce report. Wilbarger produced 28,616 bales in 1919 versus 456 in 1918, Texas totaled 2,927,385 bales in 1919 up from 2,610,837 in 1918, with Knox and Archer counties also showing large gains.
Final arrangements made for the Knight Templar trip to Chillicothe on Sunday by local commandery members. Those with autos asked to meet at the hall at 9 o'clock to take knights who do not hire cars. A large turnout is expected, drawing interest from all order members.
Two Irish workers atop a building slip and fall. One calls down to the other asking if he is dead or alive. Mike replies he is alive but calls the other a liar. He then declares that if he were alive they would not call him a liar, concluding LT must be dead.
A Wichita Falls man has leased space in the Bailey Hotel to install an up-to-date news and cigar counter. The plan includes a modern counter and improved seating area for guests.
A. N. Vernon, formerly of this town and tied to the Massie Shiverocery Company, is visiting Vernon this week from Crowell.
The passage notes interest in fresh reading material and lists books on electric lighting as recommended choices, reflecting a concern with accessible information and practical science topics. It reads like a brief culture or library note encouraging readers to seek up to date literature on new technologies.
A Vernon area wedding report notes Miss Grace Bentley of Texarkana wed W. W. Kerr in Dallas on Monday afternoon. The couple now reside with Mr. and Mrs. T. Curry on East Pease street. Kerr is sales manager at Works Auto Supply Company and is receiving many congratulations.
Miss Grace Bentley of Texarkana became the wife of Mr. W. W. Kerr in Dallas on Monday afternoon. The newly married couple reside with Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Company and are receiving congratulations from many friends.
Arthur Vernon of Crowell begins a grocery venture in the city. He previously lived in Vernon and was associated with L. J. Massie.
Fort Worth Worth Record highlights Sigler well in action with ae post card photos. The piece notes on sale at local drug stores and credits Clifton Baker Bros as photographers, with the 23-11 stamp and 22-tte detail. The item reflects a local promotional effort and storefront distribution.
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