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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1925
Page
4
Vernon Record presents subscription and advertising rates including classifies at 11 2 cents per word first insertion, 3 cents per word for two, and obituaries 1 cent per word. Poetry 2 cents per word. Display ads 50 cents a column inch.
Public notice states that any erroneous reflection about individuals firms or corporations appearing in The Record will be corrected promptly upon notification to the editor. The statement emphasizes accuracy and accountability in published material.
Governor Miriam A Ferguson vetoes large parts of the education appropriation bill citing economy as a motive. The cuts threaten University and A M College programs including journalism music and the summer school, with broader concern over building projects funded from oil royalties and attorney general opposition noted. Critics say economy does not justify crippling state schools amid favorable finances.
A white man was executed last Friday at Huntsville state penitentiary for murdering a Dallas jailer during an attempted escape. Dispatches say it is the first legal execution since electrocution replaced hanging. Appeals for commutation were raised by influential groups citing the condemned man's wife and children.
The writer argues that public focus on the executed murderer ignores victims families and the risk to innocent people. They contend clemency for a dangerous gunman would endanger others, noting the governor’s options and the high murder rate where executions are rare. Life for law-abiding Texans, not murderers, would be safer.
Mrs. J. N. Fulcher hosted the Thursday Embroidery Club Thursday afternoon at her Pearl Street home. For Easter flowers and plants, contact Underwood Floral Company at phone 700.
Sunday school superintendents report attendance rising by 400 to a possible all time high in Vernon with 1977 attending across all schools, up from 1555 the prior Sunday. Collections reached 114 dollars and 15 cents, though Lutheran church funds were blended into the church total.
J C McCrummen and family express gratitude for neighbors and friends who aided in rebuilding their burned home and resuming housekeeping. The note notes fire caused severe loss and mentions thanks for generous help. Mmory Rhoads of Farmers State Bank departed Sunday for Las Vegas New Mexico to oversee ranch property interests. W T Collins of Bank of Odell was in town on business Sunday.
Mr and Mrs WW T Collins of Odell visited Vernon Sunday to visit with friends and discuss flowers and plants from Underwood Weteral Company phone 700.
L. W. Lytle of Odell visited Vernon on Monday to handle business matters. W. W. Matthews of Odell was in Vernon transacting business on Monday.
Mr and Mrs RR H Coffee were guests Saturday and Sunday of Mr and Mrs C M Miller and Mr and Mrs P L Hammond in Wichita Falls, sharing a social visit over the weekend.
Miss Ethel Haney representing Catalpa Grove No. 100 Woodman Circle departed Sunday for San Antonio to attend the state meeting. Albert Taylor of Butlett community was in Vernon Monday on business. Wanted clean cotton bags at the Record office.
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