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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1922
Page
5
Miss Ruby Skipworth of Vernon and Horace Lambert wed in Talmage with Rev Powell conducting the ceremony. The couple will reside in Rayland. The issue also records school changes, local demonstrations on hat making, various visits and trips, illness and recoveries, and parish activities across the community.
Red River notes describe spring planting of corn as farmers work the fields. The text records accidents and social visits including M Wright’s fall and injuries to a daughter and niece, plus a trip to Chillicothe and rabbit hunting reports.
A local art gala features Shiyle Wear showcasing radio themed garments. Guests attend a community event highlighting fashion design and media collaboration at QEATS venue.
White City report describes extensive storm damage from a recent rain washing lands and flooding farms. Residents, including Mrs J N Nance and three children, lost their home and contents. families travel to be with injured relatives and to check on neighbors. Local residents, doctors, and Red Cross volunteers visit and assist as Mr White ships hogs and cattle movements occur to Fort Worth markets.
A notice from Mrs. HH Ragland states the Auto Tire and Battery Company, formerly run by Ho Po Raghead, will be dissolved and all bills owed by the concern will be settled. She asks for patronage and mentions renovation plans at Phee's Mattress Factory and contact via phone M45.
Odell, April 16. By special correspondence. Odell reports a heavy rain promising a good crop year. Mrs. Horace Turner is ill with appendicitis this week. Rutie Riddle, recovering from appendicitis, is doing well. George Dooley returned to school after an operation. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Newton. C. M. Kester has a new edge device.
A notice inviting submissions for renaming the Wrecking House offering a S10 gold piece to the winner. The ad lists services including general auto repair, used parts, and a stock of auto components and Chevrolet parts. It mentions watching the Record for coupons to submit a name.
A Boston Transcript quip remarks that times have changed from hunter's powder and deer hunts to deer wearing makeup, reflecting a humorous shift in social behavior and dated slang. The remark frames modernity as a reversal of traditional hunting bravado.
Easter week services planned at the Holy Family Catholic Church on 8 Chiberland Street. Rev C D Boutisch to officiate Friday April 14 evening service. Easter Sunday high mass at noon with benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Wilbarger County Judge invites sealed bids by 5:00 p.m. Monday April 7 for pine lumber to repair two Pease River highway bridges near Vernon. Estimated 400 feet total length. furnish virgin yellow pine lumber of specified grades and sizes with one side surfaced to thicknesses. Commissioners’ Court reserves right to waive technicalities and reject any bid.
The readable text fragments reveal jumbled wording and misplaced phrases about a person named Ted, a plane, and scattered terms like COKE and Minter hokwird. No coherent events or identifiable entities form a clear news item.
A parapet six feet high on the north side of Wiel Blows Prom High School collapsed Monday under strong wind pressure. Brick debris scattered but no students were in direct danger. free recess had just ended and lines to reenter the building were forming nearby.
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