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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1919
Page
4
Local notice from Vernon Texas informs readers the paper is mailed as second class matter under federal act. It urges subscribers to provide both old and new addresses to ensure prompt attention and lists subscription rates: one year and six months at a dollar.
The article argues Wilbarger county should buy Victory bonds, noting $175000 in securities is modest and parallels prior Liberty bond support. It urges quick action and six month payment plans, saying most men can invest at least $50 to back Liberty and Victory bonds.
Farmers in Brown report a busy week with feed planting nearly complete and small row crop acreage expected. Social activity includes a party at Walter Daker’s home and visits from Vernon residents like T. J. Perry and G. N. Tillery. Upcoming services at the local church will be followed by a third Sunday gathering. Rey Lites of Vernon delivered sermons.
Gery Norwood of Hiedra ern on Saturday visiting attending the Interscholas of Chillicothe was in Ver- Y visiting relatives from Bowie T at the Waples Platter grocery house at Chillicothe re and familyvot Wiec asites at ter Dinsmore's Hotcormh, prev helustic Meet Friday.
John Van Cleave a Wichita oil magnate and former Clarendon College student pledges 210,000 now to add a science building wing to the dormitory and to replicate the gift if growth warrants. The funds are available immediately and will be repaid by the college.
The Delphian Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. O T Warlick. Mrs Cy Long spoke on the origin and aim of the Delphian Course. Members reviewed ancient history and discussed its study. refreshments followed.
Tom Jones returns from France with the 27th Division. He says his company was sent to the front almost immediately after arrival and he has received his discharge.
Tolbert young men organize a community library effort with aid from Howatd Sk Whiteside of Vernona. The first meeting is scheduled for Friday April 25 and all young men are invited to attend.
Judge W Erskin Williams Comins will speak at the First Methodist Church tomorrow evening at 7 p m on World Problems. All interested are invited to attend.
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. FL Cole in West Vernon on Friday April 1. The brief birth notice confirms the new arrival and family location.
The Frederick vs Vernon high school baseball game extended fourteen innings before darkness ended play 7 to 7. Sam Gann starred for Vernon and pitcher through all fourteen innings while Frederick pitchers Emanuel and Tollison also showed. The teams meet again in Frederick on Saturday May 3.
A. Allison traveled to Wichita Falls for a business engagement on Saturday, staying for meetings and related activities.
Jack McGuffy left last night for Mc Kinney to assist in rebuilding houses demolished by a cyclone that struck near the town early last week. He expects to return in about thirty days.
Porter Crow Stinnett of Clarendon College spent Sunday with home folks in Vernon. R L Freeman returned Friday from an extended visit at Abilene.
Ernest Hampton of Wichita Falls visited friends and relatives in Vernon over Sunday and Monday, sharing time with local contacts during the weekend stay.
Mrs Ben Hill and son Fritz of Springtown and Mrs J W Hudson of Arlington are visiting their mother Mrs M A Dixon.
J. B. Buchanan traveled to Wichita Falls on business Saturday to conduct official duties and meet with local contacts.
Mr and Mrs J Ray Stalcup and their child visited Vernon on Friday and Saturday to see histros relatives and attend the Interscholastic Meet.
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