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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1921
Page
12
The column laments a drop to about four million fewer boys and girls in Sunday School compared with five years earlier. It notes high wartime church engagement, then a swing to secular pleasures, and urges renewed church support and community spirit through religion. It cites Vernon church life and questions why many avoid church today.
Chauncey M. Depew marks his 87th birthday while serving as chairman of the New York Central Railroad board. He remains active in office from morning until late afternoon and advises looking on the bright side to endure tough days.
A Vernon editorial urges residents to focus on good deeds and humor, citing Chauncey M. Depew’s optimistic view and the value of resilience among boys and girls. It notes Governor Neff at a Mexican gathering and mentions an I W W member reporting to federal prison after World War II.
Lockwood of Camden Delaware, long away since 1913, visits Vernon after packing business work. He traveled from Florida where fruit growers suffer from no market, noting Austin shows a favorable outlook while rents in Waco are cheap and Dallas rents high.
Mrs. R. V. Manis of Vernon underwent surgery on April 19. Mrs. G. A. Jett of Davidson Oklahoma had procedure on April 23. Sam Benson of Vernon also operated on April 23. Finger removal only. Mrs. A. H. Kennedy of Chillicothe Texas operated on April 25. Mrs. J. F. Roberts of Vernon operated on April 25.
Kansas officials in Topeka say the state needs 40 000 men for next month harvest in fields across the state. No harvest wage is fixed yet though farmers in some areas discuss paying a daily wage equal to three dusks of wheat at harvest. Albert Stone of Shamrock visited BE J McHugh and family last week and Mrs Stone has been there over the weekend. C M Caraway spent the weekend in Vernon.
The Dodson family and friends express gratitude for sacrifices and devotion shown during the illness and after the death of their loved one. They pledge that deeds will be remembered.
A compact advertisement from Davis & Summerour promotes catfish redfish and trout at the Vey non Fish and Owster Market located at 515 Fan nin Street. The notice emphasizes abundant stock and dependable supply for buyers.
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