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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1925
Page
4
The Vernon Record lists publication schedule and rates for subscriptions and advertisements. It details display and classified rates, obituary and poetry charges, and requests readers report errors to the editor for correction.
The community advocates paving the road to the oil field south of Vernon and a westward road to the Foard County line. Proponents argue improved highways would position Vernon as the oil center for two counties if field expansion continues, and urge public spirited citizens to push early completion.
In Trouston former Governor James E. Ferguson criticizes the Good Roads Association stance on bonds and auto credit. He argues for roads from farm to market, warns against overbonding, and asserts public improvements should be funded over time to include future residents.
Rural and business leaders oppose the plan, arguing limited capital blocks purchases. The speaker criticizes Mr. Ferguson for favoring borrowing and endorsing highways that connect farms to markets, claiming better roads widen market access and fair prices for farmers.
The Home Science club plans a musical evening for the second night of Community Week with help from the Musicians' club. Mrs de A Lucky chairs the committee and says the event will take place in Allingham Park during the second week of June with rehearsals starting next month.
Mrs Frank C Byrd was lostess Saturday afternoon to members of the Saturday Bridge Club. Mrs Joe Walker won high score for guests and was given a decorated door toy. A Medeira handkerchief prize went to Miss Lat tie Weatherall. Salad and ice course was served to Mesdames Cy Long Hubbard Colley L C Topper B T Lisman J L Swartwood Roy Martin Clint Swartwood Joe Parker Will Colley R H H Coffee W M Schindler and Miss Mattie Weatherall.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Russell spent Sunday and Monday at their Altus home while Mr and Mrs Fred Russell sell. They will return this week. Mrs or Mrs Russell have been in Mineral Wells for several days where Mr Russell has rheumatism treatment. Prizes offered for finest baby two categories ages six months to three years at Baby Show North Main Street 6 to 9.
Mrs King is recovering well from an operation performed in Fort Worth last week and expects to return home in a few days.
Last week registrations list multiple owners with Ford vehicles dominating the new entries. Notable names include Vasehal Kays J Copter Harris Irby Vose and John M Campbell. Other brands appear such as Chevrolet Dodge Buick and Overland with various body styles.
Vernon resident Mr. W. R. Wood reports relief from a dull backache and irregular kidneys after using Doan's Pills. The Foster Milburn Co. endorses the product, noting it costs 60 cents at druggists, and letters claim it cured his attacks.
Four couples were granted licenses to wed. the pairs named include Steve Cavins with Mrs Octavia Guenther, R Cydarrel with Mrs Albie Jarvel, Tom Starr with Miss Jessie Motley, and a Black couple Dee Wriggam Mary Foster. Mr and Mrs TL Tl Cobb visited Wichita Falls Sunday. Miss Leta Milner returns to her Vernon area farm.
Vernon teen Miss Mattilene Lloyd performed in a Cincinnati Conservatory of Music recital under Leo Paalz. She played Debussy Jardin Sous La Pinie Orientale by Amani and Chopin Fantasy Op. 49 in F minor, joining her father and mother as local residents.
Acknowledges heartfelt thanks for sympathy shown after the death of a wife and mother on April twentieth. Requesting acceptance of sincere regards and best wishes from Ste 6D Brewer and family. Also notes Mrs Robertson's return from Memphis visit and other relatives visiting in Frederick, Oklahoma. Mentions Pure Food Show on North Main Street May 6-3 with Bazaar and market daily.
A testimonial from Mrs. B. Brinkley says Adlerika relieved years of stomach gas and bloating, improving sleep and fatigue. The ad promotes Adlerika as an effective intestinal evacuant for constipation and waste removal, listing Vernon, Tarrold, and Odell drug firms as sellers.
Miss Alberta McConnell spent Sunday in Wichita Falls visiting friends and relatives. Mrs J S Riggs of Wichita Falls spent the week end here with Mrs Dee Jones.
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