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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1921

Page

9

Sectional Baseball Honors May Be Decided Here

Un undefeated Lepine High School would meet Vernon at the fair grounds to decide sectional baseball honors. A guaranteed ticket sale at fifty cents is sought to fund the needed guarantee. If not arranged this week the game may be called off. Cleburne also boasts a strong baseball squad and has recent undefeated play, with key matches against Rio Vista and Fort Worth.

Cleburne High A. F F. Winston Vernon High School Eam Cleburne Houston Gam Cleburne Achoul Fort Worth Dallas Northest Central’ Texas Sceam Rio Vista Vernon Freak Murchison Jore Lisman A. F. Winston A. D. Sheppard M. ©. Culbertson

Wedding Surprises Dogus Community Couple Wed Secretly

Miss Minnie Fat won and Herschell Thompson surprised relatives when Alise Ratman and Mr. Thompson slipped to Odell Monday night for a private ceremony led by Kev. Liles. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Katman of Deans, and the groom, son of Charles Thompson of Sherwood, plan to live with his father near Del. The couple are currently visiting the bride’s family.

Minnie Fatwon Herschell Thompson Alise Ratman Mr. Thompson Claude Briscoe Garner Miller Odell Kev. Liles Thompson R. A. Katman Deans Charles Thompson Sherwood Mrs. Thompson Del

Favorably Impressed With Shorthorn Cattle Visit

Burns secretary of the Texas Shorthorn Breeders Association visited Venice THERMey and Wilbarger County shorthorn breeders including I A Bell Neal J M Collins and R E Carpenter. He praised county cattle quality and endorsed cash premiums for next fall at the county fair conducted by the association of which he is an officer.

J. ) Burns Texas Shorthorn Breeders Association Venice Thermey I. A. Bell M. (. Neal J. M. Collins Odel R. BE. Carpenter Wilbarger County Burn Chat Ae Wall

Dodge Car Sold to City Resident

The J. A. McFall Motor Co. reports the sale of a Dodge automobile to S. F. Dyer of this city.

J. A. McFall Motor Co S. F. Dyer

New Minister L. B. Moore Expected Today in Vernon

Rev. L B Moore of Honey Grove is due in Vernon today or tomorrow to assume duties as pastor of the Tocat Presbyterian church. He will bring his wife and his daughter will stay in Honey Grove to finish high school. Services are set for Sunday morning and evening. Moore has led Honey Grove's church about 11 years and has served merged Cumberland and U S Presbyterian churches since. The parsonage on West Paradise Street has been remodeled with new paint fixtures and a pantry shower was held for the family.

Honey Grove Moore Presbyterian Church Cumberland Presbyterian U. S. A. Presbyterian Hillsboro Parsonage Presbyterian West Paradise Street Adies Hove Mr. Wayne First Methodist Church Christ Jesus I. O F. Hall Methodist Church Methodist C W. H. Spindler Tulex Scouls Miesty

Haulk Hill Principal Marries Miss Byrd Lantrip

Haulk Hill school principal James E. Dockery and Miss Byrd Lantrip of Commerce wed last Friday at the home of Rev. George French. The couple will reside in Haulk Hill district as Dockery finishes two weeks of work. Lantrip taught at Tolbert school and trained at East Texan State Normal of Commerce.

Byrd Lantrip Commerce James E. Dockery Hawk Hill George Dockery Haulk Hills Rural High School Tolbert

Baking at Tolver Cakes and Woman’s Club meeting

Women’s Club members gathered at Mrs. W. N. Lawson’s home to study cake fillings and methods of baking. They brought cakes and pies and added ice cream for refreshments after the session. County Home Demonstration agents offered tips and suggestions for better methods.

Totbert

No cause for alarm over Wilbarger County wheat crop

T K Birchfield of Box Schoolhouse says 400 acres of wheat are planted but worries are unfounded. He notes farmers overreact to appearances while predicting a good harvest if favorable conditions come. Parasites threaten greenings, but rain is the key to growth and diversification is advised to hedge against loss.

Mr. Burchfield Jarchfield Nyv

Former Vernon Girl Weds Wichita Falls Man in Stamford

Former Vernon resident Miss Maggie Zachary wed TL Bacon of Wichita Falls on April 24 in Stamford at the bride’s home. The ceremony followed a Lohengrin march played by sister Edne Mar Zachary. Rev Williams officiated as the couple left for Wichita Falls. The bride wore blue with a matching hat and a bouquet of white roses and ferns. Bacon is to return to Wichita Falls. the bride’s father, R. Zachary, once ran The Necessity Store in Vernon and recently moved to Stamford.

Maggie Zachary W. R. Zachary Vernon TL. Bacon Wichita Falls Stamford Lohengrin Edne Mar Zachary Williams Bacon Accharus Necessity

Singing at Large Church of Christ Next Sunday

A singing event will be held at the large Church of Christ next Sunday at 2 30 o clock in the afternoon. The notice invites attendees to enjoy the program and participate.

Church of Christ

Gospel of Hope Sermon Sets Tone for Methodist Revival

The First Methodist revival continues with Rev S. We Bakne’s sermon on Sin. Mr Hayne denounces unequal punishments for sin, cites a police court case, and condemns racial double standards. Three men professed faith. daily services draw large crowds as organizers adjust meeting times and venues.

S. We

Another Hospital Planned for Vernon Next Week

Dr. Dodson will convert his home at Weal Wilbarger Street into a temporary hospital to house patients as an initial step toward a larger two story, basement facility on the Dodson property east of the Methodist Church. If patient numbers justify, a new county hospital may replace plans, with the Dodson residence serving temporarily.

Dodson Reshderice Wilbarger St Bnile Am County Hospital

Son-in-law of Judge Griffiths dies in Texline

D T Stone of Texline died of typhoid fever at his Texline home. He was about 55, survived by wife and two children, Mrs Holt of Texline and Jack Stone in a naval school at San Pedro California. Judge Griffiths and Mrs Griffiths left for Texline after receiving word. The body may be brought to Vernon for burial.

T. A. Griffiths Texleine D. T. Stone Textine Mr. Stone Holt Texline Jack Stone San Pedro Calif Stone Vernaa

New Salesman for Auto Company Arrives in Vernon

Rab Taylor of Worth has joined the Works Automobile Co on North Market Street and came to Vernon last Friday. He has four years in Fort Worth business and has traveled Texas along the Fort Worth Denver Railroad. Vernon is praised as the best town on the Fort Worth to Amarillo route. Mrs. Taylor will join soon.

Taylor Worth Works Automobile Us Mark Strac Vernon Fort Worth Texas Denver Amarillo

Ice price cuts promise county wide ice savings

Local ice dealer announces a ten cent per hundred reduction effective May 1. Wholesale and retail customers receive lower rates across markets, cafes, soda fountains, and groceries as Vernon Co expands output to meet increased summer demand. Proprietor Hank Wilson cites about $2,000 monthly savings and added contracts to ensure ample supply.

Anniversary Observance by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs

The 102nd birth anniversary was observed at the Doane I O O F Hall. The Rebekah branch entertained the Subordinate Lodge with proclamations read by C F Dean and Miss Eva Brown, a paper on American history by Mrs Bertha Rows, an exhibition drill, and music by the Harrison Orchestra. Refreshments followed for all attendees and families.

Doane Rebekah C.F. Dean Eva Brown Bertha Rows Rebekahy Harrison

Plant at Childress Hosts Opening and Refreshments

Eunice Wilwen, proprietor of Poce Cele Bottling Co, opened a plant in Childress Memlap. The event included a ribbon cutting this afternoon and served refreshments to guests.

Eunice Wilwen Focal Poce Cele Bottling Co Plavi Childress Memlap

Red Cross Nurse Addresses Alto Club on Child Welfare

Mise Rose Ellmen spoke to the Alto Women’s Club on the feeding of children and vehicle care for young patients. Miss Hilmanaio discussed infant clinic plans, noting the effort to improve baby care and clinic services.

Mise Rose Ellmen Red Cross Alto Women’s Club Hilmanaio

Triangle Deepens Test In Field At Hard Rock Drilling

Triangle’s drilling at Hard Rock continues with one bit striking hard rock and hopes for a real cave-in. Company president J I Watts reports the hole is in good shape as final tests proceed and potential sand strike remains possible.

Bist J. I. Watts Sam Mgr. Watts

Saltee Presents Monster Egg From Black Langshan Hen

J G Satter brings a record egg to The Record office. The eight and a half inch circumference egg weighs about 4 1 2 ounces and comes from a Black Langshan hen. The owner notes this breed lays unusually large eggs with regularity and supplies his family and sells extras. The hen raises six broods while others yield seven to eight eggs daily.

J. G. Satter Record Office Salter Ting

Fire alarms near Waples Platter area cause brief blaze

A small fire broke out around a gasoline engine about 100 feet west of the Waples Platter Grocery Co, triggering an alarm at about 2 pm Thursday. The blaze was quickly extinguished with virtually no damage as leaking tanks nearby heated by the engine.

Waples-Platter Grocery Co

Chitheothe Couple Marries Here

The wedding occurred Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the court office with Griffiths officiating in UbAliavthe. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bryant and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Feagley. The couple returned to their home in Cat. tothe.

Wieg Wattie Bega Brigtle Peagler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lepine High School Vernen Committee Dmeans‘ouple Dodge California Katherine Perrin Ocean Park Calis Boaeh Rev i & Moore Polptt Tocat Presbyterian Church Reverend Moore Haule Hilde James FE. Dockery Miss Byrd Lantrip Tolver BOX Schoolhouse T. K. Birchfield Mr. Birchfield S. L. Bacon Mr. Hayne Nain Dreds St. Louis Sidy Duge Cnurt Hayne Bureau of Commercial Economies ii Washington Middle West Princess Tsisnina Podina Sineer Marie Boggs J. Be. Dodson Auto Company Dence Distriete Cam Cola Rottting Co Mis T‘lreat Pounis Hanke Wilson Focal Ice Company Sumner Mr. Wilson Focal Wichita Malls Wilson Gaia Wdcoans Childress Rao Watts Thia Ateick Mr. Watts Sila WH & F Sigler P. Hicks Pyramid Saltee Chitheothe
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