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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1921

Page

14

Faith Brings Grower Peaches to Harvest Triumph

A Texas grower, Bennett, prunes 450 Elberta trees with aid from a college expert, removing dehorned growth and boosting new shoots. The orchard, seven and a half acres, yields promising fruit this season with a planned harvest aided by regional teams from Electra, Quanah, Childress, Seyawur, and surrounding towns.

Samil Fing College Delegat Treammett Ssac Aragons Bennett Electra Quanah Childress Seyavwur

Quarreled Since Wedding Day

A man reports stomach and liver trouble caused daily quarrels with his wife after marriage. He credits Myars Wonderst Remedy for relief and claims improved harmony at home after starting the treatment. The ad promotes a simple preparation said to remove mucus and inflammation in the intestinal tract.

Blickiman Hosts Thursday Bridge Club Party

Misses Mary and Jennie Blickiman hosted the Thursday Bridge Club at their West Marshall street home. A salad course was served. Guest prize went to Miss Uguelle Reval. club prize to Miss Robbie Standifer. booby prize to Miss Mozelle Parker. Regular members plus Lucile Roval, Frances Burton, Jennie Woody, Vera Harrington, and Stella Dageu attended.

Mary Jennie Blickiman West Marshall Street Uguelle Reval Robbie Standifer Mozelle Parker Lucile Roval Marshell Frances Burton Fort Worth Jennie Woody Weatherford Vera Harrington Stella Dageu

Adelle Super Hosts Club Meeting And Card Tea

Miss Adelle Super nostess at the regular Tuesday meeting of the Tuesday Briefe Cind club. Four tables of cards were played and an ice course served. Members listed include Mesdames W Tinfley, Frownsend, Napier, Mor tis, Piper, Walter Metaleb, Waggoner, Greever, Sumner, Head, Abilen, Lillian Murchison, Ada Pierce, Mary Anderson, and Murchison as guest. George Douglass is reported convalescing at Mary Barker hospital after an appendicitis operation.

Adelle Super Nostess Mesdames W. Tinfley Mysii Napier Marcine Mortis Piper Walter Metaleb Katherine Waggoner Kelion Greever Daniel Sumner Head Abilen Lillian Murchison Ada

Youth Wins 1250 Award for Best Essay

David Koch, a seventeen year old high school graduate, wins a 1250 prize and a gold medal for the best high school essay in the United States and Canada. The topic was The Teachings of Adam Smith in the Wealth of Nations and Present Day Economic Conditions. Judges were unanimous. The sponsor was Alvan H. Simonds of Fitchburg Massachusetts.

High School of Commerce New York David Koch United States Alvan H. Simonds Fitchburg Mass Clarkson Cowls Simonds Adam Smith Kaoeh

No Street Cars In Owa Metropolis Face Transit Shift

In Des Moines the street car system will halt by midnight Wednesday under Holdens order. Buses will cover routes. five cent fares apply and touring cars may offer reduced rates. Municipal control shifts transportation, threatening street car insolvency amid changes in urban transit.

Owa Metropolis Des Moines Iowa Meider Onder Meteor Bis Transportacion

Miss Lizzie Reese to Address Younw Missionary Society

The Young People's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet with Miss Lizzie Reese on West Texas Street at 6:30 this Wednesday afternoon. Officers urge full attendance for the membership drive and meeting details.

Mls Reese

Governor Accused of Embezzlement in State Loan Case

Lieutenant Governor Sterling and Governor Small face Embezzlement charges over alleged misappropriation of 4700000 tied to a 10000000 loan to Chicago packers while both held the State Treasurer role. Vernon Curtis, banker, named in the accusations.

Vred EB. Sterling Pwincis Len Small Vernon Curtis Small

Evangelist Leads Inspiring Black Church Revival

A revival service described with vivid detail shows a Black congregation responding with fervor. The evangelist preaches divine power to save souls while the worshippers raise hands, sing, and sway in a moving display of faith and communal praise.

Ainister Swarthe Oes Benes Pers Hiv Ali Brothers

Noted Woman Lawyer Here For Divorce Case

Mary F Elizabeth Whitelaw of Philadelphia has been employed by the defendant in the womanless divorce case to be tried at the Vernon Opera House tonight. Hon. David R. Whitfield of Cincinnati is another lawyer to represent the defendant. Plaintiffs say the eleventh hour surprise will not change results and interest in the suit remains high.

Mary F Elizabeth Whitelaw Philadelphia Vernon Opera House David R. Whitfield Cincinnaart Ohio

Mary Elizabeth Piper Hosts Sixth Birthday Party

Little Miss Mary Elizabeth Piper hosted a celebration for her sixth birthday at her South Cumberland home. Friends played games and enjoyed a salad course. attendees included Horace King Pitts Bettie May Brown Mary Jeanette Bennett Dorothy Piper Clarence Lee Bale of Wichita Falls Evelyn Rogers Dorothy Rogers Travis Phillips Gwendolyn Staley Maud Ellen Goetze Joe Mattie Winfred Shive High Sewell Frances Davis Mozelle

Mary Elizabeth Piper South Cumberland Horace King Pitts Bettie May Brown Mary Jeanette Bennett Dorothy Piper Clarence Lee Bale Wichita Falls Evelyn Dorothy Rogers Travis Phillips Gwendolyn Staley Maud Ellen Goetze Joe Mattie Winfred Shive High Sewell Frances Davis Mozelle

W O W Meeting Called for Tuesday Night

A list of members including Elizabeth Anderson Louise Brown Katherine Fast and others is read. The Woodmen of the World lodge calls all members to attend at the hall at 8 o clock Tuesday night. A matter of importance will be discussed before the camp. Signed by J W McCrary C C and FE L Witty Clerk.

The W. O. W. Lodge J. W. McCrary C. C FE. L. Witty

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Faith Herman Skithie Yennett West Vernon Blackman Briege Club Pierce Mary Anderson Murchison George Douglass Mary Barker Hospital GON Motor Bus Lulinoes Libut Fred Dufus Wheat Belt Texas Wilbarger County Da‘vis Summerour Senment McHibbin Building F.O Jerroit Mr. Ford Napier Bros. Motor Company Vernon, Texas Gram, Anna Bailey, Farrah Mann, and Frances Parr Dame Curt Will Rhat Spall Ourcis Congoleum F.ry Thease T. J. Youngblood Ind Coca-Cola Bottling & Ice Company
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