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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1924
Page
5
Construction of the Farm Co operative gin complex is advancing one block south of the ell Mill with initial machinery installed. Final work on foundations and concrete floors continues this week as buildings near readiness, including underground seed sales and integrated scales with the cotton press aiding efficiency.
Sunday schools report 978 attendees marking a sharp drop from a recent high. Interdenominational leaders seek ways to boost participation as summer weather reduces church activities and collections. Primary sin regions show First Baptist 120 attendees, Methodist 275, Church of Christ 205, Central Christian 94, St. Ves Lutheran 25, with total gifts around 43.50.
A driven advertising effort promotes the First Annual Indian Fair at Craterville Park Oklahoma in Vernon vicinity with Eliott band and Vernon citizens slated to attend. The Wilbarges Inty Fair is planned for September 6 as part of the push to publicize fairs across the state. The Indian Fair, touted as the first of its kind, is set for August 15 and 16 with ongoing trips to fairs near Vernon to advertise.
Rehearsals for the Allingham Park minstrel to raise funds for land debt progress with a cast of 75. Local talent gathered at Mrs. W. T. Huggins home. six men named for leading roles include Leon Ty, Marvin Culbertson, T. P. Lisman, R. D. L. Killough, R. H. Nichols, and S. W. Bailey. Performances August 21 and 22 will feature dances, snake walk, songs, and jokes, with nightly changes to attract all residents.
Leutwyler has added a new department dubbed the gift snap in his jewelry store. The section will offer gift items and remembrances beyond jewelry, china, and silverware, with focus on party favors prizes and affordable occasion gifts.
Indian James Standingwater and Miss Sarah Wolfehief of the Cayenne tribe of Indians of Cimte Okla were united in marriage by Justice T. J. Griffiths. This is the first Indian couple married here this year. they proceed to Clifton to start life on a farm.
Sheriff Frank Edmonson reports the arrest of a young man who gave the name Roy Parmley in custody for allegedly stealing a Ford touring car. The vehicle, owned by Sidney Snyder, was taken Saturday night from in front of the Vernon hotel in Tulia. The arrest occurred around 1:80 o'clock Sunday night after the suspect was found with the car in Tulsa. Parmley and Snyder had been in town for about a week working on enlarging pictures.
Light showers fell across most of the county this morning with heavier rain in the northern section. The rain report notes other showers this afternoon and suggests more rain is likely this week, aiding the cotton crop.
Mrs Odessa O Day of Electra is convalescent at a local sanitarium after an operation last week and a call for municipal lights is noted.
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