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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1924
Page
2
The county Superintendent reports a heavy load in gathering textbooks from four classes. About 7 500 volumes are expected by September first, as books from geography and arithmetic bowers must be sorted and stored. The State Text Book Commission plans replacements, but delays hinder delivery.
A rainy Tuesday aided cotton needs as Miss Ana Harrison returned from Oklahoma. Slapper suffers a broken jaw after a boxing mishap at the Wilbarger-Board picnic and is improving. Dewey J. Duir recovers from snakebite last week. Attendees at the Wilbarger-Board picnic include Sid Armstrong Nes ard Cyril Slanppy and several Armstrongs, Adairs, and Wilsons. Local visits span Beacisists meeting turnout, Vernon trips, and family visits to Electra and Elk City with multiple neighbors and friends noted.
A garbled list of political announcements and candidate mentions for the 101st District and county offices. Names such as Cecil Corby, J. Vot Avwnsend, P. Curdy, W. Buster, A. Walker, and others appear amid incomplete titles and repeated phrases. The fragmentary item notes re-election bids and positions like treasurer, clerk, and commissioner across districts.
Mrs Bert Cumas was very sick Friday but is better now Keefp Rowland was very sick Sunday but is better now Another rain tell here Wednesday morning It is certainly fair on the cotton.
El Reno society notes report visits by Albert Kohl and Walbrick family in Wichita Falls. Locals back from West Texas and relatives in Pelham and Old Mexico. Birthdays and parties, baptisms at Guyer, and weddings of Miss Rama Warmley and Ted Reaves. Regional travel, church attendance, crops improving after rains, and roads improving to first-class condition.
A roundup of community notices lists Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Hobson and Reginald Hobson visiting Fort Worth. J. M. Knapp and family returning from Rule. Rev. and Mrs. Adams and sister visiting Ringford. and several other families, travel to Medicine Park, White City, and nearby towns for visits or work. Charlie Clover improves after a seven week typhoid fever illness. W. B. Germany buys land. G. A. Bell family relocates to White City for the season.
Fe Lovelace adds land to his farm adjoining it. Mr Germany bought forty acres from Mrs Lovelace, joining his home place. Ava White plans a rent house for Lon Leverett family. Mr and Mrs L A Anderson of Red River visited Rev and Mrs W W Adams. Mrs D Stowe and Mary Joe, with Miss Eldis Kemp of Forney, were in Vernon Tuesday last week. J J Jones and family were Vernon visitors Saturday.
Farmers in the Tolbert area expect better crops with rain aid while residents note a string of visits and relocations. Claude Brock and New Mexico ties appear as do many family gatherings. Several residents travel to Electra Tennessee and Portales while others plan gin work and home stays.
The community notes welcome weekly rains that improve crops likely to stay healthy through August. Watermelons and cantaloupes are abundant while late gardens look poor. Local Baptist revival ended in Fargo with Rev. J. E. Billington and Rev. Floyd Pearson assisting. Several residents, including Mrs. H. W. Wilmon and Miss Fal lis Kemp, visited relatives in Forney and nearby areas. Floyd Coleman has returned to Fort Worth after visiting relatives.
Prayer meeting at the Methodist church drew a good crowd with S. N. Page leading. Vernon visitors included Mr. Lawlis and son Harvey. EB Page family attended church in Vernon and had dinner with L. A. Hollar. W F Moore family planning to move to Lubbock. Lawson family returned from Plainview and West Texas trips. J Winburn made a business trip to Vernon Saturday afternoon.
Good used Ford cars priced from 85 dollars to 3825 dollars are offered by Vernon Used Car Exchange. Contact information and stock details available on request.
Frank Snyder is reported to be recovering after undergoing an operation performed several days ago at a local sanitarium. No further details on the procedure or condition are provided.
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