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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1924
Page
3
A unit of Camp Fire girls was organized Wednesday afternoon by W. W. Walker with T. Lofland of Wie schools assisting. The group named the unit Catrupha, Indian for trustworthiness, and discussed aims while pledging earnest work and growth toward 100 members by September.
Upward of 253 applications for adjusted compensation have been prepared by members and officers of the local American Legion. The post provides free assistance to ex-service men in Wilbarger and nearby counties. The effort could mean hundreds of thousands of dollars in benefits, with ranges up to 50 dollars, supporting ex servicemen nationwide. Mrs. B. C. Wood and daughter Annie Mae visited relatives in Lamesa Andrews and Trinidad, and Denver, Colorado, while Mrs. Wood attended a sister-in-law’s funeral after an auto accident.
Miss Mildred Gilbert and Miss Jessa Copeland will teach at the Mack school this year with Miss Gilbert likely to serve as principal. A note mentions Motor Supply advertising tire help and a group trip by automobile via Houston and Galveston to Kulenberg and other points.
A survey of Wilbarger county independent districts highlights rapid growth from two to nine teachers at Harrell and similar expansions at Oklainian Odell Fargo Tolbert West Vernon Lockett Jackson Sayrings East Vernon Guyer Elliott Crescent Cove Haney Antelope Deans Sherwood and other schools. Noted gains include new buildings, music programs, and strong interscholastic league participation across multiple communities.
Physicians link many health troubles to colitis and its kidney and blood effects. A doctor-made preparation named Perrasal dissolves colon wastes and toxins, aids digestion, and is claimed harmless. Customer testimonials, including J W Loomas of Dallas, praise relief after months of use.
624tc John Langford of Shamrock was there Wednesday on business, Kelly-Springfield tires, Seiberling tires-None better. Motor Supply. as 2te
B C Robrtson of Dallas was here on business this week and visiting his mother Mrs Ty E Robertson.
Ver non chapter of De Molay will hold a regular session Tuesday August 19 at the Masonic Hall on North Main Street. Officers must be elected and several candidates will receive degrees. All members should attend to show support for the organization. Advisory Council.
Large selection of new and second hand refrigerators in all sizes with prices from 7.50 to 45.00. Lisenbee Furniture Company buys sells or trades. Also notes on local business and residents traveling and services advertised by the firm.
Vernon Chapter No 1 holds meetings on the first and third Thursday evenings each month. Members gather at clubhouse to discuss chapter business, plan events, and coordinate charitable activities.
E M Hane y is chosen as delegate to the State American Legion Convention in Brownwood next Monday through Wednesday. This marks the first Vernon delegation to a state or national meeting since reorganization. Brownwood hosts preparations with notable figures including General John J Pershing, Mrs Ernest Thompson, Past National Commander Alvin Owsley, and Captain R Wright Armstrong known for the Old Grey Mare Band.
Col Earnest O Thompson and family from Amarillo halted briefly in Vernon on the way home from Dalhis after attending a State Democratic Executive Committee meeting. Captain Wright Armstrong, once head of the Old Gray Mare Band, taught the party. Armstrong now lives in Fort Worth as a railway agent.
Mr and Mrs LorD and children left Saturday by automobile for a visit with relatives at Honey Grove Texas and Arkadelphia Arkansas.
R M Fielder left yesterday for a visit at Miles. Mrs Fielder has been attending the Baptist encampment at Christoval and will return with him.
Mrs W A Lane and her children departed last week for an extended visit with relatives in Port Werth, seeking a family reunion and time away from home.
Mrs Virgie Hewitt welcomed Mrs L L Allen and her daughter Miss Marie Herring to Grand Cane Louisiana during their return from a Colorado trip. The visit highlighted social ties among local families and a warm rural welcome.
Mr and Mrs FE A Vernon and their son Mack spent Sunday in Chillicothe, sharing time with relatives and sightseeing in the town.
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