Formal opening of J C Penney store today
Vernon by enterprise opens its remodeled Union market building at Main and Texas Streets. The story notes cheerful yellow exterior and a restructured interior with departments for dry goods ready to wear millinery shoes and housewares. DR Buchany of Las Vegas Nevada oversees remodeling and the venture plans to hire a sales force and cashiers for efficient wrap and checkout service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepuccy Campany
Uneir En O
Pierce Wilding
Main
Pexas
Urvrengel As Rainy Department Store
Fil Une Ciimonte
Niece
Rasheer
Ariges
Verubo
Heederick
BR. Buchanany
Las Vegas
N. OM
Vernon Nby Enterprise
Suick Sets New Record For Slow Travel In Hig
George Stokes, veteran pedestrian, failed to break the walking record of 21 hours and 46 minutes from Milwaukee to Chicago. The attempt started August 8 at 2 9 a.m. with twenty four men traveling, covering miles at an average speed of miles per hour before an indigestion attack forced the finish in Chicago. The motor car finished the trek with a stated average speed of 63 per hour. The effort drew coverage from Wisconsin editors and was marked by a long dispute about the final distance and pace as Stokes ended the attempt near the Chicago end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stokes
Pede Tain
Stoke
Stephens
Vague OCR Snippet Hints At Schedule Change
Fragmentary text references a Monday event and an order related to a season plan. Readable names or places are absent, leaving the item as a partial note about a schedule or meeting change without verifiable specifics.
Unclear Record of Operatum and Ether Removal
Recovered OCR fragment notes an operatum and removal of hie ether, with reference to a Beauth of Ver me Gperition. Details are incomplete and names unclear.
Dont Doubt Your Husband and Screen Romances Featured
The page advertises Dont Doubt Your Husband on Monday and Tuesday at the Here theater and Weld to Answer at the Tieterinin today as part of film showings. It highlights The Black Trail and a Universal romance with Viola Dana, plus a feature on short women with Miss Day discussing beauty and confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tieterinin
Peter Clark Mac- Vrrinne
Wels
Porteta
Vary Carlyvle
Evelyn Brent
Jamea Morrison
Jol
Sampolis
Montini
Dock Hoxle
Saterday
J. Nexle
Universal
Viola Dana
Sants
Thesday Beeaires
Daya
Beause
Stein
Louis Re
Jan Forrest
Winifred Bryson
An Patrick
Adele Watson
Robert Dunbar
H Brown to Speak at Chillicothe Tonight
Leon Hr Brown travels to Chillicothe to aid the American Legion Post with service compensation applications. He will give two talks to the post and a large mass meeting is planned for his return, with an informal gathering and refreshments for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Hr. Thrown
Chilliothe
American Legion
Mr. Brown
Dickens on Courtship Sunday Sermon at Methodist Church
Dr Dickenson delivers second sermon in a trio on Friendship Courtship and Marriage at the Methodist church. The series aims to aid those contemplating marriage and those married or widowed. Miss Georgia Cartlebury will sing at the morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Or. B. Dickerson
Wekenson
Georgia Cartlebury
Sincere thanks for condolences to Millard Newsom family
The Newsom family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness during the illness and death of Millard Newsom. Special thanks are given to pallbearers, the two actors, musicians, and Dr. Mrlind for compassionate care. May blessings rest on all. Wayne R Newsom Lallie Y Newsom Ralph P L Newsom and family J Weldon Newsom Shir Kathleen Newsom Mrs Millard Newsom and family Whatley Newsom.
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Aml ‘Atoy
Millard Filmore Newsom
Mrlind
Wayne R. Newsom
Lallie Y. Newscam
Ralph PL. Newsom
Vite Taymond A. Newsom
Harry
Newsom and
Whatley Newsom
J. Weldon Newson
Kathleen Newsom
Millard
Newsom
Planiken Thanks Neighbors After Vernon Fire Threat
Card of Phanks. De. B. D. Planiken extends thanks to neighbors and friends for aiding extinguishing a fire that threatened his home last week. Their teamwork and presence of mind saved the house and contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. B.D .Planiken
Vernon Firse Department
Maryland Faces Letter of Regret Over Romanian Minister Speeding
The State of Maryland and Romanian Minister to the United States Prince Bibescu resolved a speeding incident with a regretful letter from the prince and a pledge to avoid future infractions. U S Senator Carter Glass retires to his Lynchburg home for two months rest per physician James Mads Howe, St Louis, is married to secretary Ingebert Sorenson. Senator James Couzens, allied with La Follette, will back President Coolidge in the next election.
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Maryland
Prince Bibescu
United States
Carter Glass
Virginia
Lynchburg
James Mads Howe
St. Louis
Hébo
Mississippi
Ingebert Sorenson
U. S
James Couzens
la Follette
Wilbarger Ford Baptist Association closes meeting
The Wilbarger Ford Baptist Association held a profitable session at Leckett Church with strong attendance. J A Gillihind was elected moderator, Frank McNair clerk, and R M Fielder treasurer. Next meeting set with Bethel Church at Elliott. Vernon church messengers listed.
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Wilbarger-Poard Baptist Association
Leckett
J. A. Gillihind
Prank McNair
R. M. Fielder
Bethel Church
Elliott
Vernon Church
Vernon church visitors attend birth announcement
M Blackwood W W Cugie Mrs Wood Mrs ii a J A Gilliland and WH P U ckersmith attended a Vernon church gathering with four visiting families. A daughter was born Thursday to Mr and Mrs JT Roe er of South Mesquite Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JT Roeer
South Mesquite Street
Thunsday
East Texas conditions fall short of Vernon reports
S. H. Hall who has returned from vacation notes conditions in East Texas are not as good as around Vernon. Horace King Pitts, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Y. Pitts, is able to be out again after a serious illness listed several days.
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S. H. Hall
East
Texas
Vernon
Horace King Pitts
iNirs
Hi. Y. Pittss
Sunshine Mary to Appear at Vernon Theatre Next Week
Sunshine Mary Anderson not a screen star will appear at Vernon Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday to accompany her films The Wildness of Youth and The Telephone Girl. It is billed as the first screen star to appear in person before audiences in Wichita Falls. Anderson has recently performed in two halls and spoken at events in Wichita Falls.
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Vinderson
Thursdy
Vernon Theatre
Ion
Miss Anderson
Misses McLarty Leave Tonight for Dallas and Austin
Miss Alice MecLarty and Hignche McLarty depart tonight for Dallas and Austin. Alice has been visiting her sister Essie McLarty in Colorado and will resume her Dallas position after a short summer visit. Isa ce Meffarty returns to Austin after vacation with parents Mr and Mrs C A Meffarty and will stop in Corsicana briefly.
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Misses McLarty
Alice
MecLarty
Hignche McLarty
Dallas
Austin
Essie McLarty
Colorado
Isace
Robertson family leaves for visit to Memouhis and Wellington
BE OP Robertson and family and Mrs L KE Robertson depart this afternoon to visit relatives and friends at Memouhis and Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. OP. Robertson
Antlers Club Dances At Pik Club Rooms
The Antlers Club held a Tuesday night dance at the Pik club rooms on North Main Street. A local orchestra provided the music for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antlers
Pik Club
North Main Street
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J. C. Penney
Enterprise
Corner of Texas
Suick
Liekmenth
Ces
H. Brown
Chillicothe
Tev
Dickenson
Heep
Dove É
Torince Pdibesco
James Eads
How
Oventes Cierts & Sarivpter
Bgvass
Wilbarger-Ford Baptist Association
Sunshine Mary
Sunshine Mary Anderson
The
Iron Man
Pal the Wonder Dog
Jack Hoxie
Harrold
Lloyd
W. Hy. Rogers
Bailey Hotel
Childress
McMinn Furniture Co
M. A. Cooper
Ilbarger County's
Wilbarger
First Guaranty State Bank
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