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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1923

Page

3

Vernon Scouts Progress and Moving Public Interest

The two Vernon Boy Scout troops show good progress as they promote Scouting aims to supplement civic, church, and school activities. The movement emphasizes character, initiative, and citizenry through outdoor games, activities, and the Scout Oath and Laws, stressing moral, intellectual, and physical development. Camp Cabell No. 125 mourns J. M. Loftis, a Texas Infantry veteran, while J. M. Simpson of Amarillo visits Vernon for Tri-State Fair agriculture business.

Ver Vordor Boy Scouts of America Boy Scout Movement Dea H Civie Fife Shew Ling Fran Ling Camp Cabell No U. CL. V J. M. Loftis

Airplanes Twenty Years Successful As Air Vehicles

The piece marks the 20th anniversary of the airplane with Wright brothers’ flight in North Carolina. President Patterson notes the two-decade progress in aviation, its impact on commerce and travel, and the role of air power in national defense and global peace.

All America F. B. Patterson National Aeronautic Association Witty Hawk North Carolina Wilbur Wright Orville Wright Theo World Cvees Wright Brothers

Union News Social Roundup From Lockett Area

Local notes from Lockett report visitors from Vernon Denton and Vernon alignment updates. Verna Matthus joins PF Woolworth Co. and Miss Annie Birchfield to West Vernon school. Weather hints cotton will be out soon and Rev Booth to preach Sunday at 3. Neighborhood life includes schooling plans and upcoming community events.

Emil Graff Lockett Wilbur Meekey Jack Menton W. B. Stephens Denton Groom Oklainton Houston Velma Hill Pearl Stephens Boyd Hampton Vernon R. H. Hampton A. K. Lee Floyday S. B. Brewster Leslie Bess C. A. Matthaus Verna Matthus PF. W. Woolworth & Company Tle Lois Janie Hamaron Booth Tgockett Birchfield E. B. Gilchrist H. Hampton Annie Birchfield West Vernon J. F. Wheeler Brown

Hitchcock to Direct Johnson 1924 Presidential Campaign

Frank Hitchcock, veteran Republican leader and former Postmaster General, was chosen by Senator Hiram Johnson to manage Johnson 1924 presidential bid. Hitchcock previously directed Taft nomination efforts in 1908 and chaired the Republican National Committee 1908-1909, later guiding Charles Evans Hughes in 1916. He currently practices law in New York City.

Rank Harris Aitchcoeck Pull United States Hiram Johnson Hitchcock Taft Charles Vans Finghe New York City

Social clubs host calendar notes at week start

Mrs M J Moore entertains the Avation Bridge club today. Mrs Howard Roger hosts the Delphian club Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Hub Colley hosts the Thursday Bridge club Thursday afternoon. Miss Mary Blackman hosts the Serial Art club Thursday afternoon. Mrs B C Rogers entertains the Friday Bridge club Friday afternoon.

M. J. Moore Avation Bridge Club Howard Roger Delphian Club Hub Colley Mary Blackman Serial Art Club

Mrs Timberlake Honored At South Stephens Street Party

Mrs Howard Timberlake of Jacksboro visiting Mrs FR Hanes was honoree at a Friday afternoon party at her hostess home on South Stephens Street Bridge provided diversion. Mrs Joe Parker won high score and received a delicate negligee. The honoree received a handmade apron as a gift, and a salad course was served.

Timberlake Howard Timberlake Jacksboro FR. M. Hanes

Parties at Doans on Old Landmark Farm

Special correspondent reports Thanksgiving visits as Mrs W Jigou and children stay with her father C F Doan at the Adobe. Inez Tigou hosts a late night party with games and refreshments. Friday night four tables of forty two are played by Mrs Tyou and guests. Latlie Warner wins high score for women while H Briscoe takes men's prize. Doan and BR A Fatman win consolation prizes as punch and wafers are served.

W. Jigou C. F. Doan Inez Tigou BR. A. iFatman

D Y C Club Meets At Nina Allison Home

The D. Y. C. club held a Saturday night meeting at Miss Nina Allison’s West Texas street home. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments including punch pie whipped cream coffee for Miss Madrine Gregory John Klely Houssels Ta delle Bowers Maurine Cartwright Dorothy Tl Elizabeth Baird Mary Garland Erma Pearl Shivers Nelle Hollar Mary Frances Coffey Thelma Coffey of Fedtra and gentlemen Earl Arstrong Alton Shivers Levi Walker Frank Parsley Leslie Byars Dolf Mellar.

Nina Allison West Texas Madrine Gregory John Klely Houssels Tadelle Bowers Maurine Cartwright Dorothy Tl Elizabeth Baird Mary Garland Erma Pearl Shivers Nelle Hollar Mary Frances Coffey Thelma Coffey Fetedtra Earl Arstrong Alton Shivers Levi Walker Frank Parsley Leslie Byars Dolf Mellar

Mrs Babasin Hosts Bridge Tea At South Main Home

Mrs Y H Babasin of South Main street entertained guests with a Saturday afternoon bridge party. The living room and tables were decorated with chrysanthemums as seven tables of games were enjoyed by attendees.

Y. H. Babasin South Main Street

Prize Winners At Close Of Games

Mrs. R D King received the high score prize an embroidered dresser scarf. Mrs. Leon Brown of Kahama City won low and received a box of stationery. A 4% place lunch was served.

R.D. King Leon Brown Kahoma City

Miss on Win Ry Entertains With Kid Party

Miss Ellen Castlebury hosted the L J and FE J clubs Saturday night at Mrs. J C M Hardison’s home. High School students attended a kid party with dolls trains foDS and toys. Games were played and Lolipors and gum were served.

Ellen Castlebury L. J FE. J JC. M. Hardison Mattie Mae Renfro Merte Branson Leta Williams Gertrude Fallis Iris Young Alline Spears Jewell Curttis Catherine Dodson Katherine McCulloch Katherine Wheatley Ruth Sewell Marguerite Walker Nita Frances Dickenson Gladys Thompson Elizabeth Hicks Martha Long Adelle Houssels Pauline Goetze Madeline Fatn Sue Hiatt Lorene Roberts Bertram Lis‘nan Merle Staley Frank Massie Thornton Fergeson Jess

Smith Robert Ambera Buddie Rog ers Andrey Huddlecron Chauney Estes

Readable fragments list several individuals including Robert Ambera Smith Buddie Rog ers Andrey Huddlecron Chauney Estes appearing in a damaged OCR line. The text shows names without context or events to anchor a full item.

Officers Elected at Missionary Society

The Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Monday evening at 3 p m in business session. They heard a talk from Rev. R BE Tuckenson. Officers for 1924 were elected: C P Clark president J KE McCurdy vice president Rena Watts corresponding secretary K L McHugh treasurer S RK Lloyd superintendent mission study G W Backus superintendent social service TD Henry superintendent supplies DP M Ferebene superintendent literature and publicity M L Bird Voice agent J N Fotinson parliamentarian.

Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church R. BE. Tuckenson C. P. Clark J. KE. McCurdy Rena Watts K. L. McHugh Mra RK. Lloyd Mission Study G. W. Backus TD. H. Henry DP. M. Ferebene

Child of Mr and Mrs Green Reported Gravely Ill

Reports this morning indicate the Green child is gravely ill and has only a slim chance to recover. The family, cited by local sources, awaits further medical updates as health officials monitor the case.

G. B. Green

Buy your Christmas cards at the Art Shoppe

An advertisement urges readers to buy Christmas cards seals and tags at the Art Shoppe located at Phone 661 95-4te.

Dec.roth

Bargain five passenger cars at Morris Top Shop

If you want a good five passenger year at a bargain, see W. C. Morris at Morris Top Shop. N5-2te

W. C. Morris Morris Top Shop

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