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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1923

Page

5

Vernon Student Heads Council at Texas Christian University

Judge Green of Vernon leads the Honor Council at Texas Christian University Fort Worth. The student body elects representatives from each class and groups to handle cheating cases in closed sessions, with findings published in The Skiff and appeals to faculty only for suspensions or expulsions.

Judge Green Texas Christian University Green William Spreen Taurman Morgan Moreman Nimmo Goldston Harold Carson Freshyen Granville Knox Bible College Helen Evans Fine TC VU

Weather Fine on Wheat Farmers Assert

General condition of wheat in Wilbarger county has improved markedly over two weeks ago according to farmers from various sections of the county who were in Vernon Saturday. While some farmers complained their wheat was not ideal, the week of sunshine and ample soil moisture have helped late wheat grow rapidly, and many believe Wilbarger county should yield a good average crop next year.

Wilbarger County Vernon

Home Science Club Christmas Tree Program

Members of the Home Science lab met on Friday with Mrs. Eunice Wilson of West Texas street. They will have a Christmas tree and program with gifts for each member placed on the tree. A two course plate lunch will be served.

Home Science Home Science Lab Eunice Wilson West Texas Street

W C T U Meeting Announced At County Library

The W C T U will meet Thursday afternoon at o o clock at the county library to plan for the New Year. Mr and Mrs M B McCaleb and family from Tennessee, who attended J P McCalebs funeral, will make their home here after six years in the area. The McCalebs planned to move to Wibarger but received word of J P McCalebs death. Also noted are A B Swartwood, Mrs Hub Mrey and Miss Esther Swartwood in Wichita Falls, and Rappall of Electra reporting a death of his mother Saturday.

M. B. McCaleb Tennessee J. P. McCaleb Wibarger Jasper McCaleb Pee J. P. MecCaleb Em A.B. Swartwood Hub Mrey Mies Esther Swartwood Wichita Falls

Early History of West Texas Studied First Hand

Abilene December 10 The History Club of Simmons College explores West Texas history through first hand sources and rare documents gathered from frontiersmen. Students interview pioneers, collect old records and letters, and file them in the college library, aided by the Crane Library’s new West Texas collection. One interview features E Roberts of Nugent recounting two years as the western frontier’s lone settler and tent life amid Indian threats.

Abilene West Texas History Clib Simons College Ron. Richardson Impediaite Sec Lion War Department Department of Interior Commissioner of Indian Affairs Crane Library Simmons Eil College E. Roberts Nugent Cleartork History Club

Delcon plant seller offers two small stock plants

Interested readers are invited to view a small Delcon plant offering two new plants in stock for wholesale sale. Contact D. Ladd at 966-2te for arrangements.

Delcon Cc. D. Ladd

Redgers Host Friday Bridge Club At Wilbarger Street

Mrs. S. C. Redgers entertained Friday at her Wilbarger Street home for the Friday Aiidge club. High score winner Mrs. F. E. McCarter received a Crown ware teapot while guest prize went to Mrs. W. A. Wilhelm for a cat glass bon bon dish. Guests included Mrs. W. A. Wilhaley and Mrs. James V. Leak. A salad course was served.

S. C. Redgers Wilbarger Street FE. L. McCarter W. A. Wilhelm W. A. Wil Haley James V. Leak

Wednesday Forty-Two Club Meeting Postponed

The Wednesday forty-two club meeting has been postponed from this week to the second week in January. Mrs. J W Wheatley will host the January gathering.

J. W. Wheatley

Xmas tree orders from Puckett Brothers and Vaughn Mercantile

Limited supply prompts early orders as Puckett Brothers in GALE offer to reserve Christmas trees while Vaughn Mercantile Co. advertises buying old furniture. Call 558 West Maiden for details and pickup.

Puckett Brothers Gale Vaughn Mercantile Co West Maiden

Loan arrangements with John Hancock Life Insurance Co

F L Massie at Farmers State Bank advertises arranging loans with John Hancock Life Insurance Co. Promises liberal rates and repayment privileges and invites interest.

John Hancock Life Insurance Company Farmers State Bank

Puckett Brothers Dodge Agency Visit Mentioned

McFall Brothers Dodge Agency general manager M Cregor of Wieihta Falls stayed with Joe B Hendrix, local Dodge manager, as guest Sunday and Monday.

M. Cregor Ee McFall Brothers Dodge Agency Wieihta Falls Joe B. Hendrix Dodge Agency

Randall Family Heads to Chicago for Hometake

Mrs. Sam Randall and her daughter after visiting with mother Mrs Annie Randall and relatives left last week for Chicago where they will make their home. Mrs Annie Randall spent Sunday with daughters Miss Allie and Mrs J W Gogkin in Fleetra. R V T allowar of Ardmore Oklahoma was in Vernon on business Saturday.

Sam Randall da Dhutter Annie Randall Chicago Miss Allie J. W. Gogkin Fleetra R. VT Ardmore, Okla Ian Vernon Hog

Swartwood Ad Promotes Heating Fuel Order

An old fragment advertises Swartwood heating fuel offering more heat and less fumes. It urges readers to phone A. 5. Swartwood and request a trial to convince them, listing a phone contact as T44 AT Bte.

Swartwood

Young Couple Earn $10,000 a Year in Training

Wichita Falls Tex A young man and his wife once students at Draughen College now earn combined incomes near ten thousand dollars yearly. The college claims guaranteed good starting positions and rapid advancement due to its training. Send for catalog No 10 and contract details to J D Miralee Supt Box 1508 Wichita Falls or Box 38 Abilene Texas.

Wichita Falls Tex Draughen J. D. Miralee Texas Abilene

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