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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1923

Page

10

White Christmas Pageant at First Methodist Church

The White Christmas Pageant titled The Gifts We Bring will be the annual Sunday School Christmas program at First Methodist Church on Monday night December 23 directed by Mrs. Robert Lutz. A cash offering for the Waco Orphanage will close the program and a carrier pigeon will deliver a Christmas message to the orphanage. The cast includes Father Time Mrs J N Wright Mother Mrs J Farrell and numerous children and fairies. May our story woven into Pageant help you celebrate the birthday of the King.

First Methodist Church Robert Lutz Waco J. N. Wright J. Farrell Robby Henry Nabers Susan Elizabeth Farrell Frances Murn Tris Young Ellen Castle‘bury Gladys Thompson Santa Goodfellow Chas J. ‘Marts Snow Fairy Dorena Morris Jack Frost Charles Lutz Morris John Hon ‘Aker Ruth Kell Lutz Spirit of America Anita Frances ‘Dickenson Spirit of Peace Winnie Jewell Norwood Holley Ola Fergeson Snow Birds Edith Brown Evelyn Rogers Irene Burns Anna Showers Louise Brown Corine Pigg Josephine Killough Caroline Neathery Tinsel Fairies Nina Ruth Terrell Katherine Pigg Mary Dodson Dorothy Wheeler Dorothy Rogers Mary Elizabeth Piper Frances Brown Jumping Jacks Winfred Shive Frank Murchison Jack Christian Guy Wheeler, Jr Lacy D. Terrell, Jr Grady Walker James Lutz Leland Stovall Uarida Vance Wilson Flower Fairies Rosie Vee Cole Dixie Tee Cole Jesse Zachary Filizabeth Christian Anna May Roland Fiva May Burns Irene Black Lois Collins Samuel Ferguson Marion Ferguson Mother Treece Honaker Erma Aleene Nichols King

Kenningham Dies in Wichita Falls at 2 Residents of Mack Area

Joan C Keiningham of Wichita Falls died at his home Monday after a stroke. Interment followed in Wichita Falls cemetery. He was a longtime resident of the Mack community in Wichita County and managed a large ranch there. The Kenningham family was known for hospitality with many friends visiting. He is survived by his wife and two children Mrs Tom Reed and James Crawford, both residents of the Wag Power Ranch in the county.

Joan C. Keiningham Wichita Falls Kenningham Mack Wichita County Tom Reed James Crawford This County

Dean Townes Remembered By Texas Lawyers

Dean John Townes of the University Law School died this week stirring sorrow among Texas attorneys who studied under him. A former district judge and practicing lawyer, Townes served as professor of law and later dean of the university law department, shaping many of the state’s top legal minds.

John Townes University Law School Texas Law Department The State University Dean Townes Townes Tahg Neide

Presbyterian Christmas Tree to Be Held at High School

Announcement this morning says the Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Christmas tree event this year. Since the church is not yet completed, the tree will be placed in the High School auditorium at 7 o clock Monday night.

The Presbyterian Church

Edwin Smith Enters Rhode Island Red Poultry Show

Edwin Smith of this city has seven Rhode Island Reds entered in the Poultry show. Smith boasts a substantial flock of Reds, among the most solid entries in the county.

Edwin Smith Rhode Island Mr. Smith

Federated Presbyterian Church Notice and Christmas Plans

Sunday school at 9 45 a m Christmas tree Monday evening at seven o'clock Preaching at eleven o'clock subject Good Will to Men Choirs of Presbyterian and Methodist churches will render a musical program at the Methodist church Sunday evening You are always welcome at our church.

Presbyterian Methodist Methodist Church

Hen Hatches Gigantic Christmas Egg for Family

G. W. Lynn owns a White Leghorn hen that laid a Christmas egg about twice as large as usual. The egg measures three and seven eighths inches long and six inches in circumference, a typical egg in shape but exaggerated in size.

G. W. Lynn

Pie and Sock Supper at White City School House

A pie and sock supper will be held at the White City school house on December 28. Proceeds go to the White City band. Socks will be filled with goodies and a treat awaits each purchaser. The public is invited.

White City

Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Herman Baker Dies

The three weeks old son of Mr and Mrs Herman Baker died at the family residence after a several day illness. The body was taken to Chillicothe where the funeral is to be held this afternoon. The Bakers recently moved here from Chillicothe.

Herman Baker Chillicethe Oelock Baker Chillicothe

Unbbard and Thomas Wed in Altus Courthouse Office

H W Unbbard and Mrs Teva Thomas were married Thursday afternoon by Justice of the Peace T J Griffiths at his courthouse office. They will reside in Altus.

H. WW. Unbbard Teva Thomas Wer Marrid T. J. Griffiths Court House Altus

Wilharger County Fair Association Stockholders Meet

Stockholders are called to meet at the Library at 2 PM on January 1 to elect directors for the new year. Miss Mary Melflugh Mattie and Louise Smith return tomorrow from Denton where they attend North Texas State Teachers College. Elisabeth Stayes of Van Alstyne will accompany Miss McHugh home for the holidays. Mr and Mrs C W Oliver and sons, Mr and Mrs Jack Thompson and Mrs Manor Cabe will leave Sunday for Ross Oklahoma to visit Mr and Mrs S H Riley parents of Mrs Oliver Mrs Thompson and Mrs Cabe. They will drive through.

Wilharger County Fair Association Mary Melflugh Mattie and Louise Smith Denton North ‘Texas State Teachers’ College Suiss Elisabeth Stayes van Alstyne McHugh W. Oliver and Sons Jack Thompson Manor Cahe Ross, Okla S. Hl. Riley Oliver Thompson Cabe

Mrs Wilhelm Visits Crowell After Laura Wilhelm’s Teaching Spree

Mrs. D D J Wilhelm traveled to Crowell today to see her daughter Miss Laura Wilhelm who is teaching there. Laura Wilhelm plans to spend the holidays with her parents at Fur 0 ba.

DD. J. Wilhelm Crowell Laura Wilhelm Miss Wilhelm Fur

Owen and sister travel to Abilene after hospital visit

F E. B. Owen and sister, Mrs. Zeb ra Hassan, returned from Abilene where they went to be with their sister, Mrs. G. R. Lemmond, who underwent an operation at an Abilene hospital.

E. B. Owen Zebra Hassan Abilene G. R. Lemmond Abilene Hospital

Holiday Visitation Plans From Local Residents

Miss Lucile Key, returning from Baptist college at Decatur, will spend holidays with her father H. B. Key of Fargo. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kimberlin of Alvis Oklahoma and O. T. Youngblood and family of Paducah plan Christmas visits with T. J. Youngblood and family. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Wt Jones of Wichita Falls will join Mr and Mrs J D Summerow for Christmas. Mr. Summerow is Mrs. Jones’ husband.

Lucile Key Baptist College Decatur H. B. Key Fargo Ray Kimberlin Alvis Okla T. Youngblood Paducah T. J. Youngblesd Guy Wt. Jones Wichita Falls J. D. Summerow Summeroir Mors. Jones Wnele

Local visitors and students in holiday plans in Lamesa

Miss Frankie Crawford and Miss Lovella Oates of Lamesa visited relatives during the holidays. Supt. FE L Dohoney of the city schools is in Memphis organizing Interscholastic League athletics. Harlow Rouse returned from Baylor University at Waco and will return after holidays. Judge Green, son of Mr. and Mrs. Greene, will spend the holidays with his parents while attending TCU in Fort Worth.

Frankie Crawford Lovella Oates Lamesa Supt FE. L. Dohoney Schouls Memphis Harlow Rouse Baylor University Waco Baylor Judge Green

Fine White Leghorns at poultry show attract attention

J N Johnson entered a pen of White Leghorns described as one of the prettiest in the entire show. The exhibit includes a single cockerel and five pullets that drew wide attention from attendees.

J. N. Johnson

Stafford Displays Noted Rhode Island Reds at Poultry Show

FE. Stafford showcased a pen of five Rhode Island Reds bred on his county farm at the poultry show. The birds were described as among the prettiest on exhibit, highlighting local breeding efforts.

T. FE. Stafford Rhode Island Mr.Stafford

Mrs Dixon Visits Weatherford Father Then Returns

Mrs J A Dixon, who has been staying with her ailing father in Weatherford for weeks, returned home Wednesday night. She also visited her daughter Mrs LeBaume Filiott in Breckenridge, with Filiott joining for the visit.

J. A. Dixon Weatherford Dixon LeBaume Filiott Breckenridge

Westmore Birth Announced in Antlers Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Earle Westmore nnd of Antlers Oklahoma announce the birth of a son on December 6 1928. Mr Westmoreland a former resident here is the son of Mrs J E Collins.

Earle Westmorennd Antlers Okla Westmoreland J. E. Collins

For Sale or Trade Upright Piano Ad

For sale or trade upright piano. Will trade for talking machine or sell for cash. See R, 1 Jones, Phone 294, 99-3ie.

Jones

Good Exhibits by Local People Feature Show

Poultry show highlights local exhibitors with strong entries. T. Kramer displays eight quality Barred Rocks. J. A. Creager enters seven Rhode Island Reds admired by crowds. J Parker of Tolbert showcases a fine pen of Reds. Marvin Sharp presents two Rhode Island Reds with prize prospects. J. B. White displays six Rhode Island Reds in a splendid exhibit.

Kramer J. A. Creager Rhode Island J. Parker Tolbert Marvin Sharp J. B. White

Odell Couple Called On Business Wednesday

Mr and Mrs C M Kester of Odell were here on business Wednesday.

Rhode Island Whites at Poultry Show Featured

Among the pretty Rhode Island Whites on exhibit at the Poultry Show are three birds belonging to H. J. Goss of Harrold. They are unusually pretty chickens.

Rhode

Nut and fruit candy ad mentions Cedar house props

An old advertisement notes shelled nuts and crystallized fruits for Christmas cooking at Candyland. Pauline Bates, daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Bates, has returned home at Mack and is recovering from surgery performed weeks ago.

Candyland Pauline Bates Mrs Oscar Bates Mack

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