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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1922
Page
4
Parsley Hill December 20 reports many locals hosting, visiting, and traveling. Several families spent holidays with kin in Vernon and nearby towns, while others attended institutes and church meetings. A Christmas tree event and multiple small gatherings punctuate the week.
Special correspondent Lockett reports residents visiting relatives from Decatur to Vernon and Chillicothe. Local families welcome guests for holidays, with several moves, illnesses, and a baby’s death. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church for seven month old Lillian Whorn. Rev Pippin officiated as community shares condolences.
Dec 21 brief notes from Guyer: Ed Whitlow returns from Mineral Wells for health. school closes for holidays Jan 1. teachers attend institute. Mrs. Pate ill. visitors from Tha lia. church program invites public. Rob Reid and family visit. Wichita Falls trip. Sunday school canceled due to cold. social event features kitchen-decorated dining, carol lighting, pink chrysanthemums, and a K B K surprise gift of a silver serving set for Miss Woody Dixon.
By special correspondence, Farmers Valley reports cold weather and hog killing. Miss Monette Brooks and Homer Wilson wed near Tolbert, later “divorced” by friends. Mr. Wilson from Vernon. Lois and Faye Frost visit Tyrone, Ohio. Vernon visitors include Rea, Alice Rea, Davis family. school holidays give two weeks off for pupils. Church Christmas tre planned for Dec 25. institute attendance for teachers.
Rev Saith filled regular appointments Sunday morning and night at Medicine Monnd. The Tolbert school dismissed Friday for two weeks vacation during the holidays. Primary and intermediate departments held Christmas trees for the pupils. Patrons present were Mr and Mrs Thaward Simmonds and Mr and Mrs JW.
Mrs. Moss Lovelace hosted the Tuesday Club for a Christmas meeting. Four statue props, a festively decorated home, and a corner Christmas tree piled with gifts set the scene. Following games, Santa Claus arrived and delivered gifts to present members including Mrs. V. King, Roy Abbott, Ralph King, J. T. Glover, Wm. J. Staekler, and Roy.
Mr and Mrs Haney entertained Mr and Mrs M Haney at a banquet last night at the Vernon Hotel. Place cards featured an old fashioned lady with Christmas presents and a Santa Claus cardboard symbol. Five courses were served to the guests.
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Parker, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Martin, Dr. and Mrs. H. Y. Baba sin, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thompson, Mr and Mrs. H. O. Colley, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Culbertson appear in a social register fragment. The text provides only names and lacks context or events.
Mr and Mrs B L George express heartfelt thanks to the fire department boys and others who provided services during the burning of their home at 602 6 Wilbarger street.
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