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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1924

Page

8

Tribute to Mrs Murchison from Vernon community

Obituary outlines the life of Mrs Lila FE Murchison a longtime Vernon resident active in the Methodist Church She was born in Quincy Florida moved with her family to Kentucky Texas and finally Vernon where she and her husband helped establish the local church She died December 3 after years of illness leaving five children two surviving in Vernon and a legacy of hospitality and Christian service

Lila FE. Murchison Texas Christian Advocate John M. Barens Vernon Methodist Church Ek. O'T. Murchison Rasterling Opr Nori Leras Conferen Quintey Florida Kentucky Logan Ferrith Terret Texas BE. TS. Marehse Clin Fort Worth and Denver Panhandle Murchison Vernon Brother Murchison Hraving Lillian Frank

Local Official Races Listed for County Positions

A compiled slate shows candidates for county offices including judge clerk sheriff treasurer and more with several incumbents seeking reelection. Names include STOREY WARLICK BLAIR COLEMAN BROCK NEWTH FEREBEE PARR BROOKS EDMONSON McCURDY BUSTER ALDERMAN WALKER PIERCE HOLLAR WALKER EDMONDSON FROST BOURLAND and others.

John A. Storey Co. T. Warlick M. Blair H. L. Coleman J. W. Brock Newth D. M. Ferebee Hk. V. Parr Ron. Brooks W. Frank Edmonson Thos. FE. Pierce Ll. A. Hollar M. L. Walker

Lick Observatory New Director Appointment

Dr. Robert G. Aitken named new director of Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton near San Jose California, succeeding W W Campbell who resigned to become president of the University of California. The huge observatory built by James Lick is renowned for its science contributions.

Robert G. Aitken Lick Observatory Mount Hamilton San Jose Cal W. W. Campbell University of California James Lick San Francisco

Thalia News highlights church services and community notices

Vernon residents Teddlip and Rev T M Johnston attend Christian and Methodist church services through the weekend. Miss Nannie Sneed, 76, is laid to rest in Thalia cemetery after being found dead in bed. Grandia Hammones and others are sick while measles hit local families. Local events include the high school play Nothing But the Truth and Odell orchestra between acts.

TS. Teddlip Vernon Christian Church Nannie Johnson Frank McNair FL Od. Pearson Vernon Grandia Hammnones Lois Bill Hammonds Tomnie Weathers Bill Buck Hudgins White Patterson Blair Okhi Ant Nannie Sneed Tr. J Wisher Quad MeCling Wolas Mlesher Tie Crowell Fred Brown Seymour Willie Duskey Albert McWilliams W. FP. Jenkins Pleasant Valley Frances Weinhold Willie Mae Starry W. T. Carlton Carl Goetz Odell Jesse Morrison Ed White M. Kester Pueblo Colo Clyde Kester W. W. Riddell Port Worth Gladys White G. Lytle

Woman Imposter Identified as Dead Friend in DC Case

Olga Anna Cumberland, arrested in Washington, DC on false pretense charges, confessed to burying her roommate Hazel Johnson of St. Louis, Michigan, then maintained two years of letters with Hazel's parents. She is now identified as Hazel Johnson, deceiving her parents to return home in Plainview Sunday night.

Washington, D. C Olga Anna Cumberland Hazel Johson St. Louis Mic New York City Hazel Johnson Hazel George Johnson

Vernon area social notes from weekend activities

Mr and Mrs Ro Nefil spent Saturday night and Sunday in the Mainview community. Mrs Willy Hireshrey and daughter Jessie shopped in Vernon on Saturday afternoon. Lloyd Bell visited in Wace Montis morning. Miss Pauntine Newton shopped in Vernon. Several young people attended a social given by Mr and Mrs Dan Bagoe of the Hank Dainnit.

Ruthie Carlton Canyvon W. W. Riddell Vernon Ro Nefil Mainview Willy Hireshrey Jessie Vernonu Lioyd Bell Pauntine — Newton Mos Dan Bagoe Hantk Dai Innit

Crowell Visitors Share News of Local Folks

Pete Gobin from Crowell and Bud Mears with Jen Roberts visited Verte Monday. Raymcad Mears and Tarry Cobb own new Fords. de G onn and Harry Cobb were business visitors in Crowell Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Eddi Armstrong and Avril Siappey of Domns visited here last weekend. Mr. and Mrs. B. EB. Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. Bad Guim with daughter Marilee Jordan and others enjoyed a dinner at Mrs. Jt. Meares San dis. Tetne Wilhite and Cotton Crib visited in the Lee Jordan home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Billie Moon visited in the J. Duffie home near Crowell. Mzel Rutledge, recently in Crowell.

Pete Gobin Crowell Bud Tom Mears Jen Roberts Raymcad Mears Tarry Cobb de G@onn Harry Cobb Rowell Eddi Armstrong Bad Guim Marilee Jordan Dinighters Levetts Mirade Ara Henry Ieoma JT. Meares Sandis Tetne Wilhite Cotton Crib Lee Jordan Billie Moon J. Duffie Mzel Rutledge

Vernon Hospital Guest and Local Visits Noted

A Vernon hospital patient is at home recovering nicely. Raymond Mears visited in Crowell Monday. Mr and Mrs Berry Green hosted guests Thursday night. Lee Jordan Tom Davis and George Steedley visited Vernon Tuesday. Mrs FLT Mears spent Tuesday with daughter Mrs Ttor ean and Laura Allen and Robye visited Berry rem Cnestly afternoon. Walter Lawson visited Vernon. Laura Caldwell visited Leaetta and Treve Jordan Tuesday night. Pearl Rowlhind of Wellington visiting relatives. Little Robve Alien is listed as sick.

Vernon Raymond Mears Crowell Berry Green Jordan Lee Jordan Tom Davis George Steedley Flt. Mears Ttorean Laura Allen Robye Berry Walter Lawson Laura Caldwell Leaetta Treve Jordan Roy. Price Pearl Rowlhind Wellington Robve

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