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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1923
Page
6
Special correspondence from Farmers Valley notes residents returning from Colorado visits for health and family, church events, singing at home, and town trade. Flu and illness affect families while rain revives stock tanks. Local trips to Vernon and Tolbert, rabbit drives, and community gatherings at the church and hall mark a busy period.
Feb 1 update reports John Aldredge improving from illness and expected to recover. Choir practice well attended with invitation extended for next Wednesday. Mr and Mrs J R Anne move to Vernon. Mr and Mrs FE B Vassey relocate to former home. Missionary Society met with Mrs Amy Davis. Bible lesson enjoyed. Mr and Mrs Carl Wynn plan move to Sweetwater for residence. Mrs S L Farley returns from Fort Worth visit. Infant son of Mr and Mrs W Pollard ill. Mr and Mrs T F B Dennis welcome baby girl. Mrs Clyde Flowers and children visiting mother during home repairs. Little daughter of Mr and Mrs Non Garry ill recently.
A rainy period Tuesday into Wednesday aided the sandy velds and wheat harvest. Local social news includes Green aiding Tan Leverett in building a goostorm cellar last week. Several residents, including Sherrill, Thomas, Miss Thomas, Miss January, and Miss Teens, attended basketball games in Vernon Saturday. The Faulk Parent-Teachers Association plans a meeting Friday night February 9 with all invited.
Day to meet his wife and daughter Miss Ruby who came in from Chillicatle Mr and Mrs Ro A Jennery were in Vernon Saturday Mr and Mrs Ray Levereth were Vernon visitors Saturday
A community gathering at Mrs. Ward’s home Saturday evening with local families attending. The Bel family reports the young daughter ill with flu but improving. Nearby rabbit hunt Saturday morning drew a large group of young men. Various visits and dinners documented among the Bel, Brateler, Pollard, Adams, and other local families. Rain shower noted Tuesday, with several residents visiting Vernon and Odell.
Firefighters were called at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday to a gasoline can fire at the concrete storage warehouse on North Fannin and Olive streets. The flames were extinguished with practically no damage reported.
Warning to all persons hunting or fishing on the Ike M Smith ranch is prohibited. Any violator will be prosecuted under the law. Public notice dated May 31.
F L Stokes aged 56 died at his home in East Vernon Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness. He had been ill for several days but was up Monday night before losing consciousness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Church of Christ with Rev. Thomas F E Milholland officiating. Interment was in Pastview Cemetery. Survived by his widow, a married daughter Mrs Gatewood of New Mexico, and a daughter at the family home Miss Vivian Stokes. He came to Vernon three years ago and worked as a hauling contractor.
All kinds delicious sandwiches coffee chocolate and milk offered. Collins and Ingram advertise a sale. Mentioned items include Martin Regal Carers Wyandottes flocks. Contact Marianna Cover Talbert Texas by phone.
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