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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1918
Page
3
The Vernon Red Cross Chapter and auxiliaries prepare another shipment of knitted garments to Houston totaling 254 items. Seventy-five helmets and 57 sweaters, 83 pairs of socks, 13 wristlets, and 6 sniffers are included, with Harrold and Oklahoma contributions noted.
Sergeant Edwin Lisman, Vernon native, sings two solo parts in Richard, The Volunteers, being produced under American army officers. Lisman trains the chorus as San Antonio dates loom in early March. The opera, by Mrs. Em Vivian Matlock, focuses on the present war and funds support veterans through a military committee.
An educational rally at Fargo Baptist scheduled for January 26 and 27 now runs Saturday and Sunday February 10. Speakers include Professor J. N. Fulcher and Mrs Junie Worl of Tolbert W N Stokes W T Rouse and R O S Kelly of Vernon and Win chasteleberry of Fargo will discuss the assigned questions for the meeting.
W T Pinegins left for Vinatillo to inspect the Amarillo Commandery as representative of the Grand Commandery of Texas. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Jap Lyon Friday night.
Vernon Chamber of Commerce cites a 35 acre peanut project in Orange County reporting 2085 dollars net, 20855 dollars from a display plot, and 40 bushels per acre. Total production cost 769.65 dollars. receipts 2057.50 dollars from 26 tons of hay and 28 dollars net after costs 2055.85 dollars.
Mrs. A L Perkins died January 20 and was buried at West View Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon by Rev J A Foster. She left six children and had lived in Vernon about three years. Relatives attending included T F Nichols of Bellevue and J J Winter of Hillsboro. Her brothers and sisters named were Jake Joe John Nora George and Mattie White with Jim in Oklahoma unable to attend. The Record expresses sympathy to the husband, children and family.
The eight classes of the Baptist Sunday school Junior Department will invest collections in Thrift Stamps after current expenses are covered. Stamps will be converted into War Certificates and presented to the school. Local banks and the post office report sales figures as part of the Savings Stamp campaign.
Rh. B. Birnstiel of the United States Navy visited Vernon yesterday to inspect posters for a naval recruiting party. He said the party would not come because enlistments have been heavy, requiring only a limited number of men for the training program.
Mrs N BR Mdeans won a prize aluminum w riddle for baking the Victoria loaf of bread. The recipe uses 10 percent flour and 2 percent Louis Ohts. The prize was offered by Ben Schelnehin the Williamson Hatsell Prasi er Company Altus Ohio.
There will be a meeting of the MLW A Lodge next Thursday night February 7. All members are urged to attend. Business of importance to their well being.
W E Deason consul recommends Atwater Kent for ignition issues. Plampton Garage keeps stock for all car makes and offers sales and installation under a money back guarantee.
J. 3. Parnell departed for Fort Worth to join Colorado officials and Gail Wiehway Association members on a trip to select the route for the highway between Fort Worth and Waco.
Harry Mason leads the Speakers' Committee for the Patid Liberty Bond campaign while J. C. Parnell chairs the Advertising Committee explains the current leadership split.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Underwood thank friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness of their darling daughter Mary Jo. Bingham family reports Red River resident gsrady Bingham, son of Mr and Mrs P. Y. H. Bingham, is quite sick with mumps.
Guyer February report notes pneumonia affecting Lizzie Mae Mate while Nona Fraizer improves and Alene Frazier is expected back soon. Little snowfall promises limited moisture for wheat, some doubt about crop prospects. Mr and Mrs Cook hosted twenty guests for a lively young folks party. Reverend J T Bentley preached at the schoolhouse. Sunday school held at 10 am. JW Tianna and B L Whitlow work in Electra for a week on a house.
The report states no state law compels farmers to tuberculin test cows. Information is credited to RR. HL Thoffman, state food and drug commissioner, via Gr. Yachry. It notes an announced requirement for cows producing milk locally to be tested, and references ordinances applying to sellers of dairy cattle.
Hereford Mian Logs reports Sharp of Hereford building a fine for A M Bourchid at Bourchid's east town home. Sharp had stopped returning from Port Worth where he sold a car of hogs for roughly 15.95 per barrel, near market top. Sharp was once from Vernon, moved to Hereford a year ago.
The Record confirms the candidate for county collector is N. P. Whiteside, adjusting the listing to show the correct initials in the announcement column of the issue.
Advertises Pep Systemic Pills as the best iron-based tonic to boost blood and vitality. Claims fewer stomach upsets than other iron tonics and easier use during travel, with admonitions to avoid substitutes and to purchase from Pendleton & Son and the Peoples Pym Shore.
W C Orr, newly appointed county agent, moved from Vernon area to Crowell to begin county demonstration work. N R Wisdal and J Kedolison visited Crowell with officials of Herring National Bank to support the initial meeting. They report enthusiasm and a plan to reopen food production efforts in the district.
Melvin Carter of Camp Bowie is visiting for ten days with companions. Wise expects Carter to finish his training at Camp Bowie in four to five weeks but does not know his future assignment.
The city warns that water and sewer dues must be paid immediately or services will be discontinued. City Secretary S. Al Bratd announces the action and emphasizes prompt payment to avoid disconnection.
Property note describes a room house with two rooms rented for $2 per month and a land business proposition. Mentions a potential trade to farm, a room to put up another house, and reference to locks from square on 30% South Main Street. Advertisement date implied.
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