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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1919
Page
2
The Baptist church will observe America Day next Sunday with songs and a sermon in the spirit of the day. Pastor W T Rouse notes the church is improving and invites all to attend Sunday morning and evening services for a church boost. Public cordially invited to attend.
The congregation voted to conduct worship in English every second Sunday of each month. Services will be held forenoon at 10 30 a m with English language only and both morning and evening services may be discontinued if needed. All who wish to attend are invited.
Sunday School at 9 45 A M with L G Hawkins superintendent aims to reach 1500 attendees next Sunday Sermon at 11 00 A M Should a Christian Tithe be a tenth of income to the support of the church Junior Missionary Society led by Mrs J D Killough at 2 30 P M Senior Epworth League led by Miss Mary Davis at 6 30 P M Evening sermon titled What Shall I Render Unto a Lord for all His Benefits Special music throughout with the Intermediate department providing music at the evening service Pastor Henry F Brooks signs the notice J L Coleman departed for Wichita Falls and Fort Worth on business.
The clipping records school reopening after closures due to influenza with most students returning except two. It mentions farmers preparing land for spring crops, local visits, furloughs, illness of Sheriff Charley Clynch, letters from front line relatives, and social gatherings as improve daily life resumes. It notes improvements planned for a north of town residence and community quilting bees during spring preparations.
A crowded log of social visits and illnesses as residents exchange calls and dinners. Names include Vivian Lane Jewel Adams Lydia May Arhins May Lane and many others visiting relatives and sharing meals. School resumes after illnesses and influenza cases are noted among families.
An advertisement touts Calotabs as the best remedy for influenza and colds. It claims quick relief with a single bedtime tab and water, no digestive interference, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The product is sold in original sealed packages for thirty five cents by druggists.
By special correspondence Brother Pooley will fill his regular monthly appointment here next Sunday night. Mr Brown and family have received his discharge and are at home. influenza hits several families. Barney Chadwick cuts face needing stitches. Mr Kitchen moves family to Hotlar farm. others relocate.
The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church announces a study on the topic "The Jews" next Monday. Mrs. Wy B D Berry, superintendent of Bible study, says the class will meet at 3 oclock promptly at the Methodist church. all members urged to arrive on time.
The Vernon city commission will hold its regular monthly session Tuesday afternoon at city hall. The agenda includes possibly hiring a paid fireman and plans to expand the water supply. Proposals for new works have been ordered and may be submitted soon. J B Love of Memphis was in town yesterday.
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