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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1924

Page

5

Poster Contest Draws Interest at Poultry School Show

Thirty one posters received by the Chamber of Commerce for a one day poultry school poster contest on the 21st showcase contestants ideas. Posters will adorn show windows and be judged next Thursday. Prizes place workers in Verkins Timberlake Famous and City Bakery windows. Contestants include Paul Nixon Alma Newman Owen White Mark Wenzel Noel Stolle Flora Odell Pauline Sherrard Hazel Ferrell Janine Moore and many others from Shive Lockett and Damon Simons groups.

Chamber of Commerce City Bakery Paul Nixon Maney Thealing Alma Newman Antelop Newman Hughes Crescent Cove White City Reverend Mayfield Owen White Mark Wenzel Lockett If Stolle Clooson Ifnit Lockett Flora Odell Frances Beach Odell G. 2 B. Odell Lestie Byirs Shive Onida Patterson Shire Henry W. Yelvington Mary Hughes Fis Robert Ewing Caldwell Tinds Pauline Sherrard Hazel Ferrell Hazel Statek Janine Moore Bourland Jonnie Tar

Unusual 19th Century Will Found in Old Coat Pocket

A lawyer’s will, written in a clear hand on scraps, is recorded in Cook County. It bequeaths to children in trust, praising simple acts and nature, with phrases about gardens, fields, and the bank of brooks and golden seas, reflecting a pastoral vision.

Cook County Charles Lonnsberry Golden Sea

Bequeathal of Boyhood Joys And Aged Happiness

The text outlines bequests to boys, lovers, and older family members including fields, waters, woods, animals, and adventures for boyhood. Lovers receive an imagined world with stars and music. youths gain strength and friendship. aged relatives receive happiness and affection. Local notices: Walter Moore of Trusten returns home. H C Thompson returns to Memphis. Col Allingham and J J Date in Electra on business.

Hoys

White Leghorns Lead in Texas Egg Laying Contest

White Leghorns forged into the lead of the Texas National Egg Laying Contest at Texas A and M College in January. J W Woods Somerville owned a pen with 115 eggs in the month, L C Beall Jr of Vashon Washington had a second pen with 118 eggs, while individual honors went to a Barred Plymouth Rock owned by B A Lee Seadrift with 30 eggs. A Single Couch White Leghorn led last month with 27 eggs, and the Buff Orpington from Byee-A-Day Farm Vienna Virginia held the three month record with 72 eggs. White Leghorns dominate the top four pens.

A. & M. College of Texas J. W. Woods Somerville Tedh L. C. Beall, Jr Vashon Washington B. A. Lee Seadrift Orpington Vienna Virginia W. J. Borske Bryan Dominique Tenry King of Greenville

Dora Lewis and Clifton Norris wed in So'elock ceremony

Miss Grace Lewis of Mangum and Clifton Norris of Long Beach married last night at the Central Christian Church in Mangum. Rev L P Kopp officiated at the home ceremony with close friends as witnesses. The couple left for Wichita Falls then Oklahoma and plan to settle in Long Beach. The bride comes from a pioneer county family and has taught locally. the groom formerly lived in Mangum.

Clifton Norris Long Beach Calif Grace Lewis Dee Lewis So'elock Rev. L. P Kopp Central Christian Church Mesquite Street Norris Wichita Balls Oklahoma Enole Billy’ McKinney Mangum Okla

Camp Cabell No 26 Passes Resolutions After Death of Comrade

In their February 2 meeting Camp Cabell No 26 passed resolutions mourning the death of comrade H Baskerville and expressing sympathy to his family. A copy of the resolutions was to be sent to county papers and read at the WHWNLES. Mrs W R Moore and daughters Veabguene and Dolly Dane are traveling to Spur to visit Mrs Moore's mother Capt Que Miller of Crowell. Capt Miller was in town yesterday on National Guard business. RR IL More has been on the Phifus this week on business.

Cabell No H. Baskerville W. R. Moore Vebuagene Dolly Dane Spur Mrs Moore Que Miller Crowell National Guard

Plaistow School Head Stages In‑Office Bout To Settle Fights

Principal Miss Elsa Suess of Plaistow New Jersey warned pupils she would force fair fights in her office. She reportedly staged a 12 year old Robert Kelley versus 11 year old Wilfred Le Febre bout with herself refereeing. Town demands investigation over the incident.

Elsa Suess Plaistow School Plaistow N Jt Robert Kelley Wilfred le Febre Wilfred

Primary Sunday School Officers Host Valentines Day Event

Parents of children in the Baptist Sunday school primary department joined officers and teachers yesterday afternoon at the church. Decorations featured a Valentine motif and the staff presented a program on teaching methods and child education. A luncheon was served. The officers and teachers listed include Mrs Sho Welgie, superintendent, and Messrs Wy AW Jones, S.H. Smith, George Veteto, Albert dames, Wo OR Lane, W. B Howell, Pith Goetze, Wo C. Dawkins, J. AL Reto.

Baptist Sunday School Sho Welgie Mosdanires Wy AW Jones S.H. Smith George Veteto Albert Dames Wo OR. Lane W. B Howell Pith Goetze Wo C. Dawkins J. AL Reto

Mrs Uh Pennyson Is Lip Line After Illness

Mrs Pennyson ends a several day illness and returns to daily duties. She resumed activities with family and neighbors noting improved health.

Uh. DY ‘Pennyson

Mr and Mrs Cuthbertson Leave for Overseas Business

Mr and Mrs M Cuthbertson departed this morning for overseas business. The couple is traveling to discuss financial matters and meet with associates, aiming to advance their interests abroad.

M. C. Cuthbertson

Roy of Strinford Guests at Vernon Weenesay

W B Roy of Strinford attended Vernon Weenesay en Teisiness White as a guest of Catherisen, with a note on their participation and social event details.

W. B. Roy Strinford Vernon Weenesay Teisiness White Catherisen

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