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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1920

Page

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Cotton 15 High But Sales Fade Almost to Zero

Market farmers refuse to sell as Dallas spots near 42 cents, Port Worth at 41.70, and New York cotton futures rise. L. W. Grayson of Nei Anderson & Co says only 100 bales traded in Tonston and 36 in Galveston, with 25 bales sold on February 4. Demand exists hardly, and British currency shifts reduce buyers’ purchasing power.

Graysons Tonston Galvestons Galveston U.S Liverpool New Works

Odell Girls Form Domestic Economy Club

Odell Public School students create the Odell Home Economics Club to study home science. They own a four burner stove funded by a fall pie supper and installed in a dedicated room to serve hot chocolate for fundraising. Miss Oluamie Wilcox sees this as a step toward a formal domestic economy department.

Odell Public School Odell Home Economics Club Oluamie Wilcox Miss Wilcox Odell

Vernon Teamsters Deny Links to WOW Movement

Teamsters on the Kell Mill excavation in Vernon deny supporting the WOW methods and any sympathy with laborers who struck. They state they quit only after laborers left, clarify they are not union now, and reject accusations of rioting or threats.

Kell Mil Holand Walser Bin Europe Holland Geddes Palambatic Sumatra Dutch East Indies

Kincheloe Box Supper Benefits School Fund

The Kincheloe neighborhood will hold a box supper at the school house on Friday night February 21 to raise funds for the school. Proceeds from the auctioneer's persuasiveness will buy a Vietrola for the school and a Vietrola concert will entertain attendees.

Kincheloe

Vernon farmer reports harvest windfall and Chautauqua opens

Vernon farmer Mr Hobson claims earnings from crop and rental income with 332 500 on rented farm amid hail devastation. Okunion High School presents Back to the Farm at school, Vernon plans Town Park date. Chautauqua lineup highlights Dr Gordon, Dr Mobley, and Pitstone speakers, plus ventriloquists and a large touring company.

Okliunion High School Priday Thase Town Park Oklemion

Wilbarger County Oil Prospects Highlighted by Officials

J. M. Sheffer and Wm. McAdoo argue Wilbarger’s oil potential is little known and that operators spend money in Montague and other counties. We should advertise Wilbarger and will stage a promotion in Vernon on Wednesday to spur local interest. Shaffer, once secretary to McAdoo, and McAdoo, son of the former secretary, will lead the effort.

J. M. Sheffer Wm. McAdoo Wilharmger County Montague, Dopes Schaffer Willarger Telephone Advics Vernon Doling Mr. McAdoo Win. G. McAdoo Treasseyaint Balroads Shaffer McAdoo

Double Salentine Wedding Sets Two Couples

Robert Rowik and Alma Colio as well as Frank Johnson and Jesse Russell celebrated a double Valentine wedding Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs N F Johnson on North Bowe. Justice Ta Griffiths officiated with Mr Roark son of Mrs G Roark of Wildcat as one groom and Wilbride as the bride’s parentage noted.

Robert Rowik Alma Colioran Frank Johnson Jessie Russell Tome Mas N. FL Johnson North Bowe Justice of the Peace Griffiths Roark Mar G. Roark Wildcat Coborin Parker Ranch

Miss Pernell Called to Colorado as Father Suffers

Miss Pernell of the Western Union Telegraph office was summoned to Colorado Texas by the seriously injured father. Before she could reach him, J. H. Hill died and was buried at Stanford Texas. Cemetery Association dues are due now to Mrs. Cecil Storey or KR. D. Shive to cover needs.

Cemetery Association Cecil Storey KR. D. Shive

Gee and Mrs. Virgie McArthur Wed at Central Christian

Marvin W. Gee of Daddos and Virgie McArthur of Verio were married Monday at Central Christian Church by Rev. John T Bradbury. Gee works for Burk-Wagoner Oil Company and the couple will reside in Vernon.

Marvin W. Gee Daddos Virgie McArthur Verio Central Christian Piursiage John 'T Bradbury Gee Burk-Wagsoner Howe Vernon

Young Couple Married Sunday in Vernon

Miss Margaret Hise wed in Vernon with Elder Tom Walker officiating at the parsonage of the Hotel of Heist. The couple left for Amarillo on their wedding trip and will live in Vernon upon return. Mrs. Duke is daughter of Mr and Mrs Elise and has been active in the Church of Christ. Duke managed the White Rose Cafe No. 2 and now assists White Rose No. 1.

Poke Margaret Hise Tom Walker Amarillo Vernon Duke Mas Elise Church of Christ Congregation White Rose Cafe

Purge Woman Prepares Patriotic Pageant at Fargo School

Miss Mamie Allen of Purge and her sister Miss Hudson plan an entertainment at the Fargo school Friday night. The program features a patriotic pageant with younger children representing elements that built the American nation.

Mamie Allen Purge Miss Hudson Fargo

Businessmen and labor unions seek amicable wage talks

A Vernon city hall meeting led by the Chamber of Commerce President R H Coffee formed a joint committee of business leaders and local labor union representatives. They aim to reach an understanding on wages amid a seven story Vernon mill project valued at $250000 with 44 rooms planned and a labor rate around 75 cents per hour for common laborers.

Committee OF Business Men R. H. Coffee Chamber of Commerce Coffee Vernon Norvie Hardcastle Norrie Vernon RK. 1 Key Carpenter's Union American Federation of Labor Dallas To TE Shive

Ministers Leave for Meat Revs El Or Barcus Bradbury

Ministers Barcus John T Bradbury and Hall left Monday for Dallas to attend the Inter Church World Movement conference set for Tuesday through Thursday. Official notes indicate about one thousand delegates are expected and local pastors hope for stronger cooperation among Christian denominations after the meeting.

Inter-Church World Movement Dallas EL OR. Barcus John T. Bradbury Geines A. Hall Tuesay Inter- Church World Movement

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