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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1924

Page

5

Political announcements for county and district offices

A list of local political announcements including candidates for District Attorney Judge Fer County, county offices such as Tax Collector Clerk Sheriff Treasurer and Clerk, assessor, attorney, superintendent, commissioner positions and justice of the peace with several incumbents noted as re-elected. Names include John A Storey T Warlick C M Blair J W Brock Fred Newth D M Pereber V Parr W Frank Edmonson O O McCurdy Mrs Join W Buster Alderman J A Walker Thos El Pierce A M Bourland S L Page R Cobb and T J Griffiths.

John A. Storey Oo, T. Warlick C. M. Blair J. W. Brock Ver Fred Newth D. M. Pereber R. V. Parr W. Frank Edmonson O. O. McCurdy Join W. Buster Vor Thos EL Pierce M. Ll. Walker LL Alex) Edmondson A. M. Bourland Pree S.L. Page R. Cobb Eer Justice of Peace T. J. Griffiths

Women urged to pay poll tax and vote intelligently

Mrs J E Williamson of Astin state legislative chair urges Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent Teacher Associations to pay poll taxes and educate members on candidates and platforms. She calls for associations to assist seniors with exemption papers and urge wider voter influence. Also pushes action on Child Labor Amendment with guidance for clubs churches and schools to teach and advocate for reform.

J. E. Williamson Astin Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent Teacher Associations Texas Congress Teeber Associet Aivs Tain Parent-Teacher Associations Atl Sethis National Parent-Teacher Association M. N. Marrs U. S. Senate Medill McCormick Ilinois Chibs Piycos Posas Pirtiendar Danas Parent Teacher Association Hare Jammnairs Public Library National Child Labor Committee

Pantomime At Vernon Theater January 2

Mrs Pollyanna Holly Lutz presents a pantomime The Pairy Doll at the Vernon Theater on January 2 in the afternoon with the regular program. The production features many characters and involves several local participants in pantomime. Rent notice for a furnished three or four room apartment with bath, contact 748-W.

Pollyanna Holly Lutz Vernon Thesver W. Jobe

Mrs McCurdy Hosts Tuesday Bridge Gathering

Mrs Q O McCurdy of Main Street entertained the Tuesday club and guests with a Bridge afternoon at her home. High score among club members went to Mrs F E L McCarter who received a cut glass flower basket, while Mrs W E Cottey won high for eyesis with a handsome card table cover. A salad course was served to Miss Mary Anderson Miss Esther Swartwood and other ladies and gentlemen including R B Martin Y H Babasin Joe Parker and more guests.

QO. O. McCurdy Main Street Bridge FE. LL. McCarter W. E. Cottey Eyesis Mary Anderson Esther Swartwood Moesdames C. Rodgers BE. CO

Home Science Club Meets With Mrs Colley Today

Mrs. Hub Colley hosts the Teme Science club this afternoon at her West Paradise street home. The program covers political questions with a poll on proposed presidents. Mrs. Eugene Keltz speaks on One Next President and Mrs. J C Sherman discusses Do We ALL Pay One Poll Tax and Use the Right This Gives Us to Vote. Assistant hostesses include Mesdames Kemp, Billough, McCurdy, Murs Cussom and K. Greever. two course luncheon to be served.

Hub Colley Teme Science Club West Paradise Street Eugene Keltz J. C. Sherman Mescimes J. J. Kemp R. PD. J. Billough O. O. McCurdy Pitan Murs Cussom JT. K. Greever

Dinner Hosts Guanah Bridge Club Guests in Quanah

J C Hiardin of Quanah entertained with a dinner at the Liberty cafe last night. Guanah Bridge club members and Mrs W Bailey and others attended including Mr and Mrs Dossett Blanshield Kendrix Symmons Tailey and the host J C Hardin. Mrs Manis recovers from an appendicitis operation. JoR Staith travels on a ten day business trip to Okaloutis city. M B Robinson of Fort Worth is here on business. Mr and Mrs Lloyd left for Waves after visiting relatives.

J. C. Hiardin Quanah Liberty Cafe Guanah Bridge Club Mer W. Bailey J. [. Dossett Carl Blanshield F. J. Kendrix G. C. Symmons S. W. Tailey Hardin Jor. Staith Okhaloust BB. M. Robinson Fort Worth Mrs. C

Army Airmen to Fly Around World Lead by Major Martin

Major Frederick L. Martin is named to command officers for the around the world flight next spring. Lt. Lowell H. Smith, 30, from Santa Barbara California, will be one of the pilots. The report notes Martin is Indiana born in 1882 and outlines the leadership for the wartime air mission. KS Hendrick of Chillicothe was in Vernon this week on business. Mr and Mrs P M Emmett of Deans announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday January 8.

Frederick L. Martin Mason Patrick U. S. Army Air Service Army Martin Indiana Lowell H. Smith Santa Barbara Cal

Cackling Eggs At Belle Mont Chicken Ranch Ad

W J McCollum promotes Belle Mont Chicken Ranch located one mile east of Cotton Yard in Vernon Texas. The notice touts eggs and poultry offerings as superior to ordinary clucking eggs.

W. J. McCollum Belle Mont Chicken Ranch Cotton Yard Vernon, Texas

Welfare Association canvass to raise funds and clothing

The Welfare Association canvass seeks contributions of money and clothing items. More than $260 has been handed or sent unsolicited. Donations may be sent to treasurer J. W. Townsend or to Mrs. T. BP Metaody or the organizer. Call for cooperation to aid worthy cases and ward off frauds.

Welfare Association J. W. ‘Townsend Wus Moork Cpirman

Final meeting of creditors in Ry Fy Hanks bankruptcy

In the Northern District of Texas District Court the bankruptcy matter of Ry Fy Hanks has reached the final account stage. Trustee M. EF Stevens requests creditors attend at the Wichita Falls office on January 29 at 9 o’clock to examine the final report and take action as deemed proper by the referee Thelbert Mareen Referee in Bankruptcy.

District Court of the United States Texas Ry Fy Hanks Bankrount Bankriptey M. EF. Stevens Wichita Bails Division Wichita Thelbert Mareen

New Lamp Burns 94 Percent Air

A new lamp claim offers brighter, cleaner light than gas or electricity. Tested by the U.S. government and 35 universities, it burns with no odor or smoke and uses 4 percent air and 6 percent kerosene. Inventor P. Jelben of Chicago offers a 10 day free trial and a chance to earn $250 to $500 monthly with agency opportunities.

U. S Pel Jebsen Lake St. Chicago Hit

Missionary Society to Study Brazil at Vernon Church

The Women's Missionary society of the Methodist church will study Brazil Monday afternoon at the church with Mrs W D Berry as reader. No musical program. Refreshments served during the social half hour. J J Massie of Los Angeles former Vernon resident is here on business and owns a chain of grocery stores in Texas and Oklahoma. A W Bishop, visiting relatives here and in Predevick, Okla, returned to Kirkland Wednesday.

Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Brazil W. D. Berry J. J. Massie Los Angeles Cal Vernon Mr. Massie Texas Oklahoma A. W. Bishop Predevick Oklo Kirk&rad

Mrs Wheatley Hosts TS Forty-Two Club in January Meet

Mrs. J. W. Wheatley of Willarney Street hosted the Wednesday Party-Two club for the January meeting Thursday afternoon. Eight tables were used for games and several guests were invited. A salad course was served. The club will meet next with Mrs. T. J. Young.

J. W. Wheatley Willarney Street T. J. Young

Marble or Granite Inquiry Hint

A fragmented notice references marble or granite work with unclear contact details. The readable bits mention a phone line and initials but lack a clear name, date, or location.

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Highlighted

An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine helps run down conditions. It describes a local application ointment and internal remedy said to improve general health, sold by druggists for over 40 years by KF J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.

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