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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
6
The regular Baptist fifth Sunday meeting will be held at the Okla-nion Flagstaff Church. Leaders including Rev. S. M. Reed and Edgar Pippen lead a program of sermons on regeneration at 10 AM and 2 PM. A board meeting follows with preaching on holiness, church life, and the Holy Spirit.
Webb and Turner meet in Vernon for a boxing bout Wednesday night at 7:30 promoted by the American Legion to raise funds for ex soldiers rooms. Purier of Amarillo trains hard and aims to stun local favorite Turner who earlier dislocated a shoulder forcing a stop.
Rol Tull announces candidacy for county commissioner. Tall claims decades in Vernon drug trade and says he will serve people of the county. Visit notes mention Lennis of Wichita Falls and Young of San Antonio. local fish and birds discussion appears.
Rosa S Kirkewie Mere was elected by a large majority to the office of County Assessor in Campbell County. The county is noted for its vast size, comparable to Connecticut, and the electorate expresses pride in her qualifications. Abra Kirby, formerly a teacher, is mentioned in connection with local education and administration.
An elderly Cincinnati woman marked her one hundredth year with devotion to her well-worn Bible and daily duties. She maintains independence by making her own bed and sharing meals with family, despite superstition about age. The record notes her arrival in Cincinnati from Ohio River origins with her parents years ago.
Vernon officials hold talks with W Harbaugh and Texas Public Service Company about buying the private plant as a major project. Mr Foster states appraisal of the property will be required, with immediate action anticipated. No final decision yet on city ownership or bond-funded purchase. potential legal questions loom.
Mildred Meharty and Shirley Meharty of Vernon appear on the University of Texas honor roll after mid year exams. Both rank among the first two percent of UT students, with Mildred daughter of Arch Meharty of South Mesquite Street and Shirley son of W. Meharty of West Wilharger Street. Mildred was an honor graduate from Vernon High School in 1921. Shirley earned second honors.
A note expresses gratitude for the generous sympathy and floral offerings during a bereavement. Acknowledges comfort and refuge provided by helpers including L. B. Fisher and the Wing Cretchfield and Bardens families and others. Also mentions Miss Sumner hosting a Tuesday Bridge Club gathering with Adele Simneront and other regular and guest members.
The Record notes Amendo Leak has authorized publication of his candidacy for district judge subject to the Democratic primary protest in July. Further details regarding Mr. Leak will be published later.
Prank Pdmousen of Breckenridge is in the tip. CP White of Wichita Falls spent Tuesday in Vernon.
The M. E. Church youth group organized for this year with Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Terrell leading. Officers include Miss Ola Ferguson president and Miss Dorothy Eakle vice president. January meetings set monthly business and social sessions. A January 12 social was hosted by Miss Maurine Davis and her mother. A deputation returned from Africa sharing mission work and tribal customs. J R McLaughlin of Quanah was in Vernon yesterday.
The column lists residents and visitors including Miss Adele and Miss Mary Tom Sum ner returning from Altus Oklahoma and Oklahoma City. Mrs H T Daniels and Homer Jr visiting in Vernon. Ceecio Storer and Munger in Wichita Falls. Tang Beach California resident Nismark Troussels in Vernon. EC Campbell of Paducah in Vernon planning to move if a farm is found. Laura Randall resigning from the Vernon Chamber to join Electra Chamber. and a note that British Columbia will abolish left hand traffic rules replacing them with right hand rules. Nova Scotia will soon be the only region in North America under foreign traffic rules.
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