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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1918
Page
5
The Fargo high school Literary Society hosted its first program of the year with Archie Castleberry as president and Jewel Smith as secretary-treasurer. The event featured songs, piano solos, and talks as part of a busy community schedule including Parent-Teachers meetings and local club work.
S. E. Swim of Wilbarger County died yesterday morning four miles west of Tolbert aged just shy of eighty three. Funeral at 2 p m today in Tolbert cemetery with Rev M H Hudson officiating. Survived by wife and one son E B Swim and grandchildren all living together.
Sherwood School pupils under Miss Velma Morrison stage a home talent play titled Doe, The Waif to fund building and grounds improvements to meet State Education Dept standards. The project will earn $250 from the State special school fund once completed. Students anticipate district interscholastic tryouts for state Austin meet, with hopes for essay writing, declamation, spelling, and athletic events representation.
Mrs P E Phillips of this city received news Sunday evening of the death of her mother Mrs E B Hall. Liddie Phillips, who had returned from the bedside three weeks ago, will not go back to attend the funeral.
A first class tractor man offers complete tractor services from Hampton's Garage and guarantees all work. He is prepared to perform any type of tractor task and assures satisfaction.
Odell January 26 By special correspondence Louzo two year old son of Mr and Mrs C Pollard died Wednesday night of diphtheria buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery Funeral services conducted by Til der I d Hughes of Altus Okla A D Shelton went to Trick Okla this week to look after his ranch Mrs T L Hart also went to visit her daughter Mrs J H Gearhart Mr Gearhart in charge of the ranch Rev C E B Lynn and little son Wilton returned from Dallas where Wilton had two weeks of treatment Ab Walls and family moved to the Red River community where Mr Walls rented land from J B Stowe Holy Ammons of Downs was in Odell after coal Roy Hughes home from Camp Bowie to visit parents Mr and Mrs C Hughes Odell residents are working on a good road from Altus through Odell and Vermen to the Southwest Steps to put the Odell to river road in first class shape for travel
Wilbarger County farmers met at the courthouse Saturday and placed orders for corn and various grain sorghums. The meeting noted government aid for high grade seed, a county survey by the Young Men's Business League, and financing help for farmers to obtain seed. The goal is higher crop production through better seed.
M Dennis of Route 3 in Vernon advocates White Orpington chickens as profitable for farms when kept in a comfortable house with proper feed and water. He notes they are large and energetic, thrifty layers, and that good poultry care and consistent attention yield profits rather than neglect.
Extension Department of the State Agricultural and Mechanical College will begin a home living series next month. The program starts in South Oxits and will reach Vernon by late February, with 15 to 20 communities planned and three meetings daily. Farmers are asked to provide transportation for the party and to arrange local meetings.
Vernon man J. M. Batchelor received a telegram Sunday announcing the death of his sister Mrs. G W Ayers of Canadian. She was buried at Chillicothe today as friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
Local ad promotes White Crest flour listing Matthews and Turner as sellers in Ady, an 87-t price point referenced.
Local sale notice promising 10 to 25 percent savings on low toates and mattresses. Ad cites contractor dates from August and Wisconsin advances, with store name The Raves Phing Store.
M Andersen proprietor plans major renovations at the White Rose Safe including two new plate glass windows and an illuminated sign. Workers will install new heat features this week and overall expenditure is estimated around four hundred dollars.
One of the very best farms in Wilbarger County offered for sale on good terms. 240 acres of sandy loam land with a good room house, sheds, fencing and improvements. 80s as were Wil buy its choles farm with only $4,000 cash, remainder in five equal annual payments at 5 percent interest. See J. Ro Jones at once.
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