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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1922
Page
8
Local Vernon notices list frequent visits by residents and guests during the Fourth of July period. Ads promote galvanized ware, rocking chairs, washing machines, mops and polish. Several households plan visits to Electra, Haulin, and Wichita Falls while describing the town as pleasant and clean with commerce and social visits ongoing.
A storefront ad offers kidney pills with a money back guarantee. Buy a bottle of Ste bot tle pills, take 12, and return any unused balance for a full refund. Sale guaranteed by B. & W. Drug Co.
Quanah marked Independence Day with a free barbecue at the fair grounds drawing the largest crowd yet, led by the chamber of commerce. Cattlemen supplied 30 beeves and sheep while local businessmen funded a full day of entertainment. Attendees enjoyed bread, pickles, coffee, tea, water, and cowboy fare, with races and wild west shows offering premiums for contestants.
A collage of names from Hamlin to Dallas attends a bridge party at Mrs Leatwyler’s home with high score by Dorothy Heath and low by Abies Mare Belle Pood. The report also notes the death of Mrs Nannie T. McDaniel near Fargo after a short illness and funeral services led by Reverends Pearson and Adams with interment at East View Cemetery. The McDaniel family trace roots to Tonham and Oklahoma, with survivors listed among daughters and sons.
The women of Rayland Trapcist parish held an outdoor ice cream supper Tuesday night to fund church coffers. Rev. Frank McNair presided as master of ceremonies and introduced candidates for district and county offices. Sylvia Fox won the largest cake prize, while Will Clark of Antelope took the fiddling contest prize, a silk shirt donated by Mr. White.
O. C. Lanier, former head of the Commercial Arts department and business manager of Thorp Springs college, has been elected superintendent of the Odell public school to succeed E. W. Cheney. Odell shows a well camped high school and plans to advance its status with affiliated high schools.
J. Colvin is dead and Om Shook and Charley Rebout are each under bond of 10000 dollars after officers raid Colvin's home in Wichita Park Thursday night. Police say the investigation continues with more arrests possible.
Miss Marguerite Edwards and friends enjoyed a fourth night, with Illa Edwards Faye Hoxgsett Mari Lindsey and Clarence Teel among attendees. A later bridge afternoon hosted by Miss Charlie May Northcraft featured high scores for guests Rubye Thomas and Vern Culbertson, with consolation to Jennie Blackman, as a luncheon paired with lively chatter and a crowded guest list.
Missionary Cox and Batiste visited Pearence Wilbarger counties and led a two week revival in Harmony. Twelve converts were added two by letter and two by statement, many backsliders returned to God, and a $48.00 donation plus pledges supported associational missions. Smith of Ranger was named pastor for Harmony Harrold and Renda churches. Prairie View workers meeting drew strong church representation and high spirit.
Coach HS Burton will again direct athletics at Clarendon College for 1922 23. Over three years he has built strong teams, including two undefeated football squads, an unbeaten basketball group, and this year a “wonder” baseball team that won 17 games out of 19 played.
The Works Auto Supply company relocates its offices and supplies this week from N Main Street to the south side of the squat, occupying a Renfro building. The firm operates a sales and service department for Maiawell automobiles.
Wily Crest Country Club declares the grounds private and off limits to all except members and immediate family. Trespassers without special permission are warned to stay off the premises, as stated by the club's board of directors.
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