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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1921
Page
5
Wheat dealers refrain from predicting market direction as prices slump from 1.10 to 0.95 per bushel. Mills report weak demand for flour, with spring crop prospects in the Dakotas likely to press prices lower if large. Some mills operate at full capacity while others ship wheat or grind less flour amid mixed conditions.
Dewey and Homer Wilson report from Los Angeles on the Pacific Mutual Life Big Tree Club convention with over 400 delegates. They describe Pullman trains carrying big trees from North Texas and a special car train from Newton Kansas, plus a July Fourth Grand Canyon visit. They note the company split the country into five regions and announce plans for New Orleans next year.
The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will hold an all-day gathering next Monday featuring a devotional by S. W. Hayne, an address by Mrs. J. H. McDonald, a round table discussion, lunch, Bible study, a social service program on Our Social Creed, and a business session. The event highlights the district officer’s visit and urges full member attendance.
J Norwood and C J Hubbard of Oklahoma visited Vernon during a Frederick week to inspect Hill Crest Country, touring the lake area. They expressed satisfaction with Vernon’s summer resort and said Frederick plans to build a country club, part of a study trip for ideas.
The Young Peoples Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will hold a meeting at 3 o clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of Miss Ola Ferguson. Posts mention trips by Lutz and others and a few local errands.
The Tuesday Bridge Club met with Miss Frances Hicks yesterday morning. Only club members were present.
Mrs. Bess Osbon entertained at a dinner party Tuesday night in honor of Mrs. P. V. Allen. Also present were Miss J. L. Murray and Mrs. Vaidie McCurdy.
The Hill Crest Country Club hosted a Wednesday morning breakfast for Miss J L Murray, Miss Inez Robinson, Moss Hampton, W Barney Williams, A A Roberts, and Mrs P V Allen. The outing honored the guests and highlighted a cordial Club gathering.
Young people of Vernon enjoyed a subscription dance Tuesday evening at the Bailey hotel. The affair was held in the lobby and about thirty-five couples attended. An out-of-town orchestra furnished music.
A picnic supper and swimming party was held at Hill Crest Monday evening to honor Mrs. Pr V Allen. Attending were Fuly Allen J H Pendleton Mrs Willie B Waller Miss Robinson Anna Jo Pendleton Jennie L Murray Doris Waller Barney Williams Moss Hampton Jack Hardin.
Mrs Dee Norwood entertained bridge enthusiasts this morning in honor of Miss Laura Tankersley and Miss Bernice Towle, guests of her sister Miss Geraldine Parker. Also present were Miss Beulah Ladd Mandie Ladd Helen Hiatt Birdie Hiatt Charlie Mae Northcratt Woodie Dixon Dorothy Hicks Elizabeth Garner Mozelle Parker and Geraldine Parker.
Mrs. H Colley Mrs Hub Colley and Mrs Will Colley hosted a Wednesday afternoon bridge party for Bert Colley visiting from Yoakum Texas. About forty eight guests attended with yellow and white decorations. L E Piver won high score. Frances Hicks, soon to wed Weims Craig of Houston, was showered with tokens from about four hundred sixty friends at Mrs Mason s home. she was escorted by daisies and child daisy wands into the reception room.
Mrs W R Moore entertained with Andreon at her home Thursday honoring Mrs John Hardin of Memphis. Six tables were set for cards and a salad course was served. The house was decorated with carnations nasturtiums and marigolds. Present were Mesdames Swartwood Byrd Massie Mason and others.
Mrs. Myatt Napier hosted the Thursday Bridge Club with regulars and substitutes. Mrs. Bob Ferrell won high score, Mrs. Bob More took consolation. Guests admired snap dragons and daisies, a salad course was served. Vera Harrington returned from Clarendon. Storey family planned Colorado trip. Killough headed to Boulder. Storey visitors in Galveston now in Cuba. Rev. Garvin and Mrs. Pace returned from Town Park. J T Walton hosted at Arlington. J Ray and Mary Lois from Amarillo visited. Westmoreland spent time with J J Collins in Vernon. Ed Stewart and family from Ada Oklahoma returned home after visiting L A Foster.
Mrs. M. A. Beckett of Independence Missouri arrived Saturday to visit Mrs. J. E. Collins. This is her first Vernon visit in six years and recalls her husband Judge M. A. Beckett who was the first lawyer to come to Wilbarger county and made the area their home until his death about seventeen years ago.
Denver northbound through trains No 7 departing 5 20 4 ta and No 1 at 3 3 pm. Southbound No 5 through 12 55 am and No 2 through 1 00 pm. Frisco outbound lists Train 622 to Clinton at 9 00 am and Train 618 to Olla City at 5 10 pm.
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