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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1919
Page
5
Vernon traffic officers report a sharp drop in speeding and other violations as citizens show greater caution on streets. Officers note muffler-open trucks in the business district remain a concern and will be punished as stringently as other infractions.
Farm news and social notes from Farmers Valley include showers benefiting crops and communities finishing cotton chopping. Visitors and relatives pass through, including Opal Loewe, Quinten Lowe, Willie McCamey back from France, and Bertha Brock heading to East Texas. Local gatherings feature a fruit supper for Willie McCauley and a singing night at Marion Brock’s.
Rain showers across the week helped raw crops in Thalia. Rev. R. V. Tooley from Vernon preached despite muddy roads. attendance limited to Saturday night and Sunday services. Families hosted guests, fishing trips yielded 60 pounds of fish, and Rolly's homecoming was celebrated with a large gathering and a fatted calf.
Flashing thunder and threatening skies kept the Thursday night party sparse as young locals attended a small gathering. Nearby visits included Frank PittUo and family, Dick Swan and family at the Will Johnson home. Other notes mention horse death from lightning, and routine visits across town with names and kin.
Buyers sought for vacant suburban land at right prices. Contact J R Jones at 617 by phone or visit Ferguson building North Main Street to arrange purchase or viewing.
Miss Mamie Weever returns Wednesday night to her Wortham Texas home after an extended visit in Vernon with her cousin Miss Matton Jones.
W Flow of St Joe and Charles Wood of Wichita took charge of the Bik Cafe after purchasing it from W J Stewart for 4500 dollars. The deal closed and new management assumed Wednesday. Mr Stewart will remain briefly and return to Vernon to arrange affairs while thanking patrons for support.
Attend the Old Fashioned Spelling Bee at the Court House Friday night August 1. Advert says Bo te Fine Bibecta peaches available for 1.25 per bushel at the orchard one half mile south of West Vernon school house. Call at orchard Monday. Anderson and Hocker. Smith at City Bakery.
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