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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1921

Page

10

Public Utilities Rates Discussed by City Officials

An informal session Tuesday with city commissioners, R. J. More, Frank Massie, and the Chamber of Commerce manager reviewed electric, telephone, water, ice, and gasoline charges. No price cuts were approved while a survey data report was presented. The council directed the city attorney to require Texas Public Service Co. to repair wire insulation and obey state law. Ordinance 581 setting freight vehicle parking limits on Main Street progressed to second reading. J. A. Birdsong was named school trustee replacing K. E. M. Rogers. The city disclosed $10,000 in water works and sewer extension bonds sold, part of the permanent improvement fund Class 3 investment.

Texas Public Service Co Main St Marshall Maiden Sts J. A. Birdsong KE M Rogers

Missionary Society to Hold All Day Methodist Meeting

The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet all day Monday at the church. Devotional services and circle reports begin the morning, Circle 4 led by Mrs. F. E. Meflugh serves noon. W. Hayne leads a Bible Study from 2 to 3, followed by a business session. Summer meetings shift to once a month with an all day session on the first Monday.

The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church FE. J. Meflugh W. Hayne Missionary Society

Foard County Agent Marries Margaret Girl

Miss Elgie Bagley daughter of Mr and Mrs James Bagley of Margaret and P D Chaney of Crowell were married Wednesday afternoon at 2 oclock by Rev H H Holmes at his residence. They left by automobile for Mineral Wells and will be at home in Crowell after June 10. The bride formerly taught in Foard county and Chaney is the county agent there.

Elgie Bagley James Bagley Margaret P. D. Chaney Crowell

Thanks for Sympathy in Vernon and Davidson Burial

Mr and Mrs W A Smupter express gratitude for the sympathy and kindness shown during the visit to Vernon while waiting for the train to Davidson where their dear one was laid to rest. They note friends’ support minimizes sorrow and offers comfort in hours of need.

Vernon Davidson W. A Smupteh Tucker Jim Howell Altus Okla Howell McCluskey Packer

Local Wage Cut Estimates Stoke Railroad Office Talks

Local railroad agents estimate wage reductions in each office after the recent decision of the Rail Board. Frisco reports about Sig per month, while Denver cannot finalize its figure. Frank Fletcher filmed that night at Teamsite as townsfolk note visitors and school news from Electra and Vernon.

Ul & Railroad Board Frisco Denver

White City Girl Marries Yesterday

Miss Emma Lou Covert daughter of May and Mrs W B Covert of White City and Finley Kerr of Amarillo were married Thursday afternoon June 2 at the home of the pride Rev S O Hayne officiated with a few relatives present The couple left for Amarillo to begin their life together Emma Lou Covert has been principal of the White City fenceo for two years and was raised locally Kerr is a farmer near Amarillo whom she met while attending school at Canyon.

Emma Lou Covert May W. B. Covert White City Finley Kerr Amarillo Fcnceo Kerr Iarillo Canyon

The Struggle and Other Film Vignettes At The Pictorium

The Pictorium review column highlights Franklin Farnuma in The Struggle where a reckless New York youth seeks thrills and meets a Western girl. Corinne Griffith stars in Whats Your Reputation Worth. Will Rogers appears in An Unwilling Hero. Also recounted is a 31 year old debt case between CG. W. Metiskey and GT. Tucker ending in a six dollar check.

Franklyn New York Corinne Griffith Will Rogers

Behold My Wife and Idols of Clay at the Opera House

At the Opera House today Ida May Murray and David Powell star in Idols of Clay while George Melford presents Behold My Wife a tale of emnity forgiveness and social ascent. Tom Mix stars in The Ridin Romeo with Mae Murray on Monday.

George Melford Lamber Lin Tom Mix Rid Romeo Iddie Polo The Circus Mae Murray David Powell

City hall siren will indicate fire was put out

The city hall siren will be sounded after each fire to show the hinge is out and public fears are settled. The order, effective June 1, was announced by Chief B A Williams. Judge and Mrs W D Berry left for Fort Worth and Mineral Wells, Mrs W P Garvin went to Iowa Park, and A S Davis with T J Sammeour headed to Littlefield and points on the South Plains.

B. A. Williams A.S. Davis T J. Saommerour Littlefield South Plains

Marriage Licenses Issued To Five Couples

Marriage licenses issued May 1 to Thomas W. Glescow and Eva Woolsey of Electra and Fane 2 to F. Finley Kerr of Amarillo and Emma Lou Covert of White City.

Thomas W. Glescow Eva Woolsey Electra Fane F. Finley Kerr Amarillo Emma Lou Covert White City

Local Notices From Area Residents

Mrs J F Gregory recovering well after Monday appendectomy. Mrs W RR Moore visiting Spur with her mother and sister. L I Johnson traveled to his Crowell area ranch Wednesday. A Allison back from Oklahoma to oversee farms. W M Hogan of Gainesville visiting daughter and son in law Mrs Edgar Mellagh. Accompanying him are daughters Mildred and Julia and son Roy.

W. M. Hogan Gainesville Edgar Mellagh Mildred Julia Roy

Mrs Kelly Visits Fort Worth Dallas Guests at Marr Home

Mrs. M. E. Kelly returned Thursday from a weeklong visit in Fort Worth and Dallas. In Dallas she stayed as a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Marr.

Tanlac medicine made from world ingredients and vast production

The Tanlac preparation draws roots herbs bark and flowers from remote lands worldwide and is produced at Duaviomr Oble Walkerville Galiada. Dayton State claims a huge plant with capacity of 50 000 bottles daily and more than 3000000 bottles sold in six years, with distribution across the United States and Canada via local druggists.

Duaviomr Oble Aid Walkerville Galiada Alps Pyrenees Russian-Asia Brazil West Indies Rocky Mountains Asia Minor Persia Tnesia Mexico Columbia Yer Mtars Dayton States Globe United States Canada Vernon Pergeson Drug Company Odell J Belcher Harrold Wilson Drug Company

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R. J. More Frank Mas Clubs and Lodges Foard County Frank Fletcher Teamsite Allie Randall SD. Causey Thalia Vernon Thursday Dave Greller William Schur Town Vernon Wednesday Sack Blanton J. 8. Blanton Austin School For the Deaf A. L. Morgan John Wichita Falls Todas Mr. Morgan Misses Johnie Pride S. O. Hayne Theeroang Cou Ple Pictorium Franklin Farnuna CG. W. Metiskey GT. Tucker Rockwall Jean McCluiskey Opera W. P. Garvin Iowa Park R. C. Pace Clarissa Harrold iedpath-Horner Chautauqua Hanna J. F. Gregory L. I. Johnson A. Allison Oklahoma Mores Theatre Elliott Dexter and Milton Sills Priday Jane 1 Porbidden Frete Hart Schaffner Marx Palm Beach Mohair Dixon Dry Goods Rome Bart Schaffner & Marx Qwe Silent Joe Franklyn Farnum New West Ben Turpin Purple Riders O. Henry Whistling Dick Mack Swain Eugene O’brien E . Nybody Herbert Kauman Texas Vernon Record
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