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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1924
Page
4
The Vernon Record lists publication days Tuesday and Friday with editor R Hl Nichols and notices the paper is entered as second class mail matter since 1870. It details subscription changes, advertising rates for classifieds and legal notices, obituary and poetry pricing, and display ad costs per column inch.
The Record editor invites readers to report any erroneous reflections upon individuals firms or corporations appearing in the columns for prompt correction. Call attention to the editor to ensure accurate representation and maintain reputational fairness.
Mark Sullivan forecasts a deadlock at the national Democratic convention between McAdoo and New York Governor Smith. Each side will hold enough votes to block the other's nomination, with a possible dark horse compromise candidate like Senator Ralston of Indiana. The Record argues neither McAdoo nor Smith can secure a decisive majority, and either nomination could doom the party by ensuring President Coolidge’s re election.
City officials in Vernon anticipate a pivotal move to bring natural gas as fuel. The Church well, recently drilled, promises abundant supply for a city several times Vernon’s size, with indicators of a large gas producing area. A franchise term with Church interests may be decided at an afternoon City Commission meeting.
The Church plans to pipe gas into Vernon and lay supply lines inside city limits. If franchise provisions are agreed, a few extra wells may be drilled this summer to verify the Church No 1 gas pocket and assure supply. If all goes well, gas could reach Vernon residents within twelve months, a major step in city growth urged by the Chamber of Commerce and officials.
A chaotic local column mocks civic weakness and political dynamics. It parodies public figures, noting Democrats rely on Jefferson and Republicans on Lincoln as a sign of ongoing discourse. The piece includes quips about race, intellect, and social order.
Waco hosts the Fifth Annual Texas Baptist Sunday School Workers Convention at Baylor University June 15 to 18. Delegates include general and department officers and feature talks and conferences. Key speakers include Martin Flake of Nashville and Miss Lilian.
A scanned list of political declarations shows Cece Storey, John A. Storey, T. Warlick, Mrs C M Blair, Coleman C Greene, J W Brock Jr, Fred Newth, M F Fereber, V Parr, Brooks, W Frank Edmonson, G Wall, J D Key, Mrs John W Buster, W Alderman, Mrs J A Walker, Thos Pierce, L A Hollar, M L Walker, T Edmondson, Joe Sneed, A M Bourland, W M Judd, W G McDonald, T Milner, S L Page, Hamilton Reynolds, H N Brooks, K Bry, J Griffithas, W M Blackwood, W D Hollars for various county, district, and precinct offices with re election notes and second terms indicated.
Dr. John M. Gries of the U S Department of Commerce argues national progress hinges on home improvement. The Better Homes in America campaign targets all families, especially moderate means, and aims to educate rural communities about creating better homes with affordable design, light, air, and equipment. Mrs. Charles Schuttler notes Farm Bureau and Country Life groups push farm homes toward prosperity and stability.
Morbes Southwide Elementary Sunday School Secretary Miss Mary Virginia Lee Intermediate Specialist of the Baptist Sunday School Board Mr Harry Ban Strickland Secretary of the Organized Bible Classes of Southern Baptists Miss Kata Noland a speechlist in Sunday School Record Systems all of Nashville Tennessee will present and deliver addresses and conduct conferences very phase of the administrative side will be exhaustively dealt with The music of this convention is to be directed by Robert I Coleman Superintendent of the First Baptist Sunday School of Dallas Superintendents of Sunday Schools from every section of Texas will take part on the program Entertainment of all visiting superintendents and other workers attending this Convention has been arranged for in Brooks Hall at Baylor University. Mr
Kerosene five gallon quantity advertised for doei. Customers urged to see Brown's Cash Grocery for barrel pricing and details.
Clas O. Cook of Waco serves as general chairman for the local arrangements committee. The convention opens Sunday at Tabernacle and Columbus Street Baptist Churches in Waco with about five hundred Sunday School superintendents and officers expected. Reduced railroad rates across Texas have been secured under the Certificate Receipt plan. The idea originated in Texas and spread to several Southern states.
Curtis Hogsett of Vernon and Miss Gertrude Truitt of Comanche Oklahoma were married Thursday afternoon May 29. The ceremony at the Trneth home featured pink roses, Mendelssohn Wedding March, and a small reception before a brief honeymoon.
An old advertisement claims a mixture of glycerine buckthorn and Adievika protects against appendicitis. It says the product works on both upper and lower bowel, removes gases and poisons, and aids digestion, with FerGeson Drug Company marketed as the supplier.
Oklahoma City residents will settle in Vernon Texas with Mrs Hogsett linked to a long established Texas family and the Truett family recently moving to Comanche. Mr Hogsett works with Massie Vernon Grocery Co in Vernon and is known there. Out of town guests include Mrs Zach Langston of Sherman and Mrs B H Majors Julia Majors Zach Langston Sr of Dallas Miss Martha Ward en of Farcersville and Miss Bianche Devall of Mt Vernon.
Mr and Mrs T P Lisinanu came back Saturday after a six week stay in Mineral Wells for Mr Lisinanu's health. He is much improved.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ross and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Turner of Odell were guests of relatives here Sunday. Mrs. Hattie E. Beadle of Chillicothe is a guest this week of Mrs. Renn M. Watts and Mrs. O. A. Brunson and other friends.
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