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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1925
Page
4
The Vernon Record lists publication details editors and rates for subscriptions and notices. It notes address changes for subscribers, classified ad pricing per word, obituaries at a per word rate, and display ad charges per column inch, with mailing payment required.
Public notice states that any erroneous reflection on the reputation of individuals firms or corporations in The Record will be corrected when brought to the editor's attention. The statement emphasizes accuracy and accountability for printed material.
The obituary recalls Thomas Riley Marshall former Indiana governor and vice president under Wilson. It highlights his humor and public service during World War I, his role at the 1912 Democratic convention, and his loyal support of Wilson during illness, noting the country is poorer for his passing.
In Dallas, two black defendants were tried convicted and sentenced to die in the electric chair within hours after confession. Reports cite swift action amid public unrest, while other district court cases linger four years without final penalties. The Record notes limited details but expects ongoing proceedings.
The piece argues laypeople fear criticizing slow court processes, noting justice should be prompt. It contends no honest person can defend a murder case lingering four years, urging quick acquittal if innocent and swift punishment if guilty, likening the delay to a visible landmark.
A special convocafe of Vernon Commandery No 45 Knights Templar is scheduled for next Friday afternoon in June to confer Knighthood on four Royal Arch Masons: George B. Darden John C. Kennal Vernon Stanley W. Bock Electric iuul Mark Neal Odell Mrs J E Tate and daughters Mrs Ron Leutwyler Mrs Roy Clouiger Ruth Bell and Ben Leutwiller Jr Roy Cloviger Jr. The attendees recently traveled to California with Mrs Luiz's sister Mrs Ben Tawkins and niece Mrs Dave Estes of Oklahoma City. Mrs Hawkins plans an indefinite California visit. Cecil Jones FB M Leutwater Jr and George Goetee retired from a California trip. The boys narrate a Ford trip bought for 50 dollars.
Vernon High graduate Bachanai recently attended Texas A and M sessions during the past year. The record notes he has been going to school there while continuing studies.
Members of Rainbow Girls and Masons and Eastern Stars traveled to Electra to establish a new Rainbow chapter. Miss Inez fyou serves as Worthy Advisor of the new unit, with many local attendees listed including Mildred Robertson Opal Carpenter Iris Young Edna Ladd Wilma Curtis and others.
Local notes report harvest preparations and social events. R J Luttrell hosted a singing Sunday for young folks. A picnic at Okituni drew Hugh Jackson A P Mason Bert Rains Opal Noyes Marie Goss Ray Goss Edgar Barchfield L Lemon Clarence Pulliam Jewell Lemon and spouses.
Local residents attend church events and visit neighbors. Mrs. O J Sanders and Helen and Mrs. I H Henderson called on Rt L Luttrell Tuesday evening. People from here travel to Harrold for a Methodist revival this week. Vernon Electric furnishes Elliott church with lighting.
Farmers report cotton chopped and scattered showers aiding crop stand. Ed Plarvis health improves while visitors Bertha Thompson and Ema Lou Lave return home. Edna Moore and Edd Armstrong noted in daily tasks as Commissioner Reynolds visits Tolbert area. A baby girl born to Mrs. Van.
Camp two weeks ago. L. C. Moore and son Vernon visitors Monday. Richardson in Doans Wednesday morning. Mrs Chas Igon and children Electra returned home after visiting her father FB Doan. Delma Thelena Harrison Juuita Adair visited Ruth Doris Armstrong Margaret Spear. Mrs See Armstrong and children White City visitors Tuesday morning. Local fruit outlook promising a good yield.
Miss Lois Rutledge returns home from Denton after a year at North Texas State Normal. She says she is well pleased with the work there and enjoyed her first year in the Denton school.
M W Boger of Winona Texas is in town for a few days on business and to visit relatives. He formerly lived here and is well known locally. Miss Bertha Taylor of Holliday returns home after a two week visit with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs W H Huggins, who accompanied her for a short visit.
B Vernon secretary of the Norman Prince of Mineola Casane of Commerce of Amarillo returned home Tuesday after a trip on business. He led the delegation in Vernon and was accompanied by family. He spoke of visits with friends and noted a bumper potato crop in the Mineola section.
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