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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1924

Page

2

Colorado-Cal e Annual Medgeting Attended by Delegates

Colorado-Cal e annual Medgeting drew a large Colorado Gulf Highway Association delegation with C Walker and Dalhart officers elected. Miss Nettie Bartlett of Palham named president, J A Wikoff Kyten M and H E Jackson as vice presidents. board directors include Walker, Dalhart, Wikoff, Layton, Moore, and Jackson among others. Memphis and Clarendon sent delegations. convention noted progress on road conditions from Galveston to Denver with paving planned this year. Memphis provided entertainment and a band acted as official Colonaidos Gwf band. attendees toured the highway route with many visitors from Dalhart and the home office town.

Colorado-Gulf Highway Association Walker Layton N. Mo Jackson Catorino Springs Dial Colorado Grif Clarendon Alvarado Colonaidos Gwf Dalhart Eee Nichols Vermon Galiveston Denver Colo Memphis West Texas Chamber of Commerce Brownwood Fair Grounds

Bowers to Meet Fink in Wichita Falls Ten Round Bout

Dick Bowers will clash with Frank Fink in a ten round bout at the Wichita Theater in Wichita Falls Thursday night. Bowers, rising fast, is a favorite in the area and eyes a standout exhibition, while Fink, recently active on the Pacific coast, has scored multiple knockouts and drew with Joe Haynes in a twelve round match.

Meek Bowers Keank Vink Los Angeles Wichita Theater Wiehkaarts Bowers Wichita Falls Towers Winnkue Las Fink Pacifia Tie United States Bowergs Anal Iday Fie Joe Haynes

Day of Faith Coming to the Pictorium Feature

The Day of Faith a dramatic story with Arthur Somers Kowcl characters set in New York underworld. Jane Maynard, a society girl, pursues aid for the poor and becomes entangled with a deceptive enrolment plot. The film features tar and feathering scenes and a mob attack, praised as gripping and entertaining.

Arthur Somers Kocl Dietorium New York Jane Maynard Delong Trendricks Whimob Amstell Vio Jodas Tayler Siperd Lamarette Mers Thipph

Vernon club girls thank Vernon people for park and support

The Record reprints a message from Club Girls and Mess Gunter thanking Vernon residents for use of the park for their event and praising local groups. It credits the Lions club, Ro Libertarians, Vernon Band, Chamber of Commerce, and mothers and chaperones for help and cooperation. Mrs Eugene Felix and Mrs W H Huggins attend.

Gunter Vernon Srmitita Heart Hen Larger County Nyseil Lions Rofarians Vernon Band Najer Ros Chamber of Commerce

Parrish Visit Seen By Vernon Friends

Rex Parrish a former Vernon resident who has attended the University of Texas for three years was alive here Sunday with friends. He will be in Wallas today where he was employed during the summer. He plans to return here this fall and begin work next spring.

Her Parrish Rex Parrish Vernon Her University of Texas Wallas Wii Sprlik

New High School Roof Progress Reported

Concrete work advances as lighting, plumbing, and heating lines go in. Front stone, boiler, and steel roof braces are in place while brick deliveries await arrival. building aims to be ready for fall term, with A B Keinlin noting ahead of schedule.

Putin A. B. Keinlin

Miss Swaretwood Hostess to Two Bridge Clubs

Esther Swartwood of Texas Street hosted Thursday and Friday bridge clubs. Five tables of guests attended. High club score won by Mrs. Tanber Webb. Miss Mary Anderson received a guest room deer knotker and other prizes plus a cooling salad and ice course.

Esther Swircwood Texas Street Tanber Webb Mary Anderson Mire Webb Miss Anderson Johnnie Mallow E. J. McCarter Joe Parker S. ©. Rodgers Harriett Thomas Jan Bond Hub Colley H. B. Farrell R. W. Ferrell Dernice Lloyd Myatt Napier Mira Luther Webb Beulahead C. 4. Armstrone Katherine Waggoner

Kerosene Prices Boost Seed Purchases at Brown's Cash Grocery

At Brown's Cash Grocery a 5 gallon kerosene can be bought to aid seed storage and farm operations. The ad highlights price alerts for barrel purchases and encourages farmers to stock up ahead of planting season.

Brown’s Cash Grocery

Mrs Lockett Honored At Bridge Shower Friday

Mrs M L Bonner hosted a bridge shower for Mrs Aubrey Lockett at her Bowie street home with roses larkspur and miniature bride ferns. Miss Doris Boger won high, Miss Mary Blackman consoled, gifts for honoree, one course served, guests listed including Miss Blackman Blackman Bower Dixon Cook Ladd Green Hiatt and others.

M. L. Bonner Aubrey Lockett Bowie Street Doris Boger Mary Blackman Pratt Jenne Blackman Paris Bower Beyil Dixon Dorothy Cook Marnie Ladd Francis Greenpirdie Hiatt Mesdames Way Antle Jimmie Rolitson Ben Lentiweler Cary Scott Harrold Shive Pamon Shive LaBaume Elliott Stockenridge Tom McDaniel, Jr Wichita Falls Eugene Berry Jim Gookin Aimiarillo Ralph King Mrs. Or Ava White

Infertile Eggs Promised as Summer Convenience

Agricultural agent B Oates explains a shift toward infertile eggs to meet rising demand. Infertile eggs lack the chick germ and blood ring, so they won’t incubate and won’t hatch, staying usable longer in heat. Continuous heat harms even infertile eggs, making them weak if stored too long.

B. Oates

Meals By Ferguson's Boarding House Ad

Meals by day or week at Fergusons Boarding House corner Fannin and Wilbarger streets. Phone GS4 W.

Ferrguson iFannin and Wilbarger Streets

Infertile eggs pitched as economical summer staple

The writer notes infertile eggs stay good for two weeks when kept cool and observes over 100 egg buyers this past month. About half will push infertile egg production, with grocers in towns along the Denver and Wichita Valley promising to buy and sell them. Many are already doing so, making infertile eggs the most economical choice.

Denver Wichita

Dr Ellis Casts Light on Europe and World Role

Traveling correspondent Dr William T Ellis shares a clear, unmincing view of Europe and Bible Lands. He explains what overseas affairs mean for the United States and outlines a direct path forward amid dangerous partisan rhetoric.

America Europe Orient William YT. Ellis Charles A. Dana Dr. Elis Dr. Ellis United States

Patriotism in a Lecture Inspires Action and Debate

A lively talk motivates listeners to adopt American ideals and discuss their meaning. The speaker aims to spark thinking and conversation, hoping audiences leave ready to act in defense of historic standards and national unity.

Paris Girl Wins Prize for Best Novel

Paris student Ruth Cross, a University of Texas graduate from Paris, wins the $500 bp A Frank prize for the best novel by a UT student or alumnus between 1923 and publication. The winning work is The Golden Cocoon, recently published by Harpers. La Ree Pfeiffer wins the $25 poetry prize for A Quandary. Paul Page takes second in poetry. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Parker and family depart for Sudan where Parker farms this year.

Austin Texas Ruth Cross Paris University of Texas Corpus Christi Paul Page Bas- Htrop

Cakes and Crackers 10 Cent Item List Card

An old style ad lists 10 cent cakes and crackers with varying package sizes. Includes 15c, 35c, 10c price points and multiple size options. Product lineup presented in compact catalog fashion.

Boger Leaves For A. and M. Dickson To Study

Boger left Sunday for Vexas A. and M. where he will study during the summer. He has attended the school for four years and would have finished this spring but changed his course in his second year. He will complete his work there this summer.

Dickson Boger Vexas A. & M Boger

Ray Key Returns From Roswell to Local High School Work

Ray Key, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Key, returns from Roswell New Mexico where he has been attending school for a year and is now employed at the new high school.

Ray Key Will Key Roswell New Mexico The New High School

Miss Maudie Ladd Plans Summer Texas Visit

Miss Maudie Ladd left Sunday for Fort Worth to attend Texas Christian University during the summer. She expects to teach this fall.

Social Calendar Postpones Wednesday Forty-Two Club

The Wednesday Forty-two club has been postponed until next Wednesday. The Thursday Embroidery club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. P. C. Stinnett.

P. C. Stinnett

No Mid Week Service at Methodist Church This Week

Pastor R. E. B. Dickenson of the First Methodist Church announces no mid week prayer service this week due to Community Week at Allingham Park.

Methodist Church Pr. R. EB. Dickenson First Methodist Church Allingham Park

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. H. Walker Progress Noted Dick Bowers Frank Fink Miss Swaretwood Mrs. Lockett Ictorius Laurette Taylor Harry Carey Virginia Brown Faire McCormick Deering Terhune-Orr Implement Co DR. Wim. T. Ellis Ling Paris Girl B. +. Parker and son Sudan Parker Wm. Cameron & Co., Inc Antlers Club Quade Fain Emory Rogers Chamberlain Russell Binder J. P. McPherson & Sons North Main St McKibbin Jse Kell Milling Company
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