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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
7
City Engineer A. J. Robinson received a Washington letter announcing the French Croix de Guerre award posthumously to Sergeant Albert Robinson, killed October 27, 1918. A duplicate American Distinguished Service Cross order had previously been issued to his company commander.
Charles Buckley named new manager of the Texas Public Service Company and expected to arrive from New York this week. He previously worked with the Albert Emanuel Company, Vernon property owner, with departure details unspecified. J N Johnson remains bookkeeper following F A Sayre’s resignation earlier this month.
Tom Bodine and Miss Ollie Bodine of San Augustine visit their sister Mrs. Geo J. Mason. Ollie likely stays through summer while Tom plans to return in a few days.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Fields of Wichita Falls were visitors in Vernon yesterday, staying briefly and touring local points of interest.
The closing service led by Rev. Henry F. Brooks ends a twelve day revival with thirty one additions to the church roll and thirty two confessions and reclamations. He urges families to welcome Christ and warns sin requires no effort to persist. R. E B. Huston leaves for Stamford to assist in a meeting. W. E. Hawkins travels to Fort Worth due to his mother's illness.
Otho Blanton came back Wednesday from Portales New Mexico where he spent ten days on vacation.
The Rev H E Stubbs came back yesterday from a trip to Groesbeck Texas, his old hometown, sharing details of the journey and noting pleasant memories and connections.
Adv. Mrs. Rena Watts warns no hunting plum gathering or trespassing on her property north of Downs. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. 45-11
Mrs M H H Kester, seriously ill for three weeks at her West Texas street home, is convalescing and reported to be improving today.
Miss Addie Thomason accepts a position with the Bo and WW Drug Company and will oversee the office and Edison department. She has worked in the Woolworth store office since its opening last winter.
Miss Juanita Youngblood is due back tomorrow from a visit with her sister in Galveston. Mrs. Armstrong will accompany her home to visit her parents, the Youngbloods, as J. E. Stovall and his granddaughter Eleanor travel to Tennessee for an extended relatives visit. Mr. and Mrs. Allen of Wichita Falls were in Vernon yesterday.
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