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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1924

Page

2

Vernon High School Defeats Legion 37 to 14 in Friday Game

Vernon High School basketball beat the American Legion team 37 to 14 on the legion court Cumberland street. First half saw the high school lead 17 to 4 while the Legion struggled in the Cooper period. Walker led with 15 points as the high school outpaced the Legion with substitutions listed for both sides.

Vernon High School American Legion Legion Court Cumberland Street Legion Walker

New Castle County Dairy Drive Doubles Purebred Stock

A five year dairy development in New Castle County Delaware boosted milk output and dairy cattle quality. Programs, clubs, and cooperative efforts brought in purebred cows from federally supervised herds for tuberculosis control, expanding purebred dairy cattle from 380 to about 900 locally. Four surplus stock sales topped 7 000 dollars.

Amead New Castle County Del Club Minmry

Political Announcements for County Offices and Commissioners

A dense list of political notices names many candidates and incumbents across county positions. It includes for County Judge Warlick. Tax Collector Mitts. Clerk Brock. Tax Assessor Newth and Perebee. Sheriff Edmonson and Wallace. County Attorney Meacurdy. Treasurer Buster and Alderman. Superintendent Pierce and Hollar. Public Weigher Walkhall, Edmondson, and Newt Prost. Commissioner No 1 Bourland. No 2 McDonald Ferguson Milner. No 3 Page Hamilton Reynolds Brows Blackwood. Justice of Peace Griffiths Blackwood.

Distriec Joan A. Storey of. Warlick Mitts. Com Blair HW Bd. Coleman J.W. Brock JE. Creeelection Yred Newth I M. Perebee Parr Brooks Por W. Frank Edmonson Thos. BE. Plerce I. A. Hollar M. L. Walkhall Alex) Edmondson H. N Newt Prost G. W.georges Jordan A. M. Bourland WG. McDonald Roy Ferguson J. J. Milner P.O Hamilton JM. Reynolds ii F1. Gobr Justice of Peace VY. J. Griffiths W. M. Blackwood

The Ruling Passion at Vernon Theatre

A Vernon Theatre showing of The Ruling Passion features George Ardessie in a comedy drama about honesty in business. Alden and Merrick fight deceit by Peterson as they labor to save a garage venture and prove integrity wins. Local figures Mrs King and Miss Haney attend, with others from Quinah.

George Ardiss Willie Vernon Theater Alden Artisa

Bridge clubs host gatherings this week in Soceal calendar

Miss Asther Swartwaeads entertains the Tuesday Bridge club today and hosts the Delphian club tomorrow afternoon. The 2021 Bridge club meets today at Mrs. J. V. Townsend’s West Wilbarger street home. Mrs. Roy Abott hosts this afternoon at the Avalon Bridge club. Mrs. L Trooper entertains the Bou Huey Club Friday afternoon.

2021 J. V. Townsend West Wilbarger Street Roy Abott Avalon Bridge Club Mrs. L Bou Huey

Burnette Towell Celebrates Eighth Birthday

Burnette Towell, son of Mr and Mrs W T Howell, marked his eighth birthday Saturday at his Tolar street home with lawn games. A darkened room showcased a birthday cake crowned with eight candles as guests made wishes. Ice cream followed the cake and Burnette received numerous gifts. attendees included Bob Parks Raphael Veto Alten Fults Glenn Robinson Reed Smith and others with Marguerite and Truman Parks assisting.

Burnette Bob Parks Raphael Veteio Alten Fults Glenn Robinson Reed Smith Billy Tackersmith Jamies Punt Medsown Jon Alden Robert Hewell Marguerite Truman Parks Henry Parks Dduwell

Fifteen Men Out for First Base Ball Practice

Fifteen bats were out yesterday afternoon for the first baseball practice of the year. The team is largely new with only four veterans back and new infielders. The squad shows promise, with nearly the same battery as last season but only one old infield man Hack remaining. Coach A B Winston says the team has not played together yet but will work on team play in the next ten days if weather allows. The high school records suggest high expectations for the season, and student interest is strong as the opener versus Crowell on March 21 looms.

Jim” Alden Alden Peterson Giurage Bill” Merrick Edward J. Burns Aiden Merrick Grant Beng Angie Alden Yo Men Neady Crowell A. B. Winston

Baptist Women Hold All Day Prayer Service

The women's Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church dedicates an all-day prayer service linked to home mission work. Aimed at supporting the church's 75,000,000 campaign, the event runs until about five this afternoon with many attendees noted this morning and more expected. A special program adds interest to the daylong service.

First Baptist Church

Rogers Injured by Live Wire at Gin

C Q Rogers suffers a serious shock after coming into contact with a live wire while sharpening gin saws at Peoples gin. He was rushed to a local hospital for first aid and is expected to recover, physicians report despite the severity.

TY. Q. Rogers Peoples Gin

Yelvington Appointed Manager of Wilbargen County Fair

The Wilbargen County Fair Association directors elected H B Yelvington as fair manager for this year. He will oversee publicity and the catalogue and arrange the carnival. The fair dates are set for September 24 to 28, with officials predicting one of the best fairs in Witharger county in years.

Wilbargen County

Farrell to Build Modern Tilling Station at West Vernon Corner

HL B Farrell plans a new tilling station at the West Vernon highway corner to serve tourists and local trade with a modern setup. Sheriff Campbell of Crowell visits the city on business. Mrs L L Bryant shows improvement after ten days of illness. Long's Battery Shop reports remaining bean batteries in stock. Rev C F Taingston and Mrs Taingston of Chillicothe were in town on business. Charles Z Marts travels to Childress for a district Methodist missionary institute.

HL. B. Farrell Vernon Sheriff Campbell Crowell Charles Z. Marts Childress The Methodist Church

Snowin and spring hope echo in rural note

Gertrude McIlugh notes spring sentiment as robin songs and budding dogwood appear while Edgar Mellugh and family visit from Dallas. Vernon National Farm Loan Association advertises farm loans at 5 1 2 percent for 35 years. Mr and Mrs Oscar Holman announce the birth of a son on Tuesday morning March 4.

Edgar Mellugh Virginia Grace Dallas E. J. McHugh Oscar Holman

How Is Your Cash Register

Fred McBride, an experienced mechanic on National Cash Registers, is at the Bailey Hotel. He repairs and overhauls all models, carrying tools and parts, and aims to repair your machine rather than sell a new one. Better have yours attended to.

Enced National Cash Registers Bailey Hotel

Methodist church designates midweek service as Sunday school night

Superintendent Rev D I Killougia of the Methodist Sunday School will lead the midweek service designated as Sunday school night. The service will begin at nine o'clock.

Killougia Methodist Sunday School

Mallow Hostess Delights Tuesday Bridge Club

Members of the Tuesday Bridge club were entertained by Miss Jolande Mallow at her South Main street home. Four tables played with Harriet Thomas winning high score and Mrs. George Hardin taking the guest drive. A salad course and date pudding with whipped cream followed for numerous club members and guests.

Jolande Mallow South Main Street Harriet Thomas George Hardin L. McCarer BO Youngsloand Joe Parker Louie Bower H. M. Haney Munger Yo PH. Bae Basin W. K B. Shipp J. Martin Dan Suomer Mary Anderson Ruby Williams Esther Swartwood Beu Ab Ladd

Federal Land Bank Loan Plan For Farina Farmers

The Federal Land Bank will take up the loan on your land and carry some for thirty five years at 5 12 percent interest. Vernon National Farm Loan Association, W N Stokes, Secretary, 17 Ste

Vernon National Farm Loan Association W. N. Stokes Sie Wilbarger County Ste Federal Land Bank Vernon National Fara

Hard early season clash ends with Archer City win

The Harrold and Archer City basketball games Saturday afternoon and night were tough contests. The afternoon 20 to 20 tie showed both teams fighting to the end. Archer City won the night game by one point, 24 to 20, as both squads left the conference run for State championship and moved high in district meets.

Harrold Archer City

Marriage Licenses Granted Last Week

Couples married or granted licenses for nuptials include C. B. Willis with Clovis Palmer T. J. Collins with W. M. Halford Lord Bell with Bessie Morton F. Newell with Johnnie Nicks and Fred Duff with Leatta Jordon.

C. Br, Willis Clovis Palmer T. J. Collins W. M. Halford Lord Bell Bessie Morton F. Newell Johnnie Nicks Fred Duff Leatta Jordon

Local grocers add new Chevrolet delivery truck

The Shive and Viper Grocery announce a new Chevrolet delivery truck purchased this week from M. Ladd, local dealer. Proprietors report the store remains in solid condition after a fire and expect a strong year ahead with the new vehicle boosting business prospects.

Shive and Viper Cummin M. Ladd

Train to Brownwood for West Texas Chamber convention

Riggs, a trainee passenger for Prisco Lines, has been in Vernon for two days arranging a special train to Brownwood for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention.

Riggs Prisco Vernon Brownwood

Saapeson Return From Hillsboro Visit

Mr and Mrs Saapeson have returned this week from an extended visit in Hillsboro Mrs Saip son will restore her position as arm clerk at the Denver station on a few days.

Saapeson Hillsboro Saipson Denver Station

Fergeson Drug Co Prescriptions Available Day and Night

Freon sour physician may refer to 24 hour prescription service offered by Fergeson Drug Co. Contact number listed as 28,7-2te for phone orders or inquiries.

Fergeson Drug Co

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