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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1919
Page
6
Citizens of Vernon urged to donate trees and funds to beautify Ballow Park. Mrs. 4 A Carney notes donations, Rallew has planted sixty four trees, and the committee seeks more trees and money amid funding shortfalls including 700 from J P King. Civic pride prompts support for park improvements and recreation space.
March report from Red River covers farming prep as farmers list land and prepare crops. Social items include visits, gatherings, and furlough news from Willie Sherrill of Camp Travis. The column notes letters from Marvin Tater who serves in France and health updates for several residents.
Commissioner Jois L. Greene names road overseers for Precinct No 1 including Parker Bonrland J A Hunt M T Travis J A Turkett L H Creager Y U Henderson and John Lemon. Two more vacancies remain to be filled by Greene.
A Texas resident, W. M. Tucker of Haskell, reports severe back ache and kidney pain relieved by Dean's Kidney Pills. He later states he has not needed kidney medicine in over four years, endorsing the remedy from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo. Ad shows 16 cents.
Plainview notes show Miss Mertie Thompson recovering from appendicitis, Mr. Hee Johnston visiting from Lelia Bake, and Effie Barkley hosting a party for cousin Mr. Raines of Vernon. Efforts record a singing evening with Mr. and Mrs. M. Crownover and many friends, plus a Mississippi wedding at the Brock home and a party for the newlyweds. Beet Scott and Tom Smith families ill with influenza. B Baker visitors in Davidson.
Roy C. Russell of Vernon visited Odell on business Tuesday. Miss Matty Stowe made two trips to Vernon. Elizabeth Starr celebrated her fifth birthday. Mrs. Starr has been ill this week. Three inches of snow fell Friday night after rain. Mrs. Foster has been on the sick list. A dance for Mr. and Mrs. Rushing drew a large crowd. Robert Haggard visited his sister Mrs. Huie. School program Tuesday night drew good attendance. Marie and Ruth Grimes missed school a week with influenza. Rev Russell and baby of Vernon spent part of the week in Odell with Mrs. Burch. Each grade in high school planted a tree on the school grounds. Myrtle Thompson is improving from appendicitis. D Vassey and Maggie were in Burhbarnett Thursday and Friday. Rev W W Adams filled his regular appointment at the Ramlist church Sunday and night.
Recently married couple plans to move to Mississippi. Mrs John W Phoules visited Harrold, while Leslie Robeson started a new job at Bank of Odell. Frances Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Johnson, suffered a viral fever but is improving. A T Vassey visited Wichita Falls and Mrs A A Wilistos visited her daughter. T W Newton traveled to Alvord to show C A Mays cinema. Forrest Shelton returned from Brick Oklahoma to manage his father’s ranch. W P Starr heard from son Lawrence in Bendorf Germany, in better spirits. Theodore Collins left his position at Bank of Odell due to illness. M Collins battling a severe influenza case since December.
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