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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1919
Page
8
The First Methodist Episcopal Church South at Vernon Texas announces a Sunday sermon by Rev. Henry V P Brooks titled The Second Coming of Our Christ to Earth. The event invites all worshippers to attend at the usual Sunday service time.
The Victory Liberty Loan campaign in Wilburger county begins Monday April 11 led by N R Heath chairing the local Liberty Loan organization. Organizers say county personnel remain the same as previous drives and each community is fully organized with responsibilities assigned for every resident. The quota is not yet set and the drive will run three weeks with bond terms and interest rates to be announced, likely favoring higher rates and quicker maturities.
The Culture Club gathers with Mrs W A Wilhelm on Tuesday March 2. The program features piano solo by Mrs Cy Long vocal solo by Miss Hazel Vanghi readings by Mrs R D T L Kris tened and Miss Winnye Tenny violin by Mrs ROS McConbe and readings by Miss Scott with piano solos by Mrs H O Colley and others.
Rayland native Luther P. Caldwell died November 17 in a French hospital from battle wounds. He was drafted in Foard County, served with the 90th Division, and went overseas with Ragland lodge No. 717, R. I. O. F. He died after training at Camp Travis and was reported by his brother Pred Caldwell.
J W Lincoln president of the Town Mark Southern Oil Company visited Iowa Park and said a routine review of holdings is underway and the first well should finish about April 10. Mrs. Joe Parker arrived from several months abroad. her husband remains overseas with the American Army of Occupation. Kodak loans, Fastman films, and Detroit vapor stoves are advertised locally. Bennett Lumber Co. is also mentioned in the notices.
Mrs. C J Warrell of Vernon leads Texas Congress of Mothers toward the Eighth Annual Child Welfare Conference in Fort Worth with delegates invited from districts and a three minute report on local work. Notables include Mrs B A Watters and Miss Annie Webb Blanton. Names go to Mrs J L Rawley.
EB Stubbs and Claude Anderson hosted a miscellaneous shower Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. R L Freeman and the Woman's Alliance of the Baptist Church at Mrs Freeman's home on South Mesquite Street. The occasion followed her home burning last week and a number of appreciated gifts were received.
Service car operations relocate to Freeman's Barber Shop beside First Guaranty State Bank. Contact numbers listed as 528 for service line and 121 for residence plus address Ip Stp Ady Station.
John Crawford has reached Tabo Ken New Jersey. His parents Mr and Mrs R Crawford of Vernon report he serves in Company D 167th Infantry 42nd Division and expects to report to Camp Travis shortly.
The We are still saving customers 24 percent on tubs at The Everything Store Trendy West Texas Street. W. J. Campbell of McLean Texas is here on business. Kramer Studio promotes Buckeye and Jersey incubators. Bennett Lumber Co advertises pricing. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pendleton visited Wichita Falls on Wednesday and Thursday.
Crowell resident Boas W. J. Owens purchased fifteen acres in northwest Vernon from J. T. Pettit and four more acres with a house from T. Wagptick. The Thaney-Qats Land Company arranged the deals. Owens plans to move to Vernon by April 1.
Mrs Ross McConibe hosted the Missionary Ruths Tuesday with reception by Mrs Robert Wilson. Devotions were led by Mrs S F Trevathan, Rev HF Brooks spoke, and Mrs Trevathan urged mission study. Mrs PD W Jobe was elected secretary to replace Mrs Wilson who moves to Eleetra. Ninety nine members attended a nine course served afterward.
T. J. Merill and Oscar Helman are home for a few days from Dallas where they attend school. T. J. is a student at Southern Methodist University and Oscar attends Powell University Training School.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It claims to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels, ease coating on the tongue, and restore energy and appetite. The copy warns to buy only the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company and to avoid counterfeits.
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