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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1919
Page
6
Rain postponed the city trash campaign led by City Marshal R H Bratton to clear cans and rubbish before warm weather. Haulers may operate today and tomorrow if weather allows. dozens of loads already moved to Pease River. Residents can call City Hall to haul waste now. Bratton vows regular inspections and prosecutions for dirty premises.
Thalia March 2 report notes Mr and Mrs W J Hammond grave illness with pneumonia. Local residents Fred Brown from Burk Burnett and family returned home. Several visits and social events including singing at Garland Burns and visits by Evans Mitchell Crowell and Albert Streit near Talmage. The Planters Gin Company schedules final run for March 27 and urges cotton delivery by Thursday.
Mr and Mrs W L Dyer of Witgh Olda have been guests of his sister Mrs Olive Lewis on Maiden street for several days.
Word arrives that Jack Ferguson has reached Newport News Virginia from overseas and is expected home in a short time.
Fargo reports a range of local happenings from pneumonia cases to school events. Highlights include a basketball score 17 to 18 in favor of Fargo high, interscholastic meet tryouts with Monette Brooks leading seniors, and pie supper proceeds of 2440 dollars.
Health in Plainview remains good as farmers plant corn. Rev Sisk of Odell spoke at the schoolhouse. Mrs Chas Green of Burkburnett visited relatives. Mr and Mrs Will Reynolds hosted a tacky party for the young folks. Several locals attended gatherings at the Thrash and Riddle homes. HH Hockersmith, a Bureau of War Risk Insurance field master, passed through en route to Lawn Oklahoma on official business.
Rain over the weekend boosts the wheat crop improving prospects after years of poor yields. Interscholastic basketball between White City and Red River teams highlights a busy week with girls leading at White City and boys favored by Red River.
Community planting crops and tending gardens as spring arrives. Updates include ailing father in Lingleville Texas, a new baby girl for Mr. and Mrs. Orin Maynard, Bible School starting next Sunday, overseas service updates, and local visits. Frost threatens blossoming orchards.
Shipment of pew furniture and rugs arrives for sale at bottom prices for cash or exchange for secondhand goods at The Bevery-Thing Store on Steady West Texas Street.
Mr and Mrs Arle erring were Visitors in Electra on Sunday. The brief notice notes their visit to Electra, with no further details of purpose or events.
Ray Carney came back Sunday from a business trip to De Leon and other points in Central and West Texas. An advertisement notes kodaks are sold at Pendleton & Son's with the slogan Eastman it isn't a kodak. Ad included.
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