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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1923

Page

5

Social Calendar Highlights Bridge Clubs and Visits

Mrs Dan Sunmer hosts the Tuesday Bridge club while Mrs Avey White entertains the Avalon Bridge club. The Delphians meet Wednesday with Mrs W A Wilhelm. Mrs Wo IK Song of West Wilburger hosts the Thursday widge chip. Thursday Mrs Hugh Conner will entertain Friday bridge club members. Mrs Mary Young of McKinney visits niece Mrs Wi Babasin. Vernon Musicians team to Wichita Falls for state convention includes Mrs Od Burrell, Mrs W T Berry, Mrs L F Piper, Mrs Vin Stokes. locals Roy Killough, Y H Babasin, B C Christian, Harry Colley, Myatt Napier, Birdsong, A H H Murchison, O oR iell accompany Beulah Ladd and Vera Harrington on various days.

Dan Sunmer Avey White Delphians W. A. Wilhelm Wo IK Song of West Wilburger Hugh Conner West Texas Street Vernon Beulah Ladd Vera Jiarrington

Fargo Community Club Meeting Planned for May Fourth

The Fargo Community Club will meet May 4 with Mrs Nora Brown handling the usual business. The program includes Poultry Houses by Mrs James Stafford, Washing Poultry Houses by Mrs G T Beavers, Pin Money round table by Mrs W R McDaniel, Records by Mrs Po Stafford and Mrs Sam Cannon, Interior Decorations dining room led by Miss Pihel Sweatman.

Fargo Community Club Nora Brown Lewning Poutry Hrouses James Stafford G. Tf. Beavers W. R. McDaniel Po Stafford Sam Canneon Pihel Sweatman

VRE Surprises Husband With Birthday Party

R Musiman Jr a farmer nine miles south of Vernon was surprised Sunday when friends gathered from all directions. His wife planned a surprise 41st birthday party with a splendid dinner and many presents. Friends attended to share in the celebration.

R. Musiman, Jr Vernon Mr. Floffman

Mrs Romer and Miss Williams Honored in Vernon Tenn

Vernon visitors Mrs Dan Romer and Miss Ruby Williams were hosted with spring decor and a tea at Mrs Jno Bomer’s home. Attendees included Mrs Clarence Berson, Mr and Mrs G Bieseley, Dr A Garland, and many others as guests and hosts enjoyed a May baskets ice cream course and light bridge.

Dan Romer Ruby Williams Vernon Tennessee Shelter Vais Bath Alps Nelson Mesdaiies di Romer Arthee Siotth Opalik, Burton John Pherton Miide Currie Misses Williams Avalon Bedigevinh J. G. Shonda Avy Hoover Tolye Street Oh G. Ee

Rev Parker Veteran Baptist Minister Dies in Tyler

Rev. E. W. H. Parker, 82, died in Tyler while staying with a son during spring and summer months. He had resided with his daughter Mrs. L. J. Mims of Vernon until recently, and was buried in the family cemetery at Shiloh in Rusk county. He had been a minister for many years.

Parker Tyler E. W. H. Parker L. J. Mims Vernon Shiloh Rusk County

Candyland Fountains A Landmark In West Texas Town

A new fountain described as among the finest in West Texas is being installed at the Candyland business on Main Street facing the courthouse. The large installation caused temporary closure of the shop while crews worked, with costs reported in the thousands of dollars.

Candyland West Texas Main Street

Douglas Fairbanks Novel Career A Stage Start to Film Star

Douglas Fairbanks, famed creator of the Robin Hood film, prepares for a week at the Pretorium Theatre. He began on stage at seventeen with Shakespeare, under Frederick Warde, earning modest wages before a career leap to stardom in talking pictures. His shift from stage hero to cinema offered broader dramatic scope and lasting fame.

Douglas Fairbanks Robin Hlood Pretorium Theatre Shakespeare Avon Frederick Warde Douglas Booth Acti Canclad Hawthorne Henberts

Birth of a Four Nation referenced in WrKe Griffith piece

A historical note discusses David Wrike Griffiths masterful film fragment titled The Birth of 4 Nation. It highlights the film's enduring impact on cinema and its portrayal of nations through early narrative technique.

David Wrke Griffith

Degrees conferred by Vernon Commandery on Monday

Vernon Commandery conferred degrees last night on Bleetry candidates Thus H Miller George S Meyers L Morrison Bert C Wright and M Carroll. Red Cross Maltese and Knight Templar were conferred and Wichita Commandery Sir Knights conferred the Maitu degree. A lunch was served during intermission. Visitors and members came from Wichita Falls Chillicothe Electra and Quasah.

Oil Stove Explosion Sparks Fire at Pease Street Home

A blaze on Pease street, sparked by an oil stove explosion just before 6, caused about $1,000 in damage. The Moore family occupied the residence. firefighters saved most contents and two people despite a fire plug 1,400 feet away.

Pease Street Moore

Short Rotary Program On Account Of Funeral

The Vernon Rotary Club in weekly luncheon at the Halley Hotel today hosted Altus Oklahoma residents as guests. The program was brief as members went to meet the body of Dr Eaton who was buried here this afternoon.

Vernon Halley Hotel Altus Okla Eaton

Team Winners Head to Austin for State Interscholastic Meet

Money was raised to cover Vernon School winners district meet expenses as they head to Austin for the state event. Travelers include Mrs Stella Hodges Miss Hstell Yarborough coach Rob Galbraith and team members Eric Reed Clifton Withers Nolan Backus Thomas Chapman Delmar Langley Ransome Walker and Virgil Farley.

Vernon Austin Stella Hlodges Hstell Yarborough Ro Bo Galbraith Eric Teed Clifton Withers Nolan Backus Thomas Chapman Delmar Langley Ransome Walker Virgil Farley

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Mary Young McKinney Wi Babasin Fargo Club Vre Husband Bowers Vernon Avalon Brutes London Spar Price's Mattress Factory Deaf Smith St White Rose Cafe Walter L. Ferguson Morgan Lindsey Ferguson and Martin Texas and Fannin Street Colorado the House of Service PIRE National Toilet Co Paris Tenn Phoenix Mr. Farmer Oliver J. P. McPherson & Sons North Main Street W.N. Martin & Co Checkerboard
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