Officers and Heroes From Vernon County in World War I
Major Youngblood of the 86th division praised for efficiency during service in France. He earned the French Croix de Guerre and the Distinguished Service Cross and is the son of Mr and Mrs T J Youngblood of Vernon. Captain Hawkins lauds men from Wilbarger Hardeman and Foard counties for their bravery in the Champagne front and at Camp Bowie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elzy
Youngblood
Stayton M. Hawkins
Ynan
T. J. Youngblood
Hawkins
France
Company T
Mend
Champagne
St Etienne
Mankins
M. M. Hawkins
Quanch
J.C. Roberts
Vennon Abstract
Mr. Roberts
Old
National Guard
Nexus Infantry
Maud
Wilburgerrdeman
Wilbar- Hardeman
Foard
Miss M'Carrole Presents Pupils Concert at Methodist Church
Miss Enid McCarroll stages a pupil concert at the Methodist Church tonight with Miss Roberta Beott assisting. Selections include marches, waltzes, serenades and choruses by Rogers, Ward, Lichner, Orth, Pendleton and others, featuring Ruth Sewell, Mary Garland, Mildred Robertson, Catherine Dodson, Dolly Treward, Madalene Fain, Ruth Fowler, Estelle McCroskey and more. Piano duets by Katherine Wheatley, Clara Leutwyler, and Mattie Mae Renfro accompany the singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid McCarroll
Roberta ‘Beott
Rogers
Ruth McCulloch
Swift
Ward
Mary Virginian Sewell
Rolfe
Mary Garland
Schu
Lichner
Catherine Dodson
Aurora
Philip
Ruth Sewell
New Virginia
Atherton
Mildred Robertson
Havokh
Elizabeth Hicks
Heller
Ort
Pendleton Odessa Copeland
Grimaldi
Doris Waller
Frommel
Ruth Fowler
May
Clara Leutwyler
Christopher
Ita Yoakum
Miss Scott
Tannhauser
Lange
Mary Davis
Mende John
Dorothy Heath
P Lesvhetizky
Estelle McCroskey
Godard
Mildred Young
Faust
Katherine Wheatley
Katherine MacCulloch
Mattie Mae Renfro
Local Businesses Advertise Kerosene Kodak Films
Universal Percolators and Herring Bennett Lumber Co advertise kerosene at 20 cents per barrel and Kodak films at old prices. Kramer Studio promotes Kodak film sales and aluminum ware in Electra. Miss Lusa Mae Edmonson, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J A Edmonson, is ill with influenza at the Vernon family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kramer Studio
BOE
Herring-Bennett Lam Her Co
Lusa Mae Edmonson
J. A. Edmonson
Vernon
Rain and Social Life in East Vernon News
Rain refreshed East Vernon as farmers plant cotton and gardens bloom. Sunday School gatherings continue. local socials include parties hosted by Judd and White, with several residents visiting Vernon and nearby communities. County Home Demonstration Agent Ohmie Wilves led girls in project work. illnesses noted for Ruth Murray and Vera White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryenvene
Willi Judd
Lois
Floyd Birchfield
T. Bo Davia
Binchetow
J. N. White
Shirles Baker
Union
Vernon
Ohmie Wilves
PHELAN TO TEACH AT SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
M Phelan from Vernon will teach a History of Methodism course at the Southern Methodist University summer assembly in Dallas. The program includes specialized courses for Sunday School workers and teachers of various age groups from June 1 to 7. Devotional services will be led by Disha Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Phelan
Vernon
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Juhaloska Training School
Binday School
Leaterstin
Mississippi
S. ML 1
Disha Ainsworth
Alaska White Enamel Lined Refrigerators Arrive
31 Gte Sumrow Green arrived Saturday night from Colorado Springs and will spend several weeks in Vernon visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. DB. L. Groen. The item mentions Herring-Benner Tamber Co and Ady, with phones 52 and 88, and references price and quality claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Herring-Benner Tamber Co
Ady
Tarmidoll & Stanley
Sumrow Green
Colorado Springs
Vernon
DB. L. Groen
Improve Your Kodak Pictures With Kramer Studio Help
If unsatisfied with Kodak photos, Kramer Studio in Aidlv offers free assistance to improve pictures. No charge for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kramer Studio
Aidlv
Plainview News highlights from May events and local visits
The May pie supper in Plainview drew strong attendance and raised 56.80 for a Sunday School organ. Local visits include Miss Clara Mue dterne with the Horne family, Mr and Mrs Crownover in Davidson and Vernon, and riders at the Elm Grove singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview
Seunday School
Kaha Beebe
Clara Mue Dterne
J. W. Horne
Cecil Grins
Odell
Hyrum Crownover
Lillian Gooedjobu
Walter Riddle
Riddle
Hte
Downs
Tasemin Thrash
Micloer
Oklon
Alfl Thrash
JT. Thompson
Nettye
Myrtle
Chillicothe
M. Crownover
Dd Crownover
Davidson
Okhu
Effie Barkleys
Marie Standford
Standford
Jesse Doyle
Will Reynolds
Joe Grimes
Ivory Thompson
Ruth
Orpha Beebe
Gentah Towns
Nettye Thompson
Maurine Looper
Clara Mae Horne
Lelon Wink Dutley Towns
Willie Grimes
Melton Graves
Odis Riddle
Elmrove
Warnest
Flmon
Vernon
Anderson’s Trip to Childress on Business
Anderson traveled to Childress yesterday on business while noting a limited supply of Singer sewing machines. Old machines are accepted in trade with easy terms for the balance. Carnth ores and Ady are listed in connection with the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Childress
Dodson's Liver Tone touted as safe calomel replacement
An advertisement warns that calomel harms the liver and may cause salivation and sickness. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute that cleanses the liver, improves energy, and is safe for children, with a money back claim if results are not seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Victory buttons by mail for ex service men
War Department to mail Victory buttons to ex service men unavailable for in person pickup. Official insignia for those who served in the war. Requires honorable discharge or order for discharge and notary seal copy. Dallas office has received badges. bronze for most and silver for wounded or eligible wearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Oil Drilling Near Harrold by Tope Oil Company
Wt Gatewood of Denton represents Tope Oil Company which plans to drill on 160 acres in section 48 two miles east of Harrold. A standard derrick is completed. tools to move on site next week. Capitalization 50,000. project to drill about 2,500 feet examining oil sand. J J Pope of Fort Worth leads the company, with ranch interests in Fourd county and former Charendon resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatewood
Denton
Vernon
Tope Oil Company
Tinrrold
Erowund
J. J. Pope
Mort Worth
Fourd County
Charendon
Mrs Mary Gilliland Dies After Long Vernon Life
Mrs Mary B Gilliland died Wednesday afternoon at age 58 years 5 months 6 days. Funeral services were held at her Vernon residence conducted by Rev Henry M Brooks and Rev W T Reuse. The body was taken to Wichita Falls for interment. Survived by husband R A Gilliland sister Ilie Dickerson Vernon daughter Maunte Minnick Wichita Falls son William Crockett Wichita Falls grandchildren Kate Salmon Plano and O V Wood Eldorado nieces and many friends attended. The couple married in Vernon about four years ago and the husband has lived here over 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Gilliland
East
Texas Street
Henry M. Brooks
First Methodist Church
Stev. W.T. Reuse
First Baptist Church
Gilliland
Wichita Falls
R.A. Gilliland
11Lie Dickerson
Vernon
Maunte Minnick
Ateen
William Crockett
Kate Salmon
Plano
O. Vo. Wood
Eldorado
Oki
Hhusband
Jersey Heifer Sale Set for Saturday at Richardson Yard
Dewey Wilson of Tallert announces a auction of high grade Jersey heifers aged two and three years at 2 pm tomorrow at the Richardson sale yard on Texas Street. Each cow yields at least 8 gallons daily now, and with proper care should reach five to six gallons in a year or two. A Record visit to Mar Wilson's farm found the cows a fine dairy herd for buyers to choose from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Wilson
Tallert
Richardson Sale
Texas Street
Wilson
Mar Wilson
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Bertha White
Lillie Burehfield
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W. M. Bowman
Phelan
M. U
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U.S
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Harrold
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Peoton
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Herring-Bennett Tambet Company
A. C. Hahn
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