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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1923
Page
2
Vernon artists aided a Wichita recital noted for its violin performances during Susk Week weekend at the Kemp hotel. The event featured pupils of Allen Nelson with pieces by Dworak Mendelssohn and Verdi, performed by Vernon and Wichita Falls musicians, earning praise from local attendees.
An unsigned Vernon advertisement extols Dean’s Kidney Pills claiming they cured kidney soreness back pain and irregular function after a few boxes. The testimonial cites W C Ferguson and Mowle St Vernon praising the product and urging readers to ask for the same remedy priced 50 cents by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Tuesday meets feature Miss Oleeta Younghead and Mrs Roy Abbott, Avalon and Delphi clubs plan Wednesday luncheon at Bailey Hotel, Bob Perrell hosts Thursday group, Joe Parker and Mes join evening at Chely home, Miss Brinstheads hosts Wednesday party, and Home Economies group gathers Wednesday with Mrs W J Stuckler for fiber study.
Mise Blanche Melarty of Vernon, a University of Tesas student, ranks among the top honors of 4 022. About 30 students earned special honors for the splendid grades, with Melarty placed in Group No 2, signifying highest general grades across the institution. Veron residents attended a recital by pupils of Eithel Allen Nelson. Members of Hillcrest County Club plan a party at the club Friday evening with a long guest list. Mrs. G A Hansard underwent a serious operation at a local sanitarium. recovery reported favorable.
The Benevolence Committee of the Central Christin Church will conduct a Saturday Market at Massie-Verdon Grocery Store on Saturday May 19. It invites community support and items for sale to aid charitable programs.
Elmer Hise, a bride of Just, is honored with a miscellaneous shower given by Mrs. Lloyd Fow hoy and Mrs. A Kressenberg at the latter's home. Friday afternoon about thirty guests attended. Ruth Tennert sang a solo and Bonnie and Louise Kressenberg read readings. Gifts were presented in a wagon decorated in pink and white. Joseph Kressenberg and Louise Kressenberg participated, with a kitchen-bride centerpiece and wedding cake. Refreshments included brick ice cream and angel cake.
Mother's Day was observed Sunday by the children of Mr and Mrs James Stafford of Fargo who surprised their mother with a visit. Guests arrived at noon with baskets and a dinner. Present were Mr and Mrs John Lairington of Spurs, Mr and Mrs Ed Edwards of Shamrock, Mr and Mrs A Hood of Vergon, and George Stafford with Mrs Stafford and Jennie Coffee of Fargo.
Mrs FE Hanes hosted the Seaturday bridge club Saturday at her home on South Stephens Street. Three tables played with Mus. Harry Colley winning the field score. Mrs Pam McKiniels of Wichita Paris sister of Mas Tames won the guest prize. Rosahid Cotrse was served.
Mrs Erwin McCarter of West Wilburger Street hosted the Friday afternoon bridge club. Mass Coceie Youngblood won high score, while Mars M Carahway of Shawnee Oklahoma received a guest prize. A white luncheon was served.
Guests at a West Texas Church recital praised the pupils of Mrs Vernon and Miss Warrington for refined training and stage presence. The program showcased expressive singing and music with notable performances and liberal applause. McGarter of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce left for San Angelo to prepare for an ice convention, with others visiting Vernon and area friends.
Wallace Reid stars in a melodramatic farce at the Verpor Theatre this week titled Thirty Base Entitled Thirty Base A melodramatic farce adapted by Walter Woods from a play by A B Thomas and Chivion Kinniltm The plot centers on John Calawalader Plovd a wealthy yornetisn whose sympathy for distress leads to trouble with his fiancée and other belles while charity work exposes him to danger.
Catarrh is described as a local disease influenced by constitutional conditions. The advertisement promotes Halls Catarrh Medicine with an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces to aid in ridding the system of catarrh. Sold by druggists for over 40 years. J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
A man from Jolns wart faces a heated pursuit after swearing to kill John. The fugitive hides in a jail to avoid murder, while the jail's scenes unfold with notable entertainment and tension surrounding the case.
Screening for a high school event offers admission at 25 and 35 cents with a 4 cent option for interested students. This fragment from a local notice hints at a school play featuring Clarence at Welih Theatre.
Mr and Mrs Ri K Brooks were seen shopping in Vernon on Monday as they visited local stores. The sighting places the couple in the town's retail area during the afternoon hours.
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