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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1924

Page

5

Bowers Braley Featured In Wichita Education Talk

The article notes ACK BOWERS and BRALLEY speaking in Wichita on education. It mentions Bowers’s bout with Trammel, ongoing injuries, and a focus on high school funding via a Student Loan Fund promoted by The College of Industrial Arts at Denton. Bentley emphasizes education as a path to productive labor and lists Vernon High School’s loan plan rollout.

Ack Bowers Bralley Wichita Etident Vernon Bith Hool M. Tradley College of Ininustrist Arts Denton Iments Locat High School Psone Fle Brailes Panhandle Bentley Bratley Dexa Vernon High School Rotary Club Quanah

Roberts named Parker School principal after trustee vote

A. Roberts, formerly superintendent in Truscott, was elected principal of Parker School by the board yesterday afternoon. Dr J. J. Tull was chosen to fill the vacancy created by A. F. Finton’s resignation, and K. Storey was appointed secretary in place of A. B. Wain. Roberts brings a strong record as an instructor.

A. Roberts Parker School J. J. Tull A. F Finnton K. Storey A. B Wain Mr. Roberts Truscott

Cold weather slows crops and brings visitors home

Local notes describe ongoing cold spell affecting cotton crops though growth remains cautious. Mrs. W J Capps moved to husband’s home near Oneal after illness, while many neighbors report visits, travel to Vernon for business, store supplies, and kinfolk gatherings. Several Armstrongs visit family in Vernon and nearby towns amid winter conditions.

Odd Odell events and local notes from Jackson Springs

Fragmented report covers a Sunday morning pause at Odell School. Mentions Mrs. C. A. Pickering, Mr. Miller, A. D. Worley, and local social events at Odell. Notes farmers dealing with cotton, fruit harvests, and entertainments, with uncertain dates and names.

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Local clubs announce weekly meetings this week

The Swastika Forty-two club meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. G. £. Robinson of Nubers street. Circle No. 4 of the Methodist church tests monthly after noon with Mrs. Iver Carney. The Rainbow Girls meet Monday night at the Masonic Hall. The Rebekah lodge meets tonight at the Odd Fellows hall.

G. £. Robinson Nubers Street Ehurch Moidhly Iver Carney Masonic Hall

Mrs McCaleb Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club

Mrs W B McCaleb hosted the Tuesday Bridge club at her Bismarck Street home. Weems Curis won high score with a painted box prize. Three tables played as Misses Mary Anderson Dell Summer Olive Shive Besthey Swartwood and Mines George Hardin attended along with S S Mininger McCurdy S C Rodgers Clint Swartwood O Youngblood and Weems Craig.

W. B. McCateb Clu Bismarck Street Weems Curis Mary Anderson Dell Summer Olive Shive Besthey Swartwood George Hardin S. S. Mininger McCurdy S.C. Rodgers Clint Swartwood Youngblood Weems Craig

Mrs Archer Honored At Porty-Pwo Monday Social

Mrs R J Shive and Mrs I W Bailey entertained with forty-two Monday night at Mrs Shive’s Cumberland street home honoring Mrs E H Archer of Long Beach California. Ten tables of guests played with a delicious course served at the close. Guests included Mrs B W Archer and many local couples. Decorations featured roses and amaryllis.

R. J. Shive I. W. Bailey BE. W W. Archer W. Pp. Berry G. Jd. Parrett Daniel Bond W. al. Huggins W. K. Long B. V. Wicks J. K.jyeever Herbert Farrell Rb.t. Evans Harry Mason L. G. Hawkins A. C. Roger Ll. K. Johnson A. A. Murchison Dv. ‘Roownsend Youngblood Eb.ar Piper S&s. McCulloch Cook Walter McCalets John Meredith Barney Williams Mer W. P Leslie T&s. Sewell Della Phoussets Lillian Murchison Olive Shive Long Beach Calif

Social Art Club Meeting With Mrs Earle Norwood

The Social Art club met with Mrs Earle Norwood this afternoon. After a brief business session, members conducted a sewing bee and continued work on collaborative projects.

Earle Norwood

Better Homes in America Gains Wide Endorsement

Representative men and women across the United States show strong interest in Bet ter Homes Week from May 11 to 18. Leaders including President Coolidge Mrs William Brown Meloney Dr Livingston Farrand J Horace McFarland and Theodore Roosevelt praise the movement to raise American home standards and the home as the foundation of civic life.

U.S Better Homes Better Homes In America Coolidge Advisory Council of Better Homes In America William Brown Meloney Livingston Farrand Cornell University Better Homes Advisory Council J. Horace McFarland American Civic Association Advisory Council Theodore Roosevelt Navy

Pleasant Valley Social Notes and Commencement Guests

Aubrem Adams spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Luther Anderson and family. A singing convention at Odell drew a good crowd Saturday and Sunday. Commencement attendees from Odell last week included Mr and Mrs Hall Watson Mr and Mrs B C Bratcher Mrs W F Bell and children Mrs B L Haynes M Kester Mrs Nora Cook Mrs Tala Turner Vera Cook V ebna Bell Enla and Joavnita Bratcher Mr and Mrs Edd White Mrs Cecil Miller underwent surgery at a sanitarium on Friday.

Aubrem Adams Luther Anderson Odell Hall Watson B.C. Bratcher W. F. Bell B. L. Haynes M Kester Nora Cook Fala Turner

Curtains Finished for Modern Home Event

A decorative curtain project was completed for a modern home. A refined ice course was served by Mrs Norwood Mrs Eddie Colling Mrs Walter Bildsten Mrs Gladner Yeans and Miss Thelma Sherrill.

Norwood Eddie Colling Walter Bildsten Gladner Yeans Thelma Sherrill

Oil Lease Transfers and Undivided Interest Details

South Vernon Oil Company assigns to Thelma Wells in survey blocks within Section 99, Block 14 of the H. & T. C. Ry. Co. survey. Thelma Wells then conveys to 8. A. Guiberson an undivided one half interest in and to specific tracts within the same survey, preserving prior titles and survey references.

South Vernon Oil Company Thelma Wells St. BE A. Guiberson S. KE Ss. BE

Archer City Visit Highlights Teel Holmes Electra Figures

Mr and Mrs Clarence Teel visited Archer City on business while Vernon Tone and the May Theater held events. Rev and Mrs 8 H Holmes and grandson Sam of Electra were in town on Tuesday for business and social calls with friends.

Mrs Clarence Teel Archer City Out of the Kitchen Vernon “Tone May Theater

Long-Bell lumber posts and salvage terms noted

Fragmentary OCR lists Long-Bell Lumber lereosote posts in six seven eight foot lengths with a 36 5te specification. Missing context makes exact sale or use unclear.

For Sale Roses and Ferns A Flower Stand Ad

Mrs. H. Sewell offers cut flowers including roses larkspurs and two kinds of fern at 2002 Texas Street. Telephone 33.36-81C. Classified ads get results.

Sewell Texas Street

Local Visitors And Family News From Enid To Jacksboro

Todd and Mrs Hise host visitors including Mrs Lucille Okla and Miss Mable Doremus of Enid Oklahoma. Doremus returned home after extended visit with Mrs Elmer Hise. Mrs R T Coffee and daughter Sybil Marie visit relatives in Jacksboro. Mr and Mrs Howard Brindendal and their little daughter visit P L Sneed and parents.

Mable Doremus Enid, Okla Elmer Hise Fittie Sybil Marie Jacksboro Howard Brindendall of Quanal P. L. Sneed

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