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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1920

Page

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High Prices Peak, Ralph B Leonard Says

Ralph B. Leonard of Irving National Bank says high prices have peaked. He cites tighter money and slower liquidation, warning farmers struggle to sell cotton while Europe cannot pay gold. He foresees money easing by fall and保 notes department store price cuts in cities, but not representative of broader markets.

Ralph B. Leonard Leonard Irving National Bank New York City Vernon United States N. E N. BE S. BE South Bank Red River Littleton Survey Mitchell N. W. Rye Europe Mr. Leonard Japan America

Pupils Recital By Miss Tennyson At First Methodist

Miss Winnie Tennyson presents her pupils in a Thursday night recital at the First Methodist church at 8:30 oclock. The program lists pieces by Nettie Mae Morrison Vermell Spruill Nevada Spruill and others with Mrs P W Hendrix and Nevada Spruill also performing multiple pieces and solos by several students including Ina Mae Craig Lucille Gandy Mila Feggleston and Nell Hollar among others.

Winnie Tennyson First Methodist PW. Hendrix Nettie Mae Morrison Margaret Habcock Bell Boat Vermell Spruill Ina Mae Craig Merry Sprites Lucille Gandy Vermell Nevada Spruill Louise Pickens Noalt Jumping Rabbit Juanita Hill Myrtle Doremus Mrs. P. W. Hendrix Bertha Smith Petey Oval Evans Mila Feggleston Nell Hollar Elizabeth Gilliland

Vernon Visitor Links Clerendon Mercantile Chief

FE. T. Pope manager of the Clerendon Mercantile company was in Vernon yesterday. Pope formerly secretary of the Dixon Dry Goods company in Vernon and has many friends here.

FE. T. Pope Clarendon Mercantile Company Vernon Mr. Pope Dixom Dry Goods Company

Missing Young Farmer From Pleasant Valley Still Unfound

Ray Haynes, 18, of Pleasant Valley, disappeared May 1 after leaving home to aid a neighbor. He is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall with gray eyes and light brown hair, wearing a brown suit and white hat. Sheriff asks for any information to help locate him or explain his disappearance.

Pleasant Valley Beft Sheriff Department Haynes

Teachers Depart on Vacations From Shire School

Teachers plan summer travels and jobs to earn money for home. Many will return to Texas towns like Rice Abilene Canyon Gatesville Waxahachie Boulder and Vernon. Miss Blanche Groves receives a diamond ring from students amid farewell remarks noting her kindness and impact.

Wul Brombatow Shire School Mary Lynn Walker Rice Texas Ethel Hatchett Abilene Birdie Lee Walker Institute Canyon Elizabeth Moore Mechel Rockett Gatesville Waxahachie Myrtle McKinney Flornce Wonack Cool Colorado University At Boulder Flossie Green Henrietta Knox Kinard Vernon Beaumont Blanche Groves Galveston China Miss Groves

Vernon hosts Dallas trade boosters with civic club survey

Dallas trade delegates arrive by train for a Vernon welcome on May 22. A civic club survey will follow, led by Rotary officials from Wichita Falls, to gauge interest in forming a Vernon civic elite. Vernon Chamber plans monthly meetings at the Carnegie Library with refreshments.

R. H L. Coffee Chamber of Commerce Vernon Dallas Coffee Amarillo Fleetra Wichita Falls Carnegie Library Sneha Civic Club Oir Elah

Missouri men join Vernon Record staff

Vernon Record adds two University of Missouri graduates to its newsroom and advertising department. Eric Schroeder of St Joseph becomes reporter while Albert D Sheppard of Poplar Bluff joins the advertising staff. The paper notes four MU journalists now work there including Buford C Brown and C L Sanders.

Missouri Vernon The Vernon Record Eric Schroeder St. Joseph, Mo Albert D. Sheppard Poplar Blatt, Mo Mr. Schroeder University of Missouri Mr. Sheppard France S4th Stth Sheppard Buford C. Brown C. L. Sanders University

James L Jones Becomes Officer in Corporation

James L Jones elected secretary of M Tinderlake Incorporated a Charlottesville Va drug business. Former Vernon Drug Store pharmacist from J H Pendleton era, joins a board including M Timberlake president Walter A Ross vice president and Hugh H Fuller treasurer. Ross brings fifteen years as chemist with Park Davis. Jones joins as prescriptionist after relocating three years ago.

James L. Jones M. Tinderlake Board of South Walter A. Ross Park, Davis & Co Baltimore Jas. L. Jones Vernon Texas Timberlake

Gentry Brothers add wild beasts to show parade

The Gentry Brothers Famous Shows introduce lions leopards pumas and more to their act and plan to add Wild Animal Circus to its title. The Monday May 24 engagement will feature a street parade with old favorites and new animal acts along with clowns and novelty acts drawing in families and children.

Gentry Brothers

North Fannin Street Graded by City Workmen

North Fannin Street beyond Maiden Street is being graded by a city crew after months of agitation. The impassable, broken concrete section hindered traffic to the timber yards and Kell Milling Company. City Engineer Robinson says the improvement serves residents and business, easing access to the Prisco right of way and along the lumber district.

North Fannin Fannin Street Maiden Street Robinson Faun Matin Hoois Kell Milking Company Pannin Malden Prisco

Every Buddy Get A Buddy Week Declared In Texas

Governor Hobby proclaims May 17 to 22 as American Legion “Every Buddy Get a Buddy Week” with a state drive to recruit members. The Texas branch backs a vigorous campaign urging posts to reach eligible citizens, display flags, and even deduct dues from pay to sign up new members by May 22.

William DP. Tobby American Legion Texas Hobby Post Legion Storey State Legion Organization

Vernon Churches Plan Weeklong Revival Campaign

Five Vernon churches will start a simultaneous revival next Sunday and run through the week. Pastors from Amarillo Denton Memphis and other areas will lead services at each church with special music and downtown gatherings. The aim is to attract new members, acquaint newcomers with local churches, and promote church cooperation.

Vernon TV. Virgin First Baptist Clawed of Amarillo Toent The Baptist Tabernacle Rey Wallace Wiest AL Th Jender Church of Christ R. E. Smith Denton Tex John M. Parcus Centra Methodist Chire Senth Bert Worth H.R. Barcus Preshbyterkin Chireh Tey Willian T. Swahmn Presbyterian Church of

Miss Sherrilde Entertains Seniors at West Marshall Home

Miss Thelma Sherrill, daughter of Mr and Mrs RK Sherrill, entertained at her West Marshall home last Saturday for Vernon high school's senior class. About 70 guests attended with games and refreshments, chaperons were Mr and Mrs Sherrill.

Thelma Sherrill Sherrill West Marshall Vernon High School Neste and Golves

Baptism Service Announcement at Presbyterian Church

Reverend Gaines B Hall announces a baptismal dedication for parents who wish to dedicate their children. The services start next Sunday evening at 11 o clock, followed by regular evening preaching at 8 o clock.

Gaines B. Hall Presbyterian Church

Mildred Young Hosts Sunday School Class Party

Mildred Young served as teacher for The Never Give Up Sunday school class of First Methodist Church and entertained the Knights of Honor class Monday evening with about 32 young men and women attending. The J. H. F. Young residence reception room featured shell pink and white decorations and refreshments of ice cream and cake.

First Methodist Church Clase Mildred Young Knights of Honor J. H. F. Young

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