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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1921
Page
12
At the Pretorium Speedy Meade is assigned to round up eight cattle thieves on the border. He bids farewell to sweetheart Mary Dillon, learns her father leads the gang, and with Mary's help overcomes danger on a Tel ly road night quest.
The Watts community reports operators raising the price action as wells at Watts increase depth. The president notes gradual progress with daily gains and expects the hole to reach deeper levels in a few days if no obstructions are found.
A fragment notes kerosene production in a county area with unclear spelling and missing details. The readable terms reference Water White and a location likely in a county, suggesting a local industry brief.
Mrs Le G Dawkins and her daughter Mrs SoS Munger hosted a spring luncheon with decorative flowers, place cards, and service cues. Guests included Mrs Poe Shive Ates C S McColleigh W C Berry and many others, the reception drawing praise for its floral accents and seasonally themed touches.
Puckett Brothers Grocery announces removal from the old North Main Street building to a new Quarters in the nearby United building next door. The move occurred Monday with the new proprietors inviting the public to inspect the updated store. Guyv and Chauncey Puckett promise a warmer reception once settled.
The Bowerth church will present an evening program focusing on the theme Swings of Christ with readings and Hymns. Participants include Matrine Davie Evelyn Algor Vera Cook Lois McGauehy and Ferda Car ley with a benediction to close. Water White Kerosene is advertised as made in Wilbarger county.
Card of thanks from Mrs Penne Thompson Hous Wright T. Ite expresses gratitude for condolences to her mother Mrs N N Thompsdtt. She notes the sorrow of departure and a wish that she never returned to Vernon. The Wharton residence of Electra Waggoner Wharton in Dallas was robbed Monday night of about 50 dollars in silver. thieves entered the Patterson home and searched the place, with details disputed by a Fort Worth paper. Wharton is a daughter of W T Waggeener.
The post office flag is flown at half mast today in memory of Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Perngias Whitt who died yesterday. Washington officials announced the observance will continue until after the funeral tomorrow.
A couple identified as Farris Thanet and Miss Othe Tot ting wed Tuesday afternoon at the courthouse in the presence of Justice of the Peace T. J. Chiffiths. The groom Turner hails from Mumphreys Oklahoma and his bride from Pipton Oklahoma. The couple plans to honeymoon locally.
Nonsensical OCR fragment describes a 25 header Howe and Purine feed sold by a local concern. The readable text hints at a building, a checkerboard theme, and a question about a Martit event or service. No clear persons, places, or dates are identifiable.
Water white kerosene produced in Barger County referenced in a brief item. No further details on producer or date are provided.
The Thursday 22 Club gathered in Mrs. Clint Swartwood’s home with a salad course and decorations. Regular members attended, substitutes named, and Mrs. Thomas Randolph of San Antonio visited as a substitute for two absentees.
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