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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1921
Page
14
A letter argues public schools should teach religion as a positive influence, criticizing secular critics who use sarcasm and anti religious lectures. The writer urges immediate action to ensure Bible truths reach American youth amid rising concerns over secular attitudes.
Editorial notes that the United States Railroad Labor Board will announce wage reductions for transportation employees on July 1 after previous wage increases caused higher costs and reduced traffic. The piece argues reductions may spur efficiency and renewed rail activity, with potential wage-driven hiring and rate boosts to revive the system.
An Orange speaker, Mr Stark, criticizes Texas redistricting while urging education campaigns to inform older residents about perceived injustices. The remarks surface during a Wednesday luncheon, highlighting tensions between regional interests and state reforms.
The text contrasts West Texas and East South Yesas with vivid local images such as malarial mosquitos pond lilies Meyicums cowboys and horned frogs. It urges betterment and notes communities can start a campaign of education and organization.
Helen I Mascher of New York City built a sandwich firm supplying dainty wax wrapped sandwiches to drug store soda fountains nationwide. From a first order of sixty sandwiches she grew a large business employing hundreds and earning over fifty thousand dollars annually.
Wil Ware's service for Wizgerald will be held at the Oklahoma Church of Christ Sunday morning and evening with invitations extended to all. A local notice directs readers to J B Ruiz's office for details while town grocers announce a shipment of White Crest Flour and Massie Vernon contracts. Mrs S Brooks of Kaufman visits Ver.
The schedule lists Sunday worship and Bible School times for S W Hayne Gus Ramage and Foy E Wallace Jr with services at 9 45 a m 11 a m and 8 p m. Wednesday prayer and youth programs are noted. Missionary Frank McNair will preach during both hours in the pastor's absence for Wayland commencement.
The May 27 dispatch notes rain benefits for cotton corn wheat and oats. A Friday pie supper raised 21 for auditorium funds with about 60 pies offered. Bourland and East Vernon baseball beat Millett 26 to 15. East Vernon scouts play Millett next Saturday likely 2 or 3 PM at Pion Dichmend. Final exams and state tests are ongoing. Church services were led by Rev. Cardwell with a large audience. Work on a new school cistern began and a muzo is planned for next week.
College Sunday prayers and Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 o clock. Pastor Jd A Birnbaum and E L Moore preside. Services at 10 50 am Bible Class 7 50 pm. Sunday School 9 45 am Preaching 11 am and 9 pm Women’s Auxiliary Monday 3 30 pm Prayer meeting and choir at 8 pm Wednesday. Services weekly at 11 am City Hall auditorium.
J. A. Condon announces his pasture near Condon Springs is off the market for this year and converted into a picnic and camping area for visitors.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Randolph of San Antonio arrived Wednesday to visit the latter's sister Mrs I E Piper and family for about a week.
Reverend Rouse, pastor of the First Baptist Church, will deliver the commencement sermon for Wayland College in Plainview. The college, a Baptist-supported junior institution in Texas, expects to graduate two classes and sixteen students.
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