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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
4
Postal notice from Vernon Texas dated May 21 195 with instructions for readers to send both old and new addresses for timely mail, notes second class mail under act of Congress 1874, lists subscription rates of one year 1 50 and six months.
Citizens celebrate the resolution of a road location dispute east toward Vidaunion in Wilbarger county. The compromise salvages $65,000 in state highway aid and ends the delay, with officials stressing the need for community progress over local contention. Vernon is noted as free of obstructionist elements.
Guggisberg leads by example as Red Cross contributions exceed the quota ahead of the campaign. Eight families of James give an average of $10 each, challenging local business leaders who gave $1 to $25 amid limited resources. Leaders aim to finish Wilbarger county’s fund in one day, inspired by prior success and determined to meet the goal despite pygmy contributions.
Dr Clinton Lockhart dean of Texas Christian University preached on The Pearl of Great Price at Central Christian Church Vernon asserting Christianity outshines other faiths after reviewing global religions. He cited Cairo’s university and contrasted religious aims with love versus law. Mary Martin made a local musical contribution after the sermon. Ad notices follow.
Honorable Lucian W Parrish of Henrietta Clay County spoke in Vernon Monday afternoon at the corner of Main and Tease streets in support of his candidacy for Congress in the new thirteenth district He will address Odell tonight and Harrold tomorrow night as part of his campaign schedule.
East Vernon hosts a pie and ice cream social at the school house tonight to raise funds for the Red Cross. The event features patriotic speaking and a general good time. Everyone is invited.
The Gkiaunion Red Cross unit hosts an ice cream supper on Wednesday night with plentiful desserts and other attractions planned to draw attendees for the fundraiser.
Louis Bright of Candyland underwent an operation for removal of tonsils at Worth Friday. He is resting well and expected home within a few days. Friends of Mrs. W. W. Wright report she is in very poor health after a long illness. Rev. Russell and Charles Fielder visited in Altus Sunday. Jay Clarendon bread at The Ei Cute. Mr. and Mrs. Z. W. Wheatley spent Sunday in Bowie with Mrs. Wheatley’s sister. J. Renfro listed as contact for stray or stolen animals. Mrs. Hagler of Amarillo visiting daughter Mrs. H. I. Farrel. Cotton Seed for sale first-class planting, 1.50 per bushel in bulk, 1.60 in sacks fob Chillicothe. Cotton Oil Co. ad. Pendletones in Fort Worth to attend daughter Anna Jo’s recital at Texas Christian University.
Crowell figures C P Sandifer J A Tunter L D Campbell and B W Self visited Vernon late last week. Mrs HR Schindler and RR Waildrip passed through Vernon Friday en route to Wichita Falls for the War Savings Stamps workers meeting there.
The W O W lodge at Elliott joins with the school for a pie supper Saturday night. Ice cream will be served. Candidates are invited to speak with brief remarks. Lou Lucian W Parrish of Henricita, a candidate for congress, will speak.
J. FLB Kincheloe returned Friday from Visalia California where he visited his daughter Mrs. M. Stubblefield. He was suffering from an infection of his hand caused by a bad scratch.
Last Wednesday night the girls of the Senior Cass of the Jocal High School entertained the class with a line party at More's Theater, followed by refreshments at Fle Candyhind.
Henry Norton lost control of his car near Red Bluff last Thursday as a strong wind gust swept the vehicle off a bluff. The car rolled three times, but Norton escaped major harm beyond a broken arm after the first tumble.
Trevathan's offers good bread while Clifford Long takes a position at The Candy Band and Elsie Robinson joins the Retail Mercantile Association. Mrs J Pat Pope and daughter returned from a visit in Wichita Falls as Fannie Johnson plans a visit to Vernon and Atlanta. A. Rnebsalim, a high school instructor, traveled to Wichita Falls on business as July golf gear is promoted by Fendleton & Son.
Alfred of Wellington spent Sunday night and Monday with his cousin in the vicinity of Waurika Oklahoma as he travels onward.
Mr and Mrs ELD Trevathain visit to Wichaa Balls Sunday with relatives Mrs Trevathan will spend several days there
Three men can bale two to three tons per hour with a blockless self-threading hay press. Built in three sizes. Williams Mill Mfg. Co, Texarkana, Ark. adv. So ditp soda Arkansas.
James Has Red Cross quota surpassed as Vernon residents support a fundraiser at the school house. Ice cream and cold drinks sale raised 7057 dollars, 2257 over the requested amount. Edmondson chairman thanks donors and praises Trevathan’s Good Bread.
Mr and Mrs Emory Rhoads returned Friday night from Oklahoma City where Mrs Rhoads spent time undergoing medical treatment.
If you have found anything or know of a strayed or stolen animal please contact RR Rentro at telephone number ending in 6-3te.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs to relieve a child’s constipation. It claims a teaspoonful today can prevent sickness tomorrow, describing symptoms like crossness feverishness stomach sour and poor appetite. The ad promotes a gentle, pleasant tasting remedy that cleanses the liver and bowels with no griping and notes to check for genuine product labeling by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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