Bourland School Honors Seventh Grade Pupils
Christine Gregory and Ruby Bourland tied for honors in seventh grade with a 9 percent general average. Orva Cook led eighth grade with the highest average, 0.6 ahead of seventh graders.
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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
10
Christine Gregory and Ruby Bourland tied for honors in seventh grade with a 9 percent general average. Orva Cook led eighth grade with the highest average, 0.6 ahead of seventh graders.
A man who rejected heaven or hell dies and is laid out in a casket on South Street West of Broad. Friends joke at the viewing, provoking Mrs. Tompkins who scolds, noting the dead man’s disbelief in the afterlife and his dressed presentation.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune notes a fish shortage reversal in New York and Boston markets while contrasting reports of extravagant buying nationwide with the presence of many “suckers.”
The nationwide strike to curb prices has reached New York. Mrs. Howard Chandler Christy, wife of the famous artist, joins the effort. Hundreds of prominent men and women pledge to wear blue denim overalls and ginghams to help lower clothing costs.
Willie prays loudly for gifts on the eve of his birthday. His brother teases about praying aloud. Willie insists God hears all, noting Grandma’s presumed deafness.
A Louisiana woman asks Vernon residents who raise Bourbon Red turkeys. The chamber of commerce will negotiate purchases and asks interested parties to contact them.
A new abstract office will commence operations on May 10. The initiative aims to streamline title searches and provide clearer property records for clients and lenders in the region.
The Vernon scene hosts a trio of spring parties at the J. A. Dixon residence on West Paradise Street. Misses Woodie and Beryl Dixon organize with chaperones including Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Dixon and others as Williams Jazz orchestra provides music for the gatherings. Attendees include Juanita Youngblood Adelle Sumner Nellie Pettit Mary Anderson and many more with several out-of-town guests listed from Oklahoma, Missouri, and Canada.
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