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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1922
Page
2
A fragmented list from a past issue showing hardware stores, cookware, baked goods, and contest prizes. Items include nickel plated teakettles, six sherberi glasses, cookies, biscuits, various flours from Vernon Flour, and bake sale prizes like layer cakes. Contests mention Professor Goce and Mrs Murray in prize allocations.
The American Railway Express Company offers free transport for demated clothing and relief goods to destitute Mississippi River flood sufferers in Mississippi Louisiana and Arkansas when sent to recognized relief committees. Flood relief items for Mississippi go to the U S district engineer in Vicksburg Mississippi and similar billing concessions apply to Texas flood districts including Wharton Bay City Palacios and Fort Worth.
Funeral services for Mrs. Maury Rochelle, 66, of Medicine Mound, were held Sunday in Vernon at the local Catholic church. Rochelle died Saturday morning. Services were at 11:30 with burial in East View. Many out of town relatives attended.
G. W. Backus returned from the general conference of the Methodist church at Hot Springs where he assisted in elevating Dr Bam Hay to the bishopric. The vote for the former Vernon resident was met with applause and enthusiasm. Backus served two terms as lay delegate but attended this conference in an unofficial capacity.
For ten days West Vernon well crews have labored to recover tools from a hole three miles west of town. A. B. Dean who runs the operation says the fishing job should wrap up soon but he will not reveal the hole’s depth.
The Woman's Home and School club of Fargo will hold a meeting with Mrs. Howard Hooser at 2 30 Friday afternoon. Full attendance is requested as important business will be discussed.
A delightful Bourland school term end program featured Miss Geraldine Parker and teachers Mrs. Gertrude Jones Mrs. Mary Gross and Miss Annie Burrelsmith. The program included songs readings and acts by primary and intermediate pupils with Lorene Bourland Betty Costa Christine Lewis and Helen Sherrard among performers.
An attractive corner on Pease Street near Mesquite greets pedestrians with bright flowers and tidy surroundings. The Umderwood undertaking establishment sits among blossoms, with gladiolas, geraniums, violets, ferns, and a gambler rose over a rear entrance. A Californian privet hedge lines the walk, creating a pleasing scene.
Rev B S Fitzgerald of Weatherford will occupy the pulpit at Oklaunion Christian Church next Sunday with both morning and night services. He is described as a strong speaker and the public is urged to attend. Also note limited Thermos bottles priced at 1.55 and 1.85 available at B and W Drug Co.
The modern Arab caravan led by Sheikh Bernard McMahon rolled into Vernon on the Colorado to Gulf highway Monday night. They dined at Tl Crekt Country Club, admired the grounds, and attended a dance before continuing westward.
Joseph A. Dalym and a companion from the Bronx set out April 1 to hike 4600 miles to San Francisco in sixty days to win 15000 dollars. They travel without money, sustain themselves by selling photos and acting as advertising mediums, and must avoid trains though limited automobile help is allowed.
Parish notes praise Rev J B McCrory for a well received sermon at the Sunday service. Margaret is highlighted as a valued member of the church and R B Cox is thanked for leadership as the pastor moves on.
Vera Tlarrington hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club at her residence on W Paradise Street this afternoon with Miss Lucile Holt as the sole guest. The event featured a bridge session followed by a two course luncheon.
Notice to Contractors bids will be received for a one story brick school building funded by a $15,000 bond issue. Plans and specs available from Clay Brite in Oklaunion Texas. Bids sealed and delivered by May 27 1922. Right to reject all bids reserved.
The Baptist missionary spent most of last week due to rain and lack of transport but bought a car later and went to Crowell and Foard City for association work. Pastor McNair led a meeting at Foard City with prospects of success while visiting Pastor Bullington at Crowell to view his upcoming church building. He attended a service at Harrold with a sermon by Mr. Rouse and preached twice at Margaret, noting the meetings were hindered by rain and frost.
The City and County Federation of Clubs will hold a regular monthly meeting Wednesday at 4 PM in the library building. Members are urged to attend. Hart ford has stood between patrons and adversity for over a century. A hail policy may save your yearly labor. Davis Webb Summerour. 82-10te.
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