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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1922
Page
4
For Commissioner Precinct No 1 A M Bourland seeks re election and RK J Byars is a listed candidate in the same precinct with statements of their candidacy.
A national observance recalls 60 000 lost in war with tribute to fallen soldiers. The piece contrasts reverent memory with the plight of veterans returning home suffering hunger and want, urging material aid and ongoing remembrance to honor their sacrifices. It also critiques Darwinian ideas as a historical aside.
King Scythe and General Weed rally Vernon residents to volunteer in weed control as heavy rains and sun drive rampant growth. Scientists warn the overgrowth endangers health by concealing harmful microbes and inviting mosquitoes. Early, vigorous weeding is urged to protect community appearance and health.
A clipped editorial note complains that a full citizenship census has never materialized and that renewing the service would be impractical, suggesting renewed efforts may avert broader trouble.
More than thirty five couples attended a barn dance at Hill Crest Country Club west of town. Attire ranged from farm maidens to caricature outfits. Prizes included a tiny pig for best makeup. refreshments featured pink lemonade, ginger cookies, and doughnuts.
Mrs. W. C. Baker hosted a Sunday school calendar party assisted by Mrs. R. E. B. McMinn with calendar and rose decorations. Confederate veterans plan a Richmond reunion, leaving June 16 from Vernon post under J. A. Creager with one cent per mile fare, three day camp, thirty day rail ticket limit, and stopovers. a June 3 court house meeting invites interested locals.
Miss Katherine Wheatley hosted a Friday night slumber party at her W Wilbarger Street home. The group visited Allingham Park for a sunrise breakfast the next morning, served picnic fashion to Adelie Housells Katherine McCulloch Elizabeth Hicks Katherine Ray yor Sue Hiatt Virginia Creath Leta Williams Christine Keltz Katherine Dodson Merle Brunson Ruth Seowell and Mrs. J W Wheatley.
Miss Beulah Ladd hosted the Entre Nous club yesterday afternoon at her East Wilbarger Street residence. Guests included Mrs. Dan Sumner Miss Lucile Holt and Miss Ken Stanudifer. Bridge was played with Frances Groves winning high score and Ruby Theiss low score while Lucile Holt among guests took the high score prize. The hostess served a salad course.
Congress veteran Joe Cannon announces he will resign, noting that at least three men recognized a good thing when they saw it. The remark underscores dissension within the party as Cannon contemplates stepping down.
Wilbarger County will lose July 1 the services of Rose Eilmann a public health nurse with the Red Cross. The piece laments the lack of public financial support and warns that sickness may rise as health coverage lapses and pledges remain undelivered.
The Record features tested dessert recipes by a qualified cook. Aimed at solving the question of what to bake for dessert the column lists ingredients and steps for sweets using sugar butter eggs oatmeal flour milk baking powder and spices with vanilla and nutmeg.
J A Creager, local commander in Chattanooga Tennessee, aims to cut or surpass a target tied to TH272 and a brick cream product from LB and W Drug Co, including a phone contact.
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