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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1924
Page
6
Sapulpa boxer Mickey Savage and Vernon’s Dicik fought to a ten round draw in Wichita Falls last night in a semi final. Savage pressed early, but weakened late as Bowers kept him at bay with a long left, both sides trading blows with Savage earning a unanimous draw in rounds one and two and the final scores 135 to 150 pounds.
Local residents visit, illness notes, and social events across Walters Oklahoma Vernon Texas. Mrs Brandma Petty remains very low while Earnest Closson shows improvement from illness. Several gatherings include Baptist church dedication, Sunday prayer meeting, and a large Will Key social.
Little Miss Evelyn Ross daughter of Mr and Mrs Bowie Street hosted a small party for her tenth birthday. Guests enjoyed a delightful afternoon with cake and gifts as candles were blown out and wishes for prosperity and happiness were made. Names of attendees include Joyce Puckett Eugenine Tiess Gwendolyn Edwards Mae Gross Oma Lee Grego Wright Elizabeth Dorothy Lynn Hall Magi Liams Pervin Hoyle Williams Yom Glover Louise Kressenvers Ina Joe Bryant.
Weeh Bourland, a pitcher for Vernon High, badly injured his left index finger, his pitching hand. The accident will keep him out of the air games this summer and hinder his participation in the twilight series, ending his season early.
Mr and Mrs J. B. Amarillo stopped over yesterday to visit Mrs B. N. Leak, from Waxahachie, after a visit with relatives.
In five fights since returning this spring, Bowers has won four and drawn one, making him the clear favorite on North Texas fight cards.
Vernon old students gather at Mrs. C. J. Barrell home then toast marshmallows and weiners. The TSAG class phoph ecy reading sparks rapid-fire reminiscences. six 1896 graduates present and living. guests included Mee. W. F. Turner of Wichita Falls and Mrs. W. Mansell of Disley.
About forty will depart Sunday for Memphis to attend the Confederate reunion next week. Bus fare from Vernon is about 22 dollars with good rates arranged. Seven veterans of Camapveil signed up: J. A. Creager, W. C. Lundy, John Scott, A. Lrongs, W. J. Penton, Peter Bradstreet, and 4. H. Hardison. A partial list of relatives accompanying them includes Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, Ruth Tolbert, T. A. Hamilton, Claude Hamilton, Miss Jessie Johnson, L. A. Ferguson, C. F. Dean, S. B. McKinney, Mrs. J. A. Carney, and Mrs. a. Williams.
The Samuel's Barber Shop in the Lighty building on East Texas street reopened yesterday after a brief closure for repairs. A new floor plumbing linoleum and refreshed walls and ceiling were completed.
Eastern Star chapter to hold open installation of officers Saturday night at Ma gonie Hall. All Masons and families invited. Mrs Uattie FE Beadle of Chilli cothe will conduct the ceremony.
Vernon High School ended its baseball season after the school closed last week causing the three day series with Abilene High School to be canceled.
The Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs J N Johnson. Devotionals were led by Mrs BR FE Dickenson. The program for the afternoon was led by Mrs 8 E rood and included a fine discussion by members on the last three chapters of our study of Japan. During social hour the hostess, aided by Mrs H W Norwoo, served refreshments. Twelve members attended.
The Sacred Harp Singers of Wilbarger County will hold an all day singing at Tolbert Methodist church on Sunday, June 1, according to Archer, the association president. The event includes a noon dinner served and invites all to attend and spend the day.
A church notice invites attendance at 9 45 a m worship and a 5 15 a m service with subjects Sand or Rock and Eagle's Nest. The message lists pastor Evgen hg and greetings to friends and relatives from Lewis P Kopp and family.
Sunday school at 9 00 a m German language service at 10 00 a m English language service at 3 15 p m sermon What Shall I Do to Inherit Eternal Life Evening service Path Cometh by Hearing Bible class Wednesday evening Bring Walther League Messenger May issue Discussion on Church Membership Pastor Y A Birnbaum calls members to attend multiple services and midweek class as published in the church notice.
A property notice offers a $500 reward for the conviction of any person stealing or handling Milner cattle. The cattle bear a Lofted Moon brand on the left shoulder and are identified as 42 Stp T. J. Milner.
Summer work at the High school begins Monday morning June 2. Mr and Mrs B W Pyle and Vernon Pyle of Crowell spent Sunday with their son L Pye.
A fragmented advertisement mentions rug cleaning services and hourly or daily rental options. It includes partial street address details and unclear contact points, suggesting a local business listing with pricing by time or service. The readable items indicate a cleaning and rental business presence without complete contact data.
A notice states that my registered black jack will begin the season at my property located eight miles northeast of Vernon, H Hilde Brandt.
For sale or trade a five passenger Buick touring car. See Thompson or Hugh Thompson at the filling station for details. Contact 40 310.
George Davenport and family departed for their new home near Littlefield this week, shipping household goods by freight while the family drives through. Davenport has long owned land in the area of the court trial and has lived near the Fair grounds. He is pleased with the plains country but still prefers Wilbarger.
Mrs Gladner Young hosted the Howe club at Mrs Hick Youngs home Thursday afternoon. Mrs Leo Norwood was elected president, succeeding Mrs J A Birdsong. Miss Castlebury detailed the clubs proceedings as Infinity Week was discussed. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers.
Dr BE Dickenson, long employed at the Standard Training Bible school in Chivendon, is scheduled to return home tomorrow after completing teaching duties.
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