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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1918
Page
5
Editorial from the Texas Christian Advocate backs the United War Work Campaign with a proposed 170 million dollar fund split among seven agencies. It argues the cause unites Protestants Catholics and Jews in support of soldiers morale, urging unwavering public and church backing for President Wilson's plan.
Roy C Russell Tomer BE Wilson Charles Holder and Frank Byrd ordered to officers training school at Camp McArthur. Induction to occur between now and November 10 per local exemption board. Russell ill with Spanish influenza. father uncertain if he can go. No plans yet to replace him as manager of TH C Russell Son store.
Fargo school will start Monday November 11. Pupils bring all old books to the school house Friday November 8 between 9 and 12 for Rassification. Misses Mayme Allen Lilian Allen Jessie McDonald Leona Smith are teachers.
President Wilson asks Raymond B. Fosdick to unite seven organizations for the United War Work Committee Campaign. He stresses close cooperation without surrender of autonomy, praising the services of YMCA, YWCA, National Catholic War Council, Jewish Welfare Board, American Library Association, War Camp Community Service, and Salvation Army. He warns collective funds will reflect national spirit and bolster the war effort.
Mrs. Solette Minikes is the county’s first tagged recipient for overseas Christmas packages, with T. J. Youngblood and Mrs. Nora Norton among others who have received markers. The Red Cross notes many gifts arrive without tags and warns the Post Office will reject untagged boxes, as each soldier receives only one tag for all family gifts.
Presbyterian church members Mmes. C W Oliver N A Tompson Joe Napier T H Shive A C Boxer and Misses Olivia Harriet Shive Jessie Jenkins and Mary Princes Hicks will oversee the Thrift bank tomorrow. Methodist women led last Wednesday and Baptist women were in charge Saturday.
County Superintendent A Hollar is appointed to report on Wilbarger county schools applying for State Aid. He asks trustees to meet aid requirements immediately so he can file a favorable report. This must be done at Onlee.
T. L. Coleman spent a few days with his family after a business trip to Port Worth Cleburne and other points. He formed business connections with Ben Fp. Allen and W. B. Townsend in Fort Worth, two Vernon natives, and will establish headquarters there while his family stays in Vernon.
Mrs John T Abbott received a missive from King George V sent by her husband in Liverpool. The letter on Windsor Castle stationery salutes United States soldiers, praising allied nations and wishing God speed, signed George R I, April 1918.
Local ad notes a shop at 116 West Texas Street selling lamp globes burners and wicks with a quirky “Everything Store” claim and a nod to “See Us Por Chimps.”
Congressman Marvin Jones has waived his draft exemption claiming status as a member of Congress. He is placed in Class I of the Selective Draft and recently returned from a visit to the war zone.
Firemen were called Thursday morning to a blaze at the home of A Sneed on West Texas Street. Damage was slight and confined to the roof area possibly from a flue. Mrs Sneed, inside the house, suffers from pneumonia. only the chemical engine was used.
A brief plea to women to visit the shop for fitting services, stressing competitive prices and current style. The message emphasizes accessibility and value with a direct call to action.
Walter Ladd and L Jonett dissolve their partnership but continue in business. Jonett moves to the stand now occupied while Ladd relocates to the City Bakery.
Advert says ready at 116 West Texas Street offering top prices for all kinds of used items.
Public notice states Jouett and Laddy dissolved part nership while the signer will continue operating a service car at the old stand with telephone number 19 83 41p.
Leland Carrington of the Express Company in Oklahoma City made a short visit home Monday.
Mrs Alla Tull, mother of J L Tull, left Monday for Waco to visit her son J H Tull. For sale a first class seven binder in good condition offered by M G Neathery, North Main Street or one B5 S4-2te.
I. M. Caruth received a letter from his brother R. J. Caruth stating he has arrived safely in France.
A brief reader note credits J Renfro with a concise line about prioritizing quality items beyond stoves, signaling a shop or column emphasis on selection. The fragment hints at a publisher or advertorial voice rather than a full event.
Miss Cleo Walker of Allas visited her sister Miss Mary Walker last week. Miss Walker teaches in Vernon schools.
An advertisement promotes new candy offerings at Pendleton and Son's Drug Company featuring fresh confections and seasonal treats available to customers.
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