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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
1
German delegates reached General Foch early this morning to sign terms of the armistice after revolts spread across Germany. Navy and much of Schleswig-Holstein are in revolutionary hands as Hamburg reports a serious uprising and Bavaria hints at a separate peace if terms delay.
A cyclone toward Wilbarger county Wednesday afternoon caused major property damage across Yolbert White City and surrounding farms. Several buildings including a minister's house were destroyed or moved, two children were windborne but unharmed, and livestock losses were not reported. Rainfall measured three eighths of an inch in Vernon. The storm advanced northeast, about 200 feet wide according to The Record.
Mesers and Mesdames 8. E. Trevathan and H. W. Norwood returned Wednesday from Wichita Falls after attending the funeral of their father J. J. Norwood. They learned Monday he was not expected to live and he died Monday night. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. Deceased was 7 years old. The Record extends sympathy to the family.
Mrs. W. D. Berry, district leader of the War Work campaign, urges Barton County to donate 15000 dollars to support Y M C A huts and canteens for soldiers. She notes huts in France and America, letters written daily, and the effort to keep soldiers active and connected with home through Y M C A and allied groups.
A report details how 170 million dollars supports seven agencies aiding American troops overseas. It covers housing, libraries with millions of books, letter paper, shipments of supplies, theater and athletic programs, and motion pictures. Agencies include Y M C A Knights of Columbus Jewish Welfare Board and Salvation Army. they operate huts hostels libraries and entertainment to accompany soldiers and sailors throughout the war.
St B Sherrill was chosen to fill the unexpired term of BE Smith as secretary of the Retail Merchants Association. Smith resigns to move to Wichita Falls and pursue oil field development work. Miss Fisi Robinson remains as stenographer and assistant to Mr Sherrill, with meetings moved to 10 am on the third Thursday each month.
Word from Vernon confirms Mrs. O. F. Barker, formerly of our area, died Tuesday. She had lived in Hall County.
Mrs J C Manis died in Memphis after illness while husband C Manis serves in Camp Taecock Georgia. Funeral held in Memphis with Vernon mourners. Arnold Lampe overseas with two other brothers in the U S Army. he traveled from Camp Travis to Florida and Virginia.
Mrs Martin Bildstein receives a wartime letter from her son in the 56th Infantry. He describes an automatic rifle squad, weaponry including a gas mask and belt, and says he is sleeping in an old barn. He notes high prices for candy and tobacco and reassures the family while serving overseas.
No services were held at the Lutheran Church on Sunday because Rev. J. Girnbaach is sick. A Mission Feast service had been planned but will be held at a later date. Mrs. Girnbaam is also ill.
Committees prepare to canvass every school community in Wilbarger county for the United War Work Fund 15 000 goal. Vernon leads with about half of the total. many communities assign chairmen and set specific per community quotas ranging from 50 to 800 dollars with installments through December 2 1918 and January 15 1919 to March 1 1919.
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