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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1923
Page
5
Miss Beulah Ladd hosts an afternoon bridge gathering, Mrs J L Tull welcomes Tome Science and Social Art clubs, Mrs BF Swartwood hosts Saturday Bridge, and Mrs A N Vernon hosts the Delphian club midweek, highlighting social events and hostess duties.
Vernon residents heard on radio about the marriage of Robert Lutz to Miss Olivanna Holly. The ceremony occurred at College Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Elliott officiating. The couple planned to return to their duties in Vernon and at Howard Payne College.
Mrs. R O Gibson entertained the Bon Heur club and guests with bridge on West Texas street. Four tables played with Mrs J A Coffer winning high for guests and a embroidered dresser scarf as prize. Miss Johnnie Mallow won high for the club and received a four bridge set. Salad course served to numerous ladies and gentlemen including C Culbertson, R Martin, T Hooper, Moore, Puckett, Thompson, Wilhelm, Leak, Coffes, Collex, Colley, Parser, Taney, Blackwood, and Rhoads.
Mrs Youngblood entertained the Tuesday bridge club at her new Hill Crest Addition home with three tables of players. High score for the lab was won by Mrs E L McCarter, who received a rose Venetian powder set. Miss Ruby Willbuus captured the high guest prize, a string of Kimber Jedd. A salma course was served to numerous guests including Marty Anderson, C O McCurdy, B L McCarter, Dan Stuaumer, Dell Seimmner, Don Standifer, Sther Swartwood, C J Swartwood, S C Rogers, Vera Ist rington, Lonie Gomer, Ruby Williams.
Mrs Herb Thompson entertained twelve guests for a Tuesday bridge party at her East Marshall Street home. Six tables were set for the games and a salad course was served.
At the close of the afternoon Mrs Thompson entertained with bridge at night. Mrs C Y King won high score for the ladies and J T Glover was high scorer among the men. Guests enjoyed a “Spend the Day With Mrs Johnson” refreshment prize. Mrs J A Tacky, Mrs J Col ling, and Mrs Lela Albright visited Mrs N Johnson at her new home on the highway West of Vernon. The day included old fashioned pleasures like knitting and crocheting, a noon dinner with fried chicken from the hostess yard.
The Hill Crest County social committee announced a change in the Wednesday night dance before Thanksgiving to avoid conflicts with other events. The new date aims to maximize attendance and community participation.
Mrs J V Townsend entertained Wednesday afternoon for the Forty-Two club and guests at her home, hosting a social hour with fellow members and visitors.
Seven tables were played and a salad course was served. Guests other than elit members were Mesdames W Bailey, T E Key, Josephine Collins, C F Warren, Cecil Storey, R K Nichols, Geo W Backus, Cy Long and Dan Bond.
Mrs G A Bell and son Grady return from Huge Oklahoma after attending the death of her mother Mrs Elizabeth Kensle. G Murray of Fort Worth visited J M Knapp family. Newman Toughes spent time with Reginald Hobson. Adams family hosted at J M Knapp. A A ers welcomed a son on November 7. Fargo couple visited Shivers. Rev and Mrs Adams with C T Adams visited Knapp. White and family dined with Perry White. B C C and t Ee White families also mentioned. Jury duty noted for W B Germany. Leela Smith and Te Davis took rooms with Mrs.
Luther White and M A Mayfield spent last week in Vernon doing jury service. A string of locals visited Vernon on Saturday and Sunday including Mr and Mrs W I McCoghren Rev and Mrs W W Adams LL Adams J M Knapp Mr and Mrs W B Johnson M M and Seviour Drasen OD Stane and wife. The 42 party at W V Coffer’s Tuesday night featured Mr and Mrs Perry White visiting Vernon Friday. Weather hindered Sunday school for several weeks but plans to resume at 1550.
Miss Lorie Marshall and friends attended Saturday events while visits continued across Wilkansen covey Electra Wichita Falls and Eliott. Mrs Bred Hoatcens aided her mother Mrs J Faone in Electra as she remained ill. Aunt and uncle Cloddie Wilbrick hosted in Wichita Falls and Miss Tonie Kahl visited. Other locals including Porsie Mason Elzy Lemons and Jovlie Taeas traveled from Eliott to see Av vel Noves, with Rob Wilkinson and his wife also noted.
Local social notes list Vernon visitors Mr and Mrs Joe Recks J Watchens George Lats and George Donges. Visitors included Miss Mary Donges and Miss Martha Donges of Milcott at Sid Abys home. Also noted are Harrold cheerleader Patise Lowe and Harrold cousin Mrs Rey Lemons visiting.
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