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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1921
Page
4
Vernon’s death rate is unusually low but could fall further with simple precautions. A respected physician notes five or six contagious diseases are present in Vernon, largely due to poor isolation and weak enforcement of health laws. Public education on isolation and stricter municipal health measures are urged to protect the community.
Reported by Mayor Karry A Mason, J. D. Jeans alleged sport and gambler tarred and feathered. Students formed gauntlet for freshmen as three assailants leapt from a car to seize Jeans. He fled upstairs with a pistol missing its cartridges, then may leave town.
The Hill Crest entertainment Committee posts October events at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday night dance on October 7. Friday October 11 hosts a ladies bridge luncheon and a "42" game at 8:30 p.m. October 21 features a dance and a Halloween dance on October 21.
Notice expresses gratitude for past courtesies and asks for future acts of kindness. Mentions appreciation for work titled MARY BERLY. No clear date or location provided.
The article highlights recent titles and authors such as Rella of Engleside by L M Montgomery and The Flaming Forest by James Oliver Curwood. It notes Curwood s Three River Country trilogy selling over 250000 copies and praises Helen of the Old House by Harold Bell Wright and Tarzan Che Terrible by Edgar Rice Burroughs among others.
The Women’s Alliance of the Baptist Church held its annual meeting and voted to change to the Women’s Auxiliary. New officers elected include President Mrs. J. Rh. Allison and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. W. C. Alderman, with other posts filled by Mrs. S. Hogsett Mrs. Lola Anderson and several circle leaders.
The Central Christian Church will begin a revival Sunday October 6 with evangelist Chas. A. Chasteen. Chasteen is noted for strong speaking and liberal thought across Texas. Gus Ratmaige, the church pastor, says the meeting aims at spiritual uplift for Vernon and invites all to join the choir under his music direction.
The H. D. Creath agency in Vernon cuts Packard prices with touring cars and roadsters down 725 to 2550 sedan price down 675 to 3375 and coupes at 5200. These figures include all extra equipment with a lower flat price available.
Miss Rose Kilmann traveled to Dalthart and attended a health conference over the weekend, returning Sunday with notes and aims to apply new insights locally.
Miss Lora Thacker of Croweis visited Vernon last weekend, staying with local residents and sharing time in town events.
Vernon high school has no game scheduled for the coming Saturday. Coach Morten has called nearby towns by phone but cannot find any schools with an open date.
J S Townes announces he will be in Vernon during the first week for piano tuning. He will travel by car to serve patrons countywide. Orders may be left at Huggins' Studio 426 West Paradise or by telephone 226 743.
Guy R. Jones and Ed Jones returned Saturday from attending the Wellington fair, reporting a pleasant outing and noting the event's highlights.
We express our thanks to friends for their many kindnesses during the illness and death of our precious child. The beautiful floral offerings were appreciated. MR. ANT MAS CECIL STEWART, CHARLES JT. WOOD and family. itp
Mrs. R. F. Wright and her two children returned to Alma rille after attending the funeral of Mrs. Wright’s father S. Rogers in Vernon Texas. Mrs. Rogers and her two daughters Misses Allie and Callie accompanied the Wrights home for a visit.
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