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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1925
Page
9
A revival begins at Central Christian Church Sunday morning led by Rev. James M. Perry pastor of the church. Perry previously preached as an evangelist in North Carolina earning a strong reputation. Harry K. Shields of Pomona California will lead song services and is nationally known for evangelistic singing.
The article notes Mr. Shields delivered a concert at the local church to acclaim before traveling to Oklahoma City for a Disciples of Christ session in progress there. He was invited for his services and praised for his previous performance.
Mrs J G Ellis hosted a Wednesday afternoon bridge party at her Wheeler Street home. High score went to Mrs Bailey Swartwood and consolation to Mrs E P Hicks, with numerous guests listed including Mrs E L McCarter and Mrs Roy Antle.
Miss Mary Coburn broke her arm Sunday after falling from a horse at the Trail Drivers reunion in San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs. Arney Winton returned home from a visit with her parents in Commerce. The Simmondses’ small son has been ill for a week. Evelyn Lee of Vernon visited Odelle Simmonds. R. W. Brantley conducted business in Vernon Monday. Harold Isam of Freestone stayed with Will Cummins family. Rev and Mrs Yarver visited Medicine Mounds Saturday. Mrs W Frost has been...
A local illness report notes Typhoid fever cases improving. Family and guest visits include Simmonds at Davis home in Farmers Valley, May Fisher in Chillicothe, Clyde Lawson in Chillicothe, Centrell Thornton in Quanah, Brantleys hosting several guests from Hinds and Fargo, and Irene Cardwell with the Davis family. The barber shop move to Ragland, infant Stephenson dies with Tolbert interment, and Mrs. Hale remains very ill.
Lion players show high energy in recent practices with Coach Baggett enforcing two full-team scrimmages daily. Walt Robinson returns to practice amid bruises while Hollar nurses a reshaped nose after last week's game.
The article details Lion players such as Newth Castlebury and Baggett in scrimmages, noting Newth’s shifting positions and English’s tough play. Coach Baggett intensifies drills with hour and a half sessions, splitting teams to rehearse new formations and simulate game conditions.
Miss Bess Edwards will speak to county ladies clubs at the library auditorium Saturday at 2 PM. Miss Emma Gunter says the meeting will cover the value of a county home demonstration council.
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