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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1918
Page
1
Privates Leslie Rape from Whitney and Arthur Pelton from Boston, recent Marines veterans from France, spoke at Chillicothe High School after returning from Chateau Thiery. Rape described raiding plans, gas attacks, mule losses, and a bayonet encounter. Pelton joined in recounting frontline moments and rescue efforts.
Vernon area receives 2 to 3 and a half inches of rain aiding fall wheat sowing. Reports from Ohonton Tolbert and Chillicothe indicate heavier rainfall. Wilbarger county sees a good rain, Forecasts say acreage may rise with government seed money and prior land tilled for loans. County agents call the rainfall timely for fall pasture and farming prospects.
Ob servers report the Russian Thistle or tumble weed gaining a foothold in eastern Wilbarger County. FE. Rhoads observed long fence lines infested during a week’s survey. Experts warn it is hard to eradicate once established and urge gathering and burning to prevent seeding and widespread agricultural damage.
Regular trains on all railroads under Federal administration will lay over one hour during the night of October 26. At 2 AM October 27 the country returns to standard time and clocks are turned back one hour. trains must then conform to the regular schedule as ordered by the Director General of Railroads.
The local German Lutheran Church sustained significant damage Saturday night during a patriotic event. Three windows were shot out and the building peppered with shot. No suspects or leads have been identified.
The Red Cross appeals for tin and platinum to aid the war effort and restore the local chapter treasury. Acceptable items include tin foil, lead foil, collapsible toothpaste tubes, pewter, and platinum jewelry or components. Donations may be left at the Red Cross rooms on North Main Street or with George J. Mason at Swartwood & Company.
Laymen convene at Ronda on Sunday for an all day service with Rev. L A Foster preaching in the morning and the laymen leading the afternoon program. Dinner will be served on the grounds.
The Speakers Committee of the fourth Liberty Loan arranges Privates Pelton and Wilharger Marines to visit Vernon next week. They come as praise for Wilharger county’s “over the top” effort and will speak at various venues including attendance at the Vernon Chamber of Commerce. They were at Verdun and helped stop the German drive, currently in Henrietta and Seymour, with Sunday plans in Vernon including a church appearance.
The Record raises price to $2.00 starting November. Subscriptions not prepaid will be discontinued due to a government regulation. Publishers have no option. Attend to renewal now by calling the office or mailing a check.
Mrs J Dale will return from Chillicothe to lead Vernon efforts for any emergencies from the Spanish influenza epidemic. Local women are being trained as graduate nurses or aides, with four graduates named and further recruits planned for service locally or elsewhere. The Vernon service committee will assess capacity and availability across the community.
Ted Cross ships bath towels linen napkins handkerchiefs and sheets to St. Louis for a Red Cross drive. Twenty five bath towels fifty face towels fifty napkins fifty handkerchiefs and tom sheets were sent. The women greet the response and thanks go to Empire Laundry for laundering and Parker and Marlow for hauling free of charge.
Subscriptions to the fourth Liberty Loan in Wilbarger exceed $205000 with many towns and railroads contributing. Two new $10000 subscriptions were reported by A B Wharton of Vernon and J F White, a former county landowner, boosting county totals and signaling strong local support for war bonds.
Dr Sherman’s brother Lewk M writes from France dated August 15 describing a year of service near Chateau Thiery and near the fighting line. He recalls scant personal gear, sleeping without a blanket, and asks for magazines as he and comrades cope with the war. Master Joe Clough hosts a birthday party for six year old Joe Brown with games and gifts at South Eagle Street. attendees include Jim Crawford Naomi Sewell Naomi Brown and others.
Union services were held by the Iran Congregations at Vernon church with Rev. Miller of the Vernon area taking part along with members from nearby congregations in a joint service.
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