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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1922
Page
2
Wilbarger county receives increasing radio uptake as The Record seeks articles from enthusiasts about the radiophone. The paper invites reports on new receiving sets, methods, station broadcasts, and related science stories, urging signed contributions with writer addresses.
Fort Worth Texas Oct 12 Moslhab Temples fall Ceremonial set for Lake Worth amosyne on November 25 with over 250 novices expected. Morning street parade banquet at mosque moon, first and third see ftems, second section a revelation to the nobility and a grand bill in the evening.
Claude Hamilton, a farmer, was the first to pay county, state and school district taxes for 1922. Carl Haseloff, Joe Adams and J. Al. Koesee paid on the same day. Bunker of Vernon paid city taxes first, with Vor nom Hardwire Co and District Judge Wd. Ac Nabers second and third on the collector's books. County Tax Assessor Bish noted forthcoming payments, calling them a convenience to collectors and the public to fund teachers salaries.
Attendance at city schools runs ahead of last year with over 1250 pupils enrolled. High school enrollment reaches 332 the largest on record, Central 400, Parker 240, Shives 180, and the Negro school 135. Peak attendance expected in January when compulsory schooling begins.
The Yachty Produce Company of Vernon has consented to forward all chickens donated by the Wilbarger Foard Baptist association to furnish a dinner for the Buckner Orphans Home. Each community supplying fowls must leave them at the produce store by Oct 19 and provide their own coops.
Fred Steen, a negro, was fined $2 and costs in county court after conviction of reckless driving following a collision on West Wilbarger Street in April. Steen pleaded not guilty. His car overturned but no serious injuries were reported. Steen claimed lights from Mr Drawa's car blinded him.
The Record shows a complete line of engraved Christmas greeting cards in Vernon. Orders before November 1 receive five percent discount and customers pay nothing until December. Call 171 for a sample book delivered to your home.
The East View cemetery association executive committee is actively collecting yearly dues this month. Collectors are visiting members to obtain the annual payment.
The W. Co. T. U. met at the Library yesterday at four o'clock and chose delegates to the annual convention in Fort Worth on October 24 and 25. Delegates from the Vernon Union include Mesdames A. Allison, BE. McCurdy, and Rens Watts. Vernon Mutual Life and Accident Association promotes its popular insurance offering with a call to join and a postal reply.
Mrs. F I Edmonson was hostess to the Saturday bridge club at its first meeting. Five tables were in play with guests Rupert Sewell A B Swartwood E L Dohoney Roy Hartin Everett Haney Fred Thompson Miss Jewell Nowlin Annie Bennett Allene Trollar. A salad course was served.
The Tuesday club met last Tuesday at Mrs Dan Sumner's home. Four tables played with Mrs George Harditt winning high score and Mrs Armstrong low score. Mrs Fred Hannah received the guest prize. Attendees included Misses Dow Standifer Vera Warrington Olive Shive Mary Tom Sumner Dell Stammer Esther Swartwood Lucile Holt Mary Anderson Johnnie Mallow and Messieurs Walter McCaleb Fred Hannah Clint Swartwood Orba McCurdy George Hardin and Mrs Armstrong. Refreshments were served.
A hearing date in the Farm Bureau Cotton Association case against Wilbarger county farmer M. Keeslee was postponed to October 28. The association seeks to stop sale of remaining cotton under contract claiming breach and asks for writ to turn over topcrop and for damages up to 605 dollars. Judge Nabers noted readiness to rule but allowed delay for appeal preparations.
The dollars of f i s qinvint is asked as attorneys' fees to pay for the suit against Mr Keeseo while 3104.55 is set down as acting damages the corporation claims to have suffered through its failure to deliver the four dates. The suit is the first filed in this part of the state and a similar Waxahachie district court ruling denying an injunction against a farmer weighs in. The local case and Waxahachie one are key as whichever the supreme court first rules will determine the contract's validity governing millions in cotton business.
Pear seller Vernon Froit lists choice Colorado pears at the Vernon stand. Shoppers seek fresh fruit with seasonal supply and price details.
At The Churches Christian Science Service every Sunday at 1 a.m. at city hall. Subject Oct 15. Golden text: John 1 27 2A. Everyone is welcomed to attend these services.
All-previous records of the Sunday School were broken last Sunday. An advance goal is set for next Sunday. Morning worship at 11 o'clock with a sermon on Paul. Evening sermon at 7.50 p.m. titled resisting the good. Everyone is invited to attend these services.
Dr Mims, pastor, leads Sunday school at 9:45 AM and Sunday morning worship. Evening service at 6:30 PM with theme Gods Great Salvation. Music highlighted as a feature. Public invited. a hearty welcome awaits all attendees.
J L Moore Ph D pastor encourages continued Sunday school attendance after a strong start. He calls members to return next Sunday for a full morning service and notes the improving turnout as a positive sign for the program.
A church invites all to attend last Sunday and next Sunday services at 11:00 am and 7:20 pm. The morning topic is What is Man. The verses emphasize Scriptural guidance, Christlike character, and Christian conduct in a simple reverent service.
Pastor Robert KE Dickenson leads Sunday school and morning worship with organ music and sermons. Evening service, prayer meeting next Wednesday, and a Bible topic. District Womans Missionary Society meeting held at Crowell with local attendees. next meeting planned for Monday afternoon at the church.
A Church of Christ in Cordell Ola drew a large crowd last week to a meeting for a sick preacher. The turnout was so strong the church building could not hold all attendees.
The Church of Christ in Vernon completes a directory report and urges members to submit names and addresses this month. Pastor J. Thos. Be. Milholland asks members to call him for ill or personal attention at 135.
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