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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1921

Page

13

Local Aid Sought to Relieve Unemployment

Vernon Chamber of Commerce urged support for National Conference on Unemployment proposals. Joseph H. Defrees urged mayors to form Local Emergency Committees and mobilize business leaders to speed nationwide relief through community programs. A Wilbarger county road project was cited as a means to create jobs and infuse money locally.

National Conference On Vernon Chamber of Commerce Joseph H. Defrees Chamber of Commerce of the United States Defrees Uvers Vicini Wilbarger County

Omission Sparks Confusion Over Church Revival and Crest Dance

A local newspaper notes errors in last issue mixing a revival report at the Christian church with a Saturday night dance at Crest Country Club. The editor cites production haste and a missing dash as the cause, insisting the misprints were not malicious but clerical.

Christian Church Fll Crest Country Club Hill Crest

Watertaiy Kutre Nous Club Hosts Bridge Afternoon

Watertaiy Kutre Nous Club hosted the Kutre Nous Bridge Club on Main Street Wednesday afternoon. Miss Parker won the club prize and Mrs Swartwood the guest prize after a three course tea.

Bob Don Standifer Kutre Nous Bridge Club Thede Tone Main Street Telen Hiatt Geraldine Parker Ruth Batchelor Beilah Ladd Charlie Mae Northcratt Annie Greever AR. Swartwood Chandler Cariway Vera Sturrington Amaly Joe Pendleton Miss Parker Swartwood

Drillers Reach 1200 Feet in Triangle Northward Push

Yriogle Drillers report depth between 1200 and 1800 feet south of town with steady progress. Security measures protect operations as water supply lines were arranged near two miles via steam pump and harler equipment. A local note mentions visitors Miss Noelle Meibbin and sister visiting Vernon to see their parents.

Yriogle Triangle W. No Beaver Wichita Peis Misa Noelle Meibbin Alpe Whoo Bear Vernon Hlf, McKitbi

Fishermen Rescued After Liner Passed By

Captain Albert B. Randall of the United States liner iin is suspended for failing to aid three Brooklyn fishermen adrift twelve hours in a disabled motorboat seven miles offshore. The Hudson sighted signals but did not stop, later rescued by the Nantucket bound from Boston to Philadelphia. The three men Albert R. Taveri Edward D. Young and William W. Taveri testified at the hearing while Randall claimed another steamer was closer and he had ordered his wireless operator to notify the freighter.

Albert B. Randall United States Iin Brooklyn N. Y Atlantic Hudson Nantucket Boston Philadelphia Randall Albert R. Taveri Edward D. Young William VT. Taveri

Fifty Attend Bridge Luncheon at Hill Crest Club

Fifty Hill Crest Country Club members attended a Tuesday bridge luncheon with Cosmos decor in the dining room. The four course meal started with yellow watermelon cocktail and continued with whipped cream and coffee. Ecards displayed hand painted sunflowers. The high score trophy went to Mrs. W. B K. Long.

Hill Crest Country Clu Cosmos W. B K. Long

Odell Couple Wed Here in Simple Ceremony

W. W. Matthews and Alice Carter of Odell were married here Tuesday by Rev. Pearson. They plan to make their home in Odell. Shoes cheaper at McRhinnin's than since 1917, an advertisement notes.

W. W. Matthews Alice Carter Odell Rev. Pearson McRhibbin's

Marriage licenses issued in October dates Nineteen

Marriage licenses were issued October 11 to W. W. Matthews and Mrs. Alice Carter of Odell, and October 12 to Homer Johnses and Miss Edith Times.

W. W. Matthews Alice Carter Odell Homer Johnses Edith Times

Farmer Cleared of Obstructing Public Highway Charge

Chris Sehmaker of southwest of town was found not guilty in county court on Friday of obstructing the public highway. The trial consumed all of yesterday in court.

Chris Sehmaker

Car Sale Notices Around Town by J A McFall

J A McFall reports the sale of several vehicles including a Dodge Roadster to K Johnson of Crowell a Dodge touring car to Otto Schroeder of Chalin a Dodge touring car to Ernest Schur of Vernon and used Fords to Chas Castleberry and Sid Snuggs of Vernon. Also notes a bungalow for rent with contact details for Homer or Dewey Wilson with phone numbers provided.

J. A. McFall K. Johnson Crowell Otto Schroeder Chalin Ernest Schur Vernon Chas Castleberry Sid Snuggs

L. H. Statcup Shows Gradual Improvement At Home

L. H. Statcup, sick at his home, was reported better last evening. His condition is improving gradually according to updates from his family.

L. H. Statcup Mr. Stateup

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