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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1923

Page

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Vernon High Dominates Seymour In 11-0 Victory

Vernon High football team under Skipper Galbraith crushed Seymour at the Fair Grounds Friday afternoon winning 11 to 0. touchdowns by Withers Key Thompson and two by Hollar gave Vernon a fast start and solid defense. Captain Vivian Smith was sidelined with a wrist sprain. Vernon to face Paducah Friday at 4 pm and plans to decide the Quanah tie here.

Galbrati Vernon High Braves Seymour Invincibles Fair Grounds Vernon Walker Vernon Boys Sneddon Fiso Galbraith Steing Seyour Geain Vivian Smith Withers R. Key Thompson Hollar Estes Seymont Paducah Quanah Uanah

Meat Loaf Demonstrated At Home Science Club

At a Home Science club meeting Mrs. M. C. Culbertson demonstrated a meat loaf described as very delicious. The recipe printed lists four pounds vertebrae meat, two pounds pork ham, greens, eggs, sweet pickles, olives, cheese, hard boiled eggs and assorted condiments. The dish is molded in pepper rings, chilled overnight, and served on lettuce leaves to yield twelve portions.

Home Science Club M. C. Culbertson

Lumber executives depart for Panhandle convention

R. E. Wafer of Long Bell Lumber Co. and James A. Jornan of Cameron Lumber Co. left Monday for Amarillo to attend the Panhandle Plains Lumber Association convention opening today for a two day session.

R. BE. Wafer Long Bell Lumber Co James A. Joran Cameron Lumer Co Amarillo Panhandle

Vernon Roy Is Class President in Texas Engineering

Dan Hoffman acting president of the Junior Engineering Class at the University of Texas reports Roy H. Parish, once of Vernon, elected president of the class. Parish, a Vernon High School graduate, studied electrical engineering and earned strong support from classmates. He belongs to local sections of the American Association of Engineers, the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, and the Longhorn Rifle Club.

Dan ©. Hoffman Jonior University of Texas Roy H. Parlish Minnie of Parrish Vernon Parrish Vernon High School Furst Juunior American Association of Engineers American Institute of Plectrical

Five-dollar chicken theft ends in court

A white woman pleaded guilty to theft of a chicken after a missing fowl from a cotton picker camp was found in her camp. She was fined five dollars plus costs, with total costs exceeding eleven dollars.

Vernon Wartick

Cranberry Gelatine Mold From Home Science Club

One pair of cranberries boiled in three portions of water. Strain and add two and a half cups sugar. Soak Knox gelatine in cold water then mix with the cranberries. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites and lemon powder. Mold and chill until firm. Cut into squares for serving with turkey or baked meats.

Knox

Social Art Club Meets for Second Year Session

The Social Art club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs Ralph Wing for the second meeting of the new club year. Sculptiring will be studied and the afternoon leaders are Misses da Nab ers Annie Bennett and Mary Blackman. Those in charge of the menu are Miss Frances Collins Mrs John Lute and Mrs Harold Parsley.

Ralph Wing da Nabers Annie Bennett Mary Blackman Frances Collins John Lute Harold Parsley

Robert Lutz Leads Old Gray Mare Band to San Francisco Trip

Abilene Texas station greets the Old Gray Mare Band of Brosewood led by Robert Lutz of Vernon as they travel on the Sunshine Special to the San Francisco convention. The Brownwood delegation and American Legion honor Alvin Gassle National Commander en route. A large Abilene crowd cheers the band and the famous “Old Gray Mare” as the train stops.

Abilene Texas Brosewood Robert Lutz Vernon Texas Legionaries San Pracisco Simmons College Varramore American Legion

Farm Club Boys Head to Texas State Fair in Dallas

Wilbarger county farm club boys Darwin Vaney Buford Sherrard Oran Canchurt Glyn Parmter Iwan Priddy Raleigh Cate won special prizes at the Wilbarger County fair and left for Dallas yesterday to compete at the Texas State Fair. The trip was funded by the Wilbarger County Fair Association and the State Fair. They will stay in Dallas two days with J C Sherrard accompanying them and County Agent Po Chaney meeting them at the fair.

Darwin Vaney Buford Sherrard Oran Canchurt Glyn Parmter Bun Iwan Priddy Raleigh Cate Faru Wilbarger County Iatlas Texas Dallas Tatlis Oy J.C. Sherrard State Fair Chaney

Mrs Norwood Hosts Friday Bridge Club Event

Mrs Dee Neywood of South Nabers Street entertained the Friday Bridge Club. Prize winners included Fuert for first, Oletn Youngblood for high score, with Youngblood also taking the consolation prize. A salad course was served to club members and guests.

Dee Neywood South Nabers Street Filwin Matthewson Fuert Oletn Youngblood Clot Youngblood Jeon Acoye Mosdunes BC Joe Parker Dan Bower Frank Byrd Boom. Haney M. Caraway Mawin Matt

Mrs Cy Long Hosts Saturday Bridge Social

Mrs vy Lene Waar hosted the Saturday afternoon bridge gathering at her North Nahers street residence. Three tables played with high score awarded to Mrs Uubbara Jolley who received a county hand made apron. consolation prize went to Mrs Swartwood, a dresser scarf. A salad course followed for Mesdames Colley Swartwood Swartwood Byrd Robinson Wilhelm Coffee Kwasaw King Haney Parker.

Vy Lene Waar Airidge Club North Nahers Street Uubbara Jolley Lin Swartwood Hub Colley F. Swartwood Frank Byrd Harry Robinson W.A. Wilhelm R. H. Coffee C. M @ksawag T. A. King B. M. Haney Joe Parker

Auto Owners Registered at Tax Office Last Week

The list shows new automobile registrations including I. O. Hamilton Ford Truck L. H W. Molter Ford J. 9. Smith Ford Bron Grot Overland Ed Wegener Ford J. W. Scott Fords Mixx Al fie May Jeffeuat Words W. F. Mourne Fords T. Bodling Hos bile N. G. Lucas Overland Row J. Davis Overland.

I. O. Hamilton Ford Truck L. H W. Molter Ford J. 9. Smith Ford Bron Grot Overland Ed Wegener J. W. Scott

Heavy Rains Cause Widespread Damage Across Texas and Oklahoma

Torrential rains sweeping North and West Texas and Oklahoma have caused extensive damage to bridges and railroad tracks. The Canadian River region reports many washed bridges and disrupted rail lines, with trains delayed on the Fort Worth and Denver system. Farmers fear heavy crop losses though some say soil moisture benefits the wheat season. Water levels threaten Red River crossings near Vernon and Gillespie while other bridges are reported washed out.

Texas Oklboma Canadian River Red River Wichita Malla Shine Fort Worth Denver Claude Ro Pease Duchin Barkhurnett Alecia Ret Odell Toll Vernon Gel Canadian Ottabornine City

Buchanan party visits Dallas Fair by motor

J. B. Buchanan and daughter Miss Annie Buchanan, Mine Hattie Jack er, Miss Regina Greene and Dbde Keen spent Saturday at the Dallas Fair and returned Sunday. They were met at Dallas by the teil Buchanan who is attending A and M College this year. They made the trip by motor.

Kansas City Woman Becomes National War Mothers President

Mrs. HOH. Mecuuer, a prominent Kansas City woman, has been elected President of the National War Mothers of America. The convention was held in her home city, and the organization’s headquarters will move from Indianapolis to Washington.

Hoh. Mecuuer Ehib Wotmn Kansas City National War Mothers of America

Duck Season Opens Amid Vast Creek and Lake Floods

The opening of the duck season is reported with mud and heavy water in creeks and lakes. Hints of tens of thousands of ducks are expected after the cold spell while geese brant and Wilson snipe season also opens. Hunters from Vernaca head out despite mud hoping for birds though no kill reports yet.

Brant Wilson Vernaca

Denver Abolishes Two Trains After Light Traffic

The Denver rail system ended Trains No. 8 and a service between Pat Worth and Childress due to low ridership. Train No.4 now runs through Vermont at 2:10 PM to Fort Worth with changes to arrivals and departures. The two remaining trains keep their schedules with adjustments to time of departure.

Denver Fie Pat Worth Childress Vernon Fort Worth Toand

Domoney to Organize Interscholastic Work

Supt Foo announces Domoney to organize interscholastic work for Denley Childress Colmesworth Hall counties at a university task force in Memphis on a designated date. Dohoney directs District No. 5 comprising four counties and other counties have already been organized.

Foo. Doheney Universitie

Vernon Schools Break Fire Drill Records

Vernon schools set fire drill records last week per Bapt. B. S. Dotoney. Students evacuated quickly with high school in 60 seconds from the class room and 800 seconds from the auditorium, while 245 pupils from Shire school left in 45 seconds. Parker school cleared in 20 seconds and Content School in 58 seconds.

Vernon B. S. Dotoney Shire Parker School Content

Elks Hold Regular Meeting Tonight at Flks Hall

The Elks will meet at Flks hall tonight at 145 o'clock. The gathering is unusually important as standing committees are to be named.

the Elks Flks Hall

FLK Carnival and Jubilee Opens Thursday Afternoon Parade at 4:30

The Pike’s Jubilee and Carnival launches Thursday with a 4:30 parade from the Record Office on Mall Street to the courthouse square. Queen Bobbie Standifer will be crowned at the Thursday night ball in Walling with her ladies in waiting Mrs. H C Caytor, Miss Beryle Dixon, Doris Bower and Don Standifer. The three day event continues Friday and Saturday with a Hat building carnival in the hall and continued festivities.

Bobbie Standifer Bobbie H.C. Caytor Beryle Dixon Doris Bower Don Standifer Record Office Mall Street Courthouse Square Hato Building Roy Dtudseth Ike

Red River Valley Hotel Association Meets Here Friday

The Red River Valleys Motel Men's Association held its regular monthly meeting at the Bailey Hotel Friday night with Mr and Mrs W Bailey hosting. Attendees included out of town hotel guests such as Newman of Idunnaires Carrot Scott of Wiehtta Malle Joseph Uucklasville of Whehtta Fille Luther Turner of Gaines Ville and Reisenberg of Burk Ihurnettis CS Riley of Whehita Pulls was accompanied by Mrs Riley. Kink Williams and J A Dison attended with Migw Ada Veree at dinner while Mayor Harry Mason Cy Long and Dole Shive were guests of Mr and Mrs Baltes.

Red River Valleys Motel Men's Association Bailey Hotel SW. Bailey FL AL Newman Idunnaires Carrot Scott Joseph Uucklasville Luther Turner Gaines Ville Reisenberg Burk Ihurnettis CS Riley Riley Kink Wiliams J. A. Dison Ada Veree Harry Maeson Cy Long Dole Shive Dad Mys. Baltes

Vernon Soung Colple Bride Lexie Marie McCrendon

Mr and Mrs aml Mere4 Johnston of South Main announce the marriage of their daughter Lexie Marie to GC McCrendon. The wedding took place September 2 at Henrietta with secrecy. Parents and local residents learned of the ceremony today. They will reside on the farm owned by Boyd McClendon south of Vernon.

Tala Cooper Maet Wilbarger Street Welock Baptist Church Chas Woat Point Ane Cooper Vernon Georgia Dimstand East View Cemwtery Aml South Main Street Lexie Marie GC McCrendon Henrietta Parente

Cemetery Association Plans to Send Out Statements

At a recent meeting the Cemetery Association decided to send statements to all in arrears for dues. The secretary Mrs A M Thatt will distribute statements, a move to improve collection and demonstrate businesslike conduct.

Cemetery Association Ase Mra al MM

Local Rebekah Lodge Initiation Postponed

A meeting of the Rebekah lodge is called for Friday night to initiate candidates but bad weather postponed the initiation to next Friday night at the Odd Fellow hall. Killough has returned from Cincinnati on business and Mrs. Killough will visit Fort Worth.

Rebekah Naight Bhatt Killough Pincinnati

Weather Delays Vernon Chamber Dinner Event

Poor weather forces postponement of a Vernon dinner hosted by the Vernon Chamber of Commerce to honor King Sut Cinbo. A new date will be announced soon as the West Texas Chamber plans push for the 192% convention with talks and campaign discussions. The Mate Will luncheon replaces the regular Tat Club meeting amid planned white togrigurate campaign events.

Tat Cinbo Vernon West Wests

Prisoners Surrender at Sheriffs Office After Jumping Run

Two men, Andy Crow and Boyd Sellick, walked into the Sheriff’s office this Saturday and surrendered from Anadorte Ookla jail. One faces a three year penitentiary sentence with an appeal pending, the other held on a separate charge awaiting trial. They reported having only a few cents and said bad weather prevented work.

Andy Crow Q Boyd Sellick Anadorte Ookla

Miss Vernon to Open Weidergarten Here

Miss Tess Vernon of Chillicothe retires today and will open a Weidergarten here Monday morning. She is a teacher of experience and guest of her brother E A Vernon and family this week.

Miss Vernon Tess Vernon Chillicothe Vernon EA. Vernon

Letter Men Get Blankets Today At High School

Thirteen blankets for the high school football team are due today and will be given to the letter men who played this season. The blankets will be worn by the players in the game with Paducah.

Dhrive Paducah Pri i

Marriage Licenses Issued to Several Couples

Marriage licenses were issued to G. A. Breeding and Miss Dora Jones and to C M Smith and Miss Ka Martin. Licenses to wel were also issued to Henry Goodmiun and Tamer McMillian, ne LroeR, 1 las Wee he.

G. A. Breeding Dora Jones Co M. Smith Ka Martin Henry Goodmiun Tamer McMillian Las Wee

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Cook County Chicago Homily Strany Nicholas Strurynsky Ramey Callows Basil Stetsuk St. Nicholas’ Greek Catholic Struvynsky Diyis Vernon Roy Roy Parrish Iltit Chass Cranberry Fpluet Mrs. Norwood Mrs. CY Long Lula Cooper Dallas Fair Suueen Bobbie Standifer HE Chieron Domoney Verngon Flks Red River Valley Hotel Association Vernon Soung Colple Rebekahs King Tat Club
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