War Food Program Effective Oct 21
Announcement of the War Food Program for Public Eating Places of America states it becomes enforceable October 21. The plan, issued by the U S Food Administration, implements twelve general orders restricting bread, meat, fats, sugar, cheese, and waste, with emphasis on saving and consumer restraint across hotels, restaurants, and similar venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States Food Administration
Washington
Food Administration
Federal Food Administrators
Ted
Herbert Hoover
Vernon Soldier Wounded in World War I
Major McKinney, of Vernon, severely wounded on September 1, with parents notified September 5. Last address received was somewhere in Italy via cablegram September 27. Presumed to be with American forces in Italy against Austria. no further details from War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major McKinney
McKinney
Italy
War Department
Mebk Kinney
Major Mcfinney
Vettine Aloue
Vernon Mayor closes public places to fight influenza
The Vernon mayor orders the closure of all public places to combat influenza. The decree restricts street gathering and requires guardians to supervise children indoors unless attending approved activities. Signed by Mayor Harry Mason and city clerk.
Rayland News Update From Raylanul Det To Thalia Visit
Special correspondence reports Raylanul Det 17 visiting Mrs Maggie Preneh in Thalia Sunday evening. G W Atkins and Jerry Clark traveled to Vernon Friday on business. J J Gobin and family moved near Rayland Raglane area. Preaching canceled at Methodist Church due to illness in Rev Gatty’s family. Beulah Blume ill with Spanish influenza. Lawson sold Ford to C S McColeech Vernon for 600 dollars. Baptist service flag to be raised first Sunday after morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raylanul
Sue Thompson
Thalia
Maggie Preneh
Carl Schoppa
LG. Lawthorn
Vernonnes
Fred Caldwell
Palmage
S. E. Allen House
Pam Houtchens
Caldwell
Jordan Brothers’ Mercantile
John Thompson
Aten French
Mer
Harvey Green
Pharis Hughes
Houston Couity
Methodist Church
Rev. Gatty
Lawson
Bryan French
Hubert Alston
A. IK. Edens
Miss Mabel Evans Returns From Claude Teaching
Miss Mabel Evans comes back from Claude where she taught as the Claude school closes due to a Spanish influenza epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Evans
Claude
Needs Way to Go Around for Epidemic Nurse Supervisors
Red Cross seeks volunteers with cars to transport Mrs J Dale nurse supervisor to monitor daily care during Spanish influenza outbreak. Women trained with her assist with nursing. supervisors must inspect patients and staff. Volunteers should contact Red Cross at phone 3% or Mrs Dale directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dale
Dale
Red Cross
Date
Cross
Dade
Millet Co
Dhese
Jesse Ashley Is Buried in Oklahoma
Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ in OkKimanion for WL AL Pentley. Burial followed in East View Cemetery. Ashley, born in Can Atills New York, trained there before enlisting. He died of pneumonia as the first Oklahoman to make the supreme sacrifice for his country. The county extends sympathy to his parents Mr and Mrs W P Ashley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WL AL Pentley
Church of Christ
OkKimanion
Witior Wal Bentley
Abilene
Taterment
East View Cemetery
Ashley
W. PF. Ashley
Can Atills
New York
Poll Tax Receipts Tallied in Vernon County
Vernon leaders show 24 poll tax payments this week with OMlittoion in first, Pornr second, and Odell Ednott and others earning single receipts. Individuals cited include Vernon residents and multiple named locals, while a separate note reports Mrs. Coffee’s brother Ben Martin nearing end of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mast Vernon
Eoven
Omlittoion
Pornr
Odell
Ednott
West Vernon
Harrold
Mack
Seckett
Tolbert
Tianeyv
Panyo
Pminest
Gilllhind Family Hails Son James Cranfill Safely Arrived Overseas
Mr and Mrs 4 A Gilllhind announce their son James Cranfill arrived safely overseas. He departed Vernon July 6 heading to Poet Sam Shorestin, confirming his travel details and destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4. A. Gilllhind
James Cranfill
Vernon
Goling
Sam Shorestin
Miss Harris Visiting Mr and Mrs Watts on West Paradise
Miss Nellie M. Harris of Grand Rapids Michigan is visiting the home of Mr and Mrs 4 HL Watts on West Paradise Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie M. Harris
Grand Rapids
Mich
West Paradise Street
Doans News Highlights Local Visits and Illness
Doans, Oct. 17. Miss Marguerite Emmett visits Mrs. Goins. D. J. Briscoe and wife move to Electra and rent their farm. Mrs. Briscoe returns from Vernon visit with son Harvard. Electra residents Mrs. Wixon and two children visit CLPL Doon. Airst of Vernon residents Doyle Ross and family stay with Doon. Denny Horus and son ill with influenza. Spring Lake Rod and Gun Club event attended by local residents. Roads affected by rain. wheat planting conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wixon
Electra
Vernon
JS Rewlant
J. M. Strand
Odell, Koop
Owen
Latte
Wayne
Durbin Reports View On Span ish Tidluenza Oil Field Progress
Won Durbin from Wichita Malls notes Span ish Tidluenza development in oil fields shows improvement. He says the situation is improving and expects further material progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Won Durbin
Wichita Malls
Durbin
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States
B. & W. Drug Co
Major Frank McKinney
Chargre
Harry Mason
Alle
B. HL Habe
City Sway
Rayland News
G. W Atkins
Jerry Clark
B& W. Drug Co
BL & W. Drury Co
Jouett & Ladd
West Side Courthouse
Lyons and Paine
Esther Key
Wilson
Jesse Ashley
Ulder W. AL Bentley
Ohlaunion
Camp Mills
AOL. Coffee
Seymour Center
Mrs. Coffee
Ben Martin
Monclas
Cooper's Union
Cooper's
Doans News
Batman
Luther
Mr Fidlays
Hert Estes
Tribeute
Meyer Bros, Dray Co
St Louis
Bradley
Wilson Bros
Brunson & Williams
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!