Thompson Anniversary Observed at Vernon Home
Mr and Mrs J D Thompson celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary at their Vernon area home with six children two grandchildren and many friends. The event featured a ceremony revived from Lebanon Tennessee with Miss Theresa Hazard playing violin and Hazel Waugle singing, a large cake and gifts. Family members present included A Thompson elder and long family service in the Presbyterian Church. A light rain and wheat prospects were noted for the region with farmers reporting good stands on several farms near Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ami
J. Thompson
Vernon
Presbyterian Church
Lebanon
Tenn
Theresa Hazard
Mise Hazel Waugle
Mrs. Thompson
Annie Bettie Donnell
Tennessee
Mr. Thompson
Wee
Thompson
Mex. Thompson
Tesas
Hr. A. Thompson
H. A. Jr
Lois M
PD. Thompson
Fred L. Thompson
Telen
Mir
RB. Thompson
Annie Lois
Bettie Tnex
H. Thompson
Ildorado
Kan
H. D. Thompson
Delta Cole
Loch Byars
Go to Church day publicity plan announced for Vernon
Executive committee to promote Go to Church Sunday November 12 with posters on doors cars and in business windows. Four organizers will distribute literature and recruit church members to invite attendees. Campaign aims to boost church and Sunday school attendance across Vernon and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charen
W. N. Stokes
Smith
Vo Towhsena
AL Hae Yingten
Justors Tint
Vernon
Tle
Elpirch
Chickens Shipped from Wilharger County for Buckner Home Drive
Between 250 and 808 chickens were shipped from Wilharger county towns over two days to grace a Buckner Orphans Home table near Dallas next Sunday. The goar of Baptist women oversaw the effort with broad church support. About 60 birds came from Vernon and equal numbers from Hinds and Odell with other Cowles sending smaller parcels. committees led by Mrs. Allison, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. McCaleb and others coordinated the drive. Zachry Produce handled the shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilharger
Buckner Orphans’ Home
Dallas
Vernon
KR. Allison
J. O. Wright
W. M. McCaleb
Zachry Produce
Hinds
Odell
Monocles in the Days of Old
A historical look at monocles tracing their origin from early Italian spectacles to their use in 18th century Europe. The narrative notes shifts from hand held glasses to cane lorgnettes, then single lens styles worn in the eye, linking fashion to social status and evolving design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thimean
Italy
Pagland
Phen
Vernon Farm Dispute Sparks Assault to Murder Charge
Curley a negro worker on a Vernon area farm was wounded in a dispute over a game when Bart Williards was arrested on an assault to murder charge. Curley, injured in the leg, was brought to Vernon for medical treatment as county officers held Williards awaiting trial date. The item notes rural farm population growth and Demurment of Agriculture figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curley
Vernon
Offer Te Wroes
Bart Williards
Fegre
Miss Harriett Thomas Hosts Halloween Themed Bridge Party
Miss Harriett Thomas entertained the Friday Bridge Club at her West Wibburger Street home Tuesday afternoon. The hall glowed with Halloween decorations, seven tables buzzed with play, Estera Swartwood claimed high score and Swartwood won the guest prize while Mrs Cy Long took the low prize. A two course lunch followed as guests listed include Dee Norwood Harry Colley Joe Parker and many others from Spearman Texas Colley and Stultz Standifer. The Saturday Bridge Club gathered the following day with Mrs Hub Colley, Mrs H W Coffee winning high score. The Delphian Club met with Mrs O A Brunson to study Roman plays and playhouses from Books LV and Vil led by Mrs Arthur Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Thomas
West Wibburger Street
Esther Swartwood
Clint
Swartwood
Cy Long
Hub Colley
O A. Brunson
Arthur Vernon
Halloween Dinner Bridge Club Set At Parker Home
Mr and Mrs Joe Parker entertained the dinner bridge club Tuesday evening at their home on South Naber Street. Tables were decorated for the Halloween setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Parker
Dinner Bridge Club
South Naber Street
Bridge party with four course dinner and cats
A social event featured cut flowers and little black cats as place cards. Guests enjoyed a four course dinner followed by four bridge games. High scores went to Mrs. Harry Colley and R. B. Gibson, with Mrs. R. B. Gibson taking low score. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Warry Colley, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Haney, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs Marvin Culbertson, Mr. and Mrs Fred Thompson, Dr. Y. A. Babasin, Mr. and Mrs Dee Norwood, and Mr. and Mrs Joe Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Colley
R. B. Gibson
Warry Colley
Roy Martin
Everett Haney
Marvin
Culbertson
Fred Thompson
Y. AL. Babasin
Dee Norwood
Joe Parker
Halloween Party At Mrs Wilhelm’s Home
About 150 guests attended a delightful party at Mrs. W. A. Wilhelm’s West Wilbarger street home. Thirteen tables of forty two were set in the morning and twelve in the afternoon with hostesses Mrs. Wilhelm Mrs. Rupert Seweil Mrs. E. O. Pendleton and Mrs. Tom Snaimerour. The house featured Halloween decorations and black cats on score cards. A salad course was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A Wilhelm
West Wilbarger Street
Wilhelm
Rupert Seweil
E. Ot. Pendleton
Tom Snaimerour
Hallowe'en
Violinist to Be on Vernon Music Day Program
Merc John P. Lyons president of the Americana Federation of Music clubs will arrive in Vernon next Wednesday morning to participate in the Vernon Musicians Club annual guest day. Mrs Lyons will be hosted by Mrs C J Farrell on West Texas Street where the program will be presented. Mrs Lyons and Mrs G A Brown formerly of Vernon and now president of the Oklahoma Federation of music clubs will be honored guests. Mrs W D Berry will lead the day. Either Allen Nelson, composer and violinist, will replace Vadwin Lisman on the program as Lisman cannot attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John PP. Lyons
Americana Federation of Music Clubs
Vernon
Vernon Muusicians’ Club
Lyons
C. J. Farréll
West Texas Street
G. A. Brown
Oklahoma Federation O, Music Clubs
W. D. Berry
Alien Nelson
Vadwin Lisman
Limin
Nelson
Oklahoma recital highlights Talented violinist and composer
A recital at the Kemp hotel in Wichita Falls featured a renowned violinist and composer who recently toured Europe. Miss Annette Walsh accompanied by Mr. Nelson appears here, with a varied program including MacDowell works, Bach and Chopin pieces, vocal solos, a vocal duet, and an address by Mrs. Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Kemp Hotel
Wichita Falls
Annette Walsh
Nelson
Miss Walsh
City Bakery to Occupy Pierce Building
CityBakery will occupy its former Main Street location in the Pierce building after extensive repairs. The fire damaged structure is being refinished re-doored and an addition added at the rear to house a modern oven. Work is expected to wrap up before the first of next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CityBakery
Main Street
Pierce
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J. D. Thompson
Bootie Martin
W. Mc Uanard
Ben Martin
W. L. Martin
T. I Lismann
T. Sullivan
J. HH. Rhoawds
W. G. Mc Donald
Ro Heath
BK. McKee
J. K. Wilks
Ek. Thomas
W. A. Ish
Dewey Wilson
J. W. Tavdd
Jd. N. Denny
B. G. Fidey
Hazel Varagin
I. Eh. L. Moore
R. 1B. Colley
J. A. Paired
Grdwidk
Guam
Federal Agricultural
Oqeeriwent
William Punesa
Vernon Theatre
Hutner
Wsaulp
Charce
Montiers
Lore’ Coth Viubs
United States Demrtuent of Agriculture
Miss Thomas
Fuyers
God
Mesciames Dee Norwood
R. BE. Townsend
J. AR. Collard
Spearman
Texas
Hey Martin
Mullvin C. Culbertson
Dan Sumner
George Hardin
Munger
Alvy Robinson
R. B. Gaileson
Orba McCurdy
Walter McCalet
Clint Swartwood
Frank Bird
Everett Claney
Dell Sanmer
Jolonie Mallow
Mary Anderson
Eta Youngblood Stolt Standifer
Don Standifer
Vera Harrington
Olive Stive
W. A. Wilhelm
Sethe
Allen Nelson
Wil
Emerald
Lox
A. E. Murchison
Rabenstein
Wilhel Ahen Nelson
Autman—MacDowell
C. C. Puckett
G. A Brown
Oklahoma
Voice of
Spring Voute—Mesdames
EB. C. Christian
A. Vernon
Wild Rose—MacDowell
John Brown
Air
Bach Mitchel Allen Nelson
John F. Lyons
National Federation of Music Clubs
Prio
Vin Mors
Ros. McConibe
Miss Lucky
Paul Goetze
Viane, Tylle -MacDowell
Harrington
Adriane
Eithel Alten
Lubbock County
Leubbark County
Santa Fe
Shadewater
Santo
Pettit
Joint Stack Land Banks
Federal Land Bank
Spencer Brothers
Spenure Bards
Cisco
Pexus Merrill Hotel
Lubiock
Bubboels
The
Fighting Guide
William Duncan
City Bakery
Waggoner National Bank
Waggoner National
C.S. McCollowhnk Building
Dawdy’s
Herman H. Heiser
C. W. Oliver
OKRA
Puckett Bros
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