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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1921

Page

13

Welfare bodies approve new county welfare system

Unanimous approval was granted at a Chamber of Commerce meeting for a proposed union of all welfare organizations in the county. Red Cross, Salvation Army, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Lions, Goodfellows and others pledged support. a board will be formed to plan funding and direct activities aimed at aiding the needy locally and helping them help themselves.

Chamber of Comerce Union of All Welfare Retail Merchants’ Association Red Cross Salvation Army Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce Lions’ Club Commissioners’ Court Medical Association Goodfellows American Legion Pastors’ Association United Charities Iin Mothers’ Council Parent- Vouchers’ Association Women's Federated Chils Women's Welfare Organization Wilbarger County Etoect Welfare Council Iss Keath National Red Cross Wilbarger M. C. Culbert

Rural Life Notes and Local Tidbits From Fargo

Special correspondent reports farmers gathering corn and picking cotton while some sow wheat pending rain. Mason Bros. trucks haul coal from Odell for Starr Walls Gin. Birth: a girl to Mr and Mrs Jeff Cook on Monday October 10. Several local visits and school notes, plus marriages and community names in Vernon and Fargo areas.

Mason Bros Odell Starr- Walls Star Gin'o Ladd Vernon J. H. Cato Vrec Irs Jeff Cook Mondas Ethel Sweatman Hinds Marie Marr Ethel Flood Bess Coffee H W. Hurrell Delvo Brian Hutchingson Wille Frreen

Captain Bill the Second Woman Pilot in New York

Mrs Hannah Schuyler of Far Rockaway New York becomes the second woman to receive a pilot license from the New York Board of Steamboat Inspectors. She passed the exam with flying colors and explains her motivation to join the profession. Her husband Captain Bill runs fishing parties and will now command trips for both men and women, noting women talk less about everything except fishing.

Hannah Schuyler Far Rockaway N. Y New York Board of Steamboat Inspectors Schuyler Bill

Farm Loans SEE S. M. Fentress and R. W. (Bob) W

Farmers are advised to contact S. M. Fentress and R. W. Bob for loan arrangements at the Gen J. office located in Room 205 of the Waggoner National Bank building.

S. M. Fentress R. W Bob Waggoner Natl. Bank Building T5-Sa

Plumbing Call 601 Jones Bros To Be

A city notice reports that Jones Bros. are contracted for Plumbing Call 601 with work slated to begin soon and completion expected within the current payment cycle. Local officials urge property owners to coordinate access.

Jones Bros

Weather forecast notes nine day warm spell and cold dip near late October

Foster's Bulletin outlines Sept 15 to Oct 10 forecasts, predicting an unusually warm spell around Oct 27 followed by a cold dip. It cautions of varying temperatures across the continent, with storms and precipitation concentrated mid and late October and a severe cold wave later in November, then lighter precipitation in November and variable winter grain moisture.

Washington, D.C Pacific Atlantic Ocean Meridian 90

Miss Long Improves After Illness

Miss Lora Long has shown great improvement after a serious illness at home. Fort Worth resident H. Lisman is in the city while S A L Morgan of Wichita Falls visited Vernon last weekend. Mrs S W Bailey returned from Dallas State fair visit. Mr and Mrs T P B Lisman visiting the State Fair. Mrs R M Kelly of Frederick Oklahoma in Vernon en route home from California. S E Porterfield left for Fort Worth to attend a state tax assessor convocation.

Eva Goodfellow Fargo S. E. Porterfield Fort Worth

Card of Thanks from Vernon Fire Department

Members of the Vernon Fire Department express appreciation for a $25 donation from The People's Home Bakery for services during the October 16 fire. They also thank the Vernon Tea Room for coffee and sandwiches provided after the blaze.

Vernon Fire Department People’s Home Bakery Vernon Tea Room

Miss Lora Thacker Marries in Crowell

Word reached friends in Crowell of Miss Lora Thacker wedding history Tuesday. Miss Thacker, well known in this city, has visited the Arthur Vernon and EB Hicks homes.

Lora Thacker Crowell Miss Thaker Arthur Vernon EB. P. Hicks

J. V. Owens Visits State Air Show This Week

J. V. Owens toured the state air show this week, meeting exhibitors and inspecting aviation displays. Officials praised the visit as a boost to local aerospace interest and regional economic prospects.

J. V. Owens

Dr and Mrs W K R Visit Dallas State Fair

Visitors Dr and Mrs W K R are seen touring the State Fair in Dallas, enjoying exhibits and local events during their trip.

Mrs Hanna Visiting Her Mother in Altus

Mrs. Fred Hanna of Altus Oklahoma is visiting her mother Mrs J J Sammner this week.

Fred Hanna Altus, Okla J. J. Sammner

Artington Visitor Aids County Farming Interests

A.W. Blain of Artington, 40 miles from FE BP Robertson, 38, arrived to help his nephew and oversee farming activities in the county.

A.W. Blain Artington BP. Robertson

Paris Man Visits Daughter After West Trip

TY. S. Rounsaville of Paris Texas visits his daughter Mrs W D Smith after a trip to the West to view the country and sights.

TY. S. Rounsaville Paris Texas W. D. Smithson Mr. Rounsaville West

Lint Mattress Offered At Prices Mattress Factory

A quirky local ad promotes a long lint mattress at Prices Mattress Factory located on Deaf Smith Street. The posting lists a price of $6 426 with a 73 cent tag and emphasizes value for buyers during a promotional period.

Deaf Smith Street

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Jim Edwards Fargo Baptist Church The Baptist Church Vernon B. Y. P. U Fargo B. Y. P. U Det A. B. Walls Mrs. Sasby Miss Sasby Fargo News Foster’s Bulletin E. Mi. Leutwyler Cole Rentro Hardware Co Sauara Miss Long Lora Long H. Lisman of S A.L. Morgan Wichita Falls S. W. Bailey State Aly Dallas Mrs. T. PB. Lisman Mrs. W. KR Chas. A. Chasteen Miss Beth Muir Central Christian Church North Side Sebuns Janke Nile la Hie
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