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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1918
Page
8
Greever returned yesterday to Barkburnett where he will reopen his picture show following suspension on account of the Spanish influenza epidemic.
Vernon man Feiends 1 110. Hockersmith is praised by B D Horton for his record of adapting 36 letters to day, a new high in the Congressional Section. Horton notes the efficiency and quality of his work with the War Risk Insurance force and urges a timely photo request for soldiers in France.
Root Nichols was appointed County Chairman of the United War Campaign for Wilbarger County. He will organize a county structure, appointing chairmen and committees on publicity, distribution of literature, town and rural outreach, and a speakers bureau. The campaign unites seven agencies under President Wilson to support soldiers, with the Y M C A and Salvation Army among cooperators. A. Ragsdale of Robinson Motor Co joined the U S Army water transport corps and will leave soon.
Wilharger County credits women for a strong fourth Liberty Loan showing with Mrs. Rena Mo Watts as chairman. Committees organized countywide, a house to house canvass conducted, 219 talks given and 12 379 people reached. Speakers and publicity coordinated by Mrs. Watts Rupert Sewell and C A Farrell with J O Frasier directing posters and other help.
West Vernon reports Corporal HD Thompson ill with Spanish influenza at Chimp Merrett New Jersey with improved condition by yesterday. Several locals visit relatives, attend church services with Rev Henry Pollard and J J Thompson hosting. Ongoing notes include farm sale to BE A Roberts and Rob Hazard’s recovery from illness while TD Thomas recovers from influenza on way to New York.
Card of Thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Will Ruth Mrs. Mary Rolland Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gale and families expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death of their daughter Mthel. Notices mention births, local ads, and medical testimonials for catarrh treatment and local businesses.
Mrs W Whitehead reports Marl Stine arrived overseas. He serves in a Seventh Regiment company. Earl is J B Stine's son living southwest of Vernon. Marvin Sharp returned home Sunday from Hereford to visit his father. Stevenson of Hayden New Media, ex Vernon resident, passed through en route to Paradise Texas due to his father George Stevenson illness.
N F Holland of route three wore a gown yesterday while Mr Tolland reports some of the wheat he planted last week is already up.
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