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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1924
Page
4
Vernon Record announces issuance on Tuesdays and Fridays under editor R H Nichols. Subscribers are reminded to provide old and new addresses for prompt mail delivery. Subscription rates listed include regular class rates.
Advertising rates outline for classified ads at 1 to 2 cents per word for first insertion and 8 cents per word for three insertions, local notices at 2 to 3 cents per word, obituaries at 1 cent per word, poetry at 2 cents per word, with a cash requirement for mail and display rates of 60 cents per column inch for promotions and 45 cents for all other display ads.
The Record invites readers to report any erroneous reflection on the reputation of individuals firms or corporations appearing in its columns and promises prompt correction upon notification to editor Fd.
The piece notes Coolidge avoids speeches while Harding campaigned openly, Davis leads vigorous efforts, and contrasts past campaigns by Hughes and Wilson. It suggests elections aren’t won by speeches alone and that Coolidge’s quiet approach may aid Republican odds.
Local concern over reckless driving in Vernon as cars race through crowded residential streets. Emphasizes pedestrians rights and the need for careful driving with children frequently crossing at sidewalks and crossings. urges drivers to slow to prevent serious or fatal accidents.
The article argues officers cannot monitor all streets and that drivers must accept responsibility for safe operation. It warns reckless driving endangers life and will cause death or serious injury sooner or later, urging individuals to treat driving as a potentially deadly act.
In Margaret the Rev T M Johnston of the Methodist church preached his last sermons of the conference year. He departed Monday for Abilene to attend the serual conference. Local residents report visits, illnesses, and travel among families including the Thompsons and Johnsons. School opened Monday with good attendance and Frank Matthews begins erecting a new house near town.
W F Bell and son Melton visited Midway Monday morning. Mrs Dewey Hite spent Saturday with Mrs Floyd Boyd. Lee Andrews drives a new Ford roadster. Mrs Spivy and children of Midway visited Mrs W F Bell and family. Rev W L Jenkins visited with Mr and Mrs K E Bratcher. he attended the Abilene conference after. I L Haynes has fever. Attendance at Odell school auditorium Friday. Opal Bingham visited Elwin Bingham of Sherwood. C S Smith of Fargo was in Vernon on business. Wanted clean cotton rags at the Record office.
Vernon High prepares November 21 program featuring Dr W P Horn at the new auditorium with a musical program by school clubs. Seniors host Hallowe en party at Arlingham Park while moving plans to the new building await next Saturday. Coaches Baggett and More plan to scout Amarillo Lubbock. locals expect to return for the Tigers Lions game at Fair Park tomorrow.
Fisher of Chillicothe preached two discourses Sunday at the Methodist church with large crowds attending. Afternoon singing included singers from other communities. Baptist church hosted Sunday night services. Rev. McGee left for the Abilene quarterly conference. Mrs. W A Martin of Vernon visited Tolbert. Tolbert School opened Monday with many patrons and visitors.
The piece lists faculty for the year led by Winston of Commerce with Vera Williams Velma Williams of Lubbock and Mrs Winston, plus Mrs Hassie J Stringer of Tolbert. Several guests including Dr. Pressley on a Vernon visit and Mr and Mrs Emrick visiting relatives are noted along with teachers Elihu and Mary Dockery from Eliott school visiting home folks.
Mr and Mrs H G Simmonds and family hosted visitors including Odell Archer and J W Dockery while Nora Rose and others called Thursday afternoon. E B Page and Maude Crowder joined Baker community visitors Monday. Alta Earnheart spent Saturday with cousin Hazel Vaughn of Vernon. Lonnie Packer of Fargo visited Sunday afternoon.
West Vernon students host a Hallowe en rival tonight in the high school auditorium. Clever invitations feature witches black cats and owls. The police are invited and a night of fun awaits attendees.
Of scarcely less importance than the duplex feature are other improvements such as automatic ignition system lighting control on the steering wheel new location of emergency brake improved one piece windshield and many others.
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