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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1923
Page
4
The notice warns Vernon Texas readers the paper is a second class mail matter under federal law. It urges subscribers to provide both old and new addresses to ensure prompt delivery and avoid missing issues.
A fragmented item notes reflections on reputations or standings of individuals within corporations, urging attention from authorities or officials. The text is sparsely readable, with unclear names or dates, signaling a brief, cautionary or opinionated snippet rather than a full report.
A Quanah Tribune-Chief report says Hardeman County voters spurn bonds to pave the Colorado Gulf highway through the county. Instead funds will go to dirt and gravel road improvements. A mass meeting advised the state highway department to take over the project after January, delaying first-class highway construction for years.
A Vernon analysis notes 9000 tourists spent much money locally, boosted by good roads and free camp grounds. It argues investment in paved roads pays off, with land values rising near paved routes and state building of hard surfaced roads likely after buying existing ones. It condemns dirt roads and long bond terms.
An inquiry argues that reading the Bible in public schools causes no harm but cautions that interpretation creates conflict. It notes hundreds of Christian sects interpret Scripture differently, prompting parental inquiries when teachers read to pupils.
The article argues that teachers may reflect personal faiths in scripture, causing interdenominational tension. It states that Methodists and Baptists, among others, oppose religious instruction by outside denominations in schools. It contends that schooling should focus on scholastic learning, while homes and churches provide religious teaching.
Sunday school at 0 45 attendance rose last week plan to grow next Sunday Divine Worship at ten with subject Setting Up a Standard No evening service congregation continues meets in Vernon Theater until the new church is finished Worship is reverent and open to all FE. L. MOORE pastor
A Vernon streets report claimed Sheriff Frank Edmondson appointed a negro deputy in Wilbarger County. The sheriff and Deputy Clyde Watts denied any appointment or consideration of a negro deputy. Watts noted a July letter authorizing a traveler John Mitchell to carry a pistol, but officials say the rumor stemmed from that letter.
The sheriff reported an egre of officers and a new line of fancy wares including work-weed spreads baby dresser towels house dresses scarfs pillow cases and many other articles. Mrs W H Rogers and Miss Regina Greene of 1627 Stephens Street tele 4835 Go ate Mr and Mrs Ollie Smith travel between Lubbock Plainview and Mineral Wells after visiting S I Mallow and family, with plans to visit McKinney. Steve Muaryel trips to Mineral Wells for vacation.
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