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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1921
Page
16
Farrell sits in bustle as the new term starts with 1670 students enrolled including 37 in the high school. Miss Thelma Smith and Missio Deli Lianes give readings, while Roe S. Caves notes favorable conditions and plans for a temporary high school parking to ease crowds.
Twenty Harrold women become charter members of a new parent seeders association. Mrs F D Little presides with Mrs R Sanderson as vice president and Mrs ROS Covey as secretary treasurer. The group vows to make the year the best for Harpad school. A Culture Club meeting planned to compile members and plans for fall work was held. The first regular meeting is set for Tuesday at Mrs H K Herover’s home.
Mr and Mrs Joe Parker entertain with seven tables of bridge at their home this evening for a social evening of cards and conversation.
The United States Department of Agriculture provides directions for canning sweet and acid cherries. Whole cherries are blanched 20 to 30 seconds to prevent splitting, with pitted or unpitted varieties packed in syrup and processed in a pressure or water bath canner, then sealed and stored in a cool dry place.
A photograph shows Patrick Kyte of Boston, identified as the national commander of the organization embracing the fifty people entitled to wear the Congressional Medal of Honor among the nation’s 100,000,000 population.
Judge Seymour and County agent Guy Jones praised Seymour fair exhibits with tenfold more cattle than Wilbarger. The rodeo drew riders from the region, offering five thousand dollars in prizes and attracting Vernon residents to Seymour.
A call to action issued by Guinn Williams commands Confederate veterans and relatives to attend the Chattanooga reunion scheduled for late October. The appeal aims to organize the Thirteenth Texas Brigade as a banner unit within the Sons of Confederate Veterans and asks for letters from veterans or descendants of veterans to assist chapter and camp formation across the district.
The long time attorney William Graham of Dubudiqne and Tawa turns ninety and marks his sixty fifth year in law with a District Court ceremony in Dubie. The message urges local support to preserve veterans' legacy and invites correspondence to Decatur Pexus, GUVIN WILLIAMS Commander of the 13th Texas Brigade. Vernon visits and local names Carbon, Fergeson Drug, and Chandler Carraway noted among weekend relatives.
Vernon cottonseed sells for 82 cents per pound at the gins, the season’s highest price so far. The market opened around 10 12 cents, rose to 21 cents for some offerings, then settled near 14 6 but is volatile. Ginnings to date show Vernon Gin 40 bales Farmers 60, Peoples 50, with Phanters reporting dates.
Mrs Doce Parker hosted a Monday afternoon bridge gathering with members Mrs Howard Pimbertaky Mrs Everett Han ey Mrs Dee Norwood Mrs Harry Col len Miss Johnnie Matlow Miss Rolle Standifer and Miss Donnalia Stanndi fer. Mrs C M Caraway was the only exima guest and won a guest favor while Colley took the high score prize. A plate lunch was served.
Fresh stock tires and tubes offered by J J Manis and Sons at 325 North Main. Quick Tire Service available with home or business assistance and a contact phone number for service.
Mrs Sidi Wirt Spreckles rushed to Virginia Rappe's bedside after Rappe's final message. The scene centers on Spreckles, who was with Rappe and wore a stylish dress, as the actress died.
An item lists the Office Ferguson Drug Company with Dr E Bo Jones and two local phone numbers 716 and 198. The entry records contact details for the medical supplier or practitioner.
Vernon high school coach J A Morrow doubts the Saturday football game with Wichita Falls will be played as scheduled. Wichita Falls indicated they would visit Vernon later if possible, and no definite assurance exists. A later game at Vernon is contingent on Wichita Falls agreeing to come here. A separate arrangement has been set for a game with Onanahber on October.
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