Young County Field Day Produces Strong Attendance
The annual field day meet in Young County drew broad attendance Saturday. Graham led Class A events by default while Olney dominated Class B with high point totals and multiple wins. Results span 100 yard dash to discus throw, relay races, and declamation prizes, highlighting Olney’s strong performers and district meet prospects in Olney on April 15 and 16.
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Young County
H. H. Avants
Graham
Olney
Padgett
Avants
Young
Archer
Jack
Clay
Montague
Wichita
Throckmorton
Stowe
Downey
Ben Waters
Parsley
Suite
West
White
Keathley
Alsup
Ben Water
Womack
Clifton
Loving
For Sale Classified Ad Teaches Quick Selling Tips
The Leader promotes classified ads as the fastest economical way to sell or rent rooms and items. It encourages readers to place want ads for help positions or purchases, promising effective results and a strong return.
New 10th Judicial District arises with new territory
Judge Weldon faced a constitutional puzzle as a new judicial district covering Young Clay and Archer counties becomes law. The governor has not acted, but under Section 14 the bill is deemed a law and operative within ten days of transmission, complicating potential vacancies and court validity. Weldon chose to continue hearings pending further guidance.
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Binkley bMs
Young
Clay
Archer
Secretary of State
Representative Binkley
Austin
Senate
Weldon
Short Line Employees Lose Rail Board Fight
United Press reports that sixty seven short line railroad employees lost their bid for standard pay and working conditions. The Railroad Labor Board said no uniform rules could apply due to the work’s diverse nature.
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United Press
Chicago
United State Railroad Labor Board
Japan to withdraw troops from former German islands
Tokyo reports Japan will withdraw troops from the former German islands assigned at the peace conference. The foreign office issued the announcement and denied rumors of fortifications on the islands.
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Tokio
Japan
Foreign Office
Stephen I. Munger Dies Texas Pioneer Banker Philanthropist
Stephen I. Munger, 65, a Texas native, millionaire banker and philanthropist, died early today after a long illness. He led in the Texas cotton oil industry and was president of the Munger Auto Company and a director of City National Bank. He owned a fashionable Dallas residence.
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United Press
Dallas
Stephen I. Munger
Texas
Munger Auto Company
City National Bank
Parker County Farm Bureau Aids Crop Marketing
Weatherford March 28 The Parker County Farm Bureau a newer group has made two deals worth hundreds of dollars to farmers secretary manager C E Holtzclaw reports Seed Irish potatoes were purchased and distributed to members at a saving A carload of hens was assembled and shipped with County Agent Robert C Withers and the State Warehouse and Marketing Department aid The shipment fetched $1 200 more than selling in small lots despite a market dip.
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Weatherford
Parker County
Buearu
C. E. Holtzclaw
Farm Bureau
Robert C. Withers
State Warehouse and Marketing Department
Three Bills Vetoed by Governor Neff After Session
Austin reports Governor Neff vetoed three bills from the last legislative session, including a house measure to match federal vocational education funds under the Smith Hughes act. He called the bill erroneous and non compliant and said he would submit it at the special session.
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United Press Austin
Neff
Rangers Withdrawn From Port of Galveston
Aust March 28 Rangers will be withdrawn from Galveston within the next day or two Adjutant General announced after a conference with the Governor.
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Port OF
Galveston
Communists Driven to Hills by Fire of German Troops
Halle March 28 Communists fled to the hills as German troops shelled the Eisleben area while safety police pursued them following shell fire. Minor disorders surfaced in nearby cities but overall the situation was reported to be clearing.
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United Press
Halle
Hitl
Eisleben
Met Cafe No 1 Bought by Babb and Walker
The Metropolitan Cafe No 1 has been purchased from R. D. Bartholemew by W. A. Babb and P. C. Walker local men. These men owned and operated the St. Louis Cafe for several years. Mr. Walker owner of the Walker Hotel is an old Graham resident. The high standard service will be maintained at Met No 1.
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R. D. Bartholomew
W. A. Babb
P. C. Walker
St. Louis
Mr. Walker
Walker
Graham
Met
Two Byrd Cochran Cases Continue After Sentencing
In Aspermont on March 26 two cases against B. J. Cochran, jailed for two years in the so called empty grave insurance fraud, were postponed to a later term. His counsel will appeal the verdict. Remaining indictments accuse him of swindling two fraternal societies of about $5,000.
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Aspermont
B. J. Cochrain
Cochrain
Dallas
First Wichita Falls line to Graham by mid April plans
Chief Engineer McFarland said the first train on the Wichita Falls and Southern line will reach Graham between April 15 and 18. The track crew operates from Newcastle laying steel at about one mile per day. Completion depends on material supplies and timing to Salt Creek.
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Graham
McFarland
Newcastle
Salt Creek
Mexican Policy to be Outlined Soon by the President
Washington March 28 The Harding administration frames a definition of the Mexican policy with Secretary Hughes. The policy will insist on adequate protection of American life and property in Mexico. State Department officials refused to comment on reports of an internal crisis in Mexico.
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United Press
Washington
Harding
Hughes
Mexico
State Department
Ten Million Dollar Tokyo Fire Destroys Hundreds of Homes
Tokio reports a Saturday night blaze that swept through the city destroying thousands of houses and several business buildings. Official loss tallies reach ten million dollars with substantial property damage and disruption.
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Tokio
Arson Campaign 5 Launched on Farms by Rebel Irishmen
London reports Sinn Fenners organized the weekend arson campaign across farms in Northumberland Durham and Yorkshire causing thousands of pounds in damage. Police and authorities investigate the attacks as the fiercest yet attributed to the group.
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United Press
London
England
Sinn Fenners
Northumberland
Durham
Yorkshire
Severe earthquake recorded at Chicago
A severe earthquake shock measuring 1,261 miles from Chicago in the southwestern United States was recorded today on the seismograph at the University of Chicago.
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Chicago
United Press
University of Chicago
Bell Boys Held On Death Case In Shreveport Hotel
Three hotel workers, two bellboys and a chauffeur, are jailed in Shreveport for questioning after nurse Gladys Cook died from a head wound believed to be murder. Police say the men possess information of major importance related to the case.
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Shreveport
Gladys Cook
Rudolph Ganz Chosen Conductor of St Louis Orchestra
Rudolph Ganz the pianist has been selected conductor of the St Louis Symphony Orchestra for three years. He accepted the post, succeeding the late Max Zach. The announcement was made in St Louis Missouri on March 26.
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Rudolph Ganz
ST. Louis
St. Louis, Mo
Breckenridge Bank Closes Its Doors
Breckenridge March 26 The Guaranty State Bank of Breckenridge did not open today. A notice on the door said the bank with $350 000 capital was in the hands of the State Insurance and Banking Department. Further information was not available.
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Breckenridge
Guaranty State Bank of
Local Geologist Discusses Oil Reserves And Shale Outlook
Petroleum geologist M G Cheney notes estimates of world oil at about 60 billion barrels with U S holds less than one eighth. He cites U S fields like Mid-Continental California Appalachians Gulf Coast and Rockies as major future sources and discusses shale potential and the need for expanded production and foreign imports planning.
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United States Geological Survey
United States
Mid-Continental
California
Appalachian
Gulf Coast
Rocky Mountains
Mexico
Wyoming
Montana
Salt Dome
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Tulsa
Fruit 15 Reported Killed in County Wide Ice Storm
United Press reports an Easter Sunday cold wave across Amarillo and the Panhandle bringing sleet and two inches of snow. In Dallas the Weather Bureau warns that fruit trees and tender sprouts in north Texas need protection tonight with warmer weather forecast for tomorrow.
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United Press
Amarillo
Panhandle
Dallas
Texas
Weather Bureau
Cold Wave Sweeps Nation From Alaska Across Plains
A cold wave from Alaska moves west to the Rockies and south to north Texas, The Weather Bureau reported today, bringing sharp drops in temperatures across the region.
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Chicago
Alaska
Rockies
Texas
Weather Bureau
Easter Snowstorm Says Midwest Snows Hit Kansas City Area
A spring storm swept the Midwest on Easter Sunday with snow sleet and rain across the region. Nebraska saw a blizzard like chill with temperatures dropping to zero while hail damaged property in Oklahoma and fruit in parts of Kansas and Missouri. A norther with rain moved into north Texas.
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Kansas City
Midle
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
Storm damage to Oklahoma fruit crop estimated at five million
In Oklahoma City on March 28 storm damage to the fruit crop was put at five million dollars by President Whitehurst of the Board of Agriculture. Cherries apples and apricots were killed with only a few southern counties escaping.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Whitehurst
Board of Agriculture
Tornado Hits Spring Hill Destroys Four Homes
A tornado near Longview last night destroyed four residences at Spring Hill seven miles northwest. One woman died later from injuries while several others were hurt but none seriously.
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Longview
Spring Hill
Here
American Legion Parade Scheduled for 5 PM Today
The American Legion parade, postponed twice due to bad weather, will start at 5 o'clock this afternoon. Led by the Frisco Exposition Show band, it forms at Fourth and Plum, includes ex-soldiers and local attractions, and proceeds along Fourth to Oak then Second Elm and back to the square.
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American Legion
Fourth
Plum Streets
Fourth Street
Oak Street
Oak
Elm
Fifth
Barber Joe Miller Struck by Ford on East Third Street
Joe Miller, a barber on North Elm Street, was struck by a Ford driven by John Elledge on East Third Street near McCloud's Grocery. He was knocked to the ground with bruises likely confining him to his room for several days. no bones were broken, and the driver did not see him in time to stop.
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Joe Miller
North Elm Street
John Elledge
Mr. Miller
McCloud’s
Record litter of 19 pigs by Duroc Jersey sow
San Diego California March 25 Lucia I a young Duroc Jersey sow has delivered a litter of nineteen healthy piglets. It is believed to be a world record litter and a first for the sow. Five piglets will be nursed by goats until they can care for themselves while the mother nurses the rest.
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San Diego
Cal
Lucia I
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