Interscholastic League Meet Opens With Record Turnout
The Graham event drew about 250 county students, with forty member schools competing in declamation, spelling, essay writing, and music memory. Finals saw Newcastle and Lov ing win county titles in girls basketball, while rural and high school declamers impressed.
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Graham
Shawnee Park School
Shawnee Park
Newcastle
South Bend
Loving
Padgitt
Young County
Order of Ancient Tuts Receives State Charter in Texas
The Capitol Hotel hosted the Order of Ancient Tuts at a Tuesday dinner with songs speeches and food. The Crown Prince urged a Tuesday spelling change to Tut s day and proposed conquests for His Majesty. The Grand Council will rule on the charter grant as the Master Councilor presented the state seal and charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Hotel
State of
Texas
L. F. Mallow
Sensational Well near Graham Boosts Young County Oil Activity
The C. B. Hockaday Gulf No. 1 four miles southeast of Graham blew in on March 30, sending initial flows of 1 000 barrels per day, rising to 3 000 barrels after tool work. The field attracts new leases, crews, and investment as other wells like A. G. Carter No. 1 Reuben Koenig and Moran No. 1 advance. Refinement of pipelines and tanks minimizes waste as operators push deeper tests and acreage deals in the expanding Young County oil district.
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Young County
C. B. Hockaday Gulf
S. E
Graham
R. E. Mabry Survey
C. B. Hockaday
Prairie Company
Hockaday
Gulf
A. G. Carter
Shamrock Company
A. Bower
Carter Bend
Tom Glidwell
Carter No
Roddie
McGuire and
Hinson
Carter Homestead
M. R. Hemphill
Hemphill
Whitehead
Wootten
Reed
Finis
Retail Merchants Association Forms in Graham
The Retail Merchants Association of Graham has been organized with C. L. Fenske aiding. Officers elected include J. P. McKinley president and I. Kuykendall vice president. board members listed. First banquet set for Monday eve ning April 9 at First Christian church basement. admission 75 cents. Public attendance urged. C. B. Hockaday seen smiling. shock absorbers planned for his Ford.
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Retail Merchants Association of
Graham
C. L. Fenske
J. P. McKinley
I.kuykendall
W. D. McFarlane
A. W. Karrenbrook
S. B. Street
J. T. Harness
Miss Hattie Martin in Graham Saturday
Miss Hattie Martin from Live Oak school traveled to Graham on Saturday for a local appearance engaging with students and community members.
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Hattie Martin
Live Oak School
Graham
Knights Templars Hold Easter Service in Graham
The Knights Templars held their annual Easter service at the Graham Methodist church after a train trip from Bridgeport. About 150 Knights and families attended the religious service and banquet for around 260 people in the church basement.
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Knights Templars
Knight Templar Masons
Asylum
Jacksboro
Knights Templars of
Graham
Bridgeport
Masonic Hall
J. E. Evans
First Christian Church
Pat Wood
John
C. B. Adams
Jesus
Shephrd
Geibel
Frank Broxson
Capitol Cafe
R. A. Duncan
K. T
Elmer Graham
S. A. Penix
J. E. Chase
Newcastle
W. Z. Allen
E. Beavers
Fred Moellendick
Civic League Prepares for Season of Beautification
The Civic League reorganized and teams with the Chamber of Commerce to improve grounds around the union passenger station. Bermuda grass will be planted and walks laid as part of efforts to beautify Graham. Officers elected include Mrs. Frank Atcheson as president and Mrs. A A Morrison as vice president.
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Civic League
Chamber of Commerce
Union
Graham
Texas
Ford Day Plans Under Way in Graham
Graham merchants organize Ford Day with prizes for various Ford models. The Leader will publish full details once plans are perfected. Event touted as one of Graham's greatest days and a crowd of Fords expected. Readers urged to plan to attend and await program information.
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Graham
Local Park Committee Officials and Roles Listed
J Akin serves as treasurer and Mrs Jesse T Rickman is the reporter. Mrs E S Graham chairs the park committee and Mrs Guy Wignall leads the membership committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Akin
Jesse T. Rickman
E.S. Graham
Guy Wignall
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Kirtley Visit The Leader Office
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Kirtley were pleasant callers at The Leader office Tuesday. The couple discussed local news and shared friendly greetings with staff members.
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W. E. Kirtley
Leader Office
Northwest Texas Medical Meet to Convene in Graham
The Northwest Texas Medical Association will meet in Graham on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 10 and 11. About thirty five visiting physicians are expected. The program starts at 10 am Tuesday at the First Christian church. Mayor Stinson and Dr. C B Gant will welcome the guests. A banquet is planned Tuesday at 8 pm at the Methodist church. The Graham Music Club will provide music and the Capitol Hotel will serve as headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Texas Medical Association
Graham
Local
Medical Association
First Christian Church
W. P. Stinson
Deem Moves to Washington Indiana for New Home
E. E. Deem departed this week for Washington Indiana where he will establish his residence.
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E. E. Deem
Washington
Indiana
Chautauqua Club Discusses Health Issues and Sanitation
Mrs. Binnion hosted the Chautauquans on March 28 with Mrs. Penix presiding. Mrs. Benton Hockaday spoke on Sanitation and Disease prevention and Mrs. Binnion on the U S Public Health Service. A call to improve national health efforts and school fumigation was noted.
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Chautauqua Club
Benton Hockaday
Scott
United States
Binnion
United States Public Health Service
Treasury Department
Chas. Hinson
Local Social Visitors From Jermyn Detected in Graham
Mr and Mrs W E Stephens and Mrs Frazier of Jermyn were business visitors in Graham on Tuesday bringing notes of regional social ties and commerce.
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W. E. Stephens
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Edna Brown
Hunt School
Blanche Howard
Bitter Creek
Doris Kuykendall
Jean School
Love Perkins
Paul Tucker
Sarah Norris
True School
Tina Pringle
Gladys Wilborn
Glen Howard
Elnora Roach
Olney
Lillian Duncan
Louise Rainey
Eliasville
Robert Jones
Clarence Beavers
Milford Davis
Clara Bell Joiner
Margarite Lundy
Lucy Mayes
Ira Wood
Revere Company
A. G. Carter No
Retail Merchants Farm Association
Paris
Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah
America
Miss Nona Akard
E. S. Graham
Onward Christian Soldiers—Choir
Forest Voices
J. F. Cooke
E. H. Coburn
Simpson
Ford
Northwest Texas
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