Interscholastic League Meet Held in Graham
The Graham hosted Interscholastic League meet March 30 31 with about 250 students from forty schools competing in declamation spelling essay writing music memory and athletics. Winners included Edna Brown Blanche Howard Doris Kuykendall Love Perkins Sarah Norris Tina Pringle Glen Howard Elnora Roach Lillian Duncan Louise Rainey Clara Bell Joiner Margarite Lundy Ira Wood and more. Track events followed Saturday morning at the baseball park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Shawnee Park School
Shawnee Park
Newcastle
South Bend
Loving
Padgitt
Young County
Clara Bell Joiner
Olney
Margarite Lundy
Eliasville
Lucy Mayes
Ira Wood
Baseball Park
Order of Ancient Tuts Receives State Charter in Texas
The Capitol Hotel hosted the Order of Ancient Tuts for a dinner with music and speeches. The group discussed a potential Tuesday renamed Tut s day, expansion plans, and a possible charter to operate and lead expeditions for His Majesty, with final charter inspection by the Grand Council and Secretary of State seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Hotel
Maesty
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 and rapid flows of 1000 to over 3000 barrels per day followed. Nearby leases expand as more rigs move in, with new locations and extensive trading stimulating a broader oil program across Young County.
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Young County
C. B. Hockaday Gulf
S. E
Graham
R. E. Mabry Survey
C. B. Hockaday
Prairie Company
Hockaday
The
Gulf
A. G. Carter
Shamrock Company
A. Bower Land
Carter No
Carter Bend
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 is organized with state organizer C. L. Fenske aiding. Elected officers are J. P. McKinley president, C. I Kuykendall vice president, W. D. McFarlane secretary treasurer. Directors include A. W. Karrenbrook, J. P. McKinfey, S. B. Street, J. T. Harness, G. B. Johnson, Graham Stewart, E. H. Moody, R. V. Tidwell, Charles Hinson, W. O. Hickman, E. C. Reed, J. C. Lovelace. First banquet set for Monday evening April 9 at First Christian church basement, admission 75 cents.
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Retail Merchants Association of
Graham
C. L. Fenske
J. P. McKinley
C. I. .Kuykendall
W. D. McFarlane
A. W. Karrenbrook
J. P. McKin Fey
S. B. Street
J. T
Ford owner promises shock absorbers amid mystery smile
Mr. C. B. Hockaday is seen on the streets smiling widely with no obvious cause. He only promises to have shock absorbers installed on his Ford and remains non committal about other plans.
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C. B. Hockaday
Miss Hattie Martin Visits Graham from Live Oak School
Miss Hattie Martin of Live Oak school spent Saturday in Graham for a local visit. She was seen touring town and engaging with residents during her stay.
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Hattie Martin
Live Oak School
Graham
Knights Templars Easter Service Held Here Sunday
Knights Templars from Jacksboro Graham Bridgeport and surrounding areas gathered for the annual Easter service at the Graham Methodist church. A special train carried about 150 members with families arriving by car for the regalia procession and large audience. Rev J E Evans preached a resurrection sermon followed by a banquet for about 260 in the church basement with remarks from K T leaders and several local speakers.
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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
Civic League Readies For Seasonal City Beautification
The Civic League re organized with the Chamber of Commerce to improve the grounds around the union passenger station. Walks are laid, trees planted, Bermuda grass laid, and city women urged to join in a season of beautification to make Graham West Texas’s loveliest small city. Officers named include Mrs. Frank Atcheson president and Mrs. A A Morrison vice president.
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Civic League
Chamber of Commerce
Union
Graham
Texas
Plans Under Way For Ford Day Here
Graham merchants prepare for a Ford Day with prizes for various Ford models. The Leader will publish full details when plans are finalized, promising Graham's greatest day and a large gathering of Fords. Plan to be in Graham for Ford Day. watch The Leader for program and prize information.
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Graham
Community roles listed for local committee members
J Akin serves as treasurer with Mrs Jesse T Rickman as reporter and Mrs E S Graham as park committee chair. Mrs Guy Wignall is membership committee chair.
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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 on Tuesday. The brief visit marks a routine community interaction captured in local society notes.
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W. E. Kirtley
Leader Office
Northwest Texas Medical Association to Meet in Graham
The Northwest Texas Medical Association will meet in Graham on April 10 and 11. About thirty five physicians and surgeons are expected. The program starts 10 AM Tuesday at First Christian church. Mayor Stinson and Dr. C. B. Gant will welcome guests. A banquet is planned Tuesday at 8 PM at the Methodist church. Capitol Hotel serves as headquarters.
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Northwest Texas Medical Association
Graham
Local
Medical Association
First Christian Church
W. P. Stinson
Deem Moves to Washington Indiana Residence
E. E. Deem departed this week to establish his home in Washington Indiana marking a change of residence announced locally.
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E. E. Deem
Washington
Indiana
Chautauqua Club Bets On Health Issues
Mrs. Binnion hosted the Chautauquans on March 28 with Mrs. Penix presiding. Papers covered sanitation and disease prevention, U S Public Health Service, and national health reform including farm cattle versus human health. Discussion urged improving American vitality and fumigation of school books.
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Benton Hockaday
Scott
United States
Binnion
United States Public Health Service
Treasury Department
Chas. Hinson
Graham Visit Highlights Stephens and Frazier
Mr and Mrs W E Stephens and Mrs Frazier of Jermyn were business visitors in Graham on Tuesday.
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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
Lillian Duncan
Louise Rainey
Robert Jones
Clarence Beavers
Milford Davis
Tom Glidwell
Revere Company
A. G. Carter No
Retail Merchants Farm Association
Paris
Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah
America
Miss Nona Akard
Onward Christian Soldiers
Forest Voices
J. F. Cooke
S. A. Penix
J. E. Chase
W. Z. Allen
Co. E
Beavers
Fred Moellendick
E. H. Coburn
Simpson
Ford
Northwest Texas
Chautauqua Club
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