Wichita Lawyer Appointed District Attorney for 30th Judicial District
Governor Pat M Neff named Hon Bernard Martin of Wichita Falls as district attorney for the 30th judicial district to replace Judge W F Schenck who resigned to join the new court created by the 38th legislature. Martin has accepted and will assume duties soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat M. Neff
Bernard Martin
Wichita Falls
30Th Judicial District
W. F. Schenck
Young and Stephens
Legisla
New Wells Boost Rigs in Young County Oil Field Activity
In Young County heavy drilling activity rises around Gulf No 1 Hockaday as Raleo spuds No 1 Hockaday and Gulf No 2 on Mabry survey begins. Gulf 1 A near Gregory Survey rigs up while Mid Kansas readies No 1 Gibson. Major companies including Sun, Halmack, General Petroleum, Sinclair, Seaboard, Union Oil and others establish camps or drill near Hockaday, Shamrock No 1 Bower, OQ Simmons lease and McLaren land ahead of a busy campaign across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf No. 1
Hockaday
Raleo Co
R. E. Mabry
Mid-Kansas
Gibson
P. L. Gibson
Sun Company
Halmack Company
General Petroleum Company
Sinclair Company
Moran
Shamrock
Young County
Shamrock No. 1 Bower
Young
Seaboard Company
OQ. A. Simmons
Hughes
County Winners to Attend State Meet in Austin May 30
County and district contests of the Interscholastic League eliminations finished. The thirteenth annual Interscholastic Meet will be held in Austin May 3-5 to crown state champions. Robert Franklin Jones Graham and Edna Brown Hunt rural school win state literary spots. Curtis Dickenson Graham advances in athletics with two winning events. Ira Wood takes second in senior boy declamation. Identification certificates grant rail fare discounts to winners and family and faculty. tickets expire May 8.
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Austin
Robert Franklin Jones
Graham
Edna Brown
The
Hunt Rural School
Iowa Park
Curtis Dickenson
Young County
Ira Wood
Jas. W. Davis Appointed City Marshal
Jas. W. Davis is promoted to city marshal replacing Blackie DeGraffenried who resigned to become deputy sheriff of Young county. Davis, on the night force, pledges prompt response to calls and cooperation with residents to enforce laws against stock and livestock at large. Don Howard remains on night duty as county precinct and city forces work together amid bootleggers and gamblers facing jail terms and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackie DeGraffenried
Young County
J. W. Davis
DeGraffenried
Davis
Don’ Howard
Guinn Williams to Speak at Ford Day in Graham
Secretary Walker reports Hon Guinn Williams will accept an invitation to speak in Graham on Ford Day April 28. Williams draws local support in Young County and may run for governor. Chamber of Commerce backed parade and prizes, with a large crowd expected and a conflict free program.
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Guinn Williams
Walker
Graham
Young County
Congress
Pat M. Neff
Chamber of Commerce
Stewart
Guvin Williams
Stinson
Guvnn Williams
Rock Island Installs Independent Telephone at Station
The C R I & G Railway Company informed the Secretary Walker of the Chamber of Commerce that H Bennett will arrange an Independent telephone at the passenger station. The Chamber has long advocated the line, and Superintendent Sewell is praised for his support in providing convenient service for Graham residents. He notes two different telephone systems exist in the town and aims to accommodate all patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Oil Company
McLaren Land
Potter
Union Company
W. F. Grubbs
Graham
Graoaiavean Road
E. E. Potter
N. B. Carter
Whitehead
Johnson
C. R. I. & G. Railway Company
Walker
Chamber of Commerce
H. Bennett
Sewell
Rock Island
Postoffice Will Remain On East Side Of Square
Reports spread that the government will not cancel the lease and move the Texas post office from its current east side quarters. Letters from the First Assistant Postmaster General to Senator Culberson cite that renewal is sensible given current service and existing lease terms.
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Mr. Morton
C. W. Johnson
M. K. Graham
Graham
Senator Culberson
Graham, Texas
Graham Ford Day Promises Big Parade and Ford Prizes
Graham to host Ford Day on April 28 with plans for a large parade at 2:30 pm and more than forty prizes from local businesses. Mayor Stinson and Guvnn Williams to speak. A D Stewart and E C Reed coordinating. Prizes include Ford casings, tubes, and cash. competition limited to Graham residents for most categories.
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Graham
Ford
Chautauqua Club Hosts Home Economics Day
On April 11 the Chautauquans met at Miss Bettie Scott’s home for Home Economics Day. Miss Bettie presided in the absence of the president as Mrs. Lassiter was chosen to attend a Bowie district meeting.
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Bettie Scott
Bettie
Lassiter
Bowie
Blanch Hart Smith
Commercial Club
Graham
Charles Hinson
Adger Morrison
Valse
Eby Durand
Zachary Hudson
Mrs. Manzey
Mineral Well
Woman's Auxiliary to Meet With New Guild President
The Women's Auxiliary of the Episcopal church will meet April 25 at 3 o'clock with their new guild president Mrs. Graham Stewart of Kentucky street. A full attendance is desired. Mrs Voules is Secretary-Treasurer.
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The
Episcopal Church
Graham Stewart
Kentucky Street
New Graham School Board Members Sworn In
The Graham school board reorganized for the new year with I. T. Gilmer elected president and Horace Tidwell secretary. Board members are Gilmer Tidwell Wootten Bell Johnson Corbett Davis. Superintendent Cogdell was re elected and the board will soon select teachers.
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Graham
I. T. Gilmer
Horace Tidwell
Mr. Gilmer
Mr. Tidwell
Joe Wootten
W. C. Bell
G. B. Johnson
W. H. Corbett
L. M. Davis
Baptist Ladies Entertain With Church Social
The Baptist church in Graham hosted a Monday night social led by Mrs. W. H. Kennedy. The program included readings, a duet, talks, and a piano accompaniment by Mrs. J. M. Crisp. About three hundred attendees enjoyed refreshments in the annex and yard games follow.
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John B. Wood
Nona G. Akard
Wood
Miss Akard
Ruth Virgil Tidwell
Elizabeth Tidwell
Emma Sue Bills
Willeen O’connell
Joe Inez Wootten
Olga Long
Lillian Bullock
Frances Smith
Mary Frances’ Bingham
Lorain Shoemate
Wilbert Riggs
Edmona Smith
Lou Ellen Evans
Ester Ruth Wilson
Virginia May Casey
Barbara Collier
Margaret Marshall
R. A. Duncan
Pat Wood
Glen Street
Alrose LeSage
Alice Graham
Alwana Wood
Jim Wood
Newcastle
Eva Wood
Rose Amra Reed
Benton Paschall
Henryetta Schuster
Ladies of the Baptist Church
W. H. Kennedy
Kennedy
R. V. Tidwell
Sne Mae Price
C. A. Russell
Frances Robert
Avis Calvin
Carson
Betty Dawson
J. M. Crisp
Crisp
Graham
Newcastle Players Win Three Sets in Court Duel
Lynch and Russell defeated Jack Johnson and Russell Brown in four sets 6-2 3-6 6-3 6-2. The friendly fixture took place on a local court with plans for a rematch in the near future.
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Newcastle
Jack Johnson
Russell ‘Brown
Lynch
Russell
R._E
Rtp Nove
Cyrus Russell E
Mrs Lorena Pistol Visits Albany Brother P K Deats
Albany resident Mrs Lorena Pistol visits her brother P K Deats and family during a church holiday gathering.
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Mrs. Lorena Pistol
Albany
P. K. Deats
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Glen Q. Street
Ham
Glow Worm
Wichita
Martin
G. D. Hinson
McLaren
Herron City
Tumber
A. G. Carter Reubenkoenig
A. G. Carter Sanders
S. Kouri Seddon
Jas. W. Davis
City Marshall
Vaty
Rigford
Eastern Star
Graham Chapter
Bryson
S. A. Penix
Herman Buchanan
P. M. Nicolett
L .A. Kayser
George Mose
Mesdames John Bailey
W. M. Miller
Frank Atcheson
R. B. McCrum
B B. Middleton
W. M. Lee
G. M. Apple
East Oide
Graham Ford
Graham High School
Breckenridge
Olney
Jacksboro
Moreland
Price
Dickenson
Matthews
Henson
Barrett
McAfee
George
Moore
Ment
Virginia Street
Fords
A. D. Stewart
E. C. Reed
Retail Merchants’ Association
Lions Club
Tut
First National Bank
G. B. Johnson Hardware Company
Mallow Drug Store
Ford Motometer
S. B. Street & Co
Rex Theatre
Graham National Bank
Graham Tire Co
Graham Steam Laundry
Young County Lumber Company
Capitol Cafe
Supreme Grocery
Whitehouse Barber Shop
Shave and Tonic
J. M. Ragland
Barnett & Bower
Liberty Filling Station
LeSage Motor Co
Doty Drug Company
Graham Barber Shop
Eagle Cafe
Ramsey Drug Company
Max Laube
Garvin-Johnson Grocery Co
J. M. Denson
Armour
E. S. Graham
Davia Drug Co
Pace Golden
Snoddy & Son
Zale Jewelry Co
Moody Bros
Texas Motor Co
Craham Shoe Hospital
Young County Hardware & Furniture Co
Texas Drug Co
Cash Market & Grocery
Motor Supply Co
Motometer
McCloud Grocery Co
Robbins & Mason
Eddleman Bros
Stafford News Agency
City Drug Store
John E. Morrison Company
Texas
Chautauqua Club
Woman's Auxiliary
Voules
Sec’y-Treas
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