Moody Forges In Charge Of Young County Convention
Delegates from Olney Newcastle Red Top Banger Connor Creek Jean and Graham attended the Young County Democratic convention chaired by Edgar McLendon who was elected chairman and P M Nicolett secretary. State Convention delegates and alternates were chosen and a slate of resolutions supporting Moody Wilson and party goals was adopted. Judge Scott urged a county bond issue for roads and W D McFarlane commented on his nomination victory for State Senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olney
Newcastle
Red Top
Banger
Connor Creek
Jean
Graham
Edgar McLendon
P. M. Nicolett
Wharts
San Antonio
W. D. McFarlane
B. W. King
S. A. Penix
F. H. Wilson
T. J. Gardner
W. C. Harrell
Chauncey Penix
R. W. McFarlane
M. P. McCracken
R. H. Helms
W. O. Cunningham
H. G. Millican
Dan Moody
Sulphur Springs
National Democratic Party
Jefferson
Woodrow Wilson
Texas
Supreme Court of the United States
Highway Department
Attorney General’s Department
State of
J. E. Binkley
Young County
Scott
Crop Prospects Bright Amid Steady Rainfall Signals
Rainfall in Gra ham through July totals 6.15 inches for July and 22.45 inches for the year to date, recorded by Rev. G. W. Black. The report notes strong crops across fruits, vegetables, small grains, corn, and raw crops, with cotton prospects higher than the 1906 level. Pastures are excellent and farmers are hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
G. W. Black
Partial List Of Graham Public School Teachers
A long list shows resignations at Graham public schools as Superintendent I T Gilmer and the school board struggle to fill the faculty for next term. The article lists current teachers with degrees and notes salary budget cuts limiting hiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Public Schools
I. T. Gilmer
Stanley H. Peavy
Nell Sammons
Caroline Glover
Lavenia Campbell
Elizabeth Greek
Sue Neely
Alberta Fitzpatrick
Miriam Sowell
Mildred McElroy
B. S
Dorothy Racey
Graham Public Library Vacation Reading Course Winners
Mrs. M. Dowdle reports month end figures for August at Graham Public Library. Open days 25, books loaned 2287, average daily circulation .91 percent, largest day 154. Adult fiction 32 percent, juvenile books 50 percent. Finished reading course: Fredda Stewart and many others including Graves McCloud Pearl Slater Davie Reddell Perry Holem Frances Holem John Roach Josephine Roach Rita Ruth Slaughter Viola Fie Mary Lou Thigpen Annabel Kisinger Betty Baynes Lorene Rhodes Ola Tate Lois Wheelis Nell Newman Robert Simpson Helen Knox Jewel Redman Earle Dodson Mary Jane George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Dowdle
Fredda Stewart
Graves McCloud
Pearl Slater
Davie Reddell
Perry Holem
Frances Holem
John Roach
Josephine Roach
Rita Ruth Slaughter
Viola Fie
Mary Lou Thigpen
Annabel Kisinger
Betty Baynes
Lorene Rhodes
Ola Tate
Lois Wheelis
Nell Newman
Robert Simpson
Helen Knox
Jewel Redman
Earle Dodson
Mary Jane George
Reverend Neal and family depart for Boulder vacation
Rev. T. Edgar Neal and his family left the first of the week for a vacation trip to Boulder, Colorado. They plan a brief stay and sightseeing before returning home.
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T. Edgar Neal
Boulder
Colorado
Reduced Renditions Strain Graham School Tax Plans
The Graham school board grapples with shrinking valuations from 1923 to 1926, reducing local tax revenue by about 13,000 and failing to cover a 1923 deficit. Despite salary cuts and teachers leaving for higher pay elsewhere, enrollment and local desire for top schools persist, urging public financial support.
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Graham School Board
Graham
Gra
Ham
United States
Oil Wells Spark Activity In South Bend Field
Oil activity increases in South Bend with Pitzer & West and Street & Kay bringing in a 100 barrel well on Burgess land at 2200 feet. Nos. 4 and 5 rigs are going up, Keller land well praised, and North American Oil sale to J G Edwards expected to revive the field. A new well is reported north of Loving at 511 feet amid ongoing shallow-field production around Markley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Pitzer & West
Street & Kay
Burgess Land
Keller
North American Oil and Refining Corporation
J. G. Edwards
Oklahoma
T. C. MecMurray
Loving
Markley
Committees Seek $1,750 for Graham Foundation Fund
Community committees work this week to raise funds to match Graham Foundation support for Graham schools. They aim for $1,750 and urge residents to donate via local banks if not contacted, as every interested person will have a chance to contribute to the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Foundation
Graham
Rig Builder Tom Green Dies In Fifteen Mile East Spill
Tom Green a rig builder on the Preston lease fifteen miles east of Graham fell fifty eight feet yesterday and was killed almost instantly. His home is not learned but a sister is said to live at Big Sandy Texas. The body rests at Morrison Undertaking Parlor awaiting relatives instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Green
Preston
Graham
Big Sandy
Texas
Morrison Undertaking Parlor
Mr and Mrs G Ear Hutchings stay on Wiley Moore farm
Mr and Mrs G Ear Hutchings are living on the Wiley Moore farm this week while Mr and Mrs Moore take a vacation trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. G. Ear
Hutchings
Wiley Moore
Mrs. Moore
Allred Campaign Gains Momentum Across Texas
A four week state campaign for James V. Allred of Wichita Falls for Attorney General is underway with a Wichita Falls courthouse meeting forming a support organization. Supporters from Denton Graham Archer City Seymour Vernon Burkburnett Elec tra and Iowa Park join clubs. Denton County and Graham pledge local activism. Judge Kentley lauds youth and energy, predicting Allred will lead West Texas to state capitol in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allred
Texas
James V. Allred
Wichita Falls
Mr. Allred
Denton
Graham
Archer City
Seymour
Vernon
Burkburnett
Electra
Iowa Park
Hopper
Denton County
W. D. McFarlane
Gatesville
Kentley
West Texas
Twin Sisters’ Families Mingle Before Tragic Death
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wilson of Arkansas visited relatives, twin sisters Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Harness. The two families fished at Lake Kemp, and Friday evening Mr. Wilson collapsed and died. Embalmed and escorted by Mrs. Harness, the body was taken to the Wilson home near Little Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Wilson
Arkansas
Joe Harness
Wilson
Harness
Lake Kemp
Little Rock
Arkanss
Miss Norfleet Grimes Leads Women to College Station Short Course
County home demonstration agent Miss Norfleet Grimes accompanies more than twenty women and girls who left Sunday to attend a short course at College Station, aiming to gain practical instruction and skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfleet Grimes
College Station
Community Directors Urge Local Exhibits for County Fair
At a Young County Fair meeting directors urged rural communities to form exhibit committees. Each committee will lead in creating creditable displays with guidance from the County Agent and Home Demonstration Agent. With good crop prospects and pledged cooperation, a strong county fair is planned for October 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whch
Chamber of Commerce
Moody Wins Short Ballot in Second Primary
Final figures from the Texas Election Bureau show Dan Moody with a clear majority over all opponents, securing the nomination in the first primary and rendering Moody's name unnecessary on the second primary ballot. The report lists detailed counts for Moody Ferguson Davidson Zimmerman Wilmans Johnston Allred Pollard, and notes a forthcoming short second ballot with local names for county and municipal posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Election Bureau
Dan Moody
Moody
Ferguson
Davidson
Zimmerman
Wilmans
Johnston
Allred
Pollard
Houston
South Texas
West Texas
Wichita Falls
Young County
James V. Allred
Wichita County
Claud Pollard
Harris County
W. Gregory Hatcher
Dallas County
J. R. Ball
Fannin County
Velma Weisenman
A. A. Donnell Co
W. Akers
Olney
B. T. Green Bay
Hutchings
Jean
J. M. Taylor
W. B. Markum
Graham Farmers Market Grows in Use and Patronage
The Graham Farmers Market shows rising farmer participation and increasing public patronage. A comparison of current sales with early records supports the value of centralizing the market for the convenience of producers and consumers.
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Graham Farmers Market
Tomatoes Gathered Around Graham This Year
Tomatoes weighing up to one and a half pounds are being picked around Graham. The editor weighed a tomato at Morton's grocery this week that weighed one pound seven ounces. The source did not learn who brought them in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Morton
Melon Raisers Show Big County Harvest Fire
Mr J W Hughes among the melon raisers this season. He brought one to town last week that weighed fifty five pounds and says he has larger melons in his field at Herron City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hughes
Herron City
Barton Accepts Ward Belmont Vice Presidency After Leaving Publishing
John W. Barton resigns after six years as associate agent and head of the Methodist Publishing House in Nashville to become a vice president at Ward Belmont School. He will start September 1, has held roles in education and business, and has wartime service and strong local civic ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Barton
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Nashville
Ward- Belmont School
Barton
Mr. Barton
J. D. Blanton
Ward- Belmont
Ward-Belmont
Trinity University
Waxahachie
Columbia University
New York
France
Dallas
Methodist Church South
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Fourth
First National Bank
George Peabody College
Scarritt College
Bunnell and McBrayer Wed in Early Sunday Ceremony
Bert Bunnell and Lois McBrayer were married early Sunday morning and left for a brief bridal trip. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Mary E. McBrayer, grew up in Jean and moved here for better schools. She graduated from Graham High School and has taught in county schools. The groom came from Jack County and works as a city employee. They will reside in Graham after August 5.
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Bert Bunnell
Lois McBrayer
Mary E. McBrayer
Jean
Graham High School
Bunnell
Jack County
Graham
Salesman Joins Stewart and Kennedy Store For Weeks
Mr Jack Blain oversees Stewart and Kennedy's Men's Store for several weeks while the Stewart family plans a market trip. Mrs and Mr Bill Stewart intend to travel soon with Bill choosing a Canadian route over Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Blain
Stewart and Kennedy
Bill Stewart
Bill
Canada
Mexico
Stephens family returns from Mule Shoe Texas visit and Carlsbad Caverns
Mr H H Stephens and family and Mr Elmer Stephens and family returned Tuesday night from a trip to Mule Shoe Texas where they visited relatives. They toured Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Mr Stephens says it is a great place and that everyone who visits that region should see the natural wonder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Stephens
Elmer Stephens
Mule Shoe
Texas
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Stephens
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Moody Forges
Graham Public Library
Athletic Stadium
All For Allred
W. O. W. Meeting
Frank Lewis
Bunnell-Mcbrayer
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