First county cotton bale brings good news for Newcastle
The first bale of 1926 cotton was brought to Newcastle by tenant Tom Rux from the Routen farm weighing 540 pounds and sold to Ed Collins for 16.14 cents per pound. Newcastle merchants added a premium of 47.50, with Elmer Stephens on Dr. H. E. Griffin's farm in Indian Mound the prior year’s first bale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Rux
Routen
Newcastle
Newcastle Gin Company
Ed Collins
Elmer Stephens
H. E. Griffin
Indian Mound
Rux
Stephens
Graham
Ed Sluder
Flint Creek
M. M. Stephens
Young County
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Mrs Halmark at First Christian
The First Christian Church ladies hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Sam Halmark last Thursday evening. Honor guest was Mrs. A. E. Bullen of Coeur d Alene Idaho, grandmother of the honoree, with many local women in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the First Christian Church
Sam Halmark
A. E. Bullen
Coeur de Alene
Idaho
Halmark
Mesdames J. H. Henry
Horace Tidwell
J. T. Dodson
C. A. Russell
Henry Axley
Bailey Moore
Virgil Eddleman
Kate Lawrance
Owen Fauntleroy
A. C. Anderson
Presbyterian Auxiliary Meeting at Mrs Morrison Garden
The Presbyterian Church Auxiliary met August 12 at 9 30 am under the pergola in Mrs A A Morrison s garden in Graham. Mrs Z A Hudson presided. reports from Circles were read and the pledge to the church building fund was paid in full with good progress on the pews. New members Mrs A S Ritchie and Mrs Jack Dunn joined, guests included Mrs W B Gilmer and Mrs C P Gregory of Sherman and Mrs S L Bloomer of Lehigh Oklahoma. A program on Ministerial Relief was given by Mrs Dawson, followed by a brief Life of Christ Bible study. A social hour with refreshments ended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
A. A. Morrison
Graham
Z. A. Hudson
Life of Christ
J. D. Dawson
Miss Kathleen Criswell Undergoes Procedure In Fort Worth
Miss Kathleen Criswell had an appendicitis operation at Harris Sanitarium in Fort Worth on Monday. Mr. Criswell returned Wednesday saying she was getting along as well as could be expected. Mrs. Criswell remained in Fort Worth to be with Miss Kathleen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Criswell
Harris Sanitarium
Fort Worth
Lovett Resigns as Graham Oil Cities Manager
W G Clegg becomes temporary Graham manager succeeding L D Lovett who resigns to join Texas Louisiana Power Company Fort Worth Roy Miller is named assistant manager Graham locals welcome Clegg and favor Miller promotion Lovett departs after six years with Oil Cities Graham office gains trusted leaders Eastland main office official J E Lewis comments on loss and local approval to changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Clegg
Oil Cities Company of
Ranger
Graham
Oil Cities
L. D. Lovett
Texas-Louisiana Power Company of
Fort Worth
Roy Miller
Clegg
Miller
J. E. Lewis
Eastland
Mr. Lovett
Rain Revives Cotton Fields in Young County
After over two weeks of drought the county recorded 2.15 inches of rainfall in August with .18 inches on Saturday .16 on Monday and a heavy 1.81 inches on Wednesday afternoon. Some areas fared better, but the cotton outlook remains mixed as boll weevil pressure persists. Feed crops and grass are good and many farmers are receiving oil lease money, providing cautious optimism for yield prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Black
Young County
Azbill and Thomas Wedding in Graham Home
Ralph H. Azbill and Raye Thomas were married Tuesday at 11 30 o clock in the bride’s mother’s home on Kentucky Street with Rev. T R Paden performing the ceremony. The bride, Ada Thomas’s daughter, grew up in Graham, graduated from Graham High School, taught at True School, and recently returned from Texas Tech in Lubbock. The groom, new to Graham but well liked, plans to live in Amarillo with his bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph H. Azbill
Raye Thomas
Kentucky Street
T. R. Paden
Ada Thomas
Graham
Lubbock
Texas Tech
Arbill
Amarillo
Absentee Voting Opens in Young County Courthouse
Voters out of the county on August 28 may cast ballots at the County Clerk’s office in the courthouse. Official ballots have been available for several days. law allows in person voting at the clerk’s office not more than ten days nor less than three days before election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Missionary E. M. Agee To Speak At Henry Chapel
Missionary E. M. Agee attends a meeting this week at Orth and will preach Sunday afternoon at 3 30 p m at Henry Chapel. The Baptist services continue with a meeting starting Sunday night at Red Top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Agee
Orth
Henry Chapel
Red Top
Texas voters wary as Ferguson reenters second primary
Many people express disappointment that politics has not warmed up after Mrs. Ferguson reversed her decision to enter the second primary. Her husband will launch the campaign in Temple Saturday and for a few days supporters of the earlier campaign may be satisfied. Texans hope the final days stay free from loud political haranguing.
Run-off Primary Draws Little Public Interest
Very little interest is manifested here in the run-off primary with voters showing limited engagement and observers noting a quiet political scene as polls prepare to open or close.
Young farmers enter state and county contests
In March 1926 Graham Chamber of Commerce secretary T. T. George announced a prize of 175 dollars in pure bred livestock for the farmer who grows the most cotton on five acres and the most feed. Dozens of local farmers, plus state entrants, have entered the county and state competitions with rules printed in the Leader. Secretary George and County Agent W. C. Hale say the past few days have seen plats measured and discussions warn of possible borer and insects affecting yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. George
Graham Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Wadley
Fred Walker
R. C. Walker
Ward Schlittler
Homer Brashears
Willie Atwell
L. W. Brooks
J. M. Barnett
W. E. Wood
R. D. Berry
J. G. Crow
J. W. Turner
W. H. Martin
Earl Taylor
R. E. Boyle
J. R. Howard
C. R. Rutherford
H. L. Slater
T. P. Simpson
C. J. Ta
Carl Wainwright
B. H. Welch
C. J. Willis
W. C. Hale
Leader
Mr. Hale
Mr. George
J M McKinney Dies In Wichita Falls
J M McKinney, 82, pioneer Texan, died at his son Tom M McKinney’s home in Wichita Falls at 11 15 Monday. He lived 65 years in Texas after moving from Pennsylvania and worked in Seymour’s shoe business before later moving to Graham. Survived by sons Tom of Wichita Falls and W J of Graham. Funeral at First Baptist Church Seymour Tuesday at 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McKinney
Tom M. McKinney
Wichita Falls
Mr. McKinney
Texas
Pennsylvania
Seymour
Graham
Tom. M. McKinney
Roxana
Tom McKinney
W. J. McKinney
First Baptist Church
McKinney
Fourth Annual Young County Fair Progress Report
Leaders report strong community cooperation as planning moves forward in Loving Murray Tank Valley Mt Pleasant and Bitter Creek. Fair president T T George and County Agent W C Hale outline aims to showcase agriculture livestock and home products with emphasis on community exhibits and school district premiums. Premiums total 100 75 50 and 25 with school trustees benefiting from winning districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Loving
Murray
Tank Valley
Mt. Pleasant
Bitter Creek
T. T. George
Fair Association
W. C. Hale
Norfleet Grimes
George
Short Course To Be Held in Jack County
A three day meeting for Young County farmers runs August 23 to 25 with final session at Jermyn on the 25th. Promised are live programs and speakers including Dad Short, G W Barnes, beef cattle specialist, W R Glazener poultry specialist, G C Hoyle, G W Orms and Miss Bess Edwards assistant State Home Demonstration Agent. Programs begin at nine each day and attendance at Jermyn is urged as worthwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack County
Jermyn
Dad” Short
G. W. Barnes
W. R. Glazener
G. C. Hoyle
G. W. Orms
Bess Edwards
Violation of law to make beer judged in Texas
In Lubbock Texas Aug 18 judges clash over home brew legality Judge Charles A Pippen of Dallas had ruled that home brew is legal unless its alcohol exceeds the legal limit and a chemical analysis is needed to confirm percentage Judge Clark M Mullican in the 72nd district disagreed stating the law bars any beverage over one half of one percent alcohol and lack of funds for tests does not alter the law
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Texas
Charles A. Pippen
Dallas
Clark M. Mullican
72Nd Judicial District
Pippen
Mullican
University royalties rise to 4 101 753 in Texas
The University of Texas reports July oil royalties totaling 4 101 753 after three checks arrive. Big Lake Company paid 166 010 and Texon Company 82 421 from Reagan County field. The total is 7 000 below last month despite Crane County field payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
University of Texas
Big Lake Company
Texaon Company
Reagan County
Crane County
Lovetts to Move to Fort Worth After Graham Visit
Mr. L. D. Lovett and his wife are returning from Pennsylvania to Graham then moving to Fort Worth where Mr. Lovett has accepted a position. Friends regret the departure and wish them well as they relocate after their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Lovett
Pennsylvania
Fort Worth
Graham
Lovett
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
Train washout halts Wichita Falls line to Breck enridge
The Wichita Falls and Southern train could not reach Breck enridge last night due to a washout near Eliasville. This disruption leaves Fort Worth and Dallas papers unavailable today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Uncle Pink Brooks Family Reunion Report Delayed
Uncle Pink Brooks enjoyed a family reunion with all his children present except Dr. Brooks who is in Old Mexico. The Leader man has not yet seen Uncle Pink to obtain a full report of the big annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Pink Brooks
Dr. Brooks
Old Mexico
Uncle Pink
Doctor and family return from Davis Mountains trip
Dr. Gary Smith and his family came back yesterday from a vacation in the Davis Mountains. They were caught in rain before reaching home yesterday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Smith
Davis Mountains
McKinley Family Wreck During Vacation Ride
Mr J P McKinley and family endured a wreck on their first day of vacation. Details were not learned, but the incident did not stop their journey as they continued on.
School Per Capita Set at 11.50 for 1926 27
The State Board of Education fixed the per capita scholastic apportionment for the 1926 27 season at 11.50 in Austin. This is the lowest since 1919 20 when it was 8.50. Superintendent Marrs said the legislature would be asked for a supplemental appropriation over 4 million to raise the apportionment to 15. The 1925 26 apportionment was 14 and was aided by a large balance and textbook savings. The 11.50 figure is based on 1 352 500 scholastics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Austin
M. N. Marrs
Marrs
Mrs Robt L Morrison Honoring Miss Mildred Bloomer
Mrs Robert L Morrison hosted a danco party on South Elm Street in honor of her niece Mildred Bloomer of Lehigh Oklahoma. High score honors went to Miss Zell Baynes and Grady Wright. refreshments followed. Attendees included Rose Amra Reed Genevieve Russell Audrey Durham and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Morrison
South Elm Street
Mildred Bloomer
Lehigh
Oklahoma
Zell Baynes
Grady Wright
Rose Amra Reed
Genevieve Russell
Mattie Queen Price
Irene McLaren
Audrey Durham
Margery Dunn
Lucille Norman
Dorothy Hudson
Lois Johnson
Charlie Hutchison
Glen Q. Street
James Miller
Jerry Stinson
Stacy Roberts
J. W. McLendon
Mitchell McLendon
Jack Roff
Eugene Coleman
Howard Farmer
Greer Culberson
Music Studios opens by Miss Lillie Mae Calvin
Miss Lillie Mae Calvin returns from Cincinnati Conservatory of Music where she studied last summer. She has taught music in Graham for two years with notable success. This week she announces the opening of her studios on September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Mae Calvin
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Graham
Stewart-Parten Marriage in Dallas at 1230 Today
At 12:30 today August 19 Mr Robert Stewart and Miss Nina Parten united in marriage in Dallas. The ceremony occurred at the bride's mother's home 406 South Montclair Street. The couple left for a trip to Galveston and will reside at 1228 Hollywood Dallas after September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stewart
Nina Parten
Dallas
South
Mont Clair Street
Galveston
A. D. Stewart
Graham
Graham High
State University
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Stewart
Hollywood
King Family Enjoys Four Week East Coast Trip
Mr and Mrs B W King and son Beverly returned home after four weeks visiting twenty states in the east They traveled from Graham to Shreveport Atlanta Washington and New York City returning via Ohio and Missouri In Philadelphia they visited Dr Petty Mrs Hattie Miller and Mr and Mrs Thomas Lea Beverly Jr offers entertaining tales of the journey
Wichita Falls Attorney Named Texas Agent for Laburnum Oil
R E Taylor of Wichita Falls named Texas agent for Laburnum Oil Corporation of Syracuse New York which received a Texas permit to do business. Capital stock is $300000. Judge Taylor said the firm plans drilling in Young County soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Taylor
Wichita Falls
Texas
Laburnum Oil Corporation
Syracuse
New York
Taylor
Young County
James M Spiars Dies in Graham Auto Collision
James M Spiars assistant superintendent of the E L Chapman lease on the Whittenburg land near Oil City was killed about 9:30 Sunday night two miles south of Graham when his Ford collided with a roadster driven by Bill S Tyra. Mrs Spiars and Mr Tyra had minor bruises. Mrs McHarg suffered a broken arm and deep leg gash. Spiars died minutes after the crash. Chapman and Spiars had family ties. body sent to Fort Worth for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Spiars
E. L. Chapman
Whittenburg
Oil City
Graham
Bill S. Tyra
Spiars
T. M. McHarg
Bease
Tyna
Banger
Tyra
Spears
Graham Hospital
W. S. McJimsey
McHarg
Fort Worth
Chapman
Mr. Spears
Baptist 8s S Picnic at Shawnee Park
The Baptist Sunday School picnic in Shawnee Park Tuesday evening was a decided success. Superintendent Stanley H. Peavy organized the event with teachers and officers. attendees enjoyed soda pop, watermelons, and well-filled baskets. A highlight was Mr. I B Padgett demonstrating how to use the slide with his grandson. Lunch followed at seven with ample food and ice cold watermelons. The high school band provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Sunday School
Shawnee Park
Stanley H. Peavy
I. B. Padgett
Mr. Padgett
Van Horne and Glover Married at Grandparents' Home
Clarence G. Van Horne and Edna Glover wed last Thursday August 12 at the bride’s grandparents on South Cherry Street Graham. Rev. A. W. Franklin, uncle of the bride, performed the ceremony. The bride resides in Eliasville and the groom in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence G. van Horne
Edna Glover
Mrs Evelyn McLendon Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Miss Evelyn McLendon underwent an appendicitis operation at Graham Hospital Monday morning. She received a local anesthetic and could converse with the surgeon during the procedure. She is getting along fine and hopes to leave the hospital soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn McLendon
Graham Hospital
Leader seeks word of citizens' vacation trips
The Leader asks residents to report by telephone or mail their vacation travels. The town is large and officials cannot track every citizen’s whereabouts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Oil Cities Co
Azbill
Thomas
Young County Fair
Mrs
Robt. L. Morrison
Miss Bloomer
Stewart-Parten
van Horne
Glover
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