Graham Public Schools Set to Open Monday September 1
Superintendent I T Gilmer announces Graham Public Schools will open Monday September 1 with last year’s district lines unless redistricting is needed after opening. Building repairs, home economics equipment, and heating upgrades are complete and new books arrive daily. The staff list includes numerous teachers from Texas colleges and universities with a September 30 teacher meeting planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. Gilmer
Graham Public Schools
Stanley H. Peavy
A. B
C. C
N. C
Tenn
Will H. Evans
University of Texas
Sammons
S.M.U
Lillie B. Pate
L. Campbell
Trinity University
Ruth Green
U. of T
Caroline Glover
Findley Weaver
Sara Kendrick
Lois Cannon
B. S
Verna P. Evans
Samge Peacock
A. B. Austin
Newcastle Set to Challenge Graham in Friday Game
Newcastle fastball team travels to face Graham at 4 PM Friday aiming to halt Graham’s three game Friday winning streaks. Hob Still and Lefty Collins may start for Newcastle while Lefty Smith paces Graham. Admission free. fans urged to attend a likely good contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Graham Boys
Graham
Padgett
Eliasville
Hob Still
Lefty Collins
Lefty Smith
J L Brown Wins Goldwater Premium in Young County
Mr J L Brown on the Morrison farm south of the Brazos received the 25 premium from Sam Goldwater for the first bale of cotton raised in Young County south of the Brazos. Goldwater, a Bunger merchant, praised the territory and its farmers in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Brown
Morrison Farm
Brazos
Sam Goldwater
Young County
Goldwater
Bunger
Bonus Applications Office Closing August 1924
An office in the Chamber of Commerce rooms at City Hall has provided free help to ex soldiers and sailors for bonus applications. The Leader states the office will close on August 31, 1924, and any ex service men who have not yet filed should call at City Hall before month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
City Hall
Penalty Due On Delinquent Taxes
Delinquent taxes for the city and Graham Public Schools are being collected. McFarlane & McFarlane handle city taxes and Marshall & King handle school taxes. An Attorney General response supports cities and towns collecting the 10 percent penalty and 6 percent delinquent tax charges under amended Article 7699.
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Graham
McFarlane & McFarlane
Marshall & King
Attorney General’s Office
Austin
State of
Texas
C.F. Gibson
W. D. McFarlane
Information About Primary Election Saturday August 23
Voters are informed on Democratic primary rules under Texas Terrell law Article 2939. Eligibility requires 21 years old, US citizenship, one year in the state, six months in the county, with poll tax rules stated. Voting in residence precinct, affidavits possible, single and married residence rules noted. Ballot handling limits, no inter-voter discussion, sworn judges only, and race-based voting restrictions emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ferguson Rally Set for Governor Campaign in Graham
A county wide gathering to back Miriam A. Ferguson’s gubernatorial bid will be held on the Graham Court House lawn Thursday evening August 21 at 8 p.m. Wichita Falls attorney R E Taylor and others will speak. DeMolay Band provides music as all voters and citizens are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam A. Ferguson
Graham
Court House
R. E. Taylor
Wichita Falls
Campaign speech by John C Marshall on courtyard lawn
Mr John C Marshall spoke on the courtyard lawn last night in support of his candidacy for State Senator The attendance was small due to prayer meeting night at all churches Marshall has an article in this issue of The Leader outlining his campaign views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Marshall
Marshall
De Molay Degree Team Treated In Eliasville Honor
Graham Chapter of De Molay accompanied by Royal Arch Masons held degrees for Eliasville and Graham members. The visit featured officers Barton Atcheson and others, with Stephenville and Olney trips noted. Eliasville Lodge served ice cream and cake after the ceremony. Herschell Eddleman helped ensure traditional rites were followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arch
Stanley H. Peavy
Frank Atcheson
Edgar McLendon
Pat Bryan
E. H. Graves
Graham
Order of
de Molay
Eliasville
Robert Beebee
Truman Glover
Doyle Wood
Ross Clark
Graham Boys
Olney
Stephenville
Barton Atcheson
3. C. Allen
Robert Lynch
A. C. Smith
Jack McBrayer
Ellis Thigpen
Grady Wright
Chap Smith
James Dowdle
Sentinel
Claud Stewart
Pearl Williamson
J. W. McLendon
Robert Moore
Claude Kennedy
Buel Taggart
James Bowron
Greene Moreland
Lamar Cunningham
Lester Corley
DeMolay
Roy Thompson
Marshall
Lois Cook
Glynn Stegall
Robert Fowler
Donnell Johnson
Donald Stewart
Clark Wynn
Loyd Peterson
Robert Reed
Explosion Shakes Graham as Nitroglycerin Magazine Explodes
Reports say a nitroglycerin magazine belonging to Mr. Davidson exploded three miles south of Graham around 4 30 in the morning. The blast shattered plate glass, rattled Jacksboro miles away, but no injuries were reported and the cause remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Graham National Bank
Davidson
Jacksboro
Doctor Duncan And Family Return From Colorado Trip
Dr. R. A. Duncan and family came back Tuesday after a month long journey in Colorado. They report a great trip and The Leader will seek to have Dr. Duncan describe the bear race in next week’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Duncan
Colorado
Wichita Falls Fair Agent Promotes September Event
J. M. Harrison of Wichita Falls, advance agent for the Texas-Oklahoma Fair, spent Monday in the city dispersing details about the big fair set for the last day in September. His car, painted bright red, attracted considerable attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Harrison
Wichita Falls
Graham Wins Good Game From Loving Here Last Friday
A classic baseball clash ended with Graham delivering six eighth inning runs to win over Loving. Speer held Graham scoreless until the eighth while Smith shut Loving down early. Grandstands were packed and both sides cheered as Graham surged to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Loving
Speer
Smith
Two Good Meetings Led by Rev T R Paden
Rev T R Paden reports two successful meetings at Farmer and Pleasant Valley Baptist Churches with strong attendance and blessings. Eight baptisms at Farmer and nine at Pleasant Valley. Paden also serves Indian Mound and Red Top as pastor. Rev J H Garrett assists at Indian Mound with his wife aiding, and will help at Red Top next week. An invitation is extended to neighboring communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Paden
Farmer
Pleasant Valley Baptist
Brother Paden
Pleasant Valley
Indian Mound
Red Top
J. H. Garrett
Brother Garrett
Death of Dallas Infant Eris Katherine Wood
Eris Katherine Wood, thirteen months old, died in a Dallas sanitarium Tuesday morning after a long illness. Her parents Mr and Mrs D B Wood sought treatment in Dallas and later buried her in Oak Grove cemetery in Graham. Rev McKinley Norman conducted the funeral as relatives and Mr Pat Bryan accompanied the body.
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Eris
Katherine Wood
D. B. Wood
Dallas
Wood
Pat Bryan
Graham
Oak Grove Cemetery
McKinley Norman
Meador and Flint Wed in Dallas Ceremony
Mr. C. A. Meador and Miss Freda Flint of Dallas were married last Tuesday night by Editor W. M. Williams at his Dallas home. The couple went to their new Miller Avenue residence for an informal reception hosted by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Meador
Freda Flint
Dallas
W. M. Williams
The
Christian Courier
Miller Avenue
Lions Sponsor Tag Day In Graham This Saturday
The Graham Lions Club plans a tag day this Saturday to raise funds for adding a household economic department to Graham High School. Schoolgirls will sell tags, and donations will support the new department, described as vital for future homes and community growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Lions’ Club
Graham
Graham High School
Lions of
Pioneer Citizen W T Finch Dies in Mineral Wells
Mr W T Finch died suddenly in Mineral Wells last Friday after moving from Graham to help his ill health. A respected businessman and longtime Methodist, he was married to Nora Adair in 1887 and survived by his wife and three daughters. Funeral services were led by his pastor and the Masonic lodge provided burial honors.
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W. T. Finch
Mineral Wells
Young County
Alabama
Graham
Nora Adair
Iit
Wells
Finch
Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
E F. Strube
Fort Worth
W. B. Douglas
George Kesterson
Arkansas
G. W. Black
R. V. Tidwell
R. M. Williams
G. D. Hinson
J. T. Rickman
R. L. Reed
A. D. Stewart
W. E. Simpson
Edgar Matthews
Chas. Gay
A. B. Eddleman
J. C. Vaughan
E. Mabry
Hilliard
John B. Wood
County Board Holds Teachers Examination
The county board of examiners met in the courthouse last Friday and Saturday to conduct the teachers examination. Applicants include Miss Thelma Logan Markley Mrs Georgia Robinson Murray Miss Nellie Rayburn Olney Miss Bessie Mobley Murray Mrs W G Mobley Graham Miss Nina Choate Graham Miss Mary Choate Graham W C Dickson director of vocational agriculture of the Masonic school at Fort Worth is visiting his parents in Graham. John Spivey, a Graham native, has been with the school several years and was offered a position in a State Normal school but chose to stay with the Masonic School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Examiners
Thelma Logan
Markley
Georgia Robinson
Murray
Nellie Rayburn
Olney
Bessie Mobley
W. G. Mobley
Graham
Nina Choate
Mary Choate
W. C. Dickson
Bessie Groves
Lucile McLaren
John Spivey
Masonic School
Fort Worth
W. D. Spivey
John
Presbyterians Now Leading Baptists in Baseball League
In a well played game last Thursday the Presbyterians beat the Baptists 2 to 1 as both teams contend for the second half title in the Sunday School League. Baptists misplayed two errors that allowed the deciding runs and the upcoming clash with the Methodists could force a tie for the half. The Christians, though at the bottom, showed strong play all season, beating the Presbyterians 5 to 1 after four runs in the sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterians
Baptists
Methodists
A. J. Barrett
Lightning Hits Farm Barn Kill Horse North of Graham
Lightning struck a straw stack on Mrs. Taylors farm north of Graham last Friday night and killed a horse belonging to Mr. Earl Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Taylor
Graham
Earl Taylor
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Moreland
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Schlittler
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Poae ‘Crawford
Griffin
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Redders
Neennenne Barbee
Eer
Rerey Moreland
Ligon
Barrett
Ae Pet
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