Superintendent Sets New District Lines For Graham Schools
Superintendent Cogdell announces opening plans for Graham schools with informal ceremonies and compulsory attendance starting on opening day. A district line is proposed from Graham pasture gate along Virginia street South street to First street and beyond to assign First Fourth Grades to Shawnee and East Ward, with Seventh Grades split between East Ward and Shawnee and Fifth/Sixth Grades distributed to balance rooms.
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Graham
Graham Pasture
Virginia Street
Said Street
South Streeet
Kentucky Street
First Street
East Street
Third Street
Plum Street
East Ward
South Street
Second Street
Oak Street
Beard Ray marriage unites Texas and South Carolina pair
Miss Anna Jean Beard of Loving Texas and Charles D. Ray of Greenville South Carolina were quietly married on Tuesday evening August 21 1923 wife and husband accompanied by families and friends in Loving Texas The couple are praised as prominent local residents and their union is wished happiness and prosperity by many friends.
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Anna Jean Beard
Loving
Texas
T. N. Brown
Charles D. Ray
Greenville
South Carolina
Miss Beard
A. G. Beard
New Books Arrive at Chautauqua Library
The Leader reports several new books received this week by the Chautauqua library now housed in City Hall. Volunteers note plans for a permanent library home in the near future, with the ladies aiming to move to a dedicated space within months.
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Chauttauqua
Former Residents Visit Old Home
Mrs. Frank Richards and two sons of Mineral Wells and Mrs. John C. Kay and son and daughter of Wichita Falls visited Mr. S. R. Crawford. Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Kay, known as Misses Georgia and Cornelia Jewell, were pioneer Young county teachers and church pillars in Graham.
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Frank Richards
Mineral Wells
John C. Kay
Wichita Ails
S. R. Crawford
S. R. Jeffery
Ingleside Ranch
Crawford
Richards
Kay
Georgia
Cornelia Jewell
G. B. Jewell
Graham
Mr. Crawford
Young County
Elm Street Bakery Opens New House in Breckenridge
The Elm Street Bakery expands to Breckenridge with Butter Krust Bakery Co. at 219 West Walker Street. Fowler, Paden and Baldridge rent the former Veale Drug Co. site and plan a five thousand loaf daily capacity plus pastry. Baldridge to move to Breckenridge as manager.
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Elm Street
Breckenridge
Graham
Bladridge
Breckenridge House
Breckenridge Daily American
Fowler, Paden & Baldridge
West Walker Street
Veale Drug Co
Butter Krust Bakery Co
T. B. Paldrridge
Baldridge
Chautauqua Club Plans Two Night Program at Liberty
The Chautauqua Club will present programs at the Liberty Theatre on September 7 and 19. Mrs. Fred Moellendick and young performers rehearse one act plays to accompany the theatre’s regular films. Proceeds for each night will be shared with Graham’s library building fund, a project the club has supported for years. The club seeks local cooperation to establish a library building for storage and access to books once funded.
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Chautauqua Club
Liberty Theatre
Fred Moellendick
The
Liberty
Graham
State Lecturer to Visit Christian Endeavor in Graham
E F Huppertz Texas Christian Endeavor field secretary will address the group at First Presbyterian Church Graham on September 5. A short program and social hour follow with local Endeavorers participating. rally invites all interested in youth work.
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E. F. Huppertz
Christian Endeavor
State of Texas
Endeavor
First Presbyterian Church
Graham
Graham High School athletic meet raises funds at park
The Graham schools benefited from a Friday afternoon athletic meet at the ball park, raising about 100 dollars for the athletic association. Despite a curtailed program, attendees enjoyed the event and the football team aims for a stronger season, with enrollment fees resolved for eligibility and a schedule being formed for a September start.
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Ball Park
Graham
Athletic Association
Manville Brothers Show In Graham This Week
The Manville Brothers Comedians play here this week on the regular show grounds in front of Moody Brothers Garage. After Olney run last week the show was praised as one of the best. A court hearing dissolved an injunction that had halted its Graham engagement. Attendance is reported large each night with the tent filled.
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Manville Brothers
Moody Brothers Garage
Olney
Graham
Raid on Tumble Inn nets two arrests and beer cases
Sheriff Cambern and deputies with County Attorney Rhea raided Tumble Inn in Herron City last week. A man nicknamed Little Heavy and a woman Maud Boyd were jailed after an exam ining trial with bonds set at 1500 and 1000 dollars respectively.
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Cambern
Cooper
Howard
Rhea
Herron City
Tumble Inn
Maud Boyd
Young County Motor Company
Newcastle
Wichita
Fort Worth
Texas
Young County
Lions Club News Adopts Texas Constitution and Medals Plan
The Lions Club discussed and passed adopting the model Texas constitution to expand membership classifications and launch an active campaign. It announces two medals offered again for Gra ham school pupils, one for the best student in grades and one for high school, aiming for high participation. A large turnout attended the last meeting. secretary hopes for over ninety percent attendance at this week’s luncheon.
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Lions Club
Texas
Graham
Graham Schools Seek Twenty Percent Property Tax Increase
The Graham Independent Schools board, after equalizing district renditions, proposes a flat twenty percent rise on all district taxpayers to fund about 54,500 dollars annual costs and pay a 12,000 dollar old deficit over four years. It notes state aid covers less than a third of per pupil costs and includes examples of tax impact for families with and without children.
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Graham
Paving Square In Graham Under Construction
The paving project for Graham’s square is underway with Plains Paving Company rep E Patton in town. Work includes widening sidewalk sections, curb and gutter, and a 65 inch concrete base with 8 inch vitrified brick to create a durable pavement, starting at City Hall and extending around the north and east sides.
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Graham
E. Patton
Wichita Falls
The
Plains Paving Company
City Hall
Third Street
South Elm
Shawnee Park
Patton
Baptist Ladies Host Banquet for Baptist Ball Team
The First Baptist Church ladies served a chicken dinner to the Baptist Sunday School baseball team in the church annex last Thursday night. Thirty plates were laid and the event followed a victory over the Christian team, with a Presbyterians game looming next. Mesdames Daniels, McLendon, Jar nagin and Rochester led the serving with church ladies assisting.
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First Baptist Church
Baptist Sunday School
Mesdames Daniels
McLendon
Jarnagin
Rochester
Sunday Services and Sunday School Schedule
Announcement lists regular services at the Methodist church on Sunday. Sunday school at 10 a m, preaching at 11 a m and 7 45 p m, Senior League at 6 45 p m. Signed T E Bowman.
Mrs Lois L Manry Leaves Graham After Injury
Mrs Lois L Manry returns from Galveston but will not be tied to the Graham schools this year due to an injury and her mother's health. She plans to return soon to Galveston and will be missed after three years of service. Mr Carter of Abilene promoting the new Methodist College opening September 19 expects about 200 students for its junior college.
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Lois L. Manry
Galveston
Graham
Carter
Abilene
New Methodist College
Mayes Family Attends Baylor Graduation in Waco
Jason Mayes and his son Harry traveled to Waco for Baylor University's graduation exercises. Miss Bessie Mayes was among the A B graduates. Mrs. Mayes and son George spent the summer with Bessie.
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Jason Mayes
Harry
Waco
Baylor University
Miss Bessie
A. B
Mayes
George
Cemetery Working at Center Ridge Cemetery
Community members are urged to gather at Center Ridge Cemetery on Monday afternoon September 3 to participate in upkeep and preservation work.
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Center Ridge Cemetery
Young County Fair organizers push plans for first annual event
The Young County Fair association, newly incorporated, names directors and department heads and urges entries by November 8 1923. Premiums cover many divisions and two or more entries are needed per class for first prize. single entries may receive lower prizes at judges discretion.
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Young County Fair Association
Young County Fair
M. K. Graham
P. K. Deats
A. W. Kay
R. V. Tidwell
J. S. Criswell
S. B. Street
A. A. Morrison
E. C. Reed
G. P. Stewart
A. Penix
Financial statement of athletic meet and county notes
Financial statement details receipts from gate sales and donations totaling 109.00 with expenses including ads and signatures. Disbursements include university entrance fee and football equipment totaling 14.45 with a 30.75 balance deposited to the Graham High School fund. Mr. John Ware spent pastures in Stephens county and truck drivers seized them during the oil days, prompting rebuilding efforts to protect cattle.
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Harrison
Graham High School
H. B. Cogdell
Athletic Meet
University Interscholastic League
Gray Howard
Shineatel
Keveeni Shai de Caineieeaeietene
John Ware
Stephens County
Spivey Visits Graham for Nursery Business News
Mr. W. D. Spivey was in Graham today promoting his nursery business. He recently returned from a week long vacation in Oklahoma City.
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W. D. Spivey
Graham
Oklahoma City
Notable Visits and Family Travel Notes
Mr. Charles Hinson returned yesterday from a trip to Fort Worth. Mrs. S. H. Phillips and her children are visiting in Stephens County this week.
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Charles Hinson
Fort Worth
S. H. Phillips
Stephens County
Business visitor Mr. I. T. Gilmer in Dallas and Fort Worth
Mr. I. T. Gilmer is a business visitor in Dallas and Fort Worth this week, meeting local executives and checking on regional operations. He plans visits to several companies and discusses potential collaborations during the trip.
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Mr. I. T. Gilmer
Dallas
Fort Worthy
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Beard-Ray
ELM Street Bakery
Manville Bros
Oherife
Herron
Lions Club News
Graham Independent School District
Baptist
Young CO
R. B. McCrum
Graham Leader
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