Sunday at the Churches in August Services and Giving
Sunday schools filled at multiple churches with 175 at the Christians service 171 at Baptist 148 at Methodist and 102 at Presbyterians. Rev Pearce preached Salvation Rev Rouse Con secration 1 Cor XV 58 Rom 12 1 and fundraising totals reached about 599 to Orphans Home and 300 to the Seminary. A farewell talk and call accepted for Rev Taylor followed a rainy evening service. A Presbyterian Christian Endeavor held Persia and Turkey with music by Mrs Rose and Mr McCarell.
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Pearce
the Baptist
Suaff School
Rouse
Orphans Home
Tidwell
Breiebe
Christ
Taylor
Methodist
Sunme School
Presbyterians
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Z. A. Hudson
Persia
Turkey
Rose
McCarell
Jesus
Addance
Firemen's Band Concert At Opera House
The Firemen's Band will give a concert at the opera house next Friday night September 8. A good program is being arranged and the band is greatly in need of funds. it is hoped a large crowd will attend. A circular will be printed to give a fair idea of the varied program. Make arrangements to attend and help the boys financially. If you appreciate the band you will be there.
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Opera House
Regular Church Service Announcement at Methodist Church
Rev Singleton returns from outing and requests notice of a regular service at the Methodist church next Sunday and at the present time, inviting all parishioners to attend.
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Singleton
Boy breaks arm at Meece place fence
Kent Cooper, the young son of W. J. A. Cooper, fell from a fence while helping peers catch a chicken on Meece place last Tuesday morning. He injured his right elbow in the fall and faced a severe break likely to cause a stiff arm.
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Kent Cooper
W. J. A. Cooper
Meece Place
Dr Taylor Accepts Call to City Baptist Church
Dr Taylor has accepted the call of the Baptist Church of this city and will arrive the last of the week. Regular service at the Baptist church next Sunday is expected to have full attendance.
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Taylor
The
Baptist Church
Postmaster Cunningham Announces New Graham Rural Routes
Postmaster Cunningham informs that two new rural mail routes will begin operations out of Graham starting tomorrow. The move expands service coverage and aims to improve mail delivery in surrounding areas.
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Cunningham
Graham
Minister J A Newsom Leads Amp Creek Baptisms Additions
Eld J A Newsom reported a successful Amp Creek meeting he conducted closing Sunday night. Twenty one were baptized and thirty one added to the church, reflecting strong interest and growth in the congregation.
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Eld
J. A. Newsom
Amp Creek
Graham Public Schools Open September 4th
Graham Public Schools begin a new year on Monday with 400 students. The High School assembles in the auditorium, younger grades in their rooms, and opening exercises include short addresses from school officials and local dignitaries. Patrons are invited to attend.
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Graham Public
Graham Schools
J. E. Simpson
J. W. Gallaher
P. A. Martin
S. M. Foster
Wichita Falls
Epidemic of death by own action in Wichita Falls
The article notes a rise in deaths by own action in the city during hot dry weather. Over the past weeks several cases were reported, including two in Wichita Falls within a single day last week. The writer suggests heat may contribute to more suicides in summer.
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Daily Press
Wichita Falls
Missionary Society to Meet at Graham Baptist Church
The Ladies Missionary Society of Graham Baptist Church will meet next Thursday at 4 PM with Mrs. J W Griffis. It is a regular business meeting to review monthly offerings and study the twelve hundred Bible questions and answers.
Watch Things Grow in Rain Brings Crops to County
The piece notes heavy weekend rains as a genuine gully washer that spurs rapid growth. It predicts bumper cotton and better grass and feed crops, suggesting timely fall rains could boost yields and reduce feeding costs for Young County farmers.
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Young County
Rural Schools Board Schedules Grade System in County
The Young county school board met at the courthouse for three days. Members M. A. Stewart Markley J. W. Patterson South Bend H. S. Thomas Newcastle and J B Burkett Loving acted with county superintendent Prof. R. Lindsey to classify rural schools under the new law requiring all schools to be graded.
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County School Board
Young County
Court House
M. A. Stewart
Markley
South Bend
H. S. Thomas
Newcastle
J. 8. Burkett
Loving
R. Lindsey
County Finance Committee Reports on County Officers
The county Finance Committee J H C Fields A W Kay and Edgar McLendon met five days last week to review county officers books. They presented their report to District Judge P A Martin on Friday who will forward it to the grand jury as required by law.
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H. C. Fields
A. W. Kay
Edgar McLendon
P. A. Martin
Whose Booze Is It? Raid Over Back Room Whiskey Seizure
Freeman and Grant led a search and seizure raid on a Graham pool hall back room seizing several pints of whiskey. Whiskey moved to the sheriff’s vault pending a sequestration suit filed by Uncle Tom Riley. Bond posted for safekeeping as the next week’s grand jury may examine the find.
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Freeman
Grant
Justice Hall
Graham
Court House
Tom
Tom’’ Riley
Justice Court
Northwest Texas Press Association Meeting at Wichita Falls
The Press Association met in Wichita Falls with Friday banquet at Lake Wichita and a Saturday reception at Electra. Attendees enjoyed a pleasant, entertaining visit hosted by the city. The next gathering is planned for Memphis, Texas.
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Memphis
Texas
Meets Old Friends and Miami Ties Recalled
E. B. Graham and his wife returned Monday night from a Miami visit. They met John D. Godman, a former resident and now a major contractor and citizen of Miami, who still cherishes Graham and would return if he moved there. Graham also saw Mitchell D. Price, a leading Miami lawyer.
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Graham
Miami
Florida
John D. Godman
Mr. Godman
Mitchell D. Price
Meeting Closes After Two Week Tent Revival
The Christian meeting under the east courthouse square tent closed Tuesday night with a large turnout and many new members. Rev. Pearce preached as the gathering grew in strength and observed success in every respect.
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Court House Square
Pearce
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