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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
8
A sharp editorial comment mocks types who view themselves as ill treated by society and remain astonished by others’ ingratitude and selfishness, exposing the bias and tone of late 19th century commentary.
The column reports strong public school conditions in Young County after the first inspection. It notes 25 second grade certificates, many aiming for higher credentials, and urges timely parent notifications for student absences. It praises a new Brick Tank Valley district building and previews a December talk by Supt. M. H. Moore on Texas school needs. The county has about 5,000 pupils, 140 teachers, and plans $125,000 in school funding.
A long list of students across grades is named for high honor and honor rolls. Juniors and freshmen are listed with names such as Cecil Porter Willie Allen Velma Adams and Frank Duncan Nell Caldwell Gladys Fowler Lucille Norman. Seniors include Floyd Lisle Rufus McAfee Walter Morland Carl Smith Frances Bell and many others. The piece ends with a Disraeli quotation about wisdom and age.
The Baptist Womans Missionary Union holds a Friday 2 PM meeting at Newcastle Baptist Church with song scripture reading and prayer led by Mrs Strange. Mrs S R Jeffery gives the president’s greetings. Mrs Marcell reports on enlistment and convention. Mrs Harris discusses circle plan. Miss Jessie Hightower (Olney) on study course benefits. Mrs Robertson addresses Y W A importance. Poem “Just a Girl” by Mrs Fannie Thomas (Olney).
Merchants and business interests in Jacksboro organized the Retail Merchants Association with C. A. Fenske aiding. E. A. Gwaltney was elected president and A. Nance named secretary to run a citywide credit rating bureau for members and residents.
Mrs S R Jeffery of Orth Texas receives a courteous note from Brother Buckner stating he cannot be away between Christmas and New Year due to a busy season but hopes to visit if possible. Christmas goods advertised at Street and Co. Mrs J R Young visits Mineral Wells on Thanksgiving Day.
The notice commands the defendants Davis and Younger and others to appear at the Young County District Court in Graham on the first Monday in March 1928 to answer a petition filed November 8 1922 in suit No 7052. The claim concerns ownership of 132.5 acres and an oil and gas lease dating from 1917.
A 1922 court writ seeks cancellation of an oil and gas lease that clouds title. Defendants must appear to answer and help remove the lien by making and recording the lease transfers. The document is signed by Clerk Willie Riggs of Young County District Court with deputy Golda Barnett.
The Arlington Heights De Molays celebrated Thanksgiving evening with a banquet at the Methodist church basement. Local football players and young ladies attended. The program featured songs, remarks by Marion Hammon, Henry Traeger, Lloyd Peterson, and Stanley H. Peavy. The banquet received praise and the group hopes for more open meetings.
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