LeSage Motor Co Hosts Weeks End Display Celebrations
The LeSage Motor Co extends their display week with hot chocolate and wafers from 2 to 5 PM daily, an orchestra, and varying programs. Hon Elmer Graham speaks, a charity ball Friday, DeMolay Orchestra, Judge D Walker talk Saturday, and prizes including Ford parts to be won. Proceeds from the ball go to local charity. admission is $2 per couple.
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LeSage Motor Company
Elmer Graham
Dearborn’s Independent
DeMolay
D. ' ‘Walker
Bower
Shorty
Ash
Big Jim” Carlton
South Bend Hosts County Teachers Meeting
The Young County Teachers group met in South Bend for a well attended session with a strong program. Speakers included Miss Currie Graham Mr Roach Eliasville and Superintendent Johnson. He outlined plans to improve South Bend schools noting consolidation with Lone Star School and the impact of planned good roads on student access.
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South Bend
Currie
Graham
Roach
Eliasville
Johnson
Lone Star
Mr and Mrs W W Martin Visit Dallas
Mr and Mrs W W Martin were in Dallas recently with Will getting new feet fitted and now wearing larger shoes.
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W. W. Martin
Dallas
Will
Dallas visitors and Oklahoma residents travel notices
Mr and Mrs Carroll Dickenson visited Dallas on Monday and Tuesday. Mrs L B Kidwell and L B Jr of Cache Oklahoma are here visiting Mrs W D Norman. Mrs F M Burkett left this week to visit her daughter Mrs Carson in Timpson Texas.
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Mrs. Carroll Dickenson
Dallas
L, B, Kidwell
L. B, Jr
Cache, Oklahoma
W. D. Norman
F. M. Burkett
Mrs.Carson
Timpson, Texas
Hon W D McFarlane to wed Alma Carl in San Antonio
Engagement announced by Alma Ellen Carl and her parents Judge and Mrs J F Carl. Alma Carl formerly studied in Graham and is a San Antonio college social figure. Bridegroom elect W D McFarlane of Grymm Texas will marry Tuesday at 8 p m in St Mark Episcopal Church San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Alma Ellen Carl
J. F. Carl
W. D. McFarlane
Grymm
Texas
St. Mark's Epiccopal Church
Texa
Carl
Eloise Morrison
Graham
McFarlane
Inclement Weather Delays United Charities Drive
Severe weather delays the United Charities drive planned by Mr. A. D. Stewart and the committee. With Christmas near, funds are urgently needed for the Goodfellows Fund to aid families and individuals unable to buy gifts. Donations may be left at banks or given to Stewart or the committee, with pastors helping to collect.
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United Charities
A. D. Stewart
Goodfellow Fund
United Charities Committee
Walker Habeas Corpus and Zale Auction Case Before Court
In the 92nd District Court Judge Schenck disposed several cases despite rain. The Walker habeas corpus and Zale Jewelry Auction Sale injunction drew the most attention. Walker is jailed on murder charges with bail of 8000 not posted. The injunction against the auction was not sustained and moved to county court. Spencer Mayes Sunday School class plans a fruit shower for Buckner Orphans Home at the Baptist Church on Friday night December 21 with apples and oranges to be sent to the Home.
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Spencer Mayes
Buckner
Baptist Church
Mrs Dieter and daughter visit Olney relatives
Mrs Dieter aged 81 from Olney and her daughter Miss Maggie Dieter are visiting Mrs Kate Schuster. The elder Mrs Dieter remains active and travels to see relatives.
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Dieter
Maggie Dieter
Olney
Kate Schuster
Mr. M. S. Jordan Leaves for Dallas on Tuesday
Mr. M. S. Jordan departed Tuesday for a trip to Dallas, plans and itinerary not disclosed.
Street Gives Turkey Dinner to Sunday Teachers
Sunday School teachers and officers at the Methodist Church enjoyed a turkey dinner hosted by Mr. Boyd Street, the superintendent. The event included musical numbers by Mrs. H. B. Cogdell, Miss Lois Johnson, and Kathleen Criswell, with Rev. J. W. W. Shuler and Judge M. D. Brown adding brief remarks.
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Methodist Church
Boyd Street
Methodist Sunday School
Street
H. B. Cogdell
Lois Johnson
Kathleen Criswell
Woman's Auxiliary Discusses The Child And America's Future
In December the Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary studied The Child and America's Future at the new home of Mrs. C. B. Hockaday. Rev. Gary Smith led the lesson stressing children as America's future and the need for greater religious education. A Home Missions offering followed and members received folders with instructions to note six lessons. The hostess provided chicken salad brown bread sandwiches olives and coffee.
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America
Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary
C. B. Hockaday
Gary Smith
New Baby for McKinleys Boosts Local Leader
Jo seph Edward McKinley born December 9 to Mr. and Mrs J P McKinley. He joins John E Morrison Co as assistant manager and already earns praise from company president. McKinley family notes editor called to share news and help assess when J P might visit town. John Horn from Loving buys pecans, heighton orders three wolf hounds from Ozona for 150 dollars.
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Stork
J. P. McKinley
Joseph Edward McKinley
John E. Morrison Company
John Horn
G. B. Johnson Hardware Company
TeachersInstitute To Hold In Graham December 17 To 21
The annual joint teachers institute for Young and Jack Counties will take place in Graham from December 17 through 21. Dean J Thomas Davis of Stephenville will lead with a staff of capable instructors guiding about two hundred teachers in daily sessions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special lecture by Mrs Pearl Chamberlain on The Soul of the Child is set for Tuesday at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute of
Young and Jack Counties
Graham
J. Thomas Davis
Junior Agricultural and Mechanical College of
Stephenville
Pearl Chamberlain
Christmas Spirit At Shawnee School
The Shawnee School plans a Christmas tree on Friday at 3 PM for students and patrons. Teachers' Institute closings mean holiday recess starts December 14, with principal Mr Peavey and staff organizing a short program and festive end to term.
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Christms
Shawnee School
Peavey
Thesehildren
Mayfield Named to Commerce Committee in Senate
Washington Dec 10 Earle B Mayfield junior Senator from Texas won a seat on the Interstate Commerce Committee in the Senate a coveted post He will also join the claims inter oceanic canal and public buildings and grounds committees Senator Cummins of Iowa chairs the panel Senator Sheppard retains seats on commerce DC irrigation reclamation and military affairs
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Washington
Earle B. Mayfield
Texas
Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Keides
United States Senate
A. B. Cummins
Iowa
Mayfield
Sheppard
District of Columbia
Walton Forms Anti Klan Society In Oklahoma City
J C Walton announces creation of a National Society of American Freemen to counter the Ku Klux Klan. Walton, recently removed from office as Governor, will head the organization which invites all who seek to preserve liberties and government principles.
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Oklahoma
City
J. C. Walton
National Society of American Freemen
Walton
Cattle Stampede at Graham Packing Plant Triggers Losses
Cattle stampeded from the Graham Packing Company plant Sunday night, about 125 head wandered from the yards. Roughly fifty head remain at large. owner Mr. Batchler asks help from the public to locate and recover the cattle by mail or telephone.
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Graham Packing Company
Batchler
Francis leaves for Indiana visit to parents
Mr. R. W. Francis travels to Indiana to visit his parents, following the recent burial of his wife and twin babies.
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R. W. Francis
Indiana
Jean Erects New Brick Buildings
Mr. James G. Staples, cashier of the Jean State Bank, reports prosperity in Jean. Two thousand bales of cotton are to be ginned this fall, boosting local wealth as new brick buildings rise and another loan is closed for future construction. The town, praised for progress and a fine brick school, is highlighted as a thriving farming community.
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James G. Staples
the Jean
Rainy Fall Over Young County Brings Record Wet Days
The Young County area experiences persistent rain this fall with more rainy days than usual. Farmers report good ground moisture though some cotton and wheat suffer delays. a norther and warm spells alternating with showers affect shopping and street work. A December 21 prize giveaway by the Retail Merchants Association is noted, and travel routes suffer due to ongoing rain.
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Young County
East Texas
Graham
Retail Merchants Association
Road Bond Election Planned for Young County
The commissioners court approved an $850000 road bond plan awaiting a January 12 election. A federal highway engineer reviewed routes, with Newcastle gathering at 2 pm Monday to study the plan. If approved, funds will be distributed per precinct and state and federal contributions could reach nearly $2 million for Young County roads.
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Commissioners’ Court
Young County
Newcastle
Young
Highway Department
Library Receives New Case and Books
Graham Public Library reports a new five section book case added December 1 and filled with books. The library lists over a thousand best books for Young County readers and invites the public to visit Saturdays from 2 to 5 p m. New titles include Little Women by Louisa May Alcott and On A Lark to the Planets by Frances Trego Montgomery.
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Frances Trego
Frances Trego Mont
County Board Holds Teachers Examinations in Court House
The County Board of Examiners met in the court house last Friday and Saturday. Present at the examination were Miss Lois McBrayer of Graham, Miss Nell Rayburn of Olney, Miss Lelia Petty of Loving, and Mrs. Sallie Thomas of Loving.
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County Board of Examiners
Court House
Lois McBrayer
Graham
Nell Rayburn
Olney
Lelia Petty
Loving
Sallie Thomas
Local Tax Office Seals Boost Road Bond Funds Return
Voters in Young County will approve bonds for good roads and divert funds from other counties. Mr J Reno Stinson left for Lafayette Louisiana to resume work with the Southern Pacific after a prior leg fracture. Mrs F L Warrick arrived home from their wedding trip. Dr Warrick had wed in Wausau Wisconsin.
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Young County
J. Reno Stinson
Lafayette
Louisiana
The
Southern Pacific
FL. Warrick
the Leader
Dr. Warrick
Wausau
Wisconsin
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Lesage Motor CO
Christmas
92Nd District Court
Mr. M.S. Jordan
B. Street
Woman’s Auxiliary
Joseph Edward Mei
Lee Heighton
Ozona
Teachers’ Institute
Commerce
J.C. Walton
Jean
A. J. Proctor
Fort Worth
John Ware
Stephens County
Mr. Proctor
Mrs. Ware
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