Sinclair-Kisinger well at 800 barrels boosts Texas oil outlook
The Sinclair Kisinger well north of Herron City reached 800 barrels at 2,540 feet and had 3,000 barrels pumped by Tuesday night, signaling a strong period of drilling across the region. Halmack well southeast of Graham rose to about 500 barrels while Gulf lines near Hockaday show promise, as Carter of Fort Worth prepares a test on Rubenkoenig land in Flint Creek. Oil prices hold at 1.80 dollars per barrel with some wells carrying a premium.
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Sin Clair
Kisinger
Herron City
Sinclair-Kisinger
Halmack
Graham
Gulf
Hockaday
Rubenkoenig
Flint Creek
Carter
Fort Worth
Texas Consolidated
Stephens County
Ivan
Liberal Donations For Good Fellows
The Goodfellow drive reports many donors including Knights of the Ku Klux Klan and local residents. Over $1,000 has been raised with expectations of at least $1,200 by week’s end to aid 57 families and 175 children. A. D. Stewart says Graham townspeople are generous and hopes funds bring Christmas cheer to widows and orphans.
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de Trota
C. B. Hockaday
Gary L. Smith
Blanche Johnson
Elmer Graham
A. D. Stewart
Stewart
Graham
Fort Worth
Miss Branys Harrison Returns Home for Holiday Recess
Miss Branys Harrison travels from Crescent College Eureka Spring Arkansas to spend the holiday recess with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W B Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branys Harrison
Crescent College
Eureka Spring
Arkansas
W. B. Harrison
Sixty Candidates Receive The Good Samaritan Degree
Last Friday night the Royal Arch Masons in Graham conferred the Good Samaritan degree on about sixty candidates. Judge C O Crisman of Cleburne Texas attended and conferred the degree. A large crowd gathered for the ceremony and banquet at the Johnson building with Capitol Cafe managing the feast.
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Royal Arch Masons
Graham
C. O. Crisman
Cleburne
Texas
Johnson Building
Capitol Cafe
Frank Broxson
Dallas News Radio Here Last Friday in Graham
The Dallas News and Evening Journal radio truck arrived in Graham on schedule last Friday and drew a large crowd for the evening. Graham Day featured on the program with a nationwide message praising Graham. The musical program pleased listeners on the west side square despite cold weather. Several private receiving sets in Graham carried the broadcast, underscoring radio’s growing popularity and technical refinement.
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Dallas News and Evening Journal
Graham
Dallas News Broadcasting
Edith Rubenkoenig Wins Lions Club Medal
Edith Rubenkoenig won the Lions Club medal for Graham grammar school pupils with a one point lead over the nearest competitor. The award rewards scholarship and encourages elementary students, differing from the usual high school prizes.
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Lions Club
Graham
Edith Rubenkoenig
Edith
Lions Club of
Mournful Passing of Mrs Alvis Grimes East of Graham
Mrs Alvis Grimes died at her home east of Graham Sunday night after a lingering illness. She was the daughter of the late Mr Samson buried in Jack county a few months ago. Survived by husband and small child and many relatives. Body buried in Oak Grove cemetery Monday afternoon. Dr C R Taylor conducted the funeral services.
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Alvis Grimes
Graham
Fire department responds to early Ken tucky street blaze
The Kentucky street home of Roz Graves was found on fire early this morning. Firefighters arrived quickly but Mr Graves, a firefighter, had the flames under control before the crew reached the scene. The blaze caused only slight damage to the building.
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Roz Graves
Kentucky Street
Graves
Christian Ladies Sell Cook Book
The Missionary Society of the First Christian Church offers a cook book of over one hundred pages with tested recipes and useful information. Priced at sixty cents each, the books are selling quickly and can be ordered by phoning the church ladies. A thoughtful Christmas gift for friends and relatives in other areas.
Thieves Enter Graham Wholesale Stores In Stolen Goods Case
Thieves entered the Goodner Wholesale Grocery here last week and stole cigarettes and some money. A separate burglary at Waples Platter Wholesale Grocery reportedly involved cigarettes and other items. Three men were arrested in Wichita Falls on theft charges, but verification is pending.
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Goodner
Waples Platter
Wichita Falls
Concrete sidewalks urged by City Council plan
Mayor Sims reveals a council resolution encouraging concrete sidewalk construction citywide. He urges property owners to take advantage of the program while noting complaints about free roaming chickens. The council may consider restricting poultry to owners premises.
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Sims
Postponement Notice for Legion Meeting
The next regular meeting of Liger Daniels Post No 34 scheduled for December 25 is postponed to January 8 1923. Post Commander P S Phillips urges attendance and notes many items of interest will be discussed.
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Liger Daniels
Buddy
P. S. Phillips
Medical Society Holds Meeting in Graham
The Young County Medical Society met at 2 p m Tuesday December 19 at Dr C B Gant’s office. Officers elected include President C B Gant Graham Vice President G T Spencer Gratme Secretary Treasurer D E Winstead Graham and delegates to the state convention G T Spencer Graham with W C Padgett Graham as alternate and H K Weems J B Mars Newcastle R A Duman Graham as membership council. The group appointed a three person arrangements committee for the Northwest Texas Medical Association meeting in Graham in April 1923 and agreed to bi monthly scientific meetings with an alphabetical member list to facilitate paper readings and discussions.
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Young County Medical Society
C. B. Gant
Graham
G. T. Spencer
Gratme
D. E. Winstead
W. C. Padgett
H. K. Weems
Jean
J. B. Mars
Newcastle
R. A. Duman
Northwest Texas Medical Association
Duncan and
Spencer
Ray Young Visits Relatives in South Bend This Week
Ray Young traveled to South Bend to visit relatives this week. The trip focused on family gathering and local connections.
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Ray Young
South Bend
Franklin Couple from Palo Pinto Visit relatives
Reverend and Mrs. A W Franklin of Palo Pinto spent time this week visiting Brother Franklin's parents, sharing family greetings and news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Franklin
Palo Pinto
Brother Franklin
McCord Family Enjoy Winter Visit to Weslaco Valley
Rev J L McCord and siblings mailed a card from Weslaco last week. The travelers drove their car to the Valley and are enjoying good weather there. Brother McCord met the editor's father, who is spending winter in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McCord
Weslaco
McCord
Brother McCord
Local Abilene Visit Teems With Tales
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Warren with Ernest Howard and Garvin Johnson spent time in Abilene last week. Warren and Garvin share stories about Ernest flagging street cars and objecting to a shine boy taking his hat and coat during barber work.
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J. L. Warren
Ernest Howard
Garvin Johnson
Abilene
Mr. Warren
Garvin
Ernest
Bunger School Hosts Community Christmas Tree Event
Under Principal W L Collins the Bunger school held a Christmas tree program last Friday night. Every child received a gift and the crowd overflowed the building. Trustee Sam Goldwater, a former townsman, is praised for his diligent work.
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Bunger
W. L. Collins
Williams
Sam Goldwater
Sam
New Books at Library at City Hall
The C. L. S. C. has received fifteen new books now in the City Hall library. Interested readers are invited to visit the library Saturday to view the new titles.
Evangelist A F Thurman to Speak at Christian Tabernacle
Evangelist A F Thurman will begin a meeting at the Christian Tabernacle south of the High School on December 28. He has previously visited Graham and many friends will be glad to hear him again.
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Evangelist A. F. Thurman
Tabernacle
Evangelist Thurman
Graham
Miss Tidwell Visits Belton During Christmas Holidays
Miss Mildred Tidwell is at home in Belton for the Christmas holidays, visiting family and friends. She plans to return later this month.
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Mildred Tidwell
Belton
Norman Stovall Visits Cascadilla Schools in Ithaca
Norman Stovall from Ithaca New York arrives for the holiday season and attends the Cascadilla Schools in Ithaca during this period.
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Norman Stovall
Ithaca
New York
Miss Mary Taylor at Home for Holidays
Miss Mary Taylor, a Baylor College student, is at home during the holiday season.
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Mary Taylor
Baylor College
John Ware renews subscription to The Graham Leader
John Ware renewed his subscription to The Graham Leader this week. He has been a long time reader of the newspaper.
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John Ware
Graham Leader
Leader
J E Brown Attends Young County Teachers Meeting
J E Brown of Hunt near Olney attended the Young County Teachers Association meeting in Graham Saturday. He is president of the county trustees association and a strong supporter of rural schools and county school affairs.
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J. E. Brown
Graham
Young County Teachers’ Association
Mr. Brown
Hunt
Olney
County Trustees Association
Lois L. Manry Pupils Give Notable City High School Program
The pupils of Mrs. Lois L. Manry and Miss Katherine Erwin presented two one act comedies and The Song of the Swallow at the high school auditorium. The High School Orchestra directed by Miss Nona Akard provided pleasing music, and the ensemble was well received by an appreciative audience.
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Lois L. Manry
Katherine Erwin
Graham Masons Secure Certificates
A man took the Masonic examination in Waco last week to secure certificates of proficiency in Masonic work. Both of these young Masons stood very fine examinations. Mr. Mallow owns the Old Corner Drug Store and has lived in Graham about two years. He has many friends. Mr. Eddleman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A B Eddleman and was reared here. He works at Eliasville. J O Banks, Sam Lothien and W B Harris of Eliasville also secured certificates. Some from Newcastle and other parts of the county also secured certificates, but names were not secured.
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L. F. Mallow
Herschell Eddle
Waco
Mr. Mallow
Graham
Mr. Eddleman
A. B. Eddleman
Eliasville
Special Call Meeting for Church Choir Caroling Plans
Music Club and church choirs are urged to meet at the M E Church next Sunday at 1 45 p m to practice and plan Christmas caroling after services. The goal is to spread joy to those who cannot attend. Girls in training should arrive at 5 30 p m sharp.
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Music Club
M. E
Lois Cook Returns Home From Southern Methodist University
Lois Cook is at home from Southern Methodist University to spend time with family and recover.
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Lois Cook
Southern Methodist University
Miss Akard Leaves For Weatherford Christmas Holiday
Miss Nona G. Akard departed yesterday for Weatherford to enjoy the Christmas holidays with relatives and friends in the county.
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Nona G. Akard
Weatherford
Miss Lou Taylor Returns From Denton CIA Term
Miss Lou Taylor returns Tuesday night from Denton where she has been attending CIA during the fall term.
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Lou Taylor
Denton
Phoenix man seeks copy of The Graham Leader
Dewey Davis of Phoenix Arizona requests a copy of The Graham Leader. He notes former citizenship in Young county and asks to be sent the publication to his address on file.
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Dewey Davis
Phoenix
Arizona
Graham Leader
Young County
Christmas Greeting From Felix Ury
The Leader notes Christmas greetings from its old friend Felix Ury who is presently in Kansas City.
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Felix Ury
Kansas City
Mrs Cunningham Renewed For Two Texas Papers
Mrs. J. T. Cunningham renewed for her daughter Mrs. N. A. Cropp at Brownwood in the Graham Leader and Dallas Semi-weekly News.
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J. T. Cunningham
Graham Leader
Dallas
N. A. Cropp
Brownwood
Holidays Bring Graham Family Gatherings This Week
Several of the Graham boys and girls are here for the Holidays. Many others are expected this week. A few who are a long way from home will not return for Christmas.
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Graham
Mabrys Move to San Antonio After Visit
Mr and Mrs Joe Mabry and daughters Rose Lee and Florence leave this week for San Antonio their future home after a short visit with Mr and Mrs R E Mabry on South Cherry street in town.
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Joe Mabry
Rose Lee
Florence
San Antonio
Mr. Mabry
R. E. Mabry
South Cherry Street
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Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Christina Poshman
Eli Slaughter
Guy T. Newton
J. B. Carter
Dallas News Radio
Santa
Santa Claus
Fair City
Dad
Christ
Jesus
Graham Wholesale Houses
Medical Society
Bunger School
Christian Tabernacle
Graham Masons
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