Officers Qualify for New Terms January 1 1923
A Texas county court session filled with officer changes as new bonds and oaths are required. Three new officers installed: W E Steele tax collector W W Martin treasurer and Dan Cambern sheriff. Remaining officers listed include Reeves Rhea Riggs Kennedy Cambern Gilbert Mobley Avants Hutchings and many precinct and justice peace appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Steele
W. W. Martin
Dan Cambern
Guinn Williams
W. H. Bledsoe
W. D. McFarlane
H. R. Wilson
W. F. Schenck
W. H. Reeves
John B. Rhea
Willie Riggs
W. H. Kennedy
Baptist Baracas Banquet Honors Baraca Class
The Baraca Class of First Baptist Church held a banquet in the church annex Monday night. Charles Russell led the event with Stanley H. Peavy as master of ceremonies. About sixty young people attended, with performances by Mrs Eargle Avis Cain and Miss Frances Roberts and talks by B W King and others. Gus Matthews serves as class president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Charles Russell
Stanley H. Peavy
Shawnee Ward School
Eargle
Mmss
Avis Cain
Frances Roberts
B. W. King
Gus Matthews
Pace Golden Seeks Renewal After Dallas Hospital Visit
Pace Golden returned from Dallas where he visited his father in the hospital and then appeared before the board of optometry to renew his professional certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace Golden
Dallas
Board of Optometry
Take Your Troubles to Chamber Commerce
A civic exhortation urges residents to bring any trouble to the Chamber of Commerce. The article promotes the Chamber as a townwide organization focused on promoting welfare and growth, inviting citizens to use it to help Graham become a bigger and better community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Graham
McFarlane Plans Legislation for Young County and Rural Aid
Representative W. D. McFarlane of Graham travels to Austin to push a bill keeping auto and truck tax money in its collecting county. He seeks two extra district court terms in Young County, a five year game bird ban, a state veterans bonus, and a rural school relief appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. McFarlane
Graham
Austin
Young County
McFarlan
McFarlane
Ribble Hosts Christmas Reunion Of His Children
W A Ribble enjoyed a Christmas dinner reunion with his children. All except Mrs Bigham were present due to sickness. Brother Jake Cross and his Megargel visiting son joined the gathering. Ribble, a Young County pioneer, helped push Indians and buffaloes from the area. His old Wichita Falls friend John Fore visited last year, with both men claiming to be over 100 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Ribble
Mrs. Bigham
Jake ‘Cross
Mr. Ribble
Megargel
Young County
John Fore
Wichita Falls
Promising Outlook for Oil Industry in Young County
The New Year brings expected surge in drilling across Young County with numerous completions and rising production. Wells such as the Fred B Foster Whittenburg No 1 and Sinclair Kisinger No 2 show strong initial output, while new tests from Graham Stewart and Monroe Production indicate expanding activity across multiple districts and sands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Wells Completed in Young County in 1922
A total of 309 wells were completed in Young County in 1922, with 211 producers and 98 dry. There are 312 producing wells now, averaging about 10,000 barrels per day. Drilling spread beyond proven fields as new extensions emerged, and a wildcatting campaign began at the start of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
New Year Greeting Sets Aim for Better Graham News
The Leader publishes a New Year message thanking readers and business supporters. S. B. Street and Company’s creed invites all to join in making 1923 the biggest and best year Graham has seen, with a focus on cooperation and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Street and Company
Graham
Physicians Plan Open Meeting in Graham Jan 5
The Texas physicians and surgeons are touring the state to discuss the Medical Practice act. Dr Charles Harris of Fort Worth will speak in Graham at the courthouse Friday night January 5. Other speakers are expected, and all Graham and Young County residents are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Physicians and Surgeons of
Texas
Medical Society
Charles Harris
Fort Worth
Graham
Harris
Court House
Graham and
Young County
Johnson No 1 Spuds In December 31
The Whitehead Johnson No 1 well one mile east of Graham spudded on December 31 with many onlookers. Whitehead says experienced crews drill twenty four hours a day and are optimistic about a rapid completion. Current depth around 350 feet with tests at Seddon land making good progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TF. E. L. Company
Ajax Oil Company
Stewart
Mercier Oil Corporation
Pruitt
Young County
John W. Barrett
Graham
Littlejohn
Sylphia Tynes Survey
Sun
S. S. Bray
C. W. Whitehead
Johnson No. 1
Jack County
Fortuna Halsell No
Whitehead-Johnson
S. S. Kouri
Wichita Falls
Timmons
A. G. Carter
Young County Seeks Road Improvements Across Area
Secretary Walker of the Chamber of Commerce surveys Murray road and plans to improve the Young county line. The Woodson territory and Graham interest push for joint action with the commissioners to rebuild roads. Commissioner Anderson will work from South Bend to Ivan. neighbors say counties are building good roads and Young county should join in. More about the road question promised next week. readers invited to send input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Chamber of Commerce
Murray Road
Young County
Woodson
Graham
Anderson
South Bend
Ivan
Tank Valley school built in Young county marks rural progress
The Tank Valley Consolidated District in Young county dedicates a brick school with three classrooms and two large halls. Principal M L Crump, teachers Miss Reeves and Miss Beaklley, all college trained, lead a four acre campus gifted by the Seddon Estate. A community dinner follows the dedication, highlighting cooperative rural education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Tank Valley
Supt
Tonk Valley
Upper Tonk
Pleasant Hill
Seddon
M. L. Crump
Mary Belle Reeves
Bennie Beaklley
Build
Graham
America
Miss Edna Bowron Hosts Friday Evening Party
Miss Edna Bowron entertained sixteen friends at her South Oak Street home last Friday night. The group played 42 and other amusements then serenaded the town with seasonal songs before departing late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Bowron
Bowron
South Oak Street
Edna
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A. C. Anderson
H. S. McCready
Sam Bird
G. W. Slater
Robert A. Crawford
Henry Wood
C. V. Sims
W. H. Dent
W. P. Stinson
Justice Peace
J. J. Gray
A. J. Cantwell
J. T. Gardner
E. E. Head
J. D. Dawson
Constable
E. L. Rainey
Constable, Pre
J. R. Wilson
W. F. Thompson
H. C. Williams
A. J. Creed
W. H. Ardis
Eliasville
Commissioners Court
Masonic Club
Birdsong
John C. Kay
de Molays
Eastern Star
C. B. Hockaday
Hockaday
Johnson
Hemphill
Bunger
Fred B. Foster Whittenburg
Texas Company
Jake Jones
Herron
Sinclair Kisinger
Mahlstedt & Mogk
Williams al
C. W. Hicks
Leader Oil Company
Jarnigan No. 1
Costello
Gulf-Perry No. 1
Fred. B. Foster
Jean
Archer County
Monroe Production Company
Graham P. Stewart No
Ferguson
Wichita County
Oil & Gas Industry
U. S. Treasury Department
Miller Pool
Graham P. Stewart
Miller & Hodgood
Davis No. 1
T. E. L. Company
Physicians Plan
Graham, Janoth
Tone Valley
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