American Legion Announces Good Reader Event Jan 28
The American Legion announces Rosellh Knapp will present the Lyceum Course at the school auditorium Saturday January 28. Knapp is praised as a remarkable interpreter of real people and a top dramatic impersonator. The program includes sketches, humor, satire, and fine costume work. The Legion urges Graham residents to attend remaining course numbers as prior events have pleased audiences.
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American Legion
Lyceum
Rosellh Knapp
Legion Boys
Graham
Woodrow Wilson Foundation Fund Drive Begun
A campaign seeks to raise 1 000 000 dollars nationally for a Woodrow Wilson Foundation with Texas targeting 60 000 dollars. Donations of 1 dollar or more may be left at The Leader office or mailed, with funds to be invested in U S Government Bonds and income used to honor meritorious service to democracy and peace.
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United States
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Texas
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Wichita Falls
I O O F installs new officers
The I O O F held a regular installation at the hall last Thursday night led by J Ed Martin. New elective officers include W W Martin A P G A N Hamrick N G P S Phillips W G and T R Hunter secretary E C Ash treasurer Appointive officers named Kr C Ash 8S W Smith George Fore C A Graham W H Winfrey B J Caldwell J E Martin A McLaughlin J C Wilkes W F Piper and H B Stanford The lodge begins another year with members setting tasks for progress.
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J. Ed Martin
W. W. Martin
W. Smith
George Fore
C. A. Graham
W. H. Winfrey
B. J. Caldwell
J. E. Martin
A. McLaughlin
J. C. Wilkes
W. F. Piper
H. B. Stanford
Graham Faces Coldest Winter Weather in the Region
Graham and Young County endure a harsh cold snap with a sharp northerly wind driving down temperatures. The winter has been unusually mild until now, but water supplies are strained as stockmen move cattle to scarce water and must chop ice to allow drinking.
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Graham
Young County
Press
Reverend Thomas Showcases Radiophone in Graham Visit
Rev Sebe Thomas of Newcastle visited Graham this week with a radiophone. After tuning trouble, the device was demonstrated at Dan Orr's Shawnee residence to friends who heard it. Thomas expressed great enthusiasm and plans to use the instrument in county work.
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Sebe Thomas
Newcastle
Chicago
Dallas
Dan Orr
Shawnee
Brother Thomas
Mother Seeks Son Missing Since Portland Contact
Mrs Sam Griswold of Camp Point Illinois seeks her 23 year old son last heard from in Portland Oregon. He is 5 9 with auburn hair brown eyes and a fair complexion. He is friendly yet reserved and enjoys reading with a high school and college background. She offers 50 dollars for information leading to contact.
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Sam _ Griswold
Camp Point
Illinois
Portland
Oregon
Breckenridge Friends Visit Noted Visitors Return
Graham welcomed Will Black of Fort Worth Roy Martin of Weatherford Jack Black and A J Curry of California this week They formerly lived in Breckenridge and friends here were glad to see them
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Graham
Will Black
Fort Worth
Roy Martin
Weatherford
Jack Black
A. J. Curry
California
Breckenridge
Mrs Nina Williams Visits Mineral Wells Family This Week
Mrs Nina Williams of Mineral Wells is visiting the C. C. Johnson family this week, staying as a guest and sharing time with relatives.
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Nina Williams
Mineral Wells
C. C. Johnson
Chamber of Commerce Seeks Funds for Graham Band
Graham plans to secure a band with funds solicited by Chamber committees. Funds will be collected and banked for committee directed use. The Leader notes city interest and hopes for a top national caliber Graham band with local musicians.
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Chamber of Commerce
Graham
Conquering Power Pleases Crowds at National Theatre
The National Theatre continues to show the best pictures with strong week to week crowds. This week the first three days featured The Conquering Power based on Balzac’s Eugenie Grandet, celebrating a devoted woman’s strength. Next Monday to Wednesday will screen The Affairs of Anatol, Cecil B. DeMille’s Paramount epic with Wallace Reid and Gloria Swanson in an all star cast.
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National Theatre
Eugenie Grandet
Honore Balzac
Anatol
Cecil B. DeMille
Paramount
Wallace Reid
Gloria Swanson
Elliott Dexter
DeMille
W O W and Woodman Circle Install Officers for Year
The Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle held a public installation at the Woodman hall last Saturday night. W O W Camp officers named Con Com Wm J Rehders adviser Jay Garvin clerk C P Hutchison banker John Rubenkoenig escort Robert Corley swatchman Frank Lewis sentry A C Smith managers Charles Long C A Russell Magnolia Grove officers named Guardian Kate Rehders adviser Ida Bower clerk Mae Voules banker Bertha Martin attendant Gertie Lewis assist attendant Annie Harrell inner sentinel Mrs Kaberle outer sentinel Sallie Orrell chaplain Claudie Greene managers Minnie Babb John Meisterhans.
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Followig
Woodman Circle
Woodman Hall
Con
Wm. J. Rehders
Jay Garvin
C. P. Hutchison
John Rubenkoenig
Robert Corley
Frank Lewis
A. C. Smith
Charles,Long
C. A. Russell
Gus Fisher Named Manager of Oklahoma City Ball Club
Gus Fisher veteran catcher from Portland PCL was released by President W S Klepper and accepted management of the Oklahoma City team in the Western League. Fisher has played with Portland since 1910. Klepper valued him at 1500 but allowed the move to aid his longtime service. Fisher is a Graham, Oklahoma native, son of Elder J H Fisher.
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Gus Fisher
Portland
W. S. Klepper
Oklahoma City
Fisher
Klepper
Oklahoma Place
Graham
J.H. Fisher
Elevator boss resigns. Remington on road for Supreme Flour
E M Remington leaves Newcastle elevator and feed business to sell Supreme Flour and other Gra ham Mill products. He departed on his first road trip Monday morning. Ham Blanton assumes leadership of the elevator and feed operation in Newcastle.
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E. M. Remington
Newcastle
Supreme
Graham Mill and Elevator Co
Ham Blanton
Newcastle Register
Judge Simpson Visits Jacksboro This Week
Judge Simpson of Jacksboro was a visitor in the city this week.
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Judge Simpson
Jacksboro
Good road work after light rain boosts oil field access
The roads to the oil field improved greatly after last week’s rain. Dry spells hinder ongoing upkeep, but the Chamber of Commerce and Commissioner Anderson pushed to keep the oil field roads top in the country. Secretary Walker had crews on site the morning after the rain, though Young County endures historic droughts complicating permanent road work. Residents using the roads praise the Chamber and official efforts.
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Chamber of Commerce
Anderson
Walker
Young County
Ladies Sextette Pleases Audience
The Chicago Ladies Sextette offered a varied program under America Legion auspices last Friday night. The crowd was smaller than hoped, yet those present enjoyed orchestral numbers vocal selections readings and impersonations. The performance mixed instrumental and vocal music classic string quartets and popular songs with old time favorites, appealing to both casual listeners and music students. The Legion plans three more acts this season and seeks public financial support to ensure the course succeeds.
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Chicago
America Legion
Legion Boys
Muncie Puts New Motor In Plane
Floyd Muncie visited Wichita Falls to have his airplane fitted with a Hammondsport Curtis 0x5 motor. He plans to test it next week and perform stunts. He has proposed wing walking and a parachute drop to the South Bend Chamber of Commerce for Saturday January 28. Josie Keener has made two successful parachute drops from his plane in Graham, witnessed by large crowds, with another hoped for on the next second Monday.
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Floyd Muncie
Wichita Falls
Muncie
Chamber of Commerce of
South Bend
Josie Keener
Mr. Muncie
Guinn Williams Visits Decatur For Congress Bid
Hon. Guinn Williams of Decatur was in the city meeting friends and seeking votes for Congress from Texas 13th District to succeed Lucian Parrish in the U.S. Senate race. Williams highlights state service and broad district travel to reach voters.
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Guinn Williams
Decatur
Williams
Congress
Lucian Parrish
U. S
McBrayer Announces Candidacy for County Attorney
Herman T. McBrayer announces his candidacy for County Attorney subject to the Democratic primary in July. The Leader will publish an extended notice of the announcement in next week's issue.
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Herman T. McBrayer
New Methodist Church Nears Completion in Graham
The Graham Methodists anticipate opening their new house of worship soon with services planned for Sunday. The building, costing nearly $100,000, has been discussed in The Leader’s columns, and a full description is expected shortly. Pastor Bowman has labored diligently, putting in extra hours to ready the edifice for its inaugural services.
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Graham Methodists
Bowman
Good showing of oil in Jeffery well this week
Reports from Casey- Mercier Jeffery No 1, three miles northwest of Graham, indicate strong oil showings at 3832 feet as drilling reaches 4020 feet. Mercier is confident the well will be a commercial producer soon, with pipeline connections assured and field prospects north and west of Graham. Drilling resumed after a temporary fishing job, and completion is anticipated in coming days.
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Casey- Mercier
Jeffery No. 1
Graham
Mercier
Mexia Fire Destroys Key Blocks in Business District
A massive blaze wrecked two blocks in Mexia's business district, caused by a gas stove explosion in the Petroleum building. Loss estimated at 500000 with most covered by insurance. Waterworks outage hampered efforts for hours. Corsicana engine aided. Several buildings including Ross and Green, Petroleum, Oil Exchange, and Prendergast structures burned. Plans to rebuild underway as business resumes.
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Mexia
Dallas
Fort Worth
Oid
Corsicana
Ross and Green
Petroleum Building
Oil Exchange
Prendergast & Smith Company Bank
Telephone Exchange
W. H. Willis
Prendergast
Pitman
U D C Postpones January Banquet Due to Weather
The United Daughters of the Confederacy postponed their usual banquet scheduled for January 19 because of uncertain January weather conditions.
Oil Discovery Expands Bunger Pool with Several Tests
In the Oil City area, Penn Cities-Herron No. 1 at about four miles west shows good oil at 2367 feet. Rosell-Brooks No. 2 yields ~10,000,000 cu ft gas and some oil. Brooks No. 1 may reach 250 barrels once cleaned. Gulf-Carmack hits a gas pocket. new rig to resume. South Bend pool sees Connor No. 6 at 2600-foot sand producing 850 bpd, expanding drilling.
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Oul
Penn Cities
Herron No. 1
Oil City
Rosell-Brooks No. 2
Brooks No
F. A. Cummings
N. B. Carter
Graham
Jack County
South Bend
Connor No
McCluskey
MecCluskey
Young County
Bunger
Sheriff’s department cleans up county undesirables
The sheriff reports a busy period with seventy six people confined in the new jail within two months as fines and bonds divert many from jail. He notes stolen cars recovered this week and aims to purge crime, aided by Rangers and guards from Mexia. The sheriff seeks information to help eradiate organized crime and enforce the law.
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Sage
Mexia
Pipe Organ Recital by Mrs Cassidy at Methodist Church
Mrs J H Cassidy prominent organist and head of the organ department at the Southern Methodist University will give a free organ recital at the Methodist church on Monday January 23 at 745 p m. Cassidy has earned the A A G O degree in New York and has concertized in Ohio Kentucky Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas. She opened the Scottish Rite organ recital in Dallas and invites the public to attend.
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J. H. Cassidy
First Baptist Church
Temple Emanue- el
Dallas
Southern Methodist University
Methodist Church
Cassidy
New York City
Ohio
Kentucky
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
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