Lions Club Announces Young County Good Roads Essay Contest
The Lions Club of Graham launches a county wide essay contest to promote good roads. Prizes of five dollars in gold awarded biweekly through June 1, 1925, with certificates for runners up. Open to county schools under supervision of the County Superintendent. essays must be original and mailed to the committee in Graham Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lions Club of
Graham
Young County
Newcastle
Olney
Lions Club
Texas
Messrs. L. D. Lovett
W. A. Morris
D. Walker
Leader
Dr. Padgett Narrowly Avoids Injury in Intersection Crash
Dr. W O Padgett on a Saturday morning crash near Plum and First streets struck Mr. Pace Golden as his car turned over after Miss Grace Morley rode along. Sun glare prevented Padgett from seeing Golden’s vehicle. both cars were badly damaged but no one was hurt. All three occupants resumed work after repairs.
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W. O. Padgett
Mr. Pace Golden
Miss Grace Morley
Mr. Golden
Miss Morley
Dr. Padgett
Plum
First Streets
Golden
Horace Tidwell Among Lagrippe Victims This Week
The report lists Horace Tidwell as one of several individuals afflicted by lagrippe during the current week, highlighting the widespread impact of the illness.
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Horace Tidwell
Last Day To Pay 1924 Taxes And Poll Vote
Saturday January 31 is the final day to pay 1924 taxes without penalty and to qualify for voting in 1925. Tax Collector W E Steele expects a big rush and will offer extra help. crowding due to December and January weather. Some county residents have not yet secured 1925 auto plates. Mr Wid A Cooper will assist delays at the collector’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Steele
Highways Department
Wid A. Cooper
New York Heirs Win Large Young County Land Claim
Hyman J. Sloan of Rochester, administrator for Isaac Sayles estate, heads to Texas to take possession of 1482 acres of the Margaret Edmonds survey and 160 acres of the D M Russell survey near Graham, after the Circuit Court of Appeals at New Orleans affirmed a 1923 Federal District Court verdict in Sloan versus Penix and Costly. The case, arising from forged deeds allegations, was tried in Wichita Falls and Fort Worth before reaching the appellate court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyman J. Sloan
Rochester
Federal District Court
New Orleans
Old Friends Reunite After Civil War Years apart
John H. Wood of Pearsall Texas received a letter and a photo from W H Harris his wartime comrade in the 1861 first company. Both endure as the last living members of their unit after four years of hardship together. Harris is two years younger but appears older in the image. Wood welcomed the long awaited contact and recalled the hardships they shared during the four years of war.
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John H. Wood
W. H. Harris
Pearsall
Texas
Mr. Wood
Wood
A. J. Wheat Visits City From Red Top on Lumber Run
Mr. A. J. Wheat of Red Top called in the city yesterday after delivering the final load of finishing lumber for his farm residence. He spent weeks keeping warm yet found time to work on his house and read The Leader during his stay, continuing his long subscriptions.
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A. J. Wheat
Red Top
Leader
St Valentine’s Tea for Mary Martha class
The Mary Martha Class of the Presbyterian Church hosts a St Valentine’s Tea at Mrs. Cc. E. Beavers home on Saturday afternoon February 14 from 8 to 5 to raise funds for the new church building. Public invited.
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Mary Martha
The
Presbyterian Church
Cc. E. Beavers
Reno Stinsons Return From Louisiana Visit
Mr and Mrs Reno Stinson have returned from an extended visit to relatives in Louisiana.
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Mrs
Reno Stinson
Louisiana
Senate moves to remove Ferguson impeachment bar
Austin Jan 28 The Texas Senate adopted a resolution to appoint a five member committee to report on means to lift the impeachment bar against former governor James E Ferguson. The move follows earlier resolutions and drew a tense, expectant gallery as lawmakers weighed restoring Ferguson's political rights in keeping with law. The committee would seek the attorney general's advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
J. Roy Hardin
Kaufman
Senate
Barry Miller
Hardin
Librarian Announces New Books at Graham Library
Graham Public Library librarian Mrs M Dowdle lists titles arriving for inspection. The catalog includes The Redfields, Woman, Seward's Folly, Seats of the Mighty, Battle of the Strong, Recreations, Mother of Gold, Main Traveled Roads, What Shall I Be, Professor How Could You, The Enchanted Hill, East of the Setting Sun, Cobb of the World, Guyed Books, Survey of the Eagle's Nest, Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch, The Texas Almanac, The Trail Book, Apanic Caller of Buffalo, The Quest of the Fish Dog Skin, The Leg of the Cowboy, Jean of the Lazy A, Judy of York Hill, Two Gun Men, Connie Morgan in Alaska, Connie Morgan with the Mounted, The Quest of Golden Valley, A Girl of the Plains Country, Boys of Wild Cat Ranch, Follow the Ball, Curly Graham Cowpuncher, Shoemaker's Shoes and Little Lord Fauntleroy.
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Mrs. Wiggs
A. H. Rice
Texas Almanac
Mary Austin
R. A. Bennett
Connie Morgan
Alaska
J. B. Hendryx
Golden Valley
Thomson
Lord Fauntleroy
F. H. Burnett
Swain Opens Machine Shop in Chandler Heights
Thomas Swain opens a new machine shop in Chandler Heights. He previously owned the North Texas Electric and Machine Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Swain
Chandler Heights
Mr. Swain
North Texas Electric and Machine Shop
Founders Radio Concert Celebrates Baylor Birthday in Waco
Baylor University marks its 80th birthday with a Founders Day radio concert Saturday January 31 from 7 30 to 8 30 pm on Station WJAD Waco The program features Baylor band President S P Brooks Alumni Address O L Bodenhamer and Mayes Behrman Reading Telegrams The Waco broadcast precedes a Dallas airing at 8 30 pm Both events are open to ex students and friends of the university.
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Baylor University
WJAD
Jackson
Raleigh Hotel
Waco
O. L. Bodenhamer
Mayes Behrman
Texas
Dallas
Baylor
Homegoing of a Lovely Young Woman
Dorothy Bell Klingman daughter of Pastor C C Klingman of Graham Texas born in Odessa Missouri in 1907 died last Monday after a brief illness described as sleeping sickness. Funeral held at Ed C Smith chapel Dallas with pastors and editor W M Williams officiating. Burial at Grove Hill Cemetery Dallas. Survived by father a sister and two brothers and many relatives.
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Dorothy Bell Klingman
C. C. Klingman
Graham
Texas
Odessa
Garrett Avenue Church of Christ
Dallas
Graham, Comanche
Fort Worth
Ed C. Smith & Bro
Undertakers
W. M. Williams
The
Christian Courier
Graham Frank
Central Church
W. W. Phares
South Dallas
Miss Klingman
Grove Hill Cemetery
Comanche
Cold Weather In Young County Impacts Crops and Insects
Following a warm spell a new storm brought cold air and light snowfall in Young County. The early snow is nearly gone by Thursday while the previous big snow remains partly melted. Farmers use the moisture from the 17th snowfall to prepare fields for this year's crops. Some wheat is believed to survive recent freezes, though late wheat faces doubt. If cold winters reduce pests, 1925 crops may see fewer insects.
Texas Woman Delivers Texas Vote For President
Mrs. John D. Claybrook of Austin carried Texas presidential and vice presidential electors' certificates to President Pro Tem Cummins in Washington on January 28. She received a $411.50 receipt for 1 646 miles at 25 cents per mile and will stay about two weeks, traveling with Senators Sheppard and Mayfield.
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Washington
Texas
Austin
Claybrook
Sheppard
Mayfield
Messenger
Senate
Capitol
Birthday Party Honors Adah Falkinburg On Eighth Birthday
Adah Grace Falkinburg celebrated her eighth birthday with a Tuesday afternoon party. A fruit salad and cake were served to a long guest list including A J Bullock Archie Ross P C Walker Jr Marion Hopper J Powell Tackett Jack Faunt LeRoy Carl Hunter Morris James Morris Earl Morris Billie Widmayer Robert Falkinburg Florine Adler Margaret Louise Adler Leola Tackett Tracy Le Tackett Opal Hill Nadine Hopper Bessie Pankey Claudine Pankey Bessie Ruth McDonald Pauline Tullis Oleta Shepard Eula B Shepard and Lillian Bullock. Guests received small candy favors.
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Adah Grace Falkinburg
A. J. Bullock
Archie Ross
P. C. Walker, Jr
Marion Hopper
J. Powell Tackett
Jack Faunt LeRoy
Carl Hunter Morris
James Morris
Earl ‘Morris
Billie Widmayer
Robert Falkinburg
Florine Adler
Margaret Louise Adler
Leola Tackett
Tracy le Tackett
Opal Hill
Nad
Music Recital by Miss Calvin’s High School Pupils
Miss Lillie Mae Calvin directs a high school recital in the high school auditorium on Friday night February 6. The program starts promptly at 8:00 p m and promises a strong showing by advanced pupils under her guidance.
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Lillie Mae Calvin
Methodist Colonial Tea at Church Banquet Hall
Missionary Society hosts a Colonial Tea at the Methodist Church banquet hall from 3:30 to 7 p.m. February 20. The Music Club presents a patriotic musical program. Everyone is invited.
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The
Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Music Club
First Christian Church Service Schedule
Next Sunday February 1 services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sermon by Pastor C. C. Klingman.
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First Christian Church
C. C. Klingman
Preparations Near Completion for Hospital Shower Event
Preparations are nearly finished for the big reception and shower at Graham Hospital next Tuesday February 3. The issue provides a list of articles suitable for the shower.
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Graham Hospital
Summitce Plans for Big Crowd at Hospital Shower
The southern Graham hospital, just completed, will open next week and host a reception and shower on Tuesday February 4. A committee plans a large event to equip the hospital, inviting widespread participation with a long list of needed items and two orchestras providing music.
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Graham
Graham Music Club Meeting Notice
The Graham Music Club holds its next regular meeting on Wednesday February 4 at 2 PM in the Methodist Church. Members are urged to attend on time to benefit from Miss Morley’s chorus direction and Mrs. M. G. Cheney will supervise the day’s program.
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Graham Music Club
Methodist
Lynch Return From Albany Visit
Mrs. J. C. Lynch came back to her Albany home Tuesday after visiting her son R. E. Lynch and family here.
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J. C. Lynch
Albany
R. E. Lynch
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New York
Baylor Band
S. P. Brooks
Washington, D. C
Summittee
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