Good Samarita Degree Granted to 92 Candidates in Graham Area
Ninety two candidates received the Good Samarita degree at the Masonic Hall last Friday night with Judge S A Penix leading the ceremony assisted by R V Tidwell, R E Lynch and several ladies. A banquet followed at the Methodist Church basement served by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Broxson. Graham and surrounding counties sent numerous participants including L Z Timmons and family, Miss Mira Chase, H L Ellis, R G Miller, and many others from Throckmorton Jacksboro Archer City Newcastle South Bend and Eliasville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Graham
S. A. Penix
R. V. Tidwell
R. E. Lynch
Mesdames Penix
Widmayer
Irene McLaren
D. G. Wallace
J. D. Bonner
Breckenridge
F. Borden
A. L. Morgan
J. T. Dodson
Gus Jones
Jacksboro
Virgil Seay
T. B. Wilson
Archer City
W. V. Hams
J. O. Banks
Karl Raupe
Eliasville
E. P. Harvey
J. C. Chase
Mira Chase
E. M. Remington
A. C. Watson
J. H. Watson
Myrtle Watson
R. A. Choate
Lola Remington
E. H. Remington
T. J. Gardner
Lola May Dover
Newcastle
R. H. Bowen
South Bend
Earl Gilbert
D. C. Gray
L. G. Gandy
Cc. C. Hampton
B. S. Hockaday
Hattie P. Miller
Robert Schlittler
C. A. Dickenson
H. L. Thornton
Walter Dearmin
W. A. Mills
C. E. Moore
R. M. Williams
Mary Lee Williams
Walker Assessed 35 Years In Pen
The case of H. C. Walker charged with killing G. W. Bishop concluded with a guilty verdict and a 35 year penitentiary sentence. The shooting stemmed from a debt dispute. Walker’s attorneys have appealed the judgment.
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Walker
H. C. Walker
G. W. Bishop
Schenck
L A L Club Holds Friday Bridge Social
The L A L Club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. W W Carson as guest. Mrs W F Caldwell won high score in four bridge games and received a hand embroidered apron while Mrs J A Ross earned a dresser scarf for low score. Guests included Mesdames J A Ross J G Dyer A E Knudson G W Ogle W F Caldwell H L Hollister C E Humphrey with apple pie nut bread sandwiches and coffee served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Carson
W. F. Caldwell
J. A. Ross
J. G. Dyer
A. E. Knudson
G. W
Morrison visits Throckmorton in yesterday event
Mr. H. L. Morrison traveled to Throckmorton yesterday for matters not detailed in the brief note.
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H. L. Morrison
Throckmorton
Chautauqua Club Elects Officers At Elm Street Meeting
The C L S C met with President Mrs Z A Hudson on Elm Street January 23. Thirteen members attended as officers were elected including Mrs Z A Hudson president Mrs John Dowdle first vice president Mrs Chas E Hinson second vice president and others. A petition to appoint a Library Board was assigned to Morrison Dowdle and Moellendick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. A. Hudson
Elm Street
John Dowdle
Chas. E. Hinson
Askew
Moellendick
Road Bond Election Ordered by County Court
The court ordered a 650000 road bond election to build the F F F Highway and improve precincts one and three. After a January defeat a new district forms and a March 1 election is set with a 33 cent tax rate. Two thirds of construction costs funded by the Highway Department. vote to place Young County on the map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Jack
Baylor
Young
Baylor County
Austin
Young County
New Books Arrive as Library Reports Theft
Graham Public Library notes a theft of fifty eight books last Saturday with nine taken by nonresidents. The library will receive a shipment of new titles on February 2. New titles on the shelves include Sheer Pluck Billie and the Major and Roosevelt's Letters to His Children. The library hours are 2 to 5 30 on Saturdays.
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Graham Public Library
Graham
Sheer Pluck
Billie
Major
Roosevelt
Dr. Padgett Stricken With Grip This Week
Dr. W. O. Padgett is reported to be suffering from an attack of grip this week. The note appears in local medical notices and reflects common early 20th century shorthand for influenza like illness.
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W. O. Padgett
Graham Council Boy Scouts Boost 1924 Budget to 819.50
Graham Council of the Boy Scouts of America raises the 1924 budget to 819.50 dollars, above the 750 dollar request, with many subscriptions yet to come. The fund drive lists donors led by J. J. Gallaher and P. K. Deats and notes four troops already active in Graham with about eighty boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Council Boy Scouts of America
J. J. Gallaher
P. K. Deats
J. G. Harris
J. R. Ramsey
Scott Long
Sloan Drug Co
J. S. Criswell
J. W. Carlton
Thos. Tobin
Sam Goldwater
C. C. Bloodworth
O. Fauntleroy
C. D. Shamburger
C. P. Hutchison
J. T. Harness
W. R. Stafford
A. F. Barrett
E. C. Reed
Mrs. M. Barnes
Roselyn Case
Leslie Printing Co
J. T. Gilmore
W. W. Morton
E. F. Riley
Garvin Johnson
E. E. Earp
J. L. Hathcock
C. B. Cochran
Bailey Moore
Graham Ins
Agency
Security Elec. Co
Chas. Parsons
Ras
Graham Council
Boy Scouts of America
R. A. Duncan
J. C. Wuavelace
F. A. B. Mackeil
E. N. Jerry
L. F. Mallow
John B. Rhea
Rev. G. Smith
C. A. Graves
Q. Street
W. W. Lunbeck
Harry Bennett
W. P. Stins
Graham
el Paso
Texas
Bristow
Oklahoma
University of Texas
New Braunfels
The
Christian Church
Geo. Miller
Methodist Church
Jess Warren
Baptist Church
N. S. Farmer
Presbyterian Church
Young County Teachers Meet in Ingleside
The Young County Teachers Association gathers at Ingleside on February 8 at 7:30 p.m. The open meeting features an invocation by Rev H H Nance and a short program by Ingleside Public School. Edwin Hill presents School Board and Teacher Cooperation and Miss Florence Currie speaks on Religious Training in Public Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County Teachers’ Association
Ingleside
H. H. Nance
Olney P.T. A. “School Board
Edwin Hill
Ingleside School Board
Grace Morley
Graham Public Schools
Florence Currie
DeFreest Jackson Wedding in Graham Couple Wed at Ives Home
On Tuesday January 22 Mrs Bertha V Jackson and Mr C W DeFreest married at the Ives home in San Antonio by Bishop Capers. Both are well known in Graham with DeFreest residing there since 1919 until recently. They leave for the east coast Florida Cuba and the Canal Zone and will reside at 2025 Main Avenue San Antonio after March 1.
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Bertha V. Jackson
C. W. DeFreest
John Thomas Ives
San Antonio
Bishop Capers
Graham
DeFreest
Florida
Cuba
Canal Zone
Main Avenue
Texas
Dallas Visitor Mr LeSage Spends Week Beginning
Mr. R. S. LeSage arrived in Dallas as a visitor at the start of the week, staying for several days. He met local business figures and planned meetings to discuss potential arrangements.
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Mr. R. S. LeSage
Dallas
Presbyterian Auxiliary Enthusiast Meeting on China Theme
Members of the Presbyterian Auxiliary gathered in the church primary room for a China study session. Mrs Gary Smith taught geography with a color map of thirteen stations while others read Wang Wei poetry and discussed missions. a free will offering was taken.
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Presbyterian Auxiliary
China
Moellendick
Gary Smith
Beavers
Wang Wei
Nat Price
Henry Dyer
Hsuchoufu
Duncan
Coleman
Tom Price
Johnston Family and Katie Doyle Visit Mr. J. J. Scott
Mr James Johnston Mrs Johnston and daughter Katie Doyle and Miss Yarbrough from Lubbock visited Mr J J Scott at the start of the week. They also visited relatives at South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Johnston
Katie Doyle
Miss Yarbrough
Lubbock
J. J. Scott
South Bend
Sheriff Cambern Resigns Office
Sheriff Cambern resigns citing a large family and low take home pay. Chief deputy Mr. Cooper is appointed to fill the unexpired term and will serve as jailer while Cambern moves out. Cooper vows continuity with Cambern's policies and the county praises Cambern's crime fighter record.
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Cambern
Cooper
Graham People Ride in Yerex Air Plane
Crowds visited the aviation field on Saturday and Sunday to see Captain Yerex and his large plane. Many rode the aircraft despite rain, with stunt man Roland Steinert Diavalo performing in the afternoon. Names of riders were partially collected, featuring local residents and visitors such as G H Vandervoort, Howard Bowron, J W McLendon, and others among a lengthy roster.
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Yerex
Verex
Roland Steinert Diavalo
G. H. Vandervoort
Howard Bowron
J. W. McLendon
Mitchell McLendon
Thos
G. Abraham
Claude Kennedy
Charles Cook
O. Staples
Raymond Orr
O. Fauntleroy
P. Walker
Lowell Winn
Mancel Birdwell
Jack Vaughan
Donald Stewart
Eugene Coleman
R. M. Davis
Roy Gallaher
Robert Lynch
Raymond Graham
Wm. Spivey
I. T.lawrance
Robert Stewart
Claude Stewart
Carl Smith
James Alden Bowron
Zola Titsworth
B. Friedel
Faydell Mayes
Clara Mae Parkinson
Largest Square In Texas Now Paved
The square paving is finished and open to traffic. Merchants praise the brick surface replacing mud and holes. Next week paving begins on the street from the square to the union station, with plans for a loop route along Fourth Virginia South Elm back to the square.
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Union
Fourth
Virginia
South Street
Elm Street
Baylor County Delighted With Road Prospect
The Baylor County Banner reports neighbors praise the bond issue results with 90 miles of high type hard surface roads. A Texas trip by committee members led by Tom Head and George Plants promises state and federal funding, gravel and rock base, asphalt top dressing, and oversight by the Highway Department, pending Commissioners Court approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor County
Austin
Tom Head
George Plants
Charlie Martin
Judge E. Tibbets
Highway Commission
Highway Department
Arrest of Elbert Robinson in Graham case noted
Elbert Robinson, former principal witness in State v Jim Robinson, was arrested in Graham and jailed last Friday. He posted a 1500 bond awaiting grand jury action over a charge connected to his father’s killing on October 6, 1923, with his brother Jim already sentenced to 25 years.
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Elbert Robinson
Jim Robinson
Graham
Jim
92Nd District Court
Elbert
Fort Worth
Miss Marguerite McFarlane Draws Attention in School Arts
Miss Marguerite McFarlane of Graham writes in the January School Arts Magazine about correlating drawing with other subjects. The Boston published issue, edited by Prof. Pedro J. Lemos of Stanford, praises her scholarly work and credits her for teaching art at Stillwater Oklahoma and now at Sutter Creek California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite McFarlane
R. W. McFarlane
Graham
Boston
United States
Pedro J. Lemos
Stanford University
California
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. A. L. Club
Chautauqua Club
Graham QN Sound
Young Co
Jackson
Presbyterian
Yerex Air
Miss McFarlane
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