Camp Fire Girls Enjoy Outing on Shady Clear Fork
About twenty Camp Fire Girls led by Mrs. E C Reed spent a week along the Clear Fork near Eliasville. They swam fished and camped under oaks and pecan trees, with a ceremonial in an open-air circle. Seven girls earned Wood Gatherer ranks Kathleen Criswell Nell Caldwell Gladys Fowler Ada Lee Price Eva Mae Jordan Dorothy Hudson Lois Johnson. Reverend Gary Smith spoke, praising home duties and Bible study. Gratitude was voiced to neighbors for camp support. a drenching rain ended the outing as they headed to Graham. The event, first for the group, is expected to be repeated annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Reed
Clear Fork
Eliasville
Woodgathers
Kathleen Criswell
Nell Caldwell
Gladys Fowler
Ada Lee Price
Eva Mae Jordan
Dorothy Hudson
Lois Johnson
Jack Dunn
Nat Price
Sam Criswell
Gary Smith
Mr. Reed
Graham
Ladies Entertain Baptist Ball Team at Shawnee Park
Mrs. W. H. Kennedy and other Baptist Church ladies hosted a chicken dinner for the Baptist ball team at Shawnee Park last Thursday evening. The team, with their wives and lady friends, enjoyed a bountiful meal as a show of appreciation for the season’s strong play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Kennedy
The
Baptist Church
Shawnee Park
Dowdle Jr. Leaves for Australia From San Francisco
Mr. J. E. Dowdle Jr a medical officer at Marie Island Hospital California is on a month long leave of absence at home in San Francisco He plans to sail on submarine 8 38 around September to Sidney Australia He looks well and his Graham friends are glad his situation is pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Dowdle, Jr
San Francisco
California
Marie Island Hospital
Sidney
Australia
Graham
Rickman relatives visit and busy grandmother helps
Mrs. J. G. Rickman and son of Palestine and Mrs. Byron Rickman and little daughter of Jacksonville are visiting Mrs. M. E. Short and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Rickman. Grandma Rickman is very busy looking after the grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Rickman
Palestine
Byron Rickman
Jacksonville
M. E. Short
J. T. Rickman
Grandma Rickman
Betty Dawson Returns to County Superintendent Office
Miss Betty Dawson is back at the County Superintendent's office after a vacation, renewing official duties and meeting with staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Dawson
Voter Qualifications For July 26 Primary Election
Information on who may vote in the Democratic primary under the Terrell Election Law. Details include age, citizenship, residence, poll tax rules, affidavit requirements, voting precincts, ballot rules, judge duties, and penalties for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Reed Returns From Oklahoma After Sister Passes Away
Mr. R. L. Reed came home from Oklahoma where he was called to his sister's bedside. She lingered for two weeks before dying. Miss Mattie Taylor came back to Dallas Sunday after visiting her parents here. Her mother accompanied her to Dallas for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Taylor
Dallas
Mrs. S. P. Taylor
R. D. Owen Returns from Plaines Trip
R. D. Owen came back last week from a hurried trip across the Plains, reporting nothing unusual and resuming his duties at the usual hour.
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R. D. Owen
Plains
Graham water supply cited as safe by State Board of Health
The State Board of Health warns against muddy water and urges testing to prevent typhoid and dysentery. Graham is praised for its safe, abundant drinking water and for maintaining a local laboratory while sending samples to the State for analysis. Water superintendent Jesse Tackett conducts regular examinations to ensure standards are met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Graham
Texas
Jesse Tackett
State Laboratory
Shriners Hold Ladies Basket Picnic at Shawnee Park
Shriners and their ladies attended a basket picnic at Shawnee Park after regular monthly meetings. Dinty Moore led the event, which featured a large dinner and watermelon feast. The gathering was informal and well enjoyed by all attendees.
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Shawnee Park
Dinty Moore
Graham Schools To Open September First
Graham public schools will open the first Monday in September marking the start of the new term. Buildings are being prepared and new equipment added as the faculty list is finalized with minor revisions after last week's Leader.
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Graham Public Schools
Civic improvements brighten the square environment
The grass and weeds along the courtyard fence have been cut improving the square's look. City crews cleaned the exterior earlier and Mr Beach has not maintained the interior area. Officials plan further work once paving on North Elm Street begins to supply crushed rock for graveling the parking space.
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Mr. Beach
North Elm Street
Illness Report From Galveston Vacation Family
Mrs A M Graham and two of Mr and Mrs HB Streets's children are reported ill with typhoid fever after a month in Galveston. Mrs Graham is advanced in years. Friends hope for a speedy recovery for her and her grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Graham
H.B. Streets
Galveston
Mrs L W Price in Fort Worth Hospital Critical
Mrs L W Price remains critically ill in Fort Worth after an operation more than a month ago. Friends express hope for her improvement as she receives care at the hospital.
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L. W. Price
Fort Worth
DIRT BROKEN FOR NEW GRAHAM HOSPITAL
Ground was broken Tuesday July 22 1924 for the Graham Hospital as R L Shepard and crew began excavating the basement. Echols Brothers of Fort Worth won the $27612 contract. The total cost will reach about $50000 with heating plumbing and lighting extra. M K Graham donated the Shawnee Addition site in an oak grove east of Plum Street. Private subscriptions fund the project with A D Stewart handling pledges and urged immediate gifts to speed completion. The hospital aims to serve the sick in the area and relieve local physicians private facilities.
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Echols Brothers of
Fort Worth
M. K. Graham
Shawnee Addition
Oak Grove
Plum Street
A. D. Stewart
Graham
Candidates on Home Stretch In Campaign
Candidates are on the home stretch for Saturday July 26. Young County speakers toured Eliasville Markley Loving Bitter Creek Padgett Orth Newcastle and nearby towns delivering speeches. Graham supporters expect a Friday July 25 visit and laboring crowds are invited, with hoarse but energetic speakers and renewed vigor after rest.
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Young County
Eliasville
South Bend
Bunger
Markley
Loving
Jean
Olney
Bitter Creek
Padgett
Orth
Newcastle
Proffitt
Murray
Graham
Trim
Earl Gilbert
Edgar Steele
Rebekah Box Supper Planned on August 1
The Rebekah Lodge hosts a box supper on the lawn beside the I O O F Hall Friday night August 1. Proceeds from box sales will go toward the hall piano purchased earlier. All are invited, not limited to I O O F and Rebekahs members, to support the event.
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Rebekah Lodge
Rebekahs
Guest speaker Groner to preach at First Baptist Church
McKinley Norman announces Dr. F. S. Groner of Dallas will speak at the 11 o clock service next Sunday. All other services proceed as usual. evening preaching canceled due to the pastor attending Ingleside Encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Groner
Dallas
Ingleside
McKinley Norman
Community Exhibits Promoted At Second Annual Fair
President Walker of the Young County Fair Association urges school trustees to cooperate for community exhibits. A $100 premium will go to the best exhibit, $50 to second, $25 to third, with premiums paid to school trustees. Each community gains exhibition space and committees will visit communities to encourage entries ahead of the October 7 11 fair. Donald McGregor, owner of the shows, is finalizing arrangements as livestock and farm displays are prepared.
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Walker
The
Young County Fair Association
Donald McGregor
DeMolay Band Draws Crowds At Shawnee Park Concert
Shawnee Park overflowed with attendees from across the county last Sunday as the DeMolay Band delivered an excellent performance in their uniforms. The group rehearses weekly and plans concerts every Sunday afternoon at the Park following last Thursday’s show for the Shriners.
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Shawnee Park
Shriners
Brother J L McCord’s Poor Health Regrets Young County
The Leader received a letter from Brother J L McCord of Porterville California revealing his health is very poor. He preached in this section years ago before leaving two years ago and wishes to preach again to the good people of Young County. His influence will live in this section for generations to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McCord
Porterville
California
Young
Young County
Brother McCord
Marriage Licenses Reported for Four Couples
Henry Minkley and Miss Pearl Miller Elmer Strealey and Misa Ludie Barbee are listed as newly issued marriage licenses in the latest court or clerical records. The item notes two pairs with verified ceremonies to follow per local records.
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Henry Minkley
Miss Pearl Miller
Elmer Strealey
Misa Ludie Barbee
Ingleside Baptist Encampment Set to Begin Next Friday
Rev McKinley Norman spent a day at the Baptist Encampment last week as camp pastor of Ingleside Baptist Encampment. The encampment begins at Ingleside Ranch next Friday with Norman leading the team.
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McKinley Norman
Ingleside
Ingleside Ranch
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Shady Clear Fork
Davis
Baptist
Water Supply OF
State Department
Graham Schools
Graham Hospital
R. L. Shepard
New Bryan Pictures
Chas. W. Bryan
Mrs. Bryan
Rebekah Box
First Baptist Church
DeMolay
Presbyterians
Baptists
Cahill
Price
Taylor
Methodists
E. Blevins
Rehders
G. Blevins
Kennedy
Bloodworth
G. Wallace
If Rice
Eee
Quattlebaum
Fore
C Eon
Shahan
Ligon
P Sasiendcaiaienan
Whitmire
Smith
Barbee
Hume
Rubenkoenig
Jf. Whatley
Moreland
P Price
Rutherford
Blevins
P Rehders
G Blevins
Schlittler
Rf Hutchings
Barnhart
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