Election results show county races with few surprises
The county race results are mostly complete with Newcastle totals pending. Stimson beat Loftin for judge by about a thousand, with Markley tied. Wallace for Sheriff and Groves for Tax Collector led most boxes. Several constables and clerks were elected, and local social notes follow on visits and condolences.
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Newcastle
Stimson
Loftin
Markley
Mal M. Wallace
Henry Groves
Sam Hinson
B. W. King
Willie Riggs
Charlie J. Cook
B. Padgett
J. L. Vaughan
K. Lyon
Herman McBrayer
G. D. Hinson
W. C. Burns
H.C. Fields
W. E. MacCharen
R. D. Tyra
Walter Long
J. B. Reynolds
J. F. Porter
John Sage
J. T. Carter
A. B. Daniel
Claud Reeves
C. D. Brewton
J. L. Brady
W. N. Bonner
P. M. Stine
Bonner
Leslie Trumphry
Marvin Jones
Amarillo
J. H. Stephens
R. M. Elierd
W. E. Prescott
Store Adheres to Honest In Advertising Promise
The advertisement asserts a commitment to keep customers informed about standard merchandise and new arrivals. It emphasizes truthful advertising and accurate in store representations at the advertised prices.
New Men Shirts and Ties Featured in Store
Just received new shirts for men in a great variety and a beautiful line of nifty ties. Prices range from 25 cents to 1.00.
Sermon Arranged for Sunday in Tonk Valley
Gaines B. Hall announces a Sunday service at 3 30 p m in Tonk Valley and says it may be his last sermon there. He invites residents from Upper and Lower Tonk and nearby areas to attend and greet him.
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Tonk Valley
Upper
Lower
Tonk
Baptist Ladies Missionary Society Meeting Highlights
The Baptist Ladies Missionary Society met in the church on Thursday at 4 o clock with fifteen members present. Mrs Huckleberry led a lesson on Our Baylor Belton College, praising its Christian influence on young women. Officers elected for the year include Mrs Dr Padgett president Mrs B W King vice president Mrs Joe Wootton secretary Mrs M E Short treasurer and Miss Dawson pianist.
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Ladies’ Missionary Society
Baptist Ladies’ Missionary Society
Huckleberry
Baylor Belton College
Christian College
Dr. Padgett
B. W. King
Joe Wootton
M. E. Short
Dawson
Card of Thanks from J L Smith and Family
Mesdames Gideon and Farmer reporters thank all who helped or spoke kind words during the illness and death of their baby. They express willingness to serve others as they have served them.
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J.L. Smith
Orphan's Home Day Noted After Sunday Service
Presbyterian Church calls the congregation to a brief meeting after the morning service. Sunday School observes Orphan's Home day. Evening service scheduled for 8:30 p m. Public is invited. Gaines B Hall, Pastor.
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Presbyterian Church
Gaines B. Hall
Petrified Polywogs Elect Next Month Officers
The Petrified Polywogs met with Fay Martin on Monday afternoon for crocheting and tatting. They elected officers for the coming month and planned the next meeting with Pauline Pickard. An ice course was served for the members and visitor Clyde Birdwell.
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Fay Martin
Pauline Pickard
Clyde Birdwell
Socialists of Young County Meet to Nominate
Notice requests Socialists of Young County to assemble at the courthouse at 3 p m on Saturday July 29 to discuss and pass on nominees for the upcoming election. P C Walker Company Secretary.
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Young County
Court House
P. C. Walker,Co
Sec
Death of Seven Year Old in Gooseneck District
The seven year old Everett Oliphant died last night from malaria fever after a two to three day illness. He was laid to rest in Gooseneck cemetery at 3 PM alongside many neighbors. His sibling Oran Oliphant, also ill with malaria, shows some improvement as this report reaches press.
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J. L. Smith
South Bend
Everett
Court Accepts Resignations and Names Replacements
The commissioner's court met in special session to receive the resignation of County Treasurer Rube Logg in and appoint his successor C. J. Cook to fill the unexpired term. The session also considered the resignation of Cattle Inspector Henry Criswell and named Joe Andrews to fill the post.
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Rube Loggin
C. J. Cook
Henry Criswell
Joe Andrews
Christian Ladies Serve Dinner for Church Building Fund
On election day the Christian Church ladies hosted a dinner at the McCain Building on the east side of the square. Fried chicken led a menu of salads pies cakes and ices. About $58 was raised to bolster the building fund for the new Christian church.
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Ladies of the Christian Church
McCain
New Christian Church
Unclaimed Letters at Graham Post Office Week Ending July 25
The list shows letters remaining uncalled for at the Graham post office for the week ending Tuesday July 25. Names include Page Wilburn Ribble Pear and others. Postmaster N. B. Farmer notes to call for any of the above letters and say Advertised.
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Graham Post
Page
Wilburn
Ribble
Farmer
Missions Blessing Our Nation Message and Prayers
Program outline includes Luke 19 41 48 mission blessing theme led by Lorena Wallace with song 14. Speakers cite Psalms 46 4 and 72 3 7 Mr Miller and Mildred Martin referencing Isa 2 1 3 11 9. Prayer asks how missions bless the nation with Tidwell and Birdwell citing Acts 2 41 47 4 19 20. Benediction closes.
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E. Program
Lorena Wallace
Mr. Miller
Mildred Martin
H. L. Tidwell
Ethel Birdwell
Benediction
Missionary Blessing Topic at Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian C EB program centers on How Missionaries are a Blessing to Our Nation with Lois Wear leading the program and Nat Price presenting the scripture Luke 19 41 48. Other readers include Fred Hudson Aline Price Norma Cope Richard Price Lassie Tackett Louise Tackett and end with prayer. Mr and Mrs Roy Brinker return from Sulphur Springs visit while his father remains ill.
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Presbyterian C
Lois Wear
Nat Price
Fred Hudson
Aline Price
Norma Copeland
Mrs
Roy Brinker
Sulphur Springs
Mr. Brinker
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Lily Baugh
Cisco
F. F. Parrish
W. M. Davis
Eliasville
Fort Worth
J. L. Jones
Miss Leona
Forney
C. B. Jones
H. C. Richards
Woodson Enterprise
Mrs. M. Portwood
Denton
F. L. Portwood
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Campbell Se
Colquitt
Culberson
Henry Aes
Jenkins
Phillips
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Yantis Ae
Ferguson
Marshall Morris
Just
Mesdames Gideon and Farmer
Richard
Price
Luke
Lessie Tackett
Louise Tackett
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