Wilbur Keith honors Miss Norfleet Grimes tribute
Wilbur Keith voices praise for Miss Norfleet Grimes home demonstration agent of Young County. He notes her Europe study and active clubs, her outreach at Graham Chamber of Commerce, and cooperation with W C Hale and T T George in supporting farm youth hog ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfleet Grimes
Wilbur Keith
Dallas News
Graham Chamber of Commerce
Miss Grimes
Europe
Miss Norfleet Grimes
Young County
Ellis County
Graham
Motley
Chamber of Commerce
W. C. Hale
Texas A. & M. College
Hale
T. T. George
Kaufman Chamber of Commerce
George
Nighttime Twins Echo Loudly in Quiet Home
A humorous exchange describes twin siblings making loud noises at night, with one speaker praising their cries and noting they are hard to distinguish from one another. The fragment conveys family life and humor centered on the twins' presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Rivin
Mobley Seeks Re-Election as County Surveyor
W G Mobley asks voters to reelect him as County Surveyor in the Democratic primary on July 24 1926. He is a Graham High School graduate with a thorough surveying course and cites diligent work and comprehensive knowledge of land titles as qualifications for continued office. He thanks the county voters for past support and urges careful consideration of his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Mobley
Mobley
Graham High School
Barnard S Gothic Sculpture Collection Sold to Met
George Grey Barnard built a Gothic museum of European sculpture from the twelfth to fifteenth centuries by collecting from farms shrines and huts. He assembled six hundred to seven hundred pieces mostly French. He sold the entire collection to the Metropolitan Museum in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnard
George Grey Barnard
Europe
Metropolitan Museum
New York City
Idle Observer Tracks a Lethargic Neighbor
A dry dialogue follows two men as one notes a neighbor’s day spent doing nothing while the other confirms by watching. The scene centers on idle behavior and the humor of minimal action.
Merrill Named Oldsmobile Agent for Throckmorton Area
J E Merrill to operate Oldsmobile Six dealership for Throckmorton and nearby territory. Merrill reports long garage experience since 1917 and promises full line of cars and accessories. A car is already on hand with more due this week from Hinson Hockaday Grain Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinson-Hockaday Grain Company
J. E. Merrill
Throckmorton
Merrill
Mnnéy
Throckmorton Tribune
Quantity versus quality Franklin quote analysis
The quote urges judging a man by his qualities and actions rather than wealth or status. It contrasts superficial measures with character and deeds and argues the idea remains relevant today as in Franklin's time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Harvard Seniors Questioned On Liquor And Vocation
A Christian Herald notes a Harvard seniors questionnaire showing forty two percent never drink liquor while only six tenths of one percent want to enter the ministry. The piece reflects on youth behavior and vocational interest among the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Herald
Harvard
Dorothy Gish Stars in Clothes Make the Pirate
Dorothy Gish returns to the screen in a sharp shrew role opposite Leon Errol in the Sam E. Bork comedy Clothes Make the Pirate. First National presents the film at the National Theatre on Friday and Saturday June 18 and 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Gish
Leon Errol
Miss Gish
Sam E. Bork
First National
National Theatre
Constable's Sale Notice in Young County Texas
By execution of the Justice Court of Prec. No. 1 Young County on May 8 1926 First National Bank in Graham Texas sues E E Mathis G R Hopper and H B Stansell. A judgment dated November 30 1925 for 181 50 with 10 percent interest and costs. Sale July 6 1926 at Graham courthouse to settle debt of G R Hopper an undivided one fourth interest in oil and gas leases in Young County for Block 22 18 and 19 School Land Abstract No 1284 terms cash to highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court of Prec. No. 1
Young County
First National Bank
Graham
Texas
E. E. Mathis
G. R. Hopper
H. B. Stansel
H. B. Stansell
J. D. Dawson
Notice in Probate Overseer Warns Publication in County
The State of Texas issues a probate notice to the Young County Sheriff calling for weekly publication for ten days in a general circulation newspaper. The notice invites all interested persons to respond before the return day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Young County
State of Texas
Will Probate Application in Young County Texas
J P McKinley filed for probate of John E Morrison deceased in Young County Court. The hearing is set for July 5 1926 at Graham Texas Court House, all interested parties must appear to respond. Signed by L W Kennedy Clerk with Deputy Pearl Matthews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Morrison
J. P. McKinley
Young County
Said County
Graham
Texas
W. H. Kennedy
Pearl Matthews
Notice of Estate Distribution in Young County
Nellie Bailey and L. D. Bailey file in Young County Court on May 31, 1926 for distribution of funds from the estate of M. C. Robinson deceased. The court will hear the application on July 5 1926 in Graham if interested parties appear and answer. Witness W H Kennedy official seal June 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
M. C. Robinson
Nellie Bailey
L. D. Bailey
Young County
Graham
Texas
W. H. Kennedy
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Iowa
Albert B. Cummins
Pennsylvana
Smith W. Brookhart
D.F. Steck
Senate
Oldsmobile Agency
A. B. Chapin
Constable’s Sale
Pontiac
Essex
Hinson Hockaday Grain Co
Indianapolis
Firestone
Tires
Corum- Boyer
Michelin
Goodrich
DePaolo Duesenberg
Lockhart Miller
City Transportation Co
Tacoma
Wash
Calumet Motor Coach Co
Hammond
Ind
Hayes Bus Lines
Columbia, D. C
W. R. Rothwell
Detroit
Mich
W. H. Peacock
Birmingham
Alla
H. C. Staehle
Minneapolis
Minn
Shamrock Motor Co
Southeast Corner Square
Graham, Texas
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