Moore et al Thedford No 1 Big Producer College Boys and Girls Return
The closing of colleges nationwide sends students home. Reads list of returning students by college including University of Texas Chauncey Penix Malcolm Williams Joe Morrison and others from Austin College Converse College and more. Also notes teachers who taught outside the county and Graham girls teaching locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Texas
Chauncey Penix
Malcolm Williams
Joe Morrison
Austin College
Nat
Bud) Price
Converse College
Annie Lucile Morrison
Marjorie Hudson
U. S. Naval Academy
R. N. McFarlane
Adele Anderson
Frances Bell
Martha Mae Morris
Katherine Morris
Baylor College
Mildred Tidwell
Dallas
Eugenia Carlton
Fort Worth
Graham
Texas
Evelyn Anderson
Lamesa
Eloise Morrison
Frances Bowron
Crosby
Carnace Ribble
Breckenridge
Evelyn McLendon
Claudia Alford Loraine
Amy Cornish
Leonard
Ethel Cornish
Megargel
Graham Girls
Mrs. M. R. Jarnagin Celebrates Birthday
On May 30 the seventy second birthday was celebrated by Mrs. M. R. Jarnagin at her home near Henry Chapel. Her children and extended family gathered, including Callie Shannon Dallas C L Campbell Graham W H Jarnagin Lee Crow H T Glidewell Henry Chapel and Arthur Vick Palo Pinto, totaling twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Jarnagin
Henry Chapel
Callie Shannon
Dallas
C. L. Campbell
Graham
W. H. Jarnagin
Lee Crow
H. T. Glidewell
Arthur Vick
Palo Pinto
Jarnagin
Graham Public Library Librarian Report June 1925
Mrs. M Dowdle presents Graham Public Library report for month ending June 2 1925 with 1361 books loaned largest daily circulation 118 and average daily circulation 43 percent juvenile 50 of 1506 books on hand 40 donated by Mrs Varble Mrs Carson Miss Maralene Short Mrs Florence Sanford W E Braddock J W Horner and T C Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Dowdle
Graham Public Library
Ea Eee
Heck Ae
Varble
Carson
Maralene Short
Florence Sanford
W. E. Braddock
J. W. Horner
T. C. Butler
Medlan Chapel Services This Weekend
Medlan Chapel announces services with preaching and communion on Saturday and preaching with old time singing on Sunday. Dinner on the ground will follow Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medlan Chapel
Reckless Driving Regulations Issued by Police Chief
The Police Commissioner announces traffic rules to curb reckless driving in Graham. The new regulations, in both last week's and this week's Leader, are to be enforced starting Monday, June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Governor pledges liberal support for University of Texas
Austin June 9 Two and a half million dollars annually for the University of Texas will be policy of the current administration in the future, said James E Ferguson for Governor Miriam A Ferguson at the inauguration of President Walter M Splawn. Splawn urged adequate funding for campus buildings and faculty to maintain high standards and planned to push constitutional amendment if needed. He also called for more cultural study in high schools to free the college for professional training and promised economical university administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
University of Texas
James E. Ferguson
Miriam A. Ferguson
Walter M. Splawn
Splawn
Kendall Visit Highlights Texas Ties Across Archer County
Dr and Mrs Oscar J Kendall of San Diego California toured interests in Archer County and nearby Eliasville Crystal Falls and Graham. Kendall, a physician with early ties to Falissville, praised Texas during their pleasant call and noted multiple visits in recent years to the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar J. Kendall
San Diego
California
Archer County
Kendall
Falissville
Crystal Falls
Graham
Texas
Eliasville
Thedford No. 1 Well Near Graham Blows In
In Young County near Graham the Moore et al Thedford No. 1 well blew in last Saturday, with an initial rough estimate of seven to eight million cubic feet of gas and oil flow rising to over 300 barrels daily. The well, undrilled yet, is expected to grow into a major field, with Gulf and several other companies eyeing nearby leases and multiple rigs anticipated. Other wells in the area, including Stovall, Hinson et al Laquey, Cunningham near Eliasville, and Donnell land locations, are contributing to a rapidly expanding oil prospect in Olney and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore Et al-Thedford No. 1
Graham
Stephens County
The
Gulf
Timmons
Stovall
Ford
South Bend
Hinson
Cunningham Land
Sun Company
Lee Donnell
Mr. Donnell
W. H. Dyer
Eppstein
Connor Creek
Snowden
McSweeney
Marion Henderson
Brazos
Herron City
Olney
Thedford
Young County
Young County Poultry Association Holds Second Meeting
The Young County Poultry Association met in Graham last Saturday afternoon. P C Walker presided as temporary president. The by laws and constitution were adopted and will be published in The Leader. The next meeting June 13 at 2 pm in City Hall will elect permanent officers and invite all interested poultry raisers. The group aims to boost the Third Annual Poultry Show during the Young County Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County Poultry Association
Graham
P. C. Walker
Young County
Masons Elect New Officers Saturday
At a regular meeting of the Graham Masonic Lodge on Saturday night officers were elected. W M H L Thornton S W Stanley H Peavy J W E A Hennegar C B Hockaday Secretary P K Deats Treasurer I B Padgett Tiler. Appointive officers list unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Masonic Lodge
H. L. Thornton
W. M
Stanley H. Peavy
S. W
E. A. Hennegar
J. W
C. B. Hockaday
P. K. Deats
I. B. Padgett
Tiler
Pianists Named For Summer Music Colony in Arkansas
Miss Mary Frances Miller leaves Sunday for Abilene to teach piano this term. Miss Ada Lee Price coaches Miller's class over the summer. In July and August Miller will study with Helen Norfleet of New York who with the Norfleet Trio runs a summer music colony in Sulphur Springs Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Miller
Abilene
Ada Lee Price
Membership Drive Delayed In Graham Community News
The Graham Chamber of Commerce postpones its membership drive for a few days as new secretary Mr. T T George arrives and connects with local conditions. Officers urge every citizen and county resident to join and participate, with committees listed in this issue and a public meeting planned to outline plans and goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. George
Chamber of Commerce
Graham
Bill Stewart's Monthly Magazine Gains Notoriety in Graham
W A Stewart known as Bill Stewart publishes a monthly magazine for the Stewart and Kennedy store where he serves as manager. He has drawn favorable letters from readers nationwide and a Brockton Enterprise feature praised his first issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Stewart
Graham
Bill Stewart
Stewart and Kennedy
Brockton
Massachusetts
Bill
No Band Concerts This Weekend At All
The notice states no band concerts will be held Friday night or Sunday afternoon, canceling planned performances for those times.
Chickens Against Gardens Prompt Local Reminder
The Leader directs residents to enforce a city ordinance prohibiting chickens from leaving their owner's premises. Complaints are rare as victims hesitate to file against neighbors, yet hens can ruin weeks of gardening in moments, prompting renewed public notice about the rule.
South Bend Man J R Harrell Dies In Dallas Hospital
J R Harrell, age 52, died Monday June 8 at Baylor Hospital Dallas after months of illness and gall stone surgery. Funeral held at Oak Grove cemetery with ministers J W Bickley G W Black J W W Shuler and Frank Johnson. Survived by son J E Harrell and several brothers and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Harrell
Baylor
Dallas
Texas
Graham
J. J. Scott
J. W. Bickley
G. W. Black
Oak Grove Cemetery
J. W. W. Shuler
Frank Johnson
South Bend
James Robert Harrell
Sparta
Mississippi
Methodist Church
J. E. Harrell
Methodist
Elbert
W. C. Harrell
Olney
F. E. Harrell
W. E. Harrell
Palo Pinto
M. D. Harrell
Clark Harrell
L. E. Braddock
B. V. Harrell
Dorcas Class Meets With Mrs Allison at Meeting
The Dorcas Sunday School Class led by Mrs James Porter met with Mrs R B Allison for an industrial session. Members pieced two quilts and refreshments were served by the hostess and others. The next gathering will be with Mrs E E Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
James Porter
R. B. Allison
Baptist Sunday School
Spencer H. Mayes
W. A. Warner
K. A. Long
D. D. Casenbary
George Bryant
R. H. Taylor
E. E. Buchanan
G. T. McDonald
Forbes Family Visiting Houston This Week
Mr. Frank Forbes and his young son are spending the week visiting Houston, enjoying local sights and family time in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Forbes
Little Son
Houston
Pioneer Citizens Celebrate 85th Birthday Sunday
Messrs J H Wood of Graham and J H Blanton of Newcastle marked their eighty fifth birthday with a sermon by Rev R J LaPrade at the Blanton arbor near Newcastle. A large crowd attended the religious service, picnic and singing convention, with Pat Wood among several family members performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Wood
Graham
J. H. Blanton
Newcastle
Blanton Arbor
R. J. LaPrade
Methodist Church of
Brother LaPrade
Wood
Mr. Blanton
Methodist Church
Pat Wood
John H. Wood
James Wood
Jim Wood
R. V. Tidwell
Mildred
John B. Wood
Edgar Steele
Will Corbett
Katie Lawrance
Henry Chapel M E Society Quilts Two Quilts for Orphans Homes
The Henry Chapel Methodist Missionary Society held a meeting on Wednesday with a dinner then sewed two quilts for orphans homes. Members and visitors listed include Mesdames Moren Glidewell Crow Jarnagin Bickley and others. Rev. J W Bickley attended lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Missionary Society
Henry Chapel
Mesdames Literrry
L. F. Moren
H. T. Glidewell
Dora Williamson
H. L. Shahan
Edna Crow
M. R. Jarnagin
Jim Ballard
Florence George
Lizzie Nance
Lottie Norris
J. H. McLaren
C. H. Fuller
J. W. Bickley
Lucile Mclaren
Emma McLaren
Mesdames Stevenson
W. A. Ribble
S. M. Sealy
H. L. Ribble
Parrish Kindergarten Closes for Summer
Mrs F F Parrish closed her Parrish Kindergarten with a picnic and swimming party at Shawnee Park. She reports a successful year and is accepting pupils for the September session, noting limited space and urging mothers to apply early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Parrish
Shawnee Park
Special Services At First Baptist Church
Rev McKinley Norman led a men’s service at First Baptist Church with a male choir and piano. His sermon titled Gods Challenge to Men was praised as among his best since becoming pastor. Next Sunday will feature a women’s program and a brief closing message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley Norman
First Baptist Church
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U. OF T
Wildcat
Young Co. Poultry Association
Masons
Allison
Pioneer Citizen
M. E. Society Quilts
Parrish
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