Proffitt district votes bonds for school additions
In Young County the Proffitt district approves 1200 dollars in bonds to add rooms to the existing building as the community forecasts three teachers next year. The Jean school board weighs a teacherage for occupancy at the next term opening. The article urges districts to push well trained staff and notes a shift away from second grade certificates. The district trustees’ meeting in Graham on July 1 aims to advance educational work.
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Proffitt
Jean
Young County
Graham
Rider Resigns As School Principal
S. H. Rider, for several years principal of the high school, has resigned to enter business for himself. He will join his brother at Breckenridge for the present. The school board has hired a prominent Texas educator to lead the junior college and high school, but the appointment is not announced until the appointee’s resignation is accepted. Local officials regret his departure for bringing the high school to its present high standing.
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S. H. Rider
Rider
Breckenridge
Texas
Wichita
Civic League plans fundraiser and park improvements
The Civic League met at Shawnee Park with eleven members. Three new members joined and a June 23 ice cream social is planned with proceeds benefiting the Graham Concert Band. Women are urged to donate cakes and join the league to aid civic progress and park beautification.
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Civic League
Shawnee Park
Graham
M. K. Graham
League
McLaughlin Chosen Captain of Sooner Baseball Team
Maurice Babe McLaughlin was elected captain of the Sooner baseball team for next year at Trubys studio during a team photo. The rookie second baseman rose from substitute to captain after seizing the role when Seitz was injured, later switching to shortstop for the rest of the season.
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Maurice
Babe” McLaughlin
Sooner
Truby
McLaughlin
Seitz
Daily
Oklahoman
Public debt falls by fifty-one million in May
Washington June 2 reduction of 51 million in the U S public debt during May was announced by the Treasury The total public debt stood at 23 138 836 607 on May 31 down from 23 190 201 356 on April 30 May receipts totaled 206 million versus 224 million last year while May expenditures were 238 million vs 368 million a year ago Public debt receipts for May reached 20 million against 736 million last year and debt expenditures were 72 million compared with 805 million the year before
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Washington
Treasury
Robinson Askew Wedding at Fort Worth
Miss Ruth Robinson wed William L. Askew Wednesday at Fort Worth with Rev. Thompson officiating. Robinson, long-time Chico resident, and Askew of Graham’s LeSage Motor Co. plan to reside in Graham after June 21, with friends extending congratulations for a long, happy future.
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Ruth Robinson
William L. Askew
Fort Worth
Thompson
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Robinson
Chico
Mr. Askew
LeSage Motor Co
Graham
Mrs. Askew
Chico Review
Greenville man heads Lions Clubs in Texas district
Beaumont June 10 Clyde A. Sweeton of Greenville was elected governor of the Texas district of the International Lions Club at the convention which adjourned last night. Waco was chosen as the next annual convention city.
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Beaumont
Clyde A. Sweeton
Greenvile
Texas
International Lions Club
Waco
Code of Ethics As Practiced By Lions in Graham
The Graham Lions Club, a new organization of five local professionals, publishes its ethics code. It urges diligent work for quality service, fair remuneration, loyalty to clients, integrity, true friendship, civic obligation, aid to those in distress, respectful criticism, and support without destruction.
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The
Lions’ Club of
Graham
Lions
Another Election on Incorporation in South Bend
South Bend Derrick reports County Judge Reeves calling an election for the 24th to decide the tie vote on incorporation with no candidates. a July election will choose a Mayor and two Commissioners. The piece argues for incorporation amid sanitary concerns, taxation fears, and a predicted low levy of about $4 per 26-foot lot after transfer of ownership.
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Reeves
South Bend
Wall Street
Graham Avenue
Electric Elevators Make Big Cities
The electric elevator transformed urban skylines by enabling taller buildings and more efficient use of space. It spurred congestion concerns and height limits while expanding hotel and business opportunities, as Statler weighed Boston expansion challenges and the need for 1,000 to 1,500 rooms.
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Statler Chain of Hotels
Boston
Statler
Be Atitudes for Various Roles in Domestic Life
A humorous verse listing blessings for different family roles. It wryly notes the flapper decorated like a Red Barn, the mother-in-law approving her son-in-law, a wifefielding a hammer impasse, and the bachelor unsure how children should be raised. It also praises the calm husband managing a baby and a tidy man finding his clean shirt without chaos.
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Blessed
Capital stock of Texas chartered firms tops May total
The capital stock of new Texas corporations chartered and of foreign or out of state concerns permitted to do business in Texas totaled 128,750,350 dollars for May, per the Secretary of State Department report.
Classroom Exchange Sparks Haiti Question
A teacher asks Johnny what is raised in Haiti, prompting a retort about following his mother’s guidance before answering. The fragment hints at a schoolroom moment featuring cultural or geographic reference and a child’s cautious reply.
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Johnny
Haiti
Opponent Eying July Primary For New Congressman Williams
The newly elected Congressman from this district, known as Guvnn Williams, will face opposition in the July primary. Williams led ten of twelve counties in the unexpired term race, while Judge W. S. Moore withdrew to favor a Wise county candidate, and Denton county’s Williams reenters the race affecting campaign dynamics.
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Guvnn Williams
W. S. Moore
Gainesville
Wise County
Williams
Denton County
Washington
Donald Bassett In Heroic Rescue
Mrs. Louper fell from the north end of the bridge across the Clear Fork at six o clock Friday evening and was swept into the pool under the dam. Donald Bassett swam after her in street clothes and located her just in time to save her life. With Ed Casey they carried her to the south bank and then to her home. She recovered consciousness after several minutes and is out of danger.
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South Bend Derrick
Flint Creek Scribes Note Grain Harvest and Community Moves
The Flint Creek column reports good grain and fruit harvests as residents stay busy. Clay Cody family moves in. Sunday School organized with weekly gatherings at 3 PM. W E Stephens attends court. pastor from Graham Methodist preaches at Flint Creek schoolhouse. Several families travel to Colorado. grain on N B Carter farm remains good. The I N Farmer land well activity resumes. Section ends with a call for scribes to keep the paper lively.
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Clay Cody
W. E. Stephens
Graham Methodist Church
Flint Creek
W. T. Long
Fred Rubenkoenig
Colorado
M. M. Stephens
Willie Long
N. B. Carter
Bud Atwell
I. N. Farmer
Notice to Contractors for Eliasville School Remodeling
Sealed bids are invited by Eliasville County Line School District No. 49 for remodeling and enlargement of the Eliasville school building. Bids due by 12 noon June 26. Plans from county superintendent in Graham Texas with a $25 plan deposit. 80 percent surety bonds required and a $500 cashier's check per bid. Completion by September 1 1922. Board reserves right to reject all bids.
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Eliasville County Line
Eliasville
Graham
Texas
W. O. Cunningham
Eliasville Board
Eliasville School Board
C. T. Hill
W. C. Cunningham
Corpus Christi Picked for Next Army Deep Water Port
The Board of Army Engineers approved Corpus Christi as the site for the next deep water port, marking a major coastal development. Officials cited favorable harbor conditions and strategic military logistics for the selection.
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Corpus Christi
The
Board of Army Engineers
Fireproof Library and Museum Building Planned at Galveston
The State Medical College at Galveston will construct a new fireproof building for library and museum purposes costing $150,000.
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The
State Medical College At
Galveston
Liberty Bonds Sell at Par or Above Indicate Health
All seven issues of Liberty Bonds have been selling at par or above in recent days, signaling a healthy economic condition.
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Liberty Bonds
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