Lions Club Notes and Park Improvements Near Victory Park
The Lions sponsor weekly lunches at Eagle Cafe at 12 15 p m each Friday with visiting members welcome. The club is finishing improvements on the mountain top in Victory Park housing the water towers, adding benches and new paths for visitors to enjoy city views. Last Friday Rev Bridgers evangelist and Mr Jenkins singer spoke, with Dr Bridgers sharing European observations and questions about the postwar balance of power and Americans role in world affairs.
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Eagle Cafe
Victory Park
Bridgers
Jenkins
Europe
Germany
France
Russia
Poland
Balkan States
Washington
Widow Seeks Address After Minister’s Comforting Remark
A minister consoles a grieving widow with sympathy but she asks for his address, sniffing as she speaks. The exchange centers on the widow’s need for contact details amid her loss. The dialogue highlights social etiquette and practical aid following a death.
Will Open Quality Market In Graham
John Meyer has taken over the Quality Market on the West side of the Square and will open for business Saturday. Will Short, a known meat man in Graham, will assist Mr. Meyer in the new venture.
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John Meyer
Garvin-Johnson
Will Short
Graham
Farewell Surprise Party For Clacks
Havre Montana readers learn of a farewell party for Cornelia Clack and her mother Miss Cornelia Timmons. The Presbyterian church societies hosted the surprise at the Clack ranch, with a pot luck supper and best wishes for Cornelia on her move to Hollywood to pursue movie work. The Rev Conrad Wellen presented a handbag and good wishes for her journey.
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Havre
Montana
Cornelia Clack
Cornelia Timmons
Phil Clack
Cornelia
Clack Ranch
The
Missionary Society
Ladies Aid Society
Presbytrian Church
Conrad Wellen
Card of Thanks Notices and Local Visits
Card of Thanks expresses appreciation for kindness during illness and death of a mother and daughter. Thanks floral givers and offers blessings. Local notices report Webb Wallace in Amarillo visiting, Nell Ross of Aledo visiting sister, J C Lovelace and two children visiting Denison, Lena Corley returning from Wichita Falls, Lillie May Calvin back from Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.
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Lillie May Calvin
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Bowman family undertakes Fort Worth auto trip
Reverend Bowman and his family traveled by car to Fort Worth on Wednesday for an unannounced visit.
Miss Lucile McLaren Visits Ruth Goodwin in Chalk Texas
Miss Lucile McLaren is visiting her sister, Mrs Ruth Goodwin, at Chalk Texas.
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Lucile McLaren
Mrs
Ruth Goodwin
Chalk, Texas
Miss Fanine Dowdle Studies Piano in New York
Miss Fanine Dowdle is in New York for several weeks to study piano. She plans to attend lessons and practice sessions at local music schools and studios.
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Fanine Dowdle
New York
Graham Family To Return From New York Visit
M. K. Graham and family plan to return this week after two or three weeks in New York City visiting.
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M. K. Graham
New York City
Negotiations over oil well near Postmaster Long stall
An oil prospector seeks a site on Mr Long’s adjoining property for an oil well close to his dog kennel. The contract seeks protection that no oil be thrown on his dogs, but the company doubts such strict guarantees can be made. Negotiations remain in doubt with slim prospects for agreement.
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Postmaster Long
Long
Texas in Whos Who shows varied citizen counts
The article analyzes Texas entries in Who's Who in America for 1922-23. It notes 327 Texans listed across 57 towns, with Dallas leading both population and Who's Who entries. It argues that city size does not determine outstanding citizenship, citing Seminary Hill as the smallest village with fewer than 100 people, yet equal standing with Wichita Falls.
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Texas
America
San Antonio
Dallas
Houston
Fort Worth
el Paso
Galveston
Beaumont
Wichita Falls
Waco
Austin
Seminary Hill
Mrs J S Criswell Returns From Fort Worth Sanitarium
Mrs J S Criswell returned from Fort Worth after a two week stay for medical treatment at a sanitarium.
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J. S. Criswell
Fort Worth
Moore Family Visits Brother A M Freeman in Santa Anna
Mr and Mrs Charlie Moore and family from Santa Anna visited their brother A M Freeman at the start of the week, sharing time and news with him.
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Charlie Moore
Santa Anna
A. M. Freeman
King and Hinson families finish Galveston trip
B W King and family along with C W Hinson and family have returned from an automobile trip to Galveston, concluding their journey without listed incidents.
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B. W. King
C. W. Hinson
Galveston
Walton Hindman and Family Visit Electra Relatives
Walton Hindman and his family from Electra spent Thursday and Friday of last week visiting relatives in the city.
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Walton Hindman
Electra
Mrs Andrews and daughter visit from Anarene
Mrs M P Andrews and her daughter Mrs Harry Key of Anarene Ark County spent Sunday with relatives here, joining local kin for a day of fellowship and visits.
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M. P. Andrews
Harry Key
Anarene
Archer County
Misses Lorena and Emma Mee Laren Visit Fort Worth
Misses Lorena and Emma Mee Laren are visiting friends in Fort Worth, extending their travel itinerary with social engagements and local hospitality.
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Lorena
Emma Mee-Laren
Fort Worth
Ewing Norris and family visit old friends in Paducah
Ewing Norris and family from Paducah are in town visiting old friends. Mrs. W B Etheridge of Italy Texas is here visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Johnson.
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Ewing Norris
Paducah
Mrs. W. B. Etheridge
Italy
Texas
Mrs
Wm. Johnson
Beaumont Visitor Miss Tassie Polk Named Guest
Beaumont resident Miss Tassie Polk visits cousin Mrs. Graham Stewart, stopping by to spend time with family.
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Tassie Polk of
Beaumont
Graham Stewart
Miss Claire Sherrill Visits Relatives Here
Miss Claire Sherrill of Haskell visits her cousin Mrs. C. C. Bloodworth and other relatives in this area.
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Claire Sherrill
Haskell
C. C. Bloodworth
Mrs. Crouch Visits Judge Johnson Family in McKinney
Mrs. Eugene Crouch and her young daughter are visiting her parents Judge C. W. Johnson and Mrs. Johnson in McKinney, staying for a time with the family.
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Eugene Crouch
of McKinney
C. W. Johnson
Mrs Sikes Wood Returns From Visit with Hale Family
Mrs Sikes Wood came home Sunday evening after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs V M Hale in Olney.
Leader Reporter S. M. Lamons Out Sick This Week
S. M. Lamons of The Leader force has been ill this week and absent from his post part of the time.
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S. M. Lamons
Hillsboro Visitors From Simpson Family
Mr and Mrs W W Simpson and family from Hillsboro are visiting the family of Mrs Claudia Howard. Mrs Simpson is a sister of Mrs Howard.
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W. W. Simpson
Hillsboro
Claudia Howard
Mrs. Simpson
Howard
Miss Beulah Allen Goes On Three Week Vacation
Miss Beulah Allen leaves this afternoon for a vacation tour visiting Washington New York Niagara Falls and Toronto Canada. She will be away about three weeks and expects to return by the end of the month.
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Beulah Allen
Washington
New York
Niagra
Toronto
Canada
Reader in Cincinnati Requests Regular Leader Delivery
Pat Wood of Cincinnati Ohio writes that he cannot get along without The Leader and asks that the publication be forwarded to him regularly.
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Pat Wood
Cincinnati
Ohio
Emancipation Day amid killings in Texas towns
Graham suffered heavy loss of Black residents last Tuesday during Emancipation Day events. Attacks occurred in Wichita Falls Jacksboro and Fort Worth as authorities investigate the violence and attempt to protect affected communities.
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Graham
Wichita Falls
Jacksboro
Fort Worth
Newcastle visitor reports husband’s stroke worsens plans move
Mrs. T. E. Bailey of Newcastle said her husband recently had a left side stroke and is not improving. She mentioned the family may move to San Antonio in the near future due to his condition.
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T. E. Bailey
Newcastle
San Antonio
Duckett and Richardson Wed in Wichita Falls Nuptials
Mr Arthur Duckett and Miss Beulah Richardson, popular Newcastle youths, married Sunday in Wichita Falls and returned Monday. They plan to live in Breckenridge where the groom works, with friends extending best wishes for a happy future.
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Arthur Duckett
Beulah Richardson
Newcastle
Wichita Falls
Breckenridge
Newcastle Register
Mrs Ballard Visits Alberquerque Burkett Parents
Mrs W E Ballard of Alberquerque New Mexico is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs F M Burkett. The short note highlights a family visit and confirms the kinship ties within the Burkett household.
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W. E. Ballard
Alberquerque, New Mexico
Mrs. F. M. Burkett
Mrs Lloyd Nash Returns from Houston Visit
Mrs. Lloyd Nash returned Monday night from a visit with relatives in Houston.
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Lloyd Nash
Houston
Lloyd Nash Visits Fort Worth on Gulf Production Business
Lloyd Nash of the Gulf Production Company spent Monday in Fort Worth handling business matters.
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Lloyd Nash
The
Gulf Production Company
Fort Worth
Acquitted of Course Judge Flirts With Defendant
In a light moment a judge tells a young lady she is charged with making whiskey. The reply from the defendant is a witty jab about flattery, highlighting a playful exchange in court.
Botts Chapter No 167 Masonic Meeting Friday 22 1923
The B A Botts Chapter No 167 of the Royal Arch Masons convenes Friday 22 1923. Rank Atcheson leads as Mark Master with John W Harrison serving as secretary and H P.
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Rank Atcheson
Y. John W. Harrison, H. P
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Bebe Daniels
Nita Naldi
Pete Morrison
Jack Holt
Tigers Claw
Franklyn Farnum
Laurette Taylor
Lion’s Club
Sniff
Clacks
Wilburn Timmons
R. H. Timmons
J. C. Freeman
Sallie Timmons
H. H. Timmons
A. Timmons
W. H. Timmons
8. E. Howard
Webb Wallace
Amarillo
Nell Ross of
Aledo
L. M. Davis
J. C. Lovelace
Denison
Lena Corley
Lpog Trachelor
Broadway
Berata
Lover's Lane
Chevrolet
Cleveland
Ford
Studebaker
Buick
Nash
J. Maxwell
Shamrock Motor Co
Duckett-Richardson
B. A. Botts
Garvin-Johnson Grocery
West Side Square
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