Tourists praise Graham Park in warm letter
A two week dry spell improved park access in Graham and draw of visitors grows. Registered cars from across Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico indicate rising tourist use of the Graham park with Ford and Studebaker dominate. A letter from MR and MRS E W Woodall of Rock Falls Iowa lauds the caretaker and town for a pleasant stay and invites others to visit Graham Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
South Graham
Claude H. Elliott
Fort Worth
Joe Winters
Naomi
Arizona
Olen S. Neve
Marlow
Oklahoma
W. E. Ash
Durant
R. C. Cleninger
Dallas
R. L. Simmons
R. R. Moulden
McKinney
Maxwell
McDonald
Y. McDonald
Shawnee Park
Texas
Cash Market and Grocery Moves to Taylor Building Site
The Cash Market and Grocery on the east side of the square will relocate this week to the Taylor building one door south of their current location, area merchants report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Buiding
Stewart to Open Gent's Furnishings Store on Square
W A Stewart plans to open a gentlemen's outfitting store on the west side of the square soon. Additional details will be provided as his plans are fully worked out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Stewart
Stone-Beard Wedding in Galveston Highlights Simple Ceremony
Miss Eula Stone and Mr. Alvin Beard wed June 16 at 2318 Avenue O Galveston with Rev A E Ewell officiating. Only relatives attended as palms and daisies framed the living room altar. The bride in beige poiret twill wore a corsage of roses and lilies. The couple left for a wedding trip to Washington D C and New York before returning to Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Stone
Alvin Beard
Galveston
Miss Stone
Mary Stone
Graham
Galveston Tribune
May Stone
Avenue O
Miss Eula
Alvin K. Beard
Myron S. Beard
A .E. Ewell
Valley
Washington, D. C
New York
Santa Fe
Panama Canal Tolls Hit Record One Day May 26
Tolls collected through the Panama Canal on May 26 totaled 136000 dollars, the canal’s largest daily amount on record as twenty five ships traversed the waterway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Jermyn Woman Seeks Kidnapped Boy in Graham Area
Mrs. B H Shaun of Jermyn arrives in Graham claiming a four year old boy was abducted several months ago. She describes the child as large and heavily built with blue eyes and dark hair, and is lodging at the Walker Hotel during her search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Shaun of
Jermyn
Graham
Walker Hotel
City
Fort Worth visitor Miss Beulah Bell noted for music
Miss Beulah Bell of Fort Worth has been in the city several days visiting friends. She formerly lived in Graham and has many friends here. She is an accomplished musician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Bell
Fort Worth
Graham
Mr and Mrs Mabry Short Visit Dallas Relatives
Mr and Mrs Mabry Short of Dallas visited relatives here last week and returned Friday with Howard Farmer joining for a return visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Mabry Short
Dallas
Howard Farmer
Lawton visitors from Oklahoma visit friends and relatives
W. E. Price and his daughters Clara and Leela Price of Lawton Oklahoma were in town earlier this week visiting friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Price
Clara and
Leela
Lawton
Oklahoma
Fort Worth Visit By Shamrock Motor Co Executive
C. H. Smith of Shamrock Motor Company is a business visitor in Fort Worth this week, meeting local dealers and discussing regional automotive sales opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Smith
The
Shamrock Motor Company
Fort Worth
Sacred Musical at First Christian Church Delights Crowd
A large audience enjoyed the Sacred Musical Sunday night directed by Miss Josephine Miller. Miss Eugenia Carlton accompanied. The program included hymns, prayers, violin and piano solos, choral and quartet pieces, and a benediction. Miller plans to resume her studio in the fall.
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First Christian Church
Josephine Miller
Eugenia Carlton
Claude Stewart
Gabriel
Blount
Tulane Smith
Mineral Weiks
Pflueger
Mary Frances Miller
Mr. Johnson
San Dalphon
Longfellow
Mrs. Rhea
Liszt
Radio Improves Service In Inland Waterways Transport
The Mississippi river system from St. Louis to New Orleans sees rapid radio adoption in steamboats and towboats. Wireless gear reports positions several times daily, letting shippers and boat companies coordinate loading and departures. This removes delays and speeds freight flows along inland waterways.
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Missisissippi
St. Louis
New Orleans
Mississippi River
M. and I. News Bureau
Highway Resolution Endorsed by West Texas Chamber
At the fifth annual West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in San Angelo on May 21 22 28 1923 the group unanimously endorsed a constitutional amendment proposed by the 38th legislature to remedy legislative limits and pledged unified support for the July 28 1923 vote.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
San Angelo
Trainload Studebaker Cars to One Dealer
A single shipment of 120 Studebaker Light-Six cars was sent from South Bend Indiana to the Studebaker Sales Company in Newark New Jersey. The entire consignment is sold at retail and will be delivered to buyers as soon as unloading is complete, believed to be the largest one dealer single model order in the $1,000 class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
South Bend
Indiana
Studebaker Sales Company
Newark
N. J
Mr and Mrs Chas Long Attend Ingleside Baptist Encampment
Mr and Mrs Chas Long attended the Baptist Encampment at Ingleside last Sunday. They returned by White Rose and joined Sunday school in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Long
Ingleside
White Rose
Hillsboro Family Leaves After Pleasant Visit
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Simpson and their Hillsboro children departed yesterday for home following a pleasant visit with Mrs. Claudia Howard, who is Mrs. Simpson’s sister. They traveled by car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Simpson
Hillsboro
Claudia Howard
Simpson
Graham Tent Meeting Aids Fort Worth Clergy Leader
Rev. Joe R. Mayes of Fort Worth assists Dr. C. R. Taylor in a Graham tent meeting on North Oak Street. The event brings religious outreach to the local community and features a regional clergy pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe R. Mayes
Fort Worth
Graham
C. R. Taylor
North Oak Street
Bakers Visit Arkansas To Gauge Milk and Honey Flow
Mr and Mrs J A Baker left Sunday for a visit to Arkansas with Mr Baker hoping to learn if Arkansas is still flowing with milk and honey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Baker
Arkansas
Lions Club Meeting Changes To Mountain Picnic
This week's Lions Club meeting moves from 12:15 p m Eagle Cafe to a 7:00 picnic lunch at Victory Park to celebrate park improvements by the club. A sign or gateway for the park entrance was approved, Hon Fred Arnold spoke at last Friday's luncheon, and Jack Caldwell won the weekly attendance prize with a photo by Lion Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Eagle Cafe
Victory Park
Lions
Fred Arnold
H. E. Griffin
iFred
Jack Caldwell
Lion Miller
Graham Sets July 3rd as Big Day Celebration
The Graham community looks forward to a major event on July 3rd. Officials and local groups coordinate activities, including parades and a public gathering, with residents urged to plan ahead for the holiday spectacle.
Suit Filed to Test Gasoline Tax Act in Texas
Austin. A test suit charging constitutionality of the 1c gasoline tax act was filed in Travis County District Court by Assistant Attorney General Frank Kemp for the State against Pioneer Oil and Refining Co and Slimp Oil Co of San Antonio. The case seeks to define the State's power to collect multiple taxes on gasoline and covers taxes due for April and May sales, with about 8500 claimed from the two firms. The outcome could affect disposition of more than 250000 already received by the State Comptroller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Travis County District
Frank Kemp
Pioneer Oil and Refining Company
Slimp Oil Company
San Antonio
Spain and Mexico to exchange university students
A royal decree by King Alfonso awards three scholarships to Mexican students in exchange for Spanish counterparts. The program aims to enhance academic ties between Spain and Mexico through bilateral student exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Mexico
Alfonso
Swimming Pool in South Graham Sees Busy Days
The South Graham pool thrives during warm days as crowds flock to swim. Officials report high attendance and strong concession sales, with families and youths making up the majority of visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Graham
Guardianship Notice for Hattie May Hatfield Estate
I L H Hatfield guardian filed June 27 1923 in Young county Texas a petition to lease oil gas and minerals of the ward s undivided one tenth interest in R M Kutch survey abstract 169 and T K Criswell survey abstract 2071 in Young county save for two 40 acre blocks leased to M R Hemphill hearing set July 6 1923 before the County Judge at Graham Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie May Hatfield
Young County
Texas
I. L. H. Hatfield
R. M. Kutch
T. K. Criswell
L. H. Hatfield
M. R. Hemphill
Court House
Graham
July 3rd Big Day in Graham Celebrations
July 3rd marks a major community event in Graham with local celebrations planned. Organizers expect residents from Graham and nearby areas to participate in parades, activities, and a fireworks display.
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Price
Golden’s
MR. and
Mrs. E. W. Woodall
Rock Falls, Iowa
Stone-Beard
AIM
Lion Club
Street & Co
F. Wesley Gray
Southeast Corner Square
Cherry Street
Henly
South Elm St
T. M. Binnion
S. W
Peter Schuttler
Virginia St
Terry County
South Plains
Brownfield County
W. W. Price
Smiley
J. B. Whalen
Petrolia Supply Company
Petrolia Supply CO
A. A. Kuehn
H. M. Taylor
Ind
Ramsey Nursery
W. D. Spivey
Tfc
Laflesh
Dept. 2
Sedalia
Epictetus
Guaranty State Bank
A. B.A. Travelers
Travis Court
Hattie
May Hatfield
Graham Grocery Company
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