DeMolay Band Concert Aids Mineral Wells Trip
Graham DeMolay Band stages a Friday night concert at the high school auditorium to raise funds for travel to Mineral Wells for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting May 3 to 6. Glee Club will perform. eight o clock start promises a memorable program.
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Graham DeMolay
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
DeMolay
Chamber of Commerce
Boys Glee Club
Graham
Mineral
West
Texas
Walker
West Texas
Unlawful to Catch White Perch in Clear Fork Brazos
It is unlawful to catch white perch croppe or bass in the Clear Fork of the Brazos River during March and April with artificial bait or to use seines or nets for any purpose in those months. Minnow nets up to twenty feet may be used to catch minnows for bait. All kept fish under seven inches for white perch or croppe and eleven inches for bass must be released. Violators will be vigorously prosecuted.
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Brazos
Basketball Letters for Eight Steers Earned Honors
Coach Evans presented letters to eight Steers players including captain Fred Jennings Noble Atkins Ross Clark Wesley Stephens Virgil Calvin Bill Corse Otto Brewster and Nat Sanford. The team played 10 games scoring 149 points to 106.
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Coach Evans
Fred Jennings
Noble Atkins
Ross Clark
Wesley Stephens
Virgil Calvin
Bill Corse
Otto Brewster
Nat Sanford
Steers
Mrs Criswell Improves After Dallas Operation
Mrs H D Criswell who underwent an operation in Dallas several weeks ago has been at home some time and continues to improve. She was able to attend church last Sunday.
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H. D. Criswell
Dallas
Loving Couple Joins Leader Subscribers
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hazelton of Loving visited Graham yesterday and added their names to the Leader's growing subscriber list.
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Oliver Hazelton
Loving
Graham
Mr. Hazelton
Wichita Falls man and children bitten by rabid puppy
M. K. Brown of Wichita Falls and his four small children were bitten Saturday by a four month old puppy. The head of the dog was sent to Austin by Dr. A. H. Douglas, city health officer, and a telegram was received Sunday morning to the effect that the dog's brain gave positive evidence of rabies.
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M. K. Brown
Wichita Falls
Austin
A. H. Douglas
Jean Plans Big Barbecue on May 16
Mr A J Cantrell announced in Graham that Jean will host the annual picnic and barbecue on the Jean picnic grounds May 16 in memory of the Little Salt Creek Indian battle of 1869. Committees were named for planning and concessions, with a record turnout expected.
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A. J. Cantrell
Jean
Graham
Little Salt Creek
Battle Ground
Last Wek
Chamber of Commerce Sponsors Interscholastic Meet
The Graham chamber backs the Interscholastic League meet for Young County to be held March 27 and 28. Superintendent Avants suggests prizes for all events. Committees led by Dack Walker L D Lovett and Charle Hutchison will solicit prizes from local businesses. More than 150 contestants expected, with strong civic entertainment planned.
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Chamber of Commerce
Young County
Graham
Avants
Dack Walker
L. D. Lovett
Lions Club
Charle Hutchison
Retail Merchants Association
Scholastic Census Effort Underway This Month
Texas schools begin the scholastic census to enroll every eligible child in Young County. Census officers urge tact to secure names, noting even sixteen year olds not attending school may still be counted. Enrollment drives revenue, funding salaries, and residents should cooperate to include moving or unregistered children.
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Texas
Young County
Home Economics Club Initiates New Members
The Home Economics Club at the high school initiated new members after a Friday picnic hosted by Miss Evans and Miss Cannon. About fifty members attended lunch at the city pump station, followed by games and the initiation ceremony.
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Home Economics Club
Miss Evans
Boys' Glee Club to Sing at Band Concert Friday
The Boys Glee Club will perform at the band concert scheduled for Friday night. The event features the school band under direction of the music staff and aims to showcase student talent.
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Boys
Glee Club
Graham's Entrance Into State Clothing Contest Planned
Home Economics girls at the high school prepare for a state clothing contest in Austin this spring. Two feature garments must be entered and representatives travel to Austin. A school play on March 28 funds travel and aims to raise dress standards with practical budgeting and good taste.
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Findley Weaver
Graham
Austin
State Department of Education
Fashon
Senior Class Notes Lead School Day In Unified Effort
The Senior Class took charge for Senior Day with a dignified presentation. Former seniors dressed modestly as instructors guiding classes while teachers observed. Floy Tom Phillips and Eugene Coleman substituted for staff, with red and white colors worn by students.
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Floy Tom Phillips
Gilmer
Eugene Coleman
Peavy
Graham Hospital Opens First Public Service Month
Graham Hospital reports its first month of public service with 53 admissions noneventful. More than three fourths came from Young and neighboring counties outside Graham city limits. Miss Lila Cunningham oversees with a skilled nursing staff and the board includes R A Duncan MD H E Griffin MD E S Graham A A Morrison and A W Kay.
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Graham Hospital
Young
Graham
Lila Cunnngham
R. A. Duncan
M. D
H. E. Griffin
E. S. Graham
A. A. Morrison
A. W Kay
Dry weather query worsens farmers’ spring plow ahead
The weather remains dry in this section with little moisture since last September aside from January snow. Farmers face a need for rain to support upcoming spring planting and crop prospects.
Loving man requests continued delivery of The Leader
Mr. W. C. Groner, aged eighty, of Loving asks that The Leader keep coming to him. He has read the home paper a long time and is in good health, and the note expresses hope he may read it many more years.
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W. C. Groner
Loving
Fort Worth Visitor City Marshal J W Davis
City Marshal J W Davis from an unspecified locality visited Fort Worth yesterday.
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J. W. Davis
Fort Worth
American Legion Plans Erection of War Memorial
The Ligon-Daniel Post of the American Legion voted unanimously to pursue a World War Memorial in Young County. A committee led by Clyde Haden will study costs, funds, and location with plans to report March 23. The project aims to serve as a Legion home and memorial, with two captured German field pieces planned for display.
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Ligon- Daniel Post
American Legion
Clyde Haden
George Fore
Otto Deats
Robert G. Rehders
P. S. Phillips
Young County
Legion
Knights of Pythias
War Department
France
Tilghman Receives Seven More Years In Penal System
Lewis Tilghman of Wichita Falls pled guilty in Jacksboro district court to bank robbery charges connected to the Loving State Bank raid on November 24. He already faces additional terms for transporting a stolen auto and highway robbery. Companion John Reid got 28 years. Billy Keyes faces trial as indicted.
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Lewis Tilghman
Wichita Falls
Young County
Loving Bank
Jacksboro
Loving State Bank
John Reid
Tilghman
Billy Keyes
Keyes
Tea Hosted by Home Economics Department
Last Thursday the girls of the Home Economics Department held a tea for mothers under Miss Cannon. The room decor featured a green and yellow scheme with jonquins, yellow candlesticks, and green candles. Eva Mae Jordan and Genevieve Russell poured tea and guests toured the department in the afternoon.
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Home Economics Cement
Cattlemen Attend Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth
Several Young County cattlemen travel to Fort Worth to participate in the Fat Stock Show, taking part in auctions and judging events at the historic fairground.
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Fort Worth
Funds Sought for Oak Grove Cemetery 1925 Appeal
Mr. A. D. Stewart appeals for funds to support Oak Grove Cemetery work in 1925. Donations decline from prior years threaten to underfund ongoing duties and the extension of the water line to the new section. Funds mailed to Mr. Stewart will be credited to the cemetery fund as the committee urges continued support.
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A. D. Stewart
Stewart
Oak Grove
S C TiffinKilled By Run away Team
S C Tiffin, 47, was found unconscious on the Chandler Heights road after a runaway team. He died at Graham hospital around 11 PM Wednesday March 11 1925. Survived by wife and six children. Burial Friday March 13 in Red Top cemetery. Community mourns his untimely death.
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8S. C. Tiffin
Chandler Heights
Graham
Red Top
W. B. Hinson
F. F. Shields
Graham Hospital
S. S. Tiffin
Loving Baptist Church
Loving
Court dispositions in 30th District Court cases
Judge H. R. Wilson disposes of cases including judgments for the plaintiff in First National Bank versus Blakney and Sporer Pomona Valley Oil Syndicate versus Continental Supply Co and Athur Banstead versus W L Miller. Other items include a guarded verdict in Graham National Bank versus Calmo Oil Co and a divorce judgment for Clarkie Carr.
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H. R. Wilson
Natonal Bank
Blakney & Sporer
Goodner Wholesale Grocer Co
W. D. Bellamy
Continental Supply Co
Pomona Valley Oil Syndicate
Athur D. Banstead
W. L. Miller
Graham National Bank
Calmo Oil Co
D. H. Bolin
Geo. Adams
First National Bank
Pat Dew
Inez Fields
Clyde Fields
Clarkie Carr
W. M. Carr
Peoples Co-Op. Co
Memorial Services for Late Judge C W Johnson
Memorial services for the late Judge C W Johnson will be held at the courthouse at 9 o clock tomorrow Friday morning. The public is invited to attend.
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C. W. Johnson
Court House
Graham High Defeats Loving 4 to 1 In Opening Game
Graham High School baseball team defeated Loving 4 to 1 in an early season game. Several students accompanied the squad to Loving. The regular schedule will begin soon with high expectations for the boys this season.
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Loving
Graham High School
Four Negroes Loot Alexander's Store in Graham
Four negroes appeared in Graham and broke a rear window at J. P. Alexander and Co's store around 2 AM. They carried several hundred dollars of goods including ladies' dresses and silk hose to a nearby room, with all items recovered. One suspect broke for liberty but was halted. three remained jailed to await grand jury action next Monday.
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Graham
J. P. Alexander and Co’s
C. Y. McDonald
Alexander
Irby Rhodes
Don Howard
J. W. Davis
Howard
Olney
Grand Jury List for March Term of 30th District Court
The grand jury for the March term of the 30th district court is announced. Foreman D. F. Ford of Loving leads the panel with A C Golden of Murray and H L Tidwell of Graham among other members including P K Deats, R B Whittenburg, H L Ribble, H C Wells, S B Street, J M Barnett, Ernest Heighton, and J E Martin.
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30Th District Court
D. F. Ford
Loving
Foreman
A. C. Golden
Murray
H. Brown
Eliasville
H. L. Tidwell
Graham
P. K. Deats
R. B. Whittenburg
Banger
H. L. Ribble
H. C. Wells
Proffitt
S. B. Street
J. M. Barnett
Ernest Heighton
J. E. Martin
Salem Ladies Organize Missionary Society
The Salem Methodist Church ladies formed a missionary society led by Rev. Joe W. Bickley with Mrs. Elmer Gilmore as president and Mrs. J J Henderson as vice president. Charter members include L F Atwood Elmer Gilmore W S Mahan G S Gilmore R L Lindley J J Henderson J W Bickley Myrtle Colors Georgia Henderson Adeline Gilmore. The group will meet biweekly and heard a talk from Mrs. J W Bickley on their expanded work.
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The
Methodist Church of the
Salem
Joe W. Bickley
Missionary Society
Elmer Gilmore
J. J. Henderson
L. F. Atwood
J. W. Bickley
W. S. Mahan
G. S. Gilmore
R. L. Lindley
Myrtle Colors
Georgia Henderson
Adeline Gilmore
Elder Fisher Visits Relatives in Palo Pinto
Elder J. H. Fisher of Newcastle visited today after traveling to Palo Pinto to take Mrs. Fisher to visit relatives. He remains active and plans a trip to West Texas.
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J. H. Fisher
Newcastle
Palo Pinto
Mrs H M Smith and son Chap visit Fort Worth for operation
Mrs H M Smith and her son Chap traveled to Fort Worth last week where Chap underwent an operation for car trouble. A letter from Chap reports he is recovering as well as could be expected and hopes to return home soon.
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H. M. Smith
Chap
Fort Worth
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DE Molay
Chamber Commerce
H. BE. Club
Home Economics Department
Oak Grove Cemetery
S. C. Tiffin
Grand Jury
Salem Ladies Organize Missionary Society
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