Court Dispositions in 30th District Track Various Judgments
The 30th district court issued judgments and continuances in multiple cases. Notable actions include peremptory instructions for Goodner Wholesale Gro. Co. against Peoples Co. Op. Store, several judgments by agreement, and divorces for Mrs. Effie Barnett and Addie Dyer. Other items involve foreclosures, debt determinations, and town matters continued to June term. The report also notes a church program at the Presbyterian Intermediate Christian Endeavor with scripture, prayers, and talks.
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30Th District Court
Goodner Wholesale Gro. Co
Peoples Co.Op
Welsh & Harvey Co
Peter Oils, Inc
J. W. Bullock
J. J. Holcomb
W. D. Bellamy
B. J. Hulse
Mark Logan
Graham National Bank
Calmo Oil Co
Caldwell
Beavers
B. P. Roark
F. A. Prideaux
E. W. Hunt
W. S. Pentecost
Harrell
Stinnett Minors
S.E. Corner
Groves
Olney
Effie Barnett
Walter Barnett
E. P. Leath
Linnie Richardson
Addie Dyer
New Amsterdam Casualty Co
C.F. Herrington
Wichita County
Sheriff Foster Seizes Bootleggers Around Graham
Sheriff Foster has been very active arresting bootleggers near Graham and around Olney oil fields. He holds about fifteen to twenty inmates in county jail most of the time.
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Foster
Graham
Olney
Fort Worth visitors urge regional road system
Mr and Mrs Jim Smith of Fort Worth visit relatives and discuss how a tire blowout on Young County roads spurred him to advocate linking with neighboring counties to build a better regional road network.
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Jim Smith
Fort Worth
Jim
Young County
Rocks
Birthday Party Honoring Modena Fay Buchanan
Mrs. E. E. Buchanan hosted a birthday party for her daughter Modena Fay on her fifth birthday. Guests included Ann Bess Wright, Ruth Haymer, Joyce Cochran, Lou Evelyn McBrayer, Jno Mason Hess, Fred McBrayer, and Charles Edward Hess, with games and refreshments.
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E. E. Buchanan
Modena Fay
Ann Bess Wright
Ruth Haymer
Joyce Cochran
Lou Evelyn McBrayer
Jno
Card of Thanks for Mr C L Wasson
The Wasson family thanks Graham readers for kindness during illness and death. Sympathies, deeds, and floral tributes were deeply appreciated. May blessings rest on all who helped. Mrs C L Wasson and relatives name several local friends.
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Graham
C. L. Wasson
W. C. Goodwin
Fire destroys large Megargel business area
A major portion of Megargel’s business section burned Tuesday night causing losses over $100,000. Debris removal began Wednesday morning as crews plan a larger, improved rebuild. The fire started from an oil heater in a barber shop and oil stoves and trash piles are blamed for most fires.
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Megargel
Fire at City Drug Store Extinguished Quickly
A fire alarm arrived from City Drug Store just after midnight Monday. The fire department responded rapidly and put out the blaze before significant damage occurred. The night watchman found the fire in a trash box at the rear of the store.
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City Drug Store
Pert Paragraphs By J I Small
A lighthearted column notes spring envy over hats and a cyclone’s speed in blowing hand bills sixty five miles in a minute. It mentions an Oklahoma sheriff on trial for conspiring to defeat justice and reflects on voters choosing popularity over integrity. Omaha seeks a perfume bootlegger who sold tea as perfume. Bootleggers fear liquor price drops as some customers may die.
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Illinois
Oklahoma
Omaha
Nebraska
Cheyenne Seeks Teapot Dome Lid Removal Effort
Cheyenne moves to expose Teapot Dome details as Uncle Sam pursues accountability over the alleged hundred thousand dollars involved with Mr Fall. The public dispute centers on government seal and ethical questions surrounding the deal.
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Cheyenne
Samuel
Mr. Fall
Congressman Resists Salary Hike as Coolidge Signals Veto
A Virginia congressman rejects a $2500 salary increase and faces possible veto from President Coolidge who disapproves the pay raise. The White House stance could doom the measure.
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Virginia Sclon
Coolidge
Highwaymen Learn Harsh Lesson From Champion Greb
Three armed highwaymen attempted to rob middleweight champion Harry Greb but met a forceful response. The attackers received a severe lesson in street justice that will be memorable and hard to forget.
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Harry Greb
MP expelled for outbursts during Commons session
A Glasco slums representative in Parliament was expelled from the House of Commons for losing control while another member spoke. Some officials gain attention by heckling, claiming discretion and wisdom in their own view.
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Glasco
House of Commons
Warren Nomination as Attorney General Rejected Twice
The Senate twice rejected Charles B. Warren of Michigan for Attorney General, deeming him unworthy. The remark notes the era’s cabinet was criticized for unworthy members, and critics warned caution in confirmations.
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Senate
Charles B. Warren
Michigan
Harding
Wise County Moonshine Bust Shocks Local Farm Scene
In Alvord area a farm southeast of town yielded a mammoth still and 700 gallons of moonshine liquor valued around $10,000. Two men were arrested while another man and a woman escaped in night clothes, making a dramatic getaway.
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Wise County
Alvord
Texas crooks bring small increases to conscience fund
The treasury in Washington reports two remittances from Texas augmented the conscience fund. A wrist watch stolen four years ago was returned by parcel post to its owner in Sulphur Springs. Texas has its share of crooks, yet some return what they take.
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Treasury
Washington
Texas
Sulphur Springs
Paris Skirt Lengths Rise But Lingerie Keeps Style
Report from Paris states skirts will rise above the knees yet feminine apparel remains unchanged as hosiery and lingerie compensate for any fabric reduction. The piece mocks the notion of modesty and glosses the fashion fad as a sign of modernity.
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Paris
Noah Webster
City sidewalk extensions highlighted by residents
The city sees notable sidewalk projects with Mrs. Babb G F Collins Sam Criswell Lee Repass and The Graham Hospital among others completing or under construction. Several more walkways have been built in recent months.
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Mrs. Babb
G. F. Collins
Sam Criswell
Lee Repass
The
Graham Hospital
Cemetery Appeal Seeks Funds For Oak Grove Grounds
The cemetery committee asks residents who did not respond to mailing cards to send money now to support water lines for flowers and shrubs in the new yard area. They plan graveling the street with city support and will charge more if delayed. The note thanks those who already paid and urges prompt contributions to maintain gravesites at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Oak Grove Cemetery
S. R. Crawford
Fred T. Arnold
BE. S. Graham
I. T. Gilmer
L Allegro Society Meets at Graham High School March 6
Graham High School L Allegro Literary Society met on March 6 with a Milton themed program including Life of Milton and Story of L Allegro. Members Lillian Duncan Lillian Widmayer L Klingman Lucille Norman Dorothy Hudson presented readings and a stringed duet. A Star Telegram photo highlighted Curtis Dickenson Rabbit Dickinson winning a 220 dash and placing second in the 100 at a Fort Worth meet.
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L’allegro Literary Society
Graham High School
L’allegro
Milton
Genevieve Russell
Elinor Donnell
Lillian Duncan
Lucille Norman
Dorothy Hudson
Lillian Widmayer
Lucille Kling
Star-Telegram
Curtis Dickenson
Rabbit” Dickenson
Fort Worth
Curtis
D. D. Dickenson
Tuscola
Texas
Mr. Dickenson
Dickenson Motor Company
Census Enrollment Urges Graham Cooperation
Mr J E Parsons completes Graham scholastic census and requests notification if any child aged 7 to 17 on September 1 1925 was not enrolled. The school pays 15 dollars per enrolled child and emphasizes every eligible child must be enrolled despite attendance. Co operation of all is requested.
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J. E. Parsons
Graham
Graham High Girls Prepare Play For Clothing Contest Fund
The Home Economics Club of Graham High School plans a play in the school auditorium on March 28 to raise funds for expenses of representatives to the clothing contest in Austin this spring.
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Graham High School
Austin
Weekend Freeze Wrecks Orchards and Gardens
The freezes last Friday and Saturday nights caused heavy damage in the region with ice in both mornings. Tender vegetation was killed and much of the fruit is believed to be destroyed though fruit damage cannot be confirmed yet.
Grand Jury Reconvenes as Witnesses Called
The 30th district court grand jury reconvened this morning and is busy with important matters. A number of witnesses have been summoned to appear before the grand jury.
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30Th District Court
Hound Men's Association Plans Hunt in Graham
The Hound Men's Association met in Graham on the second Monday to plan a hunt with further details to follow once rain arrives.
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Hound Men’s Association
Graham
First Christian Church Bible School Opens Promptly
The First Christian Church opens Bible School at 9:45 with preaching at 10:45 and 7:45. Subjects include The Successful Christian and Christ's Church. Co. C. Klingman serves as pastor.
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First Christian Church Bible School
Christ’s Church
C. Klingman
J. P. Logan Dies After Long Local Life in Texas
James Preston Logan born April 26 1868 dies March 8 1925 in Brownfield Texas after forty years in Young County and Markley He was widely known across the region and leaves surviving relatives in Abilene Loving Dallas Markley Jean and Abilene further details note his sudden heart trouble and burial in Farmer.
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James Preston Logan
Brownfield
Texas
Mr. Logan
Young County
Markley
Young
Out West
Hs Son
R. A. Logan
Abilene
Loving
Morrison
Graham
Logan
Caroline Elizabeth McClellan
C. O. Logan
W. C. Crowder
Dallas
Leo and
Thelma Logan
W. E. Edwards
Jean
County meet of the Interscholastic League urged for March 27
Residents are urged to attend the Inter scholastic League county meet convening in Young County on March 27. An extended statement about the meet appears elsewhere in the issue with a promised program in the next issue.
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Young County
Alford and Fain Wed After March License
W S Fain and Miss Jessie Alford secured a marriage license on March 3 and were married by Rev Gary Smith at the Presbyterian manse. They honeymoon to Corsicana and other places. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Alford, is from the community and well known. Groom is longtime resident tied to Sun Oil Company with past service in Olney and Wortham.
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W. S. Fain
Jessie Alford
Gary Smith
Corsicana
J. H. Alford
Alford
Graham
Young County
Sun Oil Company
Olney
Wortham
Golden Bed film prompts DeMille rumor whirl
Hollywood chatter swirls around Cecil B DeMille and the Paramount project The Golden Bed with speculation about a new leading lady. DeMille held screen tests for forty top beauties before choosing Miss Rich and altering her hair color.
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Cecil B. DeMille
Gloria Swangon
Hollywood
Paramount
National Theatre
de Mille
Miss Rich
DeMolay Members Attend Devotional Day at Methodist Church
Last Sunday the Order of DeMolay boys attended worship at the Methodist Church where Rev. J. W. W. Shuler delivered a fine sermon. Shuler is noted for his strong interest in youth and welcomed the delegation to services.
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Order of DeMolay
Methodist Church
J. W. W. Shuler
Brother Shuler
Also Mentioned on This Page
First National Bank
Federal Peserve System
E. S. Graham
P. K. Deats
Graham P. Stewart
Active
V. P.& Cash
Thos. Tobin
C. C. Bloodworth
T. O. Deats
H. B. Street
Graham Stewart
R. E. Lynch
Co. E
Presbyterian Intermediate Christian Endeavor
Miss Morley
Ada Lee Price
Zell Baynes
Mattie Queen Price
Frank Duncan
Mizpah
J. I. Small
Cemetery Committee
A. D. Stewart
L'Allegro Literary Society
Federal Reserve Association
Graham, Texas
W. A. Corbett
R. W. Tidwell
G. D. Hinson
H. L. Tidwell
H. D. Criswell
R. B. Whittenburg
A. A. Morrison
J. P. Logan
Fain
Ramsey Drug CO
West Side Square
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