Additional Funds For Our Cemetery
Oak Grove cemetery manager A D Stewart reports new contributions to upkeep and plans to extend water lines and streets by joining with the city. He notes spring vegetation will demand more funds and credits long-term upkeep to Mrs S R Crawford. Contributions listed include amounts from Lamons, Findley, Wallace, Slater, Loving, Wadley, Crawford & Son, Wilkerson, Atcheson, Gay, Street & Co, Meisterhans, Wirges, McKinley, Garrett, Scott, McFarlane, Atcheson, plus others. The 30th District Court dispositions follow with various settlements and judgments including burglary cases and receivership appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Stewart
Oak Grove Cemetery
Stewart
S. R. Crawford
T. J. Lamons
Carrie Findley
M. A. Wallace
E. T. Slater
Talented cast diversifies early film Revelation at Liberty
Metro's all-star Revelation at the Liberty Theatre features Marjorie Daw who left opera for films Lew Cody who writes songs Viola Dana who could dance as a fallback and Monte Blue who previously held many trades. Director George D Baker also authored two plays The Dare-Devil and The Count and the Convict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metro
Liberty Theatre
Marjorie Daw
Lew Cody
Viola Dana
Monte Blue
George D. Baker
Misunderstood greatness in Emerson quote
A brief reflection on the idea that true greatness involves being misunderstood. Emerson suggests misunderstanding is a natural byproduct of substantial vision and impact.
Microbe of Love at High School Auditorium
Community invites attendance for a Saturday night performance of Microbe of Love in the high school auditorium. Proceeds will help home economics representatives cover expenses for a clothing contest in Austin this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Fishermen Return From San Saba Trip With Tales
Messrs. E. E. Earp W. A. Babb and Gus Spivey came back last night from a San Saba fishing expedition. They report abundant fish while away but did not bring any home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Earp
W. A. Babb
Gus Spivey
San Saba
Rockefeller donation to Negro education charity institutes
John D. Rockefeller commits ten million dollars to support Negro education through Tuskegee Institute and Hampton Institute, signaling a major philanthropic grant to these schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Cause of
Tuskekee Institute
Hampton Institute
Interscholastic League Meet Heads to Graham
Young County schools prepare for a Graham hosted interscholastic league meet with prizes funded by the Chamber of Commerce Lions Club and Retail Merchants Association. The Fair Park track awaits, many entries expected, and public school activities will entertain attendees. Betty Dawson becomes Mrs Spencer H Mayes and will reside in Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club
Retail Merchants Association
Fair Park
March literary contests and sports events scheduled
All preliminary and final contests in declamation debate extemporaneous speech spelling essay arithmetic and music memory will be held on March 27. Girls championship basketball games will be played Friday afternoon and the track and field meet on Saturday.
Sentiment Grows for One-Teacher School Consolidation
In Jack County discussions favor consolidating the home one teacher school with Eliasville and the Oakland one teacher school with Bryson. Proposals merit serious consideration and approval by the people involved, noting communities may retain one-teacher schools only as long as necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliasville
Oakland
Bryson Independent
Jack County
Public schools tribute to Miss Dawson in Young County
The statement honors Miss Dawson for her service as office assistant to the county superintendent. It notes her wholesome interest in public education, energy, efficiency, and friendly manner that earned the respect of teachers. Miss Hattie Martin of Murray will replace her when Martin’s school closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Young County
Hattie Martin
Murray
Grand Jury Returns Eleven True Bills
The 30th district grand jury, after six days of session, reports 11 true bills of indictment all felonies. They commend courthouse conditions and urge new revolving chairs for jurors, request additional mattresses for the jail, and thank the court and officers as they seek discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
30Th District Court
H. R. Wilson
Hays
Same
Kidnapping near Newcastle ends with suspect captured
A Newcastle girl kidnapped on her way home from school Tuesday was found unharmed with the kidnapper in the rocks near Newcastle after a night search. Authorities say the man is a suspected dope addict with an unbalanced mind and the prisoner was removed from the county amid tense local feeling.
Two Elders Berry Suffer Ills After Calf Incident
Mrs. F M Berry went to Hood County to assist a sister who died after a hip injury. She later fell ill and was treated in Fort Worth. While away, Mr Berry, advanced in years, was knocked down by a calf and bruised. They are respected citizens of the Banger community and hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Berry
Hood County
Warden
Berry
Fort Worth
Banger
Presbyterian C E Society Debates Gum Flavor Claim
The monthly Presbyterian Intermediate C E Society social meeting met March 20 at the Brazos river. Entertaining games were played and four Endeavorers debated the topic chewing gum flavor lasting overnight with the negative winning. Eskimo pies and Nabisco wafers were served. The group ended with a shout praising the social committee, naming Eugene Rose Amra Mary Louise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Intermediate C. E. Society
Brazos River
Eugene
Rose Amra
Mary
Louise
Reed Seeks Re election For City Commissioner
E C Reed present city commissioner announces candidacy for re election at the municipal election to be held on Tuesday April 7 at city hall. He says two years in office improved ties to city needs and his record shows needed improvements and urges voters to elect officials on capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Reed
Reed
Local social notes and visits across several towns
A weekend roundup lists visiting relatives and residents traveling to Cleburne Graham Fort Worth and other nearby towns. Notables include Edna Easterling’s pneumonia recovery Frances Boyles visit from Graham and various family visits by Swaim Groves Casey Wortham Willis Kimmins Pratt Harling and others with brief mentions of illness and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. R. Gray
Megargel
J. W. Thomas
J. W. Jr
Cleburne
Edna Easterling
Graham Hospital
Lillie Swaim
Boyd
Billie Bob Swaim
Fort Worth
Y. Swaim
Ruth Groves
Frances Boyles
Graham
Fay Blackwell
Jack
R. N. Lewis
Olney
W.S. Pentecost
H. Taylor
Frederick
Oklahoma
W. W. Cope
Odys
Newcastle
C. C. Cope
Bllie Bryan
Jacksboro
Coleman Powell
Mary
Sally Joe Casey
Graham High School
A. C. Casey
A. F. Wortham
Archer City
W. F. Caldwell
Clarence Willis
R. F. Willis
Fred Kimmins
Loving
W. H. Pratt
P. B. Harling
Floyd Everett
Woodson
E. A. Wortham
Mineral Wells
Pearl Biggers
Lella Ruth
Myrtle Spearman
Jean School
Jermyn
Red Top Notes Weather and Local Happenings
Rain sought as residents hope for showers while grasshoppers appear early this year. Mrs. Sanford Tiffin hospital bound for several days. Red Top speeds road work with grading via road slip. First ball game of the season ends 8 to 0 with a new pitcher smilingly victorious. Mr. Elliott celebrates a new oil derrick on his property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Top
Grasshoppers
Sanford Tiffin
Red Top Boys
Jean
Elliott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Donce Brothers Motor Cars
Texas Motor Co
Graham, Texas
C. H. Creighton
Nancy E. McChesney
R. J. Johnson
J. P. Lipscomb
Defendant Coal Co
Young County Motor Co
State of Texas
Ernest Johnson
Adams Bros. & Prince
Seaboard Oil & Gas Co
Employes Lumber Co
C. R. Wilmoth
W. H. Logan
B. D. Oil Co
Newcastle Ind
G.S. Terrell
J. H. Holden
Mary L. Herron
John W. Hughes
R. M. Pierson
Pomona Mutual Co
Lou Lee Zinn
W. W. Farmer
Albert Kay
J. R. Ramsey
Orrell Reynolds
Wesley Cribbs
Emerson
H. H. Avants
Dan Cupid
Dan
Betty Dawson
Spencer H. Mayes
C. E. Social
FE. C. Reed
Ist
Plum Sts
Thornton Place
South Bend
Ervin W. Hawley
Shack
Va. St
Graham Insurance Agency
Thor Electric
New
J. C. Rentz
Kansas
White Water
Wisconsin
W. C. Groner
Texas
Southwest
Hinson-Hockaday Grain Company
B. F. Champion
3Rd St
E. Second St
City
W. L. Kizer
Edward Lisle
Kizer
West Side Square
Mammoth Jack
Old Chambers’ Place
W. M. Dippel
Marshall,king & Hinson
Graham National Bank
City Drug Store
J.B. Friedel
Graham Top & Paint
Litfe D. G. Vick
Kentucky
Richard di
Mount
Natio Theatre
I. A. Wylie
Paul Sloa
Pauline Starke
Wallace William Collier, Jr
Adams
Victor Flemingmount
National Theatre
Mr. L. J. Grissom
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