Chamber of Commerce distributes gilts to farmer boys
The Graham Chamber of Commerce awarded twenty five pure bred Duroc Jersey gilts to as many agricultural club boys in a small ceremony. County Agent W. C. Hale bought the gifts in Oklahoma. a car arrival disrupted plans, but all boys received their animals and signed papers.
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Chamber of Commerce
Agricultural Club
Graham Chamber of Commerce
T. T. George
Graham Stewart
W. C. Hale
W. F. Parsley
S. R. Dozier
Denton Reed
Hoyle Fitzgerald
Fred Whitely
Bruce Cornelius
Jim Mobley
Charlie Wright
Ludwell Dixon
Tyra Lee Hamilton
Leon Schlittler
Dane Rutherford
Forest Lee Thigpen
Sanford Guinn
Lewis McGee
Leon Shehan
George
Graham and Red Top face off at Fair Park Saturday
Graham and Flint Creek schedule a Friday game and Graham against Red Top at Fair Park Saturday afternoon at 3 p m. Admission is free with comfortable grandstand seating. Flint Creek residents plan a full day with dinner at noon, a 3 p m game, and an evening play.
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Graham
Flint Creek
Red Top
Fair Park
Church committee eyes summer union meeting at First Methodist
A church committee will meet at First Methodist Church Sunday at 2 30 PM to plan a union meeting during the summer of 1927. They stress starting at least a year in advance to attract great evangelists and hope to secure Rev Will Hogg of Memphis Tennessee for the event.
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First Methodist
Will Hogg
Memphis
Tennessee
Woman Is Injured When Rock Reservoir Fails
Mrs. A E Oatman suffered painful injuries last week when a rock reservoir built by her husband near his well for irrigation gave way. He escaped injury before rocks fell. the tank was full of water.
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A. E. Oatman
Mr. Oatman
Financial Condition of Young County Banks
Young County shows a strong financial standing with five national and four state banks, total capital 416000, deposits over 3.5 million and loans under 2 million. With 20000 residents the per capita money is 175 dollars, and most banks paid a 10 percent dividend last year. These long established banks, run by cautious businessmen, offer a safe place for uninvested capital.
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Young County
Prominent Masons Plan May Educational Program
Graham and Young County Masons invite members to a May 17 Graham Lodge educational program. District Deputy C B Hockaday and Worshipful Master H L Thornton coordinate with state representatives for what could be a premier event. Wilbur Keith of Dallas and other distinguished Masons are expected.
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Graham
Young County
Graham Lodge
C. B. Hockaday
H. L. Thornton
Masonic Fraternity
Wilbur Keith
Dallas
Annual Meeting at Median Chapel Sunday
The Primitive Baptists hold their annual May meeting at Median Chapel this week with Elder J. H. Fisher expecting a large gathering if weather permits. Preachers from across the state are expected and a Median Chapel dinner is planned at noon Sunday. Aunt Betty Median, now ninety, remains active in church affairs.
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The
Primitive Baptists
Median Chapel
J. H. Fisher
Median
Brother Fisher
Betty Median
Farm Bureau Meeting Call Issued for Young County
All Farm Bureau members in Young County are urged to attend at the Graham courthouse on May 15. The meeting is described as one of the year’s most important Saturday sessions requiring every member’s presence.
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Farm Bureau
Young County
Graham Pree
Little Wynel Wheat Breaks Arm While Playing
Wynel Wheat, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wheat, suffered a broken arm in a Saturday accident while her uncle held her by the wrist during play. She is progressing well and expected to recover soon.
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Wynel Wheat
Roy Wheat
Burkett Couple Moves to Amarillo Home
Mr and Mrs F M Burkett left Monday for Amarillo to make their home for a time. Graham regrets losing these good people but their children in Amarillo explain the move.
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F. M. Burkett
Amarillo
Graham
Mrs S E King and Sister Visit Kin in Texas
Mrs S E King who has lived in California for several years and her Fort Worth sister Mrs Etheridge visited Mr and Mrs B W King. They traveled to Erath County on Sunday afternoon and spent time with relatives.
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S. E. King
California
Etheridge
Fort Worth
B. W. King
Erath County
Mrs Jameson Expected Home From Fort Worth Eye Treatment
Mrs H O Jameson is expected to return today after several days in Fort Worth where she had an eye treated.
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H. O. Jameson
Fort Worth
Mr J M Hubbard Visits Graham From New Castle Register
Mr J M Hubbard of the New Castle Register toured Graham on a business visit Tuesday, meeting local officials and discussing reporting efforts and community news. He spoke with editors about coverage plans and future collaboration.
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J. M. Hubbard
The
Newcastle Register
Graham
Mother's Day Programs Planned by Graham Churches
On Sunday May 9, Graham churches will hold special services to honor mothers and celebrate the twelfth annual Mother's Day. The observance, established by Anna Jarvis, has grown nationwide with widespread civic and church participation and is marked by a red carnation for the living and a white for the dead.
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Graham Churches Plan
America
International
Anna
Texas
Pennsylvania
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Woodrow Wilson
Miss Jarvis
England
Graham
Weather signals broad spring rain and growing crops
A light shower of 0.31 inch on May 5 aided grain and vegetables after two weeks of sparse rain. Cloudy skies and good prospects for more rain follow, with a historically dry spring turning wetter. Yearly moisture totals reach 9.6 inches, with January 2.56, February none, March 0.49, April 3.24, plus the recent shower.
Uncle Pink Books Turns 85 in Young County Celebration
A Young County resident born in 1866 celebrated his 85th birthday last Saturday May 1. The lengthy life noted by local citizens includes a period of active years and longstanding community ties.
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Uncle Pink Books
Young County
Mise Johnson Wins Music Contest at Banter College
In the music contest at Banter College last week less than forty girls entered Mise Johnson of Graham won the event. Miss Johnson a daughter of Mr and Mrs G B Johnson exhibited exceptional musical ability.
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Banter College
Mise” Johnson
Graham
Miss Johnson
G. B. Johnson
Fisher Couple Heads to Median Chapel Services
Elder J. H. Fisher and Mrs. Fisher were seen in Graham yesterday en route to Median Chapel where Primitive Baptists will hold services.
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J. H. Fisher
Mrs. Fisher
Graham
Median Chapel
The
Primitive Baptists
Barnett Returns to Town After Brief Confinement
Mr. J. M. Barnett had a lame back and was confined to his room for a few days but managed to come to town yesterday.
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J. M. Barnett
Mitchell McLendon Improves After Illness
Mitchell McLendon, long ill with flu, continues to improve and hopes to be able to be out for many weeks.
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Mitchell McLendon
Rupert Buntin Becomes New Graham Leader Subscriber
Mr. Rupert Buntin of Eliasville is noted as a new subscriber to the Graham Leader, indicating an expansion of readership in the area.
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Rupert Buntin
Eliasville
Graham Leader
Rev Atticus Webb to Speak at Graham Methodist
Dallas minister Rev Atticus Webb will address First Methodist Church Graham Friday night May 7 at eight o clock. He will present a free moving picture show and discuss prohibition, promising startling information and stirring liquor question scenes in his talk titled The Unfinished Task.
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Atticus Webb
Dallas
First Methodist Church
Graham
Webb
Anti-Saloon League
Texas
Missionary Agee Begins Series at Lone Star Schoolhouse
Missionary E. M. Agee started a meeting at the Lone Star schoolhouse, with services planned nightly through the week. Neighboring communities are invited to attend as Agee preaches “Saturna Thy Missionm” and related events continue at Shearer and Sut night.
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E. M. Agee
Lone Star Schoolhouse
Bite
Shearer
Center Ridge Cemetery Work Day May 11
Residents urged to attend a cemetery upkeep day at Center Ridge Cemetery next Tuesday May 11 with proper tools. Spring rains have caused heavy weed growth and significant cleaning effort is needed to restore the grounds.
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Center Ridge Cemetery
Friendly note from Newcastle reader aged 83
Mrs. N. E. Clifton writes from Newcastle praising the Leader after years of reading and expresses she wants it as long as she lives. The Leader values such lasting friendship.
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N. E. Clifton
Newcastle
Leader
Clifton
Cain Cousin Reunion Highlights West Texas Visit
Mr. T. D. Cain of West Texas visits his cousin Luther Cain this week. The meeting ends a twenty year separation as the relatives reconnect.
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T. D. Cain
West Texas
Luther Cain
Luther
Graham Girls Win Piano Scholarships
Miss Lillie Mae Calvin and pupils Lois Johnson Ina Mae Bullock and Lucille Norman returned last Thursday from Belton Fort Worth and Dallas where they entered musical contests. Johnson won second at Belton first at Fort Worth and Dallas and a Cincinnati Conservatory of Music summer scholarship. Bullock won second at Fort Worth and a Dallas John Music School scholarship. The Graham Music Club shows there are talented musicians among Graham women and young ladies. The three are junior members of the Graham Music Club.
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Lillie Mae Calvin
Lois Johnson
Ina Mae Bullock
Lucille Norman
Belton
Fort Worth
Dallas
Miss Johnson
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Miss Bullock
John Music School
Graham Girls
Graham Music Club
May Day Program Declared a Success by Parrish Kindergarten
An ideal May Day celebration by the Parrish Kindergarten last Tuesday showcased a well prepared program under Mrs. Parrish. Children from babies to seven years performed in crowds with balloons stick horses and more. Names include Queen Polly Nell Slaughter King Burton Kirtley Wallace Jones Doris Corbin Billy Norman and many others in roles such as Crowning of the Queen May Basket and Attendants.
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Parrish
Ah-Son
Doris Corbin
Lillian Bullock
Wallace Jones
May Basket
Bobbie Morrison
Malcolm Stewart
Patricia Forbes
Donald Jones
Owen Fauntleroy
Mary Ranspot
Lenor Smith
Mary Maria Morrison
Mary Jean Mabry
Billy Ruth
Peggy Nehls
Billy Norman
LeVeaux Parrish
Jean Ella Slaughter
Wynel Wheat
Bruce Johnston
Dickie Johnston
Edward Stewart
Burton Kirtley
Polly Nell Slaughter
Blue Bonnet Club Notes Themed Party At Eliasville
Mrs. Julia Clayton entertained Blue Bonnet Club members of Eliasville with a theme party at the National Monday afternoon. After the party refreshments were served at the drugstore with attendees including Hattie, Jim, E. Smith, H. T. Carpenter, Clif A. Clayton, John Hill, R. C. Hammock, and Herschel Eddleman.
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Julia Clayton
Blue Bonnet Club
Eliasville
Vomsey Drugstore
Bullock School Closes Friday May Eighth
The Bullock School District ends its term Friday night May seventh with an outdoor program. Patrons praise the year and congratulate teacher Miss Edna Clemens, and all are invited to attend.
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Bullock
Edna Clemens
Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples
Floyd McCarson with Miss Gladys Williams Roy Cunningham with Miss Madeline Farrabee with Miss Allagra Sirions.
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Floyd McCarson
Gladys Williams
Roy Cunningham
Madel Ince
Gordon Farrabee
Allagra Siraons
Stewart Well No 2 Starts Producing In Young County Oil Field
Howard Petroleum Company reports Stewart No 2 near Stewart No 1 delivering about 90 barrels. The district shows multiple new wells from 550 to 4400 feet as several companies drill in Markley and Prideaux pools with many more planned.
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Markley
Howard Petroleum Company
Graham Stewart
Duffield-Howard-Berlin Company
Young County
Stewart
Stewart Pool
Suggett, McElreath
Phillips Petroleum
Snyder Land
Wilson Survey
Prideaux Pool
Long and Associates
A. L. Lowrie
Stewart Land
Ilseng Production Company
Rogers & Penn
Prideaux
Bridwell & Mayfield
Allen Williams
J. R. Sloan
J. W. Jones
R. J. Calvin
Old Settlers Reunion Set for Newcastle in May
A three day Old Settlers Reunion will be held in Newcastle on May 14 15 and 18. Residents from Graham and eastern county will discuss early Indian battles and pay tribute to veterans. Candidate Lynch Davidson plans to attend on Saturday May 15 with hopes for other speakers and guests.
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Newcastle
Graham
Lynch Davidson
Am I Intruding Comedy by Epworth League Tonight
The Ep worth League presents Am I Intruding a three act comedy in the high school auditorium tonight. The show begins at eight o clock and promises to please with light humor and a wholesome performance by local youths.
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Epworth League
Death of Mr. J. B. Robertson Ends After Pneumonia
The death of J. B. Robertson is reported after several days illness with pneumonia. Relatives from California and other places arrived in the past few days as recovery hopes faded. More on this good man will follow in the next issue.
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J. B. Robertson
California
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