Sunday School League Ball Games Grow Interest
The Sunday School Baseball league opened with Baptists losing 7 to 6 to Methodists. Christians beat Presbyterians 14 to 3, then Presbyterians fell 12 to 7 to the Methodists. The league seeks funds via a hat collection for park repairs and equipment as parish support lags. Games shift to Thursdays. weekly synopses to be printed in The Leader. Standings show Methodists 2-0, Christians 1-1, Presbyterians 0-2, Baptists 1-0.
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Graham
PWL Pet
Sinisa
Young County Trustees Plan Graham Meeting May 19
The Young County Trustees Association schedules its Spring meeting in Graham on Saturday afternoon May 19 in the district court room or, if busy, the high school auditorium. A countywide attendance is hoped as trustees discuss education needs for state legislature input. Superintendent Avants notes two school visits this year and hints at future candidacy.
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Young County Trustees Association
Graham
Avants
Young County
Miss Monte Rose Bowron Named Lady Lorenzo for Texas Pageant
Miss Monte Rose Bowron of Loren zo, niece of F H Bowron, is chosen to represent Lorenzo in the West Texas Chamber of Commerce pageant to be held in San Angelo soon. She will be known as Lady Lorenzo in the pageant.
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Monte Rose Bowron
Lorenzo
F. H. Bowron
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
San Angelo
Lady Lorenzo
Cemetery 15 In Good Condition Urges More Funds
Mr. A. D. Stewart reports progress on Cemetery 15 work, noting funds secured so far but needing more to level new addition. An iron fence around five acres was installed, costing over 1000 dollars, with ditching and upkeep ongoing. Several workers have kept the grounds clean, funded by existing money, and plots in the new section will be sold to raise further funds.
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A. D. Stewart
Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Names Of Drivers For Big Auto Show At Graham
The Leader lists drivers for the auto show at Graham ball park Friday at 2 50 pm with makes including Cadillac Studebaker Buick Ford and Overland. The committee expects more entries and urges entrants to contact local dealers or Lions Club members. Following the show a stormy baseball game between Graham and Breckenridge Lions will entertain, with Dr Spencer's High School Band providing music.
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Ball Park
Alice Graham
Franklin
Valda Thomas
Cadillac
Martha Mae Morris
Studebaker
A. A. Porter
Buick
Loraine Barrett
Chandler
J. J. Gallaher
Apperson
Jack Caldwell
Jordan
Ben Paschall
Overland
Edith Moody
Oakland
R. S. LeSage
Lincoln
Julian Stepp
Willys Knight
Grace Stewart
Dodge
Blanche Bryant
Ford
Hattie Sue East
E. Crowson
Chevrolet
Katherin Morris
Edna Bowron
Catherine Craig
L. B. Scott
Loraine Millican
C. H. Smith
J. G. Dyer
Dorothy Vaughan
Walter Dearman
Brooks
H. J. Hubbard
Durant
Bert Mayes
Eva Kate Robertson
Ruby Andrews
W. R. Stafford
H. T. Smith
Ina Mae Price
Pace Golden
Emma Sue Spivey
Irby Rhodes
Graham
Lions’ Club
Breckenridge Lions
Spencer
Graham Ball Park
West Graham
Return of Pearl Steen and Miss Kate Fields from Griffin Hospital
Pearl Steen and Miss Kate Fields have returned home after several days in Griffin hospital. Miss Fields underwent an operation and Mr Steen suffered a severe nail infection.
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Pearl Steen
Miss Kate Fields
Griffin Hospital
Miss Fields
Mr. Steen
Free Barbecue on Eichelberger Ranch near Jean
Committee members say preparations are complete for a free barbecue at the Eichelberger ranch near Jean on May 16, the largest event since the celebrations began seven years ago. The site recalls a historic Indian fight where whites prevailed. five lees and provisions including bread, pickles, coffee and ice water are donated. All are invited to bring a basket and enjoy a day of entertainment and safety.
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Eichelberger Ranch
Jean
Eveybody
Barretts and companions return from Austin trip
Mrs. A. T. Barrett Neal Barrett Bud Price and Curtis Dickenson returned Tuesday night from a car trip to Austin and had a delightful time Curtis Dickenson won first place in the 220 yard dash at the State athletic meet in Austin last Saturday.
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A. T. Barrett
Neal Barrett
Bud Price
Curtis Dickenson
Austin
Curtis
Curtis Dickenson wins 220 yard dash at state meet
Curtis Dickenson of Graham high school won the 220 yard dash at the State Interscholastic Athletic meet in Austin last week. He clocked under 23 seconds, matching top records, though a misstep kept him from the 100 yard dash. Superintendent Avants praised his natural athletic gifts and progress since the Iowa Park district meet.
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Curtis Dickenson
Graham High School
Austin
Avants
Iowa Park
Curtis
Star Printing Co. proprietor T. E. Bailey falls ill suddenly
T. E. Bailey, proprietor of the Star Printing Company, was taken ill very suddenly today. He is married to a local hospital and is resting very well as we go to press.
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T. E. Bailey
The
Star Printing Company
Emily Padgett Weekend Visit Sparks Wichita Falls Stop
Miss Emily Padgett visited Wichita Falls last weekend, with local residents noting her brief stay and engagement with community events. The report highlights her presence and interest in regional activities during the visit.
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Emily Padgett
Wichita Falls
Clean-Up Week in Graham Proclaimed by Mayor Stinson
The city of Graham declares a week of cleanup with wagons to haul rubbish and a ban on unburned debris. Residents urged to place trash in alleys to prevent flies and mosquitoes, with emphasis on cooperative effort by individuals, civic league, and chamber of commerce to keep Graham beautiful and disease free.
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Stinson
Graham
Civic League
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Shawnee Park
Court Yard
Liberty Park
Pump Station
Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Meeting and Banquet
The annual chamber meeting was held in the Methodist church basement with nearly 200 at the banquet. Frank Broxson served, civic league and Graham Fire Department guests attended, and plans included library, hospital and public square projects. Directors for the new year were elected, and a partial year report praised the chamber despite tough finances. The group recalled its rapid response after Gooseneck bridge flooding, raising 3000 dollars to support a temporary bridge.
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Chamber of Commerce
Frank Broxson
Capitol Cafe
Civic League
Graham Fire Department
S. E. Miller
Mineral Wells Index
J. S. Criswell
P. K. Deats
M. K. Graham
A. W. Kay
A. A. Morrison
E. C. Reed
Graham Stewart
S. B. Street
R. W. Tidwell
Ttwo
Gooseneck
Commissioners Court
Graham Ice Plant Doubles Capacity For Summer Demand
The Graham Mill and Elevator Company ice department nearly doubles its capacity to 60 tons daily with three 26 ton Frick machines and 11 purification steps. The facility stores about 150 tons and counts ice as it leaves the storage room. Chief Engineer George Collins offers tours, noting 30 employees run the plant in summer and the ice is exceptionally pure.
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Graham Mill and Elevator Company
Frick
Graham
George Collins
Texas
Collins
Allen family moves to Grand Saline
J. W. Allen and family left Graham last week for Grand Saline where they will reside. Allen has been manager of the Western Union here for several years and friends regret losing him as a citizen. He is no longer with the Western Union and has engaged in other work.
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J. W. Allen
Grand Saline
Allen
Western Union
Graham
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