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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1924
Page
5
The district reports most schools will close this week while six remain in session. Murray district plans a June 7 vote on raising the tax rate from 75 to 100 cents to secure state aid. Murray is described as having one of the county’s best rural schools.
The True and Hardy districts will vote on June 7 to consolidate for a rural high school. If approved, the merged district promises one of the county's best rural schools.
The eight week term will be held in the East Ward Graham building with regular courses and the school board to grant usual credits. Pupils planning for next year can use the summer to earn credits. The school opened May 19 as discussions of tax increases to seventy five cents to secure State Aid continue and elections must occur before June ends. Several schools face significant challenges.
The State has been liberal with our schools and the least we can do is to show gratitude by meeting this requirement. The year ends with unusual success, few school annoyances, and most teachers re-elected. Cooperation across the line promises continued improvement for years to come. Public educational work is a shared effort requiring untiring support from all of us.
A 1924 letter from Rev Joe R Mayes commends Rev Sam Malone to Young County readers praising his character and work. Mayes notes Malone is an A B graduate from Simmons College and earns a Th M from a seminary this month. Malone’s wife Mrs Malone is described as a valued helper for the mission field.
The State of Texas issues a citation by publication to Keating Implement and Machine Company C A H Keating and L P Kidd in Young County district court Graham Texas to appear August 4 1924 in case No 7355 B brought by A A Donnell and W T Donnell alleging seizure of the Union Gin and Oil Company property in Eliasville and damages of 1000 dollars with prayer for restitution and costs. The notice requires publication weekly for four weeks prior to the return day and is signed by Willy Riggs Clerk with deputy Gladys Barnett.
The partnership between W F Caldwell and Fred Moellendick known as the Moellendick Drilling Co has been dissolved by mutual agreement Moellendick withdraws and Caldwell continues the business as Caldwell Drilling Co All outstanding debts and future obligations will be paid by Caldwell Drilling Co and all accounts due the old firm are to be paid to him.
Pola Negri stars as Claire in the Paramount film Shadows of Paris at the National Theatre next Monday and Tuesday. Adolphe Menjou Charles de Roche and Huntley Gordon support, with Brenon directing. The role echoes Negri's famous Kiki character, a landslide emotional showcase praised by all.
The annual convention of the YWCA in the United States announces a $700,000 gift from Henry Ford to support research on the best methods for YWCA work in rural districts. The grant aims to improve outreach and services in countryside communities.
A brief note highlights that kindness cycles between giver and recipient, with joy arising for both as acts of goodwill ripple through their lives. The piece stresses mutual benefit and shared happiness from simple generous deeds.
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