Ex Star Veterans to Challenge Graham High School Ball Team
Ex high school stars now at colleges challenge Graham High School to an exhibition baseball game on Saturday June 9 at three o clock. The visiting lineup features famed players and the local boys plan to defeat the ex stars and send them to Salt Creek after the game. Further details will be in later Leader issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham High
Texas
Tub” Graham
Stovall
Roger Bresnahan
Ball Park
Graham
Salt Creek
Massey's Enduring Influence on Gardening and Farming
Esteemed Prof Massey is remembered for shaping gardening and farming ethics through his letters and Massey’s Garden Book. His teaching that soil is a trust from the Lord endures, inspiring future gardeners to cultivate with care and responsibility. The Progressive Farmer remarks his lasting moral and practical impact.
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Prof. Massey
Massey
Dallas Visit By Dr. M. H. Chism This Weekend
Dr. M. H. Chism traveled to Dallas appearing Saturday through Monday. The visit included meetings with local officials and medical colleagues.
Birdsong Moves To West Side Square
Birdsong's Dry Goods relocates from Wick corner to the Johnson building on Graham's West Side. The Birdsongs, longtime Texas merchants, will remain in Graham after their Jacksboro store closed and consolidation kept them in this community. They invite friends to visit the new quarters.
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Birdsong
Wick
Johnson
Driver
Birdsongs
Texas
Graham
Jacksboro
Nicolett Resigns As City Engineer
City Engineer P. M. Nicolett sent his resignation to the city council at its last meeting after more than two years in the post. He departs to join the Texas Motor Company, effective June 1st. Lasater also resigns as manager of the Texas Motor Company, and Nicolett and Wilson will assume company management on June 1st. Both men are longtime local residents viewed as energetic young business leaders with strong ties to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Nicolett
Texas Motor Company
Lasater
Texas ‘Motor Company
Nicolett
Wilson
Texas Company
Pleasing school program delight in auditorium
A high school program given last Friday evening by the pupils of Mrs. Manry and Miss Kathrine Erwin pleased patrons. Each number showcased strong training in voice piano and expression across three departments. Patrons expressed sincere appreciation for the term and look forward to next season.
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Mrs. Manry
Kathrine Erwin
Woodmen Observe Decoration Day With Cemetery Graves Decorated
The W O W and Woodmen Circle held decoration day Sunday with a procession to the cemetery. They praised the high school band for music performed by the boys and admired twenty flower girls. The custom of decorating deceased members' graves each year was highlighted as a beautiful tradition in the community.
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Woodmen
Circle
Automobile Men Becoming Bankers
Henry Ford is not alone in threatening a banking entry as W. C. Durant signals plans for a New York City bank under a national charter. Durant, once organizer of General Motors, now promotes two car brands and accuses Wall Street of mistreatment while seeking subscriptions to fund a venture with stockholders limited to one share each.
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Henry Ford
W. C. Durant
New York City
Wall Street
Durant
Palo Pinto County launches large road program
Palo Pinto County will spend 1,526,407 to build 30.86 miles of lateral roads and 40.88 miles of State Highway No. 1 in five projects from the Parker county line to near Posideon. Funding comes from a bond issue with State and Federal aid. projects include 12 inch macadam base with bituminous topping and more than 117 bridges including a 242 foot reinforced concrete girder bridge near Strawn.
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Palo Pinto County
State Highway Commission
Parker County
Posideon
Strawn
April Report on Vital Statistics in Young County
At the State Medical Society meeting in Fort Worth a resolution to boost Vital Statistics was adopted. The Bureau of Vital Statistics under Dr. Sory will provide monthly birth reports by county. Young County listed 16 births in April from doctors in Graham Eliasville and South Bend, with indications some births may be unreported.
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State Medical Society
Fort Worth
W. H. Beazley
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Wm. Sory
Young County
R. A. Duncan
Graham
Chas. B. Gant
Wm. ©. Padgett
L. W.rice
G. 2. Spencer
D. E. Winstead
F. F. Edwards
Eliasville
L. E. Wiggins
South Bend
Miss Mary Helton Dies in Dallas Operation
Miss Mary Helton daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Helton of California Creek died Monday afternoon after being taken to St Paul Sanitarium Dallas for an operation. The remains were shipped home Tuesday and laid to rest in True Cemetery Wednesday. She was raised near Newcastle and mourned by many here as the family receives sympathy from relatives and friends.
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Mary Helton
J. M. Helton
California Creek
St. Paul Sanitarium
Dallas
Miss Helton
Newcastle
Card of Thanks from Graham family for Mrs. Bama Ramsey
A Graham family expresses gratitude for the kindness shown during illness and after the death of Mrs. Bama Ramsey. They thank the community, gray haired mothers, nurse Mrs. Tyles, brother Paden, the choir, and those who sent flowers, for support and prayers guiding their grieving period.
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Graham
Bama Ramsey
Brother Paden
Light Showers Reported in Young County Amid Sparse Rain
Reports from Young County indicate light showers and a fair rain in the north, with overall rainfall below crop needs. Farmers fear too much rain could hurt grain, but reapers are expected to begin soon as wheat yields are projected around eight to fifteen bushels per acre.
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Young County
Mrs H E Collins Recovers At Home After Illness
Mrs H E Collins was sick for several days but is able to be at her place again. She expected to resume normal duties soon and is resting at home under care of her physician.
Fourteen Thousand Die In U.S. Car Accidents In 1922
A 1922 tally shows fourteen thousand lives lost in automobile crashes across the United States. Authorities note rising motor travel and improving reporting as factors in the grim total.
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United States
Ramsey Family Thanks Doctor for His Faithful Service
The Ramsey family expresses gratitude to Doctor McCloud for his kindness and faithful care at the end of a loved one’s life. They acknowledge his comfort and goodwill, and send blessings to all who showed support in this difficult hour.
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Doctor McCloud
G. H. Ramsey
Orelean Ramsey
Herbert Ramsey
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