Ex High School Stars Challenge Graham for Exhibition Game
The Graham high school baseball team receives a challenge from ex high school stars now in college commitments. The June ninth exhibition at Graham promises a showcase with famed players like Mathewson and Ruth, though local lineup is still forming. The Leader reports the visitors expect victory, and details will follow in later issues.
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Focal
Graham High
Texas
Tub” Graham
Stovall
Roger Bresnahan
Graham
Christy Mathewson
Rieht
W. W. Price
E. Penix
Ball Park
Salt Creek
Massey Remembered For Lasting Garden And Farm Influence
Astronomers note distant stars linger after extinguishing light and a poet says a great man’s light remains. The Progressive Farmer honors Prof Massey whose letters and Massey’s Garden Book shaped gardening and farming ethics inspiring future generations. Though dead, yet he speaketh.
Dr M H Chism Visits Dallas Over Weekend
Dr M H Chism traveled to Dallas staying from Saturday through Monday. He met with local colleagues and discussed ongoing medical research projects during the visit.
Birdsong Family Opens New Store on West Side Square
Birdsong Dry Goods moves from Wick corner to the Johnson building on Graham's West side of the square. The Birdsongs, longtime Texas merchants, will remain in Graham after consolidating Jacksboro operations. They invite friends to visit in the new quarters.
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Birdsong
Wick
Johnson
Driver
Birdsongs
Texas
Graham
Jacksboro
Nicolett resigns as city engineer to join Texas Motor Company
City Engineer P. M. Nicolett tendered his resignation at the last council meeting after serving over two years. He will join the Texas Motor Company and, with Mr. Wilson, assume company management on June 1. Mr. Lasater also resigns as manager of the Texas Motor Company.
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P. M. Nicolett
Texas Motor Company
Lasater
Nicolett
Wilson
Texas Company
Messrs. Nicolett
Patrons Praise School Concert By Mrs Manry and Miss Erwin
The high school auditorium hosted a program by pupils of Mrs Manry and Miss Kathrine Erwin. Each number showcased voice piano and expression with refined training. Patrons expressed appreciation and hope for next season.
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Manry
Kathrine Erwin
Woodmen Observe Decoration Day With Cemetery Service
The W O W and Woodmen Circle held decoration ceremonies Sunday afternoon. Groups met in the hall then marched to the cemetery to honor deceased members. The high school band provided music and the boys contributed fine performances. About twenty flower girls carried flowers, and the event was described as a beautiful annual custom.
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Woodemen
Woodmen
Automobile Men Becoming Bankers
Henry Ford is not alone in threatening the banking field a prospectus from W C Durant outlines plans for a New York City bank under a national charter Durant organizer of General Motors ran afoul of Wall Street bankers and now promotes a bank with each stockholder limited to one share except officials Durant seeks subscriptions and expects strong backing as the public follows a successful leader
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Henry Ford
W.C. Durant
New York City
Wall Street
Durant
Palo Pinto County unveils major road building program
Palo Pinto County plans a $1,526,407 road program to build 30.86 miles of lateral roads and 40.88 miles on State Highway No 1 funded by a bond issue with State and Federal aid. Project work includes a 12 inch macadam base with bituminous topping and construction of more than 117 bridges and drainage structures including a 242 foot reinforced concrete girder bridge near Strawn.
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Palo Pinto County
State Highway Commission
Parker County
Posideon
Strawn
Vital Statistics April Births Report For Young County
At the State Medical Society meeting in Fort Worth a resolution supported vital statistics and registration. The Bureau of Vital Statistics will mail each county a monthly birth report. Young County logged 16 births in April from several Graham area doctors. some births may be unreported as physicians were slow in filing.
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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. QC. Padgett
L.w.rice
Gratans
G. ‘St. Spencer
D. E. Winstead
F. F. Edwards
Eliasville
L. E. Wiggins
South Bend
Miss Mary Helton Dies After Dallas Operation
Miss Mary Helton daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Helton of California Creek died Monday afternoon after an operation at St Paul Sanitarium Dallas She was laid to rest in True Cemetery Newcastle friends extend sympathy to her parents brothers sisters and relatives
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Mary Helton
J. M. Helton
California Creek
St. Paul Sanitarium
Dallas
Miss Helton
Newcastle
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Bama Ramsey’s Death
The family of Mrs. Bama Ramsey of Graham expresses gratitude for the community's kindness during her illness and after her passing. They note six years of poor health, appreciation for prayers, nurse Mrs. Tyles, Brother Paden, the gray haired mothers, the choir, and flowers, and ask for continued blessings.
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Graham
Bama Ramsey
Brother Paden
Light Showers In Young County Forecast Favorable Wheat Harvest
Reports from Young County describe a recent gale with some damage but no severe storms. Rain has been light this week, with a fair shower in the north and limited rainfall elsewhere. Farmers expect an average wheat harvest, with yields ranging from eight to fifteen bushels per acre as reapers prepare to harvest soon.
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Young
Mrs H E Collins Rebounds After Illness
Mrs. H. E. Collins had been ill for several days but is now able to return to her home and resume daily activities.
Fourteen Thousand Die In U S Auto Accidents In 1922
A historical 1922 report notes fourteen thousand lives lost in automobile accidents across the United States, highlighting rising road dangers and public health concerns of the era.
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United States
Tragic Farewell from Ramsey Family Honors Doctor
The Ramsey family expresses gratitude to Doctor McCloud for his care in their final hour, praising his kindness and faithfulness. They acknowledge the comfort shown and hope others may reap the seeds of kindness in time, signing G. H. Ramsey Orelean Ramsey and Herbert Ramsey.
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Doctor McCloud
G. H. Ramsey
Orelean Ramsey
Herbert Ramsey
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