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Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1922

Page

4

Pipeline runs show gain in Texas fields for the week

Oil district reports a weekly gain of about 5 500 barrels per day raising the district average to 134 375 barrels. Stephens County recovers with Mid Kansas Tullous Texas Company and Cato wells boosting runs over 3 500 barrels. Electra Eastland Pioneer gain about 1 000 and 500 barrels respectively, while Burkburnett falls 500 barrels.

Texas Stephens County Mid-Kansas Tullous Texas Company Cato Wells Electra Eastland Pioneer Burkburnett Iit Ik Ceet Ee Young County Leinedetccs AM Ecsitcrescicas Ieee Asda Ta

County roads urged to form a connected system

The speaker argues for a definite county road program instead of patchwork repairs. He condemns thirty years of weak results and urges one good road in each direction, with action by the Commissioners and Business League to develop a solid plan. Citizens should prepare to cooperate when a plan is presented.

Business League Committee Business League Committee Are Working On A Plan. As A Good Citizen, Mr. Reader

Notice by Publication of Final Account in Young County

Final account filed by Mrs. Louisa Barron guardian of John Barron minor seeks discharge. Sheriff notified to publish for twenty days in Young County newspaper and objections due by July Term 1922 in Graham with court review on July 3 1922 at the county courthouse. Dr Eargle moves practice in Graham. mimeograph paper at The Leader.

Young County Louisa Barron John Barron Young Graham W. H. Kennedy L.S Texas John W. Saye John Casey

School Board Adopts Teacher Regulations in 1922

The Baylor County Banner reports Seymour School Board requires re-applicants for two teacher positions to have a clean cooperation record with the board and senior teachers. New and existing teachers must hold First Grade Certificates, two years of college work, and at least one year of teaching. Substitutes must be arranged by the supervising official, with equal pay. All teachers must dine on school grounds and perform yard duties.

Seymour Baylor County Banner

Mrs George F Parsons Dies In Texas Home

A brother obituary recalls Susie Parsons wife of George F Parsons born December 23 1860 in Arkansas. She moved to Stephens County in 1877 and lived four miles from Eliasville. Survived by husband two sons and three daughters four children, brothers William Lawrence and J B Lawrence, sister Mrs St Clair, and many relatives. She joined the Baptist church in 1909 and endured three strokes. Buried beside her young daughter. prayerful tribute ends with a poem by a brother.

Susie Parsons George F. Parsons Arkansas Texas Robert Ellis Stephens County Eliasville Truman Josie Gee Don William Lawrence Lipan J. B. Lawrence Bunger Mrs. St. Clair Baptist Church Peach Creek Young Stephens

Buckner Orphans Ham and Eggs Drive Planned

During the State Convention the Young County Baptists collected over two hundred chickens for Buckner Orphans Home. Aiming to provide one breakfast of ham and eggs for the children, organizers request ham and eggs by June 4 1922 with funds for express to Dallas Boers, reporting totals to SEEE THOMAS, Newcastle.

Young County Baptists Baptists Young County Dallas

Probate Notice In Re Estate Of C M Proffitt Decd

To the Sheriff or Constable in Young County Texas publish in a general newspaper for ten days the notice that Addie M Proffitt has filed for probate of Will and Letters Testamentary in the estate of C M Proffitt deceased to be heard at the July Term 1922 in Graham Texas with appearance and contest rights. Dated May 22 1922. Attest Clerk W H Kennedy Deputy Pearl Matthews.

Young County Young Texas State of Texas C. M. Proffitt D. Addie M .Proffitt Graham W. H. Kennedy Pearl Matthews

Grahams Ordinance Limits Curb Parking for Motor Trucks

The ordinance restricts curb parking for motor service trucks baggage and job wagons in Graham Texas to ten minutes. A permit from the City Marshal allows longer parking for heavy or unusual freight. Violators face a fine of five to twenty five dollars. The measure cites congestion and rescinds three readings requirement, taking effect after publication. May 19 1922. Mayor W. P. Stinson attests.

Graham Texas T. E. Wallace

Accuracy in newspaper making and the need for caution

A Childress Post reflection notes that perfect accuracy is impossible for newspapers. Publication balances truth with potential harm, as many reports rely on second-hand information and errors can occur. Editors justify occasional suppression to protect reputations and avoid unnecessary harm.

Childress Post

Important Election Dates for Primary Filings and Charters

Dates for party nominating filings and primary ballot procedures are listed. June 5 sets filing deadlines for candidates. June 12 assigns state certification and convention sites. June 17 and June 19 cover county and district filings and ballot order. June 26 requires ballot fees. July 10 and July 12 set subcommittee ballots and advance preparations. July 19 allows out-of-county voting by qualified voters.

United States

Sheriff's Office raids nab stills and theft suspects

Sheriff John W. Saye and deputies with Chas. Dodgin raided stills south of Graham recovering two stills and mash. In South Bend they found stolen oil well supplies and other items, three men arrested. Further raids in Cluskey City and South Bend yielded one arrest and a barrel of choc and a man jailed for sale bottled dioc. The force remains busy as bridge washouts hinder oil field access.

John W. Saye George Black John Casey United States Chas. Dodgin Graham Brazos South Bend Cluskey City

Shrine ceremonial in Wichita Falls draws Texas novices

R. L. Morrison A. A. Morrison W. E. Ballard Marion Burkett Claude Cochran Bruce Casburn and Morris Lively attended the Shrine ceremonial in Wichita Falls Tuesday evening The boys report a great office novices traversed some of the hottest sands ever experienced in Texas It is not learned if Graham furnished any novices.

R. L. Morrison A. A. Morrison W. E. Ballard Marion Burkett Claude Cochran Bruce Casburn Morris Lively Wichita Falls Texas Graham

Memorial Addresses by Local Officials at New Sunday

Mayor W P Stinson will deliver a memorial address on Sunday afternoon. Judge W H Farlane is slated to speak at Olney and Judge M D Brown at Loving. All speakers are prepared to carry uplifting messages to the public.

W.P. Stinson New W H. Farlane Olney M. D. Brown Loving

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State OF H. C. Eargle Decatur George F. Parson Seee Thomas Newcastle Pesete W. P. Stinson Sheriff's Office F. Wesley Gray Ford Fordson Lesage Motor CO Lincoln E. F. Riley Furniture Baggy
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