Ku Klux speaker addresses men on K K A principles
Dr G C Minor representing the Ku Klux Klan lectured about the orders aims to about a hundred men in the court house. He portrayed the group as patriotic and law abiding, stressing white supremacy and the protection of women and home along with flag and Bible displays. Several attendees showed interest and were given application blanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Minor
Knights of the
Ku Klux Klan
Court House
Dr. Minor
Minor
Department of Justice
Klan
Washington
United States
Hockaday Attends Purina Farm Animal Care Course
Mr. Donald Hockaday of Hin son Hockaday Company attended a Purina Mills summer course in Fort Worth on livestock care. The session highlighted Young County livestock sales, noting over 300000 dollars yearly in poultry and dairy and 1920 records of over 1 million in cattle and nearly 100000 in hogs. The course aims to boost profits through proper feeding and stock care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Hockaday
Hinson-Hockaday Company
Purina Mills
Fort Worth
Hockaday
Young County
Harness Races Set for Wichita Falls May 30 31
The Texas- Oklahoma Fair Association schedules two days of harness racing in Wichita Falls with May 30 and 31 slated. Over fifty horses are at the track and all pacing and trotting cards are filled. Officials predict the events will be the best ever held in northwest Texas and southern Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
R. E. Shepherd
Texas- Oklahoma Fair Association
W. F. Weeks
Speed
The
Fair Association
Texas
Oklahoma
Good Rain Falls In Young County
Weather observer C W Johnson records one and one half inches of rain last Sunday night, the area had suffered moisture shortage but the recent shower improves prospects for a fair grain crop. The ground holds abundant moisture though unsettled conditions persist and grasshoppers threaten crops unless farmers apply poison promptly.
Eastern Star school of instruction successful here this week
More than twenty local chapters attended the Eastern Star school of instruction in Graham this Tuesday and Wednesday. The Graham Chapter hosted with help from Olney, Newcastle, Eliasville, Jean and Loving chapters. Mrs Norton B. Wellborn and Mrs Mary C. Jones led the event with others. Fifty nine applicants passed the examination conducted by Mrs Effie L. Houghton. Certificates were awarded to Graham Chapter members and out lay attendees from multiple towns including Graham, Jean, Loving, Eliasville, Justin, Newcastle, Mineral Wells, Memphis and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star School of Instruction
Graham
Olney
Newcastle
Eliasville
Jean
Loving
Norton B. Wellborn
Somervell
Mary C. Jones
Lillian C. Widmayer
Flora A. Penix
Shawnee Park
Effie L. Houghton
Grand
Mesdames Bess S. Atcheson
Abilene Nicolett
Henrietta Bailey
Ruby Kuhn
Emma Dyer
Isabel McCrum
Mary C. Applegate
Florence Sanford
Justin
Mineral Wells
Memphis
Colorado
Strawn
Woodson
Archer City
Breckenridge
Jacksboro
Thurber
Throckmorton
Valley Mills
Cadoo
Clarendon
Llano
Norristown
Pennsylvania
Retail Merchants Banquet Tonight at Roselyn Cafe
The Retail Merchants Association hosts its regular monthly banquet at the Roselyn Cafe at 8:00. An orchestra provides music while the program includes talks on the Oil Situation in Young County the Crop Outlook in Young County and a piece on The Graham of 1926. Secretary McFarlane urges full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants Association
Roselyn
Young County
W. P. Stinson
R. W. McFarlane
Graham
M. D. Brown
McFarlane
Ladies Guild Meeting At Mrs Matthews Home
The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal Church will meet with Mrs Edgar Matthews on June 5 at five o'clock. All members are requested to attend the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Guild of the Episcopal Church
Edgar Matthews
Street Family Departs for Galveston
Mr. H. B. Street and his family left yesterday for Galveston to spend several days away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Street
Galveston
Baptists Maintain Light Lead Over Heavy Methodists
Sunday School Baseball League action draws crowds in Graham with Baptists and Methodists leading the standings. A close game saw the Christians edge the Methodists 3 to 2 after a Methodist runner advanced on an umpire conference. Standings show Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, and Christians with varying records as fans enjoy the wholesome entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Baptists
Methodists
Conner
War Department outlines don’ts for World War I veterans
The War Department issues guidance after the bonus bill, detailing how to apply, limits on compensation days, and how endowment insurance values are calculated. It explains payment rules, cash minimums, age-based multipliers for insurance, and loan provisions up to 90 percent after two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Memorial Services Planned by I O O F Graham Lodge
The I O O F of Graham will hold memorial services Sunday June 1. Deceased members' graves in Oak Grove will be decorated. Other I O O F lodges in the county are invited to join Graham in Memorial Sunday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Order In
Oak Grove
Graham Lodge
Mrs. L Z Timmons Visit Highlights Throckmorton Chapter
Mrs. L Z Timmons of Throckmort on is among the Eastern Star visitors this week, sharing in the fraternal gathering and activities.
Graham Public Library Opens in New Building
The Graham Library Board and Aldermen approve rules for free access to residents, guarantor for non taxpayers, out of town borrowing at $1 per year, and transient borrowing with a $2 deposit. Two books per person, seven day fiction, fourteen day non fiction, two cents per day late fee. New books include Book of Knowledge and twenty two other titles. opening Monday June 2, 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Public
J. E. Dowdle
Library Board
Groiter Publishing Co
Memorial Service and Decoration Day Services Planned
Joint services of the American Legion and Confederate Veterans will be at the Methodist Church on Sunday June 1. The hour to start will be announced later. Bring flowers for delivery to the cemetery by Boy Scouts. About sixty Confederate graves and several American Legion graves are to be honored. Daughters of the Confederacy urge participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Methodist Church
Boy Scouts
Daughters of the Confederacy
State Receipts Show Deficiency
Texas officials report April receipts of 7,306,102 and disbursements of 7,546,913, a deficit of 240,811 due to heavy tax withdrawals from the general fund. Outstanding deficiency certificates total 239,933 and will be addressed by the next Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Murray man visits Graham on Tuesday
Mr. J. W. Harty of Murray was a Graham visitor Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Harty
Murray
Graham
Railroad Commission to Send Supervisor to Graham
R R Commission confirms transfer of deputy oil and gas supervisor Mr Fitzpatrick from Young County to Breckenridge. Secretary Walker of the Graham Chamber of Commerce presses for a new supervisor with Austin department promising dispatch of a replacement at an early date. The commission letter thanks Walker for interest and compliments in the department's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzpatrick
Young County
Breckenridge
Walker
Chamber of Commerce
Austin
Graham
Railroad Commission of Texas
Nicholas Laquey Dies at Home Near Graham
Nicholas Laquey died Saturday at his home west of Graham and was buried Sunday in Median Chapel cemetery. Born in Missouri about eighty years ago, he moved to Texas in 1882 and lived in this county many years. He is survived by his companion and three sons and one daughter. The three sons attended the funeral. J J and J R live in Oklahoma, while B C lives west of Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Laquey
Graham
Laquey
Missouri
Texas
J. J
J. R
Oklahoma
B. C
Bunger Sunday School Aims Higher Attendance
The Bunger Baptist Sunday School reports sixty one present and a collection of 3.07 dollars. Pastor Roark will preach at 11 o clock next Sunday June 1 as they aim to break the attendance record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunger Baptist Sunday School
Bro
Roark
State Convention Sends Delegation for Wm G Maddo
The Young County delegation to the State Democratic convention at Waco includes M. K. Graham chairing, A. T. Barrett vice chair, and others. A solid McAdoo delegation was sent to the New York convention. Gov. Neff declined an at large seat, asserting unity and an uninstructed delegation. The convention adopted a strong prohibition plank and criticized graft in the Republican administration. Col Alvin M. Owsley was endorsed for vice president and received a large ovation. Texas sentiment praised Neff's steadfast stand and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Waco
M. K. Graham
A. T. Barrett
S. A. Penix
N. S. Farmer
W. H. Reeves
Elmer Graham
Joe Benson
Sam Lothlen
New York City
Resolutions Committee
Graham
Alvin M. Owsley
Texas
Pat Neff
United States
Earle B. Mayfield
Govenor Neff
New York
Mary Louise Hallam Wins $15 Prize in Essay Contest
The Retail Merchants Association of Graham offered three cash prizes for essays on Why Adopt a Family Budget. Judges H H Avants P M Johnston O T Williams and F L Musten named winners Mary Louise Hallam first Robert Franklin Jones second and Jack McGowan third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants Association of
Graham
H.H. Avants
P. M. Johnston
South Bend
0. T. Williams
Newcastle
F. L. Musten
Aliasville
Mary Louise Hallam
Robert Franklin Jones
Jack McGowan
Leader
Hall of Fame Adds Ten New Busts in May Ceremony
On May 13 the Hall of Fame unveiled ten new busts honoring Joseph Henry John Adams Philip Brooks Samuel L Clemens Peter Cooper John Buchanan Eads Andrew Jackson Thomas Jefferson William Thomas Green Morton and Alice Freeman Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall of Fame
America
Joseph Henry
John Adams
Philip Brooks
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Peter Cooper
John Buchanan Eads
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
William Thomas
Green Morton
Alice Freeman Palmer
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KU Klux
Big
Ladies
R. R. Commission
BOY Scout Court OF Honor
Baptist Church
Archer County
Holliday
Court of Honor
J. J. Gallaher
P. K. Deats
Fred T. Arnold
Ed Moody
T. E. Matthews
N. Laquey
Bunger Sunday School
State Convention
WM. G. Maddo
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