Texas banker drops dead on golf links near Breckenridge
Glenn Rus sell cashier of the First National Bank of Breckenridge and a leading North Texas figure, died of heart trouble on the Breckenridge Country Club golf course. Former Breckenridge mayor, he moved from Decatur three years ago, chaired the First Methodist Church board, and helped build a new $50000 church opened soon with Bishop Moore. He leaves a wife and four children.
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Breckenridge
Glenn Russell
First National Bank of
North Texas
Breckenridge Country Club
Decatur
Forst Methodist Church
Bishop Moore
Graham Family Heads to Galveston on Trip
Mr and Mrs E S Graham and their sons departed today for a vacation to Galveston.
1923 Road Construction Surges Across United States
The 1923 season saw more than 35 000 miles of hard surfaced roads built in the United States, lifting total hardened routes past 430 000 miles. The National Highway Association notes 2 940 378 miles of roadway outside towns remain uncompleted. Michigan leads in new road miles with 2 570, Indiana 2 435, North Carolina 2 115, while Texas records 2 103 miles built in 1922. Ohio stands second overall with over 387 000 miles.
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United States
National Highway Association
Indiana
Ohio
Texas
Michigan
North Carolina
DeMolay Graham boys install Tarleton chapter in Stephenville
Thirty DeMolays plus others traveled to Stephenville to install a Tarleton College chapter of DeMolay. The group, aided by the DeMolay and Tarleton bands, held a parade, ceremonies, and a degree conferral for forty candidates, then returned home via several towns hosting brief concerts.
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Stephenville
Order of DeMolay
Palo Pinto
Tarleton
Lloyd Peterson
Grady Nance
Fred Cannon
Graham
Tarleton College
DeMolay
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
de Molay
Majonite
Masons
Graham DeMolay
Dublin
DeLeon
Carlton
Gorman
Eastland
Cisco
Breckenridge
Minnie Babb
Miss Lois
Stanley H. Peavy
Dan Orr
Edgar McLendon
B. S. Hockaday
J. E. Shivers
Eugene Coleman
J. W. McLendon
Floy Phillips
John Taylor
Pearl Williamson
Jerry Stinson
Dallas Moore
Roy Thompson
Barton Atcheson
Robert Lynch
Lester Corley
Buell Orr
Robert Fowler
Chap Smith
Jim Dowdle
Ellis Thigpen
Claude Stewart
Donnell Johnson
James Bowron
Lamar Cunningham
Grady Wright
Deak Matthews
J. C. Allen
A. O. Smith
New Service Station Opens With Studebaker Sales
Mr Hellams opens a new service station connected to the Studebaker sales department in Graham. Ray Williams, four years at Gilbert Motor, heads the Graham service station, relocating from Breckenridge to provide top Studebaker service. Friends are invited to visit the new sales room and service station on the southeast corner of the square.
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Hellams
Studebaker
Ray Williams
Gilbert Motor Company
Graham
Breckenridge
Blonde Bess Opines on a Flapper's Pose of Bore Dom
A fragment quotes Blonde Bess questioning if a flapper would ever continue her pose as temptations arise and refreshments appear, reflecting stage banter and social mood of the era.
Topeka youth wins regional oratorical contest title
George Chamos of Topeka Kansas won the regional oratorical contest at Kansas City securing a place to represent the Southwest at the national contest scheduled for June 6 in Washington City.
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George Chamos
Topeka
Kan
Kansas City
Southwest
Washingon City
Mrs Leslie Scott Hosts Dallas Father Visit
Mrs Leslie Scott enjoys a visit from her father Mr Harrison of Dallas. The brief social scene notes family ties and travel from Texas city likely in a local society column.
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Mrs. Leslie Scott
Mr. Harrison
Dallas
Lost black silk purse near Mineral Wells road in Graham Texas
Classified notice reports a black silk purse lost on lower Mineral Wells road between Graham and the Dixie store containing a bank check in Nocona wrist watch keys and money. Finder to return to E R Brooks Finis Route Box 19 Graham. Reward. Phone Dixie Store.
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Lower Mineral Wells
Graham
Dixie
Nocona
Texas
E. R. Brooks
Finis
Dixie Store
Certificates Awarded for Perfect Attendance at Graham Schools
During commencement exercises Graham schools awarded certificates for perfect attendance to students who were present for the session. Several pupils who did not receive certificates had days absent or tardy, while those excused to go home early were not counted. Recipients include numerous names across Graham High School and Shawnee School grades.
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Graham
Banks to Close on May and June Dates in Graham
The First National and Graham National Banks of Graham will close May 30 and June 3. All having business with the banks are requested to keep in mind that they will be closed on these days.
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Retail Merchants Association of
Graham
Mary Louise Hallam
Graham Banks
First National
Graham National Banks of
Death of Child & Company the oldest private bank
The article notes the passing of Child & Company, the world’s oldest private bank founded around 1560. It occupied one site throughout its history and hosted famous account holders such as Oliver Cromwell, Samuel Pepys, Horace Walpole, the poet, Dryden, Charles II, and others, identified with Tellson’s in A Tale of Two Cities.
Miss Fannie Ragland Visits Wichita Falls This Week
Miss Fannie Ragland was seen visiting Wichita Falls this week. She traveled with several companions and attended local events during her stay, engaging with residents and noting the city’s hospitality.
Paramount Screens Kate Jordan's The Next Corner
Paramount Pictures presents The Next Corner a Sam Wood production opening at National Theatre on Monday and Tuesday June 23 with Conway Tearle Lon Chaney Dorothy Mackaill Ricardo Cobb Louise Dresser The drama centers on Elsie Maury and her Parisian nightlife as her husband is away in the Argentine It promises to be a worthwhile production with strong performances from the cast.
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Paramount Picture
National Theatre
Sam Wood
Conway Tearle
Lon Chaney
Dorothy Mackaill
Ricardo Cofgw
Louise Dresser
Elsie Maury
Courtbound trio theft tale from a wheelbarrow to wagon
A judge questions three offenders, a Dago, a Swede, and an Irishman, about their stolen goods. The Dago says he has had the cow since it was a calf, the Swede claims the horse since it was a colt, and Patrick says he has had the wagon since it was a wheelbarrow.
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Patrick
Circus Cowboy opens at National Theatre this weekend
Charles Jones stars in The Circus Cowboy a William Fox production opening Friday and Saturday June 6 7. The film promises thrills with Jones delivering action and acting range in a rip roaring showcase at the National Theatre.
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Charles Jones
William Fox
National Theatre
Jones
Lost Customers Why Firms Win Back Patrons
A survey finds 68 of 100 customers leave due to store indifference, 9 go elsewhere for better prices or service, 3 move to convenient places, 14 have grievances and shop elsewhere, 5 are influenced by friends to switch, 1 is dead or unaccounted. Combining 68 and 14 yields 82 percent that could be won back with appreciation of patronage.
Aunt Betty Medlan and Miss Juli Timmans Visit City
Aunt Betty Medlan and Miss Juli Timmans were seen in the city yesterday. The brief sighting suggests a social or community moment with two known locals attending a public space or event.
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Betty Medlan
Juli Timmans
Yesterda
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P. K. Deats
Graham P. Stewart
V. P. & Cash
Thos. Tobin
Co. C. Bloodworth
T. O. Deats
Retail Merchants’ Association of Graham, Inc
DE Molay Boys OF
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R. W. Lindsey
Bath
Lacy Mayes
Graham Tire Shop
Graham National Bank
Etta Newsom
Bryson
Balloon Tire
Pecan Grove
Ramsey, Nursery
W. D. Spivey
Se Marshall, King & Hinson
Farmer’s Mill
Union Depot
Young County
The
W. A. Corbett
R. V. Tidwell
G. D. Hinson
Moroz
Pearl Hamilton
Ruby Blount
Wayne Atcheson
Vivian Dickenson
Charles Wright
Barnett Cannon
Harry McGowan
Ruby Dickenson
Mitchell McLendon
Elsie Schlittler
Willie Allen
Juanita Jackson
East Ward
Frank Atcheson, Jr
Vernon Bingham
Dan Keel
LaVern Taylor
Tom Claude Graham
George Mayes
John Roark, Jr
Gene Wignall
Willard Young
Herbert Ramsey
Valda Smith
Allie Barnett
Payne Hatchcock
Boyd Street
Bruce Street
Nomia Barron
Donnie Williamson
Ben Atcheson
L. J. Heighten
Henryetta Schuster
Louise Askew
Sylvan Mayes
Norris Seybold
Ula B. Shepherd
Marguerite Carter
Bonnie Gatlin
Mervyn Miller
Nora Bell Fie
D. Lola White
Maralene Short
Teddy Clark
Aramount
Kate Jordan
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