Graham Alvord football game 15 rainout
Rains prevented the Graham high school team from hosting the Alvord Owls of Wise County. Graham plans a trip to Mineral Wells if roads clear, while continued rain may hinder travel. Championship contenders are thinning as other games proceed. An effort seeks a friendly match with Bowie or another strong team for the fair.
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Alvord
Wise County
Graham
Wise Owls
Jupiter Pluvius
Young County
Strawn
Burkburnett
Bowie
Tag Day For Foot Ball Boys In Graham
Deficit in the athletic treasury grows due to rain losses and a costly Electra trip. Burkburnett game added 85 dollars over budget as players traveled by train. The athletic association plans a tag day in Graham on November 17 to raise funds and reduce debt.
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Electra
Burkburnett
Athletic Association
Graham
Mrs W F Caldwell Birthday Honored At Bridge Party
Mrs W F Caldwell is celebrated on her birthday at Henley Apartments with five tables of bridge hosted by airs W W Carson and Mrs Glenn Dyer. Guests donned color caps, decorations followed Halloween theme, and gifts included community silver oyster forks.
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W. F. Caldwell
Revival Services At Baptist Church Fort Worth
Rev J S Bates of Tabernacle Baptist Church Fort Worth conducts revival at the Baptist Church here. Services began Monday and continue for several days with increasing attendance despite bad weather. He urges school children and adults to hear his Monday night topic Was Your Great Grandfather a Monkey with services at 10 AM and 7 15 PM.
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J. S. Bates
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Fort Worth
Baptist Church
Memorial Service Planned by Ligon-Daniel Post
The Ligon-Daniel post of the American Legion will hold a memorial service at the Methodist Church in Graham on Sunday November 11 with a noted speaker and music. All ex soldiers in the county are invited and urged to attend and other city congregations will be asked to suspend services and join the remembrance.
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Ligon-Daniel Post
American Legion
Graham
Friday Club Bridges Halloween Afternoon Social
The Friday Club met with Mrs. H. L. Hollister as the home was decorated in Halloween colors with witches cats bats and owls. Mrs. W. F. Caldwell won the high score silver vase and Mrs. Ross Brower received the consolation silver mat. Refreshments were served to the listed club members.
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H. L. Hollister
Hollister Family Hosts Halloween Bridge Party
Mr and Mrs Hollister entertained at their home on Saturday with three tables of bridge honoring their son Alfred of Olney on his twenty third birthday The event featured Halloween color decorations and a merry crowd Guests included Mr George Moffett who won high score for men and Mrs W F Caldwell who took the ladies high score along with a guest water set as a prize Refreshments of orange ice cake and coffee were served to a long list of attendees including J Glenn Dyer Charles E Humphrey W E Ashford W F Caldwell W W Carson and Hollister Jr.
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W. W. Carson
Glenn Dyer
Henley Apartments
W. F. Caldwell
W. H. Dyer
J. A. Ross
Joe Darnell
Caldwell
Knudson
Oil City
Hollister
Ashford
Joel Darnell
J. G. Dyer
Ross Brower
W. E. Ashford
Charles E. Humphrey
J. Glenn Dyer
Mrs. Ross Brewer
H. L. Hol
Alfred
Olney
Hospital
Hollister, Jr
George Moffett
Merchants Pageant Opens Young County Fair
Inclement weather delayed work at Fair Park but the Fair Association president says readiness is ensured for the opening on November 8 Gra ham Day. A mammoth merchants pageant led by E C Reed will form at 10 o'clock and proceed to Fair Park for the three day event.
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Fair Park
The
Fair Association
Graham
E. C. Reed
Page
Eddleman Announces New Livestock Entries
Mr. A B Eddleman director of the livestock division at the Young oman Fair lists new entries from several towns. Patterson of Bryson brings one barrow hog Reed of Graham enters eight sacks of livestock Willis of Graham submits Poland China boars and sow Wills of Graham enters a Shetland pony Womack of Padgett enters a Duroc Jersey pig Mayes of Graham enters a Jer sey cow Wallace of Murray submits two Hereford bulls a yearling bull two Hereford cows two Hereford heifers and a Hereford heifer calf The livestock show draws many observers and Mr Ed aleman is urged to appear promptly.
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A. B. Eddleman
George Patterson
Bryson
Texas
W. C. Reed
Graham
W. W. Willis
Poland
Alford Wills
Noble Womack
Padgett
Mr. Edaleman
Sermon at Methodist Church Aims for Big Sunday
The Methodist Church home invites a large turnout for Sunday services hoping for the year's biggest congregations. The pastor urges full participation as he nears departure after five fruitful years and seeks new members to join before leaving town. Mr W H Ardis and Mrs Hong visit after time in Dallas for the State Fair and to see friends.
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W. H. Ardis
Eliasville
Dallas
Charles A. Hong
Young County Pair Races Open Next Thursday
The Young County Pair announces a three day meet starting next Thursday with events featuring racing horses and racing cars.
Illness Strikes Graham Visitor On Street
Mr. Joe Vaughan fell ill on a Graham street Monday and was placed on a cot before transfer to a local hospital in C IL. Miss Pernecia McCluney, a teacher, accompanied him until he could be moved for treatment. Ay Denton plans to return home near Elias yof Mrs. Hattie P. Miller this week in ville.
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Joe Vaughan
Graham
Pernecia McCluney
C, IL
Ay Denton
Elias Yof
Hattie P. Miller
Ville
Abundant Rain Delays Farm Work and Boosts Drilling Plans
The article reports sustained heavy rains soaking Young County for a week, halting cotton picking, wheat sowing, and most farm labor. It notes future drilling activity and plentiful water for drilling once conditions ease, with vegetation unusually green for November.
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Young County
Ladies Auxiliary Rally Day Program at Presbyterian manse
The Presbyterian women held Rally Day on October 25 despite rain with about thirty attenders. The program titled The Lure of the West featured prayers, readings, songs, and talks led by Mrs. Nat Price, Mrs. C. B. Hockaday Dyer, and several others, including Bonnie and Bessie Bryan. A cowgirl costume appeared, and dessert included apple pie a la mode with cheese and coffee.
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Nat Price
Henry Dyer
West
Mary Hudson
C. B. Hockaday
Dyer
Mesdames Beavers
Abraham
Ladies Auxiliary Organization Planned in Graham
Members of the American Legion in Graham consider organizing a ladies auxiliary. A meeting may be called soon. Interested individuals should contact Otto Deats, a member of the Ligon-Daniel post, who supports forming the auxiliary.
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American Legion
Graham
Iadies
Otto Deats
Ligon-Daniel Post
Renowned Educator Mr Ellis to Speak to County Teachers
Mr R T Ellis secretary of the State Teachers Association will address the county teachers and interested listeners on Friday night November 9 at the Christian church. Ellis has served as association secretary for several years and is regarded as a leading educational figure. The church event is expected to attract a large crowd.
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R.T. Ellis
State Teachers’ "Association
Ellis
Christian Church
Local Resident Mr E E Hall Moves to Markley Farm
Mr E E Hall, formerly living in Wichita Falls, relocates to a farm near Markley. He subscribed to The Graham Leader and the Wichita Daily Time to stay informed about hometown affairs.
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E. E. Hall
Wichita Falls
Markley
Graham Leader
Wichita Daily Time
Rock Island Ware House Burned in Late Night Fire
A blaze at Rock Island's freight depot around 8:20 Saturday night swept through the warehouse area between offices, destroying the building while the American Express and freight offices survived. Firemen saved most records and controlled the fire quickly, though losses are still being tallied.
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Rock Island
American Express
Graham
Postponement Likely in Walton Impeachment Trial
Senate leaders predict a brief continuance of Governor J. C. Walton's impeachment trial to allow defense prep time. Both sides anticipate a delay until next week while the case against the governor over charges of official misconduct proceeds before a senate court of impeachment.
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J. C. Walton Leorned
Senate Court of
Senate
Walton
Board of Managers
House
State Administration
J. C. Walton
Baby Show Planned at Court House for Fair
The baby show in connection with the Fair will be held at the court house at 1 o clock on November 9. No entry fee. Mothers are urged to bring babies to the court house to enter without ceremony. Read The Leader for the Premium list.
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Leader
Rickmans delayed returning from trip to Palestine and Jacksonville
Mr and Mrs J T Rickman left last week to visit their sons in Palestine and Jacksonville. They have been delayed while traveling in their Nash car.
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J. T. Rickman
Palestine
Jacksonville
The
Nash
Women’s Dept at Young County Fair Announces Expanded Entries
The Women’s Department invites all women to enter any year’s articles with no fee. Prizes awarded for canning, baking, preserves, pies, and sewing. Criswell of Graham Mill offers to match pastry prizes when Supreme flour is used. Director Mrs. A A Morrison and Miss Blanche Harte Smith handle inquiries. exhibits due by Tuesday November 6 if possible.
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Criswell
Graham Mill and Elevator Company
A. A. Morrison
Blanche Harte Smith
All-Day Singing At Orth November 11
Orth plans an all day singing and dinner on the ground on the second Sunday in November. The event features well-filled baskets and a free barbecue, drawing attendees from near and far for a day of good singing and food.
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Orth
Mrs C E Beavers Hosts Martha Mary Class Event
Mrs C E Beavers presided over the Martha Mary class of the First Presbyterian Sunday School with Halloween decor and a Chamber of Horrors. Spooks read and performed, and the winning number was the Little Red Riding Hood motion picture. The class saved $140 for the church building fund with original verses and served pumpkin pie and coffee to members and guests.
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C. E. Beavers
Me Bers
Martha Mary
First Presbyterian Sunday School
Fred Moellendick
Wright Wilson
G. M. Applegate
Nat Price
J. C. Lovelace
J. Glenn Dyer
I. , Gilmer
Jim McCloud Returns to Graham After Dallas Visit
Mr J 0 McCloud known as Jim returns Sunday from an extended Dallas trip. Jim has many Graham friends who are glad to see him back at McClouds Cash Grocery.
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Mr. J
McCloud
Jim
Dallas
Graham
Cash Grocery
Mr I J Shoop of Loving Visits City Monday
Mr I J Shoop of Loving was a business visitor in the city on Monday.
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I. J. Shoop of
Loving
City
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Merican Legion
MR. and
Mrs. Hollister
Merchants’ Pageant
Young County Fair
Eddleman
Ladies Auxiliary
Rock Island Ware
Oklahoma
Women’s Department OF Young CO
Mrs. C. Eb, Beavers
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