Big School Parade Delights 3000 Friday Crowd
County Superintendent Avants organized a large school children’s pageant attracting an estimated 2500 to 3000 attendees. The parade moved smoothly through downtown to Fair Park with many schools exhibiting original ideas and earning praise from parents and observers.
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Avants
East Third Street
Guaranty State Bank
Fair Park
Texas
Young County
America
Republic
Tank Valley
Shawnee Park
East Ward
Jean
Lone Oak
Indians Attend Young Co Fair at Graham
The Indians at the Young County Fair joined in viewing the lay, while men rested and women built the wigwam and managed other tasks. They enjoyed nightly war dances and day events. Tom McGuire, brother-in-law of T J Eddleman, brought them, and Eddleman’s care with water and necessities is noted. They praised Graham’s committee and fair management.
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Tom McGuire
T. J. Eddleman
Better Baby Welfare Booth at Fair Park Highlighted
The Better Baby Booth run by Mrs C Fox Clarke drew crowds at the Fair Park exhibit, weighing 250 babies and teaching nutrition under nurse Bernice Miller. About 20 percent were underweight and 7 percent perfect. A bomb sent to J A Barnes and son in Corpus Christi killed them. a 14 year old admitted payment, with no arrests shown yet.
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Fair Park
C. Fox Clarke
First District
Federated Clubs of Texas
Berenice Miller
Bureau of Extension
University of Texas
Mesdames Padgett
Griffin
Dowdle
Hathcock
Scott
Pate
Sheppard
Length
Wweight
Mildred Louise Holmes
Graham
Jane Barton
Nashville
Tenn
Ruby Darnell Orth
Texas
E. E. Perry
Olne
Bobby Jane Gay
Newcastle
John Austin Carr
Gra
Soderburg
Grim
Roger Laney
John R. Bullock, Jr
Frank Stroud
Elbert
Anna Mary Reed
Murray
James P. Walker
Harold Wilson
Gertrude Winniger
Mary Elizabeth Gallaher
Samuel R. Ragland
Oliver Burgess, Jr
South Bend
YES
J. A. Barnes
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Imade
Whitehead Graham No 1 East of City Spudded Monday
Oil news from Graham reports the Whitehead Graham No 1 spudded Monday, bit reached 90 feet first night, 1500 feet east of city limits, 2000 feet west of Whitehead Johnson No 1. Drillers Flood and Bradford in charge, expect rapid progress toward 4200-foot sand, hopeful for a commercial producer near 1750 feet. Other wells planned by A W Johnson from Oklahoma, with activity expected to rise in Young County by year end.
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C. W. Whitehead
Whitehead-Graham No. 1
Graham
Whitehead-Johnson
Johnson
Halmack
Hockaday
Whitehead
A. W. Johnson
Ogmulgee
Oklahoma
Wick
Finis
Bower
Wild Bend
Young County
Bowie Wins From Graham Friday
The Graham high school football team lost to Bowie 6 to 0 after two key players were sidelined. Atcheson returned a 60 yard interception for Graham’s only touchdown, but the heavier Bowie squad held the win. Bridgeport visits Graham next Friday at 4 pm for a strong matchup.
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Bowie
Atcheson
Bridgeport High School
Graham
Bond Election for Road Building Ordered
Petitions to the commissioners court sought a county road bond election. The vote authorizes an election likely on the first Saturday in January. Jack county approved bonds last Saturday by 5 to 1, with state and national funds planned to supplement and maintain roads, urging counties to begin their road programs now.
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Commissioners Court
Jack County
Graham Masons to Visit Fort Worth and Dallas Shrine
Several Graham Masons travel to Fort Worth and Dallas this week to take Shrine degrees. The group expresses anticipation of a great time and camaraderie during the event.
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Graham Masons
Fort Worth
Dallas
the Eye
Memorial Service at Methodist Church Honors War Dead
Armistice Day observance in Graham featured a large turnout at the Methodist church with Hon. Sidney Samuels of Fort Worth as speaker. Nine Young County boys killed in action and three who died while serving were honored. Revered program included invocation, music, offertory, a Samuels address, and blessing by Rev. Gary L. Smith.
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Graham
Sidney Samuels
Fort Worth
Ligon-Daniel
Samuels
T. E. Bowman
Graham Music Club
F. T. Arnold
John B. Rhea
America
Gary L. Smith
Mecca Cafe Under New Manager R H Collier
R H Collier, longtime Wichita Hotel owner, has taken charge of the Mecca Cafe in Graham. He announces a thorough renovation and aims to offer one of the country’s best cafes with trained staff and courteous service.
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R. H. Collier
Wichita Hotel
Collier
Graham
Wichita
Mecca
American Legion notes on memorial service and upcoming play
The American Legion officers thank all who aided at Sunday’s memorial service and note a home talent play to be staged soon by the Ligon-Daniel Post with date to be announced in The Leader. All post members and ex service men are urged to attend the next meeting at the K of P hall Monday night.
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American Legion
Ligon-Daniel Post
K. of P. Hall
Premium lists not ready for this week
The Leader reports the premium list for the county fair is delayed due to extensive tabulation work. Officials plan to publish the complete list next week and the following. The county residents are praised for their cooperation, and directors note the exhibits reflect the county’s progressive spirit.
Men’s Bible Class Meets Sundays at Liberty Theatre
The men of the Baptist Church hold Sunday morning meetings in the Liberty Theatre with Mr Fred T Arnold teaching. All men not in Sunday School are invited to join each Sunday at 9 48 o clock.
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The
Baptist Church
Liberty Theatre
Fred T. Arnold
Local Artists Show Unusual Ability
Local artists display diverse works in the art booth with oil paintings rayon watercolors and pastels. Judges praised every piece as blue ribbon material noting the talented young entrants Johnnie Hughes at eleven and Miss Zell Baynes with Pauline Flowers winning first prize in oil paintings.
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Johnnie Hughes
Zell Baynes
Pauline Flowers
Prizes Up To 750 At Retail Merchants Day
The Retail Merchants' Association announces a prize giveaway this Saturday, November 17, totaling 750 dollars. First prize 250 dollars, then 100, 75, 50, 25 and twenty five prizes of 10 dollars. All prizes will be drawn that day and a crowd is expected despite the weather.
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Retail Merchants’ Association
Ranger Gas Company Changes Its Name to Southwestern Gas
A. T. Barrett and Attorney Elmer Graham visited Fort Worth on behalf of Southwestern Gas Light & Power Company. The Ranger Gas Company was renamed with a 700000 capitalization and acquired light plants at Newcastle Olney and South Bend and gas plant at Breckenridge. A. P. Barrett of Fort Worth serves as president while A. T. Barrett remains general manager.
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A. T. Barrett
Elmer Graham
Fort Worth
Southwestern Gas, Light & Power Company
Ranger Gas Company
Newcastle
Olney
South Bend
Breckenridge
A. P. Barrett
Graham
Musical Program by Baptist Church Choir
The Baptist Church will present a one hour musical program led by Mr C A Russell in the church absence. A male quartet from the nearby Baptist church near Breckenridge will perform on the program. The choir offers a well prepared evening of music for attendees.
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the Baptist Church
C. ‘A. Russell
the Baptist
Sheriff Davis Receives Four-Year Term in Johnson County Case
Sheriff W. T. Davis of Somervell County was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary in Johnson County this week after a Glen Rose raid in the summer. He faced charges of accepting a bribe not to arrest men in the county alleged to be making intoxicating liquors.
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W. T. Davis
Somervell County
Glen Rose
Johnson County
Bowman leaves to attend Central Texas Conference session
Reverend T. E. Bowman departed at the start of the week to attend the Central Texas Conference session in Temple.
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T. E. Bowman
Central Texas Conference
Temple
First Annual Young County Fair Draws Happy Crowds
The First Annual Young County Fair opened after a stretch of rain respite drawing broad support from stockmen, farmers, women and students. Exhibits of livestock, poultry, crops and crafts impressed judges, with Hereford and Holstein cows, fine hogs and striking birds highlighted. Automobiles on display and home demonstration clubs showcased county progress, as officials praised community cooperation and hoped for future issues.
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Young County
J. W. Seddon
A. L
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