Chautauqua Week Draws Large Crowds and Notable Lectures
County correspondence reports a three day chautauqua ending last Tuesday night with large crowds and high quality entertainments. Dr Benway gave two lectures on Sunday and Col Gearhart and Dr Jerome spoke about European war and related incidents. The event spurred plans for next year, the Red Cross raised funds, and local band members aided performances with notable antics.
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Benway
Col. Gearhart
Dr. Jerome
Jerome
Europe
Jacksboro
Russell Sampley
Ozie Moore
Mr. Samply
Mr. Moore
Alfred Simpkins
Bob York
Alvin Robbins
John Herd
Ozie
Murray News Roundup From a Busy Rural Weekend
Absent three weeks, a Murray section notes Sunday School with one officer and one teacher. Local visits include McCluskeys of Weatherford, Cal Dixon in ill health, Jewel Tyra’s visit to Mrs. Moreland, and many travelers to Fort Worth Graham Woodson and Burkburnett. The Fifth Sunday meeting enjoyed a joyous session with chicken and pie, cotton nearly harvested, wheat ground preparing, and several families traveling or relocating. Free Thinker and Aunt Mandy sign off.
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McCluskey
Weatherford
Cal Dixon
Mr. Pleasant
Albert Brown
Bradshaw
Proffitt
G. W. Turner
Ervin McCoy
Indian Mound
Will Blackwood
N. Ely
Burkburnett
A. B. Medlan
Julia Timmons
Houston
Mandy
Oil Strike Boosts South Bend as Oil Men Rush In
South Bend thrives with reports of the Goode well striking oil and numerous oil men purchasing royalties and land leases. Local social notes recount visits and family outings from Graham Olney Avoca and Duff Prairie with several small events and a rattlesnake bite treatment in town.
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South Bend
Goode
Amis Grimes
Avoca
Jones County
Bend
Everett Harrell
Graham
M. D. Harrell
Town News Bits From Dixie Community
Reports from Woodson Mt. Pleasant and nearby areas note social visits church events and school plans. Residents including the Robinson and Tomlinson families travel for cotton work and fruit hunting while wolf hunters report possible catches. The new state plan school is nearly ready and slated to begin after cotton picking ends.
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Mabel
Sunday Socials and Visits Reported Across Communities
Weekend notes show a crowd at the oil well and many family visits. Jarnagins and Williams families hosted relatives, while Joe Bob Sims returned from Dallas County to help pick cotton. Everett Newby from Burkburnett planned army examinations.
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Jarnagin
Graham
J. S. Williams
Joe Bob Sims
Dallas County
Albert Askew
Salem
J. E. Askew
Everett Newby
Burkburnett
Dora Ribble
Ruby Upham
L Ehurch
Army
B. F. Ash
Mr. Kuteh
Sam Williams
Scholarships For Sale in Western Business College
The Leader advertises scholarships for sale at a top western business college. Prospective buyers are invited to call The Leader office to discuss options for business course enrollment.
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Leader Office
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