Pioneer Citizen W L Chandler Dies at Graham Hospital
W L Chandler a Young County pioneer died Saturday evening at Graham Hospital and was buried Sunday at Oak Grove. Born October 6 1849 in Georgia he moved to Texas in the 1870s and lived in Cooke Murray and Graham. He married thrice and a son died in infancy. Chandler Chapel was named for him in Murray. He joined the Methodist Church South and remained active in Graham until his death. He leaves a brother Adolphus Chandler of Weatherford and many friends in Graham and Young County.
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W. L. Chandler
Young County
Graham Hospital
Oak Grove
Fred Arnold
J. W. W. Shuler
Graham
Georgia
Texas
Cooke County
Miss Chapman
Millie Thornton
Judge Arnold
Murray
Chandler Heights
Chandler Chapel
Methodist Church
South
Chandler
Adolphus Chandler
Weatherford
Graham High to Meet Iowa Park at Fair Park Friday
Graham High School football opens its season against Iowa Park at Fair Park on Educational Day. The 50 cent admission funds game expenses as Graham targets a district championship bid. large guarantees mean tough scheduling. An estimated 3000 plus fans are expected to witness Graham’s first official game and a spirited battle on the field.
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Graham
Iowa Park
Fair Park
Graham Boys
October Tax Payment Encouraged for Schools
The notice urges taxpayers to pay school taxes in October to fund teachers’ vouchers without discount. It argues early payment eases funding and is as easy now as later, stressing timely contribution to schools.
Methodists Close Revival Meeting at Graham Church
For two weeks a revival at Graham Methodist Church concluded with Rev. W. B. Andrews preaching and Rudolph Caffey leading song. Pastor Rev. J. W. W. Shuler praised the effort, noting 42 additions and a strong appeal to the unsaved as he wraps up his second year before next month’s conference.
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Graham Methodist Church
W. B. Andrews
Rudolph Caffey
J. W. W. Shuler
Leader
Brother Shuler
Graham
Bradfield dies suddenly in Graham Oklahoma
The upright Mr. R. E. Bradfield died suddenly late Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness. He was 35, a druggist in Graham for four years, married to Myrtle Wallace in 1921 with a daughter Virginia Sue. Survived by his wife, daughter, three siblings, and friends who mourn his passing. Funeral held at the family home with Rev. J. W. W. Shuler officiating. burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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R. E. Bradfield
J. W. W. Shuler
Graham Methodist Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Roger Eugene Bradfield
E. D
Mary Cochran Bradfield
Wynnewood
Oklahoma
Texas
Jacksboro
Moyer
Myrtle Wallace
Virginia Sue
J. Y. Bradfield
Walters
Fred Bradfield
San Angelo
John W. Moyer
Mineral Wells
Bradfield
Graham
Fine Baby Boy Found at Graham Hospital
A few hours old red headed baby boy was found in front of Graham Hospital around 6 30 am Monday by a Mineral Wells man. Mrs Jones at the hospital cared for him and noted the infant had received proper attention. The child has attracted many visitors but no home offer yet. those interested in adoption should contact Graham Hospital.
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Graham Hospital
Mineral Wells
Lyceum Course to Open Next Tuesday at High School
The first Lyceum Course number will be presented in the High School auditorium next Tuesday night October 13. The ladies of the sponsoring clubs promise a fine show and appeal for generous patronage from the public.
Third Annual Young County Fair Opens With Exhibits
The Third Annual Young County Fair opened with quality exhibits across departments including educational, flower, art, and canned goods. Crowds were lighter due to dry weather, but judges praised the displays. Fun rides and shows drew families as fairgoers anticipate larger attendance Friday and Saturday. A big football game between Graham and Iowa Park Friday at 3:30 p.m. adds to the day’s attractions.
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Young County Fair
Fair Park
Fair Association
Graham
Iowa Park
Young County
Night Class In Home Economics
Miss Verna Evans announces an evening home economics class for women at the high school building. Registration limited to forty. no regular fee, but donations welcome for the girls clothing contest. Classes cover patterns, textiles, construction, draperies, silver cleaning, batik, color choosing, stains removal, and budgeting for family clothing.
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Verna Evans
Miss Evans
October Weather Brings Warm Start Then Cool Wet End
October began unusually warm but a norther in Tuesday evening eased the heat. Wednesday was pleasant, Thursday morning damp and cool with a brief shower and cloudy skies. More rain possible. Cooler weather desired for cotton harvest. yields surpassed expectations with some farmers predicting twice what was expected before September rains.
Rev Lockridge Begins Pastorate in Graham
Rev W E B Lockridge and family arrived in Graham last Friday and are settling in. He delivered sermons at both Sunday services and impressed the congregation. A young, capable preacher, he holds degrees from the University of Kentucky Lebanon University Southwestern Baptist Seminary and earned a Th M in 1924. He previously led a Fort Worth area church and Royse City church before taking Graham’s pastorate. The town and Baptist Church welcome the Lockridges.
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W. E. B. Lockridge
Graham
Brother Lockridge
University of Kentucky
Lebanon University
Southwestern Baptist Seminary
Fort Worth
Royse Ciy
Graham Church
Baptist Church
Lockridge
Graham Public Library October 2 1925 report
Mrs M Dowdle librarian reports for the month ending October 2 1925 the library was open 26 days for book issues with 1263 loans the largest day 102 borrowers total 853 and adult fiction 40 juvenile 48. Donations include The Graham Leader World Call American Boy Woman's Viewpoint The American Magazine and National Geographic for patrons use.
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World Call
American Boy
Woman's Viewpoint
The
American Magazine
National Geographic
2000 Barrels Gusher on Cunningham Land
The Mid-Texas Petroleum Company's No 2 on Cunningham land in Eliasville territory was drilled last week and reported a 600 barrel well. Drilling two feet deeper boosted it to a 2000 barrel gusher. The Cunningham family has a strong producer, and activity in Eliasville is rising as more wells are planned. The Eliasville field, long productive, saw renewed exploration after a lull, with potential in western Young County awaiting development.
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Mid-Texas Petroleum Company
Cunningham
Eliasville
Texas
Young County
Cola Mint Company expands as cold remedy gains fame
Graham's Cola Mint Company rises from a small drug store venture to a formal firm as Cola Mint for colds sells steadily. From 248 bottles in fall 1923 to 960 in 1924, retail and mail orders surge, wholesale orders total 2,271, and two Grah am drug stores plus jobbers across Texas support rapid growth.
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Graham
Cola Mint Company
Scott- Long
Messrs. L. B. Scott
K. A. Long
Scott-Long
Messrs. Scott and
Long
Cola-Mint
Texas
J. G. Woo
Cola-Mint Company
Messrs. Scott
Shamburger Lumber Manager Sprains Knee At Yard
Nat Price, manager of Shamburger Lumber Company in Greham, sprained his knee loading a truck at the local yard. He slipped off the edge and hurt his knee. He uses crutches, and friends hope he recovers soon.
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Nat Price
Shamburger Lumber Company
Greham
Mr W L Kizer Taken to Mineral Wells for Stroke Treatment
Mr W L Kizer traveled to Mineral Wells for treatment after a paralysis stroke several weeks ago with limited improvement. He was carried by Morrison ambulance with his daughter Mrs Fore and Wesley Taylor, who has been with him for weeks.
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W. L. Kizer
R. L. Morrison
Morrison
Mrs. Fore
Wesley Taylor
Graham Steers Set For Official Game At Fair Park
Graham Steers, after two tough Class A tuneups with minor injuries, prepare for their first official season game at Fair Park Friday against Iowa Park. Despite losses to Mineral Wells and Cisco, the team impressed with strong punting, fought hard, and gained valuable experience as they aim to prove their Class B potential and draw strong support from Young County.
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Graham Steers
Mineral Wells
Cisco
Steers
Graham
Iowa Park
Fair Park
Young County
Jacksboro
Anson
Strawn
Steel
Abilene
Salem Church to Dedicate Building Sunday
Rev. Joe W. Bickley announces the Salem Methodist Church will dedicate its building this Sunday. A big day is planned with as many former pastors as possible to assist in the dedication.
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Joe W. Bickley
Salem Methodist Church
Wichita Falls men attend funeral of R E Bradfield
Messrs Hugh Smith and M B Zale of Wichita Falls Texas visited yesterday to pay respects at the funeral of R E Bradfield.
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Messrs
Hugh Smith
M. B. Zale
Wichita Falls
Texas
R. E. Bradfield
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Methodists Close Revival Meeting
RE. Bradfield
Weather Report
Graham Public Library
Cunningham Land
Salem Church
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