Graham Boys and Girls in School World This Year
The Leader lists Gra ham students in college and teaching posts for the year with many names from University of Texas at Austin to Baylor and Simmons. Readers urged to supply omitted names, including local school positions and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
University of Texas
Willie Allen
Robert Lynch
M. K. Graham II
Chauncey Penix
Malcolm
Ruby Lee Edens
Velma D. Adams
Ethel Donnell
Edrie Burton
Simmons College
Buell Orr
Carson Ribble
Lindsey Penix
John Tarleton
Eileen Slater
North Texas State Normal
Ona Lee Blevins
Clyde Kisinger
Texas Business College
Jew
Jewel Reagan
Ss. M
Edna Shuler
Lois Cook
Baylor Dental College
Edd Wood
University of Colorado
Allie Maud Bynum
U. S. Military Academy
Norman Burnett
Surprise Birthday Party for Vera Mae Babb
Vera Mae Babb celebrated a surprise party at her aunt Mrs. Minnie Babb’s home last week. Seventeen girls joined in games and received souvenirs before ice cream and cake. Guests included Mildred Walker Lucille Walker Alwana Wood Eva Wood Eddie Pearl Cantrell Helen Harris Frances Gregg Dorothy McGee Lovell Smith Ada Grace Thornburg Doris Black Nell Black Lou Matthews George H McLaren and Theola Tackett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Mae Babb
Minnie Babb
Vera Mae
Mrs. Babb
Lois Babb
Mildred Walker
Lucille Walker
Alwana Wood
Eva Wood
Eddie Pearl Cantrell
Graham visitor attends Young County Fair opening
Mr. Boyce House of the Fort Worth Record visited Graham on Tuesday and attended the opening of the Young County Fair. His paper carried a fine write up of the fair in the Wednesday edition. House is a friend of L. D. Lovett, manager of the Oil Cities Electric Company of Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce House
Fort Worth
Graham High School to face Olney at Fair Park
A football game is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock at Fair Park between Graham High School and Olney High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Park
Graham High School
Olney High School
Angel Food Cake Demonstration At County Fair
Mrs. Widmayer offers Angel Food cake baking guidance at the Graham Mill and Elevator Co booth during the Young County Fair. She will provide detailed information and conduct baking tests for interested attendees each day of the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County Fair
Graham Mill and Elevator Co. Booth
Ferguson case certified to Texas Supreme Court for decision
Austin October 8 The Ferguson in junction case was certified to the state supreme court by the third court of civil appeals to decide if a woman may hold office in Texas and related questions. Dickson of San Antonio sues to keep Miriam Ferguson off the gubernatorial ballot. the supreme court may receive the certified questions today or tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Ferguson
State Supreme Court
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Civil Appeals Court
Texas
Charles M. Dickson
San Antonio
Miriam A. Ferguson
Supreme Court
Brady
Nose and throat surgery uncovers long-hidden weed in boy
Mrs. F. H. Bowron and her son Ralph returned from Fort Worth after Ralph’s nose and throat operation. Surgeons removed a weed over an inch long and a quarter inch thick from the roof of his mouth, where it had lain for five years. Family recalls playing with it as children. Ralph unaware of the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Bowron
Ralph
Suunday
Fort Worth
Baptist Workers Meeting in Olney This Monday
The Young County Baptists schedule their Workers Conference at Olney Baptist Church on Monday October 20. The program will be published in the next Leader issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Workers
Young County Baptists
Olney
Leader
Breckenridge Visitors Highlight Jim Wood and Family
Mr. Jim Wood and his family spent last Saturday in Breckenridge as visiting guests. They explored local sites and enjoyed the hospitality of the town during their weekend stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Wood
Breckenridge
Second Annual Young County Fair Opens With Crowds
The Second Annual Young County Fair opened at noon with flags, band, and business closings. Exhibits ranged from school and community displays to poultry, livestock, and dog shows. Racing cars and several auto and horse races drew large crowds through Friday and Saturday. Friday features Educational Day and a Graham Olney football game at 11, with the big race days to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McGregor
Graham
Third
Cherry Streets
Olney High School
Graham High School
Graham and
Olney
Jacksboro
Texas Compared With Other States In Public Spending
Texas ranks 44th per capita for all public purposes including schools, 37th for all public education per capita. Dr. George A Works notes Texas spends $19.42 per person for all public functions and $8.41 for education, with Montana and Kentucky leading and Mississippi lowest. Texas funds elementary and high schools at $7.32 per capita from state sources and lags in local taxes, while the state contributes the largest share of school funding yet local shares are among the lowest nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
George A. Works
Texas School Survey
States
District of Columbia
Nevada
Alabama
Montana
Kentucky
Florida
Mississippi
Mrs M E Short Improves After Weeks of Illness
Mrs. M. E. Short has been ill for several weeks but is improving. Family and friends note her steady progress and hope for a full recovery in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Short
Larmour Gains Notable Praise From National Magazines
M W Larmour manager of the National Theatre Graham Texas receives recognition from moving picture magazines. The Moving Picture World of October 4 quotes his letters praising printers plan books and collaboration with compositors to craft ads and small faces used in job departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Larmour
National Theatre
Moving Picture
Graham Leader
Moving Picture World
Graham
Texas
Capsule Contest Revealing Party For Leaguers
A church basement social for the Intermediate League of the Methodist Church on October 4 featured a capsule contest reveal. Members signed in with names and capsule titles, then played games. Hot chocolate and cake were served to twenty four members and guests including Mr. and Mrs. J W W Shuler Miss Reta Ragland and Mr and Mrs Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Methodist Church
J. W. W. Shuler
Reta Ragland
Francis
Miss Evelyn McLendon Visits Gra ham Parents
Miss Evelyn McLendon, a Breckenridge teacher, spent the weekend with her parents in Gra ha m.
Crawford Visit To Ironton For Siblings Ages 82 And 84
Mr S R Crawford returned Sunday from Ironton Ohio where he visited his two sisters aged 82 and 84.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Crawford
Ironton
Ohio
Graham and Olney Clash at Fair Park Friday
Football fans can see a strong matchup as Olney High School faces Graham High School at Fair Park Friday at 11 am. Olney beat Jacksboro last week while Graham beat Jacksboro the prior Saturday and aims to extend a three win streak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olney High School
Graham Boys
Fair Park
Olney Boys
Jacksboro
Graham
Bridgeport
Olney
Graham High Dominates Bridgeport In Big Score Win
Graham High defeats Bridgeport victory built on a strong line and hard-nosed backfield. Ross Clark scored on a 30 yard fake, Fowler returned a fumble 60 yards for a TD, and Atkins added a field goal as Graham held Bridgeport at bay through the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham High
Bridgeport High
Graham
Ross Clark
Robert Moore
Bridgeport
Counts
Atkins
Fowler
Raymond Graham
Mancel Birdwell
H. Bingham
Howard Farmer
D. Martin
Pearl Williamson
B. Williams
Good Weather Seen for Fair as Cotton Grows
The fair enjoyed three fine days with only cloudiness and no rain. Directors hope dry weather continues to the final two days to ensure a successful event. Farmers rely on clear skies to harvest cotton, which has been picked quickly this season.
Marriage license activity stalls at County Clerk
The Leader reports the County Clerk's office has not issued any marriage licenses since September 26, with the paper retrieving names of recent buyers from the clerk's records yesterday.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Parkinson dies en route to Dallas
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Parkinson died last Friday after failing health. The baby was taken to Dallas for special treatment but died as the family reached the city. The body was later brought back to Graham for burial.
Polly Tickk and Family Delights Large High School Crowd
The Presbyterian Circle No 4 presented the musical comedy Mrs and Mr Polly Tickle at the high school auditorium drawing a large audience. Local talents including Miss Maude M Gruby and Mr Charles Russell starred with supporting roles by Phil Huey and C C Hampton among others. The program featured two prologues and three choruses with many young performers and the Tickk family portrayed by a cast of local residents. The audience was treated to songs between acts by one of the school orchestras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Tickk
Little Tickks
Molly Moore Godbold
Presbyterian Circle No. 4
C. P. Hutchison
C. E. Beavers
Marietta Jordan
J. J. Akin
Dell Wilson
Florence Currie
Robert Fowler
Phil Huey
Polly Tickle
Maude M. Gruby
Joe Inez Wootten
W. H. Dyer
Graham Public Library Monthly Report October 1924
Mrs. M Dowdle reports October 1924 at Graham Public Library with 26 days open 98 7 books loaned average daily circulation 36. Donors: Mrs Susan Mowry Miss Edna Bowron Miss Whatley. New titles include Cowboy Songs John Lomax With the Makers of Texas Bol ton and Barker Voices of the Southwest Greer. References and encyclopedias in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Public Library
M. Dowdle
Susan Mowry
Edna Bowron
Miss Whatley
John Lomax
Texas
Bolton and Barker
Southwest
Greer
Price family visits son at Austin College in Sherman
Mr and Mrs Nat Price and Miss Mattie Queen and Robert Lee spent the week end in Sherman visiting Nat Bud Price Jr who is attending Austin College. They praised the college for its Christian spirit and its long standing tradition among Texas institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Price
Mattie Queen
Robert Lee
Sherman
Nat
Bud) Price, Jr
Austin College
Hound Association Plans Wolf Hunt at Corbett Ranch
The Hound Men's Association of Graham organizes a wolf hunt on Corbett's ranch south of South Bend starting Monday October 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hound Men's Association of
Graham
Corbett
South Bend
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Evelyn McLendon
Claudia O’ford
Loraine
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Leonard
Ethel Co +h
Megargel
Cty
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Mary Cate
Lina Choate
Margaret Long
Ille McLaren
Ray Thomas
Jessie Is. Stegall
Frances Miller
Faye Steen
Anne Cornish
Lola Hodge
Luna Harty
Ora Harty
Hattie Martin
Bessie Mobley
Irene Mobley
Eulelia Ragland
Lillie Mae Calvin
Odessa Long
Lela Calvin
Mary Stegall McClesky
Bettie Taylor
Charles McLaren
Angel
Graham Vs. Olney
Buddy Stewart
O. Rayborn
Raymond Graham H. Counts
Lloyd Bullock
M. Riley
Glenn Wallace
Z. Simpson
Robert Fowler C. Culwell
Ross Clark C. Elliott
Noble Atkins R. Bry
G. Phillips
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