Man urges early turkey market prep for 1924 season
Graham Hide and Produce Company manager A. A. Johnson urges Young County turkey raisers to market the 1924 crop early for fair prices, noting potential larger supply but promising contracts with eastern markets and better fur prices as the season nears. He asks producers to report likely quantities to enable better contracting and car load shipments.
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A. A. Johnson
Graham Hide and Produce Company
Young County
Saint Louis
Graham
Graham High School Senior Class Officers Named
The Graham High School Senior Class elected officers, with Louise Bell as President, Mancel Birdwell as Vice-President, and Mary Louise Hallam as Secretary Treasurer. Miss Nell Sammons is sponsor, minor officers to be announced. Colors are red and white. carnations the flowers. A Pep Squad meeting elected Nell Reeves as yell leader and Floy Tom Phillips as assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham High School
Louise Bell
Mancel Birdwell
Mary Louise Hallam
Nell Sammons
Senor
Nell Reeves
Floy Tom Phillips
Second Annual Stocker and Feeder Sale in Fort Worth
On October 10 and 11 at the Live Stock Exchange in Fort Worth the Second Annual Stocker and Feeder Sale of stocker cattle will be held. Breeders of the Southwest are urged to take note while buyers from the Corn Belt are expected to attend.
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Live Stock Exchange
Fort Worth
Southwest
Corn Belt
Dowdle Requests CLSC Members Meeting Friday Morning
Mrs J E Dowdle asks CLSC members to convene at 9 o clock Friday morning September 12. The notice directs attendance of all members and outlines the scheduled gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Dowdle
Philathea Class Hosts Finance Committee Luncheon
The Philathea Class of the Baptist Church entertained the church finance committee and deacons with a luncheon at the church yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Prospects for Winning Football Team This Season
The high school football team trains intensively under Coach Evans with workouts focused on the back field. Four players Red Moore Robert Fowler Raymond Graham and Noble Atkins excel at punting and passing while eight others are close behind. The line features Walter Schenck Mancil Birdwell Barton Atcheson Glenil Wallace and others. weights average 165 pounds. Four games are scheduled Jacksboro Sept 27 Bridgeport Oct 4 Decatur Oct 18 Strawn Oct 25. Several players are out for the squad including Lloyd Bullock Noble Atkins Raymond Graham Pearl Williamson and others.
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Evans
Red Moore
Robert Fowler
Raymond Graham
Noble Atkins
Walter Schenck
Mancil Birdwell
Barton Atcheson
Glenil Wallace
Lloyd Bullock
Pearl Williamson
Buddie Stewart
Herman Johnson
Deak Matthews
Ross Clark
J. C. Allen
Jacksboro
Bridgeport
Decatur
Strawn
Jack McBrayer
Johnnie Matthews
Donald Stewart
Howard Farmer
Lloyd Kennedy
J. C. Alien
Frank Couger
Blaine Devine
Jim McGowan
Stephens
Willie Couger
Buddy Stewart
Nat Sandford
Glenn Wallace
Jerry Stinson
Orlo Owens
T O Fair Boosters Here September 17
About 125 Wichita Falls businessmen will meet the Texas Oklahoma Fair promotional train in Graham Wednesday evening from 5 15 to 7 00 o clock for souvenir distribution and entertainment featuring a bagpiper who played before King George and a Highland dance group. The train arrives Wichita Falls 5 15 p m and then leaves at 7 p m for Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Graham
Rock Island
Frank Humphries
George of England
Southern
Workers Conference by Baptists of Young County
The Baptists of Young County announce a monthly workers conference beginning Monday September 22 at the Gra ham Baptist Church. All county Baptists are invited to attend this and future meetings.
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Baptists
Young County
Baptist Church
Graham
Hughes Family Tour Through Colorado Salt Lake City and Los Angeles
Mr. Horace Hughes returned Monday from a long trip to Colorado and California. He traveled with his grandmother Mrs. Herron and Mrs. Wayland and baby. They stayed a week in Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City, then visited Los Angeles. The party crossed the desert in warm weather and Mrs. Herron fell ill, returning by train.
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Horace Hughes
Colorado
California
Fire Destroys Home of Mr George Burgess Near South Bend
George Burgess, living near South Bend, lost his house in a fire Sunday night around eight o'clock. He was away from home after some water when a lamp exploded. Mrs Burgess could not save any of the household goods.
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George Burgess
South Bend
Graham Visitors Include A C Casey and Family
Mr. A C Casey and family of Farmer visited Graham on Monday and were noted among local visitors for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Casey
Graham
Pioneer Citizens Move to Crosby County
Mr and Mrs W T Steadham sell their Mount Pleasant area ranch west of Graham and move this week to Crosby County to join their children J B Steadham John Steadham and Mrs J W Lemly. Steadham, an early Young County settler dating to 1867, recalls Uncle Pink Brooks and Indian conflicts and notes his long run as a Leader subscriber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby County
W. T. Steadham
Mount Pleasant
Graham
J. H. Robbins
Mr. Steadham
Young County
Parker Johnson
Charles Newhouse
Belknap
Pink Brooks
Brazos River
Uncle Pink
Sarah L. Dickson
J. B. Steadham
John Steadham
J. W. Lemly
Steadham
Leader
Nell Donnell and Rev. R. K. McCall Wed Quietly at Home
Miss Nell Donnell and Rev. R. K. McCall married yesterday morning at the bride’s home 816 Texas Street. Rev. E. W. McLaurin performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in San Saba after September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Donnell
R. K. McCall
Texas Street
E. W. McLaurin
Ballinger
G. L. Donnel
Eliasville
Graham
Graham High School
Denton
Paris
Presbyterian Church
San Saba
Texas
Austin College
Sherman
Bryson Gin Company Delayed by Small Fire
The Bryson Gin Company is out of commission for a few days after a small blaze yesterday. The manager says he hopes to be running again by the first of next week.
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Bryson Gin Company
Donnell Family Returns to Graham Home
G. L. Donnell and family have returned to their Graham home after spending the summer on their ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Donnell
Graham
New Livestock Sheds Pens Planned For Graham Fair
A. B. Eddleman, director of the Live Stock Division, announces enlarged sheds and new hog pens at the Graham Young County Fair opening October 7 for five days. A safe hog loading chute and washing rack improve exhibitor convenience. Entries due by 9 am October 7. animals must remain on display all five days. Premiums listed next week.
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A. B. Eddleman
Young County Fair
Graham
Eddleman
Fair Association
Livestock Department
Bonds totaling $95,190,500 approved in two years
The Attorney General's Department released a report showing bonds approved totaling $95,190,500 over the past two years. County bonds amounted to 24,585,745, city bonds 44,298,650 across 327 issues. Road districts issued 11,500,150, independent school districts 9,301,000, and common school districts 2,900,434.
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Austin
Attorney General’s Department
Fair Association Prepares Track and Amusements
President Walker leads Fair Association efforts at the fair grounds as the track nears completion. The Donald McGregor Shows, a premier carnival, will occupy the grounds for the full five days with enhanced amusements planned.
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Walker
The
Fair Association
Donald McGregor
Baker and Son Host Notable Customer Party
Baker and Son hosted a customer party inviting mothers with children. Mr. Baker served 400 ice cream cones 240 bottles of soda pop and a bushel of cakes, creating a very happy occasion enjoyed by all, especially the host.
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Baker and Son
Mr. Baker
Price Leaves for Fort Worth Visit
Mr. J. B. Price departed yesterday to visit relatives in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Price
Fort Worth
McGarr-Penix well near city limits shows flow from 3800 ft sand
The McGarr-Penix well east of the city limits on the Johnson land is flowing from the 3800 foot sand with early reports suggesting about 200 barrels per day. It is near the Whitehead Graham well which has flowed for months through two tool strings, and operators expect a commercial producer if the 3800 foot sand pays out.
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McGarr-Penix
Johnson Land
Whitehead Graham
Whitehead
McGarr
Whitehead-Graham
Whitehead- Johnson
Young County
Cotton Coming In Fast This Week
The continued dry weather drives rapid cotton open with gins running near full time. Anderson gin has ginned over 200 bales and J L Dashner gin 150 bales while Mr Crawford the public weigher has weighed more than 300 bales. If dry conditions persist the crop will be cut short and soon picked in Young County.
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Anderson
J. L. Dashner
Crawford
Young County
B Y P U Program Details September 14 1924
The B Y P U program lists Bible study Philippians three led by Miss Bessie Mayes with introductions by Miss Sallie Timmons and Mr Peavy. Music includes a piano solo by Miss Lillie Mae Calvin and readings by Miss Avis Calvin and Miss Raye Thomas.
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Philippians
Bessie Mayes
The
Philippian Church
Sallie Timmons
Mr. Peavy
Lillie Mae Calvin
Raye Thomas
Avis Calvin
Mrs King rushes to Stephenville as brother ill
Mrs B W King received a message from Stephenville that her brother Adrian Hancock was critically ill with pneumonia. Mr and Mrs King and their young son left at once to be with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. King
Stephenville
Adrian Hancock
Reverend G W Black Elected Moderator at Eliasville Baptist Association
The Eliasville Baptist association met for two days last week with Rev G W Black arriving early. He was pastor there for several years and enjoys many friends. He was elected moderator, an honor bestowed on him for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Black
Baptist Association
Eliasville
Brother Black
Mrs. R. G. Graham Dies After Appendicitis Operation
Mrs. Mary Burkett Graham, born 1867 in Louisville, died September 10 1924 after an August 24 appendicitis operation at a local sanitarium. She lived most of her life in Graham Texas and leaves husband R. G. Graham five children and four grandchildren. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery with funeral services by Rev. J W W Shuler.
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R. G. Graham
Oak Grove
J.W. W. Shuler
Messrs
R. V. Tidwell
John B. Wood
Leslie Scott Boyd Street
John Gallaher
Q. Street
H. L. Ellis
R. L. Morrison
W. A. Morris
Mary Burkett Graham
Louisville
Kentucky
Graham
Texas
Carl Knaur
Fort Worth
J. J. Lovell
Charleston
West Virginia
J. W. Barton
Nashville
Tennessee
R. G. Graham, Jr
M. K. Graham II
F. M. Burkett
Noble Beatty
Yorktown
Virginia
Methodist Church
J. G. Putama
Mr. Graham
Chicken ordinance cited over loud fowl complaints
Local complaints cite violations of the city chicken ordinance as neighbors report fowls roaming and scratching flowerbeds. The ordinance bans allowing chickens and other fowls to run at large in the city.
Local Brother Announces Cornell Appointment for Earl Logan
Mrs. J. W. Carlton receives news from her brother Earl Logan formerly of Graham that he has been named assistant in structor of Military Tactics and Science at Cornell University Ithaca New York. Friends here await details and extend congratulations to him and his wife Vivian Anderson formerly of this city.
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J. W. Carlton
Earl Logan
Graham
Cornell University
Ithaca
New York
Logan
Vivian Anderson
Pioneer Graham Figure Visits Young County Kin
Mr. Larry Holley and family from Cottle County visited relatives and friends in Young County last week. Holley was a Graham citizen in early pioneer days.
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Larry Holley
Cottle County
Young County
Holley
Graham
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T-O Fair
John J. Pershing
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