Young County Fair Directors Advance Planning for November Event
Directors of the Young County Fair Association finalize plans for the first annual fair in West Graham near the ball park. The premium list is published, notes are issued to fund the event, and construction of sheds and a large exhibition building is planned with hopes of readiness before the November 8 9 10 dates.
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Young County Fair Association
Leader
Graham
Ball Park
Wichita Falls
Salt Creek
Fourth Street
Walker
Chamber of Commerce
Johnson Suffers Gasoline Burns in Roadside Fire
C. C. Johnson suffered burns on his hands when a gasoline can on his truck caught fire on the Graham and Loving road. He saved the truck and fuel, spilled some on the cushion destroying it, and credits static electricity as the likely cause. He notes a state rule requiring a grounding chain, which had been displaced by rough roads.
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C. C. Johnson
Graham and Loving
Johnson
Small Fish Story From Rock Creek Catch
Pat Wood Dee Harkey and Greg Howard fished on Rock Creek last Tuesday night and brought in three catfish early Wednesday morning. The smallest weighed over six pounds and locals saw the catch. A drum or scaly fish about eight inches was reportedly swallowed by a larger catfish before it released the smaller catch.
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Pat Wood
Dee Harkey
Greg Howard
Rock Creek
Graham
Sam Acton Visits Graham From Southwestern Paper
Mr. Sam Acton of the Southwestern Paper Company was a business visitor in Graham this morning.
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Sam Acton
The
Southwestern Paper Company
Graham
Graham Postoffice Sets Strong Record in Bond Sales
Postmaster C L Long reports the Graham postoffice ranks second in government securities sales in the eleventh federal reserve district, surpassing large cities. Monthly sales exceed last month with Treasury Savings Certificates in 1000, 100, and 25 dollar denominations, and a yearly per-buyer limit of 5000 dollars.
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C. L. Long
Postoffice Department
Graham
Federal Reserve
Graham High School Football Ready for Jacksboro Trip
Graham High School works overtime in practice games ahead of the September 29 opener at Jacksboro. A scrimmage against ex stars is planned, with more tuneups likely before the first league contest. The district outline requires joining the league, signing contracts, and reporting results within 24 hours after each game.
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Graham
Jacksboro
Ball Park
Cogdell
Wichita Falls
Bridgeport
Electra
Burkburnett
S ¥Insmore
Roy B. Henderson
Inter‘scholasthe Leaggue
University of Texas
Austin
Texas
B. M. Dinsmore
Superintendent P M Johnston Returns to Young County Schools
Superintendent P M Johnston opened South Bend schools in Young and has prior teaching stints in South Bend and Graham. He recently earned a degree from North Texas State Normal and is regarded as a devoted educator by his many friends.
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P. M. Johnston
South Bend
Mr. Johnston
Young
Graham
North Texas State Normal
Young County
Smiths to Return from New Orleans for Houston Relocation
Mr and Mrs W G Smith will return Sunday from New Orleans for a brief visit with Mrs Smiths parents Mr and Mrs J E Dowdle before moving to Houston where they will establish their home.
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W. G. Smith
New Orleans
Eliasville Fire Leaves Town with Major Losses
A Tuesday 6:50 AM blaze destroyed multiple wooden structures in Eliasville including Joyce Mitchell Drug Store May Grocery Arlington Hotel Davis Building and White’s Barber Shop with total losses around 25000 dollars. Post office mail saved and First State Bank damaged. Several residents and local firms listed among the affected property owners. The fire marks the third major blaze in two years with plans for new, more substantial buildings forthcoming.
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Eliasville
Joyce & Mitchell Drug
May’s Grocery
Arlington Hotel
Finley Sisters Confectionery
White’s
Davis
First State Bank
L. O. Herrington
Russell Tyra
W. T. Donnell
H. C. Brock
Bill McGlamery
Crowds Gather for Graham Merchants Prize Distribution
The Retail Merchants Association of Graham handed out 750 in gold last Saturday drawing seven to eight thousand residents. An October 6 giveaway of another 750 was announced. Thirty prizes were awarded including 250 to Mrs. E A Jacks and 100 to E Thigpen, with many 10 awards listed. The association promotes Graham trade growth and monthly prize giveways.
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Retail Merchants Association of
Graham
W. W. Storm
Bunger
C. L. Burton
Loving
W. G. Goldston
R. B. Ward
Newcastle
Association
E. A. Jacks
E. Thigpen
L. A. Burney
Ada Hinson
E. A. Bradshaw
W. B. Hinson
B. G. Adams
J. D. Upham
G. W. Alberts
Moore’s Dairy
Joe Kehkders
T. J. Eddleman
H. M. Lee
Erwin Senkel
John Bower
Joan R. Lock
L. V. Himes
Lora Seddon
Lois Johnson
C. Y. Vaughan
C. C. Todd
W. R. Grandbury
R. L. LeSage
Z. L. Ramsey
Cleo Woodrum
E. W. Bray
J E. Parsons
Claude Bloodworth
George Bell
Lions Club Members Back Local Football Season
The Lions Club held its regular meeting last Friday. New member H J Hubbard of Hubbard Motor Company joined. Members decided to support the high school football team by buying season tickets or a grandstand section, signaling strong enthusiasm for a successful season.
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Lions Club
H. J. Hubbard
The
Hubbard Motor Company
Lions
Miss Allie Maude Bynum Goes to Boulder for University
Miss Allie Maude Bynum departed yesterday for Boulder Colorado to enroll at the state university.
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Allie Maude Bynum
Boulder
Colorado
State University
Legion to Show The Man Without a Country at National
The Ligon Daniel Post of the American Legion will run two night picture shows September 19 and 20 at the National Theatre. They lease the venue for the event and will present The Man Without a Country plus a comedy. High School Band and an inside orchestra will provide music.
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American Legion
Ligon-Daniel Post
National Theatre
Legion Boys
National
Pat Wood
Rock Island offers free Chicago trips for farm club winners
The Rock Island Lines will provide round trip transportation to Chicago for one boy or girl in each county as a reward for Farm Boys and Girls Club contest success. Winners must be selected by state agricultural college officials with extension agents, for the International Live Stock Exposition in December 1923.
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H. Bennett
Rock Island
Graham
Chicago
A. L. Robertson
Blanche Hart Smith
Texas
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
State Agricultural College
L. M. Allen
Rock Island Lines
Illinois
Agricultural Colleges
Centipede Displayed After Weed Burning Incident
Mr Pat Wood showed a large centipede found while burning weeds at his home He said he felt the palsy and stopped burning further weeds after seeing the arthropod in his arms.
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Pat Wood
Mr. Wood
Paving Progress in Graham Texas Square Project
Excavation for the square around city hall to Guaranty State bank is completed and concrete pouring will start. Plan changes at the northeast corner delayed work a few days. Graham supporters note the town’s delays and hope for completion soon despite prior repaving delays.
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Guaranty State Bank
Graham
Texas
Graham considers consolidation of two telephone systems
Plans for merging Graham's two long separate telephone systems advance after year of discussions. Secretary Walker of the Chamber of Commerce leads talks with attorneys and company representatives. City officials met recently as plans tighten and a unified, modern system appears possible in the near future.
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Graham
Walker
Chamber of Commerce
Jubilee Carnival At Shawnee Park Nets $70
The Civic League held a Jubilee Carnival at Shawnee Park last Friday evening. A good crowd attended and booths were staffed by committees. Receipts were about $70 as reported by The Leader. Music was provided by the high school band. The event pleased the boys who were guests of the league and praised the ladies for knowing what pleases them.
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Civic League
Shawnee Park
Sam Hill Heads West on California Business Trip
Sam Hill and his family departed this week in their car for California. He has extensive interests in the state and will remain there for an extended period to oversee his business affairs.
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Sam Hill
California
Walter Allen Jr Heads to Texas Military College
Walter Allen Jr. left Monday for Terrell Texas to attend the Texas Military College for the coming session. He was asked to report early for football practice. The coach expects a strong team this year.
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Walter Allen, Jr
Terrell
Texas
Texas Military College
Miss Bessie Mayes Heads to Bridgeport for Fair Work
Miss Bessie Mayes leaves Sunday for Bridgeport to begin her assignment as high school teacher during the Young County Fair from November 8 to 10.
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Bessie Mayes
Bridgeport
Young County Fair
Presbyterians Triumph as Methodists Lose Hard Fought Series
In Graham the Presbyterians clinched the second half with an 11 to 8 win over the Baptists, setting up a three game series with the Methodists to decide the overall champion. Pitchers Conley and Smith starred in a tight finale as both clubs fielded strong defenses and limited hits.
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Presbyterians
Methodists
Baptists
Graham
Warren
Conley
Smith
Methodists Abribpoae
Beacsincecboness
Sweeden
W. Price
Barbee
Uattlebaum
Tg So
Rubenkoenig
B. Price
Rehder
Brandon
Mrs J R McCarroll Honored During Graham Visit
Mrs J R McCarroll returned to Bullard last week after visiting Graham friends including Mesdames H L Morrison and A A Morrison. An informal reception at Mrs A A Morrison’s home welcomed her with about thirty guests and refreshments.
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J. R. McCarroll
Bullard
H. L. Morrison
Mrs Graham Hosts Bridge Party for Fort Worth Cousin
Mrs E S Graham entertained informally with a bridge party Saturday night honoring her cousin Mrs Berkley Spiller of Fort Worth. Four tables of bridge and the evening were pleasantly spent.
Mrs L B Scott Visits Sister In Dallas
Mrs L B Scott is visiting her sister Mrs E E Allen in Dallas this week as reported in local society notes.
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L. B. Scott
E. E. Allen
Dallas
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Young CO. Fair
Graham Postoffice
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