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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1923
Page
10
The Epworth League presents a service with the theme Why We Believe the Bible is the Word of God. Song numbers 15 and 207 precede prayer and scripture from 1 Timothy 8 14 17. Special music and multiple talks by W D Mc Farlane Miss Arnie Barrett Mr W G Mobley Miss Nell Hoag followed by announcements Song 242 and benediction.
Mr. W. W. Howard and wife and Corbett Howard and wife of Quanah visited relatives in Graham this week.
The Grand Jury reports six days of session from September 8 to 10 1923 examining 113 witnesses and returning 25 indictments including eight liquor law felonies. They inspected the county jail and courthouse finding the facilities well kept and prisoners well cared for. Foreman P K Deats thanks Judge H R Wilson and county officers and asks to be discharged subject to recall.
United Artists star Charles Ray enjoyed a rare break in ten years during his first trip to New York City last year. He juggled business conferences and interviewers, missing the Brooklyn Bridge sight for eight days.
New York bond sales were weak with total transactions Thursday at 6.516 million versus 10.624 million on the same day last year, reflecting a broader slow pace in financing across the country.
A mix of domestic hints on stains fabrics and cooking plus a note about Charles Ray's United Artists movie The Girl I Loved. Mentions Eda Wilcox, Jim McClenahan and James Whitcomb Riley, with Riley calling Wilcox My Golden Girl.
Belgium replies to Britain's reparations note following France and insists there can be no reduction in the amount Germany owes. The stance closes the door on any cut and supports allied claims as stated.
The sheriff will sell on the first Tuesday of October 1923 at the Graham court house door a leasehold and related oil and gas assets in Young county as the property of Mexia Star Petroleum Co and R A Craig to satisfy a $853.50 judgment in favor of M W Kribbs W H Wilson Earl Wilson and H R English. The sale follows an 1923 order of sale issued by the district court.
State Fair of Texas meet Oct 13 28 features six races daily with three stake events The Cotton Stakes Palace Majestic Handicap and Adolphus Handicap anchor the card with added purses by Dallas Cotton Exchange Palace Majestic Theaters Dallas and Adolphus Hotel support these races Joseph A Murphy will be racing judge and Arthur McKnight official starter
Art Landry and his Chica go jazz band will perform at the Coliseum, State Fair Dallas, October 13 to 28. The show features 75 performers with strings saxophones and heavy brass, delivering up to date popular music in a vivid stage production. It promises to be a highlight and novelty for fairgoers.
F C Lasater of Falfurrias Texas president of the Texas Jersey Cattle Club and Noble Lad's Lady Judy of Flowerdale Farms Dallas junior champion at the 1922 State Fair of Texas will attend the fair on October 18. Jerseys are to be judged and the Texas Jersey Cattle Club will hold a meeting and banquet that night.
Miss Johnnie Belle Leberman and Lawton M. Limpus of Wichita Falls married at her parents' home south of Olney on September 5. Rev. M D Council officiated. The couple plans brief honeymoon trips before settling in Wichita Falls.
Misses Luna and Ora Harty and William Harty were in Graham Saturday. All are successful county teachers, and Bill plans to return to Denton to teach this term.
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