Three Weeks to Young County Fair Opens Its Gates
Three weeks remain before the Third Annual Young County Fair opens to the public. Farmers are urged to bring farm products to Secretary T. T. George for storage until opening. Premium lists explain exhibits, rules and awards, with emphasis on livestock entries and cooporation across the county to ensure a successful, united community event.
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Young County
T. T. George
Chamber of Commerce
Association For
Rain finally comes to Graham after long dry spell
Last Thursday morning the weather report forecast a rain and sprinkles. On September 10 heavy showers dropped 1.61 inches, the best rain since May. Some areas had more, others less, with six to seven miles west lighter. W C Reed and others noted fair rain but not stock water. Sowing turnip seed began after the rain, and another rain is hoped to finish turning the season.
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Graham
Price family updates Sher man student and paper routes
Nat Bud Price has returned to Sherman to attend Austin College. His mother arranged for The Leader to be mailed to his Sherman address and also sends Wallace Price in Vernon, Texas, his home paper.
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Nat
Bud) Price
Sherman
Austin College
Wallace Price
Vernon
Texas
Whitehead Home Burns on East Fourth Street
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the C. W. Whitehead residence on East Fourth Street early Monday morning September 7. Alarm was at 1 30 a m. house unoccupied after Whitehead moved out days earlier. Previous week saw three similar fires, raising local concern. Later, a separate alarm from a Rock Island depot supply house caused a small platform blaze, quickly extinguished with no loss.
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C. W. Whitehead
East Fourth Street
Whitehead
Graham
Rock Island
Griffin case 15 set for retrial September 21
Lawyers and witnesses in the State of Texas v Herbert Griffin prepared for a retrial after a 1924 murder charge. The case arises from a gunshot death near the Reilly and Griffin ranches north of Dundee Archer County. The first trial in Graham ended in conviction but was reversed on dueling and property defense issues.
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State of Texas
Herbert Griffin
Griffin
Hugh Reilly
Reilly
Graham
Hugh Reilly, Jr
Dundee
Archer County
Ben P. Allred
John B. Rhea
James V. Allred
Leslie Humphrey
D. A. Frank
Wichita Falls
B. Y. Cummins
C. C. McDonald
Dayton Moses
Fort Worth
Bakers Celebrate Grove Street Store Anniversary
Baker and Son hosted customers and their children on the grocery store’s anniversary at Grove Street. On September 12, Reverend Joe W. Bickley spoke briefly before refreshments. Seventeen cases of soda pop and ten gallons of ice cream were served to a large crowd, continuing a yearly hospitality tradition.
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Baker and Son
Grove Street
Joe W. Bickley
Paralyzed Mother Recovers After Bowie Arrival
Mrs. W. R. Stafford, struck by paralysis in Pueblo Colorado, came with her daughter to Bowie earlier this week. Morrison's ambulance met her and brought her to Graham where her condition is improving.
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W. R. Stafford
Pueblo
Colorado
Bowie
Morrison
Graham
Breckenridge Visitor Attends I O O F Lodge
Mr M J Roan of Breckenridge visited the I O O F Lodge here last Thursday night in a routine social gathering reflecting local fraternal activities.
Commissioners pledge road bond plan for lateral routes
The county commissioners urge voters in precinct No 1 to support the upcoming road bond election on September 26. They promise permanent grades and culverts on lateral roads, with spending up to 50000 dollars to improve these routes to first class condition.
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Commissioners
Commissioners Court
J B Friedel Loses Eyes In Hunting Accident
J B Friedel was shot in the face Sunday morning by W O Watkins while the three men hunted on Salt Creek near Graham. Mistaking Friedel’s hat for a squirrel in dim light, Watkins caused both eyes to be damaged. Friedel was treated at Graham Hospital then Fort Worth in an effort to save his sight. He is unlikely to see again, and Watkins is beside himself with grief over the accident.
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Messrs
J. B. Friedel
Bill Holcomb
W. O. Watkins
Salt Creek
Graham
Mr. Friedel
Mr. Watkins
Graham welcomes Tom Carter and Gordon Mountain road progress
Mr Tom Carter of Sand Valley visited Graham on Tuesday and stayed with friends there. Locals believe Gordon Mountain road improvement will draw more visits from old friends in the area, making Graham a more frequent stop for travelers from that section.
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Tom Carter
Sand Valley
Graham
Gordon Mountain
Graham Welcomes New Subscriber Mrs C T Stinebower
Mrs. C. T. Stinebower joins the Graham mailing list as another new subscriber, expanding local readership and community ties.
Revival Protracted Meeting Set at Graham Methodist
Rev J W W Shuler announces two week revival starting Sunday September 20 at Graham Methodist Church. Evangelist Rev W B Andrews, prominent Methodist leader with Texas connections, will preach with Rudolph Gaffey of Anson directing singing and youth work. City singers invited to join choir.
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J. W. W. Shuler
Graham Methodist Church
W. B. Andrews
Methodist Church
Alabama
John B. Andrews
Northwest
Central Texas
Texas Christian Advocate
Cleburne
Main Street
Mexia
Withal
Rudolph Gaffey
Anson
Texas
Bryson Fair Set for Friday and Saturday in Jack County
The Bryson Fair will run Friday afternoon and Saturday September 18 and 19 in Jack County. Livestock displays and various shows headline a community event led by Bert Bryson and Ozie Moore with carnival amusements and talks by Col. C. C. French and H. G. Alford of The Progressive Farmer.
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Jack County
Bert Bryson
Ozie Moore
Col. C. C. French
Fort Worth
Col. French
Bryson
Graham High to face All Stars Friday at ball park
Graham High School footballers prepare for a tough early schedule by meeting an All Stars team at the ball park tomorrow afternoon at 4 30. The posting invites the public to see the boys in action and support the squad as they work toward the season.
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Graham High School
Ball Park
Lone Star Garage Robbed of Cash
Mr. C. E. Tate found his Lone Star Garage ransacked during the night with a screwdriver entry. The thief pried open a side door and looted the cash drawer, taking likely fifteen to eighteen dollars and possibly a wrench or two, but no tires tubes or accessories were reported missing.
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C. E. Tate
Lone Star
Mr. Tate
Adjoining counties use home labor in constructing roads
County voters are urged to back road bonds as local crews already dominate highway work. A Bryson precinct letter notes more than 80 percent of laborers are local, with some crews 100 percent home men. Daily wages range from 3 to 7 dollars, depending on task, and work may begin next spring, boosting local employment amid crop shortages and a multi million dollar spending plan.
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Bryson
Graham Music Club Opens Season With Teachers Reception
The Graham Music Club began its season with a Wednesday reception at Mrs. R. A. Duncan's home, inviting new members and public school teachers. Rooms were decorated with flowers and ferns, with music enhancing the event. Punch and wafers were served to many attendees. Miss Turner of Shawnee School performed several piano pieces, praised for their quality. The gathering noted a growing musical enthusiasm among teachers, signaling a positive impact on local schools.
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Graham Music Club
R. A. Duncan
Miss Turner
Misrepresentation of Graham road bond tax debate
A local notice denounces misrepresentations about a Graham bond election for good roads. It warns some claim residents will pay no taxes while country residents pay all taxes, urging voters to be fair, honest, and informed before casting ballots.
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Graham
Graham Public Schools Open as New Term Begins
Large influx of pupils and families to Graham Public Schools marked by opening ceremonies at Shawnee building and High School chapel. Board officials pledged efforts to maximize the new term despite tighter finances. Faculty lists show multiple recent appointments across High School East Ward Shawnee and Westminister styled by university diplomas and certifications.
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Graham Public
Shawnee
Rickman
Stanley H. Peavy
Carson and Newman College
Graham
Nell Sammons
Albany
Ivy Straw
Southwestern
Gatesville
Lois Cannon
Livingston
Verna P. Evans
University of Texas
Corsicana
Ruth Green
Italy
Lavenia Campbell
Trinity University
Olney
Caroline Glover
Pecos
Alberta Fitzpatrick
Austin College
Sherman
D. D. Shifflett
Simmons University
Abilene
Elizabeth Greek
Bowling Green
Kentucky
East Ward
Edna Brown
Brandon
Vera Precise
Bowie
Samye Peacock
A. B. Austin College
Estelle McKaig
Baylor University
Marysville
Homerette Whatleye
Sanger
Verna Mae Wingo
Wolfe City
Margye Mahard
Denton
Cora Reese
San Marcos
H. L. McKaig
Shawnee School
Mary E. Burns
Cameron
Ernestine Davis
Fort Worth
Loree Turner
Thelma Ferguson
Edna Mae Reese
Westminister College
Tehuacana
Gretta Minter
A. B
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Young County Fair
Weather Report
Burns
Herbert Griffin Case
C. T. Stinebower
Bryson Fair
Graham School
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