Graham Students Headed to Colleges Across State
Graham high school reports many graduates bound for higher education at UT Austin Converse College A M College Baylor Simmons and more. Names listed include Willie Allen Robert Lynch M K Graham II Chauncey Penix Bud Price Adele Anderson Frances Bell Mildred Tidwell Ona Lee Blevins and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
University of Texas
Willie Allen
Robert Lynch
M. K. Graham II
Chauncey Penix
Malcolm Williams
Joe Morrison
Austin College
Nat
Bud) Price
M. College
J. B. Batchler
Converse College
Annie Lucille Morrison
Marjorie Hud
U. S. Naval Academy
R. N. McFarlane
Adele Anderson
Frances Bell
Martha Mae Morris
Katherine Morris
Baylor College
Mildred Tidwell
Ina Mae Price
Avis Calvin
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
Texas Business College
Jew
STATE VS. GRIFFIN TRIAL IN 30TH DISTRICT COURT
Prominent cattlemen Herbert Griffin and Hugh Reily Jr figure in a murder case before Judge H. R. Wilson in the 20th district. Griffin stands charged with killing Reily near Dundee Archer County May 16. Jury of twelve seated. 47 witnesses sworn. trial expected to extend through the week with high profile legal teams from Wichita Falls Archer City Graham and Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Wilson
Herbert Griffin
Hugh Reily, Jr
Dundee
Archer County
H. B. Padgett
C. F. McDonald
Earl Wheat
R. E. Murdock
L. K. Bray
W. E. French
James L. Jones
J. J. Gallaher
H. H. Clarke
H. H. Reeves
M. H. Hawkins
C. B. Cochran
Reily
Mr. Griffin
W. F. Weeks
Tarlton Morrow
R. E. Taylor
Marriage Licenses for Maurice Hall and Miss Hattie Casey
R K McCall and Miss Nell Donnell also received marriage licenses in the week, with filings listing the parties' names and upcoming ceremonies.
Martha Mary Class Presbyterian S S at National Theatre
The Martha Mary Class of the Presbyterian Sunday School plans a special campaign to boost interest and attendance while the new church is being built. Mrs. Mary T Hallam leads as teacher with Mrs J D Dawson as president and Mrs C E Beavers as secretary and treasurer. Members and former attendees are invited to meet at the National Theatre each Sunday at 9 45 AM. The meeting site is central and the weather favorable, and officers hope to surpass past attendance records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
National Theatre
Mary T. Hallam
J. D. Dawson
C. E. Beavers
Texas-Oklahoma Fair Special Visits Graham in Rain
Undaunted by rain the Texas-Oklahoma Fair Special arrived in Graham with 125 Wichita Falls boosters in mud stained uniforms. The group enjoyed an entertaining program at the northeast square corner featuring Herman Muden Frank Humphrey George Hodgins and R E Shepherd. The train then left Graham at 7 pm for Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Wichita Falls
Herman Munden
Frank Humphrey
George Hodgins
R. E. Shepherd
Faith
Oklahoma
Texas
Bridgeport
Shepherd
Southern
Casey Hall Nuptials In Farmer Community
Miss Hattie Casey and Mr A M Hall wed at the bride’s parents home in the Farmer community Sunday afternoon Rev Hawkins uncle of the bride performed the ceremony The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Casey of Young County and was raised in the Farmer area The groom son of Mr E E Hall a farmer who lived in Graham before coming to Wichita Falls and now works the family farm The couple will reside in a newly built home and receive many congratulations from friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Casey
A. M. Hall
Graham
Wichita Falls
Hearing God in Intermediate BYP U Program
The September 21 1924 BYP U program lists Lena Taylor as leader with talks on Samuel life outline and God speaking to Samuel. Participants include Clematis Vera Stephens Inez Lamons J W McLendon and topics range from hearing God to obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Leeder
Lena Taylor
Samuel
Clematis Taylor
Vera Stephens
Inez Lamons
J. W. McLendon
Premium list for Young County Fair ready for distribution
The Second Annual Young County Fair and Races announces its premium list now off the press. Director teams led by A B Eddleman and Seddon plan enlarged livestock and agricultural displays, community exhibits with prizes, a dog show, a large poultry show, and a strong home demonstration department. Educational day on October 10 invites all county schools to attend. parades, entertainment, auto and horse races with large purses plus the Donald McGregor Shows will attract crowds October 7 through 11 in Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
A. B. Eddleman
Young
Seddon
Fair Association
F. F. Parrish
Partment
Young County
H. H. Avants
Avants
A. A. Morrison
J.C. Lovelace
The
L. D. Lovett
J. W. Carlton
Donald McGregor
Graham
Graham Delivers Interesting Lecture on National Parks
Mr. M. K. Graham spoke to a large Methodist Church crowd Sunday night for about an hour about his trip to the National Parks and Alaska. He presented the sights in a convincing manner, making listeners feel they were witnessing the scenery firsthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Graham
Methodist Church
National Parks
Alaska
Negroes Seek Aid for Tubercular Home in Texas
Two colored preachers visited the city this week to promote a tubercular home for colored people to be built near Kerrville Texas. Eleven acres have been secured and over fifty thousand dollars raised for buildings. The Tyler Four State Hospital and Nurse Training School would serve Texas Arkansas Louisiana and Oklahoma. The preachers report receiving around two hundred dollars in Graham and thank supporters for encouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
Texas
Tyler
Four State Hospital
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Graham
Young County Baptist Workers Conference Opens in Graham
The first meeting of the Young County Baptist Workers Conference is set for September 22 1924 at First Baptist Church Graham with Rev Miles B Hays delivering the sermon and Rev McKinley Norman presiding over Kingdom Service reports and WMA plans for 1924 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County Baptist Workers Conference
First Baptist Church
Graham
Miles B. Hays
Hillsboro
Texas
Brother Hays
Young County Baptists
T. R. Paden
McKinley Norman
W. M
I. W. Fulgham
C. Fox Clarke
Joe Wilson
Fort Worth Visitors Mr and Mrs Henry Rehders
Mr and Mrs Henry Rehders were visitors to Fort Worth on Tuesday, enjoying local sights and meeting residents during a short stay. The event highlighted their interest in regional culture and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Henry Rehders
Fort Worth
U C V Reunion Dates for Fort Worth Hit October
The Thirty second Annual Meeting of U C V Division of Texas set for Thursday and Friday October 2 and 3 in Fort Worth with Wesbrook Hotel as headquarters. Graham asked to send a large delegation as Fort Worth vows top convention hosts. A Lake Worth barbecue and square dances planned for attendees among features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. C. V. Division of Texas
Fort Worth
Wesbrook
Graham
Lake Worth
Home Economics Popular At Local High School
The Home Economics Department attracts strong student interest with 114 total enrollments. Courses cover food and clothing, with future offerings in home nursing dietetics and design. Eight new kitchen units funded by Mr. M. K. Graham and the Lions Club, plus state and federal support, equip classrooms and dining facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley Weaver
State Department of Affiliation
M. K. Graham
Lions’ Club
Miss Evans
University of Texas
Cannon
College of Industrial Arts
Graham
First Presbyterian Church Church Begins New Building Construction
The church announces the start of construction next week with pews and air equipment removed from the current building. The National Theatre has been made available through Mr. Larmour for services until completion. Sunday School 9:45. Services 11:00 and 7:30. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Larmour
National Theatre
North Carolina Correspondence Highlights Family Ties
Mrs. C R Taylor writes from North Carolina praising family progress. Brother Taylor runs a good church with a strong start, John attends college, Mary begins a school year at a twelve teacher school, and the family enjoys a pleasant setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Taylor
North Carolina
Brother Taylor
John
Mary
Rain Ends Long Drought in Graham Territory
A drought lasting over two months was broken by heavy rain on Thursday night across Graham and nearby areas. Two inches fell in the region with additional showers earlier in June and July. The rain fills reservoirs, aids feed crops and cotton, waters stock, and improves prospects for wheat sowing and grazing this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
McGarr-Penix well near Graham strikes producing sand
McGarr-Penix well on Johnson land reported producing sand at 3839 feet after an earlier pay at 3800 feet. The well, shot and bridged at a high gas pressure, is making around 100 barrels through the bridge with work to drill through the bridge to boost output. Nearby wells J M Dunn, McGarr No 2, Whitehead Graham No 1, and Simms Oil test Willis land continue drilling as interest centers on the McGarr-Penix well and potential 200 barrel or more production once the bridge is removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Land
McGarr
Whitehead
Graham
J. M. Dunn
Scarborough Land
Simms Oil Company
Willis Land
McGarr- Penix
Advertisers Shaping The Graham Leader Ads
Mr M W Larmour frequent contributor to Moving Picture World via The Graham Leader. Advertisers seek copies of ads run in various papers. Larmour is a skilled ad writer and The Leader has capable ad men who craft effective layouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Larmour
Moving Picture
Graham Leader
Larmour
Leader
Will O Connell Visits Family From Olney on Sunday
Mr. Will O Connell traveled from Olney to spend Sunday with his family and enjoy a quiet day at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will O’connell
Olney
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Griffin
Maurice Hall
Miss Hattie E
Casey-Hall
Collins
M. Kk. Graham
County Baptist Workers Conference
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