The Graham Leader (Graham, Tex.), Vol. 64, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 18, 1940 Page: 1 of 12
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The Graham Leader
Publiahad la Nortbwaot Tm
ESTABLISHED AUGUST 16, 1S76.
With Malic* Toward Nona. With Charity For A*
VOLUME SIXTY FOUR
GRAHAM. TEYaB, THURSDAY. JANUARY 1*. 1*44
NUMBER TWENTY-FOUM
FISHING
AROUND
By Trout
i
There is no greatness in a man
without sympathy.
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Don't lose faith in your fellow
mans There are over 180 million
Americans who have never given
you a nasty dig.
• a a • a
Just now there is growing mean-
ing for the word candidate, soon to
mean among other things, taffy and
dates, for a lot of earnest office
Blizzard
Sweeps Over
North Texas
| Owner pf $15,000 Bull To Sell Herd
aeekers.
•I*'
What would you think if you
ahould suddenly discover the motor
in your body about ground out.
Drinking intoxicants is like throw-
, , ing aand into the bearings of an
1 electric ipotor.
A blizsard with new low temper- ,
atures swept over all north Texas
Wednesday night and early Thurs- j
day morning.
The drop in temperatures was ac |
companied by a driving wind and
some snow that made it hard on!
livestock throughout West and
northwest Texas.
The thermometer in the Texas |
panhandle towns showed the mer-
cury hOyering close to the aero !
mark.
At Graham the U. S. Weather
Bureau station showed a low of greatest surprises in Hereford his-
12 degrees above early this morn- tory was given cattlemen this week
ing. Some snow fell Thursday when John B. Stribling A Son, na-
Unusual Record of Payments
On FSA Loans Shown By
Young County Farmers
ROTAN, Jan. 17.—One of
We’re grateful for a nice fish din-
ner at the home of Mf. and Mrs.
O. J. Matthes. If there’s anything
a Trout likes it la more flah. Mat-
thes la one of the most successful
flaharmen in these parts and one
of the reasons for his liking Gra-
ham is that there are numerous fish-
ing places in short distance.
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In the Governor's Sunday morning
broadcast he said “Come to see us,
bring your horse feed and stay all
day." Next day we received the re-1
port from Austin that the chairs
had been removed from the recep-
tion room at the Governor’s offices.
Maybe the Governor figures that
during these dangerous traffic days
the visitors ahould stand outside
with the horses. And too, the vis-
itors can then luck up all the aand
they want to and it won’t bother—
the horses.
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Mrs. Pat Yanoey has a dog that
la worth hie weight in rubber. The
other maraing when melting snow
and ice wee everywhere her Spite
dog brought to her door a lady’s
rubber overshoe. She took it away
from him. Soon afterwards she
heard him scratching at the door
•gain and he offered her the mate
to the shoe he had brought first,)
her e pair of lady’s galoshes
on a day like that. However, if
the Owner win call and give descrip-
tion Mrs. Yancey will gladly return
them.
It’s fine to have a good friend
like A. J. Bryan who left on our
doth a doxen of as fine, large, white
egga as we ever saw. They’re go-
ing well with some of that fine
country ham from another friend
and previously acknowledged. Friend
Bryan has been a successful poultry
raiser for fifteen years and makes
a good living every year from prof-
its on 400 white hens. He says the
secret of success with poultry is
keeping the best strain of chickens
that ean be secured and taking the
same careful care of them aa If each
were worth as much as a cow.
There’s room in this country for
scores of just such egg factories *!»
he operates. On his 400 henr the
past 12 months he reporta a profit
of 1*10.92. He had to buy much
of his feed, too, because of the
drouth. What he can do,
ean do.
morning. , tionally known Hereford breeders of
j'Rotan, Texas, announced that their
j entire herd of Anxiety 4th Herc-
I fords are to be dispersed at auction
, on February 5. The animals are
those heretofore retained in the
I herd and never before offered for
, 'ale. The offering consists of 20
| cows, 12 heifers, 14 heifer calves,
■_ 9 hard bulla and 8 bull calves.
C. W. Akers, County Commission-1 The Stribling annual sales have
er of Precinct 2, has authorised this | — '■— --- ■ -
paper to announce that he is a can-
didate for reeleetion.
Mr. Akers asks that it be said
C. W. Akers Asks
Election Again
As Commissioner
the been high marks of the Hereford in-
dustry. To breeders, the dispersion
of this small but select herd of
Anxiety 4th Herefords will rival In
importance the sale of the parent
herd of Gudgell A Simpson at lnde-?
pendence, Missouri, in June, 1910,
the reason being that the Stribling
herd has, during the past few years,
become known as one of the most
important fountain heads of Anxi-
ety 4th Herefords. ,
In building his herd, iMr. Strib-
ling not only bought what he con-
(ContinuH on last page)
Sixty Farmers Of
County To Receive
Work On WPA
Dan Cusenbary
Is Candidate For
heretofore and promises to perform a n ij
that office with due consideration to ASSeSSOr-LOlIeCtOr
that he sincerely
consideration and
appreciates the .
given him '
ail and with the best of hit ability.
“I feel that my experience and
knowledge in the county’s affairs
and particularly in road matters is
The Graham Leader has bcea
G. Earl Hutchings
Runs For County
Assessor-Collector
* G. Earl Hutchings who, has been
Deputy Tax Collector and Assessor ment
Sixty Young county farmers will
have an opportunity to work for s
period of sixty days and will be as-
signed to work on existing WPA |
projects throughout the county a? a
result of special emergency assist-
ance granted by the Farm Security
Administration, following evidence
of drought conditions presented by
D. A. Adam, county agent.
The WPA is cooperating in put-
ting these people on their rolls in
order to make them eligible for
work. The Commissioners' Court is
furnishing personnel to handle all
applications and the couty agent’s
office is handling all publicity and
educational work. After applications
have been taken, certification for
work will be made by the Farm Se-
curity Administration committee and
will be done upon the basis of the
(needs as shown in the applications
filed. O. Ray Brown is FSA rural
supervisor for Young county.
This emergwwy appropriation is j
designed specifically for meeting C fXrvtrir'fc fL
the dire needs due to drought of V/UUI l VAJIIVILli) v/Il
people in rural areas. Further, thi 1
appropriation provides for employ-
of sixty farmers in addition
'Farmers of Young county who
had borrowed money for farm oper-
ations from the Federal Security
Administration showed a far better
percentage on payments on those
loans .the past year than of any
otjier county in the district, accord-
ing to O. Ray Brown, supervisor for
this territory.
His report shows that the total
amount due in 1939 was $8,746.83,
but the total amount collected* was
$10,117.97, showing considerable
more paid back than was due for
that year.
His report shows that a total at
$53,558.00 was loaned during the
year 1939 for the purchase of eight
farms for tenant farmers wanting
to buy their own land under the
Federal Security. Administration's
home purchase plan.
The report shows that a total of
$65,138.17 was loaned to farmers in
this vicinity divided as follows:
capital goods for farm operation
$16,293.50; for operating expense
$13,948.20; refinancing of old debts
$32872.37; food and clothing to
needy farmers $2,024.10 and that the
following purchases were made: 178
dairy cows, 97 beef cows, 248 sheep,
152 goats and 19 hogs.
_ m_____w ___________ authorised to announce D. D. (Dan) ,tor a number of years and served in to the regularly employed WPA per-
a qualification'worth much consid- Cu**nb*ry » candidate for Coun- various other important responsibil- sonnel and will be extended over a
eration," Mr. Aker* declared.
"And I feel that I am now in bet-
ter position than ever to render the
most efficient service to this pre-
cinct,”
He i* well known throughout
district end county.
ty Tax Assessor-Collector. I (ties
Mr. Cusenbary says he has been]has
in the county service but who i two month’s period.
held an elective office, This assistance would
not have
in Young county all his life and . Wednesday announced as a candi- | been possible had it not been that
known state for the office of County Taxi Young county was designated as an
is perhaps one of the best known •
men in the county, and few thsrgfAses
Intoxicated And
Theft Charges
and Collector.
emergency drought county.
Three convictions for driving
while intoxicated and taro convic-
tions for burglary were results sf
Tuesday’s proceedings In the
jack Ligon Is
Candidate For
Commissioner
the ,r* who *ny more of the cHD > He was born and reared at Olney, Due to the foresight of the Young District Court here, over which
■enship than he. It is declared. i attended Olney Public Schools and County Land Use Planning commit-
| He has been closely identified with | then had two years college work, tee and Yeung County Commission-
! religious and lodge circle for years Mr. Hutchings for years has been ere' Court in making a study of pre-
»nd formerly held the, office he now ! active in county affairs, ia an actjvc vailing drought conditions, D. A.. were assessed in the ease of B. F-
eeeks, that being several years ago, lodge and church worker and is con- Adam, county agent, appeared be- Hewitt, charged with driving while
Judge Allan D. Montgomery paw-
sided.
A $150 fine and 10 days in jail
however. | mdcre<i one of the most conscientious fore a hearing of the Texas Rail-
“Beoause of the experience I had and diligent workers in the county road Commission with the evidence
in holding that office previously T j service, usually being the first to for the need and the request that
feel adequately quaffied to fulfill arrive at the court house each morn- Young county be designated as an
_____ i its responsibilities, and carry out jng fQr several years. Prior to en- emergency drought county. This
Jack Ligon, of Jean, authorised j the duties of it to the entire satis- tering work in the court house Mr. was granted and there was extend-
The Graham Leader this week to, faction of the citizens of Young I Hutchings was employed in a
intoxicated. Motion for
was overruled and notice
new trial
of appeal
was given. Bondsmen qualified and
bond was fixed at $1500.
iFHne of $50 and five days in jail
were given in case of Woodie Shook.
announce that he is a candidate for! county,” he declared in making hh
County Commissioner in Precinct 4,JdT>nouncement. » , .
subject to the Democratic primaries.* "I will make the race entirely on
Mr. Ligon is one of the
known citisvns of that precinct and
bpnk *d to Young county fanners and [who entered plea of guilty to driviag
1 ranchers reduced freight rates on while
for two years. .
His announcement Includes the fol-1 feed shipped to be used in feeding
lowing record of experience and J distressed livestock, as well as other
bestvmy own merits and will appreciate grevice: .benefits that may accrue in the fu-
the support and Consideration given ■ “J entered the service of country ture- Since the drought situation
Jean for fifteen years'by the voters. I expect to try to in WOrld war and was promoted to h»» become more acute as time has
engaged in the garage ’aee every voter in the county and the Qf sergeant 0n first day on Rone on »n<* in order to meet a need
l am asking election subject to the tj,e fjem. caused by drought in rural areas,
“Have never held an elective the Farm Security Administration j goth pleaded guilty. Terms will
(Continued on back page) 1 *'*" extended special emergency as- run concurrently with terms
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has lived in
where he is
business.
Mr. Ligon has a family and has Democratic primary nomination.
shown an active interest in schools,, ------- ------— —
roads and other matters of commun-
ity interest and feels he has knowl
edge of county affairs sufficient
qualify him for the position he
asks, as well as having business
experience and knowledge of condi-
tions snd needs of the people he
hopes to serve as Commissioner.
“I appreciate the consideration
and support given me in the elec-
tion two years ago when I sought
this office and will appreciate the
consideration of my
I
Similar decision
of W. T. Ronton
intoxicated.
was found in case
on same charge.
Doyle Martin, 18, and Allen King.
19. both of Wichita Falls, charged
jointly with burglary of the Western
Auto Store in Olney on Nov. 2.
each given two-year terms.
^ i Only Eleven Days
Remain for Poll
Tax Payment •
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Here's Another Bible suthority for
advertising. It's found in Ruth 4:4
and reads: “Advertise thee, saying
buy it, before the inhabitants and
before the elders of my people.”
Yes sir! It was old Boat of the
long, long ago, talking, and you’ll
note he urged that the ad he was
talking about get complete cover-
age, before all the people, for
was wanting to get an estate
straightened out in order that he
might marry the beautiful young
widow Ruth. When a man, ancient
this year,” Mr. Ligon said. .
Contributions Made
To Public Library
Several contributions hsve been
made to the Graham Public Library
recently. Among these are fifteen
books given by Rev. R. V. Hamill,
two books given by Nelms Joyce
Kimmell, snd an eight volume set
of The Book of Life, which pertains
to the Bible, contributed by Mrs.
E. H. Morrison.
The Book of Life volumes are
A total of 1738 poll tax receipts
had been issued this morning by
Raymon Thompson, tax assessor-
qualifications collector. With a deadline of Jan-
J. J. Atkinson
Is Candidate For
County Treasurer
sistance in the form of grants and
or loans.
Quality Stockers
In Demand At
Auction Here
J* modern, wants to sell anything ^ on ^ R, J>mM „raion of
badly enough he will resort to ad- ^ Bib|f .nd cow en.
; tire Bible, containing over 4,000
1 pages, 750 picture*, and 55 colored
I reproductions. The volumes explain
Bible stoi
Bible pictures, and give nine excel-
lent courses for Bible rtudy and a
complete index. _
uary 81, voters hsve only 11 more
days in which to pay if they are
to vote in the county and state
elections to be held this year.
The number issued is less than
half the 4545 receipts issued for
1938 and barely more than half of
the 3318 receipts issued for 1939,
which was not an election year.
Property owners who were 61
years old the first day of 1940 are
allowed free votes, as are all who
become 21 between January 31, 1940,
and the date of the election this
year. Persons who became 21 dur-
ing 1939 may secure exemptions at
the tax office.
A strong demand for
steers and heifers, with
quality
J. J. Atkinson of South Bend, well
known business man who has a host
of friends throughout Young coun-
ty, is a candidate for County
Treasurer, and submits the following steady for all classes of stock, was
brief facts concerning his qualifi- shown at the Thursday sale of the
cations for this office: Graham Livestock Auction here. __________
“I am a native Texan, having prices were steady and up and vol- j heard Wednesday,
lived in and around Young county Ume showed increase over last week. | Winston McCombs cited for con-
fer forty-five years. For the past. Francis Miller of Graham sold ! tempt of ^urt in connection with
sixteen years I have been employed choice lot of 5, head of high quality ) charge of non support of child, was
by the Morrison-Smith Lumber j*rM.y heifers and whiteface steers.; three days in jail and assessed
Company, acting as manager of j c Hawkins of Graham sold lot
run
viously given the pair for a Wich-
ita Palls car theft.
Cask against Carrol Pound, chacg-
[ ed with assault with intent to mur-
der, was dismissed for lack of evi-
dence. -
The case of Gerald Hoffman,
charged with theft over $50, was
continued until the May term of
court on motion of the state, as a
result of witness being absent.
Hoffman was returned here from
Minnesota, where he waived extra-
demand dition.
All civil jury cases for the weak
have been settled. A number of
motions and routine matters ware
their yard at South Bend.
$50 fine, assistant district attorney
of quality white face heifers. I. E. Loft;,, sported.
“My experience in this business Mercer of Olney sold one white face
with other varied experiences along bull calf at $55.50 and other stock.
with my business education qualifies Large* consignors included C. L.;truck *n<l trailer load*
1 John ”---*- —
hi* <
Jjti
V even
Our neighbor, publisher Len War-
ren of the Olney Enterprise has a
hobby of training hounds to hunt
wotva*—and makes tome pin money
”4h* side, for H is reported he
sells some of his well trained dogs
at $86 to $100. Livestock men are
grateful, too, for the fine work of
his dogs in that section. A hound
good sport—he advertises his
ing to the wolf and gives H an
•van break in the chase.
e e e
A few more revolutionary plots
ike that revealed in New
ay by J. Edgar Hoover
me to fulfill the duties of this office. i)arnen, 15 head of stock, Pete Kin-1 John Young. Jr
This is the first time that I or any derson of Jacksboro, Blackie Shahan lot of quality white
of my relatives have sought a public of Graham, 12 good calves, J. Bur-jT-
office. pess, 13 head of white face steers., f»<* *•«*. Texas Packing Cm
I “Realizing the responsibilities of L. E. McCleskey of South Bend.
NOTICE | this office I pledge my honest and <00d white face steers, H. J. John-
- sincere effort* in carrying on the of Elbert, mixed load, J. H
The regular meeting of the Ligon- work, if I should be elected. I sin- Crum of Jacksboro, load of mixed 8®600 each.
purchased one
face calves, J.
Martin bought a load of white
le, and Te:
pany of Graham took loads of hags
and cattle. O. H. Parrott of Wood-
son took two white face heifara at
York
will be held Monday night at 7:16
o’clock in the Legion Hall of the
Memorial Auditorium.
voters of Young county. If 1 should white face cattle,
fail to see each on* personally, N Qrr of Jean,
which ia quite
large county, I earnestly
your support snd influence.”
J
solicit
of Graham,
Don’t Let Your Paper Stop!
Don't let your subscription axpiro. Because of increasing
coat of newsprint and new postal regulations you may have
to bo cut off aooa, if not paid up in advanc*. SUBSCRIBE
NOW WHILE SPECIAL CASH RATE IS STILL ON! Special bum* Tuesday After • visit ware
rate now only $1, if you livo in Young county To other, die will take trip, to San Antonio
61.SO—save 80c NOW! You mood IV Leader this big year and the Carolina.
»■’*> afford to nuaa. rest.
Other active buyers included C. L.
Hill, Don Parrott of Woodson, E. H.
Epps of Harrell, T. McWhorter, Oscar Oat-
probable in such a Jmckibor0i horse*. Ernest Heighten let> G- Smlth‘ (JroT«r Hayes of Grm-
---of Graham, Bill Simms. B. Parrott b»"«. « Shepard of Graham, Freak
I of Woodson, O. K. Burgess of Mason, H. O. Minkley, T. E. Flavor <
Throckmorton. J. Brashears of Ore- °,n'y- buy‘n*
I ham, Clifford Aahley of Graham. J. | Copeland Brothers of Antelope, load
O. Reed of Pickwick, C. Ballard of ^
on last peg-1 of 1840. It’ll fiva you nowd you
MISS SOWELL LEAVES
Misa Jimmie Sowell, who has been
with The Graham Leader for sever Olney, F. E. Footer of Throckmor-
al years, went to her home hi CM- ton, W. Kunkol of Olney, A. M. Mar
"" " tin of EliaaviUe, J. R- Wright of
’Ivan, Carl Smith of Bryson, W. J.
Lawrence of Boonville, Don Parrott
| of Woodson and other consignors of
for
A
C. Ashley of Gra-
ham, J. Casey, J. Richardson, qual-
ity steers and other stack. I Wil-
liamson of Graham, D. M.
H. Denman of Breckonridge,
of mixed cattle, and other par
era of small Ma
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Trout, H. I. The Graham Leader (Graham, Tex.), Vol. 64, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 18, 1940, newspaper, January 18, 1940; Graham, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1116961/m1/1/: accessed May 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Library of Graham.