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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1925
Page
4
The Christian Herald census reports 1924 US church membership at 46,142,219, up 130 percent since 1891 and adding 690,000 members in the year. Roman Catholic led with about 16 million, Evangelical groups at 28,021,953, led by Methodists and Baptists. ministers totaled 213,229, up 3,740.
The United States department of agriculture reports 678,200,000 chickens produced last year, up 29,400,000 from 1923. Farm on-hand stocks fell to about 427,000,000 on Jan 1 1925 from 470,300,000 a year earlier due to heavier consumption and storage. Frozen poultry stocks reached 138,253,000 pounds on Feb 1, up from 99,486,000 pounds a year ago.
The quote by Gaius Glenn Atkins frames money as life’s labor turned into coin and back into life through service. It argues money’s value rests in how it is used, from small acts to grand, holy deeds, with the church offering the richest path to transform money into meaningful service and inspiration.
An excited man orders a page to check his room for an umbrella before a planned train departure. The boy returns after three minutes confirming the umbrella is indeed there.
President Coolidge saves minutes daily by transacting vast official business by telephone. He uses Main 6 as a central line and remains at work in the White House through much of his re election campaign. He directs much of the campaign from Main 6 and broadcasts speeches via telephone to stations.
About sixty acres of Buckner Orphans Home farmland in Dallas County were selected to serve as a black land demonstration farm this year.
An Osage family named Logan reports a total annual income of $70,000. Each Osage member received an average $12,000 last year from oil and gas leases, reflecting the tribe's mineral revenue distribution.
A light exchange compares spouses stubbornness with timing as one misses a 3 PM meeting, arriving near 4:30 PM. The husband refuses to admit that waiting time did him any good, sparking playful banter.
E C Reed the present city commissioner announces his candidacy for re election at the municipal election set for Tuesday April 7 at city hall. He says two years in office have brought him closer to city needs and he is better prepared to serve and has supported needed improvements. He asks voters to judge commissioners on capability and thanks citizens for their support.
Harry Carey's Flaming Forties at the National Theatre on Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, presents a vivid screen version of Bret Harte's Tennessee's Pardner. Carey brings Bill Jones to life with realism and color, surpassing previous efforts in story and execution.
A verse urging tender, attentive infant care from birth through childhood. It emphasizes love, proper nutrition, fresh air, quiet surroundings, and gentle upbringing as essential to a healthy brain development.
The verse emphasizes that success stems from close cooperation among all participants rather than weapons funds or individual prowess. It extols the immortal teamwork of every member contributing to the win.
Local residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Attendees included families from Newcastle Graham Loving Arlington and Fort Worth. A ten day singing school begins Wednesday with instructors from Stamp Music Co and Jacks onville. The community notes conclude with the death of J. B. Downey in Mineral Wells and funeral services in Jean cemetery.
The report recalls a cloudy Sunday at Henry Chapel with 11 oclock sermon by Bro. Bickley and 1:30 sermon by Bro. J W W Shuler of Graham who explained unification. The Long Hollow singing class and guests from Graham and Salem attended. Local visits include Miss Faye Moren of Fort Worth and Miss Emma McLaren's weekend with home folks.
Mayor Sam Goldwater announces a community song fest at the Bun ger school house on Friday night April 3 with W Z Kitts leading a singing school he recently conducted in Bunger. Admission is small. Grimshaw post office discontinued April 1. patrons to receive mail at Bunger.
About 150 contestants joined the recent meet with no attendance or speech records yet. The Interscholastic League district meet will be at Iowa Park on April 23 24 and 25 with many Young County reps expected. Hunt rural school already dominates declamation with two firsts and a second from three entries. Examinations for rural and village district students are offered with a one dollar fee and April 25 deadline, designated test centers include Graham Olney Newcastle and Eliasville.
High school pupils from non affiliated schools may take college entrance exams May 4 5 6 and 7 in regular courses across Texas. Credits earned will be accepted by any accredited Texas high school or college.
Public school music will be taught next session. Bunger has four teachers in the school. The census just completed shows more than one hundred pupils in scholastic age.
The family of L. J. Bower thanks friends for flowers expressions of sympathy and deeds during the illness and passing of their husband and father. Mrs. L. J. Bower John Bower and Family express appreciation for support in their dark hour.
The William Fox attraction Daughters of the Night plays at the National Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday April 8 and 9. The telephone drama relies on expert supervision to ensure realism and accuracy in every detail, promising a unique production.
Alameda scout Harry Sampel heard cries and found a woman sinking in mud off the south shore seawall. He summoned police for help. rescuers pulled her to safety after a long struggle. She suffered exhaustion but was uninjured.
The Olney census shows scholastics rising from 513 to 916 in a year, with Bitter Creek district forecast to reach at least 125. The surge strains the district’s ability to organize the school system, but communities usually adapt and build lasting infrastructure despite the emergency.
Warner Bros photoplay The Narrow Street shown next Monday and Tuesday at the National Theatre. Based on Edwin Bate Morris novel, the film blends humor mystery and a love story. Matt Moore and Dorothy Devore star as a couple in a comic predicament as they navigate imagined husband and wife status.
The Tackett residence at 906 South Oak hosted Leela Tackett tenth birthday party last Saturday with close friends in attendance. Pink candy baskets served as favors. Mildred Walker won the prize in the contest while Thelma Hughes received the booby prize. Guests included Bernice Phillips Valrie Moody Norman C Fraser Helen McGuire Ranell Perkins J W Garvin J B Garvin Oleta Fay Garvin Mamie Burgess and others.
Mr. Ervin Watts of Grimshaw said the Grimshaw post office will be discontinued this week. He warned residents of Oil City face inconvenience as they must fetch mail from Bunger.
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