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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1925
Page
7
Paris Tailors under Ben Paschall upgrade shop with modern dry cleaning plant and a Glover purifying system. All gasoline powered equipment is placed outside the shop for fire safety. Jack Wynne from Olney joins to head the dyeing department as five copper dyeing vats are added.
Mrs. D. E. Scott, mother of Mrs. C. E. Hockaday, died Friday afternoon at her daughter's home. She was born in Alabama nearly 85 years ago, moved to Texas about twenty years ago to Ladonia, and was buried beside her husband. Survived by seven sons and one daughter, with several sons in Hunt and Fannin counties.
Graham High School students showcase work in the Domestic Art Department style show to pick representatives for the state clothing contest in Austin this spring. A recent fund raising play supported the Graham contingent, and the public is urged to attend Friday at 3 15 to view the girls’ year’s progress.
During the Boynton Klingman revival five adults and fifteen children were baptized. Two adult members transferred to this church. Easter sunrise prayer meeting led by Judge Penix. Bible School opens at 9 45. Easter goal is 200. Eleven o clock sermon “The Glory of Christianity” by Brother Klingman. Evening topic “After Conversion What?” Recent converts urged to attend 7 45. Publicity Committee.
Mrs. Clyde Knight Mrs. Leon Slaughter and Miss Allie Roach of Newcastle were in Graham yesterday.
The IL Pensoroso Literary Society finished its second semester on Friday April 8 1925. The administration was successful with meetings studying Milton and Texas writers and legends. Pins bearing The Thinker emblem were ordered for members and new officers are Louise Bell president Clematis Taylor vice president Daisy Rush secretary Merle Guinn monitor Maurie Jarnagin critic.
The L Allegro Literary Society met Friday April 3. Reading by Pauline Braddock music by Dorothy Hudson and a debate on Dish Rag vs Broom with the affirmative winning. Officers elected for six weeks: Lillian Widmayer president Dorothy Hudson vice president Ollie Mae Hill secretary and treasurer Mila Frances Padgett critic.
The Presbyterian Intermediate C E met last Sunday April 5 with songs 102 and 84, roll call, minutes, and scripture Psalm 101. Topics included church service expectations led by Willie George, and talks by Robert Hallam and Bess Baynes supported by special music from Bessie and Bonnie Bryan. Mattie Queen Price spoke on motivating service as Mizpah.
Baby Peggy leads a strong cast in The Law Forbids directed by Jess Robbins from Bernard McConville's story. The film screens next Monday and Tuesday with stars including Robert Ellis Winifred Bryson Elinor Fair James Corrigan Hayden Stevenson. Peggy's parents seek separation under a judge's guidance.
Mrs R L Willimas injured in an auto wreck is improving and able to be up. Ribs were broken in the crash. She was riding with her son in law D J Brandon and his family who also sustained minor injuries. Mrs Brandon was injured slightly and Mr Brandon had a few bruises.
Willie Lester of Graham, formerly a local boy, is named one of the twenty five top entrants in The Leader’s nationwide drawing contest tied to the Folks in Our Town comic strip. The paper notes a small drawing of all winners.
The American Legion dance is moved to 9 30 p m from 9 00 p m due to program at the high school auditorium for the DeMolay Band benefit.
Mr Henry Williams Sr of New Castle hosted a Graham visitor today in a brief social exchange.
Mr. L. D. Lovett, accompanying Mrs. Lovett during her illness in Mineral Wells, spent a brief interval in Graham this week.
Mrs C D Hoover of Amarillo Texas visits Graham recalling her aunt Mrs M V Bell and other relatives. She formerly lived here and will be remembered by early settlers as Miss Lena Bright.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Miller Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Harrison of Kinefick Oklahoma spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. James Miller Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kennedy. Also visiting was Mr. Wm Miller of Wichita Falls, James’s brother.
Mrs Bettie Medlan called to renew The Leader for a further year. Her husband was among the first subscribers and since his death she has kept the paper arriving. She remains active for her age and manages her affairs.
Rufus McAfee, Graham High School honor graduate, attends Southwestern University Georgetown. He averaged 9.35 percent in his first college year and ranks among the five best students this year. He plans to finish four years of college in three.
Miss Eloise Morrison of Dallas visits Graham with friend Miss Warren. Morrison teaches at St. Mary's College and Warren teaches at Oak Cliff High School. They toured Graham High School and praised its organization.
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