Paris Tailors Install Improved Equipment
Graham's Paris Tailors under Ben Paschall expand with a modern dry cleaning plant and Glover purifying system all outside fireproofed areas. Jack Wynne from Olney will lead the new dyeing department adding copper vats. Pleating and dyeing services will be enhanced with latest gear, ensuring in-town dyeing and finishing without outsourcing.
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Graham
Ben Paschall
Paris
Paschall
Jack Wynne
Olney
Paris Tailors
Paschal
Mrs. D. E. Scott Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. D. E. Scott mother of Mrs. D. E. Hockaday died at her daughter’s home last Friday afternoon. She was born in Alabama nearly eighty five years ago and moved to Texas about twenty years ago settling in Ladonia. She leaves seven sons and one daughter and was a Christian Church member. The body was shipped to Ladonia for burial beside her husband who died nine years ago. Her sons Ed H. and J. R. Scott and Mr. C. B. Hockaday accompanied the remains.
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D. E. Scott
D. E. Hockaday
Ladonia
Texas
Hunt
Fannin
Scott
Christian Church
C. B. Hockaday
Messrs
Ed H
J. R. Scott
Graham High School Style Show Promises Notable Creations
Pupils in the Domestic Art Department prepare a style show at Graham High School Friday at 3 15 pm. The event invites public attendance to select representatives for the state clothing contest in Austin this spring. A prior fundraiser supported the Graham school team for the Austin trip.
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Graham High School
Austin
Graham School
Christian Church Notes Easter Revival Actions
During the Boynton Klingman revival five adults and fifteen children were baptized. Two adult disciples transferred membership. Easter sunrise prayer meeting led by Judge Penix. Bible School opens at 9 45. Goal is 200 on Easter. At 11 o clock Brother Klingman preaches The Glory of Christianity. Evening subject After Conversion What. Newly converted urged to attend 7 45. Publicity Committee.
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Christian Church
Penix
Brother Klingman
Newcastle Ladies Visit Graham Yesterday
Mrs Clyde Knight, Mrs Leon Slaughter and Miss Allie Roach of Newcastle were in Graham yesterday.
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Clyde Knight
Leon Slaughter
Allie Roach
Newcastle
Graham
Il Pensoroso Society Ends Semester With Weaker Yet Successful Term
The Il Pensoroso Literary Society completed its second semester on April 8 1925. The administration praised for success with meetings on Milton Texas literature and Texas writers. Members ordered pins bearing The Thinker emblem and announced new officers Louise Bell president Clematis Taylor vice president Daisy Rush secretary Merle Guinn monitor Maurie Jarnagin critic.
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IL Pensoroso Society
Il Pensoroso Literary Society
Texas
Louise Bell
Clematis Taylor
Daisy Rush
Merle Guinn
Maurie Jarnagin
L Allegro Literary Society Holds April Meeting
The L Allegro Literary Society met on a Friday in April with readings by Pauline Braddock and Dorothy Hudson music. A debate argued that the Dish Rag is more important than the Broom, won by the affirmative. Officers elected for six weeks: Lillian Widmayer president, Dorothy Hudson vice president, Ollie Mae Hill secretary and treasurer, Mila Frances Padgett critic.
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L’allegro Literary Society
Pauline Braddock
Dorothy Hudson
Elizabeth Morrison
Lois Babb
Genevieve Russell
Lucille Klingman
Lillian Widmayer
Ollie Mae Hill
Mila Frances Padgett
Presbyterian Intermediate C E Program Observed
The Presbyterian Intermediate C E group met last Sunday April 5 presenting songs 102 and 84 roll call minutes scripture Psalm 101 and a discussion on church service led by Willie George topics included What Should the Church Expect of Me and What Services Can We Render to the Church Robert Hallam spoke on service motive with Bess Baynes, Mattie Queen Price spoke on unfilled church expectations, special music by Bessie and Bonnie Bryan Mizpah closed with the Lord's Prayer
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Presbyterian Intermediate C. E
Willie George
Robert Hallam
Bess Baynes
Bessie
Bonnie Bryan
Baby Peggy Stars in The Law Forbids at Liberty Theatre
Baby Peggy returns in The Law Forbids directed by Jess Robbins from a Bernard McConville story. The Liberty Theatre screens next Monday and Tuesday with a strong supporting cast including Robert Ellis Winifred Bryson Elinor Fair James Corrigan Hayden Stevenson and more as a custody drama entwines the family plot.
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Universal
Baby Peggy
New York
Jess Robbins
Bernard McConville
Liberty Theatre
Robert Ellis
Winifred Bryson
Elinor Fair
James Corrigan
Hayden Stevenson
Robert Welsh
William E. Lawrence
Joseph Dowling
Peggy
Mrs Williams Improves After Car Wreck
Mrs Williams who was injured in an automobile wreck is improving and able to sit up. Her ribs were broken in the crash. She was in the car with her son in law D J Brandon and his family. Mrs Brandon was injured slightly and Mr Brandon received a few bruises.
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R. L. Willimas
D. J. Brandon
Brandon
Willie Lester award in national Folks in Our Town contest
Willie Lester of Graham is named one of the twenty five top winners in a nationwide drawing contest tied to The Leader and the comic strip Folks in Our Town. More than three thousand boys entered, and a small draw of winners appears in the paper.
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Willie Lester
Graham
American Legion Dance Time Change for DeMolay Band Benefit
The American Legion dance will start at 9:30 PM instead of 9:00 PM due to the high school auditorium program. Proceeds benefit the DeMolay Band.
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American Legion
Henry Williams Sr Visits Graham from New Castle Today
Mr. Henry Williams Sr of New Castle travelled to Graham as a visitor today.
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Henry Williams, Sr
Newcastle
Graham
Lovetts Visit Graham During Mineral Wells Illness
Mr L D Lovett accompanying Mrs Lovett during her illness spent a brief time in Graham this week adding a note of travel from Mineral Wells.
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L. D. Lovett
Lena Bright Recalled During Amarillo Visitor Visit
Mrs. C. D. Hoover of Amarillo, Texas, visiting her aunt Mrs. M. V. Bell and other Graham relatives. Known to early settlers as Miss Lena Bright, she lived here many years ago.
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C. D. Hoover
Amarillo
Texas
M. V. Bell
Graham
Lena Bright
Miller and Kennedy Families Host Oklahoma and Texas Visitors
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. Mr Wm Miller of Wichita Falls a brother of James was also a visitor in the Kennedy home.
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J. M. Miller Sr
Raymond Harrison
Kinefick
Oklahoma
James Miller, Jr
W. H. Kennedy
Wm. Miller
Wichita Falls
James
Kennedy
Widow Betsy Median Reaffirms Leader Subscription
Mrs Bettie Median renewed for The Leader for another year. Her husband helped found a subscriber base and since his death she has maintained the paper, remaining active and handling her affairs.
Honor student Rufus McAfee advances in college program
Rufus McAfee, graduate of Graham High School two years ago, attends Southwestern University at Georgetown. He posted a 9.35 percent average first year and is among the top five this year while plans to finish four years of college work in three.
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Rufus McAfee
Graham High School
Southwestern University
Georgetown
Dallas teachers visit Graham High School
Miss Eloise Morrison of Dallas who teaches at St. Marys College and her friend Miss Warren of Oak Cliff High School spent the weekend in Graham visiting relatives. They toured Graham High School and praised its well organized program.
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Eloise Morrison
Miss Warren
Dallas
Graham
Miss Morrison
St. Mary’s College
Oak Cliff High School
Graham High School
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East Side Car Market
Olney Road
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Loving
Jersey
J. Q. Adams
Virginia Street
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Kalmia
Henry Schlittler, JR
Plum &J
4Th St
Binkley & Binkley
Graham-Farmer Road
E. B. Petty
Bern Parkinson
W. E. Ramsey, D. D. Calenbary
West Side Square
Mammoth Jack
Old Chambers’ Place
W. M. Dippel
G. Vick
Buxton Westerman Company
Young
Texas Street
Pearl Mandeville
Marshall, King & Hinson
Graham National Bank
J. B. Friedel
Graham Top & Paint Shop
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