Community Notes From Loving Amid Bright Sun
Sunshine and busy planting mark the community scene. Aunt Sallie Womack remains poorly and a diphtheria illness quotes concern in Jim Oatman’s family. Mrs. A. J. Maple, longtime resident west of Loving, died last Thursday and was buried at Loving Cemetery after a Methodist service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Womack
Jim Oatman
A. J. Maple
Loving
M. E
Bro. Grimes
W. S. Purselsey
Lst
Eastern Star Chapter
Foreman
Dallas
Stephenson
Baptist Church
D. L. Colley
Fort Worth
Superannuate Homes
Methodist Church
Chas. D. Rhea
Oklahoma City
Missouri
Joe Cunningham
Taylor County
Rector
Trixie Simmons
Beaumont
Ivy Brown
Schoolhouse sing inspires prize and plans for more
Sunday night singing drew a crowd with a five pound candy prize offered by Sam Goldwater for better singing than the boys. Miss Ora Marty delivered the prize Monday. Next Sunday quartets are to headline while a Fort Worth visit is noted for George Mahaney after his hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Goldwater
Ora Marty
George Mahaney
Fort Worth
Vaughn
Becket Lisle
Baptist Church
Brazos
Young County
Indian Mound social notes mark a quiet Sunday
The column records residents visiting relatives Sunday evening including Henry Beard, Troy Mayo, Leonard Green, Shell Lindley, Alma Hawkins, Eula Hawkins, Virgie Hawkins, Lorene Green, Joe Fisher, Minnie Fisher, Austin Bird, Lillie Herring, and Billie Fisher with Hazel and Catherine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Beard
Troy Mayo
Leonard Green
Shell Lindley
Alma Hawkins
Eula Hawkins
Virgie Hawkins
Lorene Green
Joe Fisher
Minnie
Austin Bird
Lillie Herring
Olney
Billie Fisher
Hazel and
Catherin
Wil
April sun and a darling taken to rest
Marmagille Hinson's poem laments the loss of a young girl, describing a mother’s sorrow, heaven’s angels, and the resting place in a white casket. The piece depicts a cradle of memories and the child’s curls on a Savior’s breast as the family endures mourning.
Megargel Visitors Come and Go as Weekly Notes
Local families from Megargel Graham and surrounding towns visited relatives and attended a funeral for two months old Mabel Joyce Swaim who died from whooping cough. The service was held at Jean Cemetery with Bro Grimes officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. R. Gray
Megargel
N. B. Collins
Mabel Joyce
Ray Swaim
Jean Cemetery
Bro. Grimes
Loving
Dalton Allen
Abilene
Rome Celebrates Its 2680th Anniversary
Rome on April 26 marked its 2680th anniversary with public ceremonies in flag bedecked streets. Workers led the celebrations rather than the military, reaffirming Mussolini era aims and the call to realize the empire’s spiritual foundation through labor.
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Rome
Mussolini
Kentucky Pride and The Iron Horse at Liberty Theatre
Photoplay spotlight features Corporal Casey in The Iron Horse and track-laying ace in Kentucky Pride at Liberty Theatre Thursday and Friday April 2980. J Farrell stars in both, hailed by critics as a versatile performer placing him in cinema hall of fame. MacDonald supplies most laughs in Kentucky Pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporal Casey
Iron Horse
William Fox
Liberty Theatre
J. Farrell
MacDonald
J. Farrell Macdonald
Gertrude Astor
Virginia
Confederacy
Kentucky
Resolutions of Respect for Isabell Maples
Loving Chapter No 588 of the Order of the Eastern Star notes the death of Sister Isabell Maples wife and mother parting from life to the beyond. The resolutions extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and request copies to the family the Graham Leader and minutes of the Chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabell Maples
Graham
Condron and Thomas Tie The Knot In Throckmorton
Miss Dela Mae Thomas and Mr. Alvin Condron were quietly married at the Baptist parsonage in Throckmorton Saturday at eight o'clock. Rev. L B Connell performed the ceremony. Mrs. Condron is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs C C Thomas. Mr. Condron is the son of Mr. and Mrs J N Condron and works with Negg Motor Company in Throckmorton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dela Mae Thomas
Alvin Condron
Throckmorton
Baptist Parsonage
L. B. Connell
Condron
C. C. Thomas
J. N. Condron
Negg Motor Company
The Mystic at Liberty Theatre Review
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents The Mystic directed by Tod Browning at Liberty Theatre. The film portrays an American crook and a fake gypsy mystic plotting to steal jewels from a rich young woman and exposes fraudulent mediums. Starring Aileen Pringle and Conway Tearle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Pringle
Conway Tearle
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Liberty Theatre
Tod Browning
Browning
Local Ballot Announcements and the Nebraska Marriage Merger Joke
A district court slate lists candidates for multiple county offices including district attorney sheriff treasurer and school superintendent among others with joint names like J. B. Foster J. E. Binkley and Velma Weisenman Etna Wilkinson. A humorous exchange about a widower with nine children marrying a widow with seven elicits the punch line that it was a merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Binkley
Velma Weisenman
Etna Wilkinson
Nebraska
The Marriage Whirl at National Theatre
Corinne Griffith stars in First National film The Marriage Whirl a lively New York neon night life adventure. The picture takes audiences from a masquerade party to the Sixty Club dance then to Paris all night eateries in a fast paced urban romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinne Griffith
First National
National Theatre
New York
Paris
Woman's Letters Reflecting Time in Lydia Pinkham Chorus
A teacher prompts students to identify a notable woman's letters revealing her era's suffering. The chorus responds with Lydia Pinkham's as the subject of the letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Pinkham
Card of Thanks for a Little Daughter’s Death
We thank friends for kindness during the illness and death of our beloved daughter. Though short, her life was a blessing to us. May God’s richest blessings bless those who helped us in our sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swaim.
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Henry Chapel
Dilley
Graford
Walter
Byron Wade
Barton’s Chapel
Jack County
Morris Glidewell
Roy McKnight
Graham
Faye Moren
Fort Worth
Walter Bullard
Faytine Ribble
Weatherford
Bob Wells
Wells
John Gilmore
Salem
Nona Campbell
Irvin Campbell
Lloyd Dillender
Dillender
Charlie Fuller
Roy Swaim
The Lady Who Lied Opens At National Theatre
Edwin Carewe presents The Lady Who Lied with Lewis Stone Virginia Valli and Nita Naldi. First National release features scenes across Venice and Algiers, promising sensational backdrops for the dramatic romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Carewe
National Theatre
First National
Lewis Stone
Virginia Valli
Nita Naldi
Venice
Algiers
Decoration Day at Farmer Cemetery
Mrs. N Gegg of Farmer asks the Leader to announce Decoration Day on Saturday May 1 at Farmer Cemetery. Everyone interested should come early and bring tools flowers and dinner.
Boy Arrested for Stealing Half Dollar to See The Ten Commandments
A young boy was arrested after taking a half dollar to fund a movie outing. He says the theft was to pay for admission to the film The Ten Commandments.
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Graham Floral Company Telephone Independent
W. Z. Kitts
Sulphur Springs
Bunger News
Henry
Harry Kindley
Leslie Barrett
Sarah
Bernice
Dukes of
Red Top
Bill Williamson
Indian Mound News
Marmagille Hinson
Baby
Angel Band
Jean
Don
Thomas
Lefty Flynn
Tom Tyler
Gallagher
the Mystic
Congress
B. D. Sartin
W. D. McFarlane
E. G. Thornton
30Th Dist
Ben P. Allred
Joe B. Carrigan
J. H. Timberlake
G. W. Ware
W. F. Parsley
Willie Riggs
J. H
Jim) Choat
Por
W. H. Kennedy
N. S. Farmer
GEO
Berry
Henry C. Carpenter
W. E. Steele
T. E. Wallace
Sam Copeland
W. W
Bill) Martin
L. H
Bud) Harris
J. B. Foster
Constable
J. D. Dawson
J. D. Hodges
M. T. Phillips
J. E
Parsons
H. I. Reynolds
Joel Edens
J. Wiley Moore
A. C. Anderson
A. A. Donnell
C. W. Akers
Mack Hd
Sims
Justice Peace
J. T. Rickman
Wrigl
Cys
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