Local News Briefs from Eastland Area
Grandma Wells visited Breckenridge with her brother Bill Horton last week. L. D. Lovett of Oil Cities Electric Company was a business visitor in Eastland Tuesday. I. W. Steele and R. G. Taylor attended the Primitive Baptist Association at Median Chapel Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Wells
Breckenridge
Bill Horton
L. D. Lovett
Oil Cities Electric Company
Eastland
I. W. Steele
R. G. Taylor
Primitive Baptist Association
Silk Stockings Ad and Local Visitors In Olney
Pure silk stockings advertised at 1.25 per pair. Mrs A M Eddleman and Mrs C C Johnson with daughters Theda and Marguerite visiting Olney Sunday. John Kirkpatrick and Throckmorton family attended Primitive Baptist Association at Medlan Chapel last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Eddleman
C. C. Johnson
Theda and
Marguerite
Olney
John Kirkpatrick
Throckmorton
Primitive Baptist Association
Medlan Chapel
X65 GUARANTEED SOCKS SILK SOCKS FOR MEN
Street and Co offers X65 guaranteed socks made of pure silk for men at 65 cents. Store promises quality assurance and budget pricing, presenting a simple textile item as a value buy for customers seeking durable dress socks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tfe Street & CO
Elder Joe Newman Attends Primitive Baptist Meeting
Elder Joe Newman from South Texas attended the Primitive Baptist Association gathering at Median Chapel last week, staying for the religious service and fellowship with local congregants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Newman
South Texas
The
Primitive Baptist Association
Median Chapel
Stinson Johnson Wasson Trip To Lake Kemp
Judge and Mrs. W P Stinson and Mr C C Johnson and Mrs C L Wasson traveled to Lake Kemp Sunday and returned via Seymour and Throckmorton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Stinson
C. C. Johnson
C. L. Wasson
Lake Kemp
Seymour
Throckmorton
Elsie Rubenkoenig Elected to Dallas City Schools Place
Miss Elsie Rubenkoenig, a longtime successful teacher in the Cleburne Schools, has been elected to a position in the Dallas City Schools. Her experience spans several years of classroom work and service in local education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Rubenkoenig
Dallas
Cleburne
Parrish Kindergarten Set to Open September Fifteenth
The Parrish Kindergarten will open September 15 with limited enrollment. Interested individuals should contact Mrs Frank Parrish at Ind. 251.
Lubbock Welcomes New Home and Carpenters in City Build
Frank Atcheson writes with pride of their new residence in Lubbock and notes more than two hundred carpenters at work building the growing city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Atcheson
Lubbock
Tenn. St
Shawnee Addition
9Th St
Texas
Judge and Mrs Brown Return From Crowell Visit
Judge and Mrs M D Brown returned Monday from a trip to relatives in Crowell. They traveled by car and Judge Brown says he can testify that it rained in Foard County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Brown
Crowell
Guaranteed Stockings Offer From Street & Co
A classified style note announces Robolink Pure Silk Stockings at $1.25 with a guarantee. If not satisfied, a new pair is offered free. The promotion appears under the street and company name Tse Street & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Street & CO
Tse Street & CO
Mr. Jessie Martin Family Visiting Dublin This Weekend
Mr. Jessie Martin and family and Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Burton were visiting relatives at Dublin the past week end. They visited several other places while they were away. Mrs. Burton has a brother living at Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Martin
E. D. Burton
Dublin
Local Preacher Returns to Marshall After Palestine Post
Mr and Mrs J C Rickman and their little son from Marshall Texas visit relatives. Mr Rickman is principal of Marshall High School and recently moved to Marshall from Palestine where he served as high school principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Rickman
Marshall
Texas
J. T. Rickman
Rickman
Marshall High School
Palestine
Grandpa
McCall Patterns at Street's and Local Notes
Ife Howard Bowron has been ill over a week. Rev R E Parker of Bryson visited Graham last Saturday. Cow Chow yields more milk. Graham visitors included G MecClear of Loving and T M McKinney of Wichita Falls. Young County Fair set for Oct 7 to 10. Mrs Fred Blais of Dallas visiting Mrs Minnie Babb. A P Kennedy of Rotan visiting Mr and Mrs W H Kennedy. Mr and Mrs Frank Forbes welcomed a daughter last Saturday. Earl Wilkinson and Etna Wilkinson were in Graham for business Monday. W H Jarnagin and son Clark visited relatives at Me gargel Sunday.
Olney Visitors and Local Courting News
Mrs E Mabry visited Olney on Tuesday. Miss Mary Craddock from Dallas visits Mrs Hardy Price. Roy and Mrs Miller left Saturday for vacation. W R Goldston handled Newcastle business yesterday. Judge W H Reeves of Loving visited Graham on Monday. J W Carlton was in Woodson country last week buying cattle. Mr and Mrs Harry Hand of Fort Worth are visiting relatives. Raymond Martin of Olney visits his brother Robert Martin this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Craddock of
Dallas
Mrs. Hardy Price
J. W. Carlton
Woodson Country
Mrs
Harry Hand
Fort Worth
Raymond Martin of
Olney
Robert Martin
Higginses welcome a fine little son born Wednesday
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Higgins announce the birth of a fine little son on Wednesday August 5 Mr W A Bailey underwent an appendicitis operation at Graham Hospital Monday Bulky Las replaces green grass for cows Kathryn Dye visiting Miss Dorothy Bowen at Clarendon Texas Pauline Braddock had her tonsils removed Tuesday and Mr W S McKimsey traveled to Fort Worth Friday to see his daughter Mrs G L Nowlin who is critically ill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Higgins
W. A. Bailey
Graham Hospital
Kathryn Dye
Dorothy Bowen
Clarendon, Texas
Pauline Braddock
W. S. McKimsey
Fort Worth
G. L. Nowlin
Hinson-Hockaday Grain Co Rodeo Texas Ties
Moody Bros manager from Olney visits Graham. Counts of Olney attends professional business. Hen Chow and Chicken Chowder promised to boost egg production. A Chicago rodeo from August 15 to 23 will include many Texas participants. Joe W. Bickley speaks at Tank Valley meeting. Mitchell of Eliasville preaches nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinson-Hockaday Grain CO
Chicago
Texas
Joe W. Bickley
Tank Valley
Mitchell of
Eliasville
Gra ham Visitors Trace Breckenridge on Tuesday
Messrs R V Tidwell C F Marshall S J Allen Lee Repass and C W Johnson were among the Graham visitors in Breckenridge Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
R. V. Tidwell
C. F. Marshall
S. J. Allen
Lee Repass
C. W. Johnson
Graham
Breckenridge
Mr J J Scott and Bettie Scott Return From Waco Visit
Mr J J Scott and Miss Bettie Scott returned Monday from an extended visit to Waco. Mrs Lyle Skinner returned with them for a visit here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Scott
Bettie Scott
Waco
Pace Golden Couple Vacationing Across Colorado and Utah
Mr and Mrs Pace Golden are traveling on vacation. After several days in Colorado they proceed to Salt Lake City for a stay of several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Pace Golden
Colorado
Salt Lake City
Pleasant caller Mr. H. P. Young visits The Leader
Mr. H. P. Young, a pleasant caller at The Leader office last Saturday, reports his Texas trip to relatives across the state. He notes dry weather in many areas, especially around Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Young
Leader
Texas
Waco
Plains Trip Returns by Orr Steele and Wallace
Messrs Dan Orr Edgar Steele and T E Wallace came back last Friday night from a Plains journey. Orr represents a large land company and makes frequent trips to that region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Orr
Edgar Steele
T. E. Wallace
Plains
Mr. Orr
Mrs Collier at father's side as he dies near Graham
Mrs G C Collier has spent weeks in Tennessee beside her critically ill father in Graham area. Saturday brought the sad news that Mr W D Cooper has died. Friends sympathy flows for Mrs Collier in her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Collier
Tennessee
Leader team wins over big melon generosity shown
Mr. S. L. Ribble presented The Leader force with a fine melon Saturday. He expects to win the prize offered by Sam Goldwater for big melons and, while delivering the big Goldwater melon, left another for the force. The Leader appreciates Mr. Ribble's generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Ribble
Sam Goldwater
Force
Mr. Ribble
Otto Deats Vacation Trip Sparks Household Wonder
Mr Otto Deats departed last Saturday for a vacation with friends curious if his efficiency in housekeeping grew during Mrs Taylor’s July absence. The question will be settled when he returns from vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Deats
Taylor
Young County Fair Dates Set in Graham Texas
Oct 7 to 15 Graham Texas hosts the Young County Fair with events and activities planned. Mr. O. C. Lowery serves as postmaster at South Bend, succeeding Mr. J. W. Travers who recently resigned. Mrs. M. E. McRoy returned to Temple after visiting her daughter Mrs. Joe W. Bickley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County Fair
Graham
Texas
O. C. Lowery
South Bend
J. W. Travers
M. E. McRoy
Temple
Joe W. Bickley
Family visit to Fort Worth for ill sister
Mr. and Mrs. Brice and Mrs. Anderson traveled to Fort Worth on Monday to see their sister Mrs. Nowlin, who has been ill for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Brice
Capeville Visitors Include Cotner and Craft Guests
Mrs. Kate Cotner, Mr. Otis Cotner and Miss Nola Craft of Capeville Texas are visiting Mrs. Ed Martin and other relatives, enjoying time with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Cotner
Otis Cotner
Nola Craft
Capeville, Texas
Ed Martin
Mr J I Star and family return from Texas trip
Mr J I Star and family came home last Friday after visiting several sections of Texas. He notes dry weather in many parts of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Star
Texas
Mr. Star
Roberta McLendon Leaves Campell Home after Visit
Miss Roberta McLendon returns to her Campbell Texas home after spending several weeks with her brother Edgar McLendon and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta McLendon
Campbell
Texas
Edgar McLendon
Hutchings Family Visit To Olney
Mrs. G Earl Hutchings and her nephew Robert Martin visited relatives in Olney last Friday. Mr. Hutchings joined on Saturday and the group returned home Sunday.
Hale Center native Louis Anderson joins The Leader
Mr. Louis Anderson of Hale Center is among new subscribers to The Leader. He was reared in Graham and has many friends in the county who remember him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Anderson
Hale Center
Graham
Mrs J B Norris Heads to Brooklyn for Long Awaited Visit
Mrs J B Norris left last Saturday for a trip to Brooklyn New York and other places. She plans to visit a brother in Brooklyn whom she has not seen in thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Norris
Brooklyn
New York
Family Moving to Amarillo Hard Hit by Loss
Mr. M. S. Jordan and family relocate this week to Amarillo where he joins the RBatchler Packing Company. The community regrets losing this fine family from the area.
Mrs Mimie Babb and family return from Corpus Christi
Mrs Mimie Babb Mrs R C Goode Mrs J D Phillips Miss Lois Babb and Glenn Babb returned last Friday from an extended visit to Corpus Christi. They all report a great trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mimie Babb
R. C. Goode
J.D. Phillips
Lois Babb
Glenn Babb
Corpus Christi
Miss Hattie Martin and Sallie Timmons Return From Colorado
Misses Hattie Martin and Sallie Timmons came back last Friday from a month long vacation in Colorado. They praised the Cool Colorado scenery and were joined in Lubbock by Miss Timmons' brother who accompanied the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Martin
Sallie Timmons
Colorado
Lubbock
Miss Timmons
Superintendent Avants Returns From Texas Address Trip
Superintendent H. H. Avants returned Friday night from College Station where he spoke to the County Superintendents of Texas and also addressed the meeting of the Newspaper Men of Texas held at the same time and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Avants
College Station
Texas
Men of Texas
Local residents noted in Dallas Galveston visits
Dr. R. A. Duncan is in Dallas today. Mr. T. O. Calvin and family plan a vacation to Galveston this week. Miss Vina Craddock of Strawn visits Mr. and Mrs. Bigham on Indiana Street this week. Mr. Blanton Loftin of Loving visited his sister Mrs. J. G. Wootten this week. Superintendent I. T. Gilmer and family returned Tuesday from a two weeks vacation to Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Duncan
Dallas
Mr. T. O. Calvin
Galveston
Vina Craddock of
Strawn
Mrs. Bigham
Indiana Street
Blanton Loftin
J. G. Wootten
I. T. Gilmer
Mr W M Matthews Returns To Streets After Illness
Mr W M Matthews was ill a few days last week but is able to be on the streets again this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Matthews
Mrs H A Wadsworth Joins Mother In Winslow Arkansas
Mrs. H A Wadsworth left early this week to join her mother, Mrs Street, in Winslow Arkansas for a visit. The move links two generations of the family across state lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Wadsworth
Mrs. Street
Winslow
Arkansas
Foot Injured When Casing Joint Falls on Mabry in Olney
Mr. Hilliard Mabry suffers a very sore foot after a joint of casing fell on him at Olney several days ago causing injury and brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilliard Mabry
Olney
Mrs. M. E. Short Ill at Home on South Elm Street
Mrs M E Short is ill at her home on South Elm Street. Her health has not been good for many months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Short
South Elm Street
Mrs A O King Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs A O King of Murray, after several weeks in Graham Hospital, went home last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. King of
Murray
Graham Hospital
Matkins Return From Honeymoon Trip Across Regions
Mr and Mrs J C Matkin returned yesterday from their honeymoon trip to various parts of the country visiting friends and enjoying sights. They were met at the station by relatives and plan to resume duties soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Matkin
Mrs George Hosts Dallas Guests and Baby
Mrs. George receives this week's visitors, her daughter Mrs N A Smith and her baby Elizabeth Lou from Dallas.
Mr. W. J. McKinney Nearing Graham Hospital Discharge
Mr. W. J. McKinney has been in Graham Hospital for several days and expects to be discharged this week. The update notes his improving condition and planned release once his recovery progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. McKinney
Graham Hospital
Guthrie Family Visit and Cotton Shower Report
Mrs J W Simmons and children from Guthrie Oklahoma visit sister Mrs Simmons twin. Sam Ligon and Earl Wheat of Loving arrive in Graham Wednesday. They report a good cotton shower on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Simmons
Guthrie, Oklahoma
Mrs. Simmons
Joe W. Bickley
Sam Ligon
Earl Wheat
Loving
Graham
Graford Visit Ties Turpin and Dye Families
Mr and Mrs H J Turpin of Graford are visiting Mr and Mrs W W Dye. Mrs Turpin and Mrs Dye are sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Turpin
Graford
W. W. Dye
Baptist ladies circle hosts city groups at Shawnee Park
The Central Circle of the Baptist ladies hosted other city circles last Thursday at Shawnee Park with a chicken dinner. The ladies and their families enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Shawnee Park
Dallas soprano Mrs Smith guests with sister
Mrs Albert Smith of Dallas visits sister Mrs J D Dawson. Smith a well known Dallas soprano soloist heard over radio by many Graham people. She sings as soloist for St Matthews and Scottish Rite Cathedrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Smith
Dallas
J. D. Dawson
Smith
St. Matthews
Johnnie Hughes Improves After Shawnee Park Fall
Johnnie Hughes, who was severely injured last week when he fell from a Shawnee Park slide, is improving. He was unconscious for several hours and officials feared serious injuries, but he has regained consciousness and is able to get up as friends hope for a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Hughes
Shawnee Park
Mrs Donnell Visits Louisiana Mother Funeral Tragedy
Mrs A A Donnell of Eliasville received word her mother in Morrisport Louisiana was critically ill. The mother died soon after, and Mrs Donnell arrived for the funeral. She returned last night from the sorrowful journey to Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Donnell
Eliasville
Morrisport
Louisiana
Picnic at Shawnee Park Draws Church Members
The Bible School of the First Christian Church held a Tuesday evening picnic at Shawnee Park. Superintendent H. H. Avants and others prepared despite afternoon rain. More than one hundred people enjoyed a fine lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
The
First Christian Church
Shawnee Park
H. H. Avants
Dr Padgett and Miss McLendon Enjoy Pacific Coast Trip
Dr W O Padgett and his family plus Miss Evelyn McLendon accompanied them on a western tour visiting New Mexico Arizona California Oregon Washington and Idaho Utah Colorado. They returned Tuesday morning and enjoyed Catalina Island during the California leg of the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Padgett
Evelyn McLendon
Pacific Coast
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Utah
Colorado
Catalina Island
Shuler Family Visiting Relatives in Mexia and Nearby
Rev. J. W. W. Shuler and his family are visiting relatives at Mexia and other nearby places, enjoying time with kin during travel and gatherings across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. W. Shuler
Mexia
Married Flirts at Liberty Theatre A Metro play
An intense problem play of love and divorce will be presented at the Liberty Theatre on Wednesday. The production titled Married Flirts is directed by Robt G Vignola for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and features Pauline Frederick, Conrad Nagel, Mae Busch and Huntley Gordon in the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Nagel
Mae Busch
Pauline Frederick
Huntly Gordon
Liberty Theatre
Robt. G. Vignola
Metro-Goldon-Mayer
Morning party introduces nieces from Paris and Dallas
Mrs. J. D. Dawson hosted a morning party to introduce her niece Miss Allie May White of Paris and Little Maud May McDowell of Dallas. Sixteen young guests and six children attended. Music games and light refreshments made it a pleasant occasion.
Gregg Family Visit News from Fort Worth Trip
Mr and Mrs G H Gregg with their children traveled to Fort Worth on Saturday. The children boarded a train there bound for Girard Kansas to visit grandparents while Mr and Mrs Gregg returned home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Gregg
Fort Worth
Girard
Kansas
Mrs. Gregg
County official ready to start Gordon Mountain road upgrade
County Commissioner A C Anderson said the Gordon Mountain road has been cleared and is ready for construction. The new route will be much better than the old steep road which prevented many cars from climbing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Anderson
Gordon Mountain
Paschall Family Returns from Western California Trip
Mr. Ben Paschall and family returned last Friday after several weeks touring California Oregon and Washington. They traveled through Idaho Utah and Colorado with Dr. Padgett except for a few days in California to visit relatives. The Paschall couple enjoyed the scenery and their visit overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Paschall
California
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Utah
Colorado
Mr. Paschall
Dr. Padgett
Mrs. Paschall
Are you the plumber
Mrs Smith warns a plumber to take care as floors are polished and in perfect condition. He replies he has nails in his shoes to avoid slipping.
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Texas Motor Co
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Elm Street
McCall
S. Ife
Howard Bowron
R. E. Parker
Bryson
Mr. G. MecClear of
Fred Blais
Minnie Babb
A. P. Kennedy of
Rotan
W. H. Kennedy
T. M. McKinney
Wichita Falls
Frank Forbes
Earl Wilkinson
Etna Wilkinson
W. H. Jarnagin
Clark
Megargel
E. Mabry
Roy Miller
W. R. Goldston
Newcastle
W. H. Reeves
E. H. Moody
Moody Bros
Graham Monday
Lawson C. Counts of
Mary Philbin
Marguerite Snow
June Elvidge
Ramsay Wallace
Helen Ferguson
Priscilla Bonner
Rex Lease
Chalk Marks
Fred Thompson
the Man
Silver King
the Horse
Bandit
Jim Smith
C. C. Klingman
Serve All Cash
Bunger
Brazos
Earl Burns, Jr
Earl Burns
Ward Spivey
Carl Timmons
J. Quincy Adams
Virginia St
Newt Hamrick
W. M. Goode
Plum Street
Mary Hansard
West Adams St
Los Angeles
Calif
Second Street
South Tennessee St
Marshall, King & Hinson
Graham National Bank
Liberal
Shamrock Motor Camp
Guaranty Abstract CO
W. G. Mobley
First National Bank
Graham, Texas
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