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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1922
Page
5
The piece previews a major Tulsa event during the week of October 8 linked to the International Petroleum Exposition and Congress. It describes oil men reuniting from around the world, promising renewed friendships and stronger industry ties at the gathering.
Jackie Coogan stars in First National film Daddy to reveal his range from tenderness in Oliver Twist to tragic despair in a single pivotal scene. Produced by Sol Lesser and directed by E Mason Hopper from a story by Mr and Mrs Jack Coogan. Cast includes Bert Woodruff Anna Townsend William Lewis George Kuwa Arthur Carewe Josie Sedgewick.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Hannis entertained in honor of Misses Lillie Mae and Avis Calvin of Graham last Thursday evening at their new North Olney home. After games, angel food cake and fruit sherbet were served to a group including Della and Lucille Hutchings, Geraldine and Inez McCracken, Lois Cook, Hallye and Annie Farmer, Eloise Farmer, Bernice Benson, Geneva Groves, Fannie Noah, Edith Pickett, Mesdames Lloyd Sloan, Harlan Deets, Jack Wynne and Lester Cook.
Edward Bok invites plans for world peace cooperation with a $100000 prize split into two payments. Submissions must include a 500 word summary, total words not exceed 5000, single plan per contestant, typed on one side, anonymous, with sealed envelope for author. Manuscripts due by midnight November 15, 1923 to the American Peace Award office.
Miss Eloise Annie and Hallye Farmer hosted a watermelon feast for the Calvin sisters at the lake. Chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Deets and Mr and Mrs Hannis, guests rode boats since swimming was not allowed. Refreshments were watermelons and lemonade.
Texas Panhandle and Gulf Railroad Company announces that on July 20 1923 it filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington DC its application for a certificate stating that public convenience and necessity require the construction of a 360 mile railroad network from Tucumcari New Mexico to Seymour Texas and Perrin Texas to Fort Worth Texas.
A listing notes the 58 First National Bank Building in Graham Texas. The brief item identifies the building and address without further context or description.
Graham managers Martin Creek and J E Gamblin distributed circulars yesterday announcing a big rodeo in Graham on August 11 and 12. The program aims to attract contestants and spectators from a wide area and many have indicated they will attend from here, according to the Baylor County Banner.
Mrs Marshall Bryant expresses thanks and appreciation to friends and neighbors for the pounding and uniform sympathy shown in Graham on the 380th of July. She prays God’s richest blessings rest on each and every one.
Ed Purdy reports his return from Europe noting a revival of short skirts seen on an army in Scotland. He describes the trend as spreading and watches for American adoption.
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