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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1923
Page
4
Mr. Harley Henderson connected with the J. P. Alexander Company at Olney is working with the firm here for a few days until Mr. Rhodes returns from market.
Early morning August 6 at Lois Babb’s home hosted a lively gathering for guests including Larline Walk er and Chrystal Walker. Attendees registered, drew stunt slips, enjoyed a watermelon feast, a midnight lunch, serenade, and a quiet kitchen breakfast before departure, praising Miss Lois Babb as a charming hostess.
The Leader reports a correction noting the afternoon train to Fort Worth now leaves at 3:00 rather than 3:45. Readers are advised the 3:00 departure time should be remembered for afternoon travelers.
Mr. Hubert Carter reported back to the San Antonio army training camp on Tuesday after a week with his mother, Mrs. W. A. Ribble.
An unexpected church service surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford of Red Top marked their 38th wedding anniversary. About 100 neighbors gathered with baskets and a long table feast at their home, celebrating the couple’s long residence in Red Top and their six children. Friends from nearby communities attended as a “new lease on life” theme echoed through the event.
World Sunday School statistics indicate total enrollment of 30 296 531 with 287 426 officers and teachers and 2 586 825 scholars. Notable gains occur in Central and South America Asia and Africa with North America up over two million since 1918. The World Sunday School Association plans secretaries for Siam Czecho Slovakia Ceylon Malaysia and Korea and seeks more workers in Europe India China Korea and South America.
A wife apologizes for burnt biscuits and offers a kiss to satisfy her husband. He replies to call the cook in, signaling a lighthearted domestic moment likely from a society column or personal note.
Ollie Durham entertained numerous friends on her birthday August 2. The games were enjoyed by the group, who reported a fine time. Attending were Eva Coleman Maurie Jarnigan Virginia Bell Mary George Lou Matthews Edna Pearl Dowdle Lucille Eddlem an Zee Louise Wright Annie Margaret Gilmer Jewel Edens Irene Wilkinson Ruth Bowron Louise Yancey Margarite Fawks and Audrey Durham.
The scene features Mr Smythe presenting Harry Lipp as a constant performer with notable energy. Blythe confirms the perception and Smythe notes that all items he wears are charged indicating bold expenditure or bold display.
The saying notes that the success of a marriage largely hinges on financial standing. It emphasizes economic balance as a key factor affecting harmony and long term stability between spouses.
Local social notes list Mr. and Mrs. Bennett and son and various relatives visiting kin in Electra Olney Fort Worth and nearby towns. Names include Lena Smith Adel Mose ly Nannie Weems Lena Markum Jane Rodgers Fitzhugh Shaw Barnes and others with several trips to Mineral Wells Greenville Poolville and Newcastle. The piece notes a nervous breakdown for W P Stroud and that dry weather harmed late peaches.
FLAT ROCK reports the community in good health. Mrs. Dollie Ramsey returned from Wichita Falls last Monday. R. W. J. Parsons died July 23 after a period of illness though recently felt better. The bereaved are extended sympathy. W. A. Cook attended a South Bend meeting. Mrs. E. H. Corley returned from Wizard Wells Sunday. Dewitt Parsons of Post City lives in the area.
Mrs. H. W. Brookhart of Iowa and Mrs. Magnus Johnson of Minnesota are highlighted for supporting their farmer husbands as they prepare to move to Washington. The piece notes Senator Brookhart and Senator elect Johnson, both tied to farming life, and mentions Mrs. Brookhart’s husband’s prize horse interests.
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