Local News Roundup from Graham Area
Local notes include Mr and Mrs T L Oliver of Loving visiting Graham on Monday. Audrey Durham visited Nell Caldwell in Fort Worth. H B Padgett and family of Red Top came to Graham last Saturday. Dr R A Duncan and family began a month vacation in Colorado. L L Spivey visited children in Oklahoma City. T L Wallace hosts a newborn daughter born last Thursday. J M Dave, resident on the Banger route, becomes a new subscriber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Durham
Nell Caldwell
Fort Worth
H. B. Padgett
Red Top
Graham
R. A. Duncan
Colorado
Young County Fair Runs October 7 to 16 in Graham Texas
Local notes report visits among residents including Mr and Mrs F L Spivey of Olney to Mr and Mrs J J McJilton, Bert Spivey of Oklahoma City visiting the McJiltons, Mrs Jack White hosting Vera Beavers of Graford, and Hinson Hockaday Grain Co promoting bulky Las as grass substitute for cows. H L Tidwell and family returned from Colorado trip, Miss Pauline Prescott returns from Dallas and other places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack White
Vera Beavers
Graford
Hinson-Hockaday Grain CO
Miss Lessye Tackett Takes Stenographic Post in Houston
Lessye Tackett departed last week for Houston to begin a stenographic position with a local company.
Young County Fair slated for October seventh to tenth
Deputy Sheriff John Casey was in Olney Tuesday handling sheriff's department business. Mrs. Edna Casey arrived from Fort Worth Monday night to visit her son, John Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Casey
Olney
Sheriff’s Department
Edna Casey
Fort Worth
McCall Patterns at Street's Visit and Travels
Mr and Mrs S T Moreland of Lone Oak visited Mr and Mrs C Y McDonald on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Roy Miller returned Sunday from a vacation trip to New Mexico. He reports rain on the Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. T. Moreland
Lone Oak
C. Y. McDonald
Roy Miller
New Mexico
Plains
Miss Eugenia Carlton Returns From Fort Worth
Miss Eugenia Carlton arrived Saturday after spending time in Fort Worth where she attended Texas Christian University events this summer.
Bethel Visitors Include Local Residents and Wichita Falls Guest
From the Bethel community north of Loving Messrs J C Daily and O D Jeters visited Graham on Monday. Mrs Harvey Hawkins of Wichita Falls is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J E Parsons and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. C. Daily
O. D. Jeters
Bethel
Loving
Graham
Harvey Hawkins
Wichita Falls
J. E. Parsons
Floydada Couple Visits Ed Cox and Family
Mr and Mrs J Reeder Moore of Floydada visited Mr and Mrs Ed Cox on Monday. Mrs Moore is a sister of Mrs Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Reeder Moore
Floydada
Ed Cox
Mrs. Moore
Cox
X65 GUARANTEED SOCKS For Men Silk Socks at 65c
Street & Co offers guaranteed silk men’s socks at 65 cents with a promise of quality and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Street & CO
Home baking event at 921 East Third Street
Mrs. C. F. Burton invites locals to her residence at 921 East Third Street to view home baked goods and offerings. Neighbors are welcome to attend and purchase items directly from the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Burton
East Third Street
Mrs Prescott Hosts Dallas Visitors This Week
Mrs W H Prescott entertains as guests Mrs S Johnson and her young daughter Kathleen and Miss Lock Miller of Dallas. The gathering highlights social hospitality and regional connections.
Ida Vanzandt Visits Whitfields in Little Rock
Mrs Ida Vanzandt of Little Rock Arkansas visited Sunday with Messrs J M and Jeff Whitfield. She is the sister of Jeffs mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Vanzandt
Little Rock
Arkansas
Messrs. J. M
Jeff Whitfield
Jeff
Bobolink Silk Stockings Ad Promises Silk All Colors
Bold advertisement notes pure silk stockings in all colors with a positive guarantee priced at 1.25 per pair. Street & Co promotes the item, claiming quality and value for shoppers seeking durable hosiery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tfc Street & CO
Spivey and Whitfield District News Brief at Fort Worth
Mrs. L. L. Spivey is visiting relatives at Olney. Mr. J. M. Whitfield visited in Fort Worth last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. L. L. Spivey
Olney
Mrs S E Pritchard Visits The Leader Office
Mrs S E Pritchard was a visitor at The Leader office on Tuesday, stopping by for a brief call and to share news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Pritchard
Leader Office
Mr T L Oliver Raises Figures in The Leader This Week
The Leader reports that Mr. T. L. Oliver increased his figures this week, highlighting his latest totals and potential implications for ongoing projects and local standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. T. L. Oliver
Leader
Rancher Bullock and Parson visit The Leader office
Mr. Robert Bullock from a ranch west of Graham visited The Leader office on Monday. Mr. G. F. Parsons made a pleasant call at The Leader office on Monday. Cow Chow produces more milk. Hinson Hockaday Grain Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bullock
Graham
G. F. Parsons
Leader Office
Allie Hogue Visits Fort Worth Brother Charles Hogue
Miss Allie Hogue is in Fort Worth visiting her brother Charles Hogue. Mr and Mrs A R Robinson of Murray were Graham visitors Saturday. Mrs John Perkins and her little daughter are visiting friends in Houston and Galveston this week. Hen Chow and Chicken Chowder are guaranteed to produce more eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Hogue
Fort Worth
Brother
Charles Hogue
A. R. Robinson
Murray
Graham
John Perkins
Houston
Galveston
Hinson-Hockaday Grain CO
Davises Visit Relatives as Clergy and Parish Ties Note
Mr and Mrs Joe Davis of the San Angelo country travel to visit relatives and friends. Rev Wallace Danson of the Olney Circuit paid a visit to Rev Joe W Bickley last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Davis
San Angelo
Wallace Danson
Olney
Joe W. Bickley
Henry Kelley Visits Office on Murray Route
Mr Henry Kelley called at our office Saturday and said he had two good rains earlier in the week along the Murray route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kelley
Murray
Pace Golden Noted Visitor to Pike's Peak from Graham
A Colorado Springs communication notes Pace Golden of Graham as one of the visitors to the summit of Pike's Peak. The short item identifies Mr Golden among the travelers to the renowned mountain area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Pace Golden
Graham
Pike’s Peak
Bowen Ranch Acquisition Noted in last week’s Star
The Palo Pinto Star reported that Eddleman Brothers of Graham purchased A. M. Bowen’s 1080 acre Brad Texas ranch last week, marking a notable land transfer in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Pinto Star
Eddleman Brothers of
Graham
A. M. Bowen
Brad
Texas
Pioneer Citizen Uncle Pink Brooks Visited County
Uncle Pink Brooks, a long standing county resident since 1866, was in from his farm Saturday and mingled with friends, identified as a real pioneer citizen of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pink Brooks
Travel Ties Fort Worth Salesman With Oceola Kin
Mr C Y McDonald welcomed a visit this week from his nephew Robert McDonald of Oceola Texas. Robert is a traveling salesman with headquarters in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Y. McDonald
Robert McDonald
Oceola
Texas
Fort Worth
Oklahoma couple visits long-absent sister in Reed family
Mr and Mrs Newt Baldwin of Oklahoma visited their sister Mrs W C Reed last week. It was the first reunion in many years with Mrs Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt Baldwin
Oklahoma
W. C. Reed
Guaranteed Stockings Sale by Tse Street & Co
Robolink Pure Silk Stockings priced at 1.25 dollars with guarantee. If unsatisfied, a new pair free. Advert by Tse Street & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tse Street & CO
Mrs Joplin Visits Fort Worth Whitfield Family
Mrs A K Joplin and her two daughters arrived in Fort Worth on Sunday to visit J M Whitfield and Jeff Whitfield. Mrs Joplin was formerly Miss Flo Whitfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Joplin
Daugher Fort Worth
Messrs
J. M
Jeff Whitfield
Joplin
Flo Whitfield
Huckabee Couple Visits Spiveys in Abilene
Mr and Mrs Hugh Huckabee of Abilene visited Mrs Huckabee's parents Mr and Mrs W D Spivey on Sunday. Mrs Huckabee remained for a week long visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Huckabee
Abilene
Rickmans Return Home After Week-Plus Visit
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rickman and their young son departed for Marshall early in the week following a pleasant visit of over a week with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Rickman
Little Son
Marshall
Moore Family Tours Plains Country Texas
Mr and Mrs A D Moore and their children recently returned from a trip through the Plains country of Texas. They expressed delight with the region as a promising farming country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Moore
Plains
Texas
West
Judge Weldon Visits Graham From Wichita Falls
Judge H F Weldon and Mrs Weldon spent Monday in Graham. The judge is well known there for serving as district judge of the 30th district court and has many Graham friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Weldon
Wichita Falls
Graham
30Th District Court
Trinity math teacher guest at Rickman home visit
Mr L J Wilkins a mathematics teacher at Trinity University was a Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs J C Rickman at the home of Mr Rickman’s parents Mr and Mrs J T Rickman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Wilkins
Trinity University
J. C. Rickman
Mr. Rickman
J. T. Rickman
Mrs King Sent to Sister's Home After Hospital Stay
A correction notes Mrs A O King was not returning to Murray last week. She was taken to her sister Mrs Tom Butler's home on route A after weeks in hospital and did not feel strong enough for the long trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. King
Murray
Tom Butler
Route A
Salem resident visits Graham last Saturday
Mr. S. T. Needham of the Salem community traveled to Graham for a social visit last Saturday, linking the two towns through a friendly exchange and local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. T. Needham
Salem
Graham
Meeting Begins Between Reverends Grimes and Bickley
Rev J C Grimes of Loving begins a meeting with Rev Joe W Bickley at South Bend tomorrow to discuss community affairs and joint activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Grimes
Loving
Joe W. Bickley
South Bend
Otto Deats Returns From Vacation in New Mexico and Texas
Mr Otto Deats returned the first of the week from a week long trip to New Mexico and West Texas points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Deats
New Mexico
West Texas
Mr H L Thornton Departs For Ohio Visit
Mr H L Thornton left Monday for a visit to Ohio and plans to be absent from the city for three or four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Thornton
Ohio
Judge and Mrs P A Martin Visit Wichita Falls Family
Judge and Mrs. P A Martin and their sons James and Babb from Wichita Falls are visiting Mr. and Mrs. R J McCloud.
Miss Dora Lee Prophet Visits Dallas Relative
Miss Dora Lee Prophet of Dallas arrives to visit her cousin Miss Los Babb, spending time at a local residence and familiar surroundings during a short stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Lee Prophet
Dallas
Miss Los Babb
Graham Visitors Reverend Louis Cunningham and Mrs Otis Cunningham
Reverend Louis Cunningham and Mrs Otis Cunningham were Graham visitors on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Cunningham
Otis Cunningham
Graham
Fresno Visitor Notes at Cleve Ellis Home
Mrs. Fred Callinberger of Fresno California is here visiting Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Ellis, sharing a social visit and time with the local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Callinberger
Fresno, California
Cleve Ellis
Mr F M Southall Returns from Business Trip
Mr F M Southall returned Sunday from a business trip to Fort Worth and Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Southall
Fort Worth
Dallas
Mrs Ellis Durham of El Centro and Mrs Bailey Moore
Two individuals named Mrs Ellis Durham of El Centro and Mrs Bailey Moore are noted in a concise social snippet. The item lists their names without additional context or event details.
Amarillo Business Visitor Spends Week in Graham
Mr. W. B. Douglas of Amarillo toured Graham this week on business and continues to reside in Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Douglas
Amarillo
Graham
Street and Company Traders Headed to New York
Mr S B Street and Mr Harry Wadsworth departed recently for New York to purchase goods for Street and Company store services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Street
Harry Wadsworth
New York
Street and Company
Lois Fitzgerald Visits Cousin in Hannibal After Florida Summer
Mrs. Lois Fitzgerald of Hannibal Missouri arrived Tuesday from Jacksonville Florida where she spent the summer to visit her cousin Miss Hattie Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Fitzgerald
Hannibal
Missouri
Jacksonville
Florida
Hattie Martin
Hudson Starr and Miller Buy Goods for Morrison Stores
Mr. Z A Hudson, Mr J I Starr and Mrs Wm Miller travel in Chicago and other places to purchase goods for the John E Morrison Company stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. A. Hudson
J. I. Starr
Wm. Miller
Chicago
John E. Morrison Company
Mr Hilliard Mabry Improves After Injury at Olney Field
Mr Hilliard Mabry is slowly improving from an injury caused when a joint of casing fell on his foot in the Olney oil field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilliard Mabry
Olney
Misses Annie and Minnie Price Visit The Leader
Miss Annie and Minnie Price of Loving were pleasant callers at The Leader office on Monday. Annie subscribed for The Leader while visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Annie
Minnie Price of
Loving
Leader
Miss Annie
Mrs. J. C. Simmons Visits Twin Sister Then Returns Home
Mrs. J. C. Simmons and her children returned Sunday to Guthrie Oklahoma after a pleasant visit with her twin sister Mrs. Joe W. Bickley in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Simmons
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Joe W. Bickley
Mrs Maggie Spillers Visits Then Heads Home to Garland
Mrs Maggie Spillers left for her Garland home after visiting with her daughter Mrs John Casey. Miss Margaret Casey returned with her grandmother for a Garland visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Spillers
Garland
John Casey
Margaret Casey
Cunningham Buys Filling Station North of Union Station
Carnace Cunningham purchases a filling station just north of the union passenger station and invites friends to stop by for Magnolia gasoline fills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnace Cunningham
Union
Mrs H G Singleton Visits Fort Worth Family
Mrs H G Singleton and her children from Fort Worth are visiting Mrs Hogue and other relatives. She says her husband is at Childress and the family will soon move there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Singleton
Fort Worth
Henrietta Minister Preaches Two Good Sermons
Rev J N Hunt of Henrietta preached two sermons at the Baptist Church here last Sunday. He is an excellent preacher and his messages were enjoyed by the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Hunt
Henrietta
Baptist Church
County Clerk Injures Finger Sharpening Hoe
County Clerk W. H. Kennedy sustained a finger injury while sharpening a hoe with a file. The incident occurred due to a slip as he attempted to file the hoe. He was out of practice and injured his finger in the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Kennedy
Gib sons visit mother in Ralls area a family note
Messrs. Charles and Gentry Gibson of Ralls visited their mother Mrs. W C Reed recently. Mrs. Chas Gibson, who had been visiting relatives in the Median Chapel community, returned home with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Charles and Gentry Gibson
Ralls
W. C. Reed
Chas. Gibson
Median Chapel
Bates and Welch Women Return Home After Visit
Mrs. W F Bates Miss Sallie Welch and Miss Nona Mae Bates all of Groesbeck along with Mrs Seawright of Waco returned to their homes the first of the week following a visit with Mr and Mrs M C Snoddy in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bates
Sallie Welch
Nona Mae Bates
Groesbeck
Mrs. Cunningham Extends Visit in Brownwood
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Matthews joined Mrs. J. T. Cunningham in Brownwood on Saturday to visit Cunningham's daughter. Cunningham stayed longer while Mr. and Mrs. Matthews returned on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Matthews
J. T. Cunningham
Brownwood
Cunningham
Mrs. Matthews
Kemp Family Visits Ribble Friends in Plainview
Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Holcomb of Kemp Texas with sons George and Harry, and Mrs. Holcomb’s mother Mrs. Griffith of Eustance Texas, visited Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ribble last week. They are old friends of Mrs. Ribble and departed for Plainview after the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Holcomb
George and
Harry
Kemp
Texas
Masonic meeting barred for Graham Mason leader
Mr. C. B. Hockaday was summoned to Dallas last Thursday and not allowed to attend the Masonic meeting led by Hon. Guinn Williams, the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Texas. Hockaday is described as Graham’s most popular and best loved Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Hockaday
Dallas
Guinn Williams
Texas
Hockaday
Graham
Local visitors and regional farm group activity noted
Mrs Sedalia Upperman and son Max of Bridgeport spent the weekend here visiting relatives. Mrs W A Babb and Vera Mae visited at Elbert last week and attended a good meeting. Mr W A Smith is in the county on behalf of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association. Mr and Mrs S A McPhearson of Fort Worth spent part of last week in Graham visiting relatives and old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia Upperman and
Max
Bridgeport
W. A. Smith
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
S. A McPhearson
Fort Worth
Graham
Dr Ira Lyon Visits Brother After Stroke
Dr Ira Lyon of Oklahoma came in Tuesday to see his brother, Mr. W. L. Kizer, who suffered a stroke of paralysis last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Lyon
Oklahoma
W. L. Kizer
Mrs Walter Longs Attend Eliasville Picnic
Mrs Walter Long and children Bruce and Adelle spent the weekend with Mrs R D Jordan of Eliasville. They attended the picnic there and reported a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Long
Bruce
Adelle
R. D. Jordan
Eliasville
Bowie man visits on potential Graham yard for granite works
Mr. W. F. Lancaster of Bowie visited last week to discuss C. S. Henderson Marble and Granite Works examining the possibility of opening a yard in Graham. He indicated interest in expanding operations and serving the Graham area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Lancaster
Bowie
C. S. Henderson Marble and Granite Works
Graham
Reverend J W W Shuler Visits Mexia and Whitney
Rev J W W Shuler and family returned Tuesday evening from Mexia Whitney and other places after a two week visit. He will be in his pulpit at both hours Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. W. Shuler
Mexia
Whitney
Waco Visitors Plan Baylor University Entrance
Mr and Mrs James Porter and son Cecil with Miss Evelyn McLendon and Mitchell McLendon visited Waco at the start of the week. The two young men intend to enter Baylor University in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Porter
Cecil
Evelyn McLendon
Mitchell McLendon
Waco
Baylor University
Johnsones Attend Iowa Park Hardware Dealers Convention
Mr. G. B. Johnson and family attended a hardware dealers convention in Iowa Park last week. While there he visited the irrigated district and was delighted by the results, returning convinced that irrigation is practical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Johnson
Iowa Park
Johnson
Professor Dewey Wiley Visits Brother on Banger Route
Professor Dewey Wiley of Simmons University Abilene visited his brother F. G. Wiley on the Banger route. He has many Graham friends who were glad to see him and was once a student at Graham High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Wiley
Simmons University
Abilene
F. G. Wiley
Dewey
Graham
Graham High School
Mayes Family Visits Relatives After Colorado Trip
Mr and Mrs G D Mayes and their two children of San Antonio spent the weekend here visiting relatives and old friends. They were returning from a trip to Colorado and were accompanied home by Mrs Mayes mother Mrs G W Carmack of Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Mayes
San Antonio
Colorado
Hinson Family Back From Southern Tour
Mr and Mrs C W Hinson and daughter Evelyn returned last Friday from a trip through Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee and Missouri. Mr Hinson suffered a sore neck from craning to view tall trees along the territory visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hinson
Miss Evelyn
Arkansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Missouri
Pace Golden Trip Ends With Mountain Trout Tale
Mr and Mrs Pace Golden returned the first of the week from a trip to Colorado. He wore a bandaged hand and joked about meeting a mountain trout, though friends think the mishap was tire trouble shared by many on long summer trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Pace Golden
Colorado
Renewal from Newcastle resident recalls pioneer days
Mr. R. J. Johnson of Newcastle submits his renewal to The Leader this week. A longtime Young County resident, Johnson recalls when Indians terrorized pioneers and shares first hand knowledge of early county trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Johnson
Newcastle
Johnson
Young County
New Dallas Presbytery Leader Visits Graham
Rev Gaines B Hall, appointed superintendent evangelist of the Dallas Presbytery, visited Graham on Tuesday. He will move from Cisco to Wichita Falls to lead a district spanning fifty one counties from Dallas to Dallas counties. Former Graham Presbyterian pastor, he has many friends in Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaines B. Hall
Dallas
Graham
Cisco
Wichita Falls
Dallas County
Graham Presbyterian Church
Local Notables Attend Primitive Baptist Association
The omission noted last week omits Mr and Mrs Chas Russell and daughter Genevieve Mr and Mrs Spencer Mayes and Miss Nell Sammons who attended the Primitive Baptist Association at Medlan Chapel last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Russell
Genevieve
Spencer Mayes
Nell Sammons
Primitive Baptist Association
Medlan Chapel
Mrs Fawks and relatives vacationing in Colorado
Mrs Winnie Fawks, her daughter Marguerite, nieces Bessie and Annie Nicklas, and nephew John Nicklas returned Sunday from a two week vacation in Colorado. They visited Denver and Colorado Springs and rode to Pike's Peak. They report considerable rain during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Fawks
Marguerite
Bessie
Annie Nicklas
John Nicklas
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pike’s Peak
Watermelon Grower Exceeds with Large Harvest
Mr J M Dave a top national watermelon grower markets large melons daily. He reports fruit weighing up to sixty pounds this dry season and a fifty two pound specimen found in Graham on Tuesday. Operating about two acres on the Brazos south of Graham he has sold nearly three hundred dollars of melons despite no rain since early May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Brazos
Mrs Hinson Visiting Daughters In Oklahoma And Texas
Mrs W B Hinson visits her daughters Mrs Frank Matthews in Guion Oklahoma and Mrs F D Craig in Dalhart Texas. She will be away until September. Mr Hinson says he is keeping Wyandott chickens. A committee may be needed to look after Mr Hinson and neighbor Mr Chan ler if she stays away too long. The two boys are said to be mischievous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hinson
Frank Matthews
Guion
Oklahoma
F. D. Craig
Dalhart
Texas
Hinson
Parson brothers attend Old Settlers Reunion in Alvarado
Messrs George F and J E Parsons and T A Parsons a grandson of George F left Tuesday for Alvarado to attend the Old Settlers Reunion. The two brothers left the area in the seventies and settled in Young County. They last visited in 1886 after an extreme drought to gather seed. They expect to be away three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F
J. E. Parsons
T. A. Parsons
Alvarado
Young County
Padgetts Return from California Trip in Ford
Mr and Mrs J B Padgett came back last Friday from a California trip in their Ford. He said the journey went well except his pocketbook was left behind. He is seventy five years old and enjoys beach life. Slides were not too high for him when accompanied by a bathing beauty. Mrs Padgett liked California but disliked much of the Texas to California route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Padgett
California
-Ministry Growth as South Bend Pastor Resigns for Seminary
Rev. Sam Malone closes a fruitful Murray meeting with about 25 new members, 16 by baptism. Rev. Frank Johnston, currently of South Bend, plans to resign and enter the Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth this fall after teaching at Lone Star near South Bend. He is the son of Superintendent and Mrs. P. M. Johnston of South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Malone
Murray
Frank Johnston
South Bend
Baptist Seminary
Fort Worth
Lone Star
P. M. Johnston
Sinister First Bootlegger
A fragmentary dialogue from a historical page features two bootleggers debating life expectancy as science advances, with one mockingly claiming longevity will rise to 150 years while the other retorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Putting First Things First Rule in Life
A concise reflection on prioritization, arguing that sensible people agree on placing first things first as the boundary between worthy and unworthy living. It frames decision making as choosing what matters most to guide daily actions and long term aims.
Leisure as a Luxury Scarce for Many in Everyday Life
A public mood piece notes leisure feels like a costly luxury in current times as households weigh budgets and prioritize essentials over discretionary comforts. It reflects waning affordable options and the social impact of tightened spending on recreation and cultural activities.
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Mr. L. L. Spivey
Oklahoma City
T. L. Wallace
Mr. J. M. Dave
F. L. Spivey of
J. J. McJilton
Bert Spivey
H. L. Tidwell
Pauline Prescott
Young County Fair
J. M. Whitfield
Mrs. Ellis Durham
el Centro, California
Bailey Moore
Colleen Moore
Edna Ferber
Marguerite de la Motte
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Florence Vidor
Matt Moore and
Louise Fazenda
South Sea Islands
William Desmond
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