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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1924
Page
8
Rev. Gary Smith returned from Blum where he held services for Presbyterians and Methodists. He reports a good meeting with twenty one conversions on the last night.
Rev. McKinley Norman, who has conducted meetings in Cooke County for two weeks, will fill his pulpit for both hours on Sunday. While the encampment and ongoing meeting caused irregular services, he will be at home Sunday and seeks strong crowds at all services.
Gary L. Smith states he will not fill his appointment at the Mt Pleasant school house on the third Sunday but will attend and begin a meeting at 3 PM on the fourth Sunday this month.
Sunday event features Christian Optimism from Isa 11 1 9 led by Evelyn McLendon with scripture texts by Minnie Taylor Faith in the Future presented by Cora Mayes The Character of Christ and Christs Surpassing Power presented by Raye Thomas and Wesley Taylor based on church notes
About fifty scouts attended a three day camp at the Reunion grounds on the Clear Fork. Leaders D H Bolin O Fauntleroy and P K Deats with A T Barrett B R Smith J J Gallaher and Geo W Miller supervised instruction and merit badge work. Swimming contests and group activities enhanced the outing, with both boys and leaders pleased with the results.
John E. Meyer, who left Graham for Los Angeles, now resides in Seattle. In a letter to The Leader he notes a real estate office for every three citizens in Los Angeles, highlighting the housing market contrast.
107 graduates placed with a wholesale firm a world record 41 with local banks hundreds more in the Southwest positions guaranteed or tuition refunded write today for position contract and special offer Draughons College Drawer B Wichita Falls or Abilene Texas
A 1923 survey by Burt C Blanton shows Texas with fifty seven textile industries, investment near 39.99 million dollars, and product value around 30.78 million. Texas ranks eighth in mills and seventh in rooms among Southern states, with cotton mills receiving substantial capital investment and a 50 percent rise in cotton consumption from 1920 to 1923.
Alec Crump and Ola Mae Bigham surprised many friends by marrying last Thursday at 11 o clock and departing for a mountain vacation in New Mexico. A well regarded couple, Alec works with Drummond Crump Lumber Co. and Ola Mae, daughter of W W Bigham, has been with Hall Scruggs Dry Goods. The Paducah Post extends best wishes for a long, happy life together.
Miss Prebble Smith and Mr Claude Jones were married at the bride’s home last Friday morning August 8 Rev J E Chase officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs N L Smith of Orth and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs G M Jones. The couple left for a honeymoon to Tuscola Lufkin and other points.
In Paris at the Olympic Games closing July 27, America secured ninety eight of the total three hundred sixty one awards.
Miss Ella Oatman who has been in school in New York is expected to visit here next week after the summer.
Mrs C R Taylor and her children left this morning to visit relatives near Houston. Afterward she will join Dr Taylor in North Carolina where he has accepted the pastorate of a church.
Mr A E Oatman was a Graham visitor today after a trip to South Texas with his son James Oatman and family to visit his daughters. His wife has been visiting her children in various parts of Texas.
The Masonic Lodge of Graham invites all Masons and their families to a picnic at Shawnee Park on Tuesday evening August 19. Ladies bring baskets while men supply watermelons and coffee. Lunch is set for 6 30 p m.
Members of the degree team from the Masonic Lodge of Olney will travel to Graham next Monday night to present the Master’s degree for the Graham Lodge. Graham Lodge members are urged to remember the date, Monday night, August 18.
A car that followed too closely struck a team of mules hitched to a row binder driven by Dewey Kramer of Murray. The impact caused the mules to bolt, throwing Kramer into the binder and bruising him considerably. He is resting well and it is hoped there will be no permanent injury.
Mrs J F Carl of San Antonio arrived Sunday to visit her daughter Mrs W D McFarlane. Mr F M Southall received a Dallas message Tuesday stating Mrs Southall was critically ill. The Intermediate B Y P U enjoyed an outing in Victory Park Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs G Earl Hutchings are fine leaders for the young people.
Mrs Mary T Hallam returns from an extended visit to Fort Worth Greenville and Italy. She is here on business but many friends hope she will settle here again.
Rev John W Newsome of Donna Texas in the Rio Grande Valley visits the Leader office after a visit yesterday. He formerly lived in Graham.
Mr and Mrs A R Rutherford returned Tuesday from a three month visit with their daughter Mrs D Osborn in the Ozarks Arkansas. They enjoyed cool weather and good food during their stay in Arkansas.
Hunt Stromberg controller of action promises audiences bold cinema as The Night Hawk stars Harry Carey and plays at the National Theatre on Saturday August 23.
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