Local Happenings Highlight Graham Area Visits and Births
Local notes report visits by Mr. and Mrs. Finley Scruggs in Oklahoma and Miss Lois Johnson visiting relatives in Lubbock. Several births announced, including a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Widner and a son for Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Barron, plus a new daughter for Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Russell. Community members travel, visit relatives, and attend events in Graham and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Finley Scruggs
Oklahoma
Lois Johnson
Lubbock
Howell Family Visit Ties Texas Kin to Cleve Ellis
Mr and Mrs Tom Howell and their young daughter from Lorenzo Texas are visiting Cleve Ellis and family adding a family connection to a local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Howell
Lorenzo, Texas
Cleve Ellis
Bettie Scott Returns from Visit to Waco
Miss Bettie Scott has returned from a visit to Waco. Mr and Mrs Lisle Skinner returned with her for a visit here.
A Humorous Quip About Shoemakers and Wisdom
A witty remark about letting the shoemaker mind his craft, with a playful twist on words. The speaker lampoons the lingering gag and keeps to a light, ironic tone.
Raglands Return Home After Extended Visit
Mrs. T. E. Ragland and her daughter left Tuesday for their home in New Mexico following an extended visit with relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Ragland
New Mexico
Clarification on Mrs. Miller’s Location
The Leader corrected last week’s report stating Mrs. Miller went to Medicine Park. The correction confirms she is actually in Winslow Arkansas.
Mrs J W Davis and family return from revival visits
Mrs J W Davis and her children came back Sunday from Farmer where they spent a week attending revival services and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Davis
Farmer
Street and Company Purchases Fall Stock in Market
Mr. S. B. Street and Miss Stroud have spent several days in the markets buying fall stocks for the Street and Company store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Street
Miss Stroud
Street and Company
Mr M W Souter Visits City on Weekend Trip
Mr M W Souter was in the city Saturday visiting in Oklahoma City and other places before returning to his home at Eliasville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Souter
Oklahoma City
Eliasville
Ragland and Yancey Families Headed to New Mexico Trip
John Ragland and family Bill Yancey and family and Miss Cleo Hindman left Monday for a trip to New Mexico and West Texas places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ragland
Bill Yancey
Cleo Hindman
New Mexico
West Texas
Steele brothers visit city for business
Messrs. I. W. and J. L. Steele were in the city Monday attending business matters. It marked Mr. Steele’s first visit in several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. I. W
J. L. Steele
Mr. Steele
Mr. Star Returns From Buying Trip With Company
Mr. Star and the John E. Morrison Company completed extended buying trips in New York and other markets. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Morrison are expected to return later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Star
John E. Morrison
New York
H. L. Morrison
Local Moves and Visits Across Graham Area
Mr Frank Hines of Jacksboro moved to Graham this week. Mr and Mrs E J Faulkingberg welcomed a new boy in South Graham. Raymond Leslie of Eliasville is moving his printing office to Graham this week. A A Lax and family of Grandfield Oklahoma visited W B Hinson and relatives. Myrtle Anderson and Leona Dunn of Fort Worth visited Mr and Mrs W B Hinson this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hines
Jacksboro
Graham
E. J. Faulkingberg
South
Raymond Leslie
Eliasville
A. A. Lax
Grandfield
Oklahoma
W. B. Hinson
Myrtle Anderson
Leona Dunn
Fort Worth
Mr Irby Rhodes Returns From Markets With Alexander Store Goods
Mr Irby Rhodes arrived back last week after visiting markets to purchase goods for the Alexander store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irby Rhodes
Alexander
Lions Host Col Louis C Terry District Governor Visit
Col Louis C Terry of Terrell attends as guest of local Lions Club this week. He serves as district governor for the Lions for Texas and New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Louis C. Terry
Terrell
Lions
Texas
New Mexico
Jack White Travels From Graham to Amarillo on Vacation
Mr. Jack White is away from his residence at the First National Bank on a vacation itinerary visiting Amarillo and other locations before returning to Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack White
First National Bank
Amarillo
Graham
Elder Pursley Hosts Weeklong Family Reunion
Elder J. F. Pursley enjoyed a visit from all his living children last week. The gathering included a daughter who traveled from Chattanooga to participate in the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Pursley
Chattannooga
Sisters Bonnie Louise and Bessie Bryan Move to Graham
Bonnie Louise and Bessie Bryan arrived in Graham to live with their aunt Mrs. Nat Price after the deaths of their mother about a year ago and their father about a month ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Louise
Bessie Bryan
Graham
Nat Price
Mayor Stinson and son return from Hot Springs trip
Mayor W. P. Stinson and his son Jerry came back last Saturday from Hot Springs New Mexico where they spent time. The judge reports feeling much better after drinking the water from the springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Stinson
Jerry
Hot Springs
New Mexico
Local visitor Kidwell joins Loving and family in Graham
L B Kidwell Jr of Cache Oklahoma and Mr J W Loving and family of Jermyn were guests of Mr and Mrs W D Norman last Saturday. It was Kidwell’s first Graham visit in some time and he met many old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Kidwell, Jr
Cache
Oklahoma
J. W. Loving
Jermyn
W. D. Norman
Mr. Kidwell
Graham
Steen Foot Operation Aims for Immediate Relief
Mr. Z. J. Steen underwent foot surgery this week following a serious earlier injury when he stepped on a rake. The operation seeks immediate and permanent relief after months of ongoing discomfort from the accident.
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Z. J. Steen
Grey and Knight Families Return From Texas Trip
Mr and Mrs Grey Howard and their children Mary Louise return with Mr and Mrs Bruce Knight and Misses Ruth and Bell Knight after visiting San Antonio and nearby Texas locales. Grey altered plans from fishing on the Llano river to sightseeing during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grey Howard
Mary Louise Howard
Bruce Knight
Ruth
Bell Knight
San Antonio
Texas
Grey
Llano River
Doctor and Mrs Spencer to Join Harris Sanitarium Fort Worth
Dr and Mrs G T Spencer move this week to Fort Worth to join Dr Harris at the Harris Sanitarium. The move is a loss Graham regrets as he valued their strong interest in city affairs and their contributions since arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Spencer
Fort Worth
Spencer
Dr. Harris
Harris Sanitarium
Graham
Waggoners Visit Fort Worth Matriarch in Weak Health
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Waggoner of Fort Worth are in the city visiting Mrs. Graves, the mother of Mrs. Waggoner. She is past eighty and has not been well this summer, enjoying visits from her children. Her husband founded The Leader in 1876 and led it for over twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Waggoner
Fort Worth
Postmaster Long Returns From Arkansas Trip
Postmaster Long came back from a trip to Arkansas at the start of the week. Friends report he found Arkansas lovely on this visit after spring rains washed out earlier trips. The Leader man has not seen him but is glad he is back and he is looking well.
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Postmaster Long
Arkansas
Padgett Family Plans Texas and Colorado Trip
Dr. W. O. Padgett and family with Miss Nettie and Myrtle Redder Emily Padgett and Evelyn McLendon left Tuesday for a visit to West Texas and Colorado Mrs Padgett learned her mother in Hereford broke her arm Miss McLendon will leave in Colorado for Fort Sumner New Mexico to teach the coming session Dr. Padgett will be away from the city a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Padgett
Miss Nettie
Myrtle Redder
Emily Padgett
Evelyn McLendon
West Texas
Colorado
Dolman Dies After Long Graham Residency
L A Dolman died Sunday night shocking Graham residents. Born February 12 1860 in Livingston Alabama he lived in Paris Texas and Christian before moving to Graham in 1912. He worked with Dolman House and was a longtime Presbyterian. survived by brother George Dolman of Fort Worth and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolman
Graham
Dolly
J. J. Gallaher
Colorado
Abram H. Dolman
Gettysburg
Mr. Dolman
Gallaher
The
Presbyterian Church
George Dolman
Fort Worth
Tourist Park Visit Records List Wide Range of Registrants
The latest register shows numerous visitors at Tourist Park including E. H. McCracken and S. D. Perie from Mineral Wells, R. C. Hester of Hobart, Alex McNabb of Chicotah, G. W. Box of Los Angeles, M. R. Young of Fort Worth, and many others from Dallas, Wichita Falls, Lawton, Bartlesville, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
George Brannon
Bynum
John White
Mineral Wells
J. Kittrel
Erick
Harvey Beavers
Liberty
Joe A. Vera
Fort Worth
W. W. Dickey
Wichita Falls
W.W. C. Bass
Chico
Alf. Lockhart
Yideoke
H. E. Pendeton
Ivan
Park praises and car registrations noted in brief item
E Schwedler of Dallas and N L Fellows of Springfield Missouri are listed. Forty two cars registered carrying 132 people. The piece lauds the park's free gas water and lights. Notary seals sold at The Leader office for 3 25.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Guy Tailor Shop
Willenberg & Jarnagin
Stewart & Kennedy
Mrs. Sikes Wood
Platives
Olney
T. M. Widner
Gust
J. C. Barron
J. A. Holt of
Loving
Mrs. H. L. Kidd
Ting
Sikes Wood
Violet Wood
Seymour
L. M. Pratt
G. C. Thorne
Eastland
Iss Vivian Dickenson
Orth
John E. Meyer, Sr
California
Air Home
Spokane
Washington
J. Olin Calvin
Peo
John B. Rhea
Rado
Ford
Grace Stewart
Breckenridge
W. R. Anderson
Chattanoo- Tennessee
EB. R. Ragland
Mary Taylor
Belton
Baylor College
Sptember
Agra
John W. Saye
Dr. ©. R. Taylor
Ben Slater
D. A. Ford
Lubbock, Texas
Jim Barron
Mrs. W. C. Russell
Marinello Shop
L. L. Kinnebrew of
J. C. Lovelace
Marinello
Judge
P. A. Martin
City
Gulf Country
Chas. Hutchison
L. A. Dolman
John £. Morrison
Dodge
Detroit
B. Graham
Elm Street
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