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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1922
Page
4
Readable notice announces cut prices on all Ladies Dresses Coats Skirts Blouses Suits and Children Coats with emphasis on broad discounts and limited selections for shoppers seeking bargains. Condensed wording implies storewide sale across women and children's fashion offerings.
Store advertises big savings on all hats with a call to come in early and choose. Noting wonderful bargains await shoppers.
A vintage catalog style list suggests practical presents for women and men. For women items include silk hose dress scarves dresser scarves boxed handkerchiefs table linen and fancy towel sets. For men offerings include neckwear belts buckles silk socks silk shirts and gloves.
An assortment of garments in a range of sizes invites shoppers to visit and explore the new line. The store promises options to fit different figures and offers a discount to entice buyers into trying the collection.
Mrs. R W Francis daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Turner of South Elm Street died after brief illness at a local sanitarium last Friday November 30 She was married September 22 1922 and lived in Graham before returning last September She was a longtime Methodist and Eastern Star member The funeral conducted by Dr C R Taylor was at her parents home Sunday at 3 PM Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery The infant twins were buried with her The family extends community sympathy to the husband and Turner family four children now reduced to one daughter
The Graham Music Club expresses gratitude to Mrs Wright Wilson Miss Grace Morley Miss Frances Roberts and honorary members Messrs C P Hutchison W D McFarlane C A Russell C C Hampton I T Gilmer C E Humphries H L Thornton and O Fauntleroy for aiding the Cantata program on November 25. Appreciation is given to The Graham Leader for publicity.
The United Charities plan their annual fundraising drive for early next week likely Tuesday. Manager A D Stewart is coordinating the effort and asks that names of those in need be submitted to him or any committee member. Donations may be handed to Stewart, committee members, or deposited at city banks. Graham is noted for aiding the poor this Christmas.
Waco December 5 Officers elected by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter Texas Masons include Sam J. Helm Corsicana grand high priest Frank Holt Waco deputy grand high priest John M Weekley Ennis grand king Dr D N Cush ing San Antonio grand scribe T M Bartley Waco grand secretary re elected L R Conro Goldthwaite grand treasurer re elected Walter Griffith Barry member of committee on work C McDonald Hillsboro member of committee on work
Mrs. John Dowdle hosted the C L S C on November 28 at her Cherry Street home. Despite rain and mud, twelve members and one visitor attended. The group voted to urge enactment of Child Labor and Towner Sterling Bills and decided the City Library list be printed in The Leader weekly. The program featured verse expressions of thanks, Pilgrim in Art, stories of firsts in the Pilgrim tale, readings, and music with refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs. Fred Moellendick.
County Agent A L Robertson asks readers to leave names at his office or the County Superintendent's office for a pecan budding visit by a pecan specialist. The county cites a thriving pecan industry with farmers earning thousands this fall, including one purchaser selling crops on the trees for three thousand dollars.
Mrs. Marshal Bryant expresses gratitude on a bright Thanksgiving day to all who have shown kind deeds, noting she cannot mention every name but hopes readers recognize the message.
Mr J A Wright visited the city today prompting local interest. The visit was noted by residents and local officials who referenced his presence in ongoing community matters.
Among the high school faculty attendees were C. F. Whitney principal L. W. Houtchens Miss Lil lie B. Pate Arrie Barrett and Kate Freeman from the town high school as reported after last week’s State Teacher s Association gathering in Fort Worth.
The local Ford dealer hosts a three day Ford Display Week with attractive exhibits of all articles and an extensive entertainment program. Decorated bowers offer chairs for visitors to sit and enjoy music and talks while local merchants cooperate on big specialty sales.
In The Leader Mr Barrett writes to the department of weights and measures in Austin Texas detailing that gas bills are unusually high causing dissatisfaction. He states the company’s books are open to public inspection and emphasizes a commitment to best service and customer satisfaction as gas remains a vital city utility.
Notice from Woodmen of the World calling all members to attend the next meeting on Saturday at 7 30 p m for election of officers for the coming term. Fraternally signed by Clerk P Hutchison.
The Holden family thanks friends for support during illness and death of J. H. Holden. A. D. Stewart leads the annual United Charities fund drive. Leave contributions at Graham banks if not seen. The Goodfellows fund aids Graham families at Christmas. Funds dispensed by the regular committee.
Mr W D Omohundro from Lorain Gas is visiting Graham to show cooking demonstrations at the John E Morrison store each afternoon this week. An angel food cake is given away every afternoon to attendees.
H H Avants reports a great State Teachers Association gathering in Fort Worth. He notes the association's record favoring Bible reading in public schools. With county school board approval he added Bible to the Young County Course of Study to start in 1923.
Mr D B Wood visited Wichita Falls on Tuesday, stopping by local spots and meeting residents. The visit highlighted community ties and regional connections during a routine trip.
A posted notice from D G Vick prohibits hunting fishing trapping or trespassing on all farms and pastures in Young County under his control. The owner asks to stay out.
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