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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
12
Mr. 4. W. Horner, a pioneer citizen, visited the office Monday and updated the Leader figures. At over eighty, he remains active and has read the Leader for many years.
Graham residents urged to support a state wide drive for 439 Confederate Memorial Half Dollars to fund the Stone Mountain Memorial. W E Steele as Graham chairman asks quick uptake before January 28. contrast with banks holding coins at face value for premium funding. Also notice Parrish Kindergarten Christmas program and holiday schedule.
Miss Artie Estelle Slater of Graham is listed on Tarleton Agricultural College honor roll for the first six weeks, earning 80 or better in all subjects with a full course load. The second six weeks list rose to sixty seven names, the most ever on the roll, reflecting steady effort and school pride.
The United Charities and Good Fellow drive will be made Monday December 21. It calls for a liberal contribution from everyone to raise funds for the year’s work.
Beginning Friday December 18 shoppers flock to Street and Co for the biggest sale in years on ladies ready to wear. Big bargains entice shoppers to visit the store for special low prices and selection across the department.
Mrs Floyd Danley and her children of Murray visited the city Monday and revealed she had won the turkey premium on Bargain Day, contrary to a previous Leader report naming Mrs Donnell. The city featured a Ramsey Drug Company dance with an Orthophonic Victrola and a National theatre party hosted by Dr W O Padgett.
John Reid, a 28 year sentence convict in the Loving State Bank robbery case, escaped from the penitentiary. Two other inmates joined the breakout by overpowering guards during the escape.
Mr. John S. Steele of Tioga visited his son W. E. Steele, the county tax collector, at the start of the week. It marked his first sighting of the family’s new grandson at the Steele residence.
A reminder to have your check ready for the United Charities committee by Monday December 21.
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