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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
7
Local notes report Hinson Hockaday Grain Company promoting Light Crust flour as economical, with a 16¢ price. Various residents are mentioned visiting Albany Newcastle Woodson Sierra Blanca and Amarillo, plus a Christmas photo deadline at Miller's Studio and a magazine offer for McCall's and The Graham Leader.
Elder J. H. Fisher of Newcastle has been ill for several days but is improving. Mr. Walter Miller and family from Sweetwater are visiting Mrs. Miller, the parents Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Stephens, and other relatives.
Rev McKinley Norman visited Dallas at the week's start to promote Baptist mission work in the county while Hinson Hockaday Grain Co promotes feeds claimed to boost egg production. The ad contrasts poultry feed claims with religious mission outreach.
Hon J E Binkley came home from a two week visit with his daughter Mrs H W Kuhn in Memphis Texas. Horace Posein and Donald Matthews of Woodson spent Friday night in Graham. The boys turned back at the McCan bridge and went by Flins ville to reach Graham.
Local items report Cow Chow as an economical feed from Hinson Hockaday Grain Co. visits by Tom Black of Tipton and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cox and son Perry to Megargel, and trips by Jacksboro officials to Graham. Christmas Records advertised at Earp Music Co. with 16¢ pricing. Joe Edward, son of Rev and Mrs. Joe W. Bickley, noted in the week. Shuler family visiting Hillsboro and Mexia.
New Columbia lists Brunswick and phonograph records for Christmas. Mr George Atcheson of Waco is in town for his brother Floyd Atcheson funeral. Mr and Mrs Austin Moore of South Bend placed an order for Christmas cards. Bert Bray of Terral Oklahoma, with Rock Island freight, spent Sunday with family. Mr and Mrs Reno Stinson departed Monday for Louisiana visiting Shriever and New Orleans.
Dr M H Chism will leave Saturday for East Texas to spend the Christmas holidays with his daughters. He will return about the first of the year.
Mr W Dickenson has worn a sling for several days due to an infection from a hand injury suffered at work two weeks ago.
Mrs Paul Spikes of Mission Texas and Mrs C P Corwin of Brownswood traveled to attend the funeral of their brother Lloyd Atcheson on Monday.
Local Odd Fellows in Graham hosted visitors M. J. Rowan E Black George Conrad and J H Cunningham of Breckenridge last week. The lodge members are described as lively and always glad to meet guests.
Mr Chas. Donnell of Murray was a business visitor in Graham Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Redders welcome a new son born November 15, 1924. Mrs. F. G. Roberts and Mrs. John Roberts of Terrell visited the Southalls this week. Johnnie Hughes is ill with typhoid fever on South Elm Street. Camp Fire Girls plan a food and candy sale Saturday at 10 at Morrison's Hardware for the Good Fellows fund.
Mr. H. L. Morrison recovers from illness and hopes to be seen in the streets soon. Mrs. D. D. Dickenson and her daughters Ruby and Vivian of Tuscola are visiting relatives and friends.
A fragmented notice mentions Weenem Cleaners and Oil Cities Electric Co forming a city venture. Details are unreadable but indicate a partnership or joint project with local implications.
Rev. L. O. Cunningham of Eliasville stopped in Graham last Thursday for a business call at The Leader office, where staff welcomed his visit and discussion.
Rev and Mrs R J LaPrade of Newcastle were in the city Monday. Their son Robert had his tonsils removed at a local hospital while here.
A Christmas pitch urging buyers to gift an Electric Washer, promising lasting gratitude. The message promotes Oil Cities Electric Co as the seller and highlights the appliance as a dependable present for long term value.
Mr. Berlina Posern, a Graham High School student, is spending the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Posern, at Woodson.
Mr. R. D. Tyra of Murray was a Graham visitor Monday. He purchased some third priced license plates for his Ford while here.
Advertisement shows Oil Cities Electric Co marketing an Electric Washer with a call to action to buy. It lists product type and mentions the seller, inviting customers to consider the appliance. The brief note ends with a call to tie into the offer.
Mr. H. S. McCready of Eliasville visited the city Monday and renewed his subscription to The Graham Leader. Though young, he has been a longtime reader of the paper.
Mr. J. E. Brown from the Hunt community stopped by The Leader office Monday. He is described as one of the county's dependable citizens.
The Leader carries a note from J. S. McCan of Aspermont Texas praising the paper after forty years of readership and enclosing a two dollar check for another year of subscription.
Mrs. E. N. Jerry and Mrs. J. G. Coleman announce the re opening of the Style Shop south of J. P. Alexander's inviting the ladies of Graham and vicinity to call and inspect stock. Special showing of advance Spring Millinery promotes style without extravagance.
Rev E M Agee was elected county missionary at a Baptist Executive Committee meeting held last Saturday. He will begin work soon and participate in the Workers program at Newcastle next Monday.
At patrons’ request manager Mr Larmour shows the Covered Wagon again this week. It began today and will run through the week. It was shown here last summer and pleased all who saw it, so many will want to view it again.
All persons holding accounts against the Eliasville Electric Light Company are hereby notified to present their claims at once as the plant is changing management and all outstanding indebtedness is being accounted for. 17-26¢
Eugene Coleman spent the weekend in Fort Worth and Dallas, enjoying time away from his usual duties and visiting local spots during a short leisure trip.
Archer County social note highlights Miss Ethel Andrews visiting relatives in the city this week, keeping in touch with hometown ties and local kin.
Mr. J. L. Woods moves his optical and jewelry business from the City Drug Store to the old Land Office building, signaling a relocation within the downtown area.
The Oil Cities Electric Co. has remodeled its premises and is pleased with the new home. A fine display of electrical gifts enhances the showroom attracting attention from customers and visitors.
Norma Talmadge scores the greatest hit of her career in The Song of Love at the National Theatre showing Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday December 22 23 24. The star delivers a dazzling pantomime performance as an Arabian dancer with tempestuous allure and versatile film heroine appeal.
The Alaskan, a Paramount Herbert Brenon adaptation of James Oliver Curwood, stars Thomas Meighan. The review praises his performance as the Northwest tale’s lead, noting the film’s strong appeal and potential for repeat viewings.
A Canton Ohio man used five circus elephants to test his garage floor. They were guided onto the floor in a tight group creating a live load exceeding 15 tons at the center to gauge strength.
The Texas State Teachers Association gathered in San Antonio with about 5,000 attendees. Main topic was the educational survey by Northern institutions. The convention split on the survey's value, and Prof. Lee Clark of Gainesville was elected president.
A brief literary fragment contemplates time and action as the low sun casts light on deeds. It quotes a line attributed to J Bobart and echoes reflective tone about noble acts and personal responsibility.
Mr J C Hawkins of Indian Mound and Miss Ida Owens of Graham were quietly married at Oil City Rev B A Roark officiating The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs R D Owens was reared near Banger The groom son of Mr and Mrs W H Jenkine came from Oklahoma eight years ago He served in World War I The couple will live in Hansford County after January 1 with Hawkins pursuing steel farming and cattle raising Many friends extend best wishes
Dixon asserts charity begins at home while Bergen retorts that Christian women working to clothe cannibals should first outfit their own daughters. The exchange underscores social duty debates among reformers and women leaders.
The speaker defines kindness as continual active love emanating from the heart and constant self forgetfulness, emphasizing ongoing practice rather than occasional good deeds. The idea centers on enduring compassion guiding daily behavior and relationships.
The College of Industrial Arts at Denton reports all students and faculty contributed to the Bralley Memorial Fund totaling 10000 dollars. The committee seeks legislative appropriation to add to the funds for a new library building named the F M Bralley Memorial Library.
A two a m kitchen scene unfolds as a wife confronts a husband about his whereabouts. He admits to being at the club and winning $150 at poker. She quips the dinner is ruined but promises to boil coffee to mend the mood.
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