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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
5
Local Graham news runs a roundup of visits from Dallas and Loving residents, teachers from Jack and Young counties welcomed, and upcoming events. Christmas games, church trees, Goodfellow Fund tags, prize days, and prize distribution loom amid visits to relatives, hospital updates, and family travel.
Mr J A Holt of Loving reports his son Albert in a Waco hospital after an operation on his feet. Albert, from Austin, is recovering as well as could be expected and will be laid up for several weeks.
Closing out sale offering gifts novelties Navajo blankets toys Mama dolls doll furnishings pictures easels hand painted china gold fish and all stock to be sold before January 1st with prices reduced to move inventory.
A posted notice by D. G. Vice prohibits hunting, fishing, trapping, or trespassing on all farms and pastures under his control in Young County. The message repeats the prohibition and asks trespassers to keep out. A separate note mentions a party taking packs and Christmas cards through mist ar P. Alexander's store with Peggy O'Neal's name engraved, asking for release.
Elmer Graham returned from Au tin Tuesday night where he appeared as attorney in the Zate Jewelry Company auctioneer cases. The Court of Criminal Appeals granted writs of habeas corpus against the ordinance suspending further prosecutions and complaints until they had passed on its legality. Judge Reeves order in the County Court will be consolidated with the higher court proceedings and the whole matter determined one. The sale will proceed through the holiday.
D F Ford reports on the Newcastle January 12 road bond vote and the F F F highway projects in Young County. He notes the Federal share of one third for eligible routes, estimated construction costs around 18 000 per mile, and Precinct No 4’s six miles between Graham and Newcastle with a possible 36 000 expenditure. Precinct 4 has 93 500 apportioned, leaving 57 500 to allocate without a designated highway, with hard surface options at about 10 000 per mile possible.
Editorial argues Precinct 4 should fund fifty seven miles of good roads with concrete culverts and steel bridges rather than five and a fraction miles of hard surface. Cites telegram from Graham Chamber of Commerce and State Highway Engineer affirming county powers to choose best road type. Calls on local leaders to meet, discuss, and decide spending for greatest public good.
Mrs. W F Caldwell entertained the L A L Bridge Club last Friday afternoon. The room sparkled with Christmas decorations and a tree decorated with score cards and small packages. High score went to Mrs. C E Humphrey, low score to Mrs J R Ros, with rewards of a sugar owl and creamer and a flower boat. Guests included Mesdames Carson Humphrey Tillis Parker Dyer Ross and Ogle.
An error at J. P. Alexanders store leads to a party taking a package of Christmas cards by mistake. Peggy reacts quickly, turning the situation into a prompt correction and return of the misdelivered items.
The Hound Men's Association will meet in Graham at the I. C. C. F. Hall on January 4, 1924 at two o'clock, the second Monday. All members are urged to attend.
Mayor W P Stinson says Graham will receive a representative from the weights and measures department at Austin to test city gas meters, likely arriving in late January. Some residents complained of high November bills, and the city asked for an official State test though the local gas office offers its own methods.
Horse lovers are invited to the Christmas races at Fair Park on December 24 and 25. Races start at 2 30 P M Monday and 3 P M Tuesday with three races each day. Track in fine condition and a $400 purse has been raised for the events.
The Commissioners Court of Jack County sold its four hundred thousand dollar road bond issue to the Breg Garrett Company of Dallas, subject to State Highway Department approval. Bonds sold at par and accrued interest, with a four thousand dollar premium to the county. All related costs and printing paid by the Breg Garrett Company. Bonds dated January 1, 1924.
Frank Taylor of Fort Worth was elected illustrious potentate for 1924 at Mossah Temple Shriners in Fort Worth. Other officers elected include John F. Lyons chief rabban J O Montrief assistant rabban D Edgar Little high priest and prophet A L Shulamn oriental guide E W Hightower treasurer Morgan H Jones recorder. Four representatives to imperial council session in Kansas City June 3 4 5 were J F Zurn W B Cooke H T Pangburn and Taylor with Lyons to serve as Texas Shrine council delegates meeting in April. Taylor is brother of Mrs. Mary T. Hallam and has many friends among Graham nobles.
A humorous item notes a lamb sold for fifty cents per pound, described as lacking fleece and ribbon bows. The quip frames the animal as frozen, delivering a quizzical, tongue in cheek observation typical of a light column.
The L. A. L. Club met December 7 with Mrs. J. R. Ross. Small Christmas nut cups adorned the bridge tables. J. Glenn Dyer won the high score, a pair of Dutch silver shakers. Low cut a sewing basket went to Mrs. C. E. Humphrey. Refreshments included sandwiches, chicken pie, apple rouse, fruit cake and coffee. Mrs. Ross’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bireley of Missouri, attended.
The teachers will leave tomorrow for their homes in various parts of the country, marking the end of the term as staff disperse to different regions.
Mr. J. W. Harrison, an active Masonic lodge member, was elected to an officer post in the Godfrey Commandery during a recent Jacksboro lodge meeting. The event highlights fraternal activity within the local Masonic community.
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