Mrs Joe B Davis dies in San Angelo at 68
Mrs. Joe B Wadley-Davis died December 22 at her San Angelo home after years of illness. She was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery beside her parents after a funeral at the Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Kickley and Rev. Neal. Born November 4, 1893 in Tonk Valley, she married in 1916 and left four children Geraldine John Thomas Billie and Imogene. She joined the Methodist Church at ten and remained active. a large crowd attended the funeral.
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Joe B. Davis
San Angelo
Graham
John H. Wood
Joe W. Kickley
T. Edgar ‘Neal
Oak Grove
T. C. Wadley
Anna Belle Wadley
Tonk Valley
Tonkalley
Geraldine
John Thomas
Billie
Imogene
W. H. Wadley
Methodist Church
Graham Auction Sells Hundreds of Valuables in Cold Monday Sale
The Graham Retail Merchants Association sponsored an auction selling hundreds of items from flour and ham to blankets and toys. Thousands in greenbacks exchanged hands as buyers from Graham and nearby counties flocked to the 2:30 PM sale aided by McFarlane the secretary and auctioneer. The cold weather barely dampened spirits as prizes were distributed to participants and another sale was hinted.
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Retail Merchants Association of
Graham
McFarlane
Retail Merchants Association
W. D. McFarlane
Senior Epworth League Study Of Mission Messages
Subject highlights how the Methodist church has sent abroad the good news with leader Miss Mila Padgett. Hymn Onward Christian Soldiers. Bible readings by various leagues. Topics include Early Missionary Work, Beginning in the Orient, Latin America missions, Africa entry, Our Latest Venture, and What Next students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mila Padgett
Ues
Mr. Durham
Orient
Mr. McCully
Latin America
Thelma Burton
Africa
Fannie England
Idallunter
Eunice Rubenkoenig
School Children Enjoying Holidays
National Christmas holidays bring shift in Graham schools with only one week of vacation this year. Students from local colleges return home to celebrate with families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Teachers’ Institute
Institute
Texas
Graham High School Maintains All Southern Accreditation
Superintendent I T Gilmer announced Graham High School has again been placed on the All Southern list, affirming its high standards. For years the school held state affiliation and graduates have progressed to colleges nationwide, including Lee McGuire from the 1925 class entering Harvard this fall.
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Graham
I. T. Gilmer
All Southern
Graham High School
Gilmer
Lee McGuire
Harvard
Texas Woman Writes Song Blue Bonnet
A Sherman upbringing music piece by Mrs. Margaret Scott Penn, now in Washington DC, titled Blue Bonnet becomes popular in Graham. The tune, sung by Mrs. E. Reed at a Music Club party, evokes Texas imagery and homesickness with lines about longing for the western skies and the Blue Bonnet.
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Texas
Graham
Sherman
D. E. Stimson
E. C. Reed
Galli
Margaret Scott Penn
Blue Bonnet
Local Reader Remembers First Newspaper Seen
Mr. FE. G. Williamson renews for The Leader this week. He states he has read the home paper all his life and believes it is probably the first newspaper he ever saw.
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FE. G. Williamson
Leader
Wallace and Bud Price to Spend Holidays at Home
Wallace and Bud Price are expected home tomorrow to spend the holidays with their parents Mr and Mrs Nat Price.
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Wallace
Bud Price
Mrs
Nat Price
Leader owner Mr. C. F. Rowley visits Loving this week
Mr. C. F. Rowley of Loving was in town this week and moved up the figures on his Leader. His visit highlights ongoing local business activity and the prominence of the Leader in the community.
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C. F. Rowley
Loving
Morrison Expected Home From Austin Visit
Joe Morrison is expected home today from Austin where he has been attending the University of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Morrison
Austin
University of Texas
Christmas An Editorial by H. H. Avants
An editorial extols Christmas as a season of peace and good will. It reflects on the birth of Christ, the global appeal of the holiday, and the moral responsibilities of nations amid war and poverty, urging faith, hope, and charitable action for 1925.
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H. H. Avants
Christ
Bethlehem
Locarno
Graham Foundation Donates Land for Gra ham Field
The Graham Foundation gives Graham High School land between First and Second Streets and Virginia and Tennessee, enabling a large athletic field. The foundation to fund half of the improvements, with student labor planned. Superintendent Gilmer encourages community aid and notes more details forthcoming.
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Graham Foundation
Graham High School
Second Street
Graham Field
Gilmer
First
Second Streets
Virginia
Tennessee
Graham
Tubercular Test Of Graham Cows Reported
Graham cows were tested for tuberculosis with only two reactors previously cited. A supplied list shows numerous residents and dairies whose cows tested free of tuberculosis while many other cows were not examined due to sales requirements.
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B. L. Jacobs
Fort Worth
Graham
Jesse Tackett
Oak Park Dairy
Butler's Dairy
Emmett Askew
G. C. Barrett
F. H. Bowron
C. J. Cook
L. H. Gallaher
Milton Hammett
J. L. Hathcock
George Holman
Ridley Jeffery
W. L. Kizer
Mrs. N. F. McCain
W. T. Parkinson
E. R. Ragland
C. A. Russell
C. E. Thigpen
W W. Williamson
E. G. Williamson
Death of Murray Pioneer Citizen J W Harty
Word comes of the death of Mr J W Harty of Murray a pioneer citizen of the county who had been ill for several months.
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J. W. Harty
Murray
County
Leader to Publish Next Week Names of Guests Sought
The Leader plans a forthcoming issue asking readers to telephone in with the names of their guests for publication. This appeal emphasizes community participation and aims to compile a guest list for the upcoming paper.
UT Student Malcolm Williams Expected Home For Holidays
Malcolm Williams, a University of Texas student, is expected to return home today to spend the holidays with family.
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Malcolm Williams
University of Texas
All Tax Receipts Are Now Ready
County Tax Collector W. F. Steele urges auto owners to secure new license numbers by January 1. A headlight certificate issued since December 1 must be presented when renewing. Receipts for auto tax and other taxes are ready. cooperation will speed service during the busy season.
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W. FE. Steele
Steele
Dallas visitors visit Campbells and relatives during holidays
Mrs. J. Mr. Agee and daughter Margaret of Dallas are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Campbell and other relatives during the holidays.
Court Adjourns to December 28 After Busy Two Weeks
The 30th district court adjourned until Monday December 28. In the first two weeks Judge H R Wilson disposed of more than sixty cases.
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30Th District Court
H. R. Wilson
Mr J A Moreland Seeks Care in City Visit
Mr J A Moreland of the Murray community was in the city last Friday to see the physician. He has not been well for some time.
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J. A. Moreland
Murray
Mrs Burton Guest of Fort Worth Hostess During Christmas
Mrs Andy Burton of Fort Worth is a guest of Mrs W C McGrew during the Christmas holdings at the latter’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Burton
Fort Worth
W. C. McGrew
City Churches Plan Christmas Trees and Programs
The churches of the city are planning Christmas trees and programs for tonight, Thursday, with services and festive events expected to attract residents.
United Charities Drive For Funds Opens With Modest Total
The United Charities committees report twelve hundred dollars raised for the board for the ensuing year. Though below prior years the drive started this week amid other demands and will grow as donations continue. The Good Fellow committees will bring Christmas cheer Thursday to homes in need. Church ladies cooperate with the board to distribute Christmas cheer and act as Santa Clauses to the city’s needy.
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United Charities
United Charities Board
Three Indictments Against F. M. Snow
The Brath County grand jury returned three bills charging murder against F. M. Snow who allegedly confessed to shooting his wife her mother Mrs Olds and his stepson Bernie Connally on November 27 at his home. He said he acted to protect his life and that his wife later fired at him before he shot her. Trials are expected about the latter part of January.
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Brath County
F. M. Snow
Marriage Licenses Issued to Local Couples
H. W. King wed Miss Allene La delle Scott. C. J. Rogers paired with Miss Vina Jennings. Geo. W. Ham and Miss Edith Swan. R. L. Lyles with Miss Annie Irene Caldwell. W. R. Foster and Miss Tavia Gough. Robert Reed and Miss Mary Wood. Buck Roark and Miss Mary Sloan. Bud Neal and Miss Esther Williams. L. L. Frank and Miss Lewes Smith. Jesse Barr and Miss Luciles Bailes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. King
Allene Ladelle Scott
C. J. Rogers
Vina Jennings
Geo. W. Ham
Edith Swan
R. L. Lyles
Annie Irene Caldwell
W. R. Foster
Tavia Gough
Robert Reed
Mary Wood
Buck Roark
Mary Sloan
Bud Neal
Esther Williams
L. L. Frank
Lewes Smith
Jesse Barr
Luciles Bailes
Shawnee School Closes For Christmas Holidays
Shawnee School closed Friday for the Christmas holidays. A Christmas program featured the day with performances by the various grades. Mr McKaig and teachers thank parents and friends for cooperation in making the closing days pleasant and wish everyone a merry Christmas.
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McKaig
Hockaday Receives District Deputy Grand Master Commission
Mr. C. B. Hockaday was presented with his commission as district deputy grand master of the Masonic Lodge last week. He values the honor, noting it came unsolicited, and has long shown deep interest in Masonic activities over many years.
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C. B. Hockaday
Masonic Lodge
Hockaday
Court votes to reinstate county agents in Young County
At a Monday meeting the Commissioners Court approved hiring a home demonstration agent and covering half the expenses. The move aims to restore county services after over a year without agents, with support from local leaders and chamber groups who anticipate long term agricultural benefits and no tax increase.
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Commissioners Court
Young County
G. W. Alberts
Elmer Stephens
H. L. Slater
A. C. Casey
J. G. Elliott
Bird of
Olney
Sims
Jean
Anderson, Donnell
W. F. Parsley
Graham Chamber of Commerce
Blanche Smith
Wood Reed Tie The Knot In Graham Texas
Mrs Mary Wood and Mr Robert Reed were married last Saturday at ten o clock in the First Christian parsonage by Rev C C Klingman. They will reside at 405 Tennessee Street Graham Texas after January 1 1926.
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Robert Reed
Mary Wood
First Christian Parsonage
C. C. Klingman
First Christian Church
John H. Wood
Dallas
Jim Wood
Newcastle
P. C. Walker
R. L. Reed
Graham High School
John Tarleton
Stephenville
Shamrock Motor Company
Tennessee Street
Graham
Texas
Boy Scouts Troop 3 Schedule Change Report
Troop 3 will not meet Friday December 25 but will hold a regular meeting at 7 00 p m Friday January 1 1926 at First Baptist Chasels Annex.
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Troop 3
First Baptist Chasels
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Rej
Epworth League
Drive For Funds
Shawnee School
BOY Scouts
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