Methodist Pastor and Youth Attend Memphis Convention
Rev. T. Edgar Neal of First Methodist Church travels to Memphis with two church delegates Miss Annie Ragland and Alton Thompson for the Methodist Young People's Convention opening December 31. The four day event gathers five thousand young Methodists from world churches with leaders including Bishops Moore Ainsworth Candler and Mouton and speaker Dr. Sherwood Eddy. The aim is to learn youth concerns and apply New Testament guidance to prevailing issues through prayer study and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Edgar Neal
First Methodist Church
Annie Ragland
Alton Thompson
Memphis
Tennessee
Methodist Young People’s Convention
Methodist Church
Jesus Christ
Southern Methodist Church
John M. Moore
Wm. N. Ainsworth
W. A. Candler
FE. D. Mouton
Sherwood Eddy
New York
America
Shower Honors Bride Elect Mildred Tidwell
Miss Mildred Tidwell was the bride to be honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Lillie Mae Calvin. Prizes included a vase to the winner who presented gifts to the bride. Guests enjoyed games, a Santa Claus entrance, and refreshments of apple cake with whipped cream and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Tidwell
Lillie Mae Calvin
Avis Calvin
Santa Claus
Miss Tidwell
Miss ‘Tidwell
Louise Bell
Fred T. Barnold
B. W. King
Billy Dowdle
Sam Dowdle
Earl Hutchings
W. E. Widdleman
A. Russell
R. V. Tidwell
Misses Loraine Barrett
Martha Morris
Velma D. Adams
Louise Yest
Frances Bell
Louise Harrison
Jell Anderson
Christmas Dinner Attended by Wood Family Members
Mr and Mrs Jim Wood hosted a Christmas dinner last Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs John H Wood Mr John B Wood Ivy John KE Wood from Dallas Mr and Mrs Robert Reed and Mr and Mrs Clyde McKnight and family from New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Wood
John H. Wood
John B. Wood
Ivy
John KE. Wood
Dallas
Robert Reed
Clyde McKnight
Newcastle
Pioneer Citizen Mr. Kramer Sidelined By Illness
Benton Kramer, a longtime East Graham resident and early county settler, has been ill at home for two weeks. He played a major role in the area's development and is regarded as a pioneer citizen of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Kramer
East
Graham
Kramer
County
Wichita Family Visitors Over the Holidays
Mr and Mrs R H McJimsey and Robert Jr of Wichita Kansas visited their parents Mr and Mrs W S McJimsey during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. McJimsey
Robert, Jr
Wichita, Kansas
W. S. McJimsey
Olney couple Fern Robertson visits relatives during holidays
Ur and Mrs Fern Robertson of Olney visited relatives here during the Christmas holidays, sharing time with family and friends over the festive period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Robertson of
Olney
County Engineer Surveys New Road Across Counties
Mr. Guy R. Johnson the Young County Highway Engineer stated surveying the right of way is progressing rapidly. He handles both Young and Jack counties with E L Marek now in Graham assisting. The new route will be about one and a half miles shorter to Graham and work may begin soon. Johnson is praised for building good roads and delivering value to taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy R. Johnson
Jack County
E. L. Marek
Graham
Johnson
Commissioners Court
T. T. George
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Acre
Young County
Graham Chamber of Commerce
Highway Commission
Commissioners Precinct No
Gordon Mountain
Finis
Palo Pinto County
Graham Chambers of Commerce
A. C. Anderson
Graham Mill and Elevator Company
Presbyterian Church
Graham Hospital
M. K. Graham
A. M. Graham
Graham Foundation
Christmas Weather Hits Texas With Frost and Snow
A strong norther struck Graham Saturday night and left the state frozen by morning. Reports vary on readings from 10 to 16 degrees with 14 degrees in Wichita Falls and Brownsville noting damage to fruit. Sleet and snow reported in Lockhart Georgetown and San Marcos. moisture scarce since September and forecasted to return with snow or rain this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Wichita Falls
Fort Worth
Texas
Brownsville
Amarillo
Lockhart
Georgetown
San Marcos
Texas' Oldest Mason Stricken in Palestine Life
Charles Adolphus Sterne, 95, longtime Palestine resident and the oldest Mason under Texas Grand Lodge, is seriously ill at home but reported improved. Born October 10, 1838 in Nacogdoches, he joined Euclid Lodge No. 45 at Rusk in 1862 and later belonged to Galveston Consistory No. 1, El Mina Shrine, and Palestine Commandery No. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Texas
Charles Adolphus Sterne
Mr. Sterne
Nacogdoches
Republic of Mexico
Adolphus Sterne
Republic of Texas
Grand Lodge of Texas
Euclid Lodge
Rusk
Galveston
el Mina
Sad News From Loving Man Over Son In New Orleans
The Leader reports receipt of a sad letter from W. C. Groner of Loving detailing his son in law's sudden death in New Orleans during a Christmas visit in Dallas. The young man was a bright business figure with the Southern Petroleum Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Groner
Loving
Dallas
New Orleans
Florida
Southern Petroleum Company
Graham Music Club Plans January Meeting at Church
The Graham Music Club will meet at the Methodist Church at the regular hour on January 6. A full membership is desired as it is the regular time to elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Music Club
Methodist Church
Porter Family Learns of Daughter’s Operation in Dallas
Mr and Mrs James Porter learned Sunday their daughter Mrs J E Burdick of Dallas had undergone an operation. A Monday message said she was getting along as well as could be expected and friends here hope for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Porter
J. E. Burdick
Dallas
Partial list of Graham and Young County achievements
Review of a dry year highlighting crop health in Graham with above average cotton in the south, expansion of farming, planned loan fund for livestock and seeds, and reestablished county agents. Notes road and hospital projects, church and school developments, DeMolay Band win, and community groups driving growth and trade expansion under Chamber leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham and Young County
Mary Frances Miller Piano Recital at High School
Miss Mary Frances Miller presents her piano pupils in a program at the high school auditorium Friday evening at 7 o clock. A talented group performs with a promising lineup and engaging pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Miller
Fridev, Tormary
Bank worker suffers burns from backfiring Christmas firework
Mies Ora Martin of the First State Bank at Megar suffers partial burns on Christmas as a roman candle backfires and embers shoot into her coat sleeve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Ora Martin
First State Bank
Megareet
Graham High Defeats All Stars On Christmas Day
Graham High School edged the All Stars 7 to 6 at Fair Park in a charity game played Christmas Day. Funds raised exceeded eighty dollars for United Charities, with the board thanking participants and noting ongoing winter calls to supplement the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Stars
Graham High School
Fair Park
United Charities
Richard Taylor
Stranger Dies in Graham Hospital
A man identified as J. J. Hoskey was found near his shack in North Graham unable to move. He died Tuesday night at Graham Hospital after being found freezing and almost nude. Authorities found a railway check and bank box receipts among his belongings. bank records offered no help. Sheriff Foster and coroner Rickman investigated the scene and noted Hoskey had slept in the shack and endured the cold for about two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Jones
J. T. Rickman
United Charities
Jones
North
Graham
Messrs
Rickman
Sims
J. J
Jesse) Hoskey
Morrison Undertaking
Foster
Mr. Rickman
Wichita Falls and Southern Railway
First National Bank
Walsenburg
Colorado
Sprinkle Cantrell Wedding Quiet Home Ceremony
Roy Sprinkle of Waxahachie and Geneva Cantrell daughter of Rev. and Mrs. P. E. Cantrell of Caddo Texas wed at the bride’s parents home on Sunday December 27 at 2 pm. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. N. Byrd of Sipe Springs. Alverda Payless sang a nuptial solo. They plan a short honeymoon to Abilene and will reside in Waxahachie after January 1. Out of town guests included Mrs. Miller of Waxahachie and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Mahan Grace and Brantley Needham and Anna Mayes of Graham Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Sprinkle
Waxahachie
Geneva Cantrell
P. E. Cantrell
Caddo
Texas
W. N. Byrd
Sipe Springs
Alverda Payless
Sprinkle
Abilene
Waxahachie. Out of Town Guests Were: Mrs. Miller
Charlie Mahan
Grace and
Brantley Needham
Anna Mayes
Graham, Texas
Chauncey Penix
S. A. Penix
Mildred Tidwell
R. V. Tidwell
W. E. B. Lockridge
First Baptist Church
Tidwell
Dell Anderson
Pat Wood
H. L. Tidwell
Mendelssohn
Lillie Mae Calvin
Henry Penix
Mineral Wells
Frances Bell
Lindsey Penix
Sam Dowdle
Ruth Virgile Tidwell
H. B. Penix
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Austin
Graham High School
Baylor College
University of Texas
Mothers Club Meeting Postponed to January 4
On account of the cold weather the Mothers Club meeting was postponed from this week to Monday January 4 at 3 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mothers Club
Miss Clara Kennedy Heads Home to Lubbock
Miss Clara Kennedy, visiting her brother James Kennedy, will depart tomorrow for her home in Lubbock Texas as she ends a family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Kennedy
James Kennedy
Lubbock
Texas
Mitchell offered Big Airway Job
Col William Mitchell, five years court martial sentence, reportedly offered by the Aerial League of America to become general director. The plan includes thirty four transcontinental and transoceanic airways, an air junction at Muscle Shoals, and two air cities in San Marcial Sonora Mexico and Arizona. Mitchell is expected to decline.
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Washington
William Mitchell
Army
Aerial League of
Ameria
New York
Henry Woodhouse
League
Pan-American Airways
Muscle Shoals
Transcontinental
trans-Atlantic
Trans- Pacific Airways
San Marcial
Sonora
Mexico
Arizona
Col. Mitchell
Wounding of David Higgins With Ax Cuts Leg
David Higgins suffered a serious leg wound after an ax struck just above the ankle last Monday. One bone was cut and ligaments severed, leaving him hospitalized and in need of medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Higgins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Methodist
Bride
Grand Lodge Mason
I. T. Gilmer
P. C. Walker
Walker
Retail Merchants Association
Rotary Club
Chautauqua, Literary and Scientific Circle
Graham Choral Club
Fair City
L. D. Lovett
Graham High
Stranger
Penix-Tidwell
Mitchell
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