Local News Subscriptions and Holiday Visits
Mr W A Thompson handed a subscription payment last week and Mr L J Bryan joined the list. Mr and Mrs Keen of Dallas visited Mr and Mrs Reed during the holidays. The Bower Feed Store promotes Superior Feeds. Mr and Mrs B Hockaday visited their son in Dallas during the holidays. Misses Mary Louise and Frances Hallam of Dallas are visiting Graham friends this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Keen
Dallas
R. L. Reed
B. Hockaday
Hockaday
Mary Louise
Frances Hallam
Graham
Misses Willie and Mary George Holiday Visit in Dallas
Misses Willie and Mary George spent Christmas in Dallas visiting Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Mary George
Dallas
Mrs. Nolan, Smith
Christmas Visit for Breckinridge Clark Family
Mr and Mrs John Clark of Breckinridge spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs J L Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clark
Breckenridge
J. L. Clark
Grain ad brief from Hinson Hockaday Grain Co
Feed hens chow and chow. Der for more eggs. Hinson Hockaday Grain Co promotes poultry feed with emphasis on egg production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinson Hockaday Grain CO
Graves of Wichita Falls Visits Graham Friends
Mr. E. H. Graves of Wichita Falls traveled to Graham to spend holidays with his friends, sharing time and greetings in the community gathering over the season.
Mr Schittler Sends Leader To J H McKelvy In Albuquerque
Mr John Schittler forwards The Leader to J H McKelvy in Albuquerque New Mexico as part of a correspondence note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schittler
J. H. McKelvy
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Prices and Notices From The Leader Ad
Mrs I D Simpson orders The Leader sent to her mother Mrs N C Price Adamsville Texas Superior Dairy Ration best by test or money refunded Bower Feed Store Mr and Mrs Paul Deats and boys visited relatives at Albany during the Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Dairy
Bower Feed Store
Paul Deats
Albany
College Students Return to Texas Colleges This Week
College students begin returning to campuses across Texas and nearby areas this week as the new term starts. Many institutions resume classes and activities after holidays, with measures in place to manage campus life and accommodation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mr W W Williamson Relocates Figures to 1927
Veteran reader Mr W W Williamson, long a follower of The Leader, has updated his records and moved his figures up to the year 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Williamson
Leader
Oldsmobile Six Highlighted in Ad Copy
A brief item notes the Oldsmobile Six as a good car and mentions Hinson Hockaday Grain Co. Mr. O. Fauntleroy and family visited relatives in Ada Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinson-Hockaday Grain CO
Mr J H W Visits Relatives During Christmas Holidays
Mr J H W and his family spent the Christmas holidays visiting relatives in the area. A brief Christmas season note records their holiday travel and family time.
Mr Ware renews subscription to The Leader
John Ware called last week to renew his subscription to The Leader. He is among the newspaper’s most loyal readers and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ware
Mr. Ware
Feed Superior Egg Mash and Get More Eggs
A short trade blurb from a feed store promoting Superior Egg Mash. It promises increased egg production for poultry and highlights the product as a selling point for farmers seeking higher yields. The note functions as a simple sales line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bower
Local Notes on Visitors and Subscriptions
Miss Roberta Reed left Tuesday for a visit with relatives in Dallas. Mr. A. M. Barnhart is a new subscriber on Route A. Mr. Brandon Stewart of Vernon visited relatives here Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Reed
Dallas
A. M. Barnhart
Brandon Stewart
Vernon
Local notes on residents and a birth announcement
Mrs. FE. R. Acock returned from a visit to Waco. Mr. J. Cook sent in his renewal to The Leader this week. Mr. and Mrs. Finlay Scruggs entertain a daughter born December 23. Mrs. M. A. Hess returned from an extended Wyoming visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. R. Acock
Waco
Mr. ©. J. Cook
Leader
M. A. Hess
Wyoming
Christmas Guests and Birth Announcements in Local Notices
Mr W R McCloud of Bryson spent Christmas Day in Graham as a guest of his brother R J McCloud. Mrs J A Wright had as her guest Christmas her sister Mrs J J Moore of Dallas. Mr Sam Ligon of the Loving community has moved the figures on his Leader up another year. Mr and Mrs W R Bell are the happy parents of a fine little daughter Betty Fay born December 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. McCloud of
Bryson
Graham
R. J. McCloud
J. A. Wright
J. J. Moore
Dallas
Sam Ligon
W. R. Bell
Betty Fay
W. C. McCallister
Miller Bend
Christmas Visits Across Texas Families
Mrs. J. M. McDonald of Electra visited her sister Mrs. L. Askew over the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Johnson and their children spent Christmas visiting relatives and friends in Corsicana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McDonald
Electra
L. Askew
J. S. Johnson
Corsicana
Visiting McAfees in Frost Texas
Mr. Rufus McAfee of Frost Texas visits his brother Irvin McAfee and sister Mrs. J. 5. Johnson and their friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus McAfee
Frost, Texas
Irvin McAfee
J. 5. Johnson
County Superintendent Avants Returns From Texas Visit
County Superintendent H. H. Avants and his family returned Saturday from a trip to visit his parents near Ralls Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Avants
Ralls
Texas
Christmas Visit Noted in Memphis Texas Family
Mrs. Q. Street enjoyed Christmas holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Wheat in Memphis Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Q. Street
Mrs. W. L. Wheat
Memphis
Texas
Knight family visit described in Graham and Indian Mound
Mr. Clark Knight and his family from Denton visited relatives in Graham and the Indian Mound community. The brief item notes a family trip and geographic connections without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Clark Knight
Denton
Graham
Indian Mound
Christmas Dinner Gathered in Newcastle Spells Cheer
Mr and Mrs Jim Wood and Mr and Mrs Robert Reed shared a Christmas dinner in Newcastle with Mr and Mrs Clyde McKnight and another guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Wood
Robert Reed
Newcastle
Clyde McKnight
Mrs Ira Anderson Visited Fort Worth During Christmas
Mrs Ira Anderson, long based in Fort Worth, spent the Christmas holidays with Mr A C C Anderson and family, joining them for festive time and welcome gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Anderson
Fort Worth
A. C. C. Anderson
Grandview Minister and Family Visit County Relatives
Rev. T. M. McBrayer and his family of Grandview spent the week visiting relatives and friends across various parts of the county, keeping up local ties and community connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. McBrayer
Grandview
Adele McKnight Visits Alwana Wood During Holidays
Adele McKnight of Newcastle visited Alwana Wood during the holidays. They were entertained with a luncheon by Mrs. Robert Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele McKnight
Newcastle
Alwana Wood
Robert Reed
Renewal by H M Dennell for The Leader
Mr H M Dennell, longtime subscriber, renewed for another year at The Leader office last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Dennell
Leader
Caldwell Guests At Bryson Christmas Dinner
Mr and Mrs Horace Caldwell of Bryson attended a family dinner on Christmas Day hosted by Mr and Mrs R J McCloud at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Caldwell
Bryson
R. J. McCloud
Notable Visitors From Handley Called on Graham Relatives
Mr. Ernest Babb and family and Mrs. J. H. Greene and daughter of Handley visited relatives in Graham last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Babb
J. H. Greene
Handley
Graham
Wood For Sale By Jesse Grimes In Indiana
Seasoned cord wood and heater wood offered by Jesse Grimes in Indiana. Contact 207 two rings. Advertisement notes 10 to 19 pickup or delivery details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Grimes
Ind
Leader to visit West at new Olney address
Mr. A. G. West relocates from Route A Graham to Route A Olney and requests his Leader come to the new address so he will not miss the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. West
Route A
Graham
Olney
Franklin and family visit Graham lot in Weatherford area
Rev. A. W. Franklin and his Weatherford family visited a lot in Graham with Mrs. Duncan and Miss Franklin during the trip, details limited in the fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Franklin
Weatherford
Duncan
Franklin
Lot
Graham
Abilene Couple Guests of McClouds on Christmas Day
Mr and Mrs E C McCloud of Abilene visited Mr and Mrs R J McCloud on Christmas Day. Mr McCloud teaches at Abilene High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. McCloud
Abilene
R. J. McCloud
McCloud
Abilene High School
Pioneer Citizen Mr G F Parsons Keeps Reading Paper
Mr G F Parsons advanced the figures on his Leader for another year last week. He has read the paper for nearly fifty years and plans to continue as long as he lives. He also sends the paper to his son at Macgargel. Parsons is a pioneer citizen of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Parsons
Macgargel
Parsons
Oklahoma Visitor Joins Family Holiday Gatherings
Mr. Bob Peterson arrived from Oklahoma to spend the holidays with his relatives, joining the family for seasonal celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Peterson
Oklahoma
Herbert Rehders and Family Visit Relatives
Mr. Herbert Rehders and his family from Caddo visited relatives during the Christmas holidays, sharing time with relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Rehders
Caddo
Mrs J F Martin Visited Megargel Daughters
Mrs J F Martin returned yesterday from Megargel where she has been visiting her daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Martin
Megargel
Reverend Lockridge and family return from Sherman visit
Rev. W. E. E. Lockridge and his family came home last Saturday after visiting relatives in Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EE. B. Lockridge
Sherman
Dallas visitors Mrs. P. Gideon and children
Mrs. P. Gideon and her children How ard Wayne and Onita of Dallas are in town this week visiting relatives.
Hodson Plans Move to Open Dental Parlor Near Baylor
Dr. W. J. Hodson will relocate this week to Waco to open a dental parlor near Baylor University, signaling expansion in the region's dental services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hodson
Waco
Baylor University
Little Daugher Celebrates Third Birthday
D Emory, daughter of Rev and Mrs Joe W Bickley, marked her third birthday this Tuesday with family celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Emory
Joe W. Bickley
John Horn Supports The Leader With Substantial Subscription Payment
Mr John Horn aided The Leader during Christmas by paying his subscription in advance. Horn maintains his figures ahead, showing steady commitment to the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Horn
John
Mayes Family Christmas Visit in Wichita Falls
Mr and Mrs Jason Mayes and their two sons Harry K and George spent the Christmas holidays visiting Mr and Mrs D R Wimberly in Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Mayes
Harry K. and
George
Wichita Falls
D. R. Wimberly
Mrs. J. T. Rickman Improves After Fall in Wichita Falls
Mrs. J. T. Rickman continues to improve from a fall in Wichita Falls several weeks ago that left her with a broken hip. She is able to get about on crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Rickman
Wichita Falls
Mrs Bowron and Edna Return to Durant from Fort Worth
Mrs Bowron accompanied by her daughter Edna as far as Fort Worth on the return trip to Durant Oklahoma where she serves as secretary of the First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Bowron
Edna
Fort Worth
Durant, Oklahoma
First Baptist Church
McFarlane Brothers Buy First Electric Typewriter in Graham
The McFarlane brothers purchase an Electrite Woodstock Typewriter marking the town of Graham with its first electric typewriter. This purchase signals a shift to modern office equipment and may influence local business practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFarlane
Graham
Fulps Heads to Fort Worth Banquet for Traveling Men
Mr. J. W. Fulps left Monday for Fort Worth to attend the banquet given by wholesalers and manufacturers to the traveling men of the region. He joins other industry representatives for a social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Fulps
Fort Worth
Texas
Bickley Daughter Improves After Pneumonia Illness
Marie daughter of Reverend and Mrs Joe W Bickley has battled pneumonia since December 23 and showed improvement in a recent report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Joe W. Bickley
Mrs Boaz Returns from Enid Visiting Relatives
Mrs Paul Boaz came home last week from Enid Oklahoma where she was called by her mother’s illness. We are sorry to report that her mother died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Boaz
Enid
Oklahoma
Mrs Prichard Receives The Leader From Father
Mrs C E Prichard of Los Angeles California now receives The Leader as a gift from her father Mr John H Wood a longtime reader of the home paper for nearly fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Prichard
Los Angeles
California
John H. Wood
Cache and Jermyn visitors call on Norman couple
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Kidwell of Cache Oklahoma and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Loving of Jermyn visited Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Norman during the local social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Kidwell
Cache, Oklahoma
J. W. Loving
Jermyn
W. D. Norman
Tom Long Returns After Visit to Daughter in Lockney
Mr. Tom Long came home at the start of the week from visiting his daughter Miss Margaret Long a teacher in the Lockney schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Long
Tim Lockney
Margaret Long
Lockney
Graham Fans Watch Cisco Lose to Forest High Dallas
A large Graham crowd traveled to Cisco last Saturday to see the football game and many were disappointed as Cisco fell to Forest High of Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Cisco
Forest High
Dallas
Goleston Family Visit Ties San Antonio to Mabry Relatives
Mr and Mrs Roy Goleston and their children from San Antonio are visiting Mr and Mrs R E B Mabry and other relatives, linking two families during a current visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Goleston
San Antonio
R. Eb, Mabry
Christmas Visit Among War Buddies in Hamilton
Mr W L Askew received a Christmas visit from his friend Mr A L Bentley Superintendent of the Hamilton Schools. The pair were buddies during the late war and shared many experiences in France during the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Askew
A. L. Bentley
Hamilton
France
Engineer Marek Moves to Gra ham for Highway Project
Mr. E. L. Marek an engineer with the Young Comedies Department moved his family to Graham last week and is now assigned to the right-of-way work on the highway from the Jack County line to Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Marek
Young Comedies Department
Graham
Jack County
Rev Joe R Mayes Becomes Baird Baptist Pastor
The Rev Joe R Mayes visited Young County during the holidays as he relocates from Uvalde to Baird Texas to take the pastorate at Baird Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe R. Mayes
Young County
Uvalde
Texas
Baird, Texas
Baird _Baptist Church
Mrs Iro Jarnagin Suffering Eye Trouble
Mrs Iro Jarnagin is suffering with her eyes and has many friends who hope her eyesight will improve. The note presents her as a longtime good citizen with a broad circle of hosts and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iro Jarnagin
Services at First Methodist Sunday Schedule
First Methodist announces Sunday services with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching by Rev W H Matthews from Fort Worth at 11 a m and 7 p m Junior Epworth League at 4 p m Intermediate League at 6 p m Senior Epworth League at 6 p m The pastor will be away and urges a good turnout for the visiting pastor A welcome to all from Pastor T Edgar Neal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Sunday School
M. D. Brown
W. H. Matthews
Fort Worth
Epworth League
W. E. Braddock
Reta Ragland
N. V. McCulley
God
Edgar Neal
Spearman Teachers Visit Relatives Across Texas
Mr and Mrs L A King high school teachers in Spearman Texas spent Christmas visiting relatives statewide. They began the week in Graham with cousin W A Babb and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. King
Spearman
Texas
Graham
W. A. Babb
Austin Visitors Called on the MeJdimseys
Mrs. Bert Anderson and her son Robert Jr of Austin visited Mr and Mrs W S MeJdimsey during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Anderson
Robert, Jr
Austin
W.S. MeJdimsey
Safety First Scared Passenger Warns Driver on Dangerous Road
A tense exchange unfolds as a passenger pleads for slower driving while the driver asserts speed is needed to clear a dangerous stretch. The dialogue captures a conflict over road risk and safety priorities.
He Can Name Him The Joneses Have Another Baby
A family nicknamed The Joneses seeks a name for a newborn and wonders if a famed namer of Pullman car names could suggest options. The playful note hints at creative naming talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joneses
Old Henry Cautions On Eye Medicine Instructions
Dialogue shows a doctor urging safety with a two drop dosage in each eye twice daily while Old Henry asks whether to apply before or after. The exchange highlights careful administration and timing in a medical scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Absent Minded Slim Stallard Injured Falling From Scaffold
Slim Stallard fell from a scaffold yesterday and was rushed to the hospital. Doctors X-rayed his head but found no concussion or visible injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slim Stallard
Just Getting Married Sparks Divorce Grounds Quote
A satirical quip notes marriage itself can be cited as ground for divorce, reflecting changing social norms and humorous views on love and legality. The line highlights evolving attitudes toward matrimony in modern life.
Acne: causes, diet, and home care guidance from historical text
The article states acne is the most common skin disease not caused by blood conditions. It notes variability in severity, mentions the acne bacillus, and advises against blood medicines. It recommends a plain diet, avoiding cheese and fried foods, and cautions against squeezing pustules while advising hygiene and careful treatment by a physician.
If Texas Had Dense Population Like Massachusetts
A historical assertion compares population density of Texas to Massachusetts and imagines Texas would surpass the current U S population if density matched that New England state. The remark highlights regional demographic contrasts and hypothetical growth effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Massachusetts
United States
Ed Reeves renews for The Leader and sends copies to California
Mr. Ed Reeves of Miller Bead renewed for The Leader for another year. He also arranges to have the newspaper sent to his brother Frank Reeves in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Reeves
Miller Bead
Frank Reeves
California
Punctuate It Properly Seventeen Word Puzzle
A reader presents a punctuation challenge with sixteen monosyllabic words forming a sentence when punctuated correctly. The string reads That that is is that that is not is not is not that it it is and invites reader to determine the intended meaning through proper pauses.
Irishmen discuss rubber gloves in Dublin window
Two Irishmen stand before a Dublin drug store. A display of rubber gloves prompts one to ask their use, and the other explains they allow washing hands without getting them wet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
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