Washington Birthday Celebration by Graham Masons
About three hundred Masons and guests attended a Washington birthday program at the Graham Methodist Church. The event featured speeches by Judge Walter Schenck and Dr. R. A. Duncan, musical numbers, and a turkey banquet prepared by the Eastern Star with help from local groups. A staged reveal of Masonry secrets using a Bible and dictionary provided a surprise entertainment twist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Masonic Lodge
Father
Parker
Street
Evelyn Hinson
C. E. Beavers
R. A. Duncan
Grace Morley
I. K. Parker
S. A. Penix
Eastern Star
C. Slaughter
C. B. Hockaday
M. D. Brown
Mrs. Parker
Toastmaster Street
Brother Hockaday
Judge Brown
His Uncle's Niece Farce Tonight by Graham DeMolay
The Graham Chapter of the Order of DeMolay presents His Uncle's Niece, a two hour farce at the High School auditorium this Friday night February 27. The DeMolay boys have practiced long and promise a fine amateur production with an Orchestra program. Reserved seats available at City Drug Store and Scott-Long Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Order of the DeMolay
DeMolay
City Drug Store
Lloyd Peterson
Scott-Long Drug Store
Dallas Moore
Hereford cattle head to Fort Worth Fat Stock Show
Mr T M Corbett brings fine Herefords to Graham this week then transports them to Fort Worth for the Fat Stock Show. The owner had the best young stock at last year’s event and invites locals to view the cattle while they are in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Corbett
Fort Worth
Graham
Mrs. R. F. Arnold Dies in Henrietta Texas
The Graham community reports the sudden death of Mrs. R. F. Arnold at her Henrietta home shortly after noon on Tuesday. She and her husband were early Graham residents who moved to Henrietta years ago. Visitation by daughter and physician preceded her decline, and the body will be transported to Graham for a 10 o'clock funeral at the home of her son Hon. Fred T. Arnold. Further notices will follow in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Arnold
Henrietta
Texas
Graham
Fred T. Arnold
J. W. Padgett
Dallas
Methodist Church
Oak Grove
G. W. Black
Joe W. Bickley
E. Clint Turner
Center Ridge
James Turner
Clarence Keen
Fort Worth
Emmett Young
Houston
Nola Farley
New Mexico
Greteca Camp Fire Girls Initiate New Member
The Greteca Camp Fire Girls gathered Saturday at the Guardian's home for a ceremonial hike to the golf links to build their camp fire. Genevieve Russell was initiated as a new member and each girl received honor beads earned in the past month. Elizabeth Morrison and Mary Louise Hallam earned Fire-Maker rank and catered supper over the open fire for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian
Genevieve Russell
Elizabeth Morrison
Mary Louise Hallam
Decrease in Poll Taxes Paid in Young County Off Year
Off year politics bring fewer poll tax receipts than in election years. Last year Young County issued 4867 receipts. this year 4116. Tax Collector Edgar Steele note exemptions for seniors and new adults, with numerous small districts showing declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Edgar Steele
Box
W. Graham
South Bend
Eliasville
Murray
Miller Bend
Newcastle
Indian Mound
Markley
Bitter Creek
Padgett
Jean
Connor “Creek
East Graham
Singing School In Progress at Bunger
Professor C B Kitts of Sulphur Springs Texas conducts a singing school at Bunger with daily classes and private lessons. Locals report steady progress and believe the program will benefit the community. Mayor Goldwater’s friends note his growing singing prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Kitts
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Bunger
Banger
Reverend M D Council to preach at Olney church
Reverend M D Council of Olney will preach at the Methodist Church Sunday in the absence of Pastor Rev J W W Shuler. Council is an excellent preacher and a cordial invitation is extended to everybody to hear him Sunday morning at the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Council of
Olney
J. W. W. Shuler
Brother Council
New Hospital Attracts Strong Opening Day Patronage
The Graham Hospital, opened three weeks ago, treated forty three patients in its first trio of weeks. Superintendent Miss Lila Cunningham and the board praise the early reception and note many rooms furnished by Graham citizens and friends. Donations include a gas range and an office desk. The brick hospital sits among native oaks, built by private subscription with no endowment, and invites further equipment support as patients arrive from Rule Texas and other regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Hospital
Lila Cunningham
Graham
S&s
R. Crawford
Albert
Kay
J. P. McKinley
John Morrison
Addie Graham
Methodist Missionary Society
H. A. Wadsworth
H. B. Street
John
Rule
Texas
Graham High School brings six reel Julius Caesar to town
The Graham High School presents a six reel Julius Caesar film at the National Theatre on Saturday morning February 28 from nine to twelve. Dr Battle and Miss Roberta Lavender of the University of Texas praise its faithfulness. Admission is 30 cents with proceeds going to the High School Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham High School
National Theatre
Julius Caesar
Battle
Roberta Lavender
Texas University of Texas
Destructive Fire Clears Young County Lumber Yard
On Tuesday afternoon a blaze sparked by a trash fire swept the Young County Lumber Company and several adjacent properties in Graham. Losses total about sixty thousand dollars with the Burned structures including the Lumber Co and Travelers Hotel. The fire, driven by a south wind, destroyed the yard, garage, grocery and barn, with firefighters and residents combating sparks to prevent further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County Lumber Company
Traveler’s
Padgett
Johnson Barn
Couny County Lumber Co
Travelers Hotel
Johnson
Young County Lumbr Company
City Water Department
G. Q. Street
Jesse Tackett
F. A. Powell
Graham
Income Tax Collector Here March 7 8 and 9
Mr Walker A Brent deputy collector of internal revenue will be at the First National Bank March 6 7 and 9 1925 to assist in preparing returns without cost. Single persons with net income 1000 or more or gross income 5000 or more must file. Filing period is January 1 to March 15 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker A. Brent
Internal Revenue
First National Bank
New Rock Island Agent Arrives in Graham
A. C. Whittle of Addington Oklahoma arrived this week to replace Bir Harry Bennett as Rock Island agent in Graham. C. L. Merriott had served as relief agent since Bennett left and will be sent elsewhere. Whittle, his wife and three children are welcomed as new Graham citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Rock Island
A. C. Whittle
Addington
Oklahoma
Rock Island
Bir
Harry Bennett
C. L. Merriott
Bennett
Graham
Episcopal Ladies Meet With Mrs McFarlane March 5
The Auxiliary and Guild of the Episcopal Church will meet with Mrs R W McFarlane on Thursday March 5 at 3 o'clock p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Auxiliary and Guild of the Episcopal Church
R. W. McFarlane
Woman Reclaims Stolen Car In Breckenridge
Miss Marguerite Elledge recovered a car stolen from Graham weeks earlier. The vehicle was found in Breckenridge days ago and returned in nearly the same condition. An earlier attempt to change the engine number failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Elledge
Breckenridge
Graham
Pioneer Citizen W C Treue Moves Up Figures
Mr. W. C. Treue, a pioneer citizen of Young County, raised his figures in The Leader, reflecting a notable update or financial tally for the local record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Treue
Young County
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Washington
Jimmie
Campfire Girls
Boy Scouts
Greteca
Wyoming
Collier's
Nellie T. Ross
Bradford Ross
New Hospital
Mro
Episcopal Ladies
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