Local News Items From Young County Area
Local notes mention Light Crust Flour sold by thirty Young County grocers and Hinson Hockaday Grain Co. advertising. Cake and pie offerings are promoted by Elm Street Bakery. Subscriptions include Mrs. M S Brown of Loving. News mentions new son for Mr and Mrs R L Goodman born February 5 and other local visits, a death of C A Peters of Rule, and births in the Rogers family with a new daughter February 10 alongside updates on Pearl Birdwell’s return from the Plains.
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Young County
Hinson-Hockaday Grain CO
Local Gossip and Society Notes From Graham
Community tidbits report visits and travels of residents including Mr R A Spoonts and family en route to Banger, Mr G McClear of Loving updating figures to 1926, and Rev McKinley Norman at Hillsboro meeting. Also mentions Hinson Hockaday Grain Co products, Allen's recovery, the Matthewses from Archer City visiting Graham, and W D McFarlane's legislative duties.
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McKinley Norman
Hillsboro
Texas
Flour brand leads sales in the Southwest for twenty years
The Hinson Hockaday Grain Co. asserts light crust flour sells more in the Southwest than any other flour over twenty years. In Wichita Falls Mrs. J L Pullen visited Mrs. Lee Heighton and renewed for The Graham Leader. Pullen was formerly Miss Wyatt from Graham.
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Hinson-Hockaday Grain CO
J. L. Pullen
Wichita Falls
Lee Heighton
Graham Leader
Pullen
Miss Wyatt
Hodges Couple Stricken With Flu Illness
Mr and Mrs John Hodges have both fallen ill with the flu Mr M K Graham departed this week on a business trip to Havana Cuba for unspecified duties.
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John Hodges
M. K. Graham
Havana
Cuba
Mr. Staples Visits Graham After Wichita Falls Weekend
Mr. O Staples of Wichita Falls spent the week end in Graham visiting local friends and sightseeing.
Robert Newby Pays Up For Another Year
Robert Newby who has read The Leader all his life paid up for another year this week.
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Robert Newby
The
Leader
Flake Couple Welcome Daughter Born February 25
Mr and Mrs A J Flake announce the birth of a daughter on February 25 with joy. The family welcomes the new arrival at home, sharing happiness and best wishes from relatives.
Cream Loaf Bread Highlighted at Elm Street Bakery
Miss Ernestine Davis was summoned to Fort Worth last week to attend her grandfather's funeral. The note praises Cream Loaf Bread at Elm Street Bakery and across all grocery stores as the best that can be made.
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Elm Street Bakery
Ernestine. Davis
Fort Worth
Local residents visit relatives this weekend
Mrs. J. L. Mathis of Jack County spent the week end in Graham with her sister, Mrs. J. A. Allen. Mr. H. L. McKaig, principal of Shawnee School, spent the week end with his parents in Gainesville.
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J. L. Mathis
Jack County
Graham
J. A. Allen
H. L. McKaig
Shawnee School
Gainesville
Graham Visit Highlights Roberts Regular Travels
Mr. A A Roberts of Wichita Falls spent the week end in Graham. He lived in Graham for three years and since moving away he makes frequent trips there to see friends.
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A. A. Roberts
Wichita Falls
Graham
Mr. Roberts
FIELD SEEDS AND GRAIN CO MEMOIR HINSON HOCKADAY LIST
Mr and Mrs Earl Hutchings hosted a weekend visit from Mrs Hutchings siblings W S Kemp of Mullin Texas and W O Kemp of Brownwood. The field seeds catalog includes corn cane Sudan maize kaffir milo half and half cotton seed and Mebane cotton seed.
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Sudan
Hinson-Hockaday Grain CO
Earl Hutchings
Elm Street Bakery Angel Feed and Layer Cakes Ad
Mr Henry Mayes returns from California and travels home by the same Ford used to reach the state. Elm Street Bakery invites Sun day orders for Angel Feed Layer Cakes and promotes Sun day delivery through grocers. Art Needle Shop offers Cut Flowers and Home-made Candies.
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Elm Street Bakery
Henry Mayes
California
Graham Visitors Renew Leader Subscription
Messrs. L. M. Pratt and Dick Newell of Eliasville visited Graham on Monday. Mr. Pratt called and renewed for The Leader for another year, noting a long history of reading the paper.
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Messrs
L. M. Pratt
Dick Newell
Eliasville
Graham
Pratt
Leader
Mayor Sam Goldwater Visits Graham for Talks
Sam Goldwater mayor of Banger toured Graham on Tuesday as a business visitor. He said he has no opposition this spring and sees no reason why he should not be reelected in the April election.
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Sam Goldwater
Banger
Graham
Keechi Valley native visits Graford homeplace
The Leader reports frequent visits by Mr. Jack White of Keechi Valley to his Graford home, but the reporter has been unable to secure an interview about the trips.
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Jack White
Keechi Valley
Graford
Tarleton College Student Visits Mother During Arlington Trip
Fred Cannon while attending John Tarleton College spent the weekend visiting his mother. His roommate Wm Daxis accompanied him home. They left Monday morning for Arlington to join the Tarleton Band for a concert Monday evening.
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Fred Cannon
John Tarleton College
Wm. Daxis
Arlington
Tarleton
Eight Room Modern Home For Sale In Graham Texas
Eight room house with electric lights and gas in every room in first class condition. Six lots with young bearing orchard and shrubs, two cisterns and city water. Modern home offered for 2500 dollars. For particulars contact Wm. J. Rehders, 501 Seventh St., Graham, Texas.
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Wm. J. Rehders
Seventh St
Graham
Texas
Couple Residing in Proffitt Community Report Past Graham Marriage
Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Young, longtime residents now in the Proffitt community, say they were married in Graham thirty two years ago. He visited The Leader office and noted the Graham wedding date and his brother in law relation to the late C. C. Mayes. He moved to the area four years ago after living in Graham.
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G. T. Young
Young
Proffitt
Mr. Young
C. C. Mayes
Leader Office
Graham
National Theatre Presents Julius Caesar At Graham
Beginning at nine o clock Saturday morning February 28 the National Theatre will show the six reel Julius Caesar. A comedy will be run in connection with the main picture. The C L S C cooperates with the high school in bringing the film to Graham. Many residents will enjoy viewing the classic in motion picture form.
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National Theatre
Graham
Graham Visitor Capt Burnett Arrives Tuesday
Capt Burnett visited Graham on Tuesday as part of a routine check and civic engagement. Local officials welcomed the maritime captain and discussed regional efforts.
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Capt. Burnett
Graham
Mrs M FE Short Ill Again at South Oak Street Home
Mrs. M. F. E. Short is reported ill again at her residence on South Oak Street, with family requesting prayers and neighbors checking in.
Mr. F. W. Hinson Returns From Oklahoma Business Trip
Mr. F. W. Hinson came back Tuesday night after a business trip to Oklahoma.
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F. W. Hinson
Oklahoma
For sale C Melody Saxophone by Jim Bowron
Silver plated standard model saxophone in excellent condition with a leather base offered for bargain price. Contact Jim Bowron for details.
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C. Melody
Jim Bowron
Farmer Returns Home After Graham Hospital Operation
Mr. N. S. Farmer, who had surgery at Graham Hospital last week, was able to go home yesterday.
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N. S. Farmer
Graham Hospital
Bryson Man Visits Graham Moves Figures on The Leader
Mr. J. A. Harmon of Bryson visited Graham on Wednesday and updated his figures on The Leader to 1926. He says Mrs. Harmon has suffered poor health for several months.
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J. A. Harmon
Bryson
New Subscriber Joins The Graham Leader
Mr. Joe L. Matthews of Archer City signs on as a new subscriber to The Graham Leader, though not a first time reader. His grandparents and father have long supported the paper, dating back decades as part of family tradition.
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Joe L. Matthews
Archer City
Graham Leader
T. E. Matthews
Graham Girls Beat Eliasville 40–8 Behind Northam's 32
The Graham High School girls basketball team defeated Eliasville yesterday afternoon by 40 to 8. Altha Northam scored 32 of Graham's 40 points, dominating the game.
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Graham High School
Eliasville
Altha Northam
East Ward Junior Ties Banger in Low-Scoring Tilt
East Ward junior squad tied the Banger basketball team 4 to 4 in a hard fought game last Tuesday afternoon. The scoreline reflects a defensive contest with both sides unable to reach double digits.
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East Ward
Banger
Dogs Go Mad Across The State Prompting Cautions
An epidemic of aggression in dogs is reported nationwide with owners urged to exercise extreme care. Authorities note wide spread incidents and advise vigilance to prevent attacks and ensure safety.
Bankers Convene in Fort Worth Attended by Local Executives
Mr. R. V. Tidwell of the Graham National Bank and Mr. Otto Deats of the First National Bank attended the Bankers Convention in Fort Worth last Monday.
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R. V. Tidwell
Graham National Bank
Otto Deats
First National Bank
Bankers Convention
Fort Worth
Rainy Night Blues Reach Graham Area
A good rain fell over part of Young County last Saturday night with Graham receiving about half an inch. Rain was heavier to the north and west, while more rain is needed for spring planting.
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Young County
Graham
Fire Alarm Fires Near Tracks and Grove Street
A box car fire alarm was set off near the railroad last Saturday afternoon with a company employee aboard. Early Sunday morning another alarm came from Grove Street. Minor damage occurred as the blaze was found on a back porch before spreading.
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Grove Street
Politeness Principles Cited by Chesterfield
The quotation defines true politeness as perfect ease and freedom in how we treat others, stating it mirrors how we wish to be treated. Chesterfield asserts courtesy arises from reciprocal respect and consideration in social conduct.
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Chesterfield
Baptist Missionary Completes Rallies in Young County
A Baptist missionary finishes a two week series of rallies across sixteen Young County churches. Local pastors and seminary students led inspiring addresses and gospel preaching with budget system finance training. Engagements for future work and spring summer revivals were made.
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Young County
Bro
Fulgham
Fort Worth
Proffitt
Bro. Wilson
Bro. Black
Graham
Proffitt Church
Local families visit relatives and attend events Sunday
Mrs J R Gray and children visited her mother Mrs M S Keen. Miss Jeffie Jordan returned from Fort Worth. Jack and Short Markum came from Abilene with families. Wayne Kimmins from Loving weekend with Bill Pratt. D B Ganey and son Dewey of Fort Worth visited here. Johnnie Centamore from Jermyn came Sunday. Pearl Biggers family visited Garvey at Farmer and attended a home talent play. Wilma Finnell, a Farmer teacher, spent weekend with sister Mrs James Staples. E D Willis and mother returned from Arlington. Roden and Staples attended State Bankers in Fort Worth. Mary and Sally Joe Casey visited from Graham. W J Jennings family visited son Willie Jennings in Herron City. M E McBrayer and son Weldon from Graham were Jean visitors. Rev Mr Childers of Bowie preached. Fred Jennings, Graham High School student, spent weekend with parents. Carroll Roden of Arlington visiting. G T Roden and wife visited son C C Cope and wife at Newcastle Saturday. Mr Caldwell moved family from Archer City and opened meat market and restaurant in Willis.
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J. R. Gray
Megargel
M. S. Keen
Jeffie Jordan
Gorgon Elliott
Fort Worth
Messrs
Jack and
Short Markum
Abilene
W. B. Markum
Wayne Kimmins
Loving
Bill Pratt
D. BR. Ganey
Dewey
Johnnie Centamore
Jermyn
Pearl Biggers
Lelia Ruth
Wayne
Matee Pratt
K. Garvey
Farmer
Markley
Colston
Wilma Finnell
Farmer School
James G. Staples
E. D. Willis
R. F. Willis
Arlington
G. M. Roden
J. G. Staples
State Bankers Association
Mary
Sally Joe Casey
Graham
A. C. Casey
W. J. Jennings
Willie Jennings
Herron City
M. E. McBrayer
Weldon
Jean
Childers
Bowie
Christian Church
Fred Jennings
Graham High
Carroll Roden
East Ward Fourth Grade February Program Delights Audience
The East Ward school presented an all February program with a Valentine play The House of Hearts showing how kindness restores peace in Valentine Land. Students offered Lincoln tributes and Washington themed pieces, wearing colonial costumes and praising Mothers for fine costumes.
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East Ward
Valentine
House of Hearts
Land of Hearts
Queen of Hearts
Valentine Land
Lincoln
Washington
Virginia
Local Notes On Residents And Weekend Travel
Building once occupied by Mrs. W. H. Pratt is mentioned. Mrs. C. M. Gaskin, recently recovered from pneumonia, departed Monday to visit her sister Mrs. Nash in Farmer. Miss Minnie Price spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. S. J. Price of Loving. Messrs. J. B. and John Downey visited Mineral Wells Saturday.
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W._H. Pratt
C. M. Gaskin
Automobile abundance question answered
A claim asks whether there are enough cars in the United States to carry every man, woman, and child at once. The statement serves as a provocative measure of car ownership levels and national mobility.
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United States
Patriotic Program by Shawnee School Students
In February festivities Shawnee School presented a Friday afternoon program directed by teachers. Each class contributed numbers with primary work for construction and intermediates writing. Highlights included a welcome, patriotic cantata, Valentine song and various readings by grades one through four plus an intermediate musical travelogue.
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Dorothy Wilkerson
Alwana Wood
Valentine
Glenn Street
Lois Wheeless
Helen Harris
Ideal Shop
Preacher Elder J S Newman to Speak at Floresville Chapel
Elder J S Newman of Floresville Texas will preach if the Lord wills at the old Median Chapel Primitive Baptist Church on March 7 and 8 Saturday and second Sunday. All are invited to attend bring a basket to eat Sunday after lunch plus old fashioned singing. Pray for deliverance from vanity and foolishness and for help to live right while here in this world.
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J. S. Newman
Floresville
Texas
Old Median Chapel Primitive Baptist Church
See Julius Caesar at the Nationa Theatre Saturday
A notice announces Julius Caesar at the Nationa Theatre Saturday morning beginning at nine o'clock. Two shows will be given.
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Julius Caesar
Nationa Theatre
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Dr. M. H. Chism
Dallas
R. L. Goodman
Sam Ligon
C. A. Peters
Rule, Texas
H. H. Rogers
Mr. Pearl Birdwell
Hinson Hockaday Gratin CO
Mr. R. A. Spoonts
G. McClear
D. D. Casenbary
Mr. H. L. Morrison
Spencer Mayes
Tyler
Ford
W. D. McFarlane
Young and
Jack Counties
C. E. Allen
Sweather
Mr. Matthews
H. M. Smith
Texas Drug Store
Guaranty Abstract CO
Courthouse
Mr. O. Staples
A. J. Flake
City Drug Store
Scott-Long Drug Store
Pacerolden
Baptist Missionary
Service
Willard
Ind
West Fourth Street
Liberty Theatre
Graham’s Finest
THEA
Wesley Barry
George Washington, JR
George M. Cohn
Ramon Novarro and
Alice Terry
Rex Ingram
Neil Hart
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