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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1924
Page
1
A norther slammed in Sunday afternoon, developing a real blizzard by night, bringing the first deep cold of winter. Thermometers ranged from ten to fifteen degrees below freezing, with widespread severity beyond the Gulf Coast not reached. Outdoor work halted except hog killing as the cold lingers before a potential warm-up.
The T F L S S Class of the Baptist Church met in the annex for a social and business gathering. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs. W H Jarnagin president, Mrs. W B Dye 1st vice president, Mrs. W F Dodd 2nd vice president, Mrs Jal Schlittler 3rd vice president, and Mrs. Guy Wignall secretary treasurer. Mrs. Hattie P. Miller was praised as the class teacher. Cocoa and vanilla wafers were served.
Mr and Mrs Frank Broxson of the Capitol Cafe hosted a Christmas dinner for the city fire department last week. The turkey meal featured all the trimmings and a festive atmosphere as the Cham ber of Commerce secretary and city council members joined the hosts and department members in appreciating the thoughtful gesture.
Gra ham's volunteer fire department, led by Chief Q Street, reports 500 feet of fresh hose. The crew, known for readiness and bravery, maintains an unusually strong fire record, responding quickly to protect property and render reliable service.
Mr L M Davis who underwent an appendectomy last Wednesday is improving rapidly and will soon be able to leave the hospital. He was quite sick for a few days and his friends will be glad to know he will soon be at the Davis Drug Store on the corner.
About 1 o clock Tuesday afternoon a gas leak under the concrete floor of W L Kizers Tin Shop exploded blowing windows from the building. The blast burned Mr Kizer and Mr F A Powell. shop papers and records were damaged. Lisle in charge while Kizer absent will handle orders left on file and keep the business going until Kizer returns.
Mr M K Graham speaks in support of a county road bond issue urging unanimous approval. He states current road funding is paid to other counties and bonds will allow local road construction in Youngty. He backs County Judges and Commissioners Court safeguarding funds and calls for intelligent votes from taxpayers.
Mr and Mrs C J Roberts new Capitol Hotel owners held a 2 30 Christmas Day tree for guests and invited friends. The afternoon featured a program and exchange of comical and valuable gifts. The event followed their succession of Mrs Pancoast as proprietor.
Qualified property tax payers in Young County for six months and in Texas for twelve months qualify to vote. Women voters are included if they pay on community property. poll tax for 1922 or 1923 suffices. Those 60+ need no exemption. Interest in the road bonds grows as letters explain the plan. Citizens urged to decide and join neighbors in the road improvement effort.
Dr W C Padgett and his family returned Sunday night from a visit to Dallas.
Highway Association explains the January 12 bond election details. It notes the $850,000 to bond for a county road system, with $250,000 for the F F F Highway and two-thirds funded by state and federal sources. It emphasizes keeping tax money local, outlines precinct allocations, and shows yearly road taxes by valuation plus the impact on non residents and oil industry.
Claud May known as Little Heavy, jailed since August 23, reports in The Leader that prisoners enjoyed a royal holiday. Sheriff Cambern served a fine dinner with baked chicken, cranberry sauce, salad, and accompaniments. Joe Harness of Texas Drug Co gave cigarettes and fruit. H C Walker provided eggs and butter. Little Heavy says the sheriff and Mrs. Cambern are kind and considerate to inmates.
Mr and Mrs Stovall entertained with a theater party at the Liberty Theater last Saturday night. Those present were Mr and Mrs Kidwell of Oklahoma, Mr and Mrs Will Norman, Mrs L E Norman and Mr and Mrs W E Stepp. The college boys and girls are returning to their respective schools this week.
The public library reports new additions including The White Flag and Her Father's Daughter by Gene Stratton Porter, The River's Edge by James Oliver Curwood, Croatan by Mary Johnston, White Fang by Jack London, Last Days of Pompeii by Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton, Little Men by Louisa May Alcott, Miss Minerva on the Old Plantation, Scouting with Daniel Boone, and Boy Scouts on the Rail. The library aims to keep quality works before readers and opens at City Hall every Saturday.
Sheriff Dan Cambern announces he will not run again. He has served with dedication as a capable officer, citing insufficient pay as the reason. He says he has worked hard and achieved results despite limited funds for prosecution of duties.
Mrs M W Sarsfield of 320 Zim Street suffered painful burns Monday after her clothing caught fire from a gas stove. She tried to smother the flames with a sweater and water, rolled in woolen blankets, then hailed a passing Western Union boy who summoned her son and she was taken to a local hospital. She is badly burned but improving and expected to recover soon.
The Graham Chapter of the Order DeMolay held its annual banquet in the Royal Cafe dining room on Christmas evening from 8:30 to 11:30. Fay Schlittler served as toastmaster drawing responses from DeMolays away at college. Covers for 108 included lady friends and honored guests Dr. T. C. McCloud and Prof. Peavey.
The Young County fifth Sunday singing convened in Padgett drawing the largest crowd yet with plentiful barbecue coffee and cakes. Musical critics note improved song quality and 1924 books were used. The next gathering will be in Proffitt on the fifth Sunday in March as Mayor Washburn invites all to attend.
News reached here that Jasper Lasater died in Pampa Texas at 12 30 Wednesday morning. The body will arrive Friday night and be buried Saturday in Oak Grove cemetery. Funeral notices will be distributed tomorrow naming the men of the funeral. Sisters are Mrs C J Pickard Mrs Kate Lawrance and Mrs R M Williams. A second item notes a collision near the teachers dormitory between C W Whitehead’s car and Moore’s Dairy wagon with heavy damage but no serious injuries.
W L Kizer and F A Powell were seriously burned in a gas explosion at Kizers Tin shop. They had searched for a leak after noticing gas all day and relit a stove. The blast blew out windows. both men were treated at hospital and expected to recover in weeks. Gas escaped through a break in the concrete floor from a pipe to Clapton Hotel. Shop suffered light damage.
The Morrison and WeCloud families marked their 55th wedding anniversaries, sharing a December 17, 1868 wedding date. Celebrations occurred at each home with many relatives in attendance, though exact headcounts were not learned.
The paper fixes errors in last week’s United Charities list. J A Birdsong gave 5 dollars. Masonic Club credited 50. Elmer Graham credited 1. Brown and Graham 10 were omitted. D R Brewer added 10 since publication. Further contributions may be left at Graham banks or via A D Stewart. Weather delays good roads advocates and bond election work. January 12 Seymour voters approved bonds. Jack County backed bonds before Christmas.
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