Lee Mayes Dies After Illness in Fort Worth Hospital
Lee Mayes, born March 9, 1882 in Young County, died January 4 in a Fort Worth hospital after a brief illness and head infection. Funeral services were held in Graham with Rev. McKinley Norman and others officiating. He left a wife Alice Carmack Mayes and seven children and was survived by three brothers and four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Mayes
Fort Worth
Graham
Oak Grove
McKinley Norman
Revtal Baptist Church
G. W. Black
Joe R. Mayes
Joe Mayes
Young County
Alice Carmack
Albert
Agnes
Robert
Maybelle
Mary Louise
Margie Fay
Lee
James Mayes
California
Stone Mayes
New Mexico
George Mayes
San Antonio
J. J. Pawks
Elvira Carmack
Bridgeport
Whitener
Tarrant
McPherson
Groesbeck
Murray
Leader
Mrs G F McDonald Hosts Surprise Bride Shower
Mrs G F McDonald hosted a surprise miscellaneous shower for Mrs Ruby Washburn a recent bride last Tuesday. Guests gathered, hid a gift basket, and led the honoree to wind a string to reach it, then enjoyed fruit cake and hot chocolate. Attendants included C Y McDonald M D Corley Irvin McCoy W A Warner Tom Hughes Oscar Fain J Taggart Carl Washburn and Ruby Washburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. McDonald
Ruby Washburn
C. Y. McDonald
M. D. Corley
Irvin McCoy
W. A. Warner
Tom Hughes
Oscar Fain
Jesse Taggart
Carl Washburn
Myrtle Davis
Irene Taylor
Young County Weather Hits Three-Week Ice Freeze
Cloudy with lingering ice marks a three week cold spell in Young County. Earlier in the week clear and moderately warm days failed to melt ice in the shade. Ice on ponds held people for thrill seeking, grain crops face damage with oats likely killed and wheat possibly spared amid a very dry winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Eliasville Bank Declares Five Percent Dividend
The Eliasville Guaranty State Bank reports a five percent dividend from 1924 earnings and carries the remaining profits as undivided earnings. Officers listed are W. T. Donnell president W. P. Newell vice president H. C. Brock active vice president and W. O. Cunningham cashier. Directors include A. A. Donnell and W. M. McCutcheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliasville Guaranty State Bank
W. T. Donnell
W. P. Newell
H. C. Brock
W. O. Cunningham
G A Woodrome Dies Tuesday Afternoon
G A Woodrome died in a local hospital after a brief pneumonia illness. He was born October 4 1866 in Illinois and moved to Texas at seventeen. He married Josie Nelson in 1899 and leaves two daughters Georgia Owens and Cleo Woodrome, his wife, a brother A J Woodrome of Dallas, and sisters Bell Pollard of Oklahoma and Dora Hobson of New Mexico. He joined Bunger Baptist Church nine years ago and was a longtime member. His funeral was held at the Baptist Church with Rev. McKinley Norman, burial at Oak Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
G. A. Woodrome
Oak Grove
The
Baptist Church
McKinley Norman
Illinois
Texas
Josie Nelson
Georgia Owens
Cleo Woodrome
A. J. Woodrome
Dallas
Bell Pollard
Oklahoma
Dora Hobson
New Mexico
Woodrome
Bunger Baptist Church
Bunger
Monthly Report of Graham Public Library January 1925
Mrs. M Dowdle librarian reports for January with 24 days open and 1000 books loaned. Largest daily circulation 86, smallest 21. Books purchased and donated noted including 50 by C L S C for Texas legends and geography. People's Bible Encyclopedia donated by Sunday Schools. J D Dawsons Short Story donation adds to resources. The library plans a Vacation Reading Course and Story Hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
People’s Bible Encyclopedia
Sunday Schools of
Graham
J. D. Dawson
Donor Additions to United Charities List
Additional contributions to United Charities include John R. Roach $10 W. M. Matthews $1 J W Henry $1 Mrs S I Payne $1 Miss Reta Ragland $1 Steadham $1 and A D Moore $1 The charity’s work continues year round with monthly fund needs Any supporters who have not yet contributed are urged to contact manager A D Stewart who oversees calls and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Charities
John R. Roach
W. M. Matthews
J. W. Henry
S. I. Payne
Reta Ragland
Steadham
A. D. Moore
A. D. Stewart
Miss Geneva Gibson Named Deputy District Clerk
Miss Geneva Gibson has accepted a position as deputy district clerk succeeding Miss Gladys Barnett. She will enter upon her duties at an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Gibson
Gladys Barnett
Miss Gibson
Baptists Plan 10 Launch Building Program In April
The First Baptist Church plans to start a fund drive on April 19 1925 to build a new facility. Committees will work with an architect to draft plans for a first unit the Sunday School section, with full completion hoped soon after. The church has outgrown current quarters and revival meetings begin April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists Plan
First Baptist Church
Baptists
McKinley Norman
George Bryant Named Graham Oilbelt Motor Manager
George Bryant of Ranger has been appointed manager of the Oilbelt Motor Company's Graham house. He opened the Graham operation two years ago and succeeds Hellams, who moved to Lamesa. Bryant has moved to Graham and will oversee city affairs, bringing experience with the Studebaker line. The company operates houses in Ranger Breckenridge Eastland and Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bryant
Ranger
Oilbelt Motor Company
Graham
Bryant
Hellams
Lamesa
Mr. Bryant
Gilbert Motor Company
Graham House
Studebaker
Breckenridge
Eastland
Barnett Cox Wedding at Loving Methodist Parsonage
Miss Gladys Barnett and Mr. Fred Cox were married at the Loving Methodist parsonage on New Year's day by Rev. Grimes. Barnett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Barnett, worked as deputy district clerk of Young County and is a Monument resident. Cox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cox, is a successful young farmer. The couple resides at Monument and receives local congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Barnett
Fred Cox
Loving
Grimes
Methodist Church of
Miss Barnett
J. M. Barnett
Monument
Graham High School
Young County
Jack Cox
Ladies' Guild Meeting At Mrs Matthews Home
The Ladies' Guild of the Episcopal Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Edgar Matthews at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon January 15. The ladies of the church are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Guild of the Episcopal Church
Edgar Matthews
Mrs Dickenson Visits Graham From Bearden Arkansas
Mrs. M. A. Dickenson of Bearden Arkansas visits Graham this week staying with Mrs. Emily Padgett and other relatives. She is aunt to Dr. W. O. Padgett Edgar McLendon and D. D. Dickenson and expresses delight at Graham rapid growth during her third trip to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Dickenson
Bearden
Arkansas
Emily Padgett
W. O. Padgett
Edgar McLendon
D. D. Dickenson
Graham
Football Team Is Honored At Chapel Exercises
High School chapel exercises honored the football team as Judge Penix awarded letters to the squad. Coach Evans opened the program, Lloyd Bullock accepted the sweaters, and Captain Bullock presented Mr. Peavy with a fountain pen for his management. Superintendent Gilmer urged hard work and character. The team sang of victories and cheered for the school and coach. Team letters went to Lloyd Bullock, Glenn Wallace, Mancel Birdwell, Raymond Graham, Howard Farmer, Frank Couger, Waldemar Stewart, Robert Fowler, Barton Atcheson, Ross Clark, Noble Atkins, Robert Moore, Donald Stewart, Walter Schenck, Pearl Williamson, Donnell Johnson, and W. H. Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Penix
Evans
Lloyd Bullock
Peavy
Gilmer
Glenn Wallace
Mancel Birdwell
Raymond Graham
Howard Farmer
Frank Couger
Waltemar Stewart
Robert Fowler
Barton Atcheson
Ross Clark
Noble Atkins
Robert Moore
Donald Stewart
Walter Schenck
Pearl Williamson
Donnell Johnson
W. H. Evans
Several Changes In State Officers
Austin Tex Jan 3 Some changes in elective state officers will take place in the next days Nabors will retire and return to Winnsboro Smith will move from comptroller to railroad commission Moody will become attorney general Hatcher will succeed Staples Terrell will assume comptroller and Moody will appoint assistants Ferguson to take oath Jan 20 Neff to resume law practice Barry Miller to be lieutenant governor Terrell Marrs Robison Cureton Lattimore reelected Many appointive offices still await Ferguson appointments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
W. A. Nabors
Winnsboro
Lon A. Smith
Sam Houston Terrell
Railroad Commission
Nabors
W. Gregory Hatcher
Dallas
S. L. Staples
Dan Moody
W. A. Keeling
Moody
Ferguson
Pat M. Neff
Texas
Barry Miller
T. W. Davidson
George B. Terrell
Clarence E. Gilmore
C. W. Terrell
S. M. N. Marrs
J. T. Robison
C. M. Cureton
Supreme Court
O. S. Lattimore
Criminal Appeals Court
Water Board
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Prison Commission
Conner plans move to Kenisaw Georgia from Newcastle
Mr J T Conner of Newcastle visited our office Monday to announce his move to Kenisaw Georgia. He ordered The Leader and reserved the right to return to Texas at any time while keeping ownership of his county property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Conner
Newcastle
Kenisaw
Georgia
Texas
1st National Bank Declares Dividend
The National Bank reports a strong year with a ten percent dividend declared at the December 30 1924 directors meeting payable January 3 1925. Earnings beyond the dividend are carried over in undivided profits. county banks show excellent financial condition per December 31 1924 government statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank
Graham Music Club Elects Officers
The Graham Music Club held its annual meeting at the Methodist Church electing officers for the year including Mrs. M. G. Cheney as president and Mrs. C. E. Beavers as first vice president. The next meeting is planned for January 21 at 2 30 PM with a program on the Harmonic Basis of Music led by Mrs. Griff Groves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Music Club
Methodist Church
M. G. Cheney
C. E. Beavers
E.S. Graham
Jack Stewart
W. F. Schenck
C. Slaughter
County demonstration agent urged for Young County
G W Carlton urged return of a live county agent in Young County to promote fertilizer use and terracing. He cited a Cisco clip showing cotton fertilized plots doubled yields, with fertilizer about one inch below seed, 125 pounds per acre, cost $2.35 per acre, value 10 times fertilizer. He stressed terracing and county agent value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Carlton
Carlton
Young County
Cisco
Eastland County
Honor graduate Miss Willie Allen shines at UT
Miss Willie Allen, a Graham High School honor graduate, attends the University of Texas this term and maintains a strong student reputation. Her father reports four A grades and one B on the first term, an unusually high freshman record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Allen
Graham High School
University of Texas
Mr and Mrs Dickenson Visit Relatives in Texas and Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs D D Dickenson of Tuscola Texas visited relatives in Graham at the start of the week. They also called on kin in Wichita Falls and Burkburnett while in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Dickenson
Tuscola
Texas
Graham
Wichita Falls
Burkburnett
Mr J D Lowe Foresees Grain Loss From Early Freeze
Mr. J D Lowe visited the city from Orth at the start of the week and warned that the severe freeze may have damaged the small grain crop in the area. He cited frost risk and potential yield loss for farmers relying on early-season crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Lowe
Orth
Mrs J L Vaughan Dies After Long Illness
Mrs J L Vaughan of Graham died Friday morning January 2 1925 after years of feeble health. Funeral services were held Saturday at her home with Rev McKinley Norman and Rev G W Black, burial at Oak Grove cemetery beside her husband who died in 1919. She was born April 12 1847 in Jackson Tennessee and lived in Georgia Alabama Texas and Graham. Survived by three children J C Vaughan J T Vaughan and Mrs Frank H Bowron two brothers J C Casburn and W R Casburn and many grandchildren and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Vaughan
South Oak Street
McKinley Norman
G. W. W. Black
Oak Grove
Vaughan
Jackson
Tennessee
Sherman
Georgia
Alabama
Texas
Fort Worth
Graham
Baptist Church In
J. C. Casburn
W. R. Casburn
Marriage Licenses Listed for Eleven Couples
A list of marriage licenses issued includes Ernest Mayo with Thelma Burton, Carl Maples with Ora Lee Clark, L. T. Smith with Bertha Mae Barnett, B. D. Mathias with Mollie Campbell, Fred E. Cox with Gladys Claude Williams and Willie Stroud, G. L. Haselwood with Alice Ivy, Wilbern P. Foster with Marie Youngblood, Loyd Camp with Mildred Brashears, Leonard Evans with Pauline Miller, Marvin E. Sutton with Doris Chestnutt, Doyle Davis with Clara Foster, C. T. Collins with Cora Rose, and Norman Dennis with Louella Terrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Mayo
Thelma Burton
Carl Maples
Ora Lee Clark
L. T. Smith
Bertha Mae Barnett
B. D. Mathias
Mollie Campbell
Fred E. Cox
Gladys Barnett
Claude Williams
Willie Stroud
G. L. Haselwood
Alice Ivy
Wilbern P. Foster
Marie Youngblood
Loyd Camp
Mildred Brashears
Leonard Evans
Pauline Miller
Marvin E. Sutton
Doris Chestnutt
Doyle Davis
Clara Foster
C. T. Collins
Cora Rose
Norman Dennis
Louella Terrell
Sheriff Foster Promises Diligent County Leadership
Sheriff Foster takes office with firm resolve to raise county law enforcement to its best level. He states duties will be carried out with a businesslike approach and vows all will be done right. Deputies John Casey H S McCready J B Miller and Henry Miller Sr are experienced officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
John Casey
H. S. McCready
J. B. Miller
Henry Miller
McFarlane Heads to Washington for Legislative Session
Hon. W. D. McFarlane departed for Washington on legal business December 29. He will return Friday night and be in his office Saturday before leaving for Austin Sunday for the Legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. McFarlane
Washington, D. C
Austin
Also Mentioned on This Page
FT. Worth Hospital
Eliasville Bank
Montly
Graham Public Library
Ladies’ Guild
Oweaters
1St National Bank
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!