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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1926

Page

7

Light Crust Flour Praised By Milling Industry

Mrs. W. J. Bryant visits daughter Mrs. Boyd Mayes in Wichita Falls this week. Smokey Whittle hosts weekend guests Hollis Thompson and Jesse Vanbebber of Waurika Oklahoma. PERFORMANCE reveals what PRICE conceals. OLDSMOBILE SIX. HINSON HOCKADAY GRAIN CO.

America W. J. Bryant Boyd Mayes Wichita Falls Smokey Whittle Hollis Thompson Jesse Vanbebber Waurika, Oklahoma Hinson-Hockaday Grain CO

Dallas Couple Visits Stewart Family at Week Start

Mr and Mrs Grady Hight of Dallas visited Mr and Mrs Jack Stewart the first of the week.

Grady Hight Dallas Jack Stewart

Barton and James Atcheson and Walter Schenck Visit Lubbock Friends

Barton and James Atcheson and Walter Schenck of Lubbock are here visiting friends.

Barton James Atcheson Walter Schenck Lubbock

Big Remnant Sale at Street and Co

Mr and Mrs Boyd Mayes of Wichita Falls visited Mr and Mrs W J Bryant Sunday while at Street and Co for a big remnant sale.

Boyd Mayes Wichita Falls W. J. Bryant

Graham visitor Mr. J. H. Dillender from Henry Chapel

Mr. J. H. Dillender of Henry Chapel visited Graham yesterday. The outing marked a casual day trip and local chatter noted his return plans.

J. H. Dillender Henry Chapel Graham

Edwards renews Leader subscription in Jean

Mr. W. E. Edwards of Jean called last Saturday to renew his subscription to the Leader, continuing a long-standing routine.

W. E. Edwards Jean

Driver Seeks Opinion on the Oldsmobile Six

An Oldsmobile owner asks readers for thoughts on the Oldsmobile Six while noting Hinson-Hockaday Grain Co as the source or sponsor of the inquiry. The item frames a customer perspective amid local business context.

Methodist Rally Attended by Mrs Lawrance and Mrs Campbell

Mrs Kate Lawrance and Mrs C J Campbell attended the Methodist Rally at Mineral Wells recently. Doyle Woods of Olney spent the week end here with his parents Mr and Mrs J L Woods.

Kate Lawrance C. J. Campbell Mineral Wells Doyle Woods of Olney Mrs J. L. Woods

Big Sale of Remnants by Street & Co

A week long sale offers remnants of all kinds from Street and Co. The promotion highlights a variety of fabric remnants available at discounted prices during the limited period.

Dallas Man Visits Parents This Week

Mr. C. B. Hockaday Jr of Dallas is here this week visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs C B Hockaday and other relatives.

C. B. Hockaday,Jr Dallas C. B. Hockaday

Ratliff Builds New Granary for Grain Crop

Mr. S. W. Ratliff has spent the week on his farm constructing a new granary to store his grain harvest and protect it from loss as the crop season progresses.

S. W. Ratliff

Big Remnant Sale at Street and Co.

Mr J G Elliott from Red Top says his crop is worked out and ready for the thresher as a large remnant sale is announced by Street and Co. for the local area.

J. G. Elliott Red Top

Silk Hose Buyers Get Free Garters Saturday

On Saturday July 3rd customers who purchase a pair of Silk Hose will receive a complimentary pair of Silk Garters. This promotion applies to all customers while supplies last.

Mrs Knox Criswell Visits Mrs W A Ribble

Mrs Knox Criswell called on Mrs W A Ribble Tuesday afternoon in a cordial social visit.

Knox Criswell W. A. Ribble

Breckenridge New Subscriber and Graham Bank Hiring

Mr T H Yancey of Breckenridge subscribes to the Leader. Cecil Porter accepts a position with Graham National Bank. Opening day at Lake Norris is noted for Monday July 5. Social mentions include visits by Misses Walter Padgett and Ruby Lee Edens to Breckenridge. Most Graham businesses will close Monday July 5. Mrs Cora Heath of Waco visits sister Mrs T B Wilson.

T. H. Yancey of Breckenridge Walter Padgett Ruby Lee Edens Milo Padgett Cora Heath Waco T. B. Wilson

Eastman Kodaks and Films at Snoddy and Son

Eastman Kodaks and films displayed at Snoddy and Son shop. Visitors could view a range of cameras, film sizes, and developing services offered by the retailer known for photographic goods.

Eastman Kodaks Snoddy & Son

Street Family Heads to Colorado for Summer

Mr. H. B. Street and his family departed last week for Colorado to spend the summer there, seeking a seasonal change and new surroundings.

H. B. Street Colorado

Judge W P Stinson Repapers Home on South Cherry Street

Judge W P Stinson has had his residence on South Cherry Street repapered, reflecting local home refresh activity.

W. P. Stinson South Cherry Street

Miss Baskerville Returns Home After Texas Visit

Miss Martha Louise Baskerville goes back to Memphis Texas on Monday after a visit with Mrs Q Street in town.

Martha Louise Baskerville Memphis Texas Mrs. Q. Street

Bakers Start Visit to Little Rock Relatives

Mr and Mrs J A Baker departed for Little Rock Arkansas to visit relatives for two or three weeks during their trip.

J. A. Baker Little Rock Arkansas

Perkins Family Enjoys Eliasville Picnic and Rodeo

Mr and Mrs John Perkins and their daughter Carolyn spent the weekend in Eliasville with Mr and Mrs Reno Stinson. They attended the big picnic and rodeo during their visit.

John Perkins Carolyn Eliasville Reno Stinson

Big Remnant Sale Attracts Shoppers This Week

Hundreds of remnants of all kinds go on sale for one week beginning Friday July 2. Mr M Rickman repaired and painted his Elm Street house recently improving its appearance.

M. Rickman Elm Street

Allison couple buys Robinson home on Virginia Street

Mr and Mrs R B Allison purchased the Robinson residence on Virginia Street recently and have moved into the property.

R. B. Allison Robinson Virginia Street

Shamrock Filling Station Expands on Square Corner

The Shamrock Filling Station enlarges its building at the southeast corner of the square adding larger store rooms for accessories and new restrooms.

Shamrock Filling Station

Hat sale ad at Jameson Fashion Shop

An old fashioned retail notice promotes hats at special reduced prices with phrases like buy one hat at a special reduced price and another for only $1.00. The ad identifies Jameson Fashion Shop at 01 east side square, listing 45c as part of the sale.

Jameson Fashion Shop East Side Square

Local Visitors and Subscriptions Highlight Graham Area

Miss Ellen Campbell of Bonham Texas visits Miss Louise Graham. W O Cunningham of Eliasville signs on to the subscription list. M M Burris of Olney was a business visitor in Graham last Friday.

Ellen Campbell Bonham, Texas Louise Graham M. M. Burris of Olney Graham

McGowan renews Leader for mother in Fort Worth

Harry McGowan called last week to renew for the Leader on behalf of his mother Mrs. Mary McGowan of Fort Worth.

Harry McGowan Mary McGowan Fort Worth

SNODDY & SON Offers Special Glassware Items

Two gallon fish bowls at SNODDY & SON for 1 50. Bent-in lip glass ice pitchers 69 cents newly received. Reeda Baker, 15 months old of Loving, treated at Graham Hospital. Mr L M Davis of Megargel ordered the Leader to be sent to his Megargel address.

Snoddy & Son Reeda Jus

Bloodworths and companion head for Boulder trip

Mrs. Claude Bloodworth and Barbara and Claude Jr. left for Boulder Colorado to spend the summer. Mrs Bloodworths mother Mrs Louise Norris accompanied them. Judge W P Stinson returned the first of the week from an extended trip to Battle Creek Michigan and other northern cities.

Claude Bloodworth Barbara Claude, Jr Boulder Colorado Mrs. Bloodworth Louise Norris W. P. Stinson Battle Creek Michigan

Women Attend Encampment at Crystal Falls Next Week

The home demonstration clubs anticipate a great time at the Crystal Falls encampment July 8 to 10. Mrs. C. W. Ault of Ivan called Monday to subscribe for the Leader. She was Grace Howard before her recent marriage to Mr. Ault here by Rev. G. W. Black.

Crystal Falls C. W. Ault Ivan Grace Howard Mr. Ault G. W. Black

Fort Worth Greeting For Miss Mary Glenn Vick

Miss Mary Glenn Vick returned to her Fort Worth home this week after a pleasant visit with Miss Louise Graham.

Mary Glenn Vick Fort Worth Louise Graham

Mrs Norman and family visit Ingleside ranch home

Mrs. L. E. Norman and her daughter Miss Lucille and Miss Mattie Queen Price spent last week visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Jeffery at the Ingleside ranch.

Harvard welcomes first Graham graduate to freshman class

Lee McGuire a Harvard College student from Graham High School returns home early in the week He is noted as the first Graham High School graduate to enter Harvard as a freshman student.

Lee McGuire Harvard College Lee Graham High School Harvard

Concrete sidewalks and curbs transform Plum Street

Mr. R. D. Owen has improved his Graham property by laying extensive concrete sidewalks and curbs. The project is described as the biggest concrete job in Graham in some time.

R. D. Owen Plum Street Graham

Graham visitor with candidate for Young and Jack Counties

Mr. Oliver Loving of Jermyn visited Graham yesterday accompanying Mr. G. W. Ware a candidate for Representatives for Young and Jack Counties.

Oliver Loving Jermyn Graham G. W. Ware Young and Jack Counties

Ranger visitors and judge miss barbecue gatherings

Mrs. R. M. Anderson and sons Rhodes and David of Ranger visited Mr. and Mrs. Luther Cain at the start of the week. Judge W. P. Stinson regrets being out of state last week during the Eliasville barbecue and picnic, an event he has attended and presided over for many years.

W. P. Stinson Eliasville

Hats at Great Reduction at Jameson Fashion Shop

Notice advertises all hats at reduced prices from 1.00 to 45 cents. Located on the east side square, Jameson Fashion Shop promotes a broad sale on headwear.

Mr and Mrs Goode Visit as Collision Injures Mr Goode

Mr and Mrs C P Goode of Abilene are visiting relatives when Mr Goode is struck by a Ford. He remains under medical care for injuries from the collision.

C. P. Goode Abilene Mr. Goode

Jean couple renews Leader subscription after hiatus

Mr and Mrs H C Kunkel of Jean visited Saturday and renewed for the Leader after dropping the listing for a period. These Young County residents express they cannot do without the Leader.

H. C. Kunkel Jean

Aunt Bettie Medlan Visits Granddaughter in Banger

Aunt Bettie Medlan aged 90 visits her granddaughter Mrs. W. S. Brandon in Banger this week. She remains active despite pioneer life hardships.

Bettie Medlan

Timberlake Seeks Votes in Graham Visit

J H Timberlake, candidate for representative of the 109th district covering Jack and Young Counties, announces he will be in Graham soon to meet voters and discuss his race.

J. H. Timberlake Jack Young Graham

Mrs Miller Seeks Leader to Philadelphia for Sesquicentennial

A card from Mrs. Hattie P. Miller requests that her Leader be sent to Philadelphia for a while as she and Dr. Pettey attend the Sesquicentennial and visit Mrs. Miller's daughter.

Hattie P. Miller Philadelphia Dr. Pettey

Fashion Shop to Close Ladies Ready-to-Wear Stock

The Fashion Shop on the east side of the square will close out its entire Ladies Ready-to-Wear stock at extremely low prices as it shifts to millinery only.

Mrs. Simpson of Banger Visits Sister in Graham

Mrs. T. P. Simpson from Banger stayed several days in Graham to visit her sister. Mr. Simpson joined her yesterday and she has begun slowly regaining her health after several months of illness.

T. P. Simpson Banger Graham Mr. Simpson Mrs. Simpson

Dr Dana to Head Fort Worth Church Meeting

Dr. H. E. Dana of Fort Wooth arrives Sunday to lead a meeting at the First Baptist Church. Mr. W. L. Cooper of Fort Worth will direct singing with his sister Miss Cooper playing violin.

H. E. Dana Fort Wooth First Baptist Church W. L. Cooper Fort Worth Miss Cooper

Eliasville Picnic Draws Hundreds For Barbecue Rodeo

Hundreds of Graham residents attended the Eliasville picnic last Friday and Saturday for a barbecue rodeo event. Free barbecue bread coffee and pickles delighted attendees as Eliasville’s famed hospitality shone.

Eliasville

All Kinds of Flags and Fireworks at Snoddy & Son

A large display of flags and fireworks drew curious crowds to Snoddy and Son as preparations and demonstrations highlighted a festive local event. The shop offered patriotic items and seasonal fireworks for visitors.

Snoddy & Son

Lawrence McLaren Visits Graham on Governor Race Day

Mr Lawrence McLaren traveled to Graham yesterday to learn about the governor race while continuing his regular crop duties and daily community routine.

Lawrence McLaren Graham

Postmaster and Mrs Long Return From Kentucky Trip

Prices 45¢ Postmaster and Mrs. C L Long returned Monday from a trip to Kentucky. While away they passed through six states. They report a fine time.

C. L. Long Kentucky

Silk Garters Free With Silk Hose Purchase Saturday

Promotion promises a free silk garter with every pair of silk hose bought on Saturday July 2 at participating stores. The note urges customers to visit merchants for details and availability.

Burns Family Attends Covington Funeral in Oklahoma

Mr. R. V. Burns and family of Covington Oklahoma visited last week to attend the funeral of their father W. C. Burns. He renewed for the Leader while here.

R. V. Burns Covington Oklahoma W. C. Burns

Car repair burn injuries spark gasoline fire

While repairing his automobile Mr James Kennedy suffered burns to his right hand when a gasoline pan ignited due to a wiring shortage. Fire caused by the short circuit led to the blaze.

James Kennedy

Oldsmobile Six Car Highlighted by Hinson Hockaday Grain Co

A brief notice reports the Oldsmobile Six as a good car in connection with Hinson Hockaday Grain Co, signaling a promotional or testimonial mention in the periodical.

Oldsmobile Hinson-Hockaday Grain CO

Governor race dominates first primary returns

Local and state candidates race to lead the ticket as Lynch Davidson Ma Ferguson and Dan Moody claim a plurality in the first primary. The spread signals a tight contest in the governor's race with momentum likely shifting to the runoff.

Lynch Davidson Ma” Ferguson Dan Moody

Miss Velma Weisenman Visits Graham For Campaign

Miss Velma Weisenman of New Castle, candidate for county superintendent, campaigned in Graham on Tuesday during an active effort to reach voters ahead of the primary.

Velma Weisenman Newcastle Graham

Bower Family Returns From Texas Camping Trip

Mr and Mrs B Bower and daughter Dorothy Bower returned last week from a visit to San Antonio and Corpus Christi. They traveled with camping gear and camped along scenic streams en route through the region.

Post Office Extends Lobby Hours to 11 P.M.

Graham Texas receives confirmation that the local post office lobby will stay open until 11 p.m. in response to requests from oil field workers ranchers and others unable to reach town before the 9 p.m. closing. The authorization comes from Chas F Trotter acting First Assistant Postmaster General in a letter to T T George secretary of the Graham Chamber of Commerce.

T. T. George Graham Chamber of Commerce Graham Texas Mr. George

Mr. N. V. McCulley Returns From Brownwood Visit

Mr. N. V. McCulley returned yesterday from a visit at Brownwood and other places.

N. V. McCulley Brownwood

Dunn Drilling on Morrison Land Near Graham

Residents in Graham show interest in a new well drilled by Mr. Dunn on Morrison land just east of town, across the road from the Scarborough well.

Graham Mr. Dunn Morrison Land Scarborough

Kisinger Brothers to Receive Leader from Sister

Mr. John Kisinger of Red Springs and Mr. Karl Kisinger will receive the Leader regularly with compliments from their sister Mrs. G. D. Hinson on Monday.

John Kisinger Red Springs Karl Kisinger G. D. Hinson

Rehders Settle Into New Home This Week

Mr and Mrs Wm J Rehders are moving into their home this week after returning from California where they had lived in apartments at the W P Stinson residence until now.

Wm. J. Rehders California W. P. Stinson

Man in Working Clothes Puzzles Graham Friends

Mr. Henry Criswell, dressed as a working man after hay machinery repairs, visited Graham on Tuesday. Friends tried to learn why he wore working man clothes but could not find out.

Henry Criswell Graham

Presbyterian Church to Open New Auditorium Service

Gary Smith pastor invites all to a first service in the church’s new auditorium next Sunday night. After a year of basement worship the organ, pews and chairs are now installed and ready for a music centered service. Everyone is urged to attend and inspect the new building.

Gary Smith

Graham to open summer resort at Lake Norris

After leasing the Norris farm the community announces a modern swimming facility at Lake Norris. The opening day is Monday July 5 with free admission and officers on site to maintain order. Public invited to enjoy the day at their own summer resort.

Norris Farm Lake Norris Clem Robinson

The American Creed Pledge of Civic Duty

The excerpts state belief in a government by the people and for the people, derived from consent of the governed, a republic with many states, and a perfect union. It affirms duties to love country, support the Constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend the nation against enemies.

United States of America

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