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Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1914

Page

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Teachers for Graham Public Schools Form New Session

The Graham School announces retracted teacher appointments for the upcoming session. All teachers were re-elected except one. hires require first grade state certificates or higher and prior classroom success. Names include Edgar McLendon and E K Howell among others.

Graham Public Graham Mevreal Edgar McLendon E. K. Howell J. E. Gurk Ima Culley Mary Cope Virgina Egan Bessie James Nannie Thomason Bertie Davis Lucy Isaacs

Presbyterian Communion Service Invitation

The congregation is invited to Sunday morning Communion services at 8:30 p.m. All members and prospective members are urged to attend. Gaines B. Hall, Pastor. Public cordially invited to both services.

Gaines B. Hall

Band Concert Promises New Selections Tomorrow Night

The band will perform the latest marches and selections, including a button solo by Mr. Casburn. Students have practiced regularly after 6 PM to present the new pieces received last week. come out and hear the music tomorrow.

Casburn

Picnic Program With Parade and Games At Hall Grounds

A community event schedule begins at 9:30 a.m. with boys and girls assembling at W C W Hall. The march to picnic grounds is led by the Uniform Rank Team and band, followed by an address from Hon. E W Fry. Activities include dinner at noon, candidate announcements at 1:30 p.m., children’s games at 2:30 p.m., a drill by the Uniform Rank Team and W C Team at 3:30 p.m., a ball game at 4:30 p.m., and music by the Graham Band.

W. C W. Hall Uniform Rafk Uniform Rank Team W. C Graham Band

Picnic Day Prompts Households to Pack Dinners

A general picnic asks every housewife to prepare a well filled basket for dinner. Wagons will call at each house from 7 30 a m to 11 30 for boxes and baskets, and some will be returned. Boxes should be tagged and any overlooked box should be telephoned in to J 1 Feint s Livery Stable.

J. 1 Feint

Christian Endeavor Program July 5 1914 Evening

Consecration meeting led by H L Morrison on friendship with scripture John 15 12 17 Read and commented by leader Prayer by Z A Hudson Talk The Art of Keeping Friends Solo Lewis Rubenkoenig Talk How to Befriend the Needy by C P Hutchison Secretary calls for responses by quotation Friends new time and new program All are asked to attend and answer the roll call

H. L. Morrison Friends Z. A. Hudson Lewis Rubenkoenig C. P. Hutchison

Barnes Case Reversed for New Trial

The Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the Barnes conviction and remanded for a new trial. Barnes was found guilty at the last term of the district court for selling intoxicating liquors in a prohibition district.

Barnes Court of Criminal Appeals Disstrict

Quarantine Declared In Texas District For Anthrax

Authority of Texas statute enforces quarantine in Commissioner's Precinct No 1 to prevent anthrax spread. All residents forbidden to allow domestic animals to roam free including hogs sheep cattle horses mules and goats. Sick stock must be isolated and carcasses burned within 24 hours. All cases must be reported promptly to the health office.

State of Texas Rmarn

Ladies Aid Meeting at First Christian Church

The Ladies Aid of the First Christian Church met with Mrs. Jim Norman. Ten members and two visitors attended. Two new members joined. After songs and prayer the 3rd chapter of Hebrews was read. A review of the Quarter’s work and supplementary studies was shared.

Ladies Aid of the First Christian Church Jim Norman

Men s Shirt Sale at 39c to 1 25

Local retailer 8S. B. Street & Co advertises men s shirts with prices 39c for work shirts, 44c for dress shirts, and 7c for a $1.25 dress shirt, highlighting a broad sale across shirt types.

Threshing-plant accident injures South Bend man near Tank Valley

Friday morning about nine o clock W E McCharen of South Bend fell from a threshing engine on Tom Cherryholmes farm near Tank Valley and broke his hip. A physician was summoned, and he was taken by auto to the Sanitarium for treatment. The injury will require several weeks of recovery. no fatal result is reported.

Tom Cherryholmes Tank Valley W. E. McCharen South Bend Edie Charen

Mrs Logan the Honoree By Local Aid Society

The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church visited Mrs Carlton last Thursday with a gift parcel surplus of toilet articles linen and household necessities. The surprise welcome on the porch followed a recent fire and the group conveyed warm thoughts and support to the honoree.

The Christian Church Jim Norman Carlton Aid

Family Visit From Asher Oklahoma Mrs Childres in Town

Mrs Tella Childres and her young son Henry arrived in Asher Oklahoma to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs H M Jones and other relatives Friends in Young county recall Mrs Childres as a former resident and she is welcomed by a wide circle of acquaintances during the extended visit.

Tella Childres Henry Asher Oklahoma H. M. Jones

Amelioration of Disease Threat With Serum Distribution

Physicians work heroically to curb a dangerous disease affecting horses, cows and humans. Stoan Drug Store hosted a late impromptu meeting where doctors instructed farmers on serum use as thousands of doses arrive by auto and train. Drug stores stay busy as clinicians rush to save stock still uninfected.

Stoan

State Health Officer to investigate horse disease in county

At Judge E W Fry's request the State Health Officer will send a medical expert to study the disease affecting horses in the county. All interested parties should provide their names to the department promptly. J L Williamson.

E. W. Fry J. L. Williamson

Sunday School Rally at Baptist Church July 5

The last Sunday School Rally of the Associational year will be held Sunday July 5 at the Baptist Church. It is titled a Fourth of July rally on the Fifth with Stars and Stripes souvenirs for all attendees. An honor roll Sunday will recognize classes with full attendance. Diplomas will be awarded for recent Teacher Training Course graduates.

Baptist Church

No Contest This Year in Dean Town, Texas

Walter B. Whitman reports no decision yet on a Dean Town Contest for this year due to his absence. If held, announcements and forms will appear in Holland's Magazine. The U D C continues its community work this week awarding blue ribbons to premises deserving cleanliness.

Dallas Texas Boyd Street Graham Street Holland Walter B. Whitman Holland's

In Honor of Miss Eileen Henry

A farewell gathering was held on the eve of Miss Eileen Henry's departure for home. Cousins and friends organized the surprise party, presenting a brooch and sharing a cooling luncheon before attending a picture show with chaperones Mrs. Clay Wilson and others.

Eileen Henry

Confederate Veterans Meeting Postponed to July Second Saturday

A Confederate Veterans meeting announced for next Saturday was postponed to the second Saturday in July due to interference from the W. O. W. One Fr Herron served as adjutant.

Herron Adjt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ieee Eeee Eenee Elpveeaes Saabs Graham Public School B. W. King Supt Graham School Presbyterian Church E. W Fry Christian Endeavor Program J. L. Wiliamson Ladies Aid Christian Church W. A. Morris B. Street & Co W. E. McCharen Hurt Mrs Logan Confederate Veterans
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