Local News Briefs From Finis to Crosbyton Area
Local notes report mayor Edgar Choate of Finis visiting Dallas this week. Ruth and Leila Lamons visit relatives in Archer County. Cecil Corley, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Corley, has been sick this week. Newby Corley and family spent the weekend in Graham. S T Needham of the Salem community was in Graham yesterday. Miss Ray Thomas visits relatives in Crosbyton and Lambock this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Choate of
Finis
Dallas
Ruth and
Leila V. Lamons
Archer County
Little Cecil
P. C. Corley
Mrs. Newby Corley
Graham
S. T. Needham
Salem
Ray Thomas
Crosbyton
Inmbbock
Fallis Family Vacation in Colorado
Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Fallis and their daughter Miss Hazel are spending a vacation in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Cleve Fallis
Miss Hazel
Colorado
Justice Family Weekend Visit in Archer County
Mr and Mrs Robert Justice and their children spent the week end in Archer County visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Justice
Archer County
Social Visitors Travel and Family Weekend in Fort Worth
Miss Marguerite Elledge with Mr and Mrs J B Friedel spent Sunday in Fort Worth. District Clerk Willie Riggs and family visited relatives in Millsap Parker County over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Elledge
J. B. Friedel
Fort Worth
Willie Riggs
Millsap
Parker County
Mrs Collier and Daughter Travel to Tennessee
Mrs G C Collier and her daughter Barbara left last Friday for Tennessee after receiving word that her husband and father was seriously ill.
Silk Stockings Ad from The Street & Co
A vintage classified note promotes pure silk stockings by The Street & Co. in bold claims of color variety and guaranteed quality, priced at $1.25 per pair.
Mrs Jerry Entertains Mrs Blackman in Visit
Mrs E N Jerry hosted Mrs Blackman of Mineral Wells for the past week. Mrs Jerry accompanied her guest home Sunday and returned Monday morning.
Musical Program Aids Negro College Effort
A Monday night program at the Methodist Church featured four Black performers whose concert supported a Negro college in East Texas. The event highlighted community fundraising for higher education access in the region.
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Methodist Church
East
Texas
Graham and area residents visit others over weekend
Mrs. 8S J Roach of Eliasville was a Graham visitor last Friday. Mrs T J Price and T J Jr spent Sunday in Fort Worth. A L Lynn of Cleburne was a Graham visitor the first of the week. C McDonald renewed his Leader subscription. Dr C C Hess and family left for Corpus Christi. Mr and Mrs LeGrande Mabry went to Menard last week fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.J. Price
T. J. Jr
Fort Worth
A. L. Lynn
Cleburne
Graham
Mr. C. ¥. McDonald
The
Leader
C. C. Hess
Corpus Christi
Mrs. LeGrande Mabry
Menard
Corless Corley Welcomes New Son at Home
Mr and Mrs Corless Corley announce the birth of their son at their home on June 24. The baby is welcomed by family and is reported to be in good health.
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Mrs. Corless Corley
Local Social News From Corsicana And Oklahoma Visit
Mr. Bob Peterson is at home from Corsicana where he has been employed several months. Miss Mary Wood returned the first of last week from a two weeks visit to relatives in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Peterson
Corsicana
Mary Wood
Oklahoma
Mrs G F McDonald Updates Home Paper to 1926 Figures
Mrs. G. F. McDonald called this week and moved the figures on her home paper up to 1926.
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G. F. McDonald
Walker Leaves Atlanta for Home After Visit
Mrs. W. P. Walker, who has been visiting Mrs. W. F. Babb, departed this morning to return home in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Walker
W. F. Babb
Atlanta
Texas
Walker Cousins Visit In Atlanta Texas
Lucille and Mildred Walker departed today to spend several weeks with their cousin Wayne Walker in Atlanta Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille
Mildred Walker
Wayne Walker
Atlanta
Texas
Marshall Joins Family on Canyon Ranch Texas
Attorney C. F. Marshall departed yesterday to join his family at their ranch near Canyon in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Marshall
Canyon
Texas
Visitors and relatives arrive from across the country
Miss Gratie Lichte and a small adopted daughter visit old friends nearby. Ms. H. C. Walker hosts twin sister Mrs. Oda Terry from Dallas. Mrs. Susan Nash travels from Nashville to visit Mrs. Bettie Medlan and kin. Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Mayes and their children arrive from California for an extended stay.
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H. C. Walker
Mrs
Oda Terry
Dallas
Susan Nash
Nashville, Tennessee
Bettie Medlan
Lacy Mayes
California
Mrs Phillips Goods and Babb depart for Corpus Christi
Mrs J D Phillips Mrs R C Goods and Mrs W F Babb with daughter Miss Lois left this week for Corpus Christi and expect to be away about a month.
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J. D. Phillips
R. C. Goods
W. F. Babb
Lois
Corpus Christi
Henderson and Crick Wed at West Graham Home
Miss Ollie Georgia Henderson and Mr Clifford Crick were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at the residence of Rev. Joe W. Bickley in West Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Georgia Henderson
Clifford Crick
Joe W. Bickley
West Graham
Misses Lou Stroud and Minnie Rubenkoenig Leave for Davis Mountains Trip
Misses Lou Stroud and Minnie Rubenkoenig departed yesterday for a vacation in the Davis Mountains, seeking rest and scenic views during their excursion.
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Lou Stroud
Minnie Rubenkoenig
Davis Mountains
Hinson Family Heads to Colorado for Cooler Vacation
Mr. F. V. Hinson and his family plan a several day trip to Colorado seeking relief from city heat. They will be away from town during the vacation period.
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F. V. Hinson
Cool
Colorado
Cheney Couple in Coleman for Business Week
Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Cheney are in Coleman this week for Mr. Cheney to oversee business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Cheney
Coleman
Mr. Cheney
Mrs C F Marshall Takes Family to Canyon Ranch
Mrs. C F Marshall and her children traveled to their ranch near Canyon several days ago for a summer stay, providing an update on their seasonal plans and location.
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C. F. Marshall
Canyon
Mrs Henry Criswell Returns to Graham National Bank
Mrs Henry Criswell is back at her desk at the Graham National Bank after a period away on vacation.
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Henry Criswell
Graham National Bank
Miss Mila Padgett Visits Fort Worth Family Sunday
Miss Mila Frances Padgett, a Fort Worth business college student, spent Sunday visiting here with her father and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mila Frances Padgett
Business
Fort Worth
Brigham Couple Welcome New Daughter in June
Mr and Mrs Homer Brigham announce the arrival of their new daughter born June 22. The event adds a family member to the Brigham household and brings joy to relatives and friends.
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Mrs
Homer Brigham
Mrs. Roach and Children Visit Relatives in Oklahoma
Mrs. John R. Roach and her children are visiting relatives at Pauls Valley Oklahoma.
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John R. Roach
Paul's Valley, Oklahoma
Fay Family Enjoys Pleasant Summer in Franklin NY
Mr. F. C. Fay and his family are spending the summer in Franklin New York and report they are enjoying a pleasant season.
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Mr. F. C. Fay
Franklin, New York
Fay
Mrs J P Hamilton and daughter depart for Dalhart Texas
Mrs J P Hamilton and her daughter Miss Peal left today to visit in Dalhart Texas. The trip took them from their home as relatives and neighbors wish them a safe journey and pleasant stay.
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J. P. Hamilton
Miss Peal
Dalhart, Texas
Mr. Wood Returns to Frankell Where He Has Been Employed
Mr. Jim Wood returned last week to Frankell where he has been employed some time. This brief item notes his ongoing association with the town and the company.
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Jim Wood
Frankell
Mrs J B Wood Undergoes Tonsil Removal Operation
Mrs J B Wood underwent an operation to remove her tonsils on the 23rd.
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J. B. Wood
Lee McLaren
McCulley Reports Dry Weather After Brownwood Trip
Mr. N. V. McCulley returned Sunday from a visit to Brownwood and other places. He reports very dry weather everywhere he went.
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N. V. McCulley
Brownwood
Dallas visitors stay with aunt at 4-Gable Garage
Mrs. Mitchell Wyche and her younger sister Kathleen Terry of Dallas are guests of their aunt Mrs. H. C. Walker at the 4-Gable Garage, according to a local social note.
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Mitchell Wyche
Kathleen Terry
Dallas
H. C. Walker
Padgetts Take Ford Trip to New Mexico and California
Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Padgett and granddaughter Miss Norris Seibold leave this week in their Ford for a visit to New Mexico and California.
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I. B. Padgett
Norris Seibold
Ford
New Mexico
California
Vera Mae Babb Visits Grandparents in Frost
Vera Mae Babb left yesterday for Frost to visit her grandparents Rev and Mrs S D Baugh.
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Vera Mae Babb
Frost
Rev
Mrs. S. D. Baugh
Mr Grey Howard in Dallas Buys Picnic Novelty Goods
Mr Grey Howard visited Dallas earlier this week purchasing novelty items for picnics. The brief notes his shopping trip and timing, highlighting a local personality on a routine errand in the city.
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Mr. Grey Howard
Dallas
Mrs Lee McLaren Undergoes Tonsil Surgery Last Saturday
Mrs Lee McLaren had tonsil surgery last Saturday with local doctors reporting a routine procedure and stable recovery awaiting follow up.
Schlittler Family Returns From Wichita Falls Tour
Mr Henry Schlittler Jr and family came back Sunday from Wichita Falls and other places.
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Henry Schlittler, Jr
Wichita Fallas
Mrs Milton Hammitt Visits Mansfield Man
Mrs Milton Hammitt of Mansfield Texas has been visiting her son here for several days as she spends time with him during her stay.
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Milton Hammitt
Mansfield
Texas
X65 GUARANTEED SOCKS by Street & Co
Street & Co announces X65 Guaranteed Socks for men in pure silk. Price set at sixty five cents with a guarantee of quality.
Guaranteed Stockings Robolink Silk Ad at $1.25
An advertisement from Tse Street & Co promotes Robolink Pure Silk Stockings priced at $1.25 with a guarantee of satisfaction and a free replacement pair if not satisfied. The offer emphasizes quality material and a bold guarantee to attract buyers.
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Tse Street & CO
County Superintendent Avants Returns From Texas Visit
County Superintendent H. H. Avants and his family came back early last week from a trip to his parents in Ralls Texas. They returned via the Davis Mountains.
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H. H. Avants
Ralls
Texas
Davis Mountains
Camp Fire Girls Plan River Camp Break Saturday
Mrs. Charles A. Russell and Miss Lillie Mae Calvin led the Camp Fire Girls on a river campout this week. They expect to break camp Saturday.
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Charles A. Russell
Lillie Mae Calvin
Camp Fire Girls
Pianist M. J. Kennamer touring. tuning and repair inquiries urged
M. J. Kennamer is in the city for a few days and offers piano tuning or player-piano repair. If you are unsure of his work, ask local teachers and piano dealers and call 213 for details.
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M. J. Kennamer
Acock Family Attends Sister's Funeral in Whitt
Mr and Mrs E R Acock and their son Lee traveled to Whitt last Friday for the funeral of Mrs J M Womack, the sister of Mr Acock. Another sister, Mrs Collins, died here only a few months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Acock
Lee
Whitt
Mr. Acock
J. M. Womack
Collins
Fisher couple returns from Texas trip report drought
Elder and Mrs J H Fisher of Newcastle return from Austin and central Texas noting very dry conditions. He says rain followed him in every community visited this summer, though he cannot bring rain himself.
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Elder
J. H. Fisher
Newcastle
Austin
Texas
Elder Fisher
Steeles return from trip with promising blue ribbon dog
Mr and Mrs W E Steele returned from a visit to Mr Steele’s father in Grayson County. He bought a fine dog and plans to win ribbons at the Young County Fair this fall. He spends much time training the dog, though registration papers could not be confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Steele
Mr. Steele
Grayson County
Widow Mrs Cox aids District Clerk in July
Mrs. Fred Cox formerly Miss Gladys Barnett assists District Clerk Willie Riggs during July. She had previously worked in his office before her marriage. Sam Goldwater, owner of the largest store in Young County south of the Brazos, visited the city Monday and announced his store would operate on a strict cash basis beginning July 1.
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Fred Cox
Gladys Barnett
Willie Riggs
Sam Goldwater
Young County
Brazos
Tidwell Suffers Head Trouble After Long Illness
The many friends of Mr. W. I. Tidwell regret to learn he is not faring well. He has suffered head trouble since a bad cold months ago.
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Mr. W. I. Tidwell
Simmons University President Speaks Twice in Graham
Dr. J. D. Sandifer, president of Simmons University, visited Graham Sunday and spoke twice at the Baptist Church. Large crowds attended both addresses, enjoying the sermons and remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Sandifer
Simmons University
Graham
The
Baptist Church
Miss Clara Mae Parkinson Returns from Paducah Visit
Miss Clara Mae Parkinson came back last week from visiting Miss Inez Walker in Paducah Texas. Miss Inez and her brother Elbert Walker accompanied her returning to our town for a visit here.
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Clara Mae Parkinson
Inez Walker
Paducah
Texas
Inez
Elbert Walker
Clara Mae
Parker Couple Visits Family Then Returns Home
Mr and Mrs J M Parker traveled from Seymour to visit Mrs Parker's brother John Kisinger. The two then left for Ottumwa Iowa to visit their old home.
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J. M. Parker
Seymour
Miss Maud Gruby Returns From Rock Island Visit
Miss Maud M Gruby has returned from Rock Island Illinois where she spent weeks with her father who was ill She reports him recovering rapidly She is again at her office 616 East Third Street.
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Maud M. Gruby
Rock Island
Illinois
East Third Street
Johnnie Elledge Promoted to Night Shift Foreman
Mrs. J. W. Elledge reports her son Johnnie has earned promotion to foreman of the night shift at a large San Francisco garage. Friends here will be glad to hear of his deserved advancement.
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J. W. Elledge
Johnnie
San Francisco
Swift's Chart Greens Surpass Breath In Mrs Taylor's Garden
Mrs R G Taylor reports a new type of greens growing in her garden named Swift's Chart. The plant grows very large and resists the breath, resembling a rhubarb plant more than a mustard.
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R. G. Taylor
Ensign McFarlane Heads to Norfolk to Resume Duties
Ensign R N McFarlane leaves for Norfolk Virginia to resume duties aboard the U S S New York. He has been visiting his parents Judge and Mrs R W McFarlane since his graduation.
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R. N. McFarlane
Norfolk
Virginia
U.S. S&s. S. New York
R. W. McFarlane
Freeman Family Heads West For Plains Visit
Mr. V. Freeman and his family from near Waco are visiting relatives. They left this week for a trip to Lubbock and other Plains locations. Freeman notes rainfall is lighter here than around Waco.
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V. Freeman
Waco
Lubbock
Warm weather drives travelers to mountains across the region
The past three weeks have been unusually warm prompting many residents to flee to high country. Destinations include California Colorado and the Davis Mountains as locals seek relief from heat and crowds grow.
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Mountains
California
Colorado
Davis Mountains
Moore Family Returns From Fort Worth Trip
Mr E Moore and family came back Monday night from Fort Worth. Friends say his gasoline ran out on the way home and he was forced to wait by the roadside until morning.
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E. Moore
Fort Worth
Carter Family Visit Highlights Ties Between McKinney and Rocky Mound
Mr. L. J. Carter and family from McKinney are visiting Mr. and Mrs. John T. Robertson. Mrs. Robertson is a daughter of the Carters. Carter formerly lived in Rocky Mound, moved to McKinney about five years ago, and still owns a farm northeast of the city.
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L. J. Carter
McKinney
John T. Robertson
Robertson
Mrs. Carter
Carter
Rocky Mound
Traffic rule violations in Graham cited with fines
The notice reminds drivers in Graham that driving across the parking space between sidewalks without stopping is a traffic violation. Several motorists have recently paid fines for this infringement of traffic regulations.
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Graham
Butter Kist Bread Announcement From Elm Street Bakery
Butter Kist Bread will be on the market next Saturday at Elm Street Bakery. A delay in wrapper freight delayed the release from July 1st as advertised. Don’t fail to order Butter Kist Bread at 45¢.
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ELM Street Bakery
Turner Family Visit Highlights Oklahoma Ties
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Turner and granddaughter Miss Dorothy Turner of Ross Oklahoma are visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Corbett. Mrs. Corbett and Mrs. Turner are sisters, and Mr. Turner notes Graham changed considerably since his cattle driving visit in 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Turner
Dorothy Turner
Ross
Oklahoma
T. M. Corbett
Reverend Joe Bickley Sparks Warm Welcome in Graham
Last Sunday night Rev. Joe Bickley of Graham filled the Methodist pulpit. A San Saba County native he delivered an appealing sermon and was warmly praised as he spoke. Audience members came forward to shake hands and wish him success in his work.
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Joe Bickley
Graham
Bickley
San Saba County
Central Texas Conference
San Saba News
Irish potatoes from R G Taylor delight editor
Mr. R G Taylor sent a sample of his Irish potatoes grown in a garden not at his home. He says Mrs Taylor and the girls did not help. the garden is on Dr Gant's place on South Cherry Street. The editor was delighted with the fine potatoes.
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R. G. Taylor
Oil man imposter arrested after cashing hot checks
A man calling himself H. C. Cornett arrived in Graham posing as an oil man. He befriended local merchants, cashed expense checks from a Rexlaw bank, and held fictitious vendors lien notes on Kentucky property. W. D. McFarlane alerted Kentucky. the land was owned by locals and the notes were fake. He was jailed in Young County.
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H. C. Cornett
Graham
Rexlaw
Texas
Kentucky
W. D. McFarlane
Young County
Bible Seller Seeks Orders From Graham Area
Mrs Pearl Mandeville of Texas Street advertises as the Buxton Westerman Company representative selling the New Index Bible. She claims county coverage in Young and Graham area and invites orders at any time.
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Buxton Westerman Company
Young
Graham
Texas Street
Pearl Mandeville
Forest Fire On Location In New Tom Mix Film
Audiences at the National Theatre Friday and Saturday will see a real forest fire scene in Tom Mix’s new film Teet h. The sequence was shot near Lake Tahoe during California’s recent central fires, offering authentic danger beyond stage flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Theatre
Picture Land
Lake Tahoe
California
Barber Shops Close July Fourth All Day
City barbers will stay open until 9 PM Friday night but will be closed for the entire day on July 4th. Local shops urged customers to plan haircuts accordingly and reopen on Thursday.
Dave Meyer Waffle Puzzle Delays Morning Train
Dave Meyer overslept his commute after mistaking a waffle breakfast clue for a crossword. Eddie notes he chased the puzzle idea, missing the train and arriving late to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Dave
Eddie
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