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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
1
The executive committee of the Old Settlers' Reunion Association meets next Tuesday the 10th to decide whether to hold a reunion this year. Most locals favor continuing the annual gathering despite wartime fears. Also noted are travel plans of residents visiting Rochester Minnesota for medical care and various family trips and illnesses.
A western storm moved in Tuesday morning, bringing two hours of rain and continuing through Wednesday. Drought relief revived stock water and moisture for crops, allowing June corn and fall gardens to be planted. cotton and other crops were saved. Fourth of July in Graham passed quietly with local visits and social events. The town saw various gatherings, beverages, and honors, including the Les Hiboux Club event hosted by Misses Zella and Beulah Allen. Separate notices report the sale of a $25,000 sewer bonds issue to a South Texas bank and award of the sewer system contract, with work to begin when crews and materials are ready.
Leader Miss Lorena Wallace delivers sermons using cited scriptures from I Samuel II Peter and Hebrews. Mr Willie Riggs and Miss Lucile Reed provide readings while Mr H L Tidwell hosts. Visitors from Cisco Corsicana Olney and Finns mingle with locals in town Friday.
The program outlines a Presbyterian C E meeting with a promise theme. Miss Elsie Rubenkoe leads and a series of songs scripture readings and talks follow. Clara Price delivers The Covenant and Annie Lucile Morrison presents Call to Duty. Mary Louise Hallam performs Promises. Reverend leading prayer and benediction accompany the medical missions in China mention by Mr Nat Price.
Herschel Edelman hosted a dinner for ten on Saturday honoring Wallace Mason of San Angelo. After dinner guests, including Miss Wheat of Memphis and others, attended a river outing with chaperones. Also noted are local residents, fishing on the Clear Fork, and Ruth Doty visiting in Muskogee Oklahoma. Portwood & Holland advertise fruit jars and rubber stoppers.
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