Spivey and George Weds Surprise Graham
Friends learned early Sunday that Miss Bernice George and Mr William Spivey married and left for Abilene for a relatives visit. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Bruce George and has lived here all her life while employed at Snoddy and Son's. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs W D Spivey and worked at LeSage Motor Co. They will make their home in Graham after this week.
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William Spivey
Bernice George
Abilene
Bruce George
Snoddy and Son’s
Variety Store
W. D. Spivey
LeSage Motor Company
Graham
Local Social and Community Notes from Graham Leader
Marriage licenses issued to L D Box and Nannie Weems and to William Spivey and Bernice George. J S Dugan and Ruby Gholson wed. Families visit relatives in Wichita Falls Olney Abilene. Subscriptions and renewals from Megargel Mart and Graham. Homes clubs encamp at Crystal Falls. Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Guy R Johnson on July 7.
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L. D. Box
Nannie Weems
William Spivey
Bernice George
J. S. Dugan
Ruby Gholson
Father of Ten Seeks Nomination on Paternity Record
Henryetta Oklahoma July 4 An appeal for August primary support cites O M Robertson youngest Oklahoma father with ten children as he files for Justice of the Peace. Robertson 30 wife 33 and oldest child 15 with twins 14 months old. Married at ages 14 and 17 near Hugo Texas.
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Mrs. Robertson
Texas
Oklahoma
Hugo
Texas Highway Association Opens in Galveston
Speakers at the Texas Highway Association opening session in Galveston urge immediate validation of district road bonds voided by the Archer County decision, calling it the state’s greatest need to restore Texas honor and credit.
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Texas
Archer County
Texas Highway Association
Galveston
Americans in Great Britain Celebrate 150th Independence Anniversary
The American Society in London held its annual reunion on Saturday night. The event marked the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a celebration described as particularly brilliant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Society
London
Great Britain
Cotton Flea Infestation Sparks Texas State Meeting Talk
A large portion of Texas cotton is infested by the cotton flea prompting discussion of a statewide meeting likely to be held in Austin to coordinate actions against the pest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin
Disturbances Leave Several Dead and Wounded Across Mexico
Several persons were killed and several wounded in two disturbances that accompanied the senatorial elections throughout Mexico. A chaotic election period sparked violence in multiple regions as voters faced clashes and casualties.
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Mexico
Epworth League Assembly Attended by Neal Family
Rev. T. Edgar Neal and family along with other Methodist Church members attended the annual Epworth League Assembly in Fort Worth. The event brought together youth leaders from multiple congregations for a weekend of services and fellowship.
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T. Edgar Neal
Methodist
Epworth League
Fort Worth
Woman dies at 124 in Albuquerque New Mexico
Mrs Josefita Perea 124 a longtime Albuquerque resident died Saturday. Born in Old Albuquerque in 1802 she lived to 124 until her death. Her husband was killed by Indians fifty years ago near Dodge City Kansas while bringing supplies from Kansas City in a covered wagon. She is survived by one daughter.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Josefita Perea
Barretts Move to Nocona Texas After Four Years
Mr and Mrs A T Barrett left last week for Nocona Texas where they will make their home Mr Barrett has worked with the Texas Louisiana Power Company since the office opened here four years ago and will continue with the company at Nocona.
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A. T. Barrett
Nocona
Texas
Mr. Barrett
Texas- Louisiana Power Company
Jacksboro Candidate Mr J H Timberlake Visits District 109
Mr J H Timberlake of Jacksboro is in the area this week seeking the representative seat for the 109th district. He spoke with residents in Murray and Proffitt Tuesday and reported strong encouragement in both counties.
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J.,h. Timberlake
Jacksboro
Murray
Lois Cook Visits Denton Home Over Weekend
Lois Cook attending State Normal at Denton this summer spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cook.
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Lois Cook
State Normal
Denton
Mrs
Chas. Cook
Mrs. Fidge Covey and daughter visit Fort Werth duo
Mrs. Fidge Covey and her daughter from Fort Werth are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joe Friedel. They left Fort Werth Wednesday afternoon and arrived after rain at two o'clock this morning.
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Fidge Covey
Fort Werth
Joe Friedel
McFarlane Reports Broad Support in 28th District Race
Mr. W. D. McFarlane says he has visited every section of the 28th senatorial district and is meeting with strong encouragement in his bid for state senator.
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W. D. McFarlane
Dallas Judge Irwin to Speak in Graham Monday
Hon T K Irwin of Dallas will address Graham voters at a street meeting Monday morning July 12 and invites all candidates to join him in Graham on that day.
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T. K. Irwin
Dallas
Graham
Jacksons announce birth of son Edgar Flavis
Mr and Mrs A A Jackson of Burkburnett announce the birth of a son, Edgar Flavis, born July 6. Mrs Jackson is the daughter of Mrs D W Dickenson.
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A. A. Jackson
Burkburnett
Edgar Flavis
Jackson
D. W. Dickenson
Maynard Family Welcomes New Baby Boy
Mr and Mrs J S Maynard announce the arrival of their newborn son at their home on July 2. The family celebrates the birth as they welcome the infant to their household.
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Mrs. J. S. Maynard
Loving State Bank Financial Condition Official Statement
Official financial condition of The Loving State Bank at Loving Texas as of June 30 1926 published in the Graham Leader July 7 1926 items include loans and discounts bonds and other securities real estate banking house furniture and fixtures due from reserve agents deposits guaranty fund assessments and capital stock plus surplus and profits with listed totals and named directors Paul Millican Mrs D F Ford Frank Beard.
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Vencreuvn
Federal Reserve Bank Securities and Claims
Federal Reserve
Banking House
THE
Loving State Bank
Loving
State of Texas
Graham Leader
Graham
Texas
State OF
Young
H. G. Millican
D. F. Ford
W. H. Baker
Young County
Federal Reserve Bank
First National Bank
U. S
United States
SS Kc
Mr and Mrs Montie Freeze Welcome A New Boy
Mr and Mrs Montie Freeze are entertaining a new boy since July 1, indicating a family addition and social event within the household this summer.
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Mrs. Montie Freeze
Train safety plea in a roadside message
A roadside message urges drivers to pause for trains, noting a minute delay may save their car and keep occupants safe. It emphasizes remaining in the vehicle until the train passes. The quote suggests calm, practical restraint during crossings.
Strive for the higher things urged to women audience
A lecturer urged the audience of women to dig deeper than rumors and deductions to find actual facts. She warned that facades and tacks resemble truth in texture and cautioned against relying on appearances and gossip.
Onion Color Emerges In Dress Goods Line
A new fabric named Onion debuts as a robust dress goods option. Industry observers note its strong material quality and potential appeal for stylish garments.
Shaky OCR Note Mentions Act 32 and Sum Total
A fragmented OCR snippet references Act 32 and a large sum of 1 176 083 11 dollars dated May 13. The readable items show numbers and legal wording, but many characters are garbled. The piece lacks clear entities beyond the law reference and the financial figure.
Flapper speak at toastmaster meeting sparks sleepy roars
At a toastmaster session a sleeping member is roused with a gavel. The speaker Brother Blubber delivers remarks while another member jokes about the rapping wake up. The exchange blends humor with interrupter banter.
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Blubber
Quirky Dialogue About Food and Countries
A playful exchange uses country names as food metaphors. The two speakers tease a meal with jokes about Russia Fiji Sweden Denmark and coffee and bills, creating humorous wordplay.
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Liam
Russia
Fiji
Sweden
Denmark
Notice to Debtors and Creditors for R E Bradfield Estate
The State of Texas Young County notices debtors and creditors of the estate of R E Bradfield deceased. The administrator appointed by Judge W F Parsley on July 6 1926 calls all indebted persons to settle and all with claims to present them.
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State of Texas
Estate claims notice for R. E. Bradfield deceased
Administrator J D Dawson announces that claims against the estate of R E Bradfield deceased must be presented within legally prescribed time at City Drug Store Graham Texas or mailed to Bar 194 Graham Texas. Witness my hand dated July 9 1926.
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Graham
Texas
Bar
E J, D. Dawson
R. E. Bradfield
Renewal Letter from Robert H. Simmons Sent from San Antonio
Robert H. Simmons sends in his renewal to the Leader from San Antonio this week, indicating ongoing engagement with the publication and a formal request for continued service.
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Robert H. Simmons
San Antonio
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Graham P. Stewart
Active V. P. & Cashier
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Spivey
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Jesse Tackett
Wichita Falls
Olney
Jesse Willams
Eula Fne
O. B
A. B. Perry
Finis
G. F. Parsons
Megargel
Judge Parsons
L. L. Higdon
Women's Home Demonstration Clubs
Crystal Falls
A. C. Wite
A. L. Shahan
R. F. Fowler
Gladys
Annie Lucile Morrison
Elder
J. H. Fisher
Loraine
Brother Fisher
W. F. Horseman
Graham Hospital
W. W. Willis
Guy R. Johnson
F Henderson
Rusk County
Jon Chas
L. Brachfield
Guaranty Fund
Paul Millican
Frank Beard
Graham-Jacksboro Road
South Oak St
McFadin & Freeze Furniture
West Side Square
Virginia St
B. W. King
Maddie
Hegraham National Bank
Washington, D. C
H. L. Tidwell
Weer
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Graham Stewart
S. Blake Allison
A. B. Eddleman
Boyd Street
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W. E. Simpson
E. 4Th St
W. 2Nd St
D. E. Stimson
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