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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1925
Page
3
Attend the meeting of the Young County Poultry Association on the courtyard lawn Monday evening at eight o'clock, July 13. Mr. and Mrs. A Parker of Wichita Falls spent the weekend in Graham with Mr. and Mrs. Chas Parsons.
The Street & Co. advertises pure silk stockings in all colors with a positive guarantee at $1.25 per pair. Fort Worth visitors Mr. W. A. Farmer and Mr. Lee Lawing toured N. 5 area and spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Farmer's family.
Mr. J. P. Hamilton and Mrs. L. E. Gilmore with Miss Marguerite Johnson spent the weekend visiting relatives in Weatherford.
Street and Co advertises summer sale on men and young men suits at bargain prices. Includes various styles and sizes for formal and casual wear. Prices highlighted to attract shoppers.
Mr J W Caldwell and his family from Athens Texas are visiting relatives this week. Mrs Caldwell is the daughter of Mr W A Ribble.
Mrs. A L Shahan had been ill for several days and is considerably improved after returning from Mineral Wells yesterday.
Bargains offered on silks and voiles with specials spotlighting dress fabrics. Readers are urged to view the selection of fabrics and prices in the department display.
Mr and Mrs Rex Cornick and their children celebrated the Fourth of July in Breckenridge. They report a heavy rain in Breckenridge during the day and describe a festive family outing despite the weather.
Mr and Mrs F M Burkett returned Sunday from visits in Lubbock and Amarillo where they had been for several weeks.
An advertisement offers X65 guaranteed socks for men made from pure silk at a price of 65 cents. The copy emphasizes quality assurance and value in a street scene catalog style.
Mr and Mrs Felix Hiller announce the birth of a daughter on July 5. The family extends thanks to friends and relatives for their good wishes during this joyful occasion.
Miss Virgie Allen spent the Fourth with relatives at Jermyn. The note mentions McCall Patterns at Street's as part of the social update.
Olney resident Mr. W. J. A. Cooper came down yesterday. Mrs. W. A. Babb visits relatives at Elbert. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Miller spent the Fourth in Mineral Wells. Forest Kennedy attended Abilene races on the Fourth. Newcastle picnic drew several locals, including Mrs. G. B. Johnson and children visiting Denton. Albert Davis left for Dallas to visit relatives. Mrs. Wm. G. Smith of Houston visits her Dowdle relatives in town.
Mr and Mrs C W Hinson and daughter Evelyn spent the weekend in Fort Worth and Dallas. Mr and Mrs George W Davis of Denton visited Mr and Mrs G B Johnson last week. Mr Davis is a brother of Mrs Johnson.
Mrs. W. C. Reed returned from a visit to Ralls and Lubbock last Thursday. Her son Gentry Gibson followed in his car. She enjoyed the visit though W. C. felt lonely during her absence.
Mr Henry Owens suffers a mashed toe after a casing joint fell on it. Abi lene visitors on the Fourth include Mr and Mrs W D Spivey and sons Gus and Eddieman. W A Babb and C B Cochran with family visited Jacksboro Sunday. W L Askew and daughter Dorothy Jean spent the Fourth with relatives at Chico. Dorothy Binkley returned from Memphis Texas after visiting Mrs W H Kuhn. J C Allen son of S J and Mrs Allen had tonsillectomy Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs L E Shifflet and daughter Clara Bell with Miss Emma Bell Moreland of Murray traveled to Graham on Tuesday Clara Bell underwent tonsil surgery while visiting.
Mr and Mrs Thos G Binkley and son T G Jr returned Sunday from a tour of the Plains visiting many important cities and towns in that Texas region.
Mr. Charles Burton of Loving and Cato Tims of Breckenridge were in Graham on Tuesday for visits. Miss Gladys Woods visited friends at Jean on the Fourth. Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Gaimes spent the weekend in Dalles.
Remnants of various fabrics offered at Mrs Riley Pearce shop after she returned Sunday from a visit to relatives in Bridgeport. The sale highlights include a mix of material remnants and bargain prices.
Carlton and Goliston shipped three cattle cars Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. B L Gildner are reported as the parents of a fine son born to their family.
Jim Wood of Frarkell enjoyed the Fourth of July with his relatives, sharing family dinner and local celebrations observed in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon George welcomed a fine little daughter born July 2. Mr. Joe Barnett visited his mother Mrs. T. M. Barnett at Bridgeport on the Fourth with family news and greetings.
Miss Ila Merle Baker of Dallas is visiting her cousins Miss Ruthe Russell and Miss Genevieve Russell.
Mr. Ixe Smith came back Monday from Jacksboro where he had been to spend the Fourth of July.
Mrs Mary T Hallam and children left Tuesday for an extended visit with relatives in Italy Texas. Mr and Mrs G H Gregg and children spent the Fourth visiting relatives and friends in Denison.
Mr. Guy Ragland of Electra visited his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Ragland the first of the week.
Mrs J W McLendon departed Monday for Dallas following a visit with her son Edgar McLendon and his family in town.
Entire stock on sale at Bargain Prices highlights a limited time discount on ladies silk dresses offered to shoppers seeking affordable luxury.
Misses Hattie Martin and Sallie Timmons left the first of the week for Lubbock where they will be joined by Sallie Timmons brother for a trip to Colorado.
Mr and Mrs S M Lamons and children Margaret Thomas W and Frances and Mr and Mrs Ed Cox and son Perry were Wichita Falls visitors July 4.
Mr. Harry Rubenkoenig of Lafayette Indiana visited his father at the bedside as he died on Tuesday night. Miss Minnie who was on vacation was recalled home due to her father's serious illness.
Mr and Mrs Ivo Duckworth, formerly of Graham, have opened a grocery store in New Castle. The move marks a shift from their prior residence to establishing a local retail venture in the new town.
County Clerk and Mrs. W H Kennedy returned Sunday from a visit to relatives at Ranger and Eastland.
Alma Martin of Olney is visiting her brother Robert Martin and uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs G Earl Butthings, staying for a family stopover.
Misses Lois Johnson and Pauline Braddock attend the Epworth League district meeting in Fort Worth this week. The event gathers young church members for fellowship and discussion of youth activities.
Mayor Edgar Choate of Finis visited the city on Tuesday to drum up interest in the big barbecue and picnic set for Saturday July 11 in Finis.
Mrs Mary Taylor and her daughters travel to El Dorado Arkansas to visit her daughter and sister Mrs M E Wadsworth for a family visit continuing this week.
Mr and Mrs Riley Carter and their son from Wichita spent the weekend with relatives in Graham. Mrs Carter is a granddaughter of Mrs M E Short.
Mr. Bruce Gibson and Vernon’s mother spent a brief week in Graham visiting relatives and then traveled to Weatherford to see additional kin.
Mr and Mrs Roy Short and daughter Myrie and son H J of Sunday here with Mrs M E Short and other relatives.
Mr. Wallace Price of Vernon and son of Mr. and Mrs. Nat Price spent Saturday and Sunday visiting his parents. He is employed with Shamburger Lumber Company.
Messrs. A. C. Smith and John Taylor visited Olney on Tuesday. John Taylor, who lives in Dallas, had not seen Olney since the oil boom struck that part of the county.
Mr. Pat Wood has returned from Bridgeport where he built a large brick building for Mr. Mask. He laid all the brick himself.
An advertisement promotes Robolink Pure Silk Stockings priced at $1.25 per pair with a guarantee of satisfaction and a free replacement if not satisfied. Also mentions street and number details for purchase.
Miss Pauline Braddock returned last Thursday from a ten days visit to Kress Texas. Miss Opal Rogers formerly of South Bend returned with her for a two weeks visit.
Mr. R. J. McCloud and his family spent the week end in Glenrose and Cleburne. He reports Glen Rose is crowded with visitors so there is hardly standing room.
Mr. John Taylor visits with relatives in town. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Taylor and Mrs. Taylor is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Smith.
Spencer H. Mayes and Luther Cain of Graham and P. C. Walker of Herron City reported twenty six fish after a Tuesday night outing on the Brazos near Herron City.
Mr G B Johnson returned Saturday from Denton where he took Mrs Johnson to visit relatives. He stopped in Fort Worth briefly Saturday to watch one of the big league games.
Banks announce memorial coins are available and urge interested people to visit First National Bank or Graham National Bank to obtain one before the supply runs out.
The Young County Poultry Association will meet at eight in the bandstand on the courtyard park Monday evening July 13. A practical demonstration in culling hens will be given at this meeting.
A Graham man placed two pennies in the post office window this week and asked for all he could get. The clerk responded by giving him four stamps that were half a cent each.
Three prospective husbands—Otto Deats, H L Thornton, and Phil Huey—maintain a home for Mrs. Mary Taylor during her stay in Arkansas. Deats handles cooking, Huey manages the housekeeping, and Thornton milks.
Mrs J S Johnson and her children came back last Thursday from an extended visit to relatives and friends in Frost and Corsicana. Mr Johnson went with them but returned earlier leaving the family for a longer stay.
Messrs. R. V. and Horace Tidwell accompanied their father to Dallas last Saturday for medical examination and treatment. He has been unwell for several months. Mrs. Tidwell remained with her husband on the trip. They hope to return before many days.
Mr and Mrs J B Friedel and their baby left last week for a lengthy journey through Oklahoma and Texas covering the Panhandle Davis Mountains and Gulf Coast. They planned to camp out and enjoy a general good time on the trip of about two thousand miles.
The Young County Poultry Association schedules a meeting in the courtyard park next Monday at eight in the evening. A cordial invitation is extended to all. attendance is open to non members.
The Henry Chapel visitor Rev Joe W Bickley says the meeting is well underway with several conversions already. Christian people cooperate in a fine manner and the visiting preacher delivers strong messages.
A local shop advertises final clearance with sale prices on all ladies dresses including silk and linen styles. The notice emphasizes discounted dresses and storewide pricing for the clearance event.
Funeral services for Judge Robert Vance Davidson aged 72, former Texas Attorney General, were held Sunday at Trinity Episcopal Church in Galveston with Rev. Harry M. Kellam officiating. Burial followed in Lakeview Cemetery.
Lyle Norred wed Miss Myrtle Moreland, H. C. Griffin married Miss Stella Tranklin, Clinton Crick tied with Miss Ollie Georgia Henderson, and E. J. Smith joined Miss Ruth Hanna in marriage per city notices.
Bids will be received at the County Superintendent's office at noon July 21 for a two story brick school building in Loving. Architects plans and specifications may be obtained for a five day limit by depositing 10.60 with the County Superintendent.
Entire stock of ladies hats offered at final clearance sale prices.
First Christian Church announces Bible School begins promptly at 9 45 a m with communion at 10 45 a m and preaching at 11 00 a m and 8 30 p m Pastor C Klingman leads the service with subjects The Brethren of Christ and The Gift of God.
A program led by Elizabeth Blair features readings on Israel's struggle with enemy figures Corene Corley Nina Smith Ruth Lamons Alma Smith Clematis Taylor and others. The event titled Our Banner and The Banner of Israel showcases devotional pieces and dramatic readings.
The Presbyterian Auxiliary women gathered last Thursday afternoon at the church to study James chapter two. Mrs. Mary T Hallam led the devotional and refreshments were served by Mrs. Z A Hudson honoring guests Mrs. Dr. Clyce and Mrs. Crozier of Sherman visiting Dr. and Mrs. Gary.
Rozelle Parsons returns home to Fort Worth after a months visit with her aunt Mrs. H A Lisle. Mollie Mahaney visits son Ernest Mahaney in Aspermont Texas. R B Whittenburg hosts brother Will Whittenburg of Odessa. Many from Bunger spent the Fourth in Breckenridge. H H Flade and son Lloyd return from Illinois vacation.
County Attorney John B. Rhea and Mrs. Rhea departed early today for a Texas trip with plans to travel through the state and likely extend into New Mexico during their absence.
A concise reflection argues that youth determines life’s value, framing the young as the decisive factor in shaping a future that can be noble or lacking. The piece emphasizes responsibility toward younger generations and the impact of present actions on their prospects.
A local optometrist explains how abnormal optic media cause constant strain as eyes adjust to see. He warns strain affects nerves and body beyond clear vision and invites thorough eye exams at his east side of the square office near City Drug Store.
A patient letter from Mrs. B. Brinkley touts Adlerika for years of stomach gas with both she and her husband reporting relief after one dose. The ad claims the laxative stops fullness and bloating and helps expel long-stored waste, with L. M. Davis Drug Co. in Eliasville promoting it.
A editorial note argues that telling the whole truth and making it understood benefits all, while half truths or wholly false publishing harm everyone. It emphasizes the responsibility of clear, honest discourse.
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