Safe blown in Graham lumberyard office robbery attempt
About three o clock Monday morning an explosion blew into the door of the Shamburger Lumber Company safe on North Grove Street. A single intruder fled after the blast leaving window lights broken and a note of confusion in the area. No money was taken and no suspects have been identified. This is Graham’s first such incident since a prior Rock Island safe blow four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Birdwell
Presbyterian Church
Nat Price
Shamburger Lumber Company
North Grove Street
Price
M. A. Wallace
Graham
Rock Island
Mr Park to Leave Graham Post June Fifteenth
Mr S C Park deputy supervisor of the oil and gas division of the Railroad Commission of Texas will leave about June 15 after a year of satisfactory service in Graham. He and his family have made many friends here and his daughter Margaret is popular in the Graham High School class of graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Park
Oil and Gas Division
Railroad Commission of Texas
Park
Graham
Graham People
Miss Margaret
Graham High School
Shawnee
Alahoma
Park May
Naval Academy Graduates Ensigns Heralded By Coolidge
Midshipman Robert N. McFarlane received his diploma at Annapolis on June 3 with President Calvin Coolidge delivering the commencement address. About 400 midshipmen earned diplomas and become Ensigns in the United States Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. McFarlane
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Maryland
Calvin Coolidge
United States Navy
Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers on Monday Night
In the election of officers in the Rebekah Lodge Monday night Mrs ee Caldwell was elected N G Mrs Lizzie Kirby V G and Mrs J D Hodges treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Ee Caldwell
N. G
Lizzie Kirby
V. G
J. D. Hodges
Three South Bend natives preach at local Methodist
South Bend enjoyed a rare Sunday as three native sons preached at the Methodist Church Marvin McBrayer spoke at 11 Jim Harrell preached in the afternoon and Everett Harrell in the evening All were raised in South Bend and had returned home for the fifth Sunday with no regular appointments The county rejoices in having three ministers serving the gospel worldwide and notes the community’s strong record of producing clergy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Marvin McBrayer
Jim Harrell
Everett Harrell
Stock-Reducing Sale By Boaz Company
The Boaz Dry Goods Company announces a stock reducing sale starting Friday June 5 for fifteen days. Boaz operates a large store on the northwest corner of the square and has mobilized a big sales force to offer bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boaz
C E S To Install Officers Tonight In Graham Chapter
Tonight June 4 the Graham Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star holds a regular meeting with an installation ceremony. Mrs Lillian Widmayer and Mrs Faye Faunt Le Roy will install officers including Worthy Matron Mrs Ruby Kuhn and Worthy Patron John Gallaher among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Graham
Lillian Widmayer
Faye Faunt le Roy
Ruby Kuhn
John Gallaher
Emma Dyer
Katie Lawrance
Attye Simson
Lola Miller
Inez Steele
Minnie Babb
Marshal
Pauline N. Slaughter
Adah
Deborah Gallaher
Ruth
Flora Moore
Esther
Belle Atkinson
Martha
Daisy Hawkins
Electa
Bessie Bickley
Warder
Graeme Owens
Sentinel
Georgie Morrison
Teacher Hosts Fidelis Class Meeting at Kennedy Home
The Fidelis Class of First Baptist Church met at teacher Mrs W H Kennedy's home for the monthly business session. Officers elected include Clara Mae Parkinson as president and Pearl Edens as first vice president. A social hour followed with sweet pea decor and class colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelis
First Baptist Church
W. H. Kennedy
Clara Mae Parkinson
Pearl Edens
Pauline Prescott
Cora Mayes
Neil Whitesides
Rosa Hines
Inez Lamons
Misses Pearl Edens
Eunice Gibson
Gladys Woods
Nannie Taylor
Myrtle Davis
Ruth Hunter
Mary Rogers
Venetta Moon
Gladys Drum
Olney
Mineral Wells businessman seeks mutual life policy transfer
Mr. B. S. Knight of Mineral Wells visited the city this week to discuss the Citizens Local Mutual Aid life insurance company. Dan Orr organized the firm but has other interests and asks Palo Pinto County Mutual Life to take over. Policy holders in good standing will receive a policy from the Mineral Wells company at no extra cost within days. The Mineral Wells company aims to grow the new class to one thousand members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. S. Knight
Mineral Wells
Mutual Aid Life Insurance Company
Dan Orr
Orr
Palo Pinto County Mutual Life Association
Mineral Wells Company
Memorial Sermon by Rev. Joe Bickley Here Sunday
Memorial services of the I O O F and Rebekah lodges were held at the First Methodist Church with regalia, flowers, and hymns. Rev Joe W Bickley delivered the sermon from Am I My Brother's Keeper as the crowd gathered after a reduced turnout due to a singing convention. The service closed with benediction by J W Lucas and graveside decorations followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
First Methodist
Bunger
Gary Smith
Presbyterian Church
J. W. W. Shuler
Methodist Church
Joe W. Bickley
Bickley
J. W. Lucas
Jacksboro
First Day Enrolls 75 in Reading Courses at Gra ham Public Library
The Gra ham Public Library reports 75 names enrolled on the first day for its vacation study courses. New books are arriving daily and selections may be made from these lists. The librarian invites interested readers to visit in the afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Public Library
Visit From Kay Nephews Brief and Pleasant
Mr and Mrs Albert Kay enjoyed a brief visit this week from nephews James Vaughn of Greenville South Carolina and William Kay of Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Kay
James Vaughn
Greenville
South Carolina
William Kay
Wichita Falls
Bunger Hosts Singing Convention With Royal Hospitality
Large crowd attends Young County Singing Convention in Bunger with grand dinner and performances by Elbert Quartet Bunger Quartet and Lunsford Quartet of Olney. Notable leaders include W F Parsley Graham S Martin Lubbock Mr Taylor Throckmorton Hugh Parker Round Timbers and A T Holmes Westover. Next meeting set for Jean on August 30 with more events anticipated at Jean barbecues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunger
The
Brazos
Young County
Young
Elbert
Bunger Quartet
Lunsford Quartet
Olney
W. F. Parsley
Graham
St. Martin
Lubbock
Mr. Taylor
Throckmorton
Hugh Parker
Round Timbers
A. T. Holmes
Jean
District Court Convenes Monday in 30th District Court
Judge H. R. Wilson opened the June term as the grand jury was empaneled and charged. Several cases were disposed of including Annie E. Robinson versus Bankers Trust Company with a verdict for the defendant on special issues. The Roark versus Prideaux et al. case is on trial as we go to press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Wilson
30Th District Court
Annie E. Robinson
Bankers Trust Company
B. P. Roark
F. A. Prideaux
Promoters Promote Preferred Stock Sale in City
Messrs A. B. Legendre and E. W. Rand of Southwestern Power and Light Company promote the sale of the preferred stock directed by J. E. Lewis and linked to Oil Cities Electric. They say shares can be bought for $10 monthly and a resale department will aid stockholders wishing to sell. Read the large advertisement in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
A. 8. Legendre
E. W. Rand
Southwestern Power and Light Company Securities
J. E. Lewis
Oil Cities Electric Company
Legendre
Mr. Lewis
Leader
Hall White couple wed in Graford Texas
Anna Grace Hall and John White were married on June first nineteen twenty five in Graford Texas. The bride grew up in Graford and worked there. the groom is with the First National Bank of Graham. They will honeymoon in Colorado and live in Graham after June fifteenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
First National Bank
Jonas Hall
Anna Grace
Graford
Texas
First National Bank of
Graham
Colorado
Blanton Wood to Celebrate Birthday in Newcastle
Mr John H Wood and Mr J H Blanton of Newcastle reach eighty five in a joint birthday event annually held near the Blanton land south of Newcastle. A large crowd is expected with barbecue beef and baskets of bread pickles and other foods, as services once held under the arbor return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Wood
J. H. Blanton
Newcastle
Blanton
Local C of C Plans Broad Membership Drive
The Cham ber of Commerce announces a June 15 membership drive to enlist all residents of Graham and Young County. Directors led by L D Lovett aim to make the chamber a clearing house for local industries. A committee including M D Brown R E Bradfield Elmer Graham F Marshall B W King Forest Hunter and others will run the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
L. D. Lovett
Graham and Young County
M. D. Brown
R. E. Bradfield
Elmer Graham
F. Marshall
B. W. King
Forest Hunter
Obie Dodd
D. H. Bolin
R. L. Schlittler
R. F. Fowler
J. W. Davis
C. Y. McDonald
J. M. Birdwell
W. H. Kennedy
Willie Riggs
W. G. Mobley
D. D. Cusenbary
C L S C Club Fetes Husbands With Mock Trial
The C L S C Club honored husbands at Shawnee Park with a picnic cafeteria luncheon and a playful program led by Mrs. H E Griffin. A mock trial titled C L S C vs B W King featured Judge S A Penix and a jury finding the defendant guilty, closing the club year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee Park
H. E. Griffin
S. A. Penix
G. W. Miller
B. W. King
J. D. Dawson
W. D. McFarlane
Mary T. Hallam
Edgar Steele
Charles Russell
J. J. Akin
J. L. Hathcock
Graham Mill and Elevator completes major improvements
After months of work and about $60,000 Graham Mill and Elevator Company in Graham Texas finished a large expansion. A new concrete work house with modern machinery eight tanks and ten bins rise to a 118 foot structure. The facility stores 180000 bushels of grain and processes it into world market products without manual handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Mill and Elevator Company
Texas
Graham
Clyde Haden
John Tarleton Band to Perform in City Courtyard
Announcement that the John Tarleton Band will give a concert next Wednesday June 10 at the court yard bandstand. The city is urged to attend as the group is described as one of the best bands in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tarleton
Courtyard
Presbyterians Hold First Service in New Church Basement
The Presbyterians conducted their first service in the new church last Sunday with the auditorium unfinished and the service held in the basement. The dedication will occur only after completion and furnishing of the building.
DeMolay and Junior Bands to Perform Twice This Week
The DeMolay and Junior Bands announce two concerts this week. The first concert is Friday at eight pm from the courtyard bandstand. The second concert is Sunday at six pm from the Shawnee Park bandstand. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtyard
Shawnee Park
Presbyterian class gifts silver meat fork to treasurer
The Martha Mary Class of the Presbyterian Church presented Mrs. C. E. Beavers a silver meat fork to honor her services as treasurer. She departed this week to make her home in Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Mary
The
Presbyterian Church
C. E. Beavers
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Elizabeth Wright
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