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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
1
A good rain began Tuesday night at 11 40 and lasted through the night into the next day. Very little wind, some hail and a display of electricity accompanied the storm. The rainfall revived cotton, corn, gardens, grass and lawns, ending a three week dry spell and bringing relief to Young County amid a continued drought.
The board met last Tuesday and elected the next year's teaching staff. The principal remains to be chosen. New hires include Warl Howell as Superintendent and teachers Mabel Flanagan, Lillie Pate, and other staff across English Latin and grades. Several existing teachers depart or transfer.
Mrs. R F Fowler hosted a Monday gathering for Louise Graham and Annie Lucile Morrison, with Jewel Shannon winning high score and Lucy Morris the consolation prize. Guests included Leola Price, Mary Hudson, Sadie Eddleman, and others as cake and ice cream were served.
Store advertises a clearance on 250 pairs of children's, misses and ladies pumps slippers and sandals priced from 75 cents to 5 dollars per pair. Selection limited and available while stocks last.
The notice advertises continuing low sale prices on ladies summer coat suits, dresses, laces, skirting goods, nainsooks and organdies in white and silk. It highlights new vall and shadow laces, allover laces, white net, white organdies, and mid-summer wear in cotton and wool until stock runs out.
Rev. Ashley Chappell directed revival services at the Methodist church which closed last Sunday night after two weeks of protracted services. Attendance and cooperation from all churches were good despite weather threats and two fire alarms.
Gaines B Hall pastor invites all Graham residents and surrounding areas to a Sunday revival at the Court House Law with Rev John E Mc Lean of Fort Worth assisting in preaching and T M Cunningham directing choirs and music. The event seeks a genuine Holy Ghost revival and personal spiritual renewal.
Mrs J W Ham of Loving and Willie Riggs with L H Harris of this city gathered a $75 subscription to fund an artificial leg for eleven year old Ethel Hefner of Loving. The prosthetic will be adjusted every six months as she grows, replacing her peg leg with a real limb. Ethel visited and impressed, walking confidently in the new device.
John McComas and Miss Ruth Stephens were married at the bride’s parents home in the Indian Mound community last Saturday evening at seven o’clock with Rev. G W Black officiating. The Leader joins friends in extending congratulations and best wishes.
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