Graham Hospital praised as modern and public asset
Secretary T. T. George lauds Graham’s $50,000 hospital opened February 1925. The gray brick, fireproof building in an elevated park houses 25 beds, expandable to 40, with gas and anesthesia in a full operating room. It is run with a corps of physicians and nurses and funded equally by the Graham Foundation and local citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. George
Graham
Graham Hospital
Graham Foundation
M. K. Graham
H. E. Griffin
Temple
Texas
Church of Christ Protracted Meeting at Tabernacle
The Church of Christ hosts a protracted meeting at the Tabernacle opposite the high school. Elder S A Ribble of Snyder preaches with topics on Bible literature women’s religious work the church at work and Sunday school teaching. Evening programs include question sessions and earnest Bible discourse open to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Tabernacle
S. A. Ribble
Snyder
Brother Ribble
Klingman Family Leaves Graham for Electra Pastorate
Rev. C. C. Klingman and family moved last Saturday to Electra Texas where he serves as pastor of the First Christian Church. He resided in Graham two years and made many friends who wish him success. He is described as a scholar a fine preacher and a good citizen. The Klingman family will be missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Klingman
Electra
Texas
Brother Klingman
First Christian Church
Graham
Two Fire Alarms Monday Afternoon
Two grass fires caused by discarded matches prompted fire alarms on Monday afternoon. The first near the Baptist parsonage scorched an alley from First Street with little damage after firefighters arrived. The second from the Dashner Gun north of the railroad involved a wood pile. caution urged to prevent night fires and a future clean-up campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Parsonage
First Street
Reverend P M Johnston Dies From Crash Injuries
Reverend P M Johnston was struck by a Wichita Falls and Southern passenger train near South Bend as he left home for a preaching engagement. He died after hospital care and was buried beside his father. Survived by wife, three children, siblings, and mother, with funeral conducted by local ministers. He had taught in Texas schools for 28 years and planned to enter Simmons University to prepare for ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Johnston
Wichita Falls
Jack County
Mr. Johnston
Tazewell
Tennessee
Pearlie Hodges
Texas
Whitt
South Bend
North Texas State Normal
South G Bend
Murray
Proffitt
Johnson
Simmons University
Frank Johnston
W. F. Blalock
Denton County
Claude Johnston
J. N. Johnston
Floydada
W. A. Johnston
Weatherford
R. L. Johnston
Livingston
A. S. Johnston
Maypearl
I. N. Johnston
Kemp
Alice Farmer
Washburn
M. G. Walker
Clinton
Sallie Carr
Johnston
Weather report notes rain and crop progress in county
A rain of .81 of an inch fell in Graham and surrounding areas last Friday June 4 bringing needed moisture. Crops are not suffering and another rain would help, as farmers finish cutting grain. Cotton, chopped and growing fast, corn growth is rapid though stands are generally poor. If dry weather persists threshers may run soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Masonic Council Meeting Planned in Graham Hall
A meeting of the Masonic Council will be held in the Masonic hall in Graham tomorrow night. All Royal Arch Masons who have had the council degrees are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Council
Masonic Hall
Graham
Royal Arch Masons
Council
Judge H R Wilson Resigns From 30th District Court
Judge H R Wilson resigns as judge of the 30th judicial district effective Saturday June 12 after forwarding the letter to Governor Ferguson. E G Thornton of Archer City is expected to fill the unexpired term. Wilson to join Carrigan Britain Morgan and King law firm in Wichita Falls and Amarillo. He has lived in Wichita Falls since 1919 after moving from Denton where he served as County Attorney. The 30th district now includes Wichita, Archer and Young Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Wilson
30Th
M. A. Ferguson
Wilson
Graham
Austin
E. G. Thornton
Archer City
Wichita Falls
Amarillo
Denton
Denton County
30Th Judicial District
H. F. Weldon
Pat M. Neff
30Th District Court
Clay
Wichita
Archer
Young
Clay County
Graham Chapter of O E S Elects Officers
At a recent O E S meeting in Graham, officers were elected: Mrs. Glenn Dyer as worthy matron, J J Gallaher as worthy patron, Mrs. Chris Stoffers associate matron, Mrs. W E Simpson secretary, Mrs. Kate Lawrance treasurer, Mrs. Wat Mayes conductress, Mrs. R B Allison associate conductress. Appointive officers to be announced after installation in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Glenn Dyer
J. J. Gallaher
Chris Stoffers
W. E. Simpson
Kate Lawrance
Wat Mayes
R. B. Allison
Miss Inez Lumons Returns From Belton Visit
Miss Inez Lumons returned Saturday night from Belton where she attended Baylor College the past session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Lumons
Belton
Baylor College
Revival at First Methodist Church Draws Big Crowds
Rev. T Edgar Neal leads a revival at the First Methodist Church starting last Sunday and running through June 20 with nightly 7 30 services. Eden Singers Thos F Eden and Mrs Spink of Atlanta boost attendance and youth work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
T. Edgar Neal
Neal
Eden Singers
Thos. F. Eden
Audubon
New Jersey
Spink
Atlanta
Eden
Orioles
Nightingales
Young People Present Program at Center Ridge
Sunday afternoon prayer meeting at Center Ridge featured a program by Mr. E. E. Durham and Leaguers with Sunday School pupils. Cornet solo by Herbert Slater, readings by Marguerite Campbell, Opal Butler, and an address by E. E. Durham. Durham invites the group to perform in Graham schoolhouses. The Center Ridge community enjoyed the Graham youth program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Ridge
E. E. Durham
Cornet Solo
Herbert Slater
Jessie B. Stegall
Opal Butler
Reading
Marguerite Campbell
Graham
Griffin Brothers Medical Firm Forms In Graham
Dr. B. B. Griffin and his family move from Temple to Graham this week to join his brother Dr. H. B. Griffin. They establish Griffin Brothers with offices in the Johnson building. Dr. B. B. Griffin, a Waxahachie High School and University of Texas graduate, trained at Scott-White and the Texas medical colleges, arrives amid Graham civic welcome and hospital facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Griffin
Temple
Graham
Medical College
F M Burkett Dies in Amarillo After Illness
Funeral held in Graham for F M Burkett born August 25 1870 in Louisville Kentucky later a long time Young County official He served as county treasurer from 1903 and held the county depository post He was active in the Methodist Church and remembered for his courtesy and help to others He died in Amarillo after a three week illness his burial at Oak Grove Cemetery in Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Burkett
Graham
Amarillo
Oak Grove Cemetery
T. Edgar Neal
First Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Louisville
Kentucky
Texas
Young County
Weatherford
Memphis
Zada Montgomery
J. M. Burkett
W. E. Ballard
Zada Carson
Frank
Burkett
Death of Rev. A. S. Wilson in Newcastle
Rev. A. S. Wilson of Newcastle died at his home Tuesday and was buried in Newcastle Cemetery. Born in Tennessee 63 years ago, he moved to Texas at 13 and lived in Young County over twenty years, including Graham before moving to Newcastle 18 years ago. Survived by three sons and two daughters. his wife preceded him. A large funeral crowd attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.S. Wilson
Newcastle
Brother Wilson
Tennessee
Texas
Young County
Graham
Markley Territory Oil Showcases Intense Drilling Activity
Operators in Young County markley territory push heavy drilling with multiple crews at Stafford and Hayes No. 1 Daily, Wootten and Reed No. 1 Jack, and surrounding leases. Production runs about 50 barrels daily on the Jack. No. 2 Daily casing set at 8 inches. Wells spread across Block 27 28 and 24 with new rigs on Stewart and Prideaux farms as the region eyes its likely largest find, extending into 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Stafford and Hayes No
Ward
Wootten and Reed
W. R. Drum
Leroy W. Ross
Wootten
Ginsberg Et al
Stewart
Barker Et al
Stewart Land
Cowboy Evans
M. A. Logan
Consolidated Oil Co
W. W. Gregg
Bridwell-Mayfield-Allen Williams Farm
Nash and
Windfohr
R. C. Albright
Williams
W. C. Adams
Bridwell and Mayfield
M. A. Stewart
Stafford and Hayes
G. Nixon
Markley
E. C. Reed
S. E. Watson
Sigler and Hunt
Ed Prideaux
Prideaux Pool
Henry Pridaux
Dr. Prideaux
Sinclair
Howard-Stewart
Royal Arch Masons Elect 167 Officers
At a regular meeting of Royal Arch Masons No 167 last Friday night, officers were elected: E. A. Henegar Ex. H. P., W. A. Babb King, W. H. Kennedy Scribe, R. V. Tidwell Treasurer, C. B. Hockaday Secretary, I. B. Padgett Sentinel. Appointive officers to be named later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapter of
Royal Arch Masons No 167
E. A. Henegar
H. P
W. A. Babb
King
W. H. Kennedy
R. V. Tidwell
C. B. Hockaday
I. B. Padgett
Sentinel
Amarillo man attends funeral of F M Burkett
Mr. J. E. Montgomery of Amarillo traveled to attend the funeral of Mr. F. M. Burkett, arriving last night from Amarillo for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Montgomery
Amarillo
F. M. Burkett
Also Mentioned on This Page
George
P.M. Johnston Bies
Weather Report
Philadelphia
Kendrick
Kellogg
Commerce
Herbert Hoover
H.R. Wilson
A. S. Wilson
Markley Territory
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