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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1925

Page

3

Local News Notes From Graham Area

Local items report Mr. Jim Wood returning from Frankell where employed. Mayor George Berry of Newcastle visited Graham on Monday. Cenol Cleaner advertised by Ramsey Drug Co and Cenol Agency. Ed Cox and family visited his twin brother Edley Cox in Bellevue last Sunday. Mrs. Hugh Millis and Houston baby visit Mrs. P. K. Deats. Miss Geneva Lawrence of Tulsa visiting relatives. Purina Chows promoted as economical feeds by Hinson Hockaday Grain Co.

Ed Cox Edley Cox Bellevue Geneva Lawrence Tulsa Oklahoma Claude Hinson

Ladies Hats on Sale at Morrison's

All hats sacrificed now at Morrison's sale. See them and you will buy. Mr and Mrs P K Deats and boys returned last week from a visit with Mr and Mrs Hugh Millis in Houston.

Morrison's P. K. Deats Hugh Millis Houston

Hutchings Family Visit Prominent in Graham Trip

Mr and Mrs G W Hutchings of Olney spent Sunday in Graham with their son G Earl Hutchings and wife. Miss Eula Ben Watson returned to Markley after a week with her aunt Mrs Ed Cox.

G. W. Hutchings of Olney Graham G. Earl Hutchings Eula Ben Watson Markley Ed Cox

Street & Co Sells Pure Silk Socks for $1.25

Pure Silk socks in all colors marketed by Street & Co with a price of one dollar twenty five cents per pair. The ad emphasizes guaranteed quality and value for shoppers.

The Street & CO

Dallas Bibile Classes Convention Attended by Bowrons

Misses Frances and Edna Bowron attend the state convention of the organized Bible classes of Baptists of Texas in Dallas this week. Mr. Bo Minnich begins a test on the Graham Stewart land north of Farmer after visiting Graham on Monday.

Frances Edna Bowron Dallas Organized Bible Classes of Baptists of Texas Bo Minnich Graham Stewart Farmer

Guaranteed Stockings From Robolink Silk Brand

Guarantee offer for Robolink Pure Silk Stockings at $1.25 per pair. Street & Co promises satisfaction with a free replacement if not satisfied. Product emphasizes comfort and durability, appealing to shoppers seeking value.

Tse Street & CO

Guinns Travel To Waco After Mother's Injury

Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Guinn traveled to Waco to be with Mrs. A. H. McCluskey, mother of Mrs. Guinn, who suffered injuries after being kicked by a colt.

R. W. Guinn Waco Guinn A. H. McCluskey

Religious couple heads to Texas convention in Dallas Fort Worth

Rev and Mrs McKinley Norman left Monday for Fort Worth and Dallas. Bro Norman attends the state convention of the organized Bible classes of Texas.

McKinley Norman Fort Worth Dallas Bro. Norman Organized Bible Classes of Texas

Snoddy Family Returns From Groesbeck Visit

Mr and Mrs Miltom Snoddy and their babies returned last week from Groesbeck where Mrs Snoddy and the children had been visiting for several weeks. Mr Snoddy spent four days there and enjoyed a family reunion.

Mrs. Miltom Snoddy Groesbeck

Fort Worth visitors call on Graham area neighbors

Mr and Mrs A J Proctor of Fort Worth visited Mr and Mrs T M Corbett and Mr and Mrs John Ware here last week. Clinton Butler, son of Mr and Mrs T C Butler, is reported to have scarlet fever. He was just learning to walk after injuring his foot in his father’s shop on the Graham farm seven miles north.

A. J. Proctor Fort Worth T. M. Corbett John Ware Stephens County Mr. Proctor Messrs Clinton Butler T. C. Butler Graham

Local residents named in Graham area visitor notes

McCall Patterns at Street's. Ruth Bowron and Payne Hathcock and many others are listed as sick or visiting relatives this week. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith from Fort Worth, Mrs. Ray Knaur, Miss Claudia Alford at Commerce, Irvin LeSage, Mrs. Ben Priddy, Wm. Meredith, Virginia Hess, J. T. Harmon, Mrs. Thomas Alford, Jack Cox, A. J. Birdsong, Hope Timmons, and Frances Lamons.

Mrs Ray Smith Fort Worth

McElhaney Couple Welcome Daughter Born June 13

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McElhaney announce the birth of a daughter on June 13. The couple resides in the community and celebrates the new arrival with family and friends.

Morrison's Offers 25 Percent Off Men’s Straw Hats

Mr. C. E. Moore and family returned Monday from a trip to Fort Worth. Mr. and Mrs. L. Spivey are in Graham after visits to San Antonio and California. Mr. J. Bailey Moore has left the Service Barber Shop to sell Buick cars. Mrs. Luther Bishop and her children from Oklahoma visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Rowe.

C. E. Moore Fort Worth L. Spivey Graham San Antonio California J. Bailey Moore Buick Luther Bishop Oklahoma E. H. Rowe

Morrison's Sales Highlight Bargains

Mrs Eugene Crouch and daughter Aline from McKinney Texas visit relatives in town while Morrison’s marks many bargains on sale with big savings noted.

Eugene Crouch Aline McKinney, Texas C. W. Johnson

Men’s Palm Beach Suits On Sale Now At Morrisons

Two big specials Seacce nine fifty and twelve fifty advertised. Misses Mary Louise Hallam Mattie Queen Price and Eva Coleman attended the State C. E. Convention in Wichita Falls last week. They were met there by their former superintendent Mrs C E Beavers.

Palm Beach Morrison’s Mary Louise Hallam Mattie Queen Price Eva Coleman C. E Wichita Falls C. E. Beavers

Specials and Bargains on Sale at Morrison’s Store

Mrs. Chris Stoffers has returned home from Pennsylvania after attending her ill mother. Themses: Mr. Bill Holcomb returns to Graham to run the Texas Street Market, inviting old friends to visit the former stand near the Texas Street Grocery. More items priced low, including towels at 43 cents.

Chris Stoffers Pennsylvania Bill Holcomb Vernon Graham Texas Street

Mrs J B Swinford Visits Houston Kin

Mrs J B Swinford of Houston is visiting her sister Mrs Ada Thomas and other relatives.

J. B. Swinford Houston Ada Thomas

Crosbyton Visitor Mrs Freeman Joins Timmons Family

Mrs. Chris Freeman of Crosbyton is visiting her sister Miss Sallie Timmons and other relatives, staying several days.

Chris Freeman Crosbyton Miss Sallie Timmons

M. K. Graham II Noted UT Texas Attendee

M. K. Graham II is identified as having attended the University of Texas during the past term. The item records his connection to UT and mentions his term of study.

M. K.graham II University of Texas

Texarkana Man Visits Parents and Relatives

Edgar Matthews of Texarkana travels to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Matthews and other relatives during a family visit.

Edgar Matthews Texarkana T. E. Matthews

Miss Mila Padgett Goes to Fort Worth for Business College

Miss Mila Frances Padgett departed last week to enter the Brantley Draughon Business College in Fort Worth.

Mila Frances Padgett Fort Worth Brantley-Draughon Business College

Wesley Faylor Returns From Abilene and Breckenridge

Mr Wesley Faylor returned Saturday from Abilene and Breckenridge where he had been visiting for a period. He reported a pleasant trip and plans to resume local duties soon.

Mr. Wesley “Faylor Abilene Breckenridge

Mrs. Harold Zills and baby visit Wichita Falls family

Mrs. Harold Zills and her infant arrive in Wichita Falls to stay with her mother Mrs. Lillian Widmayer and relatives.

Harold Zills Baby Wichita Falls Lillian Widmayer

Throckmorton Visitors Call on Judge Stinson Family

Mrs. D. B. Thomas and her daughter Miss Valda from Throckmorton spent last Saturday visiting Judge and Mrs. W. P. Stinson.

D. B. Thomas Valda Throckmorton W. P. Stinson

Reverend Alspaugh Visits Oologah and Bryson Relatives

Rev. Robert E. Alspaugh and his family of Oologah Oklahoma are visiting relatives in the area and at Bryson during the current trip.

Robert E. Alspaugh Oologah Oklahoma Bryson

Church convention attendees from Mesquite area visit Abilene

Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Klingman with Mesdames G. W. Miller Charles A. Russell and S. C. Parks attended a church convention in Abilene last week.

Marriage at Lockup? J T Rickman Weds Raymond Smith

Mr J T Rickman woke in the night to witness a quick wedding of Raymond Smith and Miss Marie Lynn, uniting the couple in a late Sunday ceremony.

J. T. Rickman Raymond Smith Marie Lynn

All Children Dresses On Sale At Morrisons

Bargains sweep Morrison's offering big discounts on every dress for children with bold sale signs and wide selection for shoppers seeking affordable apparel.

Morrison’s

Travelers report dry valley worsening from Graham to irrigated area

Mesers. T. E. Wallace and Horace Fain returned from a recent automobile trip to the Rio Grande. They say the valley story remains unfinished and extremely dry from Graham to the irrigated district, though their Old Mexico visit revealed the country to be exceedingly wet.

Mesers T. E. Wallace Horace Fain Rio Grande Graham Old Mexico

Miss Johnnie Agnew Visits Old Graham Ally

Miss Johnnie Agnew of Bonham visits Mrs. W. L. Askew this week. She left Graham High School three years ago to teach in Wichita Falls High School and now teaches in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Johnnie Agnew Bonham W. L. Askew Miss Agnew Graham High School Wichita Falls High School Tulsa Oklahoma

Mayor Goldwater Remarks on Traffic Enforcement in Bunger

Mayor Sam Goldwater visited the city yesterday and welcomed police efforts to enforce traffic laws for public safety. He also stated that all vehicles must stop in front of the Goldwater store when driving in Bunger.

Sam Goldwater Bunger Goldwater

Park Family Moves to Shawnee Oklahoma

Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Park and daughter Miss Margaret Hoy leave for Shawnee Oklahoma. Mr. Park has served as deputy oil and gas commissioner for Young County for several months and Graham regrets losing this fine family.

S. C. Park Margaret Hoy Thuesday Shawnee Oklahoma

Forrests from Chicago Visit County in Brief Stop

Mr and Mrs B W Forrest and their son from Chicago are in town briefly. Forrest a traveling salesman recalls meeting Mr J E Parsons who gave rides over the county before the automobile era. Forrest is a nephew of General Forrest.

B. W. Forrest Chicago Mr. Forrest J. E. Parsons General Forrest

Baker Reports Dry Weather Yet Encouraging Tennessee Crops

Mr. J. A. Baker returned from a two week visit to western Tennessee where he spent time with his brother George Baker and other relatives. He says the trip was fine but weather was dry and crops hold up well. He notes his native state expects a great crop if rain arrives soon.

J. A. Baker Tennessee George Baker Baker

Mrs Goode Joins Young County Poultry Association

Mrs W M Goode of South Bend joined the Young County Poultry Association during a city visit. The next meeting is at City Hall next Saturday at two in the afternoon. She has long shown interest in the poultry industry and may contribute an article titled Why I Raise the Barred Rocks.

W. M. Goode South Bend Young County Poultry Association

Morrison's Sale Ad Highlights Men's Overalls and Khaki Pants

On sale at Morrison's Waiomale center and cross streets advertise men's overalls for 1.35 and khaki pants for 1.50. The brief bold notice promotes big bargains with eye catching pricing.

Morrison's Boys Waiomalle Cednicks-Cross Ccecone

Revival to start at Henry Chapel Friday night

Reverend Joe W. Bickley will lead a revival service at Henry Chapel beginning Friday night June 26. The event invites locals to attend as part of a planned religious outreach.

Joe W. Bickley Henry Chapel

Rhodes Family Returns from California

Mr. and Mrs. I. Rhodes and their sons arrived back yesterday after a trip to California that they enjoyed greatly.

Mrs. I. Rhodes California

Cochran Family Returns From Tyler Visit

Mr. C. B. Cochran and family returned Monday from a visit to Mr. Cochran's father in Tyler Texas.

C. B. Cochran Mr. Cochran Tyler Texas

Shivers Family Tours Fort Worth First of Week

Mr. J. E. Shivers and his relatives visited Fort Worth at the start of the week, sightseeing and taking in local sights during their outing.

J. E. Shivers Fort Worth

Mr and Mrs Frank Sharp Welcome New Daughter

Mr and Mrs Frank Sharp of Banger are entertaining a new daughter born on June 16.

Frank Sharp Banger

Matthews Family Visits Parents in Graham

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Matthews and their baby from Archer City spent yesterday in Graham visiting the parents Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Matthews.

J. L. Matthews Archer City Graham T. E. Matthews

Boozer Couple Welcome New Son in South Bend

Mr and Mrs J N Boozer of South Bend are entertaining a new son at their home since yesterday in a joyful family announcement.

J. N. Boozer South Bend

Graham Visitor Report Mentioning Route A Resident

Mr. J. M. Robinson of Route A visited Graham yesterday and was noted in local reports as a brief caller. He is identified as a resident associated with Route A in the Graham visit record.

J. M. Robinson Route A Graham

Miss Thelma Dodson Visits Cain Residence

Miss Thelma Dodson of Iowa Park has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Luther Cain, spending time at their home this week.

Thelma Dodson Iowa Park Luther Cain

Earl Hutchings Attends State Meeting in Fort Worth

Mr. Earl Hutchings is in Fort Worth attending the state meeting of county auditors.

Earl Hutchings Fort Forth County Auditors

Mr. Jim Smith and Fort Worth Family Visit Relatives

Mr. Jim Smith and family of Fort Worth are visiting relatives and handling business matters during their stay.

Jim Smith Fort Worth

Uncle Pink Brooks Seen in City After Flu Recovery

Uncle Pink Brooks visited the city on Saturday and appeared fully recovered from the winter flu attack. The note highlights his return to public life and his restored health following illness.

Pink Brooks

Mr and Mrs Spencer Mayes Visit South Bend

Mr Mayes spent Tuesday fishing at South Bend and reported fair luck. No details on other activities from the outing.

Spencer Mayes South Bend Mr. Mayes

Harris Family Moves to Stamford After Graham Ties

Mr J G Harris departed last week to join his family in Stamford where they will reside. The Harrises are well known in Graham and leave many friends who wish them happiness in their new home.

J. G. Harris Stamford Mrs. Harris Graham

Remnants Half Price Sale Across Store Floor

A large table of remnants of all kinds is featured at half price now. Shoppers are invited to browse fabric and textile scraps offered at 50 percent off standard prices. Limited quantities remain as sale continues today.

Morrison's

Dresses on Sale at Morrison’s

Big bargains on all dresses with new styles at Morrison’s. See prices before buying and save money on fashionable options.

Reverend G W Black Heads to Tipton Oklahoma

Reverend G W Black departed today to visit his son Tom in Tipton Oklahoma and is not expected to return until next Monday.

G. W. Black Tom Tipton Oklahoma

Goode Joins R O T C Camp At Fort Snelling

Mr Oscar N Goode son of Mr and Mrs W M Goode of South Bend is in the R O T C camp at Fort Snelling Minnesota He graduated last year from Kempner Military School Missouri and is now a junior in his former school having completed his first year He has made a good record and is popular with instructors and college mates.

Oscar N. Goode W. M. Goode South Bend Fort Snelling Minnesota Kempner Military School Missouri

Poultry Association Meeting Called at City Hall

Town and county residents urged to attend the Young County Poultry Association meeting at City Hall Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. The notice emphasizes community involvement and the upcoming topics for discussion.

Fisher couple to hold meetings in Austin area

Elder and Mrs. J H Fisher left early this week for Austin and nearby areas where Elder Fisher will conduct several meetings.

Elder J. H. Fisher Austin Elder Fisher

Second Term Summer School Opens June 29

The Graham Summer School's second term begins Monday June 29 with courses for high school and grades as low as fourth. Under the regular high school faculty, full credit is given for term work. Stanley H. Peavy signs the notice.

Graham Summer School Stanley H. Peavy

Chamber VP M K Graham attends Wichita Falls meeting

Mr M K Graham a vice president of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce participates in a officers and directors meeting of the organization held in Wichita Falls Texas with local and regional leaders present.

M. K. Graham West Texas Chamber of Commerce Wichita Falls

Open Meeting On Graham Development Next Tuesday Evening

If you are interested in Graham and its development attend the open meeting in the courtyard park next Tuesday evening at 8.30 o'clock. A good program and refreshments.

Graham Courtyard Park

Durlands Visit from Denison Bring Notable Clerk to Town

Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Durland of Denison visited daughter Mrs. G. H. Gregg for several days. Mr. Durland has served as secretary of the Retail Merchants Association at Denison for twenty three years.

S. S. Durland Denison G. H. Gregg Durland Retail Merchants Association

Graham Chamber of Commerce Meeting Notice

The Graham Chamber of Commerce will hold an open meeting in the courtyard park next Tuesday evening. Everyone is invited to attend for a planned program and refreshments.

Graham Chamber of Commerce Courtyard Park

Poultry Association meeting urged for Young County

Saturday at two o'clock the Young County Poultry Association holds a meeting at City Hall. Attendance is encouraged and open to non members to learn about developing the local chicken industry.

Young County Poultry Association Young County

Loving pioneer citizen H C Vance dies after brief illness

Mr H C Vance of the Loving community died after a brief illness and was buried today at Loving. He was a pioneer citizen of the Loving community. Mr Z A Hudson and others from Graham attended the funeral.

H. C. Vance Loving Z. A. Hudson Graham

Miss Dorothy Vaughan Returns From College Visit

Miss Dorothy Vaughan came back last week from Randolph-Macon College where she studied since Christmas. Her friend Miss Maurine McWane of Lynchburg Virginia returned with her and will be her guest for several weeks.

Dorothy Vaughan Randolph-Macon College Maurine McWane Lynchburg Virginia

Family Reunion Draws Relatives From Two States

Mr. Lee Cox hosted a family reunion at his home this week with his father and family from Lawton Oklahoma and his uncle and family from Olney visiting.

Lee Cox Lawton Oklahoma Olney

Rev. Joe W. Bickley Returns From Texas Visit

Rev. Joe W. Bickley and his family returned early yesterday from Cherokee Texas where he visited his ill father. He reports his father improving rapidly.

Joe W. Bickley Cherokee Texas

Preacher Substitutes at Salem and Henry Chapel

Rev. R. E. Boyle of Indian Mound preached at Salem and Henry Chapel last Sunday in the pastor Rev. Joe W. Bickley’s absence while he was at the bedside of his father in Cherokee Texas.

R. E. Boyle Indian Mound Salem and Henry Chapel Joe W. Bickley Cherokee Texas

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Hinson Hockaday Grain CO Jim Wood Frankell George Berry Newcastle Graham Monday Conal Cleaner Ramsey Drug Co Cenol Baby of Cenol Agency Purina America Hinson-Hockarday Grain CO Guaranty Abstract CO Tidwell Bldg McCall S. Ife Ruth Bowron Mrs. S. I. Payne Ray Knaur Virgie Allen Jermyn Payne Hathcock J. L. Hathcock Mrs. Shelton Bower Claudia D. Alford Commerce Irvin LeSage Cuero, Texas Brother R.&. LeSage Ben Priddy of Bryan E. E. Freeman Wm. Meredith Mollie West Virginia Lee Hess J. T. Harmon Thomas Alford Jack Cox Monument A. J. Birdsong Monday Mr. Hope Timmons Lubbock Anarene Roy Graham J. L. McElhaney KNOX Morrison Fine Knox Straw Hats Huck Towers Mme Mien Peighiene Hs Alsa Edimpnes BB Ccc Ccsssensess VC Good Towels Liberal Shamrock Motor Camp
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