Sunday at the Churches in a February Sunday
Sunday School turnout fell short due to bad weather and illness. Methodist sessions led with 230 attendees, Baptists 175, Christians 142, Presbyterians 102, as Rev Singleton preached from John 14 and 6. Rev Rouse gave sermons on Christian Education and Abraham’s faith, Rev Pearce discussed modern missions, and Rev McMurry covered Lessons from Ahab. Endeavor group met on Missions with new officers. One death, A. L. Watson, found at 75 with $751.20 cash. buried at Finns cemetery. Also, Fort Worth Panhandle railway promoter McSweeney arrested for forgery after a Hereford stop, linked to several banks.
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Singleton
Rouse
Abraham
Ahab
McMurry
Eliasville
C. P. Hutchison
C. B. Jones
A. L. Watson
Finns
W. M. Glidewell
Mr. Glidewell
North Carolina
Finns Cemetery
Charles E. McSweeney
West Texas
Fort Worth & Panhandler
Fort Worth
Brown
Throckmorton County
McSweeney
Hereford
Texas Bankers Association
Throckmorton
Haskell
Matador
Graham
Mountainside
Beecher Baker
Spring Stock Arrival Promises Low Prices at Store
A local retailer announces spring stock arriving soon selected by Mr Short with years of buying experience. The salesman promises best stock west of major cities and unusually low prices on all items including ladies, men's, and children's clothing, hats, dresses, hair goods, and millinery led by Miss Patterson.
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Mr. Short
Surprise Birthday Luncheon for Mrs McMurry
A Tuesday February 28 celebration by the Ladies Aid honored Mrs. McMurry. While she visited a neighbor, the group entered the Manse with dishes for luncheon. They surprised her with gifts, then shared the meal and extended wishes for many happy returns.
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Mrs. McMurry
Ladies Aid
Mr. McMurry
Proposal to establish a Draughon business college in Graham
Secretary Staton reports receipt of a letter from L R Drake manager of Draughon s Business College Dallas regarding a plan to open a Graham branch Draughon s operates in over thirty U S cities and is a leader in the field Residents considering a local business course should contact Mr Staton at once his office is over the post office or via Southwestern 79 or Independent Way local lines.
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Business College
Staton
L. R. Drake
Draughon
Dallas
Graham
United States
Southwestern
Kimble and Gholson Tie The Knot In City Home
Mr Zell Kimble and Miss Ora Lee Gholson wed at Rev Noble’s residence on Tuesday evening February 21 in this city. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs O G Gholson, known residents of the Conner Creek community. The groom is a prominent businessman of Texahoma Oklahoma, where they will reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zell Kimble
Ora Lee Gholson
Rev
Noble
O. G. Gholson
Conner Creek
Texahoma
Oklahoma
C. E. Convention Set For March In Fort Worth
A union meeting of two Christian Endeavor Societies decided to host the Fort Worth District Convention March 24 to 26 at the Presbyterian church. About fifty towns including Fort Worth and Wichita Falls will be represented. Committees will arrange, with invites sent to Epworth Leaguers and B Y P U groups. The Commercial Club backs the plan as the Fort Worth Local Union prepares a fine program for a splendid district event.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
Fort Worth
Presbyterian Church
Wichita Falls
Epworth Leaguers
Commercial Club
Free Express Delivery Reaches Graham Via Carlton Bros
Express companies install free express delivery service in Graham as a sign of rapid growth and its emergence as a commercial point. Carlton Bros won the contract, delivering in mornings and collecting outgoing express in the evening. Businessmen hail the convenience and expense savings, with a future aim for free mail delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Carlton Bros
Mrs M E Devasher Dead in Jacksboro
Mrs M E Devasher a longtime Graham county resident died at her daughter Mrs FE L Douglass home in Jacksboro last Friday evening Her remains were buried in the Jacksboro cemetery at 3 30 last Saturday afternoon.
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M. EF. Devasher
M. E. Devasher
County
Graham
FE. L. Douglass
Jacksboro
The Forged Certificate Woodmen Circle Play Draws Crowd
The W O W and Woodmen Circle staged The Forged Certificate or a Woodmen Picnic last Monday night. Despite cold weather and darkness, the audience filled the house and paid about $41 totals, with many admitted free. The performance was praised for strong acting, brisk pacing, and comedic yet educational content about fraternity. organizers like Mr. Taliaferro earned commendation for smooth execution and plans for another presentation are likely due to weather preventing some attendees.
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Woodmen
Taliaferro
Mrs J J Scott Dies at Home Near South Bend
Mrs J J Scott died at her home near South Bend last Monday night. Her remains were buried in Oak Grove cemetery yesterday afternoon. A lifelong Baptist member she lived a Christian life. She leaves a husband, one son and two daughters, who have the sympathy of the entire community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Scott
South Bend
Oak Grove
Evangelism Meetings At First Baptist Gra ham
The First Baptist church of Gra ham hosts a series of meetings starting next Sunday morning. Dr. L R Scarborough of Fort Worth will preach daily at eleven and in the evenings, with a Bible institute during the day. Rev F M McConnell and Rev Geo W McCall expected to lecture. Brother J A Brown with his harp also to perform. All Christians are invited to attend and share in the blessings. W T Rouse, pastor.
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First Baptist Church
Scarborough
F. M. McConnell
Geo. W. McCall
J. A. Brown
W. T. Rouse
Peach crops survive cold snap in Indiana orchards
W. M. Goode of South Bend said last Monday that the recent freeze did not kill all his peaches. He expects a home use yield but a short overall crop. S. L. Ribble of Bunger shares the view, believing many local orchards will produce fair crops if no further freezing occurs.
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W. M. Goode
South Bend
S. L. Ribble
Bunger
Great Adult Day Parade And Banquet At Co nvention
A Sunday School convention runs from March 9 to 13 featuring a Great Adult Day parade and a banquet. Activities include sessions and community gatherings with focus on fellowship and worship. Organizers invite participation from regional churches and groups.
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Covention
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Miss Patterson
Cordi
Ally
R. F. Short
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