Librarian Reports March Activity at Graham Public Library
Mrs. M Dowdle reports Graham Public Library open days in March 2 46 average daily circulation 1028 87 peak 27 low 50 fiction 38 juvenile 24 donated books 70 purchased books 70 Donors include Mesdames McJimsey Hogue Thedford Ramsey Thompson Mara lene Short The fiction list features titles by Parker Sabatini Hough Johnston Bailey Kyne McCutcheon Cooke and others Juvenile list includes The Little Colonel's Chum Mary Ware in Texas Habberton Burnett etc The book committee aims to raise useful standards and notes additions such as College and State Papers Wilson Marshall Beveridge Beautiful Mexico Cobb of the World What Shall I Be Isvor Princess Bibesco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames McJimsey
Hogue
Thedford
Ramsey, Thompson
Maralene Short
Gilbert Parker
Seward’s Folly
Edison Marshall
Emerson Hough
Sabatini
Saint Martin’s
Mary Johnston
Richard Carvel
Winston Churchill
Temple Bailey
Enchanted Hill
Peter B. Kyne
Geo. B. McCutcheon
Eagle’s Nest
John Esten Cooke
Harry L. Wilson
Grace L. Hill
Joseph Hergesheimer
Redfelds
Grace Richmond
Alice McGowan
Colonel
A. F. Johnston
Mary Ware
Texas
Helen
J. Habberton
Shoemaker’s
Thomson
C. A. Seltzer
Apank
Buffalo
J. W. Shultz
Andy Adams
Jean
Woodrow Wilson
John Marshall
Beveridge
Mexico
Vernon Quinn
Cobb
F. I. Cobb
J. L. Scott
C. H. Ernest
Isvor
Princess Bibesco
Graham Music Club Talks on Music Form at Meeting
The Gra ham Music Club met in the Methodist Church on March 4. Mrs Earnest Francis led a session on Form and Design of Music with members illustrating forms by performance. Selections included Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms and Rondo Capriccioso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Music Club
Earnest Francis
Moore
Harry Kruegel
Mendelssohn
C. Slaughter
M. G. Cheney
Beethoven
Bladen Garrett
Eliasville Hosts District Christian Endeavor Convention
Eliasville welcomed the District Christian Endeavor convention on February 20 to 22. Delegates from Graham included Lucille Norman and Willie George. Junior and Intermediate Endeavor groups from Graham performed a devotional program with Mary Louise Hallam and Lucille Norman providing music and drama. Mrs. C E Beavers supervised. Visitors received a rising vote of thanks, and Graham attendees praised Eliasville hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliasville
District Christian Endeavor
Lucille Norman
Willie George
Presbyterian Intermediate Christian Endeavor
Graham
R. A. Duncan
Christian Endeavor
Intermediate Christian Endeavor
Graham Presbyterian Church
C. E. Beavers
Mary Louise Hallam
Schubert
Dorothy Hudson
Gladys Fowler
Eliabeth Morrison
Jesus
E. Beavers
Gary Smith
West Texas C of C Sets 1925 Mineral Wells Convention
The 7th annual West Texas C of C convention will run May 4 to 6 in Mineral Wells. A large outdoor pageant with costumes provided at no cost, about 55 bands, $3500 in prizes, limited speakers, catering for 7000 delegates, and a new $100000 Convention Hall under construction. Camping and parking plans are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells
United States
$25 Premium For First Bale Of Cotton In Young County
Mr. Sam Goldwater repeats his offer of twenty five dollars for the first bale of cotton raised south of the Brazos River in Young County and hauled to Graham by Gooseneck bridge. He also offers five dollars for the biggest watermelon grown in the same county. Goldwater is a progressive merchant of Bunger and a booster for his town and region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Goldwater
Brazos River
Young County
Gooseneck Bridge
Graham
Brazos
Goldwater
Moellendick Family Visits Graham Home of Campbell
Mr. Fred Moellendick and his son Fred Jr visited Graham last Saturday at O L Campbell's home. The Moellendicks formerly lived in Graham, now reside in Cisco after moving from Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Moellendick
Fred, Jr
Graham
O. L. Campbell
Moellendick
Cisco
Fort Worth
Fire Rips Through Crazy Block in Mineral Wells
Four firemen and one woman were slightly injured as flames destroyed the Crazy Well block in Mineral Wells. The blaze started about 1 a.m. and burned until 8 a.m., with losses estimated at 600000 including the Crazy Well Hotel and dozens of businesses and offices. Sidney Webb announced plans to rebuild a bigger hotel, with a mass meeting to finance the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crazy Well
Weatherford Fire Department
Crazy Well Company
Crazy Drug Store
Crazy Bathhouse
Crazy Tailoring Company
J. H. Eastland
Edgar Yeager
C. B. Williams
Diet Shop
Crazy Cafe
Mineral Wells
The
Western Union
Star Bathhouse
Ray Leeman
Mineral Wells Chamber of Commerce
Sidney Webb
Price’s Pharmacy Opens In Graham On Square
Mr. Hardy Price buys Joyce and Mitchell stock from the Texas Drug Company and opens Price’s Pharmacy on the north side of the square. A graduate of a top pharmacy school, he brings Graham roots, popular standing, and will add a lunch counter with chili and sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy Price
Joyce and Mitchell
Texas Drug Company
Price
Graham
Mrs Montgomery Visiting City Guest Of Her Sister Morrison
Mrs. Robert Montgomery of Haskell is in the city as a guest of her sister Mrs. E H Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Montgomery
Haskell
City
E. H. Morrison
Gilmer Re elected Superintendent of Graham Public Schools
The Graham school board unanimously re elected I T Gilmer as superintendent for two years recognizing his service. The Graham High School was placed on the Southern List of Accredited Schools and graduates may enter Southern colleges without exams. Domestic arts and science departments were expanded with support from M K Graham and the Graham Lions Club. State and federal aid funded teacher salaries. over one hundred girls enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. Gilmer
Graham Public Schools
Gilmer
Graham High School
Graham
M. K. Graham
Graham Lions Club
Thirtieth District Court convenes Monday session
The March term of the Thirtieth District Court convened here Monday with Judge Wilson presiding. Numerous cases were disposed including several dismissals and judgments by default, divorce rulings, and removal of minority disabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins Townsite Co
James H. Poll, Jr
Corene Burrow
C. E. Burrow
L. L. Arnold
Eunice Arnold
Addie Hasford
J. T. Hasford
Henry Grady Rothell
Graham Insurance Agency Receives Fire and Fidelity Business
The Graham Insurance Agency has bought the fire tornado fidelity and compensation insurance line from Pat Bryan who will focus on life accident and health insurance. Bryan’s records are transferred to Graham which represents more than thirty major companies and will handle this line going forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Insurance Agency
Fidelity
Pat Bryan
Bryan
C L S C Meets With Mrs Hinson On Citizenship Lesson
The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle gathered February 25 at Mrs Chas E Hinsons home for a thirty minute business session led by president Mrs H E Griffin. Citizenship was taught by Mrs S A Penix with two sides led by Mrs Russell and Mrs Harris. Miss Green spoke on her trip to the Democratic National Convention and Mrs Miller read a poem. A social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Chas. E. Hinson
H. E. Griffin
S. A. Penix
Russell
Harris
New State Highway Designated for Young County
Judge D. Walker secretary of the Graham Chamber of Commerce received a telegram from the State Highway Department announcing the designation of the East West Highway from Texarkana to the New Mexico line. The line from Graham to Aspermont completes a major route and adds east west and north south highways for Young County to be state maintained. Walker secured meetings at Haskell backing the project and earned credit for the successful designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Walker
Graham Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Department
Texarkana
New Mexico Line
Nee
Graham
Aspermont
Young
Walker
Haskell
Young County
Farmers Organize Cotton Association in Young County
Farmers from across the country gathered last Saturday to form the Young County unit of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association. G. L. Hicks of Dallas spoke on cooperative marketing. Officers elected: J. M. Barnett president, G. B. Underwood vice president, F. G. Wiley secretary treasurer. Directors: W. W. Storm, R. J. Wood, G. A. Bills, J. L. Cox. The meeting fostered a cooperative spirit and satisfaction among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young County
Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
G. L. Hicks
Dallas
J. M. Barnett
Loving
G. B. Underwood
F. G. Wiley
Bunger
W. W. Storm
R. J. Wood
Graham
G. A. Bills
J. L. Cox
Van Dyke Literary Society Announces Officers And Plans
The Van Dyke Literary Society organized January 13 named for Henry Van Dyke. Officers listed include Eva Mae Jordan president Lena Taylor secretary Evelyn Jordan critic and Tommie Allen sergeant-at-arms. Meetings every other Friday for forty five minutes with upcoming program on Henry Van Dyke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
van Dyke Literary Society
Henry van Dyke
Eva Mae Jordan
Lena Taylor
Evelyn Jordan
Tommie Allen
Mattie Q. Price
Margaret Hoy
Twalahey
Mildred Stevens
Cora Mayes
Leader Moves Mr Berry Figures to 1926
Mr F M Berry, a substantial citizen of the Bunger community, moved his figures on The Leader up to the year 1926 this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Berry
Berry
His Uncle s Niece Play Earns DeMolay Praise at High School
The Graham Chapter of the Order of DeMolay presented His Uncle s Niece in the High School auditorium last Friday. Under Miss Lillie Mae Calvin and Miss Verna Evans, the cast included Richard Trate and Frances Felton among others. Net proceeds exceeded one hundred dollars as the DeMolay Orchestra provided music and vaudeville stunts impressed the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Chapter
Order of DeMolay
Lillie Mae Calvin
Verna Evans
Richard Trate
Robi. Moore
Frances Felton
Robert Fowler
Dora Hale
Alice Malcolm
Dora
Nel Reeves
Sarah Ann Mullen
Happy Valley
Louise Bell
Simon F. Felton
Frank
Howard Farmer
Philander Filmore
Barton Atchezon
Timothey Slaye
Gardner
Jim Bowron
Silas Sickelmore
James Atcheson
Simon
Frances
Barton Atcheson
Keith Circuit
Thornton
Russell
Blaxton
Fauntleroy
Jack Fauntleroy
DeMolay
DeMolays
Mineral Weils
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Mobley Moves Abstract Office to Tidwell Building
W G Mobley has moved his abstract office from the courthouse to the Tidwell building at the northwest corner of the square due to growth from expanding oil lease business and recent incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Mobley
Court House
Tidwell Building
Judge R F Arnold Dies Not Now, Ill at Home
Judge R F Arnold, long seriously ill at his Henrietta home, was transported by ambulance to his son Judge Fred T Arnold's Grove Street residence after his wife died last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Arnold
Henrietta
Fred T. Arnold
Grove Street
Moore Visit For Mrs Moore Suffering From Flu
Mr. A. D. Moore traveled from Flint Creek on Tuesday to obtain medicine for Mrs. Moore who has a severe flu and persistent cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Moore
Flint Creek
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Presbyterian C. E
West Texas C. OF C
Thirtieth District Court
C.L.S. C
Charles Hinson
Farmers Organize Cotton Association
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