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Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1913

Page

12

Shower party honors Miss Akin with rainbow themed gifts

In March a large group of Miss Akin's friends gathered to celebrate with a rainbow decor shower. Guests wrote love stories using song titles, received prizes and handkerchiefs, and enjoyed piano numbers. The event ended with a pot of gold treasure hunt and festive refreshments.

Miss Akin Rere Invita Gan Minnie Eric Rubenkoenig Miss Garrett A. A. Morrison Elsie Ru- Denkoenig Bix Tone J. N. Ru Enkoenig

Les Hiboux Club Hosts Pauline McJimsey Bridge Event

The Les Hiboux Club greeted hostess Pauline McJimsey last Thursday afternoon from 3 to 6 with four progressive bridge games. Mrs W D Norman achieved the top score and won a pair of pink ribboned chafing dishes. Vera Norman took second in a cut. Dainty refreshments were served to sixteen guests.

Les Hiboux Club Pauline McJimsey W. D. Norman Vera Norman

Priscilla Club Welcomes New Members and Plans March Meeting

The Priscilla Club spent a pleasant afternoon with Mrs. J. Ha Bowman last Tuesday. Eleven members attended and Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Hudson joined as new members. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Widmayer on Tuesday afternoon, March 18.

Priscilla Club

Granny Washburn Celebrates 85th Birthday At Graham

The Graham community honors Granny Washburn as she turns 85 on Friday March 7. Friends throw a surprise party with a festive menu, gifts including six knitted bedspreads, and stories of her optimism. Local notes mention visits to Fort Worth Fat Stock Show and arrivals of new residents and visitors in Graham.

Mrs. Washburn Graham Granny Mesdames Jeffery Steen, Burns Bower Jack Washburn Clear Fork Billie Washburn Oklahoma Curtis Fort Worth Joe Washburn Witton Dooley R. G. Hallam Mrs. Hallam Mr. Hallam Mrs. Moberley C. G Vinson Graham Texas Joel Edens M. C. Kramer Charley Keen Farmer

Religious Column Recaps Sunday Services and Choir

The Sunday religious column notes rainy attendance at churches with Presbyterians tallying 69 and offerings. It highlights Rev Hall's sermon on Mark 16 15 and a male chorus singing Sweet Galilee. Methodist and Baptist services are summarized with themes of abiding in Christ and being in the right place, plus offerings and Bible School attendance.

Hall Christ God Miss Akin Methodist Church Christian Church Bible School Stallings John

Missionary Society Meets. March 6 Reported

The Graham Baptist Ladies Missionary Society met Thursday March 6 with Mrs Fannie Rutherford and 38 adults. 25 Bibles, 12 hundred Bible questions were led by Mrs High. The 23rd Psalm was recited in concert, offering $9.10. Next meeting scheduled for March 27 with Cuba study led by Mrs N. Farmer. Refreshments served. thanks given to Claud and Ross Rutherford for transport. The House passed the Boehmer bill requiring poll tax receipts plus an educational test for all voters.

Ladies Missionary Sec The Graham Baptist c Fannie Rutherford C. R. Taylor High Jeffry J. C. Short Cuba N. & Farmer Bro. CC R. Taylor Rutherford Dema Waters Beecher Baker Claud Ross Rutherford Society Boehmer

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