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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1917

Page

3

Parish News Sketches of Local Visits and Events

County Correspondence notes visits by Mrs Howard of Paradise and Mr Alexander of Roanoake with relatives and friends. Reports school out on Tuesday and a teacher leaving for Graham after four weeks. Socials include a Union Ridge entertainment and a Sunday singing at J H Killian's with many callers and visits among families. Citizens mention plans for Easter basket dinner and egg hunt, winter weather lingers, and Sunday School unsettled.

Howard Paradise Alexander Roanoake Brown Stewart Reed Graham Union Ridge J. H

Sandstorm News From Craig Point Area Notes Visiting Friends

Local notes report a day of sandstorm weather and updates on residents. Grandma JKillion is not well, Miss Mary Sue Wade has a sore hand, and various visits occurred including E A and Denver Killion at Mrs John Sadberry’s, Donald Burk with grandparents, and Mrs Tom Wixom’s trip from visiting her sick mother in Haffi county.

Dan Burk Robbins Etta Wade Walter Green Tom Wixom Amum Walter Hand Preston Lawrence John Orrell Nora Shannon Graham Denver Killion Upper Tank John Knight Delilah Robbins Gussie Cornish Minnie Nona Cornelius Earth Grandma Jkillion Mary Sue Wade Mesdames E. A John Sadberry Donald Burk Gossett Haffi County Will Miller Mesdames Ellen Harris

Riverside area notes heavy rain sought amid dry spells

The community reports continued dry conditions hindering wheat and oats while locals attend church and visit neighbors. A busy week includes sermons by Bro Dickson and Rev Cunningham, school activities with declamation winners Evelyn and Glenn Jordan, plus numerous social visits and a planned Baptist church project aiming for July occupancy.

Local visitors and accidents noted in brief

J A Brown and son visited bil herardue on Sunday while Luss Julia Timmons traveled to Fort Worth last Saturday. Lloyd McCalister saw Charlie Fitzgerald last Sunday. A Brumel fell from a load of wood last week and was hurt but not seriously. O E Dickson visited Mr and Mrs Lum Lage on Sunday.

J. A. Brown

Murray Sunday School Quiet as Usual and Social Notes

Sunday attendance at Murray Sunday school was small, with missions contributions totaling $3.50. Rev. Oder of Woodson preached. Lee Dixon shared Sunday dinner with Hilliard Taylor. Ike Brisco dined at J. M. Tomlinson’s, Grace Stewart visited the Carmacks, Tom Atcheson moved into town, Sam Wheeler dined with the Robinsons, J. T. Hamilton and the Robinson boys helped at home, and Mr. and Mrs. Masters visited R. D. Tyra.

Tom Price Proffitt J. A. Moreland Joe Taylor Graham Sunshine John Hardy Nance Charlie Mayes G. W. Robinson R. G. Taylor Tomlinson FE. E. Brockman Ivey May Mary Belle” Drew Murray Girls Teachy Masters of Woodson E. A. Hamilton D. D. Casenbary E. E. Brockman A. H. Harrison J. E. Moreland J. W. Holliway P. L. Maybin A. R. Robinson J. T. Hamilton Holloway L. E. Shifflett John Smith Shifflett Grace Taylor Robinson Mrs. Masters R. D. Tyra

Wheat Rain Delays Farm Tasks and Illness Report

Farmers report slow wheat growth amid dry spells with hoped rain to salvage yield. Grandma Steven at Mr. McMillan's place is ill with a cold as frost and ice were noted last night.

Thar Vick Steven Mr. McMillan Farmer

Henry Chapel Community News Recap From Finis Cemetery to Ford Rides

Henry Chapel notes report health improvements in Mrs. Mor en and others. Cemetery work at Finis, local visits from Bryson and Padford families, and church services led by Bro. Oliver. Several households hosted relatives, young people toured a gas well, and a sandstorm is described amid community updates.

Henry Chapel Moren Finis E. F. Smith Sam Bryson Della McClure Padford John Gilmore Lee Anderson Grandma Anderson Bro Oliver Morris Gliden Grandpa Vick Arthur Vick Anderson Edna Jarnagin Litt Perry Wright Alf Wright Frederick Newcastle Calvin Atwood Graham Rome

Weather and community notes from Mountain Home area

Cold weather and ice forecast concern local fruit and gardens while residents report house fire loss, farm activity, court attendance, oil company land leases, cattle dipping, and school entertainments. Visitors include Winnie Lisle, Ethel Horner, and Relatives from Graham Ming Kend Newcastle.

Mountain Home Mr. Cretsinger Jake Jones Roscoe Akers Graham Guy Casey Doll Bowen Dick Whittenberg T. L. Lisle Tom Beach Oil Company Lynn Winnie Lisle Ethel Horner Nora Whittenberg Akers Mrs. Jones Milton Bunger Georgie Mack Virgil McCaslin Newcastle Jennie Kutch Ming Kend Bill Tom Bunger Tom Tom Lisle Ch'laren J. E Bunger Tom B Virgil Mc‘aslin Bill Bunger

Mrs Nola Whittenberg Visits Graham Relatives

Mrs Nola Whittenberg visited relatives at Graham last week. The note mentions a trip to Graham for a doctor visit and passing a pencil to Blue Bell.

Nola Whittenberg Graham

Weather and social notes from a rural community

The week brought cold hints like winter with a light Thursday shower that benefited farmers little. Baseball practice was sparse and a game was not played. Local folks, including the Hazeltons, Corleys and Ramseys, share visits, travels to Oklahoma, property changes and plans for more community letters from Blue Bird and Blue Bell.

D. Cook Robert Ash Bunger Orlis Putman G. O. Hazelton Newby Corley Harry Hazelton J. P. Hodges Virgil Hazelton Oklahoma J. C. Ramsey Carl Hardson Golda Richardson Center Ridge Nona Richardson Blue Bird Blue Bell

Benner Loan Offers Cash Advances via Marshall & King

Dallas loan firm promises discounts on amounts from 200 to 10000 with payment terms tailored to borrowers. Local Young County agents perform own inspections for quick results. Call Marshall & King at their Graham National Bank office for details.

Benner Loan & Investment Company Dallas Texas Young County Marshall & King Graham National Bank

Horses and Mules Sale in Graham Texas

Sale notice lists cash on delivery terms for horses and mules in Graham Texas with buyers needing prompt payment.

Norris-Johnson Graham Texas

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