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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1926

Page

12

Lone Oak Club Meeting Reports Protective Diet Program

The Lone Oak Club met with Mrs. B. T. Champion on April 30 with seven members and one new member. Miss Norfleet Grimes led topics on diet and emotion and the group discussed improving family meals. The Girls 4H Club demonstrated a chicken cookery and canned meat, with aprons and caps awarded. An ice cream supper is planned May 21 to fund a representative to the A and M Short Course, and the next meeting is set with Mrs. Carl Johnston. Finis were visitors in town Sunday.

B. T. Champion Norfleet Grimes J. G. Hawkins May Shatto Mrs R. E. Senkel Carl Johnston

Busy Farming Section Sees Cotton Planting and Final School Days

Farmers report a busy season with cotton planting or prep underway. Gardens look healthy and the school year ends soon. A program is planned Friday night led by Principal Lois Cook and teacher Miss Jessie B Stegall. Arthur Slader suffered a broken arm from a car crank accident but is recovering. Families from Crawford and Herndon attended Sunday School in Jermyn, with others going home for dinner after services.

Lois Cook Jessie B. Stegall Arthur Slader Mr. Crawford Mr. Herndon Jermyn Mabel Worsham Gertrude Gachter Lillie Crawford Melvin Burkett Jess Farmer

Lucille Local Notes City Church and Births

Local singers and Sunday School services filled the week. Several families share visits, new baby born April 27, and many farmers start cotton planting. News of illnesses includes Mrs. Chick and Mrs. Stephens. Hart Wester dies near Mineral Wells. funeral at McAdams Cemetery. Sympathy offered to the Pembertons.

R. G. Chick Newt Stephens Manly Graford Jacob Mills Anson H. B. Hogan Breckenridge Fred McAvoy F. C Jim Rodgers Palo Pinto John Bridges Bill Boyd Baby Holt Parvel Chick Carter Bend Hugh Gilmore Near Whitt F. C. Rodgers Fannie Chick Susie Mae Boyd Hubert Graham George Daves Hart Wester Mineral Wells McAdams Pickwick Alfred Pemberton

Sunday School Attendance Tops Previous Week At Baptist Church

Attendance rose to eighty five last Sunday with a goal of ninety five for next Sunday set by Supt. F. G. Wiley. A girls quartet won the singing over a boys quartet, and local residents note community visits and small local rearrangements including farm leasing and school sports results.

The Baptist Church F. G. Wiley Lennie Ribble Mary Florence Bunger Pauline Strickland Arthur Thomas Terrell Watson Carrol Poe William Strickland J. A. Strickland Plemons Texas R. B. Whittenburg Lee McLaren Archer City T. F. Weldon Ben Weldon Pickwick Ming Bend O. M. James Castro County H. L. Childress McAlester Oklahoma A. E. Knudson George Mahaney Fort Worth Graham High School Sam Goldwater O. M. James Farm

Flint Creek Pie Supper Aids Club Fund

The Monument Flint Creek Home Demonstration Club held a pie supper raising 34.50 to fund a member’s A M Short Course trip. Miss Lillie Crawford won prettiest girl, while Mr Arthur Moore was joked as ugliest man. Fifteen members met with Mrs Fred Cox to discuss Protective Diet and Emotions on Eating. Next meeting with Mrs Rubenkoenig.

Monument-Flint Creek Home

Indian Mound News Sees Social Visits and Health Hopes

Mrs B W Drum and sister Mrs A Bird and sons Truett and Willie Harrell visited their father J S Fisher and sister Minnie Fisher. Many neighbors called and visited, Miss Hazel Fisher and Catherine spent time with Margie Easterling, and Ethel Rutherford visited Red Top. Gardens and chickens grow, Billy Fisher reports a good corn stand. Bro W L Grubbs ill with flu, prayers for all sick. Next Saturday night and Sunday preaching days with Brother.

B. W. Drum A. Bird Truett Willie Harrell J. S. Fisher Minnie Fisher G. W. McComas Mr. Simpson Hazel Fisher Catherine Margie Easterling Ethel Rutherford Red Top Truett Bird Graham Ruth McComas Bird Lillie Hoggard Billy Fisher Tom Ward Ruby Hawkins Greenville W. D. Howe Fred Zarno Ruth Fisher Olney Ruth W. P. Fisher W. L. Grubbs

Community Outing and Family Visits Mentioned

Smith invites all to join and bring a guest. Local names Truett Bird Charlie Mc Gehee Jim Robinson Margie Easterling Goldie Easterling Hazel Fisher Dollie Thomas Ola attend. Sun Brazos River kodaking noted. Leland Bryan family Pattie Lee visit Roy Bryan’s home Sunday evening. Floyd McComas family visit Humble in Graham. W H Simpson family visit Graham. Roy Bryan and wife visit Mrs. Bryan in Rocky Mound. Effie Bryan calls on Grandpa Fisher Sunday evening.

Graham Roy Bryan Mrs. Bryan Rocky Mound Effie Bryan Grandpa Fisher

Dissolution of Farmers Milling Company Partnership

The Farmers Milling Co. formed by Jim J. Jones and J. E. Askew dissolves by mutual consent. Jim J. Jones buys Askew’s interest and assumes all debts. All accounts due are to be paid to Jones, who will continue business under Farmers Milling Company.

Farmers Milling Co Jim J. Jones J. E. Askew Farmers Milling Company

Bread Run Stymied by Home Cooking Sign

A lighthearted exchange shows a mother asking Johnny about a loaf of bread. He cites a closed store, then notes a sign in the window advertising home cooking, implying a change in business hours or offerings.

Johnny

Equal Hem Curtains Improve Longevity and Versatility

The note explains that making hems of equal width on top and bottom allows curtains to be hung upside down later, extending their life compared to always hanging them in one orientation. It emphasizes practical durability.

Extend Umbrella Life By Monthly Oil in Top Notch

A simple maintenance tip suggests pouring a few drops of oil into the umbrella top notch about once a month. This lubrication prevents rust on the rib ends and can double the umbrella’s lifespan.

Quip Outtake Sparks Laugh Amid Banter Debate

The remark plays on mutual agreement and doubt, highlighting a playful exchange about harmony and error. Both speakers tease the idea that agreement might be risky, ending in lighthearted humor.

Prune Wrinkle Trick With Cold Cream Endorsed

A domestic science expert claims the method to smooth prune wrinkles is to rub them with cold cream for several nights. The unusual tip reflects era home remedy advice promoting cosmetic rubbing over other treatments.

Mother's Day Observed at First Methodist Church

Rev T Edgar Neal announces Mother's Day at the First Methodist Church for next Sunday with enhanced ceremony. Flower girls in vestibules provide flowers, ushers will be mothers, and songs honor mothers. The sermon theme is Mothers the Makers of Men with a flower token for the oldest mother. Sunday night addresses young people on Square Pegs in Round Holes. Visitors invited.

T. Edgar Neal First Methodist

Mothers Day at First Christian Church Echoes 1924 Proclamation

Next Sunday at First Christian Church marks Mothers Day with red or white flowers for living or deceased mothers. Special music and youth poems accompany sermons on The Greater Tie and The Peril of Youth. No services May 16 and 23 due to Klingman attendance elsewhere. May 30 is his farewell Sunday.

Woodrow Wilson Jesus David Brother Klingman Electra

When Love Grows Cold Lavishly Brought to Liberty

Mrs Rudolph Valentino stars in Laura Jean Libbeys When Love Grows Cold at the Liberty Theatre May 12 and 13. The production features lavish scenery gowns boots and interiors with Natacha Rambova praised as a striking screen icon and wife of the famous sheik of the movies.

Rudolph Valentino Laura Jean Libbey Liberty Theatre Valentino Natacha Rambova

Citation Notice in 1926 Young County Court Case No 8063

The State of Texas commands the sheriff to publish this citation weekly for four weeks in the county area to summon Sylphia Tynes and numerous heirs and parties including G W Hoak and Willie Hoak as plaintiffs in district court to answer a petition filed May 4 1926 in case No 8063 set for the 1st Monday in June 1926 in Graham Texas.

State OF Texas Young County Sylphia Tynes E. W. Perry Geo. L. Perry R. L. Foard Robert L. Foard Eva Howard Evylen C. Howard Evlyn C. Howard Evaly C. Howard Evly C. Howard Evalyn C. Howard Joe McDaniel R. A. McDaniel Graham Texas A. D G. W. Hoak Willie Hoak George L. Perry Evyln C. Howard Evaly C

Land dispute in Young County seeks title by adverse possession

In Young County Texas a petition in trespass to try title targets 112 acres from the Sylphia Tynes Survey seeking title by five and ten year statutes of limitation and adverse possession. The plaintiffs Howard and McDaniel heirs pray for title possession removal of clouds and costs with court to vest title in them. May 4 1926. Willie Riggs clerk.

Allen S. E S. W. Cor Willie Riggs District Court Young County Graham Texas A. D L. S Rubye Lee Edens

Constable's Sale in Young County Texas 1926

Notice of execution sale by Constable J D Dawson under an order from the District Court of Young County to satisfy a $2,857.25 judgment in favor of The First National Bank of Graham against G F Browning. Sale set for June 1, 1926 at the Graham courthouse, with undivided mineral interests in specified surveys offered for cash.

District Court of Young County First National Bank of Graham Texas G. F. Browning William T. Carter R. E. Lynch Clear Fork Oil & Gas Company J. D. Dawson

Citation Publication for Eda Exene Steiner

Young County issues a summons requiring Eda Exene Steiner to appear at the next regular term by publication once weekly for four weeks in a local newspaper or the nearest district publication if no local paper exists. The notice directs publication prior to the return day.

State OF Texas Young County Eda Exene Steiner 30Th Judicial District

Divorce Petition in 30th District Court of Graham County

In Graham County on June 7 1926 a petition filed May 5 1926 in case No 8065 by Fred J. Steiner against Eda Exene Steiner asks the court to dissolve their marriage. The couple wed September 19 1921 in Valley City North Dakota and separated January 6 1923 after she left him, with the plaintiff alleging abandonment and seeking divorce and costs. Judge Willie Riggs signs the notice under the court seal.

Ome County Graham Fred J. Steiner Eda Exene Steiner Valley City North Dakota Willie Riggs Young County L.S Rubye Lee Edens

Announcements for Representative and County Official Seats

Public notices list candidates for the 109th district representative J. H. Timberlake and G. W. Ware, and County Judge candidate W. F. Parsley. The terse announcement informs readers of approved contenders in the local election.

J. H. Timberlake G. W. Ware

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lone Oak Clubs Finis Flint Creek News Lucille Bunger News Flint Creek Indian Mound News Washington, D. C Little Albert Larko Daughters of American Revolution Washington John Campbell Denver Colorado First Christian Church Jameson Fashion Shop Graham and Bryson, Texas Constable’s Sale Congress B. D. Sartin W. D. Macfarlane E. G. Thornton 30Th Dist Ben P. Allred Joe B. Carrigan W. F. Parsley J. H Jim) Choat W. H. Kennedy N. S. Farmer Geo. S. Berry Henry C. Carpenter W. E. Steele T. FE. Wallace Sam Copeland W. W Bill) Martin L. H Bud) Harris J. B. Foster J. E. Binkley Velma Weisenman Etna Wilkinson Constable J. D. Hodges M. T. Phillips J. E Parsons H. I. Reynolds Joel Edens J. Wiley Moore A. C. Anderson A. A. Donnell C. W. Akers Mack H. Sims For Justice Peace J. T. Rickman
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