Automobile Charity Drive Report on Graham Contributions
A. D. Stewart submits a Graham United Charities report with donor lists for 1923 and comments on aid given to widows. He highlights major gifts from M. K. Graham ois, Jno E Morrison & Co, First National Bank, and others, and recalls aiding widows by housing, hospital care, clothing, and transport to Tulsa and Roswell, noting local generosity and the moral aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Stewart
United Charities
Graham
M. K. Graham
Ois
Jno
E. Morrison & Company
First National Bank
Good Fellows
I. Tidwell & Sams Occu
Bree Kath
Graham Insurance Hans Jd
Alexander Dry Goods Co
C. Fay
Isealny
Mallows Drug Store
G. B. Johnson
Willard Service Station
Liberty Filling Station
What the Spider Was Looking For What the Spider Was Looking For
Mark Twain, writing for a small mining camp weekly, received a subscriber letter claiming a spider in the newspaper. He answered that the spider found in the paper signified nothing good or bad luck. it was watching which merchant did not advertise so it could target that store and spin a web for a peaceful life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Gias
Two Breckenridge Clerks Sentenced For Bank Fraud
Orval Hargett and H D Johnson, clerks at First National Bank in Breckenridge, were sentenced in Federal court at Abilene for defrauding their employer. Hargett allegedly obtained 6700 dollars and Johnson about 22000 dollars by manipulating bank checks. Sums were deposited in other banks nationwide. The bank was protected by bondsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckenridge Bank
Orval Hargett
H. D. Johnson
Abilene
First National Bank
Hargett
Johnson
Bargain Balcony to Close for Summer Sale
Street & Co announces a two week period of greatly reduced prices in the Bargain Balcony department ending after the summer sale. All goods in this department will be sold out.
Revival Services At Presbyterian Church Draw Growing Attendance
Dr Cunningham ministers compelling sermons as revival meetings continue through the next ten days with two daily services at ten in the morning and seven forty five in the evening. A special Mother's Day service is planned for next Sunday morning with open invitation to all. Gary Smith Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
Gary Smith
Koenig Hiller wed in Cuero Texas union of two locals
Miss Bertha Koenig of Cuero and Mr Felix Hitler of Graham were married April 24 in Cuero Texas. The bride known as a popular Cuero girl, the groom long time Cuero resident now shop foreman at LeSage Motor Co in Graham. After marriage they reside at Stimson Apartments East Fourth Street.
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Bertha Koenig
Cuzco
Felix Hitler
Graham
Cuero
Texas
Koenig
Hiller
LeSage Motor Company
Stimson
East Fourth Street
Radio Schedule and Special Features for May Broadcasts
WBAP and Star Telegram outline daily markets weather and sports on 485 and 400 meter bands with special May 13 to May 19 programming. Notes include Sabbath services, concerts, and a 476 meter shift effective May 15, plus a silent night long-distance record promo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture, Fruits, Vegetables and
Financial Review
First Methodist Church
J. W. Bergin
Will Foster
BBAP
Sam S. Losh
Y. M C
Mount Gilead Negro Baptist Church Orchestra
E. Clyde Whitlock
Ida Epps
Mary Byron
Euterpean Club
Cornelius Quartet
The
Texas Hotel Orchestra
Star-Telegram
Henry Chapel notes flood and local happenings in The Leader
The Henry Chapel column reports a flood on April 24 surrounding Elmer McMillen’s home, school closing with a picnic, and limited attendance due to rain. It mentions Miss Bessie leaving for Jacksboro, Moran oil workers building rigs, new rig on H T Glidewell, Albert and Frank Moran returning to Fort Worth, Mary Belle Wade visiting grandparents, Ford Day at Graham, Arch Couch visits, and upcoming farm produce readiness for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Chapel
Elmer McMillen
Bessie
Hame
Jacksboro
Moran
H. T. Glidewell
Albert
Frank Moran
Fort Worth
Mary Belle Wade
L. P. Moran
Ford
Graham
W A. Ribble
W. H. Jarnagin
Arch Couch and Family
le Farmer
Johnsons Return From New Orleans Visit
Judge C W Johnson and his wife returned last week from an extended visit to New Orleans. The judge was ill with flu, spent time in hospital, and is now back at his desk and eager to stay busy. The Leader previously noted his earlier vacation two years ago. This spring, a brief leave followed his lengthy work, but health is improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Johnson
New Orleans
Johnson
Georgia man hides from hoodoo by staying in bed all day
A Georgia man spent Friday the 13th in bed to dodge bad luck. He chose a location famed for danger and death, said to be the place where more lives have ended than anywhere else. Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sun Spots Drive Unseasonal Paris Heat Wave
Paris endures a May heat wave as straw hats and diaphanous gowns appear on the boulevards. Scientists explain the phenomenon as May heat followed by cooler June and July, with the Institut de France noting changes in sunspot activity over the past five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Institute de France
Doctor dies after self inoculation with deadly germs
Vienna report states Dr. Hermann Koerner injected himself with dangerous germs to test their impact. His self experiment led to a fatal illness that killed him within three days despite an antitoxin he had developed.
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Vienna
Hermann Koerner
Lions in Action Show and Baseball Game at Graham Park
The Graham Lions Club hosts a style show and a big baseball game at the Graham ball park Friday at 2 30 PM. Ladies are urged to enter as drivers, with prizes for best lady drivers. Debutante cars, pilot runs, and nondecorated entries. Proceeds fund Liberty Park improvements. Breckenridge Lions visit, luncheon and chicken barbecue to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Lions’ Club
Ball Park
Graham
Young County
Moody Bros
Oaklands
Graham Buick Company
Oil Belt Motor Company
Studebakers
Shamrock Motor Company
LeSage Motor Company
Texas Motor Company
Rebbine-Mason Company
Cverianus and
Wyllis-Knights
Hubbard Motor Co
Durant and
Star
Liberty Park
Graham Lions
Breckenridge
Jess Warren
G. W. Miller
W. G. Smith
John Lynch
John Meyer
A. T. Barrett
Breckenridge Lions
Graham Boys
Dr. Morris
R. V. Tidwell
H. B. Cogdell
J. C. Lovelace
Dr. Griffin
Stephens County
Masonic Club
Lions
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A.D. Stewart
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Roswell
New Mexico
Hill County
Hillsboro
Charity Board
Presbyterian Church
Bill Mogren
Bob McMahon
Mojave Desert
California
WBAP
PT. Worth Star-Telegram
L. L. Withers
Miss Duncan
Saxophone Sextet
Ballinger
Henry
Lincoln
Fordson
S. W
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