De Molay Band Returns Home After Victory Concert
The DeMolay Band celebrated its Mineral Wells victory with a concert in Graham. Officials protested a contest ruling favoring rival bands Graham and Haskell, claiming bias and a lack of hearing for the DeMolay group. The band, formed last summer, includes players aged fifteen to nineteen and earned local praise for progress and performance.
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Mineral Wells
Courtyard Park
Graham
Haskell
Dorcas S S Class Gathers At Graham Baptist Church
The Dorcas Sunday School Class of Graham Baptist Church met at Mrs. James Porter's home Monday afternoon from three to five. Mrs Porter guides the group with energetic teaching and aims to reach all young married women. Refreshments were served to Mesdames R D Allison George Bryant Billy Dowdle D D Casenbary J E Burdick G F McDonald and Townsend.
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Dorcas
Graham Baptist Church
James Porter
J. E. Burdick
G. F. McDonald and
Townsend
Barnett Elected Delegate to Seymour in Cotton Association
Due to heavy rain the Graham meeting of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association drew a smaller crowd than hoped. J. M. Barnett was chosen to represent Young County at the district gathering in Seymour on Saturday May 16, with other Young County members expected to attend. The district includes Hardeman Foard Knox Wilbarger Bayslor Throckmorton Young Archer and Baylor counties.
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Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Graham
J. M. Barnett
Young County
Seymour
Hardeman
Foard
Knox
Wilbarger
Bayslor
Throckmorton
Young
Archer
Baylor
Mrs Simpson Moves Millinery Store to Pohlman Building
Mrs Simpson relocates her millinery shop from the east side of the square to the Pohlman building on the west side. The vacated Riley Furniture Company space, formerly Presbyterian Church Sunday School quarters, will house her expanded stock. She invites customers to visit north of the National Theatre.
Nicolett Family Welcomes Nine And Half Pound Daughter
Graham residents report a new daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nicolett this afternoon. The infant weighs nine and one half pounds and is welcomed by many friends.
Summer School Opens Next Monday in Graham
Summer session begins May 18 with classes from fourth grade through high school if enrollment justifies. Principal Stanley H. Peavy will oversee the program, which meets State Department of Education standards and offers full credit. Pupils from other county schools may join to make up work or take new subjects under the regular high school staff.
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Stanley H. Peavy
State Department of Education
Graham
Graham Public Schools
Gary Smith
Calvary
Lois Johnson
J. W. W. Shuler
J. C. Lovelace
E. S. Graham
R. A. Duncan
C. A. Russell
Margaret Hoy
Kathryn Dye
Anthenaeums
Lester Corley
Howard Farmer
Addra Harris
Robert Jones
Nell Reeves
Ina Mae Bullock
Venetta Moon
Donald Stewart
I. T. Gilmer
Cecil Porter
Walter Schenck
Eunice Rubenkoenig
Louise Rubeinkoenig
Elsie Schlittler
Juanita Jackson
Opal Butler
Blanche Harlan
Eula Faye Williams
Ovel Ellen Walters
Nora Bell Fie
Mervyn Owens
Elinor Donnell
Pearl Hamilton
Ruth Stegall
Twalah Laquay
Edith Rubenkoenig
Louise Yancey
Barnett Cannon
Waltemar Stewart
Pitts Holman
Maralene Short
Mary Ida Wilkerson
Lena Taylor
Altha Northam
Nannie Taylor
East Ward
Shawnee
Shuler
Bessie
Bonnie Bryan
Wilma White
Joe Cockerell
Lucille Eddleman
Perrin Smith
Tina Humble
Life's Mirror
Jeanette McClure
America
Presbyterian Church Nearing Completion in Graham
Day by day residents monitor the growing Presbyterian Church as construction nears finish. The congregation has used the National Theatre as a temporary home and plans to open the new building on Sunday May 24. The modern, beautiful structure adds to Graham’s church cluster and civic pride. A detailed description will follow after the opening.
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Graham
Presbyterian Church
National Theatre
Miss Lois Johnson to Give Organ Recital
Miss Lois Johnson will present a pipe organ recital at the Methodist Church Friday from 7 30 to 8 00 preceding graduation exercises. A Baylor College Interscholastic Music Meet winner she is noted as a top state musician. The program includes works by Read Wagner McDowell Lemare Beethoven Wilson and Gounod.
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Lois Johnson
Methodist Church
R. Wagner
Edward McDowell
Andantino
E. H. Lemare
Charles Gounod
Lorene Martin
Irma Graham
Earl Morris
J. T. Butler
Nomia Barron
Adrian Barron
Mildred McKinney
Marguerite Carter
Frank Kennedy
Travis Graham
Bertha Copeland
Ted Clark
J. S. Burkett
Barbara Collier
Payne Hathcock
George Lisle
Shawnee School
Boger Price
Tina Humble
Blanche Burgess
Horace McBride
Bennie Landress
Henryetta Schuster
Daisy Pauline Tullis
Henry Wurtz
Neal Harlan
Edith Harlan
C. Klingman
Lee McGuire
Margaret Hoy
Eugenia Carlton
Ruthe Russell
Mitchell McLendon
Evelyn Jordan
Juanita Jackson
C. Fox Clarke
S. A. Penix
Mrs S A Penix Speaks On Mothers Day at Baptists
In the pastor’s absence the church choir and Mrs S A Penix presented an enjoyable program last Sunday evening at the Baptist Church. After several numbers the choir performed an anthem and Mrs Penix delivered a suitable talk on Mother to honor Mothers Day.
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the Baptist Church
S. A. Penix
Piano Recitals by Miss Lillie Calvin Pupils
Miss Lillie Mae Calvin closes a successful year as piano teacher in public schools with two recitals in the High School auditorium. The first, by her high school girls, is Tuesday evening May 19 at 8 o clock. the second, by grammar school pupils, is Thursday evening May 21 at 8 o clock.
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Lillie Mae Calvin
Huckabee and baby visit Spiveys in Abilene scene
Mrs. E. H. Huckabee and her infant daughter visit Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Spivey in Abilene. Grandpa Spivey remains at home to help entertain the grandchild during the visit.
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E. H. Huckabee
Baby
Abilene
W. D. Spivey
Grandpa Spivey
Graham Public Schools Graduation Exercises Details May 15
Graham public schools conclude term with 31 diplomas. Ceremonies span two days, include sermons, awards for perfect attendance, and multiple class graduations led by Judge S. A. Penix. Names include Juanita Jackson as valedictorian and numerous students from East Ward and Shawnee.
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Graham Public Schools
Mrs S Boyd Street Honors Miss Pate
Mrs S Boyd Street hosted a Tuesday afternoon reception in Miss Lillie B Pate a longtime Latin teacher at the local high school as she nears marriage to Mr Garrett of Wills Point The event featured music readings Irish dialect and Tennyson excerpts with gifts and refreshments for about fifty attendees.
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Boyd Street
Lillie B. Pate
Garrett
Wills Point
Louise Street
Q. Street
Harry Wadsworth
Frances Miller
Lillie Mae Calvin
E. S. Graham
Spencer Mayes
R. A. Duncan
John B. Rhea
Tennyson
Maud
Mary T. Hallam
Gaul
Pate
Rain continues as showers boost month totals
The Jupiter Pluvius pattern drenched the area with about eight inches in thirty days. Rain since April 14 added to a cool spell, aiding some crops while others suffer. farmers hope for sun to finish planting and germination improves, with oats promising a fair yield despite a poor wheat season.
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G. W. Black
Junior Band Concert Delights Courtyard Park Audience
A Friday evening concert by the Junior Band in the courtyard park drew praise for unexpected progress. Despite instruments being new to players, the DeMolay group may soon match them, with hopes for a repeat performance soon.
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Courtyard Park
Frank Aycock Dies at Age Fifty Three
Mr E R Aycock traveled to Corsicana on Sunday May 3 to attend his brother Frank Aycock’s funeral. He died early Sunday morning May 3. He worked for the Gulf Production Company as a trusted employee and is survived by his wife two daughters and many relatives. The funeral was conducted under the direction of the W O W, of which he was an honored member. He was fifty three years old.
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E. R. Aycock
Corsicana
Frank Aycock
Gulf Production Company
Captain and family plan extended Plains visit in summer
Capt A C White of Eliasville and Mrs White will travel with their son G R White to Meadow Texas and visit children on the Plains and in Oklahoma before returning home in the fall. Mrs White’s health may improve on the Plains during the summer. He ordered The Leader to follow him on the extended visit.
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A. C. White
Eliasville
Mrs. White
G. R. White
Meadow
Texas
Plains
Oklahoma
Graham Music Club Renders Pleasing Program
The Graham Music Club wrapped a successful year with a luncheon at the Capitol Hotel and an open program at the Methodist Church. Members and guests enjoyed Texas composer works, with a tribute to Grace Morley and plans to host a Lyceum next year.
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Graham Music Club
Capitol Hotel
Methodist Church
W. F. Schenck
C. E. Beavers
M. G. Cheney
R. A. Duncan
Cliff Groves
A. A. Morrison
I. T. Gilmer
F. C. Fay
W. O. Hickman
D. E. Stimson
H. R. Kruegel
J. C. Lovelace
W. H. Dyer
Jack Stewart
Spencer Mayes
W. E. Simpson
I. K. Parker
T. C. McCloud
C. Slaughter
E. S. Graham
J. B. Rhea
Misses Lillie Mae Calvin
Lyceum
Graham
Texas
Cheney
Wm. J. Marsh
Carl Venth
Guy Pitner
David Guion
Decoration Day Observed By W O W And Woodmen Circle
The W O W and Woodmen Circle will observe decoration day next Sunday. Members should meet in the hall at three o'clock with as many flowers as possible to march to the cemetery and decorate the graves of deceased members of both organizations.
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Woodmen Circle
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DE Molay
S. S
Mr.s Simpson
Annie Margaret Gilmer
Robert Klingman
Breckie Caudill
Sidney Donnell
Thelma Jones
Katherine Lamons
Grant Willis
Ben Atcheson
Marion Aycock
Louise Askew
Lucille Bennett
Haskell Easterling
J. W. Graves
L. J. Heighten
Sylvan McCoy
Tom Stinson
Garland Weir
Olen Hammond
Lee Aycock
Everett Butler
Bessie Bryan
Dorothy Binkley
Vera Stephens
Coy Eddleman
Agnes Mayes
Ewell Black
Earl Brewster
Truman
Bryant
Jewell Burgess
George Corse
Ruth Denson
Marguerite Fawks
Ruby Fry
Breverly Hemphill
Trula Hophines
Bernice Landress
Earl Montgomery
Lucile Moore
Edna Powell
Roger Price
Robert Lee Price
Lester Ringgenberg
Nadine Stewart
Eugene Coleman
Jim McGowan
J. W. McLendon
Floy Phillips
Nat Sanford
Samantha Alford
Louise Bell
Pauline Braddock
Ruby Brown
Verta Bryant
Elizabeth Corbin
Mary Eddleman
Eunice Gibson
Mary Louise Hallam
Lucile Klingman
Inez Lamons
Emma McLaren
Mila Frances Padgett
Clara Mae Parkinson
Gladys Woods
Mrs. S. Boyd Street
Junior Band
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