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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
1
Citizens urged funding and planning for a girls dormitory at Graham High School to ease crowding and attract students. A committee will hire an architect to assess the old building for dormitory use and report back, with a fall occupancy target and possible addition of a new teacher.
Gaines B Hall pastor invites all Graham and surrounding area churches to cooperate in a tent revival starting June 11 led by Rev John E McLean of Fort Worth. He urges daily prayer lists and unified effort for a great revival, asking the town to join as one.
Mr Waples, agent for John S S Oglesby public accountant, has spent two weeks compiling a complete county financial report. It will detail money received and paid out, sources and purposes, covering November 1914 through May 1916. The publication awaits approval from Mr Oglesby and is expected next week.
The letter expresses gratitude for the goodwill and confidence from customers after Mr Short's departure. It states the new owners are familiar with the business methods and will maintain the past standard. Short's sale of his entire interest signals trust in the new management and stronger purchasing power.
The C L S C held a Thursday meeting with roll call on national songs and a talk on planets. Woodmen and Circle members praised Orth hospitality at a recent decoration and music by the W O W band. Mary Mayes, aged, ill with pneumonia, rests better today with family by her side. A Fidelis class farewell party featured girls and treats. Messages of thanks go to Loving, Graham and nearby for support during a family illness and death. Mr and Mrs Burton and Mr and Mrs Portwood note short visits to Ft Worth and Boyd. Priscilla Club suspends meetings until after the Methodist gathering.
Graham High School ends a record year with large attendance and one of the largest graduating classes. Seniors plan a burlesque fundraiser at the opera house to help pay the annual, then attend a baccalaureate sermon at the Baptist church. The closing exercises will feature a Vale dictorian and Salutarian and an outside orator, aiming for a large crowd.
Elmer Still six year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Still was scalded when he overturned a tub of boiling water used for the weekly wash. The child’s condition worsened and doctors fear he will not recover despite care from his grandfather J W Still who spent days at the home.
Last Saturday night Mrs. Southall's class held a lawn social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Rickman. About thirty Junior boys and girls attended with each inviting a guest. Many games were played and vanilla ice cream and cake were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Southall Mrs. Farmer and Mrs. R. F. Short.
The Presbyterian church program features Nat G. Price leading with The Blessings of Peace and how to get Them. Song 89, Scripture John 14 27 read by Lois Morrison, Leader's Talk A picture of Peace by Pat Tackett. A Wonderful Vision by Mrs Z A Hudson. Song 52. Minute Talks on Blessings of Peace Reading Lois Weir Benediction. Team names and dates not provided.
John Mayes of Marlow Oklahoma arrived last night in response to a message informing him of his mother's serious illness.
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