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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1926
Page
6
In remembrance of Mrs George Gilmore friends write of her departure from life and faith in heavenly reunion. They express grief yet joy in eternal joy, noting her passages to eternal rest and the belief in meeting again. The tribute closes with a message of comfort and faith.
Mrs J C Hawkins hosted a Tuesday afternoon party for Ras Shoemate's seventh birthday with ice cream and cake. Guests included Jewel and Inez Bobo James Worthey Wade Orr Dan Orr Jack and Jane Putman Thelma Hughes S D Brown and others.
Mr and Mrs Fred Rubenkoenig of the Flint Creek community were Graham visitors Monday.
Miss Norfleet Grimes leads a special Monday session at Mrs. Seth Choate’s home to train Mrs. Lee Jones Mrs. Jesse Jones and Mrs. R L Henderson in starting table runners for the October fair. Present were several club members who began work and enjoyed tea cakes. The club aims to improve and pride in the girls’ progress is high.
Mrs Susan Mowery joined by family from Megar gel and neighbors enjoyed a sunny Sunday visit at the local pump station. Attendees included H Mowery Elbert Mowery John Rubenkoenig L C Hunter Henry Hunter Joe Mowery Earl Taylor and their children Miss Marguerite Casey and Miss Ida Hunter.
Mrs Lisle Skinner and her baby returned this week to their home in Waco after a pleasant visit with relatives here.
The millionth Chevrolet, a 2,000,000th model, ascended the 45 degree Capitol steps in Jackson as 7,000 spectators braved heavy rain. The stunt, seen by state lawmakers, demonstrated power and braking while a parade of Chevrolets preceded the demonstration and officials spoke.
Mr and Mrs Paul Boaz and Miss Mary Boaz will drive to Enid Oklahoma Sunday for a week with Mrs Boazs father and brothers who are soon leaving for an extended visit and vacation tour of Europe
Wesley Institute in San Antonio sends over a hundred Mexican boys yearly across the border to become gospel preachers and Christian workers. The program promises an independent middle class of Christian homeowners in Mexico, fostering regional peace and better relations with neighboring states. The piece questions whether a few thousand dollars could be better spent.
Seven hundred pastors and Church Federation members sent petitions from their congregations to the Senate subcommittee conducting the prohibition inquiry in Washington. The petitions urge more drastic enforcement of the prohibition law.
Pastor Bob Shuler reports 512 pledge tithers in a two month campaign at Trinity Church Los Angeles. At the Easter service without any pre Easter drive, more than 100 members joined and 29 infants were baptized, according to Mrs A M Graham Supt of Publicity.
Mr. Price Beach, superintendent of the courthouse and grounds, prides himself on a well kept yard. Recent rains revived the grass but he has managed to keep it under control. People cut across the grounds forming a beaten path between the north and east gates. Dr. C. R. Taylor of North Carolina visits Graham after attending the Southern Baptist Convention in Houston.
Several Graham residents traveled to Bunger to view the wood play The Daughter of the Desert staged by Bunger school pupils. A large crowd planned to attend as the boys and girls performed their best. Mr and Mrs F A Gruby and Mrs W H Dyer with Miss Maude Gruby had spent the winter elsewhere then departed last Saturday for Rock Island Illinois. Mrs Dyer and Miss Gruby joined them for the trip to Fort Worth.
The Leader appeals for visitors at Graham’s commencement to submit guest names by phone or mail to avoid errors. Names of attendees are not secured by the paper and readers are urged to provide the list.
Mr Emmett Stewart from Florida joins the subscription list. His father W A Bill Stewart has long subscribed and Brandon, Emmett’s brother, has subscribed since moving to the Vernon oil fields.
Henry T. Smith sustained a broken leg last week when a large truck tire blew out after being rolled onto the sidewalk. The tire had been repaired at a local tire shop and was being hammered on the rim to fit it when it failed.
Mr and Mrs W D Spivey hosted all their children on Mother's Day. Mr and Mrs John Spivey traveled from Fort Worth and Mr and Mrs E H Huckabee from Abilene joined others living in Graham. Mrs Huckabee and their baby stayed a week.
Mrs. Ella Gilmore, wife of George Gilmore, died Saturday May 15 after a prolonged illness. She was active in the Methodist Church and Sunday School, a devoted wife and mother, and beloved by many. She leaves a husband, three children, five brothers, and one sister. The body rests in Gooseneck Cemetery. The notice thanks those who cared for her and names several women as angels of mercy.
The Young County Singing Convention meets at the Boy Scouts Hall in Olney on Sunday May 30 starting at 10 o clock. A large crowd is expected with several good quartets as entertainment. Dinner on the ground and singing all day. Sidney L. Baldwin, Secretary.
We thank friends for kind words and deeds during our father and grandfather's illness and death. Special thanks for flowers from J. E. Moreland and Family J. A. Moreland and Family W. V. Moreland and Family.
Mr. Ed Cox and family visited Bellevue to see his twin brother Edley Cox editor of the Bellevue News. They attended commencement exercises at Bowie on Sunday at eleven o'clock.
Frances L Gregg executrix of W W Gregg files in Young County Texas an application to lease 160 acres of land including Subdivision 17 of Young County School Land Abstract 1284 and south 80 acres of J J Cantwell Survey Abstract 1586 The County Court in Graham will hear at 10 am May 31 1926 to contest the action and objections may be presented.
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