Local News Highlights From Graham and Vicinity
Light Crust flour touted as finest in America while W. McKinney visits Wichita Falls with an ill father. A son born May 15 to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Blevins. Rev. W E B Lockridge begins two week meeting at Archer City May 24. Photographs offered for graduates at Miller’s Studio. A number of Graham residents attend a Newcastle reunion. other notes on visitors and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. W. McKinney
Wichita Falls
A. E. Blevins
W. E. B. Lockridge
Archer City
Grahams News Briefs With Local Visits and Shippings
Mr. W R Goldston shipped a car of cattle to Fort Worth Monday. Mr. J F Owen, secretary-treasurer of Oil Cities Electric Co of Eastland, was a Graham visitor. Mr. and Mrs John Horn were Graham visitors Tuesday. Mrs H B Street has returned from Battle Creek. Leroy Brittain attended the Newcastle picnic last Thursday. Sam Ligon was in from his home near Loving Monday getting ready to harvest. For tested Field Seed see Bower Feed Store. Light Caust Flour promoted as the people's choice. Mr W J Bryant has been suffering from a crippled back this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ligon
Loving Monday
J. F. Owen
Oil Cities Electric Company of
Eastland
Owen and Hawkins Return From Panhandle Trip
Messrs. R. D. Owen and J. C. Hawkins arrived back Saturday from a Panhandle trip reporting heavy rains there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
R. D. Owen
J. C. Hawkins
Panhandle
Graham High School Reunion News and Local Portrait Rates
Mr. John Crow missed the Kutch Manning Reunion in Newcastle due to a family illness. Miller's Studio offers special rates on high grade portraits for Graham graduates. Capt. J. W. Burnett visited from his farm Monday and attended the Newcastle reunion. Mrs. Jonas Ely traveled to Pampa, Texas after a two week Graham visit with Mrs. L. E. Norman and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crow
Newcastle
Graham High School
Miller’s
J. W. Burnett
Jonas Ely
Pampa
Texas
Graham
L. E. Norman
Grain Binders Not Sold by Johnson Hardware Co
One eight foot and two seven foot MecCormick Deering grain binders remain unsold after the sale announced by G B Johnson Hardware Co.
Mrs Parkinson Improves After Illness Visit
Mrs. W. T. Parkinson, long ill, is improving and friends were glad to see her at church Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Parkinson
Revival preacher to deliver Royce commencement sermon
Rev. W. E. B. Lockridge will preach the commencement sermon at Royce next Sunday morning at eleven o'clock and plans to return to fill his own pulpit for the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. B. Lockridge
Royce
John Horn Improves Slowly After Flu Sufferings
John Horn recovering gradually after weeks of illness reports show many friends regret the long siege he faced and hope for a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Horn
John
Grain Binders Not Sold at Auction by Johnson Hardware
An 8 foot McCormick Deering grain binder and two 7 foot binders were not sold at the sale conducted by G B Johnson Hdwe Co. The items remain available for purchase or future offering.
Jameson Fashion Shop Millinery Ad on East Side Square
The notice promotes millinery offerings at Jameson Fashion Shop located on the east side of the square. It advertises the store as a source for hats and headwear in a classic retail style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameson Fashion Shop
City Drug Store
Mrs Owens Visits Morrison Friends in Graham Area
Mrs. Owens a former Graham citizen visited Mr and Mrs H L Morrison early this week and returned Wednesday to her Albany home. Her many friends here were glad to see her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens
Graham
H. L. Morrison
Albany
Baptist Leader Returns From Houston Meeting
Rev. G. W. Black came back Sunday from the Southern Baptist Convention in Houston. He expressed pleasure with the good work of Baptists in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Black
Houston
Southern Baptist Convention
Baptists of the South
Mayor Will Leslie Visits Daughter in Sherman
Sherman mayor Will Leslie attended a luncheon with his daughter Mrs. D. E. Stimson last week. The Rotary Club welcomed his presence at the Friday luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Leslie
Sherman
D. E. Stimson
Rotary Club
Eastern Star meeting draws state officer and attendees
Mesdames Lillian C. Widmayer Wat Mayes Joe W. Bickley Kate Lawrance and Carl Owens of Graham along with Susie Easterly and Lee Atcheson of South Bend attended Breckenridge for an Eastern Star gathering. Mrs. Widmayer holds a state office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian C. Widmayer
Wat Mayes
Joe W. Bickley
Kate Lawrance
Carl Owens
Graham
Susie Easterly
Lee Atcheson
South Bend
Eastern Star
Breckenridge
Widmayer
Electra High School Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev Klingman
Rev. C. C. Klingman will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for Electra High School on Sunday. He will soon move to Electra where he has been elected pastor of the First Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Klingman
Electra
Brother Klingman
First Christian Church
Visit Of Amarillo Family To Mrs Moreland
Mrs W T Moreland and son Boone of Amarillo and daughter Mrs R A Jeffries of Petersburg Texas visited Mrs Moreland's daughter Mrs Raymond L Reed during the last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Moreland
Boone Moreland
Amarillo
R. A. Jeffries
Petersburg
Texas
Street & Co Big Yard Sale Offer
Street & Co announces a one week sale offering a large quantity of fabrics at 15 cents per yard. The assortment includes Dressingham Cheviot Shirting Curtain Nets Bleached Domestic and Sea Island Domestic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Island
Local Store Serves Harvest Needs and Repairs
The store will operate day and night through harvest season to repair McCormick and Deering binders and Deering twine. Mr L D Lovett, Graham Oil Cities Electric manager, reports fifteen electric washing machines sold in a recent sale, making fifteen Graham women happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick and Deering
John Deere
Deering
G. B. Johnson How. CO
L. D. Lovett
Graham
Oil Cities Electric Company
G. B. Johnson Edw. CO
G. B. Johnson Hdw. CO
Bargain Textile Sale At One Week Event
Readable list shows a one week sale with fabrics priced at 15 cents per yard. Items include Dressingham fast colors and various domestic cloths. Names of fabrics scattered like Cheviot Shining and Sea Island Domestic appear in the ad.
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Sea Island
Indian trumpeter Bruce to headline high school program
Robert E. Bruce, a celebrated Indian trumpeter, will appear in the high school auditorium next Monday night May 24. He will be assisted by local talent and readers are directed to the Leader for more on Mr. Bruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Bruce
Mr. Bruce
The
Leader
Hound Matings Prompt Rivalry Over Litter Size
Mr. Lee Heighton reports his hound gave birth to sixteen pups last week. He notes rival Mr. Kent Williams, whose Russian wolfhound produced twelve puppies earlier, will lose ground in the comparison.
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Lee Heighton
Kent Williams
Traveling solicitor visits Graham for Graham visit
Mr. J. K. Luton, traveling solicitor and collector for the Wichita Daily Times for fourteen years, visited Graham this week. He is seventy seven years old and unusually active, and the Leader enjoyed his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Luton
Wichita Daily Times
Graham
Luton
Local Retailer Sells Mens Wear and Lingerie Lines
Robert R. Ward advertises men's shirts underwear and real silk hosiery plus ladies hose and lingerie. Miss Lou Stroud and Miss Minnie Rubenkoenig visited Stamford last Sunday. Mrs. Griffith joined them for a Graham visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Ward
Graham
Robert R. Ward
Lou Stroud
Minnie Rubenkoenig
Stamford
Mrs. Griffith
Mrs Howry and Paden Families Share Southern Trip News
Mrs Nannie Howry and relative went to Olney last Saturday. Mrs Howry is praised for her yards. Rev and Mrs T R Paden returned Tuesday from Houston after attending the Southern Baptist Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Howry
Olney
T. R. Paden
Houston
Southern Baptist Convention
Eastman Kodaks and Films at Snoddy & Son
Mr W L Kizer visited the street on Monday and the Leader enjoyed his company. Friends wish him ongoing improvement. For fresh staple and fancy groceries and meats see Mrs George at Fourth Street Grocery. Rev and Mrs W E B Lockridge and Mrs Ada Thomas returned Monday from Houston after attending the Southern Baptist Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastman Kodaks
Snoddy & Son
W. L. Kizer
W. E B. Lockridge
Ada Thomas
Houston
Southern Baptist Convention
Mrs Norman and daughter visit Dallas and plans for college
Mrs. L. E. Norman and her daughter Miss Lucille Carolyn spent the weekend in Dallas visiting Mrs. Art Ernest and Mrs. Brooks. They also visited S. M. A. where Miss Lucille expects to attend college in the fall.
Light Crust Flour Promises Satisfaction or Refund
Light Crust Flour offers a money back guarantee if the product does not satisfy. The offer states satisfied customers may request a refund, ensuring confidence in quality.
Sheriff Reports Arrests in Olney Hijacking Case
Sheriff J. B. Foster says several men have been arrested in connection with the Olney hijacking. Additional arrests have been made in the Graham wholesale house robberies from last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Foster
Olney
Graham
Social visit in Waco from Bettie Scott and Leroy Brittain
Miss Bettie Scott and Mr. Leroy Brittain visited in Waco this week. They were accompanied by Mrs. Lisle Skinner, who has spent the past two weeks visiting here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Scott
Leroy Brittain
Waco
Lisle Skinner
Local Pecans and Academic Elections Highlight Texas Notes
Mr. Jim Kelley of San Saba tends pecans for C. W. Johnson and others, praising earlier work on his own profitable orchard. W. L. Moffitt and L. B. Kidwell Jr. visit from Pasadena to stay with local families Jermyn. Baylor sophomore Avis Calvin is chosen as a junior representative to Student Self-Government for next year, daughters of T. O. Calvin and Mrs. Calvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Kelley
San Saba
Texas
C .W. Johnson
Sam Phillips
Kelley
W. L. Moffitt
L. B. Kidwell, Jr
Pasadena
California
W. D. Norman
J. W. Loving
Jermyn
Avis Calvin
Baylor
Belton
Calvin
T. O. Calvin
Summerour Western Wonder Cotton Seed Ad
Summerour Western Wonder cotton seed bred and grown by Summerour & Son Vernon Texas. One of the earliest maturing highest linting and heaviest yielding with a good staple known. Seed within reach of every farmer. Bower Feed Store Graham Texas representatives.
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Summerour
Summerour & Son
Vernon
Texas
Bower Feed Store
Graham
Air mail letter travels 1200 miles in 19 hours
Mrs. F. A. Gruby, visiting her daughters Miss Maude and Mrs. W. H. Dyer, received a letter from Rock Island Illinois mailed May 13 at 5 p.m. The item was the first air mail to Fort Worth, arriving the next noon, about 1200 miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Gruby
Maude
W. H. Dyer
Fort Worth
Rock Illinois
Ina Mae Bullock Announces Summer Piano Course
Ina Mae Bullock announces a summer piano course starting June 1 using material and methods of Lillie Mae Calvin. The program aims to teach beginners and intermediate players with structured lessons and practice routines.
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Lillie Mae Calvin
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Viola Dana
and Ben Lyon
Jack Holt Florence Victor
America
P. M. Johnston
G. H. Gregg
Dension
G. B. Johnson
East Third Street
Jim Porter, Jr
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
George Parsons
H. A. Lisle
Susan Mowery
Oldsmobile
Hinson-Hockaday Grain CO
Geo. W. Miller
Disciples of Christ
Dallas
W.R. Goldston
W. J. Bryant
Bower
H. B. Street
Battle Creek
McCormick-Deering
MR. Farmer
Fifteen Cent
Big Ball
B. Johnson Hardware Co
Mary Frances Miller
Second Street
Spivey Shoe Shop
Graham Shoe Hospital
Miss Ina Mae Bullock
South Oak Street
Superior Mattress Co
Paris
Paris Tailors
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