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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1924
Page
12
Mrs. R S Hilburn 72 a Clay County pioneer died at 2 00 Friday morning at her son Dr R E Hilburns home in Dallas stake area. She lived in Shannon over 45 years and is survived by husband three sons and a daughter Mrs T C McCloud of Graham Funeral services will be held in Antelope Texas with interment at Antelope cemetery.
Robert Stewart spent the weekend in Galveston. He was seen visiting local sites and enjoying the coastal city over the two days.
Principal Stanley H. Peavy reports higher than expected attendance at the summer school with four teachers. Pupils are entering enthusiastically as the program expands from fourth grade to high school, and Monday, May 26, is the last day to enroll.
Mr E H Graves returns to Graham from Fort Worth to join Thornton and Warble in accounting and insurance. He has many friends in Graham and resumes citizenship there after a year in Fort Worth.
A listing of campaign deadlines from June through August including filing dates for state and county offices, ballot arrangements, and expense report due dates. Key milestones: June 9 state executive certification, June 14 last filing, June 23 fees, July 26 primary day, August 23 second primary, with several expense and absentee ballot milestones interspersed.
Sheriff Cooper jailed three men this week after thefts of chickens bacon harness and more. Eighteen locals visited the jail as county and United Charities face a destitute group including an ill baby and women with children.
District Clerk Willie Riggs travels around the county to watch local games. In Loving, the Loving boys routed the Graham boys 18 to 1 as reported this week by the Leader.
Mr J W Horner wore a sling for days after spraining his wrist while shelling corn for his chickens. Reported hints claim he was making tonic from the corn. his Civil War veteran friends will settle the matter among themselves by sharing the tonic if it existed.
James Cochran, son of Mr and Mrs J H Cochran, arrives for a visit from Washington state. He traveled by automobile with Mr David French, and they are greeted by many friends here who are glad to see them.
Secretary Walker has discussed a Graham post office project with federal lawmakers. A bill introduced in Congress authorizes the Treasury to purchase a site and erect a public building in Graham Texas, including vaults and heating, at a cost not to exceed 100000.
The Retail Merchants Association announced a contest for Graham area school boys and girls titled Why a Family Budget. The association secretary says prize winners will be announced in The Graham Leader next week to encourage study of the budget plan.
The Rex Ingram directed photoplay Scaramouche adapts the Sabatini novel and stars Ramon Novarro Alice Terry and Lewis Stone. Opening Monday May 26 for a three day run audiences cheer the film as a monumental panorama of the French Revolution with intense dramatic scenes and strong emotional impact.
Word comes from Graham announcing the marriage of Miss Goldie Jordan to Mr. Frederick Russell. Miss Jordan has resided in this community for several years and is a sister of Mrs. Moellendick.
The report notes J R Connally and family returning from Abi lene and others visiting relatives and attending the Jean picnic. Residents and visitors from Wood son Arlington Dallas and Megargel gather, with games between Graham Loving and Jacksboro Olney. Schools Lamar and Jean close after seven months.
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