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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1918

Page

8

Music Recital by Mrs Wood's Class at Christian Church

Graduates from Mrs John B Wood’s music class presented a graduation recital at the Christian church last Saturday to an appreciative audience. The program featured duets, solos, and an orchestra piece with strong performances by Blanch Fawks Emily Red Clyde Birdwell Lillie May Calvin Martha Mae Morris Bernice Groves Evelyn Anderson Pat Wood and Emily Rehders. E K Howell presented diplomas ending the program with praise for the teacher and students.

John B. Wood The Christian Church Blanch Fawks Martha Mae Morris Valse Brillante Bernice Groves Evelyn Anderson Pat Wood Emily Rehders E. K. Howell

Elizabeth Morrison Hosts Tenth Anniversary Childrens Party

Elizabeth Morrison entertained thirty six friends on Tuesday afternoon from five to seven to celebrate her tenth anniversary. Avis Calvin won the word contest from the name Elizabeth Morrison and Catherine Morris took a prize in the drawing contest. The dining room boasted national colors and a birthday cake with lit tapers. Mrs Morrison and Miss Lillie served cream and cake, with Kewpie dolls and whistles as favors and many dainty gifts left for the hostess.

Elizabeth Morrison Avis Calvin Catherine Morris

Stand Up for Jesus Song at Christian Endeavor Meeting

Prayer led by H L Tiwell with topic Doing His Will from Jn 1 8 14. Leader Geo Miller. Lesson read in unison Jn 15 8 14. Prayers, speaking His will by Jas 3 7 12. Lucile Reed asks Can a man serve two masters. Miss late. Sentence prayers. Benediction. Willie River noted for Praying His will.

Jesus H. L. Tiwell Jno Geo. Miller Willie River Lucile Reed

Judge Stinson garden yields abundant beans lettuce and more

We visited the garden of Judge W. P. Stinson and found a thriving plot on his residence lot. He has packed every inch with crops, supplying his table with beans lettuce and radishes for over a month and selling truck to grocers. His new lettuce variety forms heads like cabbage and flavors best.

W. P. Stinson

Henry Chapel News Notes Children Day and Local Happenings

A late report from Henry Chapel describes a small children's day program led by Bro. Franklin at 11 with a large dinner crowd. Rain damage to wheat and oats is noted while cotton stands look good. Local visits include McNeilly, Wade, Ribble, Jarnagin, Vick, Anderson, and Glidewell families. Health in the community is reported as very good.

Henry Chapel Franklin Flat Rock Vada McNeilly Amartlo McNeilly Zora Delbert Wade Jene Martin Horace Ribble W. A. Ribble Ed Ribble Shelton Bower Graham Farmer

Bundle of dry goods lost by B Street and Co

A small bundle of dry goods from Eight B Street and Company was lost Monday. Finder should return it to the Leader office.

B. Street & Co

Oil Well Drilling Activity Ramps Up In Young County Texas

The Colcord and Graham wells near South Bend and Graham are drilling at depths around 3100 to 3175 feet with casing set to progress drilling. Roxana aims to strike pay before lease terms expire while multiple rigs operate on nearby Carter survey lands. bond election set for June 15, 1918 to fund road district improvements.

South Bend Carter Survey Homer Ford Roxana Carter Goode Graham Arnold Blair-Hughes Arnold Well Lisle Tom Corbett Will Corbett Barron Costello Land Candle Land J. L. McLaren Young County Texas Court House West Graham East Graham Eliasville Banger Conner Creek Indian Mound Red Top Loving T. E. Wallace F. M. Burkett A. A. Donnell A. McBrayer Bunger Henry Driver J. T. Shahan E G Williamson George Slater A. J. Wheat

Fly Time Marks Home Hardware Push by Norris Johnson

Hardware dealer Norris-Johnson Co. promotes a galvanized campaign featuring wire, screen doors, screen door hinges, and fly swatters highlighting a seasonal home improvement push.

Norris-Johnson Hdw. Co

Presbyterian Auxiliary Meeting Highlights May 9

Mrs. John Pohlman hosted the Presbyterian Auxiliary on a hot Thursday May 9 with strong turnout. Mrs. Smith conducted the afternoon devotional from Acts 10 9 15 34 43 titled A Vision We Need to Catch and Mrs. B B Garrett led the Bible lesson after the business session. Next meeting at the church May 30 at 4 pm with roll call answered by Bible verses using Pray as the key word.

John Pohlman Smith Missionary Survey B. B. Garrett

Sugar canning certificate details urged by Food Administrator

Leader readers urged to contact County Food Administrator B. S. Doty for full details on the sugar purchase certificate required for canning and preserving fruit this year. The notice cites an article by E. A. Pede in the prior issue and advises immediate action.

the Leader E. A. Pede B. S. Doty

Liberty Bond Notice First Instalments Due May Twenty Eight

First instalments of twenty percent on Liberty Bonds are due May 28. Please send or bring payments promptly to Beckham National Bank.

Liberty Beckham National Bank

June Five Fixed for Registration

Washington officials announce June 5 as the registration date for youths who are now 21 since last year’s draft. About 800,000 men are expected among new registrants, with quarterly registrations planned throughout the year beginning June 5.

Washington

Special price on old Irish potatoes at Morton's Grocery

Morton's Grocery advertises old Irish potatoes at 1.20 dollars per bushel while supplies last. The deal emphasizes limited stock and a temporary sale at the local store.

Morton's

Bank Asset Totals and Credits from Depositors’ Guaranty Fund

The document lists loans and discounts including real estate and collateral, overdrafts, furniture and fixtures, due from reserve agents, net figures, and related items. It shows interest and assessments connected to the Depositors' Guaranty Fund totaling several thousand dollars, with numerous sub-accounts and amounts.

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Baker & Son Emily Red Clyde Birdwell Lillie May Calvin Child's Party Christian Endeavor Henry Chapel News State of County of Young State of Texas Co. W. Hinson Commissioners’ Court Presbyterian Auxiliary Liberty Bond Graham National Bank U. S Federal Reserve Bank Total OF Young I. Chas. Gay Chas. Gay W. A. Cornpert A. A. Morrison R. J. Johnson C. P. Hurchison Loving State Bank Graham Leader Neer County of Young M. H. Steadham D. F. Ford Sam Millican W. W. Gregg W. A. Shawn A. D W. H. Baker Notary Public Young Co Aig Bridge Directo Wren
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