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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
5
J A Sims and wife visited Weatherford Tuesday afternoon while the school hosts a Friday evening appearance by the Follies Chorus.
Miss Hattie Martin visited Graham Monday and taught at Proffitt school this term. Hugh Sherwood reported a Ford stolen from in front of his East Side store around 9 o'clock Saturday night. Hugh M Smith, watchmaker, Harmon Bros old stand. 34tfc.
Mrs. Evans Mabry reports a nine and a half pound daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Gallagher of Fullerton California. Local friends extend congratulations. Dr. W. O. Padgett and family, after weeks in St. Louis, are expected home this week after his course in Children's Diseases. Miller's Studio advertises photographs and coupons.
The Daughters of the Confederacy will serve ice cream and cake in the basement of the Methodist church Sunday afternoon following the decoration of graves for Confederate veterans wives and widows.
Mr and Mrs John B Wood traveled to Fort Worth yesterday to visit their son Ed studying in New Mexico. They plan a Dallas visit with relatives before returning. Mike McNamara met Hon Earl B Mayfield at Archer City last Thursday and joined him to Graham where he was to speak but the banquet by the Chamber of Commerce postponed the engagement. McNamara took him to Breckenridge Friday where he addressed voters.
Silk and wash dresses from a large New York factory go on sale this week at unusually low bargain prices. The buyer reports a big assortments and quick availability for shoppers seeking affordable fashion options.
Advertisement notes big stock of sample silk and wash dresses available at factory sale. Mentions discounts to attract customers. No specific dates or locations provided.
Dallas visitor R. F. Short is in Graham this week attending to insurance affairs. Advertisement urges buyers to avoid inferior twine and choose Deering, claiming quality and length guarantees, from Young County Hardware and Furniture Co.
In spring house cleaning, readers are reminded they can obtain Dust Proof Shelf Paper at The Leader office.
The Ladies Missionary Society of Indian Mound met in May with Mrs W R Cox, 16 present. Opening song Make Me a Channel of Blessing, devotion by Mrs Cox, 2nd Samuel lesson, and a plan to try personal service for a quarter. Mrs H H Stephens named leader. adjourned to meet with Mrs J G Eliott.
The city Sunday Schools league opened with the Christians beating the Presbyterian group in the first game on Tuesday. Later the Methodists defeated the Baptists 5 to 4 in a Thursday match as the league schedules two games weekly, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Leader will publish the play rules in a future issue.
A B Y P U program on May 28 features Earl Hutchings leading an introduction and a series of talks on Mission Work interrupted by Gertrude Taylor. Russell Cates presents Mexico history while Grace Howard and Frances Bowron discuss resources and the people. Edna Bowron closes with a song and benediction.
The burial for Mrs. G F Parsons of Banger was held at South Prairie cemetery near Ivan last Saturday May 20 conducted by Elder G W Black of Graham. She was esteemed in the pioneer days of the locality and is remembered as universally loved. Several Cedar Creek area residents visited friends and kin this week. Crops and gardens in Cedar Creek look well since rains subsided.
The graduating exercises of the Grammar school are held this evening in the school auditorium. Program includes music selections, a salutatory by Frank Duncan, violin solo Kathleen Criswell, readings by Nell Caldwell, piano solo by Lois Johnsort, valedictory Lucile Norman, address by Rev. T E Bowman, another piano solo by Gladys Fowler, and presentations of the English medal and certificates.
A weekly church report records a sermon by Bro. Paden on Sunday, rain canceling one service, and Sunday School with forty two attendees. Several families from Red Top and nearby towns visited, with guests including Gus Rutherford Roy Rutherford Clyde Rutherford Elmer Stephens Nolen Kunkel Hawkins McCombs and Fisher. Endorses services with Bro Boyle next Sunday at eleven and Newcastle pastor at 3:30 PM.
The Safety Section of the American Railway Association warns that rail passenger fatalities in 1920 largely stem from traveler actions. Of 229 deaths, 28 fell from steps, 18 from moving cars, 64 were struck or run over, 10 died by jumping from trains. An additional 64 were killed and 1,299 injured while boarding or alighting. Inside cars, passengers are safest. hazards arise from individual conduct.
J B Foster guardian of Malcolm Green minor filed an application in Young County Texas for an order to lease mineral rights on ward property. The estate includes T E & L Company surveys 292 and 289 containing 20 and 320 acres respectively. Hearing set with County Judge at Graham Court House on June 3, 1922.
Miss Maude Norris of Paducah visits here. Mimeograph paper at The Leader office. Rev and Mrs J B Evans entertain a new daughter born the 26th at their home.
The Commencement sermon will be preached at the Methodist church Sunday morning at eleven o'clock by Rev. J. E. Evans, pastor of the First Christian church. The program includes voluntary, hymn, prayer, solo, scripture lesson, announcements, anthem, offertory, sermon, and quartet performances by named participants.
The Graham Texas Board of Aldermen announces a special Sanitary Officer to focus on public health needs. They urge property owners to cooperate in removing mud puddles, water holes, and cess pools in the square streets alleys and behind businesses to eliminate civic eyesores and health threats.
Card notices appreciation to friends for kindness shown during illness and death of husband and father. From Mrs. C. D. Brewton and Children.
No 1285 Official Statement of Financial Condition reports Loving State Bank at end of May 5 1922 in Graham Leader. It lists assets including loans 50931.84 bonds 7700 real estate 2000 furniture 1968 and deposits from banks 20955.83 total 88881.10. Liabilities show capital 16000 surplus 4000 undivided profits 1176.79 deposits 63704.31. Sworn by M H Steadham president and H G Millican cashier before notary W H Baker May 13 1922 in Young County Texas.
In the Hunt school district election on May 20, residents voted the limit of one dollar on the hundred dollars of valuation for school purposes. It is the eighth county school to adopt the limit. The Hunt community ponders a three teacher school.
Graham chapter No. 668 of the Order of Eastern Star meets at the Masonic Hall on the 1st and 8th Thursday evenings at 7 30 oclock Visitors are invited Lillian C Widmayer W M Florence M Sanford Secy
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