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Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1926

Page

12

Vacation Reading Course Signups Include Dozen Local Names

Mrs. M. Dowdle, librarian, reports a Vacation Reading Course signup list Tuesday featuring Elizabeth Morrison, Jack Holland, Mary George, Mildred Walker, Mary Stewart, and many others including Rex Cornish, Lionel Cornish, Mary Agnes Nesselroad, Juanita Johnson, Pattie Fain, Vera Wright, R. J. McCloud Jr. and more. The roster lists numerous local residents and families.

M. Dowdle Elizabeth Morrison Jack Holland Mary George Mildred Walker Mary Stewart Rex Cornish Lionel Cornish Mary Agnes Nesselroad Juanita Johnson Pattie Fain Vera Wright R. J. McCloud, Jr Perry Halem Lawrence McCloud Fredda Stewart Henryetta Schuster Edwin S. Graham Mary Catherine Casey Catherine Lamons

All Day Singing and Dinner on the Ground at Olney

All day singing and dinner on the ground to be held Sunday May 30 in Olney at Boy Scout Hall starting 10 30 in the morning. Invited singers include Vaughn, Stamps, Cornelius, Lubbock quartets and others. J B Lunsford requests song books and baskets of food to accompany barbecue bread and pickles prepared by Olney folks.

Olney Boy Scout Hall Vaughn Quartet Stamps Quartet Cornelius Quartet Lubbock Quartet J. B. Lunsford Young County Single Convention Otney

Phillips Wright wed in Jermyn on May 24

Miss Icie Floe Wright of Jermyn and Mr Floy Tom Phillips of Wichita Falls married in Jermyn Monday morning May 24. After a brief stay in Graham the couple will reside in Wichita Falls. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Wright, had lived in the community several years and once ran a Graham business with her sister. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs S H Phillips, lived in Graham six years, graduated from Graham High School, studied at Texas Tech in Lubbock, and now works as a musician in Wichita Falls. Congratulatory wishes pour in from friends.

Icie Floe Wright Jermyn Floy Tom Phillips Wichita Falls Jin Graham J. T. Wright Graham S. H. Phillips Graham High School Texas Tech

Be Natural So We’ll All Feel More At Home

A casual message invites comfort and ease in social settings. The tone emphasizes friendliness and inclusivity. No specific events or people are named, but the sentiment centers on creating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone present.

Grandi Brothers Show Plays Graham With Full Houses

The Grandi Brothers Show plays Graham this week at the tent on Virginia Street south of the high school, despite a city ordinance. Crowd sizes are large each night and management is pleased with patronage as the oldest Texas show performs its first Graham engagement.

Grandi Brothers Graham Virginia Street Texas

Stewart Rogers Wedding Quietly Ties Graham Couple

Miss Eunice Rogers and Mr Brandon Stewart were married at the Presbyterian manse by Dr Gary Smith following Graham High School graduation. They spent a brief wedding trip to Mineral Wells and Fort Worth then returned to Graham for departure by Wichita Falls and Southern train to Vernon where they reside with Mr and Mrs H L Rogers and Mr W A Stewart respectively. The bride is from Tank Valley and a Graham High School graduate. the groom has lived in Graham since childhood and now works in Vernon.

H. L. Rogers Tank Valley Graham Graham High School W. A. Stewart Vernon C. E. Beavers Texas

Amaillo Couple Visits Al Davis and Family

Mr and Mrs I L Davis of Amaillo visited Mr Al Davis and his family last week.

I. L. Davis Amaillo al Davis

Bonita, Jack and Madeline Fine Visit Wichita Falls

Bonita Jack and Madeline Fine were visitors in Wichita Falls last week, according to local society notes. The trio was seen at community events and social gatherings around the city.

Bonita Jack Madeline Fine Wichita Falls

Proffitt Club Hosts Salads and Meat Loaf Demonstrations

The Proffitt Club spent an enjoyable afternoon at Mrs. J. W. Daws home on May 20 with demonstrations on salads dressings and meat loaf by Mrs. Russell Perry Mrs. Rufus Perry and Mrs. Roy Wilkinson. Attendees included numerous Graham and local residents. future meeting plans and garden exhibit photo session announced.

Proffitt Club J. W. Daws Russell Perry Rufus Perry Roy Wilkinson Mr. Graham Dr. Cagle Mesdames Cagle Grace Bellamy N. C. Wells John Pender Joe Cagle N. C. Wooldridge C. T. Wooldridge Jesse Thomas Alma Heard Cloyce Cole Mary Ethel Cagle Norfleet Grimes H. C. Wooldridge B. C. Wooldridge

Hunt Girls Club Organizes Sewing and Cooking Work

The Girls Home Demonstration Club met at Hunt School House last Tuesday evening. Members practiced Italian hemstitching and worked on sewing bags. The group plans to resume June 1 to begin their required cooking activities.

Girls Home Hunt School House

Murray Home Demonstration Club Meets in May

The Murray Club met May 13 with hostess Mrs. F. M. Danley. Miss Grimes missed the gathering, and most of the program was postponed to May 27 when the group will meet with Mrs. E. E. Price. Attendees included Mesdames E. E. Brockman C. E. Donnell G. W. Daws C. T. Golden J. T. Hamilton C. E. Mayes E. E. Price S. P. Wootten D. J. Singleton Leona Duncan Ruth Carmack and the hostess.

Murray Home F. M. Danley S. P. Wootten D. J. Singleton Misses Leona Duncan Ruth Carmack

Proffitt Club Girls Meet and Local News in Bunger

The Proffitt club girls met with Miss Zenobia Wooldridge and praised Grimes for attending. They learned Italian hemstitching and shared candy after, then joined at Mrs. J W Daws for a salad course. News notes include moves to Spearman Texas, a school play, and upcoming conventions and teaching appointments.

Proffitt Zenobia Wooldridge Miss Grimes

Mount Pleasant Club Supper Aids College Short Course

The Mount Pleasant Home Demonstration Club held a Saturday supper at Median Chapel to raise funds for delegates to the A and M College Short Course. Proceeds totaled 76.80. The event featured an auction selling ladies as partners to the supper and expressed thanks to Mrs. Medlan for chapel use.

Mount Pleasant

Rural school board aims for best in Young County

The board of trustees praises Miss Alma Stringer for her prior rural teaching in the county and recommends Mr Richards as well recommended. They vow to improve the school yearly with the faculty to make it the best rural school in Young County.

Richards Alma Stringer Young County

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Bank of Commerce First National Bank In Graham Federal Reserve System E. S. Graham Graham Stewart V. P. S. Boyd Street P. K. Deats C. C. Bloodworth T. Cash T. O. Deats Susan Enlow Susan A. Enlow Hugh Coburn Haskell Bryson Cottonwood Fitzgerald Mineral Wells Church of Christ Enlow Murray County Tennessee Jack County Walker Enlow Albert Enlow George Enlow Tom J. Jones Jacksboro Price’s Pharmacy Lady Bei’ Glings Beauly Phillips-Wright Willi Graham National Bank W. A. Corbett R. V. Tidwell Active P G. D. Hinson ALA Graham, Texas H. L. Tidwell H.D. Criswell Cash R. B. Whittenburg Stewart-Rogers N. S. Farmer Willie Riggs L. D. Lovett W. E. Steele T. T. George Pat Wood Watt Mayes E. E. Buchanan Willis Bladen Garrett W. H. Kennedy J. B. Foster Phbaiipaa Murray Club Bunger News Proffitt 4-H Club Carroll Hall Spearman Hall Jess Hall Swenson Mollie Mahaney Mahaney Hazel Mahaney George Mahaney Banger School Fred Parsons Mr. Hopkins Mae Dell Wiley Desert Ruth Askew Jolly Johnson Viola Rose Azie Simpson J. L. Rhoades Frank Brice Fort Worth Roy Ribble Bunger Weatherford Floyd Mahaney Ora Harty Miss Harty Mount Pleasant Club Zee GMAC Shamrock Chevrolet Graham Shoe Hospital Graham Texas
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