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Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1926

Page

4

Marriage Solemnized in Soaring Airplane at Love Field

Miss May Hansen and Hugh B. Street were married Sunday at Love Field in a ceremony conducted midair at 1600 feet. The Rev. W. H. Wynn officiated in the cock pit cabin with witnesses in planes circling above. The wedding, the first of its kind in Dallas, drew a large audience on the field and on the ground.

Love Field May Hansen Waxahachie Hugh B. Street Park Row W. H. Wynn Forest Avenue Baptist Church L. H. Luckey The Southern Airways

Kutch Manning Pioneer Reunion Draws Large Newcastle Crowd

The Kutch Manning Pioneer Association reunion drew thousands in Newcastle over three days. A barbecue fed about 7,000 on Saturday before the business meeting elected W A Ribble of Graham as president and H C Williams Sr as vice president. Governor candidate Lynch Davidson spoke to a large crowd Saturday afternoon and the event was orderly with no accidents. The reunion will now be held July 16 and 17 in future, instead of May.

Kutch- Manning Pioneer Association Newcastle Kutch-Manning Pioneer Association W. A. Ribble of Graham H. C. Williams R. J. Johnson Lynch Davidson Newcastle Register

Median Chapel Beauty Contest Draws Local Notables

Secretary T. T. George served as master of ceremonies at Median Chapel last Saturday. The ugliest man contest featured Otto Deats Mayor A. B. Eddleman and Walter Fitzgerald. Wallace Price of Shamburger Lumber Company visited for Graham High School graduation. his sister Mattie Queen Price was a graduate. GO TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY.

T. T. George Median Chapel Tank Valley Otto Deats A. B. Eddleman Walter Fitzgerald Wallace Price Shamburger Lumber Company Vernon Graham High School Mattie Queen Price

County Convention for Sunday School and BYPU

The Young County Baptist Sunday School and BYPU Convention meets Sunday afternoon May 30 at Red Top Church. Programs include Olney Choir, devotional by Miss Estelle Robertson, teacher training by Miss Stella Greene, Growing a BYPU by Rev. Miles B. Hays, and an address by Dr. L. L. Johnson, a returned Brazilian missionary. This important meeting aims to boost Sunday School and BYPU work.

Young County Baptist Sunday School B. Y. P. U. Convention Red Top Olney Estelle Robertson Stella Greene Fort Worth Miles B. Hays L. L. Johnson Johnson Brazil B. Y

Fisher Zarnow Couple Wed in South Graham

Miss Ruth Fisher and Mr. Fred Zarnow united in marriage at Rev. G W Black’s residence in South Graham last Saturday afternoon. Attended by the bride’s family and the groom’s mother, the ceremony joins two local families. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W P Fisher of Indian Mound, grew up there and is lauded by friends. the groom works in oil fields near Olney. The couple will reside in Olney with best wishes from their circle.

Ruth Fisher Fred Zarnow G. W. Black South Graham W. P. Fisher Indian Mound Olney

Driver Impulse Over Thought Drives Safer Stop Messages

A reflection on human behavior emphasizes that quick reflex to brake often outweighs deliberate hesitation. The saying highlights human reaction time and the value of training over rumination in road safety contexts.

Announcement of Democratic primary candidates in multiple districts

The notice lists numerous candidates subject to the July 1926 Democratic primary across Congress, Senate, district and county offices. Names include Judge B. D. Sartin, W. D. McFarlane, E. G. Thornton, Ben P. Allred, Joe B. Carrigan, J. H. Timberlake, G. W. Ware, W. F. Parsley, Willie Riggs, J. H. Choat, W. H. Kennedy, N. S. Farmer, Geo. S. Berry, Henry C. Carpenter, W. E. Steele, T. E. Wallace, Sam Copeland, W. W. Martin, L. H. Harris, J. B. Foster, J. E. Binkley, Velma Weisenman, Etna Wilkinson, J. D. Dawson, J. D. Hodges, M. T. Phillips, Ed Parsons, H. I. Reynolds, Joel Edens, J. Wiley Moore, A. C. Anderson, A. A. Donnell, C. W. Akers, Mack H. Sims, J. T. Rickman.

Farmers Hire Too Many Men

A visitor at Farm and Ranch argues excessive hiring by farmers drains profits. He notes farmers rely on numerous outsiders for meat, feed, and goods from growing hogs to trucking, packing, storage, and retail sale. He asserts fewer hires would boost farmer prosperity.

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Making Love Compared To Learning To Drive

The speaker compares intimacy to learning to drive an automobile noting that watching others does not teach. Practice and personal experience are essential to mastery.

Organ Built 110 Years Still Used in Philippine Church

Manila May 22 The bamboo organ in the Las Pinas church has served for more than a century. Built by Augustinian fathers from jungle bamboo the pipes were buried six months for hardening to resist the climate and termites. Damaged by an 1863 earthquake and 1882 typhoon it lay silent 29 years until 1917 when Father Faniel repaired it. since then it has provided continuous sacred music.

Manila P. I Las Pinas Faniel Regian

Mount Zion Church Plans Three Day Installation Service

Rev James Gardner pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church announces a three day installation service in North Graham starting Thursday June 3 and concluding Sunday June 6 He seeks help from Graham area pastors to engage the colored community in church activities.

James Gardner Mount Zion

Vivid Olive Borden Signs with Fox Films

Olive Borden, a Southern beauty, signs a long term Fox Films contract and stars in Fellow Fingers. She trained in Southern convents and is hailed as a colorful personality of the silent screen now showing at the Liberty Theatre Monday and Tuesday next.

Olive Borden Fox Films Liberty Theatre Miss Borden

He Has Hard Work Who Has Nothing to Do

A concise reflection notes that diligence arises from idleness, suggesting effort accompanies purpose. It emphasizes value in productive labor and prompts readers to seek meaningful engagement despite limited tasks.

Local Couples Obtain Marriage Licenses

Sidney Burton weds Alma Dendy. Floy Phillips weds Icie Floe Wright. Fred Zarnow weds Ruth Fisher. Co L Bowen weds Theresa May Evlin Lewis. Frank Grimes weds Lois Bonds.

Sidney Burton Alma Dendy Floy T. Phillips Icie Floe Wright Fred Zarnow Ruth Fisher Co. L. Bowen Theresa May Evlin Lewis Frank Grimes Lois Bonds

Hand Amputation After Oil Field Injury Near Antelope

Frankkn Smith sustained a badly lacerated hand while working for Godley Oil and Gas Company near Antelope last week. He was brought to Graham Hospital where his hand was amputated.

Frankkn Smith Godley Oil and Gas Company Antelope Graham Hospital

The Tough Guy at Liberty Theatre Stages June Show

A thrilling Thomson vehicle features Fred and his nearly human horse Silver King, with a warm bond to a young orphan, Billy Butts. The Tough Guy plays Friday and Saturday at Liberty Theatre on June 4 and 5.

Thomson Fred Silver King Orphan Boy Billy Butts Liberty Theatre Fred Thompson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fisher-Zarnow Congress B. D. Sartin W. D. McFarlane E. G. Thornton 30Th Dist Ben P. Allred Joe B. Carrigan J. H. Timberlake G. W. Ware W. F. Parsley Willie Riggs J. H Jim) Choat Tor W. H. Kennedy N. S. Farmer Geo. S. Berry Henry C. Carpenter W. E. Steele T. E. Wallace Sam Copeland W. W Bill) Martin L. H Bud) Harris J. B. Foster J. E. Binkley Velma Weisenman Etna Wilkinson J. D. Dawson J. D. Hodges M. T. Phillips J. E Parsons H. I. Reynolds Joel Edens J. Wiley Moore A. C. Anderson A. A. Donnell C. W. Akers Mack H. Sims For Justice Peace J. T. Rickman Hinson Hockaday Grain Co McCormick-Deering McCormick Deering G. B. Johnson Olive Borden and Ralph Ince Gene Wright South Sea Isles Marie Prevost Clive Brook GUY Lin Graham Mill & Elevator Company
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