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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
5
Local Notes recounts social visits and movements around Graham including Will Corbett family from Ivan and many visits by Misses and Mrs. Dow, Hall Bowman, and other residents. It notes church meeting next Sunday and various travel, funeral, and wedding related mentions, plus weather and agricultural remarks from area residents.
The Graham Baptist church hosted the commencement week with 80s era gowns and flowers as graduates presented speeches on Compulsory Education Life's Ideals Votes for Women and The Yellow Peril. Diplomas scholarships and medals were awarded by Prof McLendon and the C L S C with several top averages earning prizes. Rev Stallings delivered the baccalaureate address and the celebration featured music and choral works from local groups.
The speaker argues unsatisfaction drives greater achievement. He cites Paul, urges youth to seek growth, emphasizes doing over knowing, and stresses concentration and forward-looking faith. He contrasts unsatisfied with dissatisfied, urging bold, purposeful striving toward higher goals and impact.
Honoring Prof W J Crabb the Crabb family and Morrison circle gathered Tuesday at Z A Hudson home for supper and music. Guests included Jno E Morrison Annie Lucile Kay and J W Akin with the Morrison orchestra. Strawberry cream angel food and devil’s food sweets were served during a festive evening.
Despite showers a small group enjoyed Mrs. Duncan's hospitality on Tuesday. Conversation, needlework, and piano entertainment from Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Will Norman complemented songs by Mesdames Rubenkoenig and Hattie Miller. Additional guests included Mrs. B. W. King and Miss Petty. Mrs. Fowler to host next.
Auction note offers stock horses at about fifty dollars. Contact S B Campbell Crystal Falls Texas for details or to arrange purchase.
On May 21 at the Burkett home a crowd of young people gathered to honor music graduates Lovella Eddleman and Beulah Bell. Guests received pink rosebuds, prizes were awarded at progressive games, and a toast praised the graduates. Recitals, refreshments, and musical numbers by local heroines accompanied by several guests marked the festive evening.
The Troup Banner cites a Dallas State Press urging that grocers who screen stores from flies gain trust and customers. It contrasts tidy stores with dirty kitchens and argues customers prefer pest free, cleanly kept groceries and premises.
Jacksboro photographer J. C. Brice has moved into the former Carroll's Studio and offers night-grade photo work, post cards, Kodak finishing, and related services. An offering for nursery orders is noted by a customer who requests no nursery orders. An ad for an electric vacuum cleaner rental with contact 8 W. No. 17 or Ind. 213 is included.
A three-room house in Graham is available for rent. Contact Edgar Craig in Graham for details and arrangements.
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