Amundsen North Pole Air Expedition Reported Missing
Two flying boats with six men left Kings Bay Spitsbergen last Thursday heading for the North Pole and have not heard from since. The party may be at the pole, surveying new lands, or possibly returning on foot if planes survived the crossing. Relife plans are debated among Norwegians who say disaster rumors are premature.
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Kings Bay
Spitzenbergen
North Pole
Amundsen
Pole
South Pole
Norway
Cold May Weather Lingers in Young County
May in Young County has brought unusually cold mornings and dry spells. Farmers report three weeks without rain, noting small grain growth is uneven and some fear poor yields while others expect limited harvests. Moisture is hoped to return with clouds and more rain.
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Young County
Havana Parade Sparks Flags Over City
Mrs. C Slaughter received a letter from her husband in Havana Cuba where he witnessed a noisy public celebration near the Presidential Palace. He described a jam caused by a fire alarm and a crowd delay of over an hour as the new Cuban president appeared. Parachute flags, cannons, fire crackers and sky rockets lit the parade with American flags among the impressive displays.
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C. Slaughter
Havana
Cuba
Cantrell family visit ends with Salem sermon
Rev. P. E. Cantrell and daughters Geneva Waltm and Mary Frances stay a weekend with friends. His brother Cantrell once served as pastor of the local Methodist Circuit before moving to Waxahachie where he now serves. He will preach at Salem Sunday. Mrs. Donald M. Swift returns to Murphysboro Illinois after visiting with sisters Mrs. W. D. Norman and Mrs. J. W. Loving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Cantrell
Geneva
Waltm
Mary Frances
Brother Cantrell
Waxahachie
Salem
Donald M. Swift
Murphysboro
Illinois
W. D. Norman
J. W. Loving
Mabry Granddaughters Receive Graduation Invitations
Mr and Mrs R E Mabry have received invitations to the graduation exercises of three granddaughters Miss Eloise Norman will graduate from Memphis High School Miss Frances Goldston from Brackenridge High School San Antonio and Miss Jone Short from Baylor University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Mabry
Eloise Norman
Memphis
Frances Goldston
Brackenridge High School
San Antonio
Jone Short
Baylor University
Mr B W King Visits Breckenridge as Professional Guest
Breckenridge welcomed Mr B W King yesterday as a professional visitor. His visit highlighted local engagements and potential collaborations with area organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. King
Breckenridge
Graham Girl Earns Degree at Texas Christian University
Miss Adelle Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Anderson will receive the bachelor of arts degree at T C U during the 52nd annual commencement on June 2 She is among 111 graduates the largest class in the university history and has held multiple honors including member of Walton Literary Society T C W A Women’s Athletic Association student instructor in biology Pre Medic Society Girls Glee Club and Senior Class Honor Council representative.
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Adelle Anderson
A. C. Anderson
Texas Christian University
Miss Anderson
Walton Literary Society
T. C. WA. Women’s Athletic Association
Girls’ Glee Club
Graham
Hydrophobia Prompted Fort Worth Rabies Ordinance Talk
Miss Mattie Lee Gambrell a 16 year old girl died after five days of hydrophobia from a stray dog bite she had befriended. Fort Worth officials call for a city ordinance requiring dog owners to vaccinate dogs against rabies while police kill stray dogs and veterinarians test many heads for rabies.
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Fort Worth
Mattie Lee Gambrell
Henry Lee
Presbyterian Endeavor Picnic at Pump Station
The monthly Presbyterian Christian Endeavor social meeting was held as a picnic at the pump station on May 26. The group presented Mrs Beavers with six Madeira linen napkins to thank her as superintendent who is soon to leave, and many stories were shared as the gathering ended.
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The
Presbyterian Christian Endeavor
End of Year Presbyterian Endeavor Program
The program rendered May 24 by the Presbyterian Intermediate Christian Endeavor included scripture Psalms 103, songs numbered 102 and 16, a duet The Haven of Rest, and a story Little Ann of Lost Gap. Ada Lee Price and Lillian Duncan led opportunities for service among mountain, Negro, Indians, and Mexicans groups. Mrs Beavers resigned as superintendent, deeply regretted by all Endeavorers.
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Cc. E
Presbyterian Intermediate Christian Endeavor
Frank Duncan
Ada Lee Price
Lillian Duncan
Waltemar Stewart
Erline Marshall
Thirteen cars of tomatoes shipped from Jacksonville
Jacksonville May 26. Thirty cars of tomatoes were sent out from Jacksonville and vicinity Monday, roughly split between pinks and green-wrapped.
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Jacksonville
Beavers Family Leaves Graham for Vernon Home
Mr and Mrs C E Beavers and Clarence depart this week for Vernon to establish a new home. The Beavers have a valued place in Graham society and their absence from church and social circles will be felt by many.
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C. E. Beavers
Clarence
Vernon
Graham
Beavers
Wichita Falls Educator Visits Graham Ties Past Ties
Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Rider of Wichita Falls spent a few hours in Graham on Tuesday. Mr. Rider is principal of the Junior College and Senior High School in Wichita Falls and formerly taught in Graham, where he left many friends.
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S. H. Rider
Wichita Falls
Graham
First Hatch from Large Incubator Declared a Success
In Young County The Leader notes Mr P C Walker installed a 10368 Mammoth Buckeye Incubator with weekly hatching. The first hatch of 3000 eggs yielded about 85 percent, while a 1000 egg smaller unit achieved around 90 percent. Some chicks will be shipped to Newton Kansas and other Texas counties. A 100 Rhode Island Reds order was sold at 25 cents each. A second hatch will place 1000 eggs, aiming for winter layers. The Young County Poultry Association meets June 6 at Mr Walker's office to discuss growth plans and membership open to all interested in poultry industry.
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Young County
P. C. Walker
Walker
Kansas
Mr. Walker
Young County Poultry Association
I. O. O. F Memorial Services in Graham
The I O O F program committee announces memorial services at First Methodist Church Graham Sunday at three o clock. Dr Gary Smith will lead hymn and invocation, Rev McKinley Norman reads scripture Luke 10 25 37, Rev J W Bickley delivers sermon, and Rev C C Klingman gives benediction. Graves will be decorated at Oak Grove cemetery after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Graham
Gary Smith
McKinley Norman
J. W. Bickley
C. C. Klingman
Oak Grove Cemetery
Bids Sought for Graham Post Office Building Contract
Postmaster C L Long announces bids for a new Graham post office building for five or ten years. Current contract ends October 16, 1925, bids due by June 15 and mailed to E O Smith in Dallas. Notice posted in Graham post office lobby for details.
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C. L. Long
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
E.O. Smith
Dallas
Texas
Graham Post Office
Long
Lovetts Move, Mrs Lovett Recovering After Major Operation
Mr and Mrs L D Lovett moved from the Wood home this week and now have rooms with Mr and Mrs Edgar McLendon at 717 Cherry Street. Mrs Lovett is rapidly recovering from a serious operation performed several weeks ago.
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L. D. Lovett
Wood
Edgar McLendon
Cherry Street
Allen Family Visits Willie Allen at Texas University
Mr and Mrs S J Allen and their children returned from Austin where they visited Miss Willie Allen a University of Texas student. Willie will stay for summer school. The Allens report a fine trip with little mud en route.
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S. J. Allen
Austin
Willie Allen
University of Texas
Willie
Mr. Allen
Graham Chamber of Commerce To Launch June Membership Drive
The Graham Chamber of Commerce, led by president L. D. Lovett, plans a citywide membership push around June 15. The drive seeks broad participation including women, youth groups, and individual citizens to expand civic work such as park improvements, roads, agriculture, and livestock发展.
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L. D. Lovett
Chamber of Commerce
Lovett
Graham
Graham Chamber of Commerce
Graham's Tourist Park Approved By State
The State Board of Health approved tourist camps in seventeen Texas cities including Amarillo Ballinger Belton Cisco Clarendon Denison Denton Fort Worth Graham Lubbock Marble Falls Marlin Quanah San Angelo Texarkana Waco Weatherford and began posting placards. Sanitary checks are underway with county and city health officers assisting. unsuitable camps will not be approved. Graham's park, now open for the season, attracts visitors with several cars nightly south of Shawnee Park.
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State Board of Health
Amarillo
Ballinger
Belton
Cisco
Clarendon
Denison
Denton
Fort Worth
Graham
Lubbock
Marble Falls
Marlin
Quanah
San Angelo
Texarkana
Waco
Weatherford
State Health Department
Shawnee Park
Hike Into Canada Reaches Fort Wayne After Mississippi Crossings
A night letter from Lee McGuire and Eugene Coleman reports their hike into Canada. They reached Fort Wayne on the eighth day since leaving Graham on May 19. They crossed the Mississippi three times, passed Memphis, considered Kentucky caves, then returned to Arkansas before heading north. They expect four to five weeks away from home.
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Lee McGuire
Eugene Coleman
Canada
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Graham
Mississippi River
Memphis
Kentucky
Arkansas
I O O F Lodge Election Notice in Graham
The first Thursday night in June is set to elect officers for the I O O F Lodge in Graham. All members are urged to attend the meeting.
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I O. O. F. Lodge
Graham
Singing Convention At Bunger Sunday
Bunger hosts a all day Singing Convention this Sunday May 31 with class singing at H o clock dinner at 12 and afternoon program at 1. Quartets Vaughn Banger Luns ford Proffitt and Bullock will perform and solos include J B Lunsford Lon Washam Roy Piddle Bunger Archie Holmes R P Flatt Jack McWhorter Elbert Judge W F Parsley Bill Cathey Buster Self Wiley Whitchet. Local and county committees invite all to bring baskets and enjoy a day with barbecue bread coffee pickles and a complete dinner if cakes and pies are also brought.
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Olney
Lon Washam
Proffitt
Roy Piddle
Bunger
Archie Holmes
Westover
R. P. Flatt
Jack McWhorter
Elbert
W. F. Parsley
Graham
Egan
Bill Cathey
Ingleside
Buster Self
Wiley
Whitchet
O. E. S. Closing Out a Successful Graham Year
The Graham Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star closes a successful year with 35 new members bringing total to 129. Outgoing officers aided community service including visits to the sick and a banquet for 350 at the Washington memorial services. The retiring matron Mrs Abilene Nicolett led School of Instruction attended by 300 plus with Grand officers present. The new officers will be installed by Worthy Matron Mrs Lillian Widmayer and a short program followed by solos and readings.
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Graham
Order of the Eastern Star
Eastern Star
Dallas
Washington
Masons
Star
Abilene Nicolett
Lillian Widmayer
W. D. McFarlane
T. C. McCloud
Owen Faunt LeRoy
R. A. Duncan
C. Slaughter
Ruby Kuhn
Tipton Jeffery wedding in Graham by Rev. Black
Mrs Maude Tipton and Mr S R Jeffery Jr were united in marriage Tuesday night by Rev G W Black a Graham area minister. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Kirtley grew up near Graham and has lived there for some time. The groom eldest son of Mr and Mrs Jeffery was reared in the area. The couple receive congratulations from friends in Graham and across the county.
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Maude Tipton
S. R. Jeffery, Jr
G. W. Black
Young County
W. E. Kirtley
Graham
June term court to open in district court
The June term of the 30th district court will open Monday June 1. The Leader previously published that many cases will receive consideration and the State of Texas vs H. C. Walker is set for the fourth week.
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30Th District Court
Leader
State of Texas
Picnic Enjoyed by Graham Baptist B Y P U at Shawnee Park
About forty members of the B Y P U of the Graham Baptist Church gathered for a Tuesday picnic at Shawnee Park. They played various games and enjoyed a dinner as the highlight of the afternoon and evening.
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Graham Baptist Church
Shawnee Park
Reverend T M McBrayer Visits South Bend
Rev. T. M. McBrayer and family arrived yesterday for a visit in South Bend. He will preach at South Bend Sunday. He was reared there and his old friends are glad to hear him preach.
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T. M. McBrayer
South Bend
Pioneer Citizen of County Dies After Long Suffering
Richard Gideon Walker born March 28 1842 in North Carolina died May 23 after years of cancer. A Confederate veteran and Texas Ranger, he moved to Texas as a youth, lived in Graham and Parker County, married Rebecca Davidson in 1869, and survived by eight children, two sons, two daughters, a step son and other relatives. Funeral held in Finns cemetery with Rev J W W Shuler officiating.
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R. G. Walker
Finns
J. W. W. Shuler
Graham Methodist Church
Richard Gideon Walker
Martin and
Mary Walker
Colins County
North Carolina
Texas
Rusk
Parker County
15Th
Texas Division
Granbury
Little Rock
Arkansas
Texas Ranger
Rebecca Davidson
Rebecca Ricketts
Robert Walker
Graham
Mart Walker
Paducah
L. H. Harris
Retta Walker
Ed Davidson
Mr. Walker
Young County
Miss Lillie Mae Calvins Pupils Recital in High School Hall
Music recital by Miss Lillie Mae Calvins pupils held in the high school auditorium last Thursday evening. Younger students performed with creditable effort and pleasing results.
Carnival at Methdist Church Basement May 29 1925
The Senior Epworth League invites attendance to a carnival at the Methodist Church basement on Friday evening May 29 1925 at 8 o clock. Admission to the main show is free.
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Epworth League
Miss Hattie Martin Named Assistant in County Superintendent Office
Miss Hattie Martin becomes assistant in County Superintendent Avants office succeeding Miss Bettie Dawson who resigned after her marriage to Spencer H Mayes. Martin is a longtime county teacher and is expected to perform well in the new role.
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Hattie Martin
Avants
Bettie Dawson
Spencer H. Mayes
Miss Martin
Graham Public Library Vacation Reading Course List
A list of books offered by the Graham Public Library for a summer reading course. It covers primary books through all grades and includes adults. Readers in Graham and the surrounding community are urged to consult the list and choose their summer reading.
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Graham Public Library
Graham and
Community
Methodist Sunday School Picnic at Criswell Farm
The Methodist Sunday School enjoyed a picnic at Criswell farm last Saturday. Young boys led by Brother Shuler Judge Brown and Ben Johnson played baseball and other tame sports. All reported a great day.
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Methodist
Criswell Farm
Brother Shuler
Judge Brown
Ben Johnson
Proffitt Community Visitor, Mr. C. T. Holbert
Mr. C. T. Holbert arrived from the Proffitt community yesterday, visiting local acquaintances and checking on affairs in the area. He spent several hours in town before returning home.
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C. T. Holbert
Proffitt
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Graham Girl
C. BE. Social
Chamber Commerce
Tipton
Jeffery
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