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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1925
Page
1
The Graham Chamber of Commerce leads a Market Bargain Day on Saturday November 14 offering premiums for producers. Heaviest turkey wins 10 dollars second 7.50. most pounds and best eggs and butter receive cash prizes. Peddlers get regular market price. Merchants promise many bargains to attract buyers.
Mrs J Morgan reports a new well on their land west of Graham named Bashara Morgan No 2. It is producing around 200 barrels and lies near a long standing producer, well No 1. Drilled by Tom Casey of Graham, the Rogers land well five miles SW of Graham shows good potential though depth is unknown. Earlier Moore-Thedford yielded briefly before abandonment, and another well is being drilled near Willis three miles north of Graham with hopes for a strong result across the road.
The Leader reports the death of Brother J L McCord at his Porterville California home on November 1. He would have been seventy nine years old at that time. He had suffered declining health for years after moving from the Rio Grande Valley to California several years ago. McCord preached across Y and adjoining counties and had a large circle of friends and supporters. He served as a missionary in Young County and was active in ministry until his death.
The Comrades and Pals Sunday School classes held a farewell social for Mr and Mrs R E Lynch in the Methodist church. Mr E E Durham taught the Pals during Mr Lynch's absence and a silver pitcher bearing Comrades and Pals was given as thanks for their work. About thirty five attendees noted their departure to Dallas and the impact on church and civic groups.
The Cotton States Protective League calls on cotton farmers to withhold sales to lift prices to 30 cents, citing past slumps and claiming banks have funds for storage loans. It urges public meetings, reduced acreage, and notes 1917 18 79 and 20 price doubles via organized action.
The Mucosa Pageant at Graham High School, staged Thursday and Saturday under the Missionary Society of the Firstristian Church, drew good crowds despite bad weather. It featured home talent with dresses representing local trades and tradespeople, aided by Mr Graves, delivering value beyond admission.
Following two late autumn freezes the week brought fine weather with only a sprinkle on Tuesday night. Clouds cleared by Wednesday morning and picking conditions returned, as farmers hope for a two week window to gather the remaining cotton, after October 28 and November 8 freezes killed much of the crop.
Mrs Mary McGowan of Fort Worth spent the week in Graham visiting friends. She moved to Fort Worth in September to send her boys to college.
A historic overview tracing the Geneva Convention of 1864 its signatories and evolution of the Red Cross. It notes France as first signer and the United States joining in 1882 Ecuador last to join 1907 and calls for public support for relief efforts amid war and disasters.
Friends in the city received a paper from El Paso describing oil activities north of the city. Among those named are Geo M Rhoades and C E Christie of Graham aiding development. The Mackinnie Oil and Drilling Co let the contract to drill wells for the Rhoades and Christie Drilling Co of Graham Texas. Christie has six years in Wyoming and six in Texas oil fields and started in Pennsylvania. Christie drills one tower while B M Folger handles the other with tool dressers L F Allison and Felix Barthememy.
Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Andrews and their Archer County daughter were in Graham on Tuesday. They traveled home with Mrs. T. J. Lamons and Mrs. Robert Justice joining them.
A record crowd is expected at Fair Park as Graham High meets Seymour on Monday at 3 PM in a Section 4 Conference B finale. Graham’s Steers have not been scored on by a conference opponent this season and aim to extend their decisive winning margin.
G S Mahler married Miss Yersie Nimmo and W H Green wed Miss Blanche Loyd in the local records. Both ceremonies recorded as official licenses issued, signaling valid unions.
Mr J M Robinson called at our office this morning. He has read The Leader for several years and always keeps his figures ahead.
The Good Cheer Fund for Joe B Friedel seeks donations from friends and county supporters. Willie Riggs and Tom Butler spearhead the drive with funds collected at The Leader office and by Sam Goldwater Bunger S A Davis in South Bend Eliasville. Contributions aid a visually impaired husband and father with a baby, providing a substantial cash fund for Christmas.
County Judge W F Parsley and Chamber of Commerce rep B W King returned from Austin after securing 350000 matching funds from the State Highway Commission for Young County highways. Voted 400000 for highways and laterals. total 750000 planned with bonds sold to an Oklahoma City firm. Construction expected early next year after legal work and engineer appointment.
The Leader notes almost two hundred citizens traveled to Strawn to watch the local team defeat the strong Strawn aggregation. It also praises business closures the previous Thursday as the Steers beat the Decatur Eagles 21 to 0. The coach and team thank the town for strong football support this season.
The Methodist ladies will hold their bazaar on December 5 followed by the Presbyterian bazaar on December 12 and the First Christian bazaar on December 19. A variety of useful gift articles will be for sale on each of the Saturdays.
Seymour defeated Burkburnett 9 to 0 in Wichita Falls to earned a spot in the Conference B sectional final against Graham. The winner advances to meet Graham next Monday at 3:00 PM in Graham, with Graham fans optimistic after a 21 to 0 win over Decatur last week.
Clyde Carlton, 48, of Lorenzo was killed Saturday afternoon when his car slipped off a jack while he checked brakes after a puncture. The Studebaker sedan wheel fell on his neck, killing him instantly. Funeral was held Monday in Ralls. he leaves a wife, two married daughters, a son, and other relatives.
Rev J W W Shuler will preach his last sermon for the conference year at both services this Sunday. He notes the church will pay all obligations in full again this year. During his two years, 200 members have been added, lifting membership past 700. An invitation is extended to all to attend the closing services and to worship at the Methodist Church.
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Stewart spent Armistice Day in Eastland with their brother, Rev. J. H. Stewart.
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