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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1925
Page
10
Weather note reports recent rainfall in Young County with stock water and soil moisture improved. A preliminary estimate notes about an inch and a half of rain on Friday October 9 and lighter showers through the week, plus another inch fell this morning.
I H L Tidwell cashes this bank statement sworn to by me on October 12 1925 in Young County Texas. The document lists totals including 48227.97 12500.00 28000.00 2055.37 and 964122.53 with signatures of notary C P Hutchison and bank directors Morrison Hinson Whittenburg and Tidwell as cashier.
Rev. Joe W. Bicksey states rain last week caused the dedicatory service at Salem Church to be postponed to next Sunday October 18. The Presiding Elder will preach and several former pastors are expected to attend if weather permits. The Salem community plans a great day.
Opinion notes that New York murderers require action as Sing Sing’s last condemned cell was filled last week. The writer warns that continued executions could crowd the facility and reflect on justice and crime.
A committee on the welfare of grand papas decided today that all grandfathers should carry walking canes. Grandfather Kennedy received a white engraved cane at the courthouse as the new member of the grandfatherhood, with remarks by County Tax Collector W. E. Steele. The event coincided with the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Miller, making Kennedy newly eligible to the brotherhood.
The piece notes that younger generations seek romance in cars and cinema while Grandpa recalls earlier times when the "old boss and buggy" ruled sparkin, implying they had stronger or earlier courtship methods. Local voice contrasts modern romance with tradition.
A notice urges paying school taxes in October to support schools and prevent voucher discounts for teachers. It emphasizes the ease of early payment and compares it to paying later, framing October as the prudent time to fulfill tax obligations.
R V Tidwell as Receiver reports sale of Hemphill Hinson lease and Hemphill Hatfield lease in Young County with personal property, for 15000 dollars, 4000 cash and three notes due in six twelve and eighteen months. Creditors and parties to the suit must appear at Wichita Falls Courthouse on October 26, 1925 to show cause why the report should not be confirmed. Signed October 15, 1925 by L B Willie Riggs Clerk.
County Treasurer Bill Martin Jr disappeared from his desk Thursday and was found offsite giving a speech to an imaginary sea on duck shooting fly casting wood lore and sport ethics. Sr. Martin says his son shows promise for either treasurer duties or fishing prowess.
The Lyceum course box office opened at 8 AM and by 11 AM all reserved seats were taken. Additional rows were opened as demand continued. Doubts about Graham's participation were resolved, confirming his involvement this year.
The South Bend Methodist Church will host a quarterly conference next Saturday marking Rev. Joe W. Bickley’s first year with the church. The event will assemble church members for review and planning.
Graham urges sending The Leader to students at Texas and other states colleges and universities. Many already subscribe as they are away from home. Encourage others to please their students with timely home news while at school.
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