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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1922

Page

12

District Court Room Full of People Hear Klan Lecture

The district court room was packed last Friday to hear Dr. Lester A. Brown of Atlanta, a Knights of the Ku Klux Klan member, lecture on “American ism, Patriotism, Law and Order.” He urged that only members can discuss Klan principles and defended the order's aims while criticizing opposition as uninformed.

Lester A. Brown Atlanta Georgia Knights of the Ku Klux Klan Dr. Brown United States Graham Texas

Shumate Fawks Couple Wed Quietly at Home

Aron Shumate and Winnie Fawks surprised friends by marrying Sunday October 21 at the bride’s parents home with Rev. Joe R. Mayes of Ft. Worth officiating. The couple, praised for character and kindness, are wished happiness and success in life. Ladies shoes advertised at Street & Co.

Aron Shumate Winnie Fawks Joe R. Mayes Ft. Worth J. J. Fawks

B Y P U PROGRAM AT Baptist Church Sunday Night

The B Y P U plans an engaging missionary program at the Baptist church Sunday night with a full attendance urged. Speakers include Ira E. Wood on Daily Bible Readers Drill, Miss Sallie Timmins on Introduction, Miss Ethel McDonald on Missionary By-Products, Lars Hutchings on Medicine and Hygiene, Wesley Taylor on Advance in Agriculture, Miss Ada May on Public Education, Miss Myrtle Kemp on Social Uplift, Miss Frances Roberts on Solo, Miss Gladys Wood on Literature, Glenn Babb on Maps and Surveys, John What Money Is For on Jesus the World’s Light, and Miss Myra Guinn on Money Is For.

Baptist Church Ira E. Wood Sallie Tim Ethel McDonald Lars Hutchings Wesley Taylor Ada May Myrtle Kemp Frances Roberts Gladys Wood Glenn Babb Jesus John Taylor Myra Guinn

Bargain Balcony Offers Ladies Pumps at $1.95

Street & Co announces a sale in Bargain Balcony featuring a big assortment of ladies and misses pumps and oxfords priced at $1.95 each.

Street & CO

Fine Weather Boosts Cotton Picking and Wheat Sowing

Last week featured unusually fine weather after floods from heavy rains. A light frost occurred on October 19 and again Sunday in some areas, but vegetation largely unfazed. Bean crops suffer from cool snap while cotton picking finishes and wheat sowing proceed. farmers prepare land and expect strong winter pastures and good cattle condition.

Mrs Norman Hosts Friday Bridge Club Night

Mrs. W D Norman entertained the Friday Club at her home last week with five bridge tables. Mrs Fred T Arnold won the high club prize a hand painted pitcher while the high score guest prize went to Mrs D Fauntleroy. Mrs D E Winstead took the cut prize a flower bowl as guests enjoyed a salad course with pressed chicken chips pickles saratoga and tea.

W. D. Norman Fred T. Arnold D. Fauntleroy D. E. Winstead O. Fauntleroy D. E. Stimson Henry Dyer Lucile Ringgenberg Will Loving Oliver Loving, Jr Jess Warren Frank Parrish M. K. Graham Ed Graham C. P. Hutchison Henry Criswell H. E. Griffin Graham P. Stewart W. H. Batchler C. E. Beavers Zella Allen Bladen Garrett

Legion Meeting Set For Ex-Service Men In K P Hall

Ligon Daniel Post of the American Legion calls all ex-service men to a gathering in the K P Hall Monday night October 29 to plan Armistice day events and memorial services. Mrs. John B. Rhea leads plans for a stage play and asks members to cooperate to prepare promptly.

Ligon-Daniel American Legion K. of P. Hall The California Young County John B. Rhea Rhea

Local man Mr. J. Reno Stinson injured in railroad accident

Mr. J. Reno Stinson, a Louisiana native with the Southern Pacific railroad, suffered a double fracture of a leg on August 7 and has remained in hospital since. He is slowly improving and hopes to return to work in about three months or sooner, with many friends in the region expressing concern and wishes for a full recovery.

J. Reno Stinson Louisiana Southern Pacific Railroad Reno

Thursday Bridge Club Hosts Pleasant Evening

The Thursday Bridge Club met last week with host Mrs. Jack Caldwell. Mrs. J. G. Harris won the high guest prize a dainty pin cushion. The high club prize a hand painted bud vase went to Mrs. Earl Humphreys. Arch Ross was low score winner. Bananas pie and cocoa were served to Mesdames J. Glenn Dyer J. G. Harris W. W. Carson Harold Hubbard W. E. Ash ford H. L. Hollister A. E. Knudson Earl Humphreys Arch Ross O. Fauntleroy Misses Lois Tillis Sybil Barnes.

Jack Caldwell J. G. Harris Earl Humphreys Arch Ross J. Glenn Dyer W. W. Carson Harold Hubbard W. E. Ashford H. L. Hollister A. E. Knudson O. Fauntleroy Lois Tillis Sybil Barnes

Bargain Balcony Offloads Ladies Shoes at 2.00

Bargain Balcony offers a large lot of ladies shoes in black and brown kid and calfskin leather. Lace-top designs with medium heels, all sizes. Former prices ranged from 4.00 to 7.50, sale price 2.00.

Street & CO

Constable Sale in Young County Texas 1923

Constable J D Dawson to sell at Stovall plantation South Bend on November 6 1923 the property of A Bevacqua to satisfy a $680.24 judgment for First National Bank in Graham Texas. Seized items include rigs tanks pipes drilling gear and miscellaneous tools. Sale per district court execution issued October 3 1923.

State of Texas Young Young County First National Bank Graham Texas A. Bevacqua Stovall Plantation South Bend J. D. Dawson

The Shock at Liberty Theatre Opens Thursday

Lon Chaney stars with Virginia Valli in The Shock a standout picture critics call one of the most unusual in months. Supporting cast includes Christine Mayo Walter Long Jack Mower Henry Barrows and James Wong directed by Lambert Hillyer.

Liberty Theatre Metropolitan Lon Chaney Virginia Valli Christine Mayo Walter Long Jack Mower Henry Barrows James Wong Lambert Hillyer

Simpson Couple Welcomes Daughter Born October 17

Mr and Mrs C H Simpson announce the birth of a daughter on October 17. The family names the child and shares joyful news of the new arrival in the home.

C. H. Simpson

Allen Craig's Wife Recovers After Dallas Operation

Mr. Allen Craig returned Sunday from Dallas where he took his wife for an operation last week. The operation took place Thursday morning and she is improving rapidly and expected to return home before many days.

Allen Craig Dallas

Bargain Balcony Offers Shoes at Two Dollars

STREET & CO advertises good serviceable leather shoes for fall and winter at two dollars with odds and ends from four to seven fifty dollars on sale in Bargain Balcony.

Street & CO

Scott Family Heads to Waco for Cotton Palace Visit

Mr J J Scott Miss Bettie Scott and LeRoy Britain with Mrs C Fox Clarke and two boys traveled by car to Waco yesterday to visit relatives and attend the Cotton Palace event.

J. J. Scott Bettie Scott LeRoy Britain C. Fox Clarke Waco Cotton Palace

Judge Penix and companions head to Grand Chapter

Judge S. A. Penix and Mrs. P. M. Nicolett with Mrs. Lillian C. Widmayer left Sunday morning for Amarillo to attend the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star. Penix serves as Worthy Grand Patron of Texas and Nicolett is the Graham Chapter delegate.

S. A. Penix P. M. Nicolett Lillian C. Widmayer Amarillo The Eastern Star Judge Penix Texas Nicolett Graham

Bargain Balcony Special Shoes Sale At Two Dollars

A big lot of ladies and misses shoes goes on sale for one week priced at two dollars each. The offer showcases a wide range of styles and sizes, inviting shoppers to visit the balcony clearance area for remaining inventory.

Oklahoma Move Sparks Brief Graham Return Wish

Mr. Thomas Swain, who recently moved to Oklahoma, came in Mon day on a business mission. He says he has all of Oklahoma he wants. He hopes to be able to re turn to Graham at an early date.

Thomas Swain Oklahoma Graham

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R. E. Lynch E.S. Graham S. Boyd Street P. K.deats V-Pres Gun Stewart V-P & Cashier Co Ree Otto Deats Thos. Tobin H. B. Street Shumate FAWKS Mons Mrs. Norman Ligen Daniel Post Wen THURS Constable’s Sale Roc the Fomen Betty Wales Gage Elzee Oscar Terry Cilkisos Jasks
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