Aid Society at First Christian Church Promotes Home Missions
The Graham Ladies Aid Society of the First Christian Church discusses ways to assist the needy this cold weather. They emphasize the church’s home mission role, immediate help via S O S calls, and the pastor’s support. A Christmas Bazaar committee plan will be announced later.
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Ladies Aid Society
First Christian Church
Ladies Aid
First Christian Church of
Graham
Shrine holds originals of Declaration and Constitution at Library of Congress
Priceless Originals describe a shrine housing the originals of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The exhibit is located at the center of the Library of Congress in Washington D C.
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United States
Library of Congress
Washington, D. C
Texas Tech Adds Eight Faculty Members At Lubbock
Texas Technological College at Lubbock authorized eight new teachers after President P W Horn cited heavy enrollment. New hires include Edgar Shelton in drawing and architecture James H Murdough in civil engineering R D Campbell in drawing Louis D Ames in mathematics Mrs R A Studhalter in biology Mrs Eunice J Gates in English Harry Hill in physics and Mrs J N Marshall in chemistry. Enrollment reaches 910 with 731 freshmen and 179 sophomores as the two classes organized this year.
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Texas Technological College
Lubbock
P. W. Horn
Fort Worth
Edgar Shelton
James H. Murdough
R. D. Campbell
Louis D. Ames
R. A. Studhalter
Eunice J. Gates
Harry Hill
J. N. Marshall
Horn
Sandlin and McClain Wed At Courthouse Ceremony
G. E. Sandlin of Wichita Falls and Alma McClain of Tank Valley were united in marriage on Thursday October 22 at 11 30 am in the Graham courthouse. Justice J. T. Rickman performed the ceremony. They will live in Wichita Falls and start a life together with many well wishes.
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Wichita Falls
Bank Directors Demand Nickel for Directions
A townsman offers to guide an elderly caller to the First National Bank, but the vendor demurs with a wry line about bank directors not working for free in this Western town. The exchange contrasts old fashioned courtesy with a sharp remark on banking costs.
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Sonny
First National Bank
For Sale A Fine Healthy Cow and More
An old advertisement offers a fine healthy cow that yields milk, a load of hay, two hundred chickens, and five oil stoves for sale.
Chi'ten Café Service Promotes Family Home Life
A short note suggests adopting cafeteria style service at the chi'ten cafe to foster a warm home life. The idea centers on practical hospitality and cozy meals as a daily routine.
Charity Lost at Home The Poor of Christ’s Church
A plea from H. J. Wray of Newcastle Texas decries neglect of American poor by church funds and domestic charity. He laments hunger and isolation of widows, laments walls built by doctrine, and calls for mercy to restore charity at home and the church of Christ.
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Lord Jesus Christ of Heaven
Church of Christ
H. J. Wray
Newcastle
Texas
Electric power for country garages expands repair options
The article argues that independent electric light and power plants enable small garages in remote areas to run motors up to a half horsepower. It highlights benefits such as powering air compressors lathes drills and other light machinery. A key feature is convenient battery charging for automobile storage batteries through independent electric service.
Bids Sought for Heavy Duty Tractors in Young County
The Commissioners' Court of Young County will receive bids at Graham Texas on November 23 1925 for one or more heavy duty tractors. G Earl Hutchings County Auditor Young County Texas.
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Commissioners’ Court of
Young County
Graham
Texas
Earl Hutchings
S A McPhearson Dies in Oil Field Accident Near Duncan
S A McPhearson known as Steve died near Duncan Oklahoma last Saturday October 24 from injuries when machinery on an Empire City oil well malfunctioned and struck him on the head. He was born May 24 1887 in Wise County Texas and moved to Graham in 1900. He later returned to Oklahoma and in 1907 married Bettie Mayes of Murray community. Surviving are his wife and two sons along with other relatives. He worked as a roughneck before becoming a driller in 1915 and earned a reputation as an expert in oil fields across Texas and Oklahoma. The funeral was conducted by Rev G W Black with burial at Murray cemetery. Mr W F McKinzey of Duncan attended the funeral here.
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Duncan
Oklahoma
Empire City
Graham
Murray
G. W. Black
McPhearson
Wise County
Texas
Oak Grove
Young County
MacPhearson
Arnold
Sugar Hollow
W. F. McKinzey
Cedar Creek Health and Cedar School Update
Cedar Creek Health remains good in the community. Cotton picking ends soon though the crop was light and harmed by boll weevil. Cedar School opens Monday morning October 26 with Prof. Hightower, a veteran teacher. Mrs. Fred Condor of Eastern Texas visits her parents in the area. A brief frost Sunday marked the season’s first light cold snap. John Steele and family from Breckenridge visited relatives this weekend.
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Cedar School
Hightower
Fred Condor
Texas
J. M. Reed
John Steele
Breckenridge
Oldest Mason Claim Sparks Texas Record Challenge
Paducah Post notes J. S. Clower, 84, disputes a Dallas writer’s claim of Texas’ oldest Mason. Clower says his 62 years with Masonry began in Calhoun Arkansas in 1863, joined Paducah lodge 22 years ago, and remains active and hearty at a firm pace.
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J. S. Clower
Dallas
Texas
Clower
Calhoun
Columbia County
Arkansas
Paducah Lodge
Paducah Post
Life in Follies Makes Fine Film at Liberty Theatre
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents Pretty Ladies directed by Monta Bell at the Liberty Theatre. The human story of a Follies star seeking love unfolds with colorful, engaging filming that showcases Bell as a peer to top directors. The plot follows a glamorous woman who had everything but a husband and how she wins him back, rich in human interest.
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Metro- Golden-Mayer
Liberty Theatre
Monta Bell
Bell
Adela Rogers St. Johns
Notice of temporary administrator for Chandler estate
Fred T. Arnold announces as temporary administrator of the W. L. Chandler estate that all indebted persons must settle and all creditors file their claims at once. Notice dated October 29, 1925.
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W. L. Chandler
Fred T. Arnold
Notice of Sale for Buick Roadster in Graham Texas
Public sale of Ross Rutherford property for storage charges of 100 dollars. Auction set at Swain's Garage east of Graham Texas on November 18 1925 by administrator estate of W L Chandler deceased. Buick Roadster Engine No 657253 to be sold to highest cash bidder. October 29 1925.
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Swain
Graham
Texas
Ross Rutherford
Girls clothing shows common sense in modern styles
A brief note on how contemporary girls' attire reflects practical taste and sensible choices in fashion. The trend emphasizes functional fits, comfortable fabrics, and versatile silhouettes suited to daily activities.
Pity Taught by Power That Pities Me Goldsmith Quote
An 18th century reflection notes that learning comes through pity shown by a higher power, shaping empathy toward others. The line frames mercy as a catalyst for personal growth and social understanding.
Mahaney suffers leg injuries while at Gulf Oil Co
Geo W Mahaney fractured his leg both below and above the knee while working for Gulf Oil Co last week. He was rushed to Graham Hospital for treatment. Also noted are sickness hits for Miss Velma Smith and Mrs F G Wiley. Typhoid patient Jim Bob Watson at Graham Hospital is improving and may return home soon. Little Venita Strickland broke both forearm bones at school but expects to miss no school. Singing school starts November 9 led by W Z Kitts of Waugh Music Co at the school and Baptist Church with several guest singers expected.
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Geo. W. Mahaney
Gulf Oil Co
Graham Hospital
Velma Smith
F. G. Wiley
Jim Bob Watson
Venita Strickland
Graham
C. B. Ribble
Geo. E. Parsons
W. Z. Kitts
The
Waugh Music Co
Baptist Church
Mr. Kitts
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