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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
1
Graham businessmen visited Gordon Mountain to praise the new road built with the help of County Commissioner A C Anderson and the Graham Chamber of Commerce. They plan a celebratory gathering next Tuesday afternoon near the mountain with substantial local turnout anticipated.
James Owen, about 80, longtime Palo Pinto County pioneer and former sheriff, died Tuesday at his son Jay Owen’s home after months of illness. He will be buried at Palo Pinto Cemetery with Odd Fellows rites. Surviving are four sons, two daughters, and his wife. two sons died in World War I.
Rev. C. C. Klingman departed this morning for Wichita Falls to attend a two day church convention. He is expected to return in time for his regular services Sunday.
Hub Gray a well known dealer in Gra ham and Young County was killed yesterday morning when his high powered roadster overturned on the Childress Wellington road twelve miles north of Childress. He was alone and lived about 20 minutes after the crash. The body was brought to Jean for burial at Farmer cemetery. His wife and daughter were away in Young County at the time of the accident.
Mr. J. M. Barnett president of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association of Young County reports a profitable meeting held in Graham last Saturday afternoon. Colgin assistant field supervisor spoke on cooperative marketing. Many members renewed for another five-year term as W. A. Smith of the association plans several weeks of county work and farmer consultations on better cotton marketing. Barnett of Loving was elected president and F. G. Wiley of Bunger secretary at the organization’s start months ago.
Mr Lewis Wheat resigns from LeSage Motor Company and purchases the washing and greasing station off the square on Fourth Street. He invites friends to visit his new business. W C Groner of Loving, a Graham pioneer and charter member of the Graham Baptist Church, visited Graham Monday. he read letters as reading clerk at the 1879 Tonk Valley association.
The Ladies Aid Society hosted a surprise miscellany shower for Mrs Mary McGowan. Twenty seven gifts were included. She and her sons left Tuesday for Fort Worth where Jack and James will enter 7 WU.
Miss Maggie Long came back last Saturday from Canyon where she studied the past two terms. She made a fine record and completed extra work during the time, highlighting her efforts and achievement.
Reverend J H Stewart pastor of the Methodist Church in Eastland and his son Guthings traveled today to visit relatives in the area.
The Rev Joe W Bickley will finish his meeting at Center Ridge tomorrow night after a week of services. The note indicates the event is scheduled for Friday night at the Center Ridge venue with potential community turnout and religious themes.
Superintendent I T Gilmer and Principal Stanley H Peavy return from vacations to organize for the opening of schools on Monday September 14. Board sets tuition by grade levels and allows six year olds to enroll if starting in the first four weeks. Miss Nell Hoag resigns for Hawaii. Miss Lucille Hemphill named to fill vacancy. Teachers Home preparations underway as rooms repapered and repainted.
Mr. G. W. Miller announces that Troops Nos. 1 and 2 of the Boy Scouts will meet at the First Christian Church Friday for general scout work. The boys are urged to be present.
Rev C C Klingman will fill his regular appointments at the First Christian Church Sunday. Morning subject The Price of the Best. Evening subject Sin of Unbelief.
Stephens County has funds and plans to build its share of hard surfaced roads from Breckenridge to the Young County line. County Judge Jno W Hill says the State Highway Commission must authorize the work and provide money. If Young County’s election passes, the county will connect with Stephens County on the south and Jack County on the east.
Judge M. D. Brown urges all fathers to attend Sunday Father’s Day exercises at the Methodist Church. A well prepared program aims to engage and appeal to every father.
The regular services will be held at the Methodist Church with Rev P L Shuler of Granbury Texas, a son of the pastor, preaching Sunday night.
The article contrasts active and passive teachers. Active teachers plan, prepare, engage students, monitor attendance, celebrate progress, and prioritize school work with balance for recreation. Passive teachers rely on recitation, delay action, complain about indifference, and stay within the minimums while earning their salary.
Graham music lovers enjoy weekly DeMolay and High School band concerts with young players showing strong talent. Friday’s DeMolay performance at the courtyard park precedes a joint Sunday show at Shawnee Park. The final concert, on September 10 at twilight, will raise funds for Jack and Young County teachers attending next week’s institute.
Rev E M Agee closed a good meeting at Red Top last Sunday. He has assisted Pastor T R Paden in four meetings this summer and says any church is fortunate in having Paden as pastor. Agee held eleven meetings and baptized 162 converts across the county. He fell ill Monday after the Red Top gathering, hindering attendance at the association. A report of his work is being prepared for the association.
A Graham city report notes three separate fires within one week. At 3 am Sunday a fire destroyed the Meth odist Church in the northern city, origin unknown. Tuesday morning a burn at the C E Turner home on South Elm Street followed by a blaze at Mrs Florence Graham’s Pasehall house as he prepared to move. In each case the fire department responded quickly and contained the flames.
Paramount Week runs September 6 to 13 with 3500 newspapers carrying ads. The Leader prints two half page Paramount ads from the National Theatre of Graham and the Colonial Theatre of Eliasville urging readers to study the next week’s programs and enjoy the good pictures.
The Parrish Kindergarten will open Tuesday morning September 15 for the year. Mrs Parrish reports a very successful previous session with bright prospects for a full class when the school starts.
The Graham High School building hosts a five day County Institute starting Monday September 7 attended by Young and Jack county teachers. Directors include county superintendents H H Avants and others with sessions led by C A Gardner W A Meacham Bertha Pittman and speakers such as Lee Clark M H Moore S E Clark and Mrs Frank Richards.
In Electra a violent storm wrecked the Texhoma Oil and Refining Company lease home killing Velma Ratcliff seven and Otida Smithto eight. Gladys Smithto twelve was seriously injured. The Ratcliff house was blown apart and Electra recorded its heaviest rainstorm with four and a half inches in an hour.
Grandpa R F Taggart celebrated the arrival of his first grandson at the home of his son R E Taggart. In his excitement he left his keys in the post office door while taking the mail to the train.
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