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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1922
Page
1
In Graham the Sun Day School Baseball League nears a decision as Presbyterians versus Baptists meet to decide who advances to face the Methodists for the season loving cup. The Baptists and Presbyterians clash amid high attendance while a three day series to crown the winner is planned after today’s game.
Miss Eloise Morrison honored bride elect Miss Catherine Craig with a Monday afternoon gathering in Sherman. About thirty attendees enjoyed floral decor, a mock wedding, songs by Miss Mary Loving, piano by Mrs. Loving, and readings by Paul Deats Jr. Games followed with prizes and heart shaped sandwiches.
J M Ratcliff displayed a large rattlesnake found on a Finis mail route. Choate boys killed the snake with rocks near their mailbox then cut off over 20 rattlers. Ratcliff brought the specimen to town where many witnessed it weighing over seven pounds and sparked numerous snake stories.
Civic League prepares for a Jubilee Carnival at Shawnee Park on Friday night to raise funds for the park and support the high school athletic association. Committees are set, booths offer sandwiches cakes and drinks, prices range from 5 to 10 cents, with a high school band providing music.
The Lions Club met for a regular weekly luncheon with jokes from the tail twister and fines for tardiness. Fred T. Arnold acted as knocker sharing a Graham era tale. Members pledged to support the Young County Fair and boost its success in Texas this year.
Mr and Mrs John E Morrison received a message from their daughter Mrs A W Kay at Battle Creek Michigan stating that Mr Kay underwent three operations. He is doing well and practically out of danger when the message arrived. The Kays have been in Battle Creek all summer.
Miss Lillie May Calvin left last Sunday for Cincinnati Ohio to re enter the Conservatory of Music. It is her third year and she hopes to stay until she earns her degree after receiving her teacher's certificate last session.
Mr John R Lock deputy oil and gas supervisor reported a tire theft in front of the Graham Hotel. The Graham County Sheriff’s Department acted quickly and located the missing tire.
Mrs J R McCarroll of Bullard Texas visited Mrs H L Morrison last week. She formerly lived here and has many friends who were delighted to see her.
Mr. J. H. McCan of Murray attended the Young County Fair from November 8 to 10 and was in the city on Saturday.
The National Theatre will give the High School Football Team half the proceeds from ticket sales all next week. Eloise Morrison will lead the committee with Nelle Sammons assisting. Tickets go on sale Friday Sept 7 through Saturday Sept 15, with a gold ball prize for first 1000 and a silver for second.
Water superintendent Jesse Tackett reports Graham consumed 20 721 000 gallons in July and August this year, slightly more than last year. Three Salt creek dams now supply the city, with the settling basin doubled in size and future needs seen in seeking a canyon water source.
Fire at the Newcastle cotton yard destroyed eighteen bales and partially burned eight more. The blaze started early Saturday morning with unknown origin. Hose failures hampered firefighters, and most losses were insured though some farmer ownership suffered total loss.
Mr. C. P. Forest was treated to a birthday dinner planned by his children on Sunday. Present were his daughter Mrs. Fraser of Fort Worth and Mr. Fraser, a grandson, and two Fort Worth great grandsons. The event left him feeling 72 years young.
Midshipman R N McFarlane returns home from the U S Naval Academy Annapolis after completing his second year and a three months cruise through European waters.
Two weeks of rainfall in Graham and surrounding Young County bring at least two inches countywide. The Aug 27 downpour topped the totals with about one inch, Sept 2 showers refreshed the area, aiding ground moisture for plowing and late still-cotton prospects. Reservoirs refill and stock water improves as grass benefits with mild forecasts ahead.
Miss Fanine Dowdle and Mr. W G Smith married at the bride’s parents’ home on South Cherry street with Rev Gary Smith officiating. They left for Fort Worth after the 5 o’clock ceremony. The bride, from a prominent Young county family, has strong music connections and studied at Ward Belmont College and the University of Colorado. The groom, born in Dundee, Scotland, long worked with Employes Lumber and will serve as Secretary-Treasurer of Ford Jarvis Wholesale Lumber in Houston.
Miss Josephine Miller returns to Graham and will open her studio next Monday September 10 at the Christian parsonage on South Elm street. She studied in New York this summer and had planned a September 17 opening but arrives earlier to start on September 10.
Henry J Peterson manager of North Texas Supply Company and wife depart Sunday for an extended visit to Philips West Virginia.
The American Legion has leased the National Theatre for September 19 and 20. The feature will be The Man Without a Country, with proceeds benefiting the Legion. A second comedy act accompanies the main film and organizers urge community attendance.
The Retail Merchants Association of Graham hosts a large event on Saturday September 8 offering 750 in gold prizes plus 34 cash awards totaling 790 free. Unclaimed prizes from August 11 are redistributed. Merchants showcase fall stock and farmers find buyers for produce, chickens eggs butter hides and more. The association supports Graham and Young County aiming for a record crowd.
The 30th district court opened its fall term with Judge H R Wilson presiding. The grand jury was sworn in and given his standard charge noting no special matters. The county's crime level is reported better than in years, and officers are praised for diligence. Grand jurors include P K Deats foreman Graham W P Newell Eliasville H J Sparks Jean E N McCluskey South Bend C E Donnell Murray J W Seddon Graham J D Lowe Newcastle W A Corbett South Bend J A McClure Loving Sam Criswell Graham C B Daniel Newcastle J W Bullock Newcastle.
Authorities report an oversupply of dogs in South Bend leading to the killing of several mad dogs. Three men and one woman were bitten by the dogs, and a similar dog surplus is feared to bring rabies to Graham soon.
W R Whitehead of Adair Oklahoma passed through Graham yesterday en route to Eliasville to visit his son. He plans to return to Graham later this week to see R G Taylor and S P Taylor.
Mrs. W C McGrew of 409 Tennessee Street has just returned from a two month stay with her sister in Amarillo who remains critically ill.
Miss Catherine Craig came back last week after an extended journey to Colorado and California. Her travel included visits to several western locations and she returned in good spirits.
The Graham school begins the fall term with over one thousand pupils, Shawnee and high schools full of students and staff. Rev T E Bowman and Rev Gary Smith speak at openings. Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce announce medals and new home economics program for girls. A large faculty list and music by the orchestra accompany the ceremonies.
Mr. T. M. Bunger and his wife with two children came back last Friday after a month in California. They traveled via Phoenix for a short visit and he enjoyed seeing the Pacific Ocean. He praised California as fine country with good roads.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs R C Pierce of 310 Second Street was buried in Oak Grove cemetery yesterday afternoon. Rev Gary Smith conducted the funeral services. The Pierces have lived here about three years and they receive sympathy in the loss of their six day old daughter.
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