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Newspaper

Graham Leader

Location

Graham, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1925

Page

7

SNODDY & SON Advertises and Local Notes

Local notes report Miss Hattie Martin visiting Mrs. Sam Wootten in Murray. Henry Groves of Olney visited Graham. Miss Eugenia Carlton left for Fort Worth to enter TCU. Dr. and Mrs. W. O. Padgett Dallas visitors. A vote for good roads noted as progress. Red Rust Proof Seed Oats from Hinson Hockaday Grain Co. Subscriptions from A. L. Davis of Pickwick.

Hattie Martin Sam Wootten Murray Hinson-Hockaday Grain CO

Lovetts Due Home Saturday After East Texas Visit

Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Lovett, who have been visiting Texarkana and other places in east Texas, are expected to return home on Saturday.

Cow Chow costs nothing and milk pays the bill

A livestock farmer notes that feeding costless cow chow boosts milk output, offsetting expenses. The observation suggests dairy profitability hinges on feed efficiency and higher yield rather than upfront feed costs.

Miss Louise Bell Heads to Fort Worth for T. C. U.

Miss Louise Bell left Tuesday for Fort Worth to attend Texas Christian University this year.

Louise Bell Fort Worth

Mr and Mrs Ward Spivey Welcome a Fine Daughter

Mr and Mrs Ward Spivey are entertaining a fine little daughter since September 10th.

Mrs. Ward Spivey

Mr M C Snoddy and Family Visit Groes Beck

Mr M C Snoddy and family spent last week visiting at Groes beck according to local social notes.

M. C. Snoddy Groesbeck

McCall Patterns at Street's

Ihe Clayburn Clarke, who was accidentally shot through the foot last week, is rapidly improving.

McCall S. Ihe Clayburn Clarke

Wichita Falls Visit By Three Ladies Last Weekend

Miss Bettie Scott, Mrs. Spencer Mayes and Mrs. L. B. Scott spent the past weekend visiting in Wichita Falls, sharing time with local friends and enjoying the city’s sights.

Bettie Scott Spencer Mayes L. B. Scott Wichita Falls

Graham business visitors and local shopping notes

Messrs. J. M. Taylor and J. W. Ross of Jean were in Graham today on business. SNODDY & SON offered children’s hose from 19¢ to 35¢ per pair. Miss Ruthe Russell left Tuesday for Abilene to enter Simmons College. Mr. G. W. Carmack of Murray was in Graham last Thursday and Friday. Mrs. J. H. Stewart returned last week from Grand Prairie.

Lee Carmack Murray Graham Messrs J. M. Taylor J. W. Ross Jean Snoddy & Son Ruthe Russell Abilene Simmons College G. W. Carmack of

Local residents planning moves for college in Texas

Cecil Porter and J W and Mitchell McLendon will travel to Waco to enter Baylor University this week. Miss Matha Mae Morrie left yesterday for Fort Worth to re-enter Texas Christian University. Richard Taylor of Graham and Ira Woods of Olney are visiting the Plains this week.

Cecil Porter J. W.and Mitchell McLendon Waco Baylor University Messrs Richard Taylor Graham Ira Woods Olney the Plains

Teachers Move Between Towns Across The Region

Miss Maggie Long left last Saturday for Lockney to teach the coming session. Miss Evelyn McLendon, Breckenridge High School teacher, spent the weekend in Graham.

Maggie Long Lockney Evelyn McLendon Breckenridge High School Graham

Mrs J H Alford renews home paper for son in Arkansas

Mrs J H Alford visited the office this week and renewed the home newspaper subscription for her son, John Alford, who lives in Cane Hill, Arkansas.

J. H. Alford John Alford Cane Hill Arkansas

Ill at Home Mr W C Bell Threatened by Typhoid

Mr W C Bell remains ill at his Grove Street home and is reported to be threatened by typhoid fever.

W. C. Bell Grove Street

Double Hasslers shock absorbers offered at cost by dealer

Lesage Motor Co advertises a closeout on Double Hasslers shock absorbers at cost. The snippet also notes Mrs Kenneth Neely and her daughters Merle and Ruth visiting Graham from Ponca City Oklahoma, visiting relatives and returning home after two years.

Lesage Motor CO. de Kenneth Neely Merle Ruth Ponca City Oklahoma Graham

Butler’s Dairy welcomes a fine new heir

Mr and Mrs Joe Butler announce the birth of a son on September 11. The newborn will soon aid in running Butler’s Dairy, lightening Joe’s workload as he steps back a bit.

Joe Butler Butler’s Joe

Atwater Kent Radios and Speakers Boost Radio Quality

The radio success hinges on reception and service with Atwater Kent Radios and Speakers highlighted as key. Earp Music Co presents this claim emphasizing product quality and customer satisfaction in a brief promotional note.

Atwater Kent Earp Music CO

Mrs Latting and son move to Graham from Tulsa

Mrs. R. B. Latting and her son Robert relocated from Tulsa to Graham last week. Robert will enroll in Graham schools this week. Mrs. Latting is the sister of Mr. N. S. Farmer.

R. B. Latting Robert Tulsa Oklahoma Graham Latting N. S. Farmer

Mrs W D Worsham Wins Clock in Boaz Window Display

Mrs W D Worsham on Route A received the clock after a days long display in the Boaz window. The clock was showcased for several days attracting local attention.

W. D. Worsham

Miss Katherine Morris Heads Fort Worth Visit

Miss Katherine Morris left last Saturday for Fort Worth to visit a few days before the opening of my Son ae.

Katherine Morris Fort Worth

Mrs Jonas Ely Visits Pampa Texas Daugher

Mrs Jonas Ely departed last Saturday for Pampa Texas to visit her daughter She plans to return to Graham later in the fall

Jonas Ely Pampa Texas Graham

Fauntleroy Family Visits Bridgeport

Mr. O. Fauntleroy and family recently visited Bridgeport to see Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kruegel.

Mr. O. Fauntleroy Bridgeport Harry Kruegel

Mrs R M Perry Recovering at Home in Wichita Falls

Mrs. R. M. Perry is recovering from a serious illness at her home in Wichita Falls and is expected to visit relatives here soon.

Mr C A Kelly Visits Home Folks From Plains Paving

Mr. C A Kelly, working with Plains Paving Company, came in Saturday for a brief visit with home folks.

C. A. Kelly The Plains Paving Company

Mrs J E Burdick Visits Ranch Near Canyon City

Mrs J E Burdick returned from Canyon City last week where she had visited Mrs Fay Marshall at her ranch near that place.

J. E. Burdick Canyon City Fay Marshall

Bryson Singing Convention Attended by Four Women

Mrs. Zola Titsworth and Misses Walter Padgett Marguerite Elledge and Ora Mae Martin attended the singing convention at Bryson last Sunday.

Zola Titsworth Walter Padgett Marguerite Elledge Ora Mae Martin Bryson

Local Woman Scarred by Stove Oven Fire

Miss Sallie Timmons suffered burns to her neck and face but was not seriously hurt after fumes from a cook stove oven ignited on Tuesday morning.

Mrs Kate Lowrance Burned Lighting Gas Range

Mrs Kate Lowrance suffered painful burns about the face last Thursday while lighting the oven to her gas range. She is improving rapidly from the burns.

Kate Lowrance

Stewart couple visits Vernon son in Wichita Falls rain

Mr and Mrs W A Stewart traveled to Vernon on Sunday to see their son Brandon Stewart. They encountered mud on the trip but outran the heavy rain in the Wichita Falls area late Sunday evening.

W. A. Stewart Vernon Brandon Stewart Wichita Falls

History Teacher Miss Arnie Burkett Teaches at Cleburne High

Miss Arnie Burkett, once popular Graham High School history teacher, is now teaching at Cleburne High School after a year of postgraduate study at the University of Texas.

Arnie Burkett Graham High School Cleburne High School University of Texas

Graham High alumni named among Wichita Falls junior college teachers

In the Wichita Falls Junior College list of teachers the entries include S. H. Rider formerly a Graham High School teacher and Miss Ruth Doty a graduate of Graham High School.

Wichita Falls S. H. Rider Graham High School Ruth Doty

Farewell to Vacation Party Honored Payne Hathcock Guests

Payne Hathcock entertained twenty four friends at a Farewell to Vacation party last Friday night. The event featured games contests and cream and cake served at ten o'clock, yielding much merriment among the guests.

Payne Hathcock

Couple Weds At Bride’s Home In North Graham Area

Mr. Paul Atwell from northeast of Graham married Miss Erma Smith of Banger last Monday afternoon at the bride’s parents home. Rev. G. W. Black officiated, described as “the marrying parson.”

Paul Atwell Graham Erma Smith Banger G. W. Black

Oatmans Visit From Loving County Farm Area

Mr and Mrs A E Oatman arrived from their Loving County farm Tuesday. Brother Oatman long served as clerk of the Young County Baptist Association and brought the minutes to The Leader for printing.

A. E. Oatman Loving Brother Oatman Young County Baptist Association Leader

Vote for Good Roads to Pull Young County Out

A call to support a good roads measure in Young County urging residents to vote on Saturday September 26. The message emphasizes the need to avoid mud and delays when rains come, framing the vote as a way to keep the county moving forward and out of rut.

Young County

Dallas attorney files two injunctions in Graham

Hon C K Bullard of Dallas representing the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association filed two injunction suits here last Monday against members for violating contracts. Marshall and King were retained to represent the organization in Young, Archer and Throckmorton counties.

Hon .C. K. Bullard Dallas Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association Graham Marshall and King Young, Archer Throckmorton

Mrs J P Hamilton and daughter visit relatives on the Plains

Mrs J P Hamilton and her daughter Miss Pearl recently returned from a trip to the Plains and Kansas visiting relatives. They spent several weeks away and enjoyed the cool nights noted during the journey.

J. P. Hamilton Miss Pearl Plains Kansas

Mrs Agee Travels to Dallas for Husband’s Hospital Treatment

Mrs. E M Agee and her children went to Dallas early this week to visit her husband at Baylor Hospital. He returned home Tuesday and appears to be improving rapidly. He will be unable to resume his work as county missionary for some time.

E. M. Agee Dallas Baylor Hospital

Miss Mary Eddleman Heads to Fort Worth for Event

Miss Mary Eddleman left this week for Fort Worth to enter an event titled Ee. We in, signaling her plans to compete in a regional program. Details on the competition or date remain unclear from the fragment.

Mary Eddleman Fort Worth

Eliasville Man Mr Will Davis Visits Graham

Mr. Will Davis of Eliasville was a business visitor in Graham on Monday. He attended meetings with local merchants and discussed potential commercial opportunities in the area.

Will Davis Eliasville Graham

Amarillo Visitors Spouse and Two Sons Stop by Relatives

Mrs. Floyd Woolfolk and her two sons of Amarillo are here visiting relatives and friends.

Floyd Woolfolk Amarillo

Edna Shuler Heads to Dallas for S. M. U. Return

Miss Edna Shuler left Tuesday for Dallas to attend S. M. U. again this year, continuing her studies at the university.

Edna Shuler Dallas

Pauline Braddock Enters TWC This Session in Fort Worth

Miss Pauline Braddock leaves this week for Fort Worth to enter Texas Woman’s College this session.

Kay Returns From Three Week Visit In South Carolina

Mr. A. W. Kay came home last Thursday night after a three week stay with relatives in South Carolina.

A. W. Kay South Carolina

Mrs D R Wimberly Visits Wichita Falls Folks

Mrs D R Wimberly of Wichita Falls arrived Saturday night for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Jason Mayes.

D. R. Wimberly Wichita Falls Jason Mayes

Mrs Jernigan Visits Then Heads Home to Texarkana

Mrs. W. M. Jernigan departed last week for Texarkana after visiting her daughter Mrs. J. W. Perkins in town.

W. M. Jernigan Texarkana J. W. Perkins

Salvation Army Rep Pedigo Secures Funds in Graham

Mr W D Pedigo of Dallas Salvation Army field representative visited Graham this week and raised about eighty dollars for the organization’s work.

W. D. Pedigo Dallas The Salvation Army Graham Week

Rain Report From Bunger Country Reaches Leader

Mr. J. E. Parsons, visiting from his farm, informed The Leader that a good rain has fallen in the Bunger country, the first of the week.

J. E. Parsons

Graham Lodge Hosts Texas IOOF Grand Master Visit

Mr. G. W. Backus of Vernon Texas Grand Master of the IOOF of Texas made the Graham lodge an official visit last week. He was in the city Thursday and Friday.

G. W. Backus Vernon Texas Graham Lodge City

Lyceum Tickets Go On Sale For Season Course

Lyceum Music Club members begin selling season tickets as demand rises for an expected strong Lyceum course. Members report good response from potential attendees and optimism for varied programs this season.

Music Club Lyceum

Baptist Church Sermon Announced for Sunday

In the pastor's absence Rev. M. W. Steele will preach at the Baptist Church Sunday morning on the subject The Ark and the Judgment.

M. W. Steele The Baptist Church

Graham High School Home Economics Dept Enrolls Large Class

The home economics department at Graham High School reports a very large enrollment this year, signaling strong interest in domestic science among students. Teachers note high attendance and growing course demand across grade levels.

Graham High School

Wichita Falls visitors seen Sunday

Messrs. W. H. Kennedy John Roach and J. M. Miller were Wichita Falls visitors last Sunday.

Messrs W. H. Kennedy John Roach J. M. Miller Wichita Falls

Art Needle Shop Hat Line Offers Plain Felts and Dress Hats

Come to our shop to buy your school hat. We have a complete new line of plain felts and dress hats. Local ad promoting school hats and a new collection at Art Needle Shop.

Elder Pursley Goes Fishing After Rains

Elder J F Pursley ties fishing poles to his car and heads out for yellow catfish following recent rains to try his luck on the water.

J. F. Pursley

Lost cake boards with burned horse heads and grape motif

Notice from Mrs. Lillian Widmayer seeking return of two round cake boards lost while sending out cakes. One board bears a burned horse head design and the other a mug with grapes, both tinted. Request to return to The Leader office or to Mrs. Widmayer.

Lillian Widmayer

Local Car Man Fred Stewart Moves to Nehls Company

Fred Stewart, longtime employee of the Texas Motor Company, has accepted a position with Nehls Motor Company and will be glad to meet friends at his new place of business.

Fred Stewart Texas Motor Company Nehls Motor Company

First Graham Music Club Meeting at Presbyterian Church

The Graham Music Club holds its first regular meeting on Wednesday September 20 at the Presbyterian Church to avoid conflicting with the Methodist Church protracted meeting. Mrs I K Parker will supervise a very interesting program.

Graham Music Club Presbyterian Church Methodist Church I. K. Parker

Forest Mac Hunter Undergoes Tonsil Operation

Forest Mac Hunter, son of Mr and Mrs Forest Hunter, underwent an operation last Saturday to remove his tonsils. He recovered quickly and was well in a few days.

Forest Mac Hunter Forest Hunter

Rain claims by Mr W C Reed in Leader area

Mr W C Reed told The Leader on Monday that last Thursday night’s rain in his immediate community fell lightly. It drizzled for hours but didn’t yield enough water for stock. He noted neighbors a few miles away received more rainfall.

W. C. Reed

Couple from Shamrock Seeks Care as Wife Ill in Dallas

Mr and Mrs Harlan Reeves arrived from Shamrock last week. Mrs Reeves suffers a peculiar malady resembling infantile paralysis and was taken Sunday to a Dallas hospital for treatment.

Harlan Reeves Shamrock

Bargains in Used Cars from 1920s Era Lot

In a compact car sale preview, Dodge Touring and Dodge Roadster join Ford Roadster as available used vehicles. Listing markets 1924 1923 1922 models with emphasis on affordable prewar autos. Dealers promote practical transport for buyers seeking value.

Dodge Dodge Touring Dodge Roadster Ford Roadster

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Henry Groves of Snoddy & Sons Mary Wood Ravel C. C. Barron of Pickwick Tao Mrs. W. O. Padgett A. L. Davis Radio Kent Radios J. H. Stewart Grand Prairie Pauline Braddock Guaranty Abstract CO W. G. Mobley First National Bank Graham, Texas F. F. Parrish Children’s Encyclopedia Doc Holland Red Hussar Band Chicago Breckenridge, Texas B. S. Walker C. C. Goodwin Sec’y-Mer
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