The Graham Leader (Graham, Tex.), Vol. 74, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 22, 1950 Page: 1 of 18
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The Graham Leader
OLDEST BUSINESS INSTITUTION IN YOUNG COUNTY—ESTABLISHED AUGUST 1«, 187«
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Gtizens Turn Down The
GorbagePfck-up Increase
Paving Crew To
BegmWork
Hus Week End
Paving crews for the Cooper and
Woodruff Construction firm are
scheduled to arrive in Graham to*
day to begin paving the large num-
ber of new streets nearing com-
pletion for the asphalt coating.
Over 78 blocks have been as-
sured of paving to date and it i<> ( lion‘7r^ "was*"dhmUsedl andlt
expected to pass the 100 mark.
The paving crew will begin in the
.Southeast section of the city and
in the Airport addition, as blocks
in this area have curbs and gut-
ters completed and base material
packed. Other sections of the city
will receive the asphalt coating as
loon as they are ready.
Tabulation of the postal cards
asking whether or not eitiaens
wanted better trash and garbage
collection service with an increase
of 76c per month was made Mon.
day morning by the City Council.
Eight hundred and twelve water
hneter customers returned the
cards. Approximately 2200 were
mailed last week. Tabulation re-
vealed that 826 favored the in-
crease and 487 did not want the
increase of 76c for garbage col-
lection.
Following ttilt! results of this
survey, Council decided not to pur-
chase additional equipment. One
employee on the garbage collec-
Two Candidates
Beat Deadline
For Co. Offices
Two candidates beat the Satur-
day night deadline filing for coun-
ty offices, Judge 8. A. Penix,
r 1 AtNnT
of Olney tiled with Judge Penix
Friday for Constable of Precinct
8, Olney.
M. H. Edwards of Graham filed
Saturday for Constable of Precinct
Graham. This office has aot
ban filled for ths past few years.
was announced that trash pickuu
in the business section of the city
would be curtailed to every other
day. The City formerly maintain-
ed daily trash collection in the
business section.
It was announced that the extra
time would be devoted to the resi-
dential section and that “we will
do the bow we can With the exist-
ing equipment and erews in the
residential sections of the city.”
Approval of the propossd gar-,
bage and trash collection plan
would have enabled the City to
purchase a new trash truck, |S-
place an old truck, and employ ad-
ditional men to make trash and
garbage pirkupe more often in the
residential sections, eity officials
announced this week.
Meeting In I^ilm -
Claud Holley, vice president, and
Blake Allison, cashier of the First
National Bank and R. V. Tidwell,
president of the Graham National
Bank, attended the seventy-fifth
UbertyBellRepika Scheduled
To Arrive In Graham Thurs.
Bryson Youth Injured
In Crash Thursday Night
_ —Gressett Photo.
D. O. K. K. PRESENTATION—Chas. E. Hipp, left/ Royal
Vizier of the El Brozo Temple, No. 282, D. O. K. K., Graham
and Bryan Thomas, right, Grand Chancellor Commander for
State of Texas Knights of Pythias Lodges, from Electro are
pictured obove during o special ceremony last Friday night
when Mr. Hipp presented a D.O.K.K. flog to the orgonizar
tion. Pictures of Mr, Hipp and Mr. Thomas, taken at a state
convention in Mineral Wells, were placed on either side of
the .flag. A number of visitors were present for the open meet-
ing.
Annual lions Chib Ladies
Night Dinner Held Wednesday
VetaaTo
City 1 Council voted Thursday
Bight to fnshid* the unpeved cen-
ter strips on North and South Oak
8traet in the current paving proj-
ect It waa announced that paving
the center section*, now used for
parking, on this street, would help
keep the streets cleaner following
rains and reduce work for the
street sweeping department.
Mrs. T. E. Matthews is a patient
this week in the Graham hospital
for medical traatment
featured on the program, Plata
favors war* gold plated desk foun-
tain pen sets with the guest's
name inscribed on the base.
Mrs. I. T. Gilmer
Fractures Arm
Mrs. I. T. Gilmer fractured her
left arm above the wrist Tuesday
evening while on a picnic with
friends st Possum Kingdom Lake.
It was reported that the accident
occurred when a picnic table, with
benches attached, toppled, throw-
ing Mrs. Gilmer to the ground.
She is apatient in the Graham
Hospital this week.
USage Motor Co. 30th
Anniversary Saturday
' LeSage Motor Company will
observe their 80th Anniversary,
Saturday, Jane 24th, by holding
opon house. The Motor Repair
Dapaitmsnt of ths LaSage build-
iag will b* open to the public
whore soft drink*, and ice cream
wBl bo served throughout the aft-
ernoon and evening. Free prises
will he awarded.
When R. 8. (Bob) Lo8ng* came
go Graham and bought the exist-
ing Ford contract and franchise
(from ths estate of the late Chas.
Widmayar, there waa littla other
than the franchise to change hands.
Tha entire danlorahip was hous-
ed ta th* stone building on West
Fourth Street That waa back in
tttO and it was about that time
that things began to happen in
Graham fund Young County. The
Paahandle-McClusksy wall came In
July 4, 1920 for several thousand
barrels of $8.90 oil and ptpa linos
clamoring for more. The advent
of drilling and production in Young
Ceuaty was tbs spark that put
the automobile business to hum-
ming in Graham. From that time,
up to the shut-down In 1948, it is
a known fact that Graham has
ranked Ugh hi the towns of Texas
In ths percent itt new cart on the
streets in proportion to the total
number of mis. r
Am the automobile busln sec grew
iBaga grow with R. Hie
aeh hpuse waa sssaSd at
Bead, Taxes, aoea after the
had hit tha-”Bead"j tha
me at Oil Otar la the heart
0 Oty pari just smth of
nmr,
his first venture in business in a
foreign country. While in Houston
on business, he was told that tha
dealership in Tampico, Mexico
could bo had, but it wonld bo nec-
essary to act quickly. Without re-
turning home, it is said that he
took thf train for Tampico that
night and in a few days had com-1 catering firm. Potted plants and
plated a deal with the Mexican I flower arrangements wore used
Two hundred and sixteen Lions
Club members, guests, and visj-
Torirwsi* praseutfor the annual
Graham Lkms'Club Ladies' Night
meeting held at the High School
stadium Wednesday, evening.
The meeting opened with the
singing of “America" directed by
Baymon Thompson, and Rev. Jos-
eph t Patterson gave tha invoca-
I, Waa present for the
meeting and acted a* master at
ceremonies. Claud Holley gave the
welcome to the ladies and Beverly;
King introduced guests and the
incoming officers for the club.
Rev. C- F. Carrico, pastor of the
First Christian Church, will be-
come president of the local Lions
club July 1.
Following the introduction of
guests, Mr. Fisher introduced the
Lions Club Quartet of Dallas with
Ralph Hamm, accompanist who
entertained the guests with favor-
ite songs and skits.
Speaker
Rev. Hayden Edwards, pastor
of the Port Worth Polytechnic
Methodist Church, was principal
speaker for the evening. He gave
an interesting and timely talk on
our current world affairs. The’
dinner meeting closed with Guy
Meacham, retiring president, lead-
ing in the Pledge to, the Flag.
Ladies were remembered with
beautiful silver costume jewelry
decorated with the Liofcs Interna-
tional emblem and a small lion,
and rad and* pink carnation*.
Tables were arranged in tho
canter of the floodlighted stadium
where a delicious dinner of tomato
juice, lettuce, and tomato salad,
fried chicken, green peas, new
potatoes and parsley, and pie-a-la-
mede was served by a Fort Worth
i
Six Bryson youths were, involv-
ed in an automobile crash two
miles west of Bryson last Thurs-
day about 8 p. m. when the Tight
sedan in which they were riding
collided with an oil rig truck on
a curve in the highway.
Four of the Bryson youths Wert
taken to the Graham hospital for
emergency treatment. They were
Patsy Austin, Marie Cook, Glenn
Gage, and Elton D. Sheppard,
(driver of the auto. Most seriously
Injured waa Glenn Gage who sus-
tained a compound fracture of the
left leg. He was rushed to St.
Joseph’s Hospital, Fort Worth,
later Thursday night for medical
treatment. June Austin and Jerry
Bob Lemons escaped in jury in
the cr*ph.
Neither of the two men in tha
truck were injured. However, the
truck was damaged on the front
and tha left front wheel was torn
off. The sedan was completely de-
molished. .
County Meets
Drive
C. E. Penix, chairman of the
i-Young County Volunteer Savings
Bonds Committee, announced to-
* day that the Liberty Bell replies /
| would arrive in Graham next /
Thursday, June 29 at 9 a. m.
“There will be a warm reception
for the bell," Mr. Penix aaid, and
“the citizens of Graham will sea
an exact replica of the Liberty
Bell which bellmasters guarantee
will reproduce the long-silent voice
of the original.” He called the bell
“an inspired piece of workman-
ship," and said that ita voice
woud ring out the "earthy, down-
to-saving slogan, ‘Save for your
Independence’.”
The Liberty Bell is a great deal
more than the symbol of the In-
depenlence Drive. It is the symbol
•qf our freedom and personified
the American spirit. Everyone is
invited to see this breath-taking
beautiful bell and hear it ring.
The bell is mounted on a truck and
it will be parked near the court
house from 9 to 10 a. m. Thursday.
The Liberty Bell ' replica will
also visit Olney and Newcastle be-
tween 10 a. m. and noon Thursday.
It is scheduled to be in Brecken-
ridge next Thursday afternoon.
NEW LAWYER—Frank -Jen-
nings, obove, formerly gf Aus-
tin, has occepted o position
with the Marshall Or King law
firm in this city. Ho^is o grad-
uate of the University of Tex-
as foW schooli
Quota This Year I
High School
Band Practice
In Progress
Graham P. Stewart, chairman
the I960 Cancer Crusade far
Bible School
I Thirty-five bandsmen wei a
present for the High School sum-
mer hand rehearsal last Thursday
evening at the band hall, F. E.
ladings, director, announced yes-
terday. Three at tha members at
tritetadjby generous eitiaens of]^ ™*----- _
the county. The entire amount has I F,r,t Methodist Church will begin
been remitted to the American I Monday, Jane 26 and will continue
REV. C. F. CARRICO
President-Elect
interests. It was than that the
Universal Auto Company came
Into being. After dosing the deal
he returned home where the late
M. K. Graham became associated
with him in tho Mexico dealership.
After tho disposition of tho for-
eign Ford dealership Mr. LeSage
entered the East Texas oil field
area as a Chevrolet dealer, and
operated that dealership at KM-
gore, Longview and Gladowatar.
With expansion into other Ham
of buaineos, all automobile deal-
erships have been disposed at ex-
cept the local Ford dealership.
This is now thirty yuan old, and
on cheeking up wo can find no
automobile dealership in this part
of Texas that has operated con-
tinuously under tho same name
and ownership,.!* anywhere user
tho length of time. Thirty yuan la
a long period of time for any bnsi-
nem to operate, but for an auto-
mobile business, K la something
of a record.
The many ixpraarisus of aan-
gratulationi sppmi las in this is-
sue of ths Graham tutor aarea
in a measure to show the admir-
ation and astoom Mr. trlurt
fHuMb hold for Mm*
for decorations on the tables.
Members of Min Evelyn Boone’s
Homo Economies class of Graham
High School served the dinner.
Tho informal affair marked the
first time for tha Ladies Night
entertainment to bo held outdoors
and was enjoyed by
present.
Dale Lemmons served as gensral
chairman for the Lad to*’ Night
dinner, assisted by.JMHnerous com-
ACTING MAYOR
NAMKD FOR CITY
Meet his Honor, the Mayor,
Bu*H C. Orr, Graham City Coun-
cil man, who waa named Acting
Mayor for the City of Graham
during Mayor O. L. Graham’s ab-
from tha City while vaca-
tionfof.
Mayor Orr will preside during
tho Council meetings for tho next
two wish*.
and Mrs. Cliff Bony and
Jean, Landa and Cliff,
to Ctydo and
Post Commander
Elect Announces
Appointments
T. Jean Rodgers, Post Comman
der elect of Ligon Daniel Post 84,
American Legion, released the
names of Legionnaires which he
appointed to serve with him dur-
ing his term beginning July 12.
Officers are James L. Akers,
Post Adjutant; Jim M. Hampton,
Post Service Officer; and Joe B.
Friedel, Post Historian. In the
past, these offices were elective;
however, tho constitution and by-
laws were recently amended by the
Post in order that the Post Com-
mander could select and fill theRe
offices with members that would
cooperate closely with the Post
Commander, and permit Legion-
maires to serve in these offices
•ven though thoy may b* holding
political, elective remunerative
offices, it waa announced.
Regular semi-monthly business
meeting for tho American Legion
will be held Monday, June 26, 8
p. m. in the Memorial auditorium.
Installation
Tho Legion will complete plans
and committees will b* named for
tho installation of the now offi-
cers at tho City pump station park
July 10. *ck Neal, Post Comman- Jolt BloOftwOrth I*
•der, urge* a largo attendance tor's* ■ m
the meeting. Tho Methodist church CounMM>r FOf Camp
In New M«xico
Cancer Society, Texas Division,
Houston, Texas.
A list of the contributors
through the Graham organization
was published in the May 4 issue
and since that time contributions
Ihava been received from the fol-
lowing: Orr Motor Company, Ben
H. Rankin, W. Q. Dent, John A.
Hays, Mrs. J, E. Hightower, Gra-
ham Mill A Elevator Co., John
Luton, and T. G. Wignall.
Mr. Stewart was not furnished
a list of the Olney contributors,
however, through ths fine efforts:
of the Senior Foriim of dlney, of
which Mrs. Troy Dees is president,
and Mrs. E. A.. Jipeer,’ welfare
chairman, and other organizations-
and individuals, including Ed' C.
Jeffery and Glen Nixon, a total of
8600.20 was contributed through
Olney organizations.
Mr. Stewart announced that “I
am grateful for the assistance and
cooperation given by the doctors
of Young county, the press, radio,
and all other organizations and
citizens who assisted by contribu-
tions and work in this fine under-
taking.”
-•-- ,
Stanley H. Peavy
To Head Legion
Building Committee
Stanley H. Peary waa named
chairman of the Legion Building
committee by the Ligon-Daniel
Post 84 American Legion execu-
tive committee Monday afternoon
John R. Ramsey was named to
replace John Gammill who moved
to Kermit, Texas, several months
ago.
Post Commander-elect, T. Jean
Rodgers, waa added to the com-
mittee. County Judge G. D. Hinson
and Jack Neal are the other mem-
ben of this committee.
nursery, with a competent attend-
ant, will be opened for the entail
children of the Legion and Auxil-
iary members.r
Capt. and Mrs. J. L. Woods Jr.,
and two children of Washington,
D. C., are spending two weeks In
tho home of Capt Wood’s parents,
Dr. and Mr*. J. L. Wood*. Capt
and Mrs. Wood* and ehildien spent
Tuesday and Wednesday In Sweet-
water in the hems af his sister,
Mrs. R. H. Taylor and family.
Jon Bloodworth, senior student
at 8.M.U., Dallas, spent last week
end with hie mother, Mr*. Louie*
Bloodworth of this city. He erne
enroute to Commoroncita, N. M.,
where he will be a counselor in a
boys’ camp. This is hit third year
to act in that capacity at tho
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bills *f Lit-
tlefield enroute to Dallas Sunday
visited his parents, Mr. and Mr*.
through June 80th. Sessions will
be held each momlag at the church
from 9 until 11 a. m. Mrs. F. V.
Hinson is general superintendent.
Mrs. Mark Jones, who is chair-
man of the Junior Department,
will be assisted in this department
by Mmes. S. B. Street. R. D. Bur-
ney, and Miss Christine Joyce and
Miss Janet Hinson. This group
will study “People Who Lived In
Jesus’ Day.”
for cUldren be-
tween the ages of 4 aflll 12, and
the sessions will be built around
the need and interest of the chil-
dren, particularly age level. There
will be many activities to enjoy,
songs to sing, stories to hear and
Bible verses to learn, directed play
and refreshments.
Mrs. C. B. Shahan will be super-
intendent of the kindergarten de-
partment. Her co-workers are Mrs.
J. R. Campbell, Mrs. H. L. Corbin,
and Miss Minnie Lee Thompson.
Their study course will be “My
Home and Family."
Mrs. Chai. Christopher will be
supt. of the Primary Department.
The group will study “Child’s Life
In Bible Time."
The Vacation Bible School is for
members of the First Methodist
Church and their friends and a
large number of children and
young people will be in attendance.
from the I960 band set hi with the
gronp, and Gcorgie Willson, Jun-
ior High band director, played
with the group.
A fine rehearsal waa enjoyed by
the group and they will meet each
Thursday 7:30 _p. m. in the high
ssebool band hall.
Three Suits Filed
In 90Ht District
Court This Week
Three suits were filed In the
90th District Court this week. One
was a collection of note and the
other cases were try-title. Judge
Jones is scheduled to be in Gra-
ham Wednesday for a hearing of
a temporary injunction.
Former Young Co.
Woman Wins Hair
Stylist Contest
A trip to Chicago is in store for
two young Fort Worth women who
took first place in the hair styiiat
contest at thp convention of Tex-
as Association.1 of Accredited
Beauty Culturista. while meeting
in Fort Worth. . — .‘-e>
Miss Margie Hoffman, 121 Gal-
veston, was the winning hair styl-
ist and her model was Miss Peggy
Hardy Both are employed at Ver-
non’s Beauty Salon. Miss Hoffman
is the daughter of Mr. and Mr*.
W. L. Hoffman of Loving, Texas,
snd is a sister of Mrs. J. F. Cox of
Msrkley. Texas.
They will represent Taxes at
the October convention of baauty
culturists in Chicago. First pint*
winner in that contest will ha
awarded a trip to Europe.
Object of the contest was to
work into the model’s hair a de-
sign typical of the contestants
section of the state. Miaa Hoff-
man’s winninng style depicted
Texas under six flags. The Trims
hairdo will be used in the Chicago
session.
Miss Hoffman believes shorter
fiair is here to -stay. The yoettg
operator, who wears her own hair
short, said, “I’an for it 1M per
cent." I
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Askew of
Fort Worth are spending a short
vacation at their home on
$50,000 Wirnmts -I)
Being Sold By School
Graham Independent School of the bond*. Ha rtirmaalsil teto I
tv k.. i____a at* aaa »_ ........ -r
District has issued 860,000 in
school warranto hoartag four per
cent interest in denominations
from $109 to 81.000. T. A. Wright,
president of tho school hoard, an-
nounced this weak. ,
Mr. Wright said that those
nda are on sale to the public
and that no tndtvidaal wonld he
allowed to purchase ever 810,006
her of the aeheel heard, er
at either of the two leenl
It wa
■■t ha said to I
ufiito
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