The Graham Leader (Graham, Tex.), Vol. 78, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 8, 1954 Page: 3 of 16
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• THE GRAHAM LEADER, THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1954
• PERSONALS
Mrs. R. J. LaPrade of Ft. Worth,
and daughter and husband, Mr. and
Mrs. Roger Webster of Dallas,
spent last week-end In the home
of her sister, Miss Ruby Snoddy,
and brother, M. C. Snoddy.
Lieutenant Spencer Street, who
recently returned from a cruise
in the Mediterranean with the
United States Naval Air Force, left
Tuesday for Quonset, Rhode Is-
land, following a visit in the home
of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. B.
Street.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Collier and
daughter, Susan, are spending a
two-week vacation in Western
states.
proud of the excellent way Texas
roads have improved in the last
half-decade, listed dollars and time
saved as two prime benefits to
Texas motorists.
“State drivers have been able to
save countless hours and money
through good roads that provide
the ultimate in safety and design,"
he remarked.
He also pledged that he “would
do everything in my power” to
continue the present rapid pace
of road-building and maintenance.
“A road system worthy of lits
name must provide its motorists
with swift, safe routes,” he said.
gures “as evidence that the state’s
construction program is giving
Texas motorists the best roads that
engineering can provide."
The report showed that 14,926-
10 miles of roads added to the
state highway system over the
period covered cost $575,158,577.-
32, more money spent for con-
struction than in any other com-
parable period.
Figures also showed that Farro-
to-Market roads came in for a
lion's share of the total. The roads
were named a priority because
they give farmers needed routes
to markets and access to towns
surrounding rural areas, a highway
official said.
Shivers, who said he was very
Rood Construction
Exceeds 81 Miles
In Young County
During the last five years, 81.22
miles of roads have been built in
Young county. It was Texas great-
est period of road construction
history, Highway Department files
show.
The breakdown by counties as
well as state totals prepared by
the department show that $1,650,-
854.74 was spent in the county
for maintenance of present roads
and for the gigantic construction
program.
Meanwhile in Austin Governor
Shivers cited the impressive fi-
Presbyterion Church
Announcements
The Rev. J. C. Johnson, pastor
of the First Presbyterian Church,
has announced that his sermon
subject for next Sunday morn-
ing will be: "Trouble By Divine
Appointment.”
Preacning service at Hudson
Jeon H. D. Club
Meeting Held
Community Center
The Jean H. D. Club met Jij^y
6, at 2:30 p.m. in the community
Center with Mrs. Edsel Simmons,
president, presiding.
The meeting was opened with
Miss Marjorie Lay of Ft. Worth
spent the week-end holidays with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. R
Lay.
Miss Evelyn Burkett spent the
July Fourth holidays in Dallas vis
iting Mr. and Mrs R. J. Fryer
Miss Velma Smith left Sunday
for her home in California, follow-
ing a visit in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Raymond Burkett.
Mr. and Mrs. George Shabay
and boys visited Mr. and Mrs. J.
D. Richardson and Mr. and Mrs
J. T. Dyson in Stephenville last
week-end.
Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Wright of
Koshkonong, Missouri and R. E.
Cox of Archer County were over-
nght guests in the home of their
brother, Ed Cox and family, Mon
day.
prayer by Mrs. Willis Casey and
Chapel will be at 6:30 p.m.
Mrs. Hubert Williams led the rec-
The Union Service will be at
the First Christian Church with
the Rev. E. R. Gordon, pastor of
the First Methodist Church bring-
ing the evening message. The
hour will be 8:00 p.m.
The public is cordially invited
reation. Roll call was answered
with: My favorite sport.
During routine business, a card
was read from Mrs. H. G. Millican
announcing the opening of her
flower and gift shop in Graham.
Mrs. Williams gave the council
report, Mrs. O. B. Barran reported
on the recreation school recently
held at Jean.
All club members are rejoicing
over the appointment of a new
county H. D. Agent. Miss Reynolds
will assume her duties August 1.
The 4-H club girls will give a
demonstration at the next club
meeting, July 20 at 2:30 p.m. All
club members are asked to be
present. Mrs. Annie Ragland and
Mrs. Otto PoUter will be hostesses.
Mrs. Casey gave a demonstra-
tion on bow to Grow Better Pot
Plants. She attneded the Home-
stead workshlp in Denton, Texas
last March 10-11, sponsored by
the Extension Service of A. A M.
and T. S. C. W.
In addition to a short discussion
and description of the affects of
over watering and poor soil has
on pot plants, a formula for sandy
and heavy soil was given. If soil
hn sand, use 2/3 soil and one third
manure. If soil is heavy use V« soil
and K manure and one-fourth
sand. If best results are to be
realized, special care including,
food, water, air, sunshine, clean-
liness .tempertaure and rest period
must be given to pot plants.
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to all worship services.
East Side Church of
Christ Announcement
First and Tennessee Sts.
J. F. Doggett, EvangelUt
r. uuKKCit, uvau^cuoi
Sunday
10:00 a.m.—Bible Study.
11:00 a.m.—Morning Worship,
Sermon Subject, “ Peter At House
of Cornelius.”
8:30 p.m.—Evening Classes.
7:30 p.m.—Evening Worship,
Sermon Subject, “Glory and Gran-
deur of The Church.”
Wednesday
• 7:30 p..m—Mid-week Services.
Thursday
-Ladies Bible Class.
Big fnide-iipowiinees
9:30 a.m.-
Radio Programs over K S W A
Sunday—8:05 to 8:30 a.m.—J. F.
Doggett; 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.— Her-
ald of Truth.
You are cordially invited to at
tend these services.
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Jehovah's Witnesses
Announcements
Kingdom Hall
1 Mile South on the Bunger Road
Friday: 7:30 p.m.—Service Meet-
ing; 8:30 p.m.—Theocratic Minis-
try School.
Sunday, July 11
7:00 p.m.
Free Bible Lecture: “Can Per-
sons Now Living Never Die Off
Earth?” Will science make it pos-
sible? Is it just a dream? Public
Address by: J. R. Gilla, Represen-
tative of the Watchtower Society.
Admission free. No collection.
8:15 p.m.—Watchtower Bible
Study.
Tuesday: 7:30 p.m.—Congrega-
tion Bible Study in Graham.
Thursday: 7:30 p.m.—Congrega-
tion Bible Study in Olney.
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The Graham Leader (Graham, Tex.), Vol. 78, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 8, 1954, newspaper, July 8, 1954; Graham, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth882825/m1/3/?q=%22%22~1&rotate=90: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting The Library of Graham.