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The Graham Leader
OLDEST BUSINESS INSTITUTION IN YOUNG COUNTY—ESTABLISHED AUGUST 16, 1876
28 PAGES
LOCAL NEWS & PICTURES
VOLUME 80.
GRAHAM, TEXAS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1955
NUMBER 20
I Olney Co. Low Bidders
on New General Hospital
Price Construction Company of
Olney has submitted the low bid of
$584,900 for construction of the
new 40-bed Graham General Hos-
pital. Ten bids on the project were
opened Tuesday afternoon by City
Council. The bid of the Olney
firm was accepted tentatively
awaiting approval of the Texas
State Departmentof Health.
Cost of the new hospital, In-
cluding furnishings and equipment,
is estimated at $700,000. The ex-
pense will be shared equally by
the City of Graham and the federal
government. Residents of the city
approved a $500,000 bond issue last
year for the project.
James P. Taylor and Sons of
Fort Worth, submitted a bid of
$587,931, and Warner Construction
Co. of Waco bid $599,919.50 on
the project.
• The new hospital will be buil
v on a six-acre tract east of Mdnt
gomery Street, in the south sec-
tion of the city. Main entrance to
the hospital will be from the Bun
ger highway Architects' plans pro-
vid for eventual expansion to 70
beds.
Price Construction Copipany will
subcontract the work of site pre-
paration, elccrtical,, mechanical
kitchen and equipment, air condi-
tioning, and plumbing insUllations
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t.... City Sell* Tract of
iJLand To E.4C. Crouch~
For Supermarket
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THE CHRISTMAS STORY
Now it came to pass in those days, that a decree went forth
from Caesar Augustus that a census of the whole world
should be taken. This first census took place while Cyrinus
was governor of Syria. And all were going each to his own
town, to register.
And Joseph also went from Galilee out of the town of Naz-
areth into Judea to the town of David, which is called Bethle-
hem, being of the family and house of David, to register to-
gether with Mary his espoused wife who was with child.
And it came to pass while they were there, that the days
for her to be delivered were fulfilled. And she brought forth
her first-born son, wrapped him in swaddling clothes and
laid him in a monger because there was no room fbr them
in the inn.
And there were shepherds in the same district living in the
fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And be-
hold, an angel d’ the Loyd stood by them and the glory of God
shone about them and they feared exceedingly.
And the angel saicLto them :,
"Do not be afraidj for behold, / bring you good news
of great jog wh 'ch shall be to all the people, for today,
in the town of David, a Savior has been bjorn tb you who
is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign to you; you
will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and
lying in a manger.”
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the
heavenly host praising God and saying:
“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will
toward men.”—The Gospel, According to St. Cuke,
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MOTORISTS PAY
TRAFFIC FINES
Busy motorists apparently are
forgetting traffic signs the past
week; as ten tickets were issued
for failure to halt at stop signs,
and $2 fines assessed.
Other traffic cases include three
running traffic signal, $3; one
reckless driving, $15; and one no
driven license and failure to yield
right of way, flS.
One person paid a $15 drunk
fine, and another was fined $25
on drunk charges and disturbing
the peace.
Deadline Near Far
Chamber of Commerce
Outstanding Citizen
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E. C. Crouch, owner of Crouch's
Grocery and Market, has purchased
a 320x338 foot tract of land in, the
east section of the city from the
.City of Graham, according to an
announcement from City Hall this
week.
The lots ar» located on the form- \ .. . ... . , _
cr site of the Veterans Housing *hlch »lU * prernte.d ^ »,Gr*
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January 5 la the deadline for
residents toi make nomination! for
the Outstanding Citizen Award
Farm Employers
Reminded of Social
Security Taxes
Farm employers are reminded
by C. B. Dixon, Administrative
Officer in charge of the Wichita
Falls office of the Internal R*v-|MUries renuiMd cons,
•hue Service that^ sociaWecurity | , j.
Teacher Experiment
At Bay City Attracts
Nation's Attention
The Public Schools of the na-
tion, faced with the need f6r re-
cruiting 16 teachers (between now
and 1985) for each 10 teachers now
in service examine with Interest
every suggestion which might
tend to alleviate need for such a
great number of additional teach-
ers when there apparently Is little
possibility of training and recruit-
ing such a large number.
The Bay City experiment in Bay
City. Michigan, consequently, has
attracted much aUention^io,1948,
an experiment was begun in that
city. In certain classrooms the
class size was increased from 30
to—45-50 and- non-certified aides
were employed at half the salary
received by the regular classroom
teacher. These aides performed all
routine duties including clerical
work, handling lunch money and
other funds, distributing materials
to the childreq, putting up wall de-
corations, writing on the black-
board, bringing books from tbe
library, and helping children with
review and drill work.
A time study of teachers was
made before the experiment was
begun and it was determined that
about 26Vo of their time was spent
on non-teaching duties. Since one
teacher and an aide handled l1,•
tiroes the number of pupils taught
i by1 a regular teacher, the cost of
GrahamGoodfellows To Visit
Families Saturday Morning
Roger Babson To Give Forecast For
1956 In Graham Leader Next Week
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Roger W. Babson
The Graham Leader will publish
Babson’s Business and Financial
Forecast for 1956 on Thursday,
Dec. 29.
A careful checking of the Bab-
t^n Predictions made in the Busi-
ness and Financial Forecast for
1955 upholds the remarkable aver-
age of the past years by being 84' i
correct! i
American business has no more
inspiring personality than Roger
W. Babson, internationally-known
business commentator and invest-
ment adviser. An oustanding fea-
ture of his philosophy has been his
lifelong insistence on the import-
ance of both religion and adver-
tising in business.- - I
His weekly releases are used by
over 400 newspapers and his fi-
nancial reports by 20,000 corpora-
tion and estates. His research work
is carried on by a large staff of
experts.
Mr. Babson has probably done
more than any other man to create
among his millions of newspaper
readers an interest in simple busi-
ness problems, and tb instill a
broader vision in business men, en-
abling them to meet the ups-and-
downs of the business cycle.
Mrs. Wayne Luttrell and daugh-
ters Lisa and Gloria left Wednes-
day for Kilgore to spend holidays
with her mother, Mrs. Bellamy
who has been here the past month.
Six Inndidments Returned By
Grand Jury Monday Afternoon
'wrv
Mr. Crouch said today he plan-
ned to build a new supermarket
and a shopping center on this site
in the near future.
Mrs. Josephine ‘Childress and
daughter. Carol, left Thursday for
Brown wood to visit her sister.
tfUM'lia-
terested in nominating
to do so by Jan. 5. Letters al
be addressed to the Outstanding
Awards Coknmittee, rh Chamber ol
Commereev Graham, Texas, and
should include Information why
the person should be nominated
for the award.
----. 5% per cent e^ptoyTtu and j ^beTuTTha^tho" ih^i^Ur
raons, I 2 pw cent employee tax) apply , c|aueg where there were no aides,
hould oply to cash wage* paid to covered A sccond time study ht thc
1 farm workers, Mr Dixon said. m
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Conducting
Campaign For Natl. Muscular Dystrophy
This past May in Dallas at the
Texas Beta Sigma Phi convention,
jt was voted to support thc Nation-
al Muscular Dystrophy Research
Foundation at Liberty, Texas, as
the Sorority's 1965-58 State proj
ect. Any project or cause support-
ed by Beta Sighia Phi is unques-
tionably worthy and this project as
all others is receiving the same
support and blessings in the same
good, true and beautiful spirit of
Bela Sigma Phi.
Beta Sigma ‘Phi is the first or-
ganization in the nation to spon-
' the Foundation they have chos-
en to support, in voluntary contri-
butions. Graham sorority members
are. proud of the fact that their
hearts have led them to work for
the only non-profit charitable
health organization chartered in
the State of Texas.
Give as generously as you can—
for Muscular Dystrophy is a mys-
terious crippler and so much needs
to be done in research work to try
to find the cause and cure for this
dread dUeass.....1.
Your contribution will be so
greatly appreciated by all Beta
Sigma Phi members and will add
to a
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saving oFmany of the lives of the l were formerly focated two doors
nation’s 250,000 dystrophy victims, south on Oak Street.
Every farm employer who owes
these taxes must file a ..return on
Form 943, and pay the taxes, on
.or before January 31, 1956. Farm
employers should file their re-
turns on time in order to avoid
the .penalty which may be charged
for late filing.
Any employer of covered farm
workers who has not already reg-
istered with the district director’s
office should do so at once. The
registration form SS-4 can be ob-
tstned from any Internal Revenue
or Sociel Security office. The dis-
trict director ’will mail the neces-
sary return forms and instructions
to all registered employers.
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LIBERTY NEWS STAND
IN NEW LOCATION
ffie Liberty News Stand, oper-
ating in the city for many years,
moved recently to their new loca
lead to the, ti'on in thc Capitol Hotel. They
teachers with aides showed that
they spent more time making as-
signments, added more than an
hour a day of. classroom recitation
and gave 27Vi more individual
help, spent 48V less time on non-
professional clerical tasks, gave
80', more personal counseling to
the pupils and spent over twice
as much time on important lesson
plans.
Generally, thc plan also met
with the approval of the parents
whose children were in thc experi .
mental rooms. Those who spon-
sored the. experiment make quite
clear that it is not a substitute for
having enough well-trained teach-
ers, that the long^cagge need is
for an adequate supply 'W well-
trained, well-paid classroom' teach-
ers and a well-equipped classroom.
The only purpose that could be
served by such a program is to
meet an emergency when a suffi-
cient number of qualified teachers
is not available.
Mr., Mrs. Don Blythe
Receive First Place
In Lighting Contest
Out-of-city judges awarded first
prize to Mr. and Mrs. Don Blythe.
1231 HHlcrest Drive, in the out
door Christina; lighting contest
Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs
George Cole, 1101 Plum, received
second; and Mr. and Mrs. Mac Wtl
liams, Brazos and Kentucky Streets
received third place in thcii
Christmas-outdoor decorations.
Judgs were Mrs. Reese Hayes
and Mrs. E. G. Thornton of Olney
and Mrs. Frank Bird of Maryville.
Tonn.
The contest* was sponsored by
the Chamber of Commerce in co
operation with the Lions and Ro
tary Clubs.
John Killough, C. of C. manager
expressed appreciation to,everyone
entering the contest and to the
clubs for their assistance.
Goodfellows Aid Will Assist
Approximately 80 Families
Last minute preparations are underway by the Graham
Goodfellows for their eighth annual distribution of Good-
fellow packages containing groceries, toys, and clothing for
Graham youngsters and their families who have been report-
ed heeding Goodfellow aid this Christmas by friends.
WeslejrSenkel, general chairman, announced Wednesday,
more contributions are needed to take care of the Goodfel-
low aid. Any amount will be welcomed and may be mailed
to the Lions Club Goodfellows or placed in the milk bottles
in various business firms.
Approximately 80 families will receive Goodfellow pack-
ages Christmas Eve morning. Dec. 24.
Scnkel said the names of thir-
teen families had been given to
churches and other organizations
who wanted tb assist families with
Christmas packages. He cited cases
of malnutrition in several families
and told about other cases ip des-
perate need for clothing and food.
Lions Club committees, sponsors
of the project, will meet 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 23. in the Musser
Chevrolet Company to pack the
food baskets for distribution Sat-
urday morning. A fleet of trucks
furnished by various business
firms wjH make the delivery 8:30
a m. Saiurdky.
E. R. Marchman. Goodfellows
finance chairman, said over $900
had been contributed and $150
pledged. “However, we will need
more funds to take care of the in-
creased number of families, this
year," Marchman said. —
Again. Graham Goodfellows ex-
press their appreciation to resi-
th,i in tiiiniir-
Business Firms
To Close Monday
Business firms in the city will
be closed Monday, Dec. 26, in ob-
servance of Christmas since the
day falls on Sunday this year A
survey -bv the Chamber of Com-
mercc*revealcd most business
firms in the downtown section
would be closed Monday, John
Killough, manager, sa'id today.
Stores will also dose Monday.
Jan. 2, in observance of New Year
Commissioners’ Court announc
ed the Courthouse would close 5
p. m. Friday and reopen Tuesday.
Dec. 26.
dlspoaftion of mortgaged property.
one for murder with malice,
one DWI, second offense.
Billy Elmo Fitzgerald was in-
dicted on charges of murder with
malice in connection with a re-
cent fatal highway accident. He
made $1,000 bond and is awaiting
trial in District Court.
■R. L. Beasley was indicted by
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Maltony
of Denton and Harold Meadows of
SMU are spending the Christmas
holidays with their n)6thcr, Mrs.
B. E. Meadows.
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Hiss Cberptlnng
Christ »uis has everything—hasn't it?
Chi istmas holds tightly many happy memories, is
loaded with joy and good cheer right now, and pierces
uncertainties of thc future with the bright twinkle of
hope.
pushes you up into being a person far nicer than you
have thought you were. '
CbriMinrts bppnsTupTfiendships more numerous,
more delightful and more hcai t-warming than you knew
you hml.
( biiWiiniN appeals to all five of your.scnscs. Is there
any sight lovelier than gaily wrjfppcd gift's, multicolored
candles, shiny holly and decorations on a. Christmas
tree? Isn't there contentment in thc fragrant smell of fir
balsam in the living room and of spicy odors in thc
kitchen? Wouldn't thc d,iys seem empty without hear-
infl *Bali 'hr nnivirt nlly loYrtl cxrrrk^ilTKcTaugTiter”
of happy children? Isn't self-control overstrained bv the
taste of festive, tempting foods? And don't we respond
to thc invigorating touch of the sweet air outdoors and
thc wcltomc warmth of home and family within1
Jl took* like Cbri'ltrtiTs
Jt smells like Cl>ristnnt<
, Jt sounds like Christmas.
Vjasjes like Christmas,
lechlike Cliri.'itmas..
, It must be Christmas.
Mmp Christmas;!
Christmas
-GRAHAM LEADER Staff Photo
BETA SIGMA PHI members collected over $250 for the Muscular Dystrophy project through,
donations from local residents, inspecting o display in Horany's window in connection wtlfci
the project ore, left to right, Nell Senkel, vice-president, Reta Rex, president; Doris Wilboms,
treasurer, and Cpal Pope, secretary.
District Court- News
District Clerk George Berry an-
nounced four divorces and two
adoptions were granted in Disirict
Court last week.
Cases ftled included one remov-
al of minority which was granted,
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Construction is in progress on r
120-foot tower and antenna for the
City-County short-wave radio trans
mitter on . Standpipe Mountain
northeast of the business square
The new radio tower Ls the lat-
est of a number of such towers
erected around the city in recent
years.
Construction was authorized re-
cently by Commissioners* Court,
and is expected to be completed
by January i. i
The transmitter and power,
equipment will be moved from the
Bennett radio tower, near the
Country Club, to the new location
within several days.
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COFFEE SALE^GO
TO GOODFELLOWS
Cafes and drug slorcx-gave the
Goodfellows'cxtra assistance today
from 9 to 10 a;m. by contributing
money received from the sale oi
Fund,
Participating ilf the coffee sale:
contributions wqrc Arthur Babb
Clara's Cafe, Bullock's Cafe. Ros;
Cafe, Driver Cafe, Frankie aps
Johnnie Cafe, P-K Drive In, Top
Cafe, Stephens Drug Store. Os
burnc Drug Store. Percy Collin'
Drug. Fourth Street Drive-In am
Oliver’s Pharmacy.
Mrs. A. H. Wair was a For
Worth visitor W'ednesday
Tract of Land
Sold By Council
City Council authorized thc sale
of 10.81 acres of land to Chas. E.
Hipp ind. A.'B. Edwards at $100
per acre during the regular meet-
ing of City Council Thursday night.
Thc tract of land is the site of
the rodeo grounds. ~J
Council also authorized the own-
ers of the rodeo to be given con-
trol over a parking area north of
the rodeo grounds only when the
rodeo is being produced; however,
the rodeo owners are liable for apy
damage to the airport. The park
ing are a part of the municipal
airport.
Councilmen also named Dr. V.
O. Rosser, Mayor, chairman of the
Airport Zoning Commission.
Shawnee Choral Group
Present Program For
Graham Ltons Cfub--
Mrs Harrell's Fifth Grade Class
of Shawnee School gave a program
of Christmas music at the Lions
Club Wednesday noon. The boys
and girls sang traditional and
modern carols.
Garth Baker served as program
chairman. Guests included Don
Casey, James Willis, of Aberdeen,
Stanley Peavy.IJr.. and Bob Fowler
of Steubenville, Ohio.
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Plans Underway For Freshman
Basketball Tournament Dec., 31
iMnan
First annual Freshman Basket-.
ball tournament is scheduled Sal-1
urday. Dec 31 in the Graham High
gym with six teams entering from
Stamford, Bowie, Mineral Wells,
Weatherford, Nocona, and Graham
The Graham Rotary Club will
provide first place trophy and thc
consolation trophy for the tourna-
ment
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Most coaches continue practice
during the holiday season, and this
event will give freshmen boys a
chance to gain more game experi-
ence
Graham Steer FresMnan players
include Forrest klcacham, Jerry
Don Logan. Jerry Guinn, Jerry'
Brooks. Rayford Roberts, Tommy
Edgar, Marshall Moore, Nathan
Ross, and Ronnie York. „
First game in the toumamcWt
w ill »gin 9 a m. and Graham will ”,
play Mineral Wells. First-round
games will be completed by 12:30
p.m. —•
Second round games in the
Championship bracket and consols-,
tion Racket games will be played
2- p. m„ amt tbe championship
game ts slated at 7 and *13 p.m.'
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