The Graham Reporter (Graham, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 47, Ed. 1 Monday, July 3, 1961 Page: 1 of 6
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AHA™ REPORTER
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GRAHAM, TEXAS, MONDAY, JULY 3, 1MI
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Public Records Grand Jury Returns
Ten Indictments
Randell Hazel ton. theft; D. E.
Ragan. D.W.I.; W. R. Cooler,
D.W.I.; Martha Ann Putman,
D. W. t. Feti* R. York, theft;
Billy Ayler, theft; Danny Paul
Easley, theft; and Jerry Wayne
Bradford, forgery.
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tempeny. TaVlor Motor Co
‘ IMF Chevrolet pickup, A. N. Ry-
an, J, Chenault Co.
1901 Ford Falcon station wagon.
C. L. Denning. Jr., LeSage Motor
Co
1961 Ford. Tic Tac Toe Ranch,
LeSage . Motor Co.
1961 Ford Ranchero. H. E. In-
gram. Le&ige Motor Co.
A 90th District Court Grand
Jury, in session Thursday, return-
ed ten indictments after examin-
ing a number of witnesses during
the day according to an announce-
ment by District Attorney Jack Q.
Neal.
An indictment of perjury was
filed against Marie Rich on char-
ges arising from; the trial of J. S.
Clay earlier in the month, when
the allegedly testified a shot,
which injured her. was accident
al and not purposeful.
Marion Cdgar Smith of Mineral
Wells, who was involved in a traf-
fic accident'on State Highway 254
in which three Weatherford‘‘per-
sons died. was. indicted by the
Grand Jury on charges of murder
with a motor vehicle.
Other indictments
the Grand Juqr
Marriage Licantag
Bert hold Henry Estess, Jr..
Houston, and Sandra Elizabeth
Street. Graham.
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Butinats Review
Construction
Lags In June
Graham construction industry
at a sluggish rate during the week
but* signs of increased business
was evident with downtown shop-1
peri returning to city streets.
For the week ending July 30, f
construction permits were issued
for three additions to present
structures toaling $2,350 This
brings he months total to $42,-
610.
Signs of recovery for the ailing
economy was evidenced by the
new sign being installed on the
facade of the Grsham National
Bank building. The new sign will
-give -both the time and. temper a
lure by the minute thioughout the
day and night. It is a sign of
continued imporvement in Gra-
ham and its trade crefe-
Down the block, the First Na-
tional Bank continues its remodel-
ing project. Another sign of heal-
thy conditions in the downtown
area. Businessmen will welcome
the increased trs'V as one of Gra-
ham's largest industries, tourists,
flow into the city for the big
Fourth of July holiday. Possum
Kingdom will attract thousands
to this area, a shot in the a
for our economy.
Most businessmen are confident
that business conditions will pick
up wuh tht.comihg of the school
year and fall. i\t any rate. Gra-
ham continues to be a healthy
center for North Texas business.
Last Game
Scheduled
Graham.
The Fourth Relived
By Senior Citizen
By Jim Kendall
Here we go, another Fourth.
What is the Fourth, who do we
celebrate, and what was it like
50 years ago? All of these ques-
tions were easily answered re-
cently by one of Graham’s senior
citizens, who wishes to remain an-
noy mous.
When asked how the day was
celebrated in her childhood, she
said "it was a real big thing, full
of patriotic songs, speeches, and.
topped with a big rodeo and
dance." That is the way it was
50 years ago.
It was an all day affair, she
said. The celebrating started on
the night before the rodeo. In the
morning, we had a big parade,
with horses, guns and what have
you. Lunch was served to hun-
dreds of people in the form of a
large barbecue. The evening was
donated to dancing.
MOVED TO GRAHAM
When we moved to Graham in
1921, they had a large parade that
circled -the square and then lef
everyone to the old Fair Grounds
where baseball was played. We
had picnic lunches and a horse
race also.
Friday evening, July 7, will be
the last date for games in the
Mm Ruth League. Also. 4
week an All -Star teafn wia.be
selected, in an announcement
from George Shabay!
Shabay said pictures, of all
four teams Oi the Babe Ruth
League will go on sale Monday
Local Economy
On Rebound
Signs of recovery' for
ham's ailing economy are evi-
denced by the new sign erected
by the Graham National Bank.
: This along with the remodleing
j at First National Bank are add-
Iing to the appearance of the
j downtown area.
Other signs include the increas-
ed building permit total for June,
which tops May, but still falls
short of the June, I960 total. Con-
struction put id place in Graham
LOUIE E. THROGMORTON
picture.
Police Warn
Dog Owners
Chief of Police Raymond Burk-
ett issued a warning to dog own-
ers in the City that preventive
Police in___
gl* * al*aga-to^»
**He said it is reouired that
dags be vaccinated and have
tag. He noted that from June of
1959 to June of 1961 only 69 dags
had been tagged and vaccinated.
Dogs not complying, with the
ruling will be picked up
Kiwtinians To Hear
Dallas Executive
(ira er recreation facilities nffercd by
the "Inland Resort Gfy of Tex-
as."
For the year Graham has top-
ped the $270,000 mark in new
construction, with the better
months coming up
Other new looks in the down-
town area include ..the new Farm-
er and Lanham Men's $tore. C. R.
Anthony s remodeled building, the
Texas Electric Service Company,
among others. They are adding to
the appearance of a growirik city,
becoming the retail shopping
for the month totals $40,460 |hls 1 hub commercial aSSiter qf a large
does not include those homes and
businesses constructed outside the
city limits.
New homes for the year are
the real eye sore for the city con-
struction scene, only 16 permits
issued for new homes, compared
to 48 at this .Lime last year. How-
,aver,- thft" compares with a trend
across the country, which has
been for less construction for re-
sidential property.
Business in Graham is on the
increase say^ many local mer-
chants and" they are all smiles
about the added trade brought
through our city for the Fourth
of July. The Chamber of Commer-
ce with co - operation form other
Civic clubs in Graham have in-
stalled a Welcome Wagon at the
corner of Graham's two busiest
streets'. Elm and Fourth, to wel-
come the many visitors who will
be flowing through the City on the
way to Possum Kingdom and oth-
The lady in question was rear-
ed north of Midland and Odessa,
in the days of fhe first railroad,
which cut a path north from Fort
Worth to Pecos through hot dry
West Texas land. - •
Today, the area has a differ-
ent appearance, with both cities
large giants in the Oil industry.
Graham has changed its ap-
pearance as well, becoming a
city, a large residential area, fine-
schools and parks. I’ve never seen
a place change like Graham.
WHAT IT MEANS
When asked what the Fourth
means to her, she said "Thanks-
giving.” “I thank God for the ad-
vancement, progress and freedom
we have in this country. That is
the Fourth to me. I’m older than
some and can see the dramatic
change our country has witness-
ed in fifty years, even in twenty
years, and I’m thankful for all
of it."
She concluded her interview on
the serious side by saying that
too many of take these freedoms
we have in America too lightly,
almost for granted. The reverence
for them is gone in many ways.
HOSPITAL NEWS
MEDICAL
James E. Cheatwood. Clarence
Abrams, W. L. Shires of Graford,
Sam M. Line, Irby R. Self of
Loving, Jack Hamlin.
SURGICAL
Miss Sandra Bower. Mildred
Zoll of Seattle, Washington.
ACCIDNET
Mis; George-E. Pruitt and Mrs.
Ruth Watson.
NEW TEXANS
July 1—Mr. and Mrs. W. R.
Huckabey, 1400 Johnnie, girl.
by police
and Impounded. Owners will be
required to have them tagged and
vaccinated before they can re-
lease the dogs. Burkett said.,
‘If people have dogs, they must
take care of them, or they wil
be impounded, he said.
Mrs. Ruth Watson
Falls At Home
Mrs. Ruth Watson fell at her
home. 719 Tennessee, late Friday
afternoon and was rushed to the
Graham General Hospital in
Morrison ambulance.
Mrs. Watson's condition was re-
ported satisfactory Saturday. She
reportedly suffered a dislocated
shoulder. • .
E. Throgmorton, will be speaker
far tha Thursday, July 6 meet
Police Keep
City Safe
With the coming of the Fourth
of fuly many will be shooting
fireworks, and Chief of Police
Burkett warned citizens that it is
against the law to shoot them in-
side the City limits of Graham^
He also noted that the entire
police force will be on duty during
the Fourth in an effort to keep
down accidents.
Last Fourth of July went by
without an accident in Graham,
he said, and we intend to do our
part to keep this one as safe.
mortou amt We ____
He is assistant teacher of the
John G; Slayter Bible Class sad
on the board of the East Dallas
Christian Church.
Mr. Throgmorton is on the bo-
ard of the South and East Dallas
Chamber of Commerce and is a
member of the Dallas Sales Ex-
ecutives Club. He is a member
of the Danas Downtown Kiwanis
Club and a past president of the
Shreveport Kiwanis Club.
Mr. Throgmorton is on the
Board of Trustees of the Relig-
ious Heritage of America, Inc.,
Washington. D.-C. He is. listed in
Who’s Who in the South and South
west, Who's Who in Arkansas.
Who's Who in Insurance, Who's
Who in Commerce and Industry.
WOMAN'S CLUB
DESPERATION DRI\/E
Dotal cash amount given by women.....,.., .$15,000
3aid to the Country Club June 26............ 12,500
glance left in the bank....................$
Dwed to the Country Club approx...........$ 8,600
Weather—Whether Or Not
June Has Been Good
Graham enters July with one of I
the wettiest June's on record be-
-hind it. During the month of be-
low average temperatures, we re-
ceived 5.80 inches of moisture,
compared to 1.41 inches in June
of I960.
For the month, the recorded
high was 96 on June 24th and the
recorded low was 54 on June 21.
Texans can expect a warm 4th,
much like that of last year when
the temperature hit 100 under
partly cloudy skies in Graham
Temperatures fur the week in-
clude Thursday with a high of
93. low of 71; Friday with-a high
of 93. low of 69 and Saturday with
a hit'll of 93. a lew of 66.
Thj months rainfall of 5.80 in-
che-i is well above the normal for
Rotary Club
Attains 600%
Foundation
Frank Cummins, retiring Ro-
tary Gub president, presided for
the last meeting of Uie club year
Friday noon. He expressed ap
preciation to the officers, direct
ora, and members for their coop-
eration during the year and chal-
lenged everyone to live up to Ro-
tary Meals and apply the Four
Way Test to their daily livea.
L. D. Morton discussed the Ro-
tary Foundation and many mem-
bers raised their personal contri-
butions. The club is now a M0
nercent dub.
Stovall, Jr., Incoming
4SiaH 04 fSOalMS—Cr,w» pytlh, Graham No-
tional Bonk sign in place Friday afternoon, Marking enridge. John Hughey, Raymond
another sign of progress for downtown Graham. The Lunn.J>ori Lunn and Bob Key-
new sign will give the.temperature dnd time, minute n-L ..nTT n
for minute, thraughthe day and night. Staff Phote JEWJr .
June, which is 3 56 inches. For
the year Graham has recievcd
14.66 inches of rawifatt. compared
to (lie six m< n'h average of
I4;35.
Conducts
Uietip
Mrs. L. D. Holt
Dies FrRfay
Mrs L D Holt. 43. of Diving, '
Tex#’. was dead on arrival al the
Graham General Hospital'Vridav
afternoon She was rushed to the
hospital in a Morrison amublanci
from i- physician's office.
It was reported Mr and Mrs
Hoi; were enroute to their home
in .Loving from Graham when
she became ill Her husband,
who was driving, rushed Mrs.
Holt fn the doctor's office The
physican was not in. and the am-
bulance was called.
Mrs Holt, the former Velma
Le* Green, was bom Sept. 24.
1918 in Parker County, a daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Rowley
Green Tbe 1 family moved to
Young County 35 years ago from
Jack County
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Vacant fats in the City will be
checked by police next week in a
campaign to combat insects and
fire hazards within the city limits.
In an announcement from Chief
of Police Raymond Burkett, word
came that the police department
was having complaints from citi-
zens living near lots, saying that
insects were bre|eding there.
Burkett said owners of such lots
a far Mrs.
__. I pun. fa
from the Morrison Funeri
Chapel with Rev. Hubert Foust,
pastor at the First Baptist Church
officiating.
Burial was in the Loving Cem-
etery with funeral arrangements
under the direction of Morrison
Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband,
L D. Holt; a daughter. Mrs. Lola
Faye Robbins. Graham; a grand-
'daughter; two brothers. Harvey
Green of Farmer and Claud
will be advised to clean them up.
and the lots will be re-checked j Green of Fori Worth; and two
by. police officials." j sisters, Mrs. Ray .Gceen of Por-
Burkett adviied everyone tb co-1 tales, N.M.; and Mrs. Myrtle
operate with them in the matter. I Heath. —
Community C-C G roup To
Hear Wayne
State Representative Wayne
Gibbens of Breckenridge will be
the speaker for the Chamber of
Commerce July Community
Breakfast. The meeting is sche-
duled 7 a.m. Thursday. July 6 in
the American Legion Building,
Gibbens will discuss the State
Tax Outlook and fort booming'
Special Session of the Legislature
W. L. Scott. Jr. is‘serving as
program chairman for the meet-
ing and business men and women ,
of the city arc urged to be pn
sent for breakfast
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AT THURSDAY MEETING
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Council Promises Action
In City Animal Case
Mayor Herring and the City
Council stated they would adopt
action concerning the keeping of
lions, etc., in the city limits, that
would be in the best interest of
all citizens of Graham
The action came at the regular
meeting of the City Council Thurs-
day in City Hall. In attendance
were three persons tb talk Mi the
wild animal otdianace. two for it.
one stating she had Come to voice
an opinion in behalf of Charles
E. Hipp. •
The group was headed by Leroy
Carter, who told the council that
a petition has been circulated in
various business establishments
in Graham, asking for signatures
against the keeping of wild ani-
mals in the city limits.
City Attorney Tom Massey, told
the council citizens who think
they are endangered by the kni-
mals presence, should bring an
injunction against the action them
•elves. The injunction would be
the most immediate means of
combatii^ the situation, and
would prevent the keeping of wild
in the city limits;
caged, and art co
ed safe by a judge.
Carter, representing citizens
living in the neighborhood of Char-
les Hipp. owner of two animals,
said the matter not only concern-
ed them in that particular neigh-
borhood, but alio all citizens of
Graham. He said It was not good
when parents feared for, their
children to walk down a public
street at night.
Massey pointed out that an in-
junction would have the same ef-
fect as an ordinance, that being
to keep such animali as were con-
sidered dangerouk, in a safe
place, if they are allowed to re-
main in Graham proper.
Mayor Herring said the Council
should confront Hipp with the
problem and see if he would take
actioh at their request. If, the
Mayor said, "he did not. then we
would have the two alternatives,
injunction or orthi
He assured the city that
entive measures would bo
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by the Council.
In
other action, the Council ac
cepted a check for $11.(02,40 from
the Graham Country dub toward
purchase of land near Lake
ham as a site for a new Country
Gub for the City.
The Council also approved the
hospital balance sheet, a disbur-
sheet for April and May
and a building permit ordinance.
In the building permit ordinan-
ce wes information that the mini-
mum construction that requires a
permit was raised from $26 in an
order ordinance, to$100.
Fees for building permits in-
clude; for residential contraction
will have a minimum of $100 with
a maximum of $15 00, baaed an
square footage of the structure;
for business and commercial con-
struction the mtnumum cost of a
building permit will be $2.M and
the minimum will be $1140. also
based on square footage. Moving
and demolishing a building will
require a permit, for moving a
building it will be $10.M charge,
and foi demolishing a building, it
will cost a citizen $1.M far n per-
mit.
An electrical ordinance was
passed on find readme It fa an
to an older ordto-
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