The latter part of last week and the first of this, covering four or five days, are reported to have been the hottest of the summer so far.
The annual Masonic Picnic at Baynes’ Store, which has become an annual event of considerable interest, is being held today.
Graham Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy is holding its monthly meeting with Mrs. J. Dolph Long this afternoon.
A tradition prevails that the first frost appears a certain number of days or weeks from the time the first katydid is heard. One was heard here Monday night, we are informed. Now figure out when the first frost will appear.
The concrete road starting at Trollingwood was completed to Haw River last Saturday, and as soon as it is sufficiently seasoned, some four weeks, it will be opened for public travel. Later a concrete bridge will be built over the river at Haw River to replace the present steel bridge.
Miss Hannah turner, now about 88, is quite ill. Up to a few days ago she was able to be up and about the house.
The marriage of Mr. Heenan Hughes and Miss Annie Ray, both of Graham, last Thursday evening at 8:30 o’clock was a surprise to a large number of their friends. Mr. Hughes is one of Alamance county’s most widely known citizens and the bride is a very excellent young woman and held in high esteem by her many friends. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John M. Permar in the presence of a few intimate friends. Best wishes and success to them.
From The Alamance Gleaner, Graham, N.C., Aug. 4, 1921
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