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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1928
Page
1
Carroll residents back a flag display drive after decorative bags and poles were prepared by the Fire Department. Volunteers including Cy L. Chastain and Waller Kennedy coordinated with city officials to install decorative poles and walls for flag displays, praising local firemen for organizing the effort and linking it to nationwide sentiment.
A quirky reflection warns against needless quarrels and petty arguments. It suggests cooperation over conflict and favors silent restraint to preserve friendships and avoid heated debates. The piece endorses choosing calm, tolerant behavior in daily discourse.
A. Johnston shipped his trains out last Monday after a contract with the T and P rail line was arranged. The operation is based near Grand Prairie and involves freight movements or related logistics.
McKinney delegates attended the District Conference in Prosper held Tuesday and Wednesday. Represented by Reg D As Robw and Mra Rosa, Miss Fabia Donnally, W T Aguibb and Ray Grawley the gathering was well attended. Prosper residents hosted the event with hospitality. Some delegates returned home Tuesday evening and others did not return to Prosper on Wednesday. Rev Hoss, Riv, BR G Mooil served as president.
A public notice warns merchants to sell butter in 16 ounce or heavier packages under the Pure Food and Drugs Act. Unsatified weights may be condemned by inspectors. makers and dealers could be prosecuted. The notice aims to inform producers and readers about correct packaging and labeling. It also notes cold weather impact on fruit and crop conditions and records a local social visit by B. B. Warner and family.
Sunday opened the ball season at Farmers Branch with Dist No 1 facing Most Grand Age Merchants on home grounds. Highlights included Cromer’s hitting and Seabolt’s pitching and bat work as the locals won 14 to 2. Next Sunday Knox Street Merchants visit Reverebin Park as Loving faces East Grand Ave Merchants at Teojson Park.
Mrs BW Byorderet received news of the death of an aunt, Min WOM. Longmire of Conroy Texas. Longmire was a frequent visitor with Mrs Broadberet when she lived here and her husband W M Longmire was one of the prominent settlers of the Farmers Branch community.
Mr and Mrs J R Davidson hosted a gathering featuring their daughter Miss Clemanca and Miss Mildreid Mavon along with Hubbard Uurdy as mounts of Mevendora Willem Suiduy, highlighting a local social event with notable attendees.
Jack Marris known as Jack Has sia died Monday night after a prolonged illness at the Harris home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Cromer. Born in Watse, Arkansas, he was 44 and had resided in the area for years. He married Ming Pury Cromer in August 1915 and leaves two daughters, Juanita 14 and Doris 10, widow and daughters to mourn. Services were conducted Tuesday at 4:30 by Rev. W. T. Lovell. burial followed Forest Lawn Cemetery.
We thank those who were kind during the illness and death of our husband and father. Thanks for the beautiful moral offerings. We also thank Mr Gradon Jenkins for the beautiful selection he gave. God bless you, Mr W J Harris and children Doris and Joanita.
The Annual Missionary Society North Texas Conference met in Sherman April 2 to Sth with delegates from ninth district auxiliaries, nearly a few hundred women attending. Jubilee Year observed with concerts and pageants at Pravin Street Church and Dallas missions. Reverend and foreign delegates shared reports, including Miss Mercendes from Mexico.
The city announces a revised office week plan and a dedicated team to manage city business. Mayor Goodie and the official staff promise steady work and reliable service, aiming for better municipal care and governance.
A daughter was born to Henry Allen Buxley and his wife in Carron on a Friday the thirteenth of April. The mother and baby are doing nicely, and both send best wishes.
East Texas fair convention in Greenville with the Sant Tesas Chamber of Commerce hosts its second annual meeting on May 6 to 8. Thousands of delegates from across the frontier empire are expected to attend with exhibitions of local products and resources. Visitors can learn about East Texas systems, climate, and resources at a modest cost.
Trinity exalumni hold annual geet at Dallas Roof Garden Jefferson Hotel. Banquet date moved to April 26 to honor founding of the institution on April 26, 1860. Program includes invocation by Dr Umphrey, Highland Orchestra, vocal by Emma Zollner, Trinity Quartet, and election of 1920 officers. Relics and old materials will be displayed. all ex-students invited. Plates $1 at door. no funds solicited.
Hebron announces a new 16 page telephone directory with ads from local businesses and residents. The note thanks advertisers and readers and explains the directory purpose and limited extension, with the Hebron exchange in focus and ownership changes referenced.
John Baldridge and his son Clyde Baldridge with Misa Maude Roberson, all of Trockale, visited with Mr and Mrs W Yeury last week amid a social gathering that highlighted local ties and community presence.
Oil work in Carrollton field shows equipment moved to Carrollton State Bank No. 1 with padding planned. Machinery not arrived, slush pits and accessories pending. no activity at Master, Switch & Silven Campbell No. 1 Thursday as ground work not started. A driller proposes a test if acreage is secured. operations to begin pending approvals.
Rally Day is set for Sunday at Carrollton Methodist Sunday School with regular services at 10 o clock and a program at 11. The note invites all to attend to see how the Sunday School aims to build better citizens among the town's youth.
An upcoming annual event at Carroll School will settle the championship for the next year. Proceeds support the school, with the game pitting Fate and Leans in a baseball battle.
Relatives of We Vinson hosted a birthday dinner last Sunday with Mr and Mrs Howard and children, Chapin and daughter at Came, John Viren and family at Rover, Alfred Johnauip and wife with children at war Carrollton, Claude Vine and family, Mrs Wil Lyne and Mrs Pai Vineun among attendees.
Whally Bishop drove into Redland County Texas last Sunday to test a new March 10 model. He traveled from Greenville in about one hour twenty five minutes and reported no issues with the vehicle.
W. J. Marti and Mea Mre Wad Mea performed with Paderewsiel in Kla Chopin at Pair Park Auditorium. Attendance hit 4400, a record for the venue, as fans filled the hall to hear the Polish program.
Mrs C G Garson and her daughter Mrs W Clem have spent months together and plan a Corsican visit, visiting numerous relatives during their travels. The record notes their departure and anticipated reunion with kin across the region.
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