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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1949
Page
1
Dr A Moon leads a 8 deep sea diver into the "silent deep" to prove it is not silent. The film Valor of the Deep features grottoes and natural sound and will be shown at the First Christian Church on Wednesday April 7 at panam.
The film Voice of the Deep a science color presentation will be shown at the First Christian Church on Wednesday April 27 at 8 pm. The program argues that sounds exist under water and that aquatic creatures have language using hydrophones as a key to the underwater world. It is part of a series by Booty Wie Institute aiming to blend science and faith with previous titles shown widely.
Our Day Camp offers activities for scouts and non scouts including crafts outdoor cooking nature hikes folk dancing and games. The program runs Tuesday to Friday June 8 to July 1 with fee 2.00 for one week. Mothers and adults are invited to help contact Mr Pat Grianes Carrollton Chairman for details and to clip the coupon on page 2.
A recital tea was held at 1300 Westway Drive honoring music pupils. The event featured a program of selections, decorative orchids, and refreshments including cream drinks and pastries.
Grain 34 L. Coker CM. Chamber and Lewis Bros Palmers Branch invite World War I veterans to join their club and help grow the post in Dalma County. They seek members and contributions of labor seed or funds, noting shelled seed should be large and not damaged, and offering modest membership dues.
City officials discuss water acreage needs and upcoming projects in Carrollton. The report covers financial obligations, ongoing and planned improvements, and future development like street extensions, sewer work, and park expansion with annexation updates and infrastructure aims.
W F Vinson marked his third birthday with a family gathering at his home in Carrilton on Sunday April 17. Vinson, a former Dallas County deputy sheriff and district attorney, was Texas born and long associated with local leadership. Guests from Abilene and Bengoville attended, including Mr and Mrs Calvert and their children, Mr and Mrs Vincent and son, and several Vinson relatives and Carrilton residents attended the party.
The Carrollton Garden Club's Cooking School runs through today and Sunday. The grand opening was held yesterday at 2 pm. Mrs Vena Phillipe leads demonstrations with support from Penne Power and Light Company. Durant Oss Bales Co Inc sponsors prizes including two sets of Club Aluminum and a grand prize drawing.
A historic health notice lists polio precautions for parents. It cites signs of infantile paralysis headaches fever and stomach pain and urges immediate doctor contact if symptoms appear. Emphasizes early detection and community health guidance from a national foundation.
Mexim Parrish reports the Carrollton PTA elected officers at a meeting plans for Family Night and an installation tea on May 1. The Grade School end plans were discussed and Family Night set for Tuesday night May 3.
An engagement was revealed at a tea hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Thomas Bester in Port Worth. The announcement names Maurine Cashion and E Riddle as the engaged couple, with the ceremony time noted as 3 to 9:30 pm and hosted at the Thomas residence.
M Lawrence Kimsey, local American Cancer Society chairman, announces ongoing fund drive in town. He lists volunteer signups and urges residents to contribute as drive continues through the month.
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