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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1941
Page
1
A garbled plea seeks a female keeper to remove and clean from a scene tied to labor unrest and political criticisms. The text references government influence, anti labor tensions, and a chaotic retelling of encounters and locations with scattered names and events.
Mrs Hollis Williams and family hold a memorial service for J D Wilson at 165 o'clock in Desline Samilay. The obituary notes a birth on January 2 at Muotssippa, mentions church affiliations, survivors including Wesley Walker, Toorle Ridings, Moe Balle, and Nee Wilaay, and references the Big Springs Cemetery Decoration Day observance with a meeting set for GX on December Day at Steel Dicor uuu Day.
State Superintendent L. Woods reports all state schools will shift to a 12 grade structure starting next year under a statewide plan. The plan aims to unify elementary and secondary education with a three year junior high and three year high school, and to standardize textbooks across districts.
A local women’s group designated Mrs Dell Smith as head at a Monday meeting held at the church after business and a program. Officers include Mrs Clinton Pinch as secretary treasurer and Mrs Hugh Hughes elected club vice president with plans for the year.
The State Highway Department sets three road improvement contracts totaling about 2 million dollars. Austin Rand Company of Dallas bids 12.4 miles of concrete pavement from Lewisville to the Dallas county line and from mile north of State Highway 14 to Denton county line. A second contract covers 1.1 miles of flexible pavement along U S 77 near Richland to the Callin county line. Construction progresses with traffic diverted onto the new pavement while final paving continues nearby.
A scanned page discusses defense and fiscal policy with mentions of a new defense conference, War Department actions, price stabilization, and proposed taxes. It notes OPM and Treasury efforts, wage controls, and revenue projections while referencing public speeches and expectations from officials.
A brief note describes the Wednesday Club gathering held at the Patterson home. Members discussed ongoing projects and planned a social event during a sunny period, with informal remarks about routine monthly meetings.
John Paul Caulk nineteen, son of A G Caulk, drowned in a lake east of town Thursday afternoon. Firemen recovered the body at 6:30 pm. The youth, a farm resident, was with a companion when cramps and sleepiness allegedly caused him to go under. Funeral arrangements set for Bolivar, with services at the Bolivar Cemetery and Farmers Chapel, for Caulk and his family. Survivors include his parents and several siblings.
The Lions Club featured veteran police reporter Mr Hand Wid who discussed police work and readiness. He praised Boy Scout sponsorship and recalled a local youth’s involvement while noting several officers present.
County 4 H boys enter the state cotton contest this Saturday with entries from Dallas County showing seed samples and weighing procedures. The event includes certification steps, weighing seed lots, and demonstrations of preparation methods as part of the judging process.
A damaged ad urges readers to recruit new subscribers to The Chronicle at five cents and extend current subscriptions within Carrollton and Falling County. It promises a one year paper for ten dollars if paid promptly, with refer a friend incentives and notice of renewal dates.
Local scout leaders urge parents to attend Friday's institute on fundamental principles and what scouting can do for boys. North Dallas volunteers and Dallas County club officers will lead sessions with a focus on parental involvement and troop leadership.
A Garland area man, Tom Ramus, was elected Zone Chairman of the Lions Clubs, replacing Cap Gregory of Gara. The election, held Wednesday at the Cuef Tavern in Hookton, was unanimously supported after discussions among Garland, Downtown Pall and Lawville clubs. Ramus, active in Lion life for years, serves as secretary of the club and has prior involvement with the Federal Credit Union board.
The local school board announced re election of key faculty for the 1941-42 term. Personnel include high school leaders P. Bersyhill Bendy Brovla Jane Stark Winnete Portwoordk Ade Hayes RE Snape and superintendent C. Carver M. S. Monch. Principal Lovelace and several department heads are noted with changes and resignations among staff.
The Heh School PTA met Tuesday to discuss training for children with the aim of improving behavior and safety. Speakers including Mey Tank Brooks, Mary Helen Holiday, and Mim Toes Xeunioy presented various lessons. The group considered hiring help to support the program at Chertas Webspr and Coady MS. a later meeting is planned for May.
The Study Club met with Ms FL Way Gyles presiding. Mrs W Em spoke on Marie Drewipr and Bette Devi for the suite of Min, Carrer Halle Mambery answered the roll. The club planned future meetings and wore attire described by members.
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