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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1947
Page
1
Town officials warn of a possible water shortage as daily use exceeds pumping capacity. The reserve tank shrinks each day. current flow averages 155,000 gallons daily while pumps deliver 140,000. Officials urge careful use to ensure essential needs and fire protection.
Roberta delivers a standout performance as Bharwenka in Roberta at the State Male Casino, drawing a large Dallas audience. Co stars include Lew Parker Ann Ayern Dayle Cunningham and Helen Raymond, with a seven night run, followed by Rio Rita and more musical entertainment.
Mrs. West James hosted the WMS of the First Baptist Church Monday. Mrs. J. Brake led the Royal Service. Alice Banks gave the devotional on Baptist work in China. Speakers included Zim Johnston Meet the Chinese and Bob Patterson on good news from China.
The home of W. W. Grimes his wife and three children was completely destroyed by fire in the early week. The family was away at the time and offered no idea of the fire's cause.
Clarence White of Fort Worth Texas was selected to lead the August 3 17 revival at the Vira Baptist Church in Carrollton. White, a Dallas pastor and Army veteran, has sung widely in Arkansas Washington DC and China and will direct the service at First Baptist Church Carrollton in the evenings.
A Tuesday evening party on the Bob Pat person iiven honored Mob Pat vernon J W McCoy and Ted McCoy. The cake featured a tractor on the top tier a hammer screwdriver and pliers on the middle tier and a toy drive on the bottom tier. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lee Sullens Mr and Mrs Ray Thomas Ft Worth Mr and Mrs 3 W McCoy Mr and Mrs W W McCoy Mr and Mrs Ted McCoy Maree Mr and Mee Philip Carver and son Mats tare John and the Pattern family.
J Lye Jackson manager of the Glad Acretara farm hub praises a newly completed channel type terrace. He compares it with broad base terraces and notes the implementation uses current equipment. Agriculture Engineer J Me Daniels reports on the terrace run and the work by the Dallas Bell Conservation services unit. About 10 miles of terraces are planned to be built.
Want ads work as a cheap sale option with a 4 cent per word rate and a 35 cent minimum charge. Readers are urged to publish plain text ads to sell old chairs tables and tools no longer needed, inviting readers to discover items through classified listings in the paper.
A historical view credits independent merchants with resilience against big chains. Despite fears of monopoly, retail sales analysis shows independents maintain strong share, innovate in pricing, advertising, and services, reaching even small villages. The piece notes competition fuels consumer benefits and urges respect for local commerce. The source also cites quotes on world peace and economic exchange.
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The City Council set an August 16, 1947 Revenue Bond election at City Hall to fund town expansion. Plans include drilling a new Trinity Lands water well, extending water and sewer mains, and enlarging the sewer plant to meet rapid growth without tax increases despite a 40 percent valuation rise.
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