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Newspaper

Carrollton Chronicle

Location

Carrollton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1947

Page

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Lanny Ross to Grand Opening Star in Student Prince

Lanny Ross to headline the Starlight Operetta Student Prince at the State Fair Casino starting August 16 with Rita and Lanny Ross among cast. The seven night run features Kathie Connor and George Greenwall, with noted tunes by Romberg and a focus on romance and humor. The Dickinson Furniture Co opens August 16 in a new building with a grand opening August 18 offering free prizes and a furniture line.

Lanny Ross Rico Massest Rita Rita State Fair Rio Grande Border Iat Crack Tew Parker Jackie Gleason Ax Iawyer Ed Lovett Chick Bean Patricia Morison Hollywood Rita Harry Brookwell Jim Texas Rangers Otto Franks Dolly Blo Rita Cano Prince Gigmond Romberg An the Prince Lanny Moai Kathle Stariight Kaye¢ Connor Canada West Coast Gean Greenwall Joseph Macauley Xenia Wank Mary Dyer Rollin ‘Dauer Craig Timberlake John Lipscomb Sigmond Romberg Prince Karl Prax Kathie Quaint Heidelberg Dickinson Furniture Co.nc L. G. Dickinson Goddess Dey Goods Bulla Ing

Diversion terrace work and solid sodding for conservation gains

conservation group leader Mr Leo Sperling builds a diversion terrace with farm equipment to drain into a four channel system cut with heavy gear. The practice, if the channel is solid sodded, aligns with conservation aims and aids early spring sod growth. Two clover harvest methods in Dalworth district include windrowed hubam clover, with Dr P W Mathews using a binder and windrow approach before pickup by a combine.

Leo Sperling Florence Hi Conservation Group Sperling Uch Dalworth Soil Conservation District P. W. Stathews Hutston Carrollton Sathews Mathews Hutham

You May Be Next Driver of the Car She Died In

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a fatal incident involving a driver linked to a female victim. The readable bits mention a car and a right after event, with unclear names or locations. Further details are unreadable in the supplied snippet.

Awards Made To Newspapers and Radio For Fire Safety Work

The National Board of Fire Underwriters awarded gold medals to two newspapers and a radio station for distinguished public service in fire safety. Chicago Sun? Chicago Run’s award noted for an extreme prevention campaign. Moberty Missouri received a medal for a three year effort to improve fire protection. The radio honor went to WIC Hartford Connecticut. Eight other papers and six stations were cited. The board praised the press and radio for informing the public, highlighting deficits in safety laws and urging enforcement and remedial action.

National Board of Fire Underwriters Thest Jurien Moberty, Missourri WIC Hartford Connecticut America National Board

Emergency Operation Report On Tamien Noel Illness

Emergency operation noted for Tamien Noel after an illness on Saturday. Jamex fell ill during the week, with doctors diagnosing a condition described as a first significant episode. Authorities expect further medical review and continued monitoring through the week.

Tamien Noel Jamex Hete

George T. Hughes Dies in Carrollton at 71

George T. Hughes 71 longtime Carrollton resident died at home on Maryland Street Wednesday morning. He was born on Preston Road Dallas and lived on the area now part of Southern Methodist University Campus. Survived by his wife Mabel Hughes and one daughter Ruth Hughes two brothers Dal W Hughes and Earnest J Hughes of Frisco and one sister Mins Berta Hughes of Dallas. Funeral services held at Carrollton Methodist Church Thursday at 2:00 pm Rev Ridley officiating. Interment at Cemetery Hill near Hebron.

George T. Hughes Carrollton Maryland Mr. Hughes Preston Road Dallas Southern Methodist University Carrollfont Methodist Church Mabel Hughes Ruth Hughes Dal W. Mughés Earnest J. Hughes Frisco Mins Berta ‘Hughes Carrollton Methodist Church Ridley Offlciati Cemetery Hilt Hebron

Collapse of Air Power Claims and Budget Cuts

A Cosmopolitan article cites hitherto unpublished figures showing Major General L Craigie requesting 230 million for US air power but Congress cut it to 178 million while Russia received 1 billion for science. The piece argues such cuts threaten U S air superiority in the atomic era and warns of a drift to third rate capabilities.

Ucle T United States Oll Research Laboratories L. Craigie Congress

Parties Honor Bride Elect Koln Toombs at Irvin g Club Shower

Bride elect Toombs, fiancée of Lt. Jack W. Bishop, was feted with a mixed shower at the Irving Club House on August 1. Guests dressed as brides with clothespins and pink ribbons, signed a large antique rolling pin as a keepsake, and enjoyed cake and punch for about thirty. Hostesses included Mrs. J. B. Kelley and others. La Verne De Haes led the priesboork.

Koln L. Ford F. A. Warden la Verne de Haes

Midway Closes September 14 for State Fair

State fair operations extend to September 14 due to concessionaire delays. General manager W. He. Hildeberger announced the Labor Day closure shift two weeks, with October 4 as the State Fair opening. Elsewhere the note mentions remodeling and staff morale as factors in preparations.

W. HE. Hildelberger Atate Fate Concessonaires Texas Hitaelerger

Mildred Good to Study in New York

Miss Mildred Good daughter of Mr and Mrs Rex Good leaves Wednesday August 6 for New York City to enter art school A plena supper and movie on the McCormicks lawn Friday August 1 featured an electric train table and travel stations from Carrollton to New York The honoree sat with Andy Bider Abe Godfrey Jack Blanton and numerous Good family members in attendance

Mildred Good Rex Good New York City Mildred Ry McCormick Miss Good Carrollton New York Andy Bider Dallea Abe Godfrey Jack Blanton Mire Blanton J. 0. Foster Gen McDonald F. M. Good Mist Lois Kerr Ruth Wighes Mary Grace Good

Plowing Back Profits Drive American Capital Formation

The article notes that despite good profits stockholders shunned dividends. Businesses reinvested about three fifths of earnings to expand capacity and create jobs. This capital formation is linked to higher production and rising employment, supporting continued growth.

Comte Ereeseess Enel Aia

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Home Destruction

The Grimes family thanks friends for kindness and support after their home was destroyed. Mia Grimes suffered a broken finger while delivering groceries and required fourteen stitches. Uncle Jake Grainey is mentioned in a light moment amid the accident.

Mia Jimmie Grimes Jake Grainey

Mayes Family Home Coming for the Test Wine

The Mayes family headed by Mr and Mrs P Mayes gathers for a Commer event. Pictured are Mrs Donald Team Merle Mayes Mrs HL Wilcher Fredda Gilmer Mrs Morris W Wallace Cristine Dallas Mrs BP Mayes Mrs Jubonie Gremiak Cora Bell Detroit Mich Regis Mayns Carrollton Mrs TC Cluck Georgie Mammourck New York Frederick Mayes Dallas C and Count Mayes Dallas Ed.

P. Mayes Donald Team Merle Maes Wilcher Fredda

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