Notable Economist Urges Carrollton Downtown Revitalization
More than 50 Carrollton business leaders and guests heard Dr. Arthur A. Smith of SMU and First National Bank of Dallas discuss downtown renewal at a 7:00 a.m. breakfast hosted by the Carrollton Downtown Business Association. He praised local efforts, warned against factionalism, and urged funding storefront and street improvements to boost growth, with plans to revisit Carrollton in five years.
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Carrollton
New Civic Center
Arthur A. Smith
First National Bank of
Dallas
Dr. Smith
SMU
Smith
Daline
Carralston
Plow
Science Research
Carraliton
Bell Line Road
Otis Engineering
City Council Advances Power Rate Cut and Franchise Plan
In a special session the City Council approved Ordinance 255 to reduce the Texas Power and Light electric rate and granted first reading to a 50 year TPAL franchise. A Maryland Street improvement hearing saw residents favor front foot assessments, with no decision taken. Other actions included approving trailer park plot plans, equipment purchases, service station plans, a Drive-In Market, multiple contractor payments, and rezoning hearings.
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Texas Power & Light Co
TPAL
Maryland Street
College Ave
Russ Ave
John Tursner
James Corby
Louis Ferguson
Buddy Russell
M. R. McClure
LV. Pauls
Mobil
Ordinnance
Serris
Texaco
Crosby Road
U. S. Hwy
Denton Drive
College
Smith
Charles Morris
Hutton
Charley —Witchell
Homer Mounter
R. L. Dillard
Maryland
Rotary Club to Hear Arthur P Dyer Thursday
Carrollton Rotary Club will host Arthur P Dyer executive director of the Dallas Chapter of the National Foundation March of Dimes Thursday August 16. He will present a 15 minute film on the expanded program including arthritis and birth defects and explain how Dallas County March of Dimes funds support the effort. The foundation runs an Arthritic Clinical Study Center contributing 116797 annually and a birth defect program receiving over 45000 yearly. Carrollton Farmers Branch March of Dimes chairs are Miss Ollivene Patterson and Mrs Wayland Orudat.
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Carrollton Rotary Club
Arthur P. Dyer
Dallas
National Foundation
March of Dimes
Dyer
Dallas County
Carrollton-Farmers Branch
Ollivene Patterson
Wayland Orudat
Carrollton Merchant Group to Erect 50-Foot Sign
The Carrollton Downtown Merchants Association approved buying a large sign for the town square. The 50 foot tall sign will have a revolving top and read Shop Downtown Carrollton. Financing is with First National Bank of Carrollton and a city permit will be sought.
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Carrollton
First National Bank of
Association
Marvin A. Hancock Jr
Free Jr. Rodeo Set Saturday in Grapevine
L. V. Critibs president of the Grapevine Riding Club announced a free Junior Rodeo sponsored by the club Saturday Aug. 10 at Austin's Patio Ranch arena on Hiway 121 east of Grapevine. Grand entry 8:00 p.m. Concession stands and entry booths open 6:30 p.m.
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L. V. Critibs
Grapevine
World War II Veterans in Civil Life Surpass 16 Million
Estimate shows more than 16 million veterans from World War II now living in civilian society. The figure reflects postwar integration as veterans pursue work, family, and community roles.
Texas Power & Light plans rate cuts in Carrollton
Jack Vaughan district manager of Texas Power & Light filed with the Carrollton City Council revised rate schedules that will cut electric rates in Carrollton by about 24 percent on average. TP&L also seeks a new 50 year franchise with added city taxes totaling over 170000 during the term. The rate cut takes effect with September bills due to improved efficiency higher usage and a favorable fuel outlook.
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Jack Vaughan
Texas Power & Light Company
Carrollton
Tp&l
Vaughan
Mr. Vaughan
Area urged to attend highway opening August 15
Citizens invited to a high profile opening of the Stermnons leg on Expressway ASE at 2 00 pm at Farmers Branch city limits. G M Painter chairs the event and urges all civic groups to join a first auto caravan displaying organization names.
Public Invited to Antique Showing in Carrollton
The Carrollton Civic Center on Crosby Road hosts an antique show Friday and Saturday August 9 and 10. Personal antiques display in two front rooms, booth space in the gym for dealer items. Proceeds fund books for the new Carrollton Library. 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, admission $1.00. The first printing press in the U S was set up at Harvard.
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Hestages
Carrollton Civic Center
Crosby Road
New Carrollton Library
Chronicle Promises Local News Lead in Carrollton
The Chronicle touts its dominance in Carrollton by printing more local news and pictures daily or weekly than any other newspaper, positioning itself as the town’s top source.
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Chronicle
Carrollton
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Highway Department
Truett Bishop
J. D. Barret
Jack Gay
Bourdon Smith
U. S
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