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Carrollton Chronicle

Location

Carrollton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1928

Page

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Army Corps Trains Here at Carrollton Proposal

The Army considers using a 260 acre site near Marefield three miles south of this plans area for a permanent training field for the Eighth Corps Area. If leased for twenty years it could host forty to fifty planes for year round instruction. The site’s proximity to Love Field and Dallas prompts city officials to pursue a supplemental field with $79,000 from airport bond funds. Local officers visit San Antonio and Dallas to inspect the site and await lieutenant Weddington’s recommendation.

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Entertaining Friday Night at Ann Taliaferro’s in Garvellton

Ann Taliaferro hosted a lively Friday gathering at her Varmarx Branch home with many old fashioned games and a bar party menu. Attendees included Louise Kendall, Lils Maybery, Helen Watts, Georgie, Susie, Nora Horens, Ian Dennis, and numerous local guests. A Baptist ladies’ parish house prep for a new pastor was noted, plus visitors from Dallas and St. Worth and a family visit from Houston.

Ann Taliaferro Varmarx Aryl Thiris Georgie Susie Anil Wary Rosder Muale Hill Mats Vie Tracy Mildred Butts Miledred Wleming Dorothy Ford Nora Horens Ian Dennis Mesdames H. W. Taliaferra Joe Reeder Will Graviey Myrtle Seilly Messrs H. W. Taliaferro W.G. Borkner Joesod Thomas Reeder Will Warren Graveley Ernust Curt Coanrod Norman Dennis Sammie Davis Bi Braggs Malcom Shehane Fred Plemming Joe Watts Raymond Tracy Misson Francia Richardson Nelsie Wainscott Mary Belle Hamm Grace Lackey Zelman Cook Amd Mary Alice Breat Mrs. le W. Cook Mestre Padi SeRnat Herschel Rush Red Manning Joe Sorimahire Dallas Regina Reynolds St. Worth

Station Gains New Ownership and Expands Services

Anderson of the Highway Garage takes over the station with his brothers, renaming it Wildway. The outlet adds coal, tobacco, tubes and novelties alongside gas, oil and grease, promising growth and a strong local presence as Jack Clark departs.

J, Wi Anderson Tin Janie Clark Jack

Post Office Moves to Former Theatre Building

New location for Postmaster W. P. Hofmann’s office shifts from Miller building to the former motion picture theatre. The move promises room for expanding the postal business and signals renewed activity as Hofmann plans broader services and sales.

Pontmanter W. P. Hofmann Miller

Revival Meetings Begin in Frisco Led by Rev Willkin

Rev Willkin starts a series of revival meetings in Frisco. He began Sunday and will hold nightly services this week, with morning and evening sessions planned next. Leslie Bradley, a Dallas singer, assists until the service closes to begin work on the 10th.

Willkin Frisco Leslie Bradley Dallas

Galveston Trip Details Mention Local Social Events

The report outlines long visits in Galveston by Margie Mayes and Mayen with plans to return to their families. It notes outings to South Texas and New Mexico, a stop in Caryailton, and gatherings with friends including Mrs Dalla Burnbilacesmpauted. The Larliun Ald Society held a luncheon in honor of the Agus the Society. Nearby socials feature Mrs. Haphons and Mr. Bid Win, with a lawn picnic attended by many friends and relatives. Mrs. A Wood Smith travels to Dallas for meetings.

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Texas Judge Puzzles New York Law Breakers

A Dallas judge vacationing in New York observes a tense clash between prohibition enforcement and political advocacy. Federal Judge William H. Atwell, visiting in Brooklyn, imposes fines with a blunt, pragmatic style, contrasting enforcement duties with political statements. He explains punishment should fit the individual and notes the difference between enforcing law and political lobbying. He cites a 135 dollar liquor fine and stresses judicial responsibility over campaigning rhetoric.

Dallas New York Perhams Judge Atwell Jornal Abodeen Solomon Ticks William H. Atewell Bailiwick Brooklyn Eagy Texas Nio Howe

Texas lawyer voices concern over public justice

An elderly Texas attorney reflects on the justice system, noting long sentences and the need for reforms. He argues the public dies in the administration of law and criticizes how cases are handled, stressing accountability within the legal profession.

Texas Carl

Padgett Coonrod Wed At Union Baptist Parsonage

Miss Helen Padgett and Noble Coonrod were married Saturday evening at seven in Union Baptist Olwraha Carrollton with Rev. B Stanley officiating. The couple, both from local families, will reside in a home prepared at Love Field, with friends wishing them prosperity and happiness.

Union Baptist Olwraha Carrollton Helen Padgett Noble Coonrod B Stanley Mield Bridain Mra H.W

Close of Union Meeting Sparks Church Growth Update

Sunday night saw the close of a union meeting led by pastor Rev. 8. Stan. The report notes increased church attendance and new addit ions as evidence of success. Shawnee leader D. Carl Thompson spoke while several members and families attended events at the church. A wide range of visitors and local residents joined in afternoon activities and religious exercises, with plans for continued outreach noted.

Stan Darnall Citta Tesla Stein

Prize Story Warns of Reckless Fishing Tale

Local tale recounts how Frank McMurray left fishing hooks baited in high Trinity river waters. Fish died as sheaf of hooks dangled above, attracting bass beneath, prompting shock and a call for humane handling of similar acts. Notary public confirms the narrative as credible.

Carus Caaneas Shear Nexluck Charly Prank McMurray Theo School

Return From Southern Trip Recap of Alvin Sinclar Voyage

Alvin Sinclar returns from a southern trip with Kraay and Eloise Chastain. The group visited San Antonio Corpus Christi and Matamoros, sampling regional foods and markets while sharing travel tales. They crossed Corpus Christi Bay and observed orchards and a shining coast, noting heavy travel before a two day return with relatives in Garrallton.

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