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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1949
Page
1
The Hand Boosters Club reports solid sales from a rummage sale raising funds for the school band. They will continue the sale Friday Saturday and Sunday at 18 locations near the Swearingen Service Station, thanking the public for strong support and aiming to buy new band instruments.
A University of Texas survey shows more people employed and wage levels rising across Texas cities from January to October 1962. Retirement benefits and private pensions expanded, with wages tripling in some areas and overall employment rising as urban economies strengthen.
Advocate Hiteelberger, vice president of the State Fair of Texas, predicts a bigger 1947 exposition in Dallas with improved exhibits and new features. The event will include livestock, dairy and beef shows, farm crops, and an expanded agriculture display, plus entertainment and a Stratosphere ride on the midway. The fair plans a $25,000 parking complex to accommodate 1,000 extra cars and promises higher premium totals and more diverse attractions.
The Navy displays the world's largest commercial type airplane Constitution at Dallas naval base on August 37. Civilian visitors may tour the ship from 9 am to 4 pm with escorts. The event showcases the 22000 Texans flown aboard the Constitution during a prior visit and invites hospitality for midshipmen from Annapolis aboard.
The Officers Club at Perrin AFB hosted a luncheon honoring Mrs Gene Biggerstaff, secretary to Col Ches ter P Oliges, for over two years. She will move to Carrollton with her husband, to join a local lumber firm, as Mrs Brown succeeds her in the Civilian Personnel Office.
The Starlight Operetta plans a two week run of Show Boat at the State Palace Casino Dallas starting August 15. Edna Ferber's story with Hammerstein and Kern songs includes Make Believe and Ol Man River with stars Carol Bree Beverly Tyler and Ralph Dumte in key roles. The production features LeRoy Gut and Frank Larcy Brock with a noted cast and scenic highlights. Ticket price set at 7.90% per cost.
The First Baptist Church Sunday School group, led by teacher Su BB Price, traveled to Friendly Acres Park for games and water, then returned to the Prior home for more activities. Attendees included Bonnie Richardson, Peers Smith, Samdm Turner, Delbert Rimore, Dorothy, and Erwes leene Addington.
More than eight Junior Red Cross members joined a five day leadership training camp at Camp Crucis in Granbury Texas directed by Stanley Knapp. The event aims to build unity and respect among youth and adults with update reports from local posts and community leaders.
A local cleanup drive announces free DDT on August 20 in cooperation with community organizers. Officials Pelle Cliran Op Cempaden and Mi sta Ollivesie coordinate the effort and will supervise distribution at Gravies’s store.
September brings a large number of Texas children back to classrooms. A complete medical and dental screening is urged to detect hearing or vision defects and dental problems that can hinder learning. Early treatment helps the child, and public health officials stress protection against common diseases.
The Rev vB Marten leads a group from the College Ave. Baptist Church on a revival tour. They plan to conduct one or two revival services at Mickory Tree and at Putersh. Teams participate in a tortexpeak ing tour with local venues listed.
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