Gigantic Tent Revival to Open Sunday in Carrollton Area
The Baptist tent revival begins Sunday near Highways 17, between Carrollton and Farmers Branch. Evangelist Lester Rolott leads the campaign backed by local churches with a radio program, expecting extensive attendance and daily services through August 31.
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Jim Angel
Bunciy
W. B Carraway
Terival
Ug Union
Greggton
Lawter
Spmsorig
Carrollton
Parmers
Lester Roloft
Corpus Christi
Hiei Baptist
Carralston
Parten
Highway 17
Rolott
RAM
Sherman-Deniion
the Inn
Tee Corpus
Gregston
Hespera
Lkenlows
Tim
Thomas # Guinn
Carraliten
W. B. Carraway
Yarmers Branch
Winsome Baptist Class Delights In Pot Luck Supper
Memoirs from Winsome Baptist describe a Pot Luck Supper at the Country Club on Monday August 4 hosted by Dr. Paul W. Matthew. The group of about five attendees enjoyed singing together after sharing a meal, with cheerful remarks and a lighthearted evening noted by attendees.
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First Baptist Church
Paul W. Matthew
Seach
Mek Marri
Youth Revival Begins at Off View Baptist Church
A youth revival event at Off View Baptist Church began in August and will continue nightly through the week. Local youth leader Dr. James Carter heads the sessions with group activities, music, and sermons aimed at teen engagement.
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Off View Baftert Church
Unclear Birth Announcement Sparks Family Notes
A misspelled notice reports the arrival of Geoft Kelley Melonula with uncertain details. It mentions proud parents Mr and Mrs Charles dieu McDonald and grandparents Mr and Mrs T. O. Kelly and Mr and Mrs Roy McDonald, but many items are garbled and the event lacks clear data.
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George Kelley Rappny
Geoft Kelley
Entries Pouring In For Women's Show At 1952 State Fair
Southwest entries surge for the Women s Show at the 1952 Texas State Fair October 4 to 11 with more than 4000 dollars in premiums. Mrs Steih Jarrett, Women s Dept manager, urges entries by September 8. many divisions cover needlework crafts horticulture and Christmas decorations. A junior senior Craftman invitational will showcase top designers. various contests run Oct 6 to Oct 15 including cooking, crochet, hat, corsage, gift wrapping and cake decorating. A Dahlia Show Oct 11 12 and a Negro Flower Show Oct 13. garden club day Oct 24 features a Harvard Wyman lecture. Information from the State Patrol of Texas.
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Wotten
Texas
Mra
Steih Jarrett
Women's Dept. m
Intrett
Dessener-Craftaman
Garden Club
Tm State Fair
Donald Wyman
Harvard ‘Niversity
Arnold Arbre
State Patrol
Deltas
Home Demonstration Districts Cut to 12 at Annual Convention
Extension service officials of Texas A&M in Bryan announce district reductions from current numbers to twelve at the annual convention. Officials say funds and county agent support will tighten to streamline programs while the event includes TB work by the Texas Tuberculosis Association and Dairymen face changes in production due to hay and feed shortages.
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Texas A&m College
Bryan
AD Club
Prograst
Felé
Fergusom
Adst College
Texas
THDA
Austin Bridge Company Wins Branch Bridge Contract
The Austin Bridge Company was awarded a 417,970 contract for a reinforced concrete bridge over Hutton Branch on Old Denton Road by the Commissioner Court Monday. The Carrollton project totals 339,722 and the Carraliton bridge will be 180 feet long and 20 feet wide.
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Austin Bridge Company
Hutton Branch
Denton Road
Carrollton
Carraliton
PMA Chairman Announces County PMA Elections Schedule
The Dallas County PMA Committee schedules farmer elections for three community members, a county convention delegate, and alternates with mail voting available. Election details list townships and stores, noting 1963 county committee naming and increased conservation program responsibilities.
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Estell
School House
Richardson
Rowlett
Coyle
Mesquite
Sengoville
City Tall
Wilmer
Tigertt's
Lancaster
Duncanville
Straus
Grand Prairie
Prather
Uose
Farmer Aim Ract
PMA
W. A. Alspauth
Dallas County
Call Me Madan at State Fair Audotorium opening
Dallas Texas reports the Call Me Madan production at the State Fair Auditorium opening Aug 18. The Irving Merlin musical stars Joan Worldell Gene Ryerson and Russell Nype with Mike Blondel and Ray mond in key roles. The show includes songs like Its A Lovely Day Today and Once Upon A Tune Today and features a wave of familiar Broadway talent.
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Dallas
Texas
Irving Merlin
Mar
Joan Wlondell
Gene Ruyson
Russell Nype
Lisa Been
Simee Grote
Ward Mike Blondel
Mr. Raymond
Tehel Merman
Haul Titkas
Mr. Rype
Raymond Witte
Atylas
Motor Bike Riders to Meet City Traffic Officials
City traffic officials announce a meeting for operators and owners of motor scooters motor bikes and cycles at the Community House on Saturday August 16 at 4 p m Mayor Walter Blanton says all riders who use city streets should attend The meeting is expected to be attended by Mayor Blanton City Judge L B Ackers Chief of Police Joe Allen and Police Commissioner Claude Jaume
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Walter Blanton
Blanton
City
L. B. Ackers
Joe Allen
Police
Claude Jaume
City Keeps Tax Rate At 1.10 In Dallas County
Carrollton officials vote to maintain the city’s tax rate at 1.10 per 100 valuation with a 50 50 split between bond and operating funds. A September budget hearing is set for the fourth Monday. The council discusses railroads funding the upper Hutton Branch drainage project and extending a bridge over Mutton Creek. Railroad officials pledged roughly 2,000 each, with others sharing costs. Additional actions include issuing a property restoration key and extending a water line on Kirby Street within 49 days after completion.
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Carrollton
Dallas County
Wx Cowneltmen
Blanton
Katy Railroad
Hutton Branch
Denton Drive
Frisco Railroad
Cotton Belt Railroad
Council
Katy
Mutton Grewik
Lirisea
Cotton Belt
Ulla— Ing
Kirby Street
Port and Playground of the South Developments in Pelican Island Plan
Galveston Island eyed large scale industrial expansion led by Mayor Cartwright and a group led by Allen & Co. New York. A financing proposal from Chase Bank and others stalled by lack of ready capital. The Pelican Island project hinges on a bridge to connect to Galveston Channel and a $1.68 million bridge cost. The Galveston Houston Freeway opening boosts regional access as city officials weigh a contract with financiers and a city commission vote.
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Chronicle
Calverton
Poulistar
Merbert
Cartwright
Pelican Island
Carrollton
Dallas
Allen & Co
New York
Prapnanl
Pranen
Chusejong Bank of New York
Halveston
Ship Channel
Galveston
Houston Teane
Allan Shivers
Brain Highway Commission
Royston
City Commission
Thas
Onor Ad
Cartwricht
Saot
Dani
Talrman
T. Walter Hetaler
Symns Flower Shop Moves Across Broadway
The Syma Flower Shop moves to a new location on Broadway in Giolr wld, signaling a switch across the street to larger quarters. The note mentions Beyadway Brel and implies a relocation within the same area.
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SYMNS
Flower Knor
Across Street
Broadway
Syma Flower Shop
Giolr Wld
Beyadway Brel
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