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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1947
Page
1
The Legionnaires prevail in a local softball league as consumer demand drives competition among retailers. The piece discusses varied store types and services, highlighting price, home delivery, liberal exchange policies, and credit options as key consumer wants shaping American commerce.
The message quotes Alexander Kerensky warning America that Communists seek to seize power under the banner of liberty. He argues free enterprise, a free press, and representative government protect liberties, while attacks by liberal and democratic groups threaten industry and transport. The piece notes J. I. Buford’s recovery after a Dallas hospital operation, with expectations of home soon.
The Carrollion Legionnaires under BT Gravley were eliminated from the Dallas softball championship playoff at Fair Park on Wednesday night, losing 8 to 3 to VPW 331. Earlier they defeated the Obediah Knights Dads Club 18 to 1 to win the league title at Ornuvglar Peak on Friday, advancing by defeating Veterans Administration 11 10 in the prior round.
A committee report accuses federal agencies of financing propaganda to promote socialized medicine, labeling it a national threat. It names the Public Health Service and other agencies as involved, urging a thorough investigation into alleged Moscow line alignment and misuse of taxpayer funds.
The Carrollton Chamber of Commerce and Carrollton’s mayor will attend the Richardson Fair. They have been asked to propose a queen candidate for this year’s graduating class. The queen of Carrollton may become the queen of Dallas County, to be chosen August 30. A manufacturer touts new concentrated shortening that prevents bread spoilage from mold, potentially saving over 10,000,000 bushels of wheat.
The August 16 bond election passed by a narrow vote of about 4 to 5. About fifteen hundred residents live in Carrollton and forty eight cast ballots, under 3 percent of the population. The $50,000 bond funds a new water well long needed, with construction to begin soon. Also approved was the extension of the city utilities line.
E L Dudley of Dallas died suddenly at his home on Sunday August 10 1947 Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon August 19 in the First Baptist Church Carrollton where he helped build the church and was a charter member at the homecoming event
We wish to thank numerous Carrollton neighbors for the thoughtful and sympathetic support during the recent death of our husband and father.
The Union Baptist Missionary Society held a Tuesday all day covered dish dinner to conduct business and elect new officers for the coming year. Officers chosen include President Mrs Sanford Vaden and Vice Presidents Mrs Dugene McClung and Mrs Glen Gentry, withSecretary Mrs Jewel Cox and Teacher Mrs Dallas Folkes. An program on Favorite Bible Characters featured Mrs Dugene McClung, Mrs Walter Poster, and Mrs W Treece. The society plans to meet next month at the pastor’s home.
Oph Tune Tipton of the WACE arrived in Carrillion Saturday afternoon to visit her parents and surprised a friend with the Wilt. She has a thirty day furlough from Fort Clayton Panama Canal. Ma and Mrs Graviey announce the arrival of a daughter born Friday August 18.
Starlight Operetta opens its final week of the 1047 season with a banner performance of The Desert Song. The outdoor show drew heavy applause for Walter Casnol as the Red Shadows and Matt Mushc as Margot, with Chick Chandler as Benjamin Kidd and others praised for their roles. The score, including The RAM Song and Alone, received equal acclaim as the production nears the season’s close at the Big State Fair Casino.
Texas Department of Public Safety announces openings for the Texas Highway Patrol under new appropriations. Examinations to be held in September with four academies of 80 men each starting about December 4. Applicants must meet height weight and education standards and pass thorough background checks.
The Corrallton Parent Teachers Association met at the club president Mrs Bots Munsaker home to decide the year book project for the year. Mrs Callter presented the program for the year with a fine showing.
The Union Baptist Church will hold a Youth Revival from Friday evening August 22 through Sunday evening August 24. Morning services start at 1 00 a m and evening services at 5 00 p m Rev W B Caraway will deliver the messages and Mrs James Birch will conduct singing. The Union Sapitat Church has shown a fine increase and no one has been called to ministry since Rev Mugene Mc Cong became pastor six months ago.
The State Pair of Texan invites entries for a souvenir contest to be held this fall. Devidl A. McMinm, director of special venue, announced awards in three classes: documents glass and metal and miscellaneous. Entries must be received by October and include items like newspaper supplements booklets programs or postcards. Entries from non employees are welcome with forms returned promptly. Souvenirs will be displayed in the Hall of State Fair and returned after October 31.
A Saturday morning event at the Carrollton Library marked the end of the Summer Reading Program. Prizes for best reports will be awarded after school starts. Activities featured a Tommy Hughes story, a dramatized bronie, a classroom-like book reading, a short film, and refreshments for forty three guests. Mildred Budaly, Dallas County Librarian, was the morning’s standout guest.
Flurry A. Bullin of General Billy Thie Minneapolis urges more loans to Western Europe as they “put their own house in order.” He says U S aid will curb distrust in industry and restore prosperity after surveying Europe’s food conditions and currency stability. He warns the other media focus on food cows and a sterilized currency while Europe needs moral support as much as supplies.
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