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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1929
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Constable Johar fale and W.W. Perry with Caroway of reg, a Friday event, and a legal cauted atmosphere. It hints at a court or law context, a crowd, and a notion of freedom tied to Deltas county, but many details are unreadable.
Volunteer firemen from Grapevine, Carrollton, and nearby towns gathered in Grapevine Tuesday night to elect district officers and set dates for future contests. Winners and committee assignments were expected to be announced, with plans for the September meeting and association activities.
Church services slowed by internal disputes as the congregation held eight evenings of prayer and reports of distress. Members faced hospitalizations and operations including abscess and appendicitis, with two individuals hospitalized and others faring fairly well.
Police and federal officers raided a Trinity Mills plant near Denton, detaining multiple men led by Kit Gasterr Charlie Sealn and Waller Lives. They recovered pumps wells and equipment valued for aiding whiskey production, destroyed fixtures, and transported evidence to Dallas.
In Benjamin Hill property near the depot occupied by Doe Edwards work is underway to repair and remodel. A new roof is planned with some alterations and additions to the structure.
Sam Th Moore of Plainview Texas was killed instantly when a heavy piece of equipment pinned his head to a car during a switching incident near Addison. Moore and companion Jack Ryan Waite were en route back to Plainview aboard a Cotton Belt Freight train when debris struck, releasing Ryan. The body was recovered, coroner notified, and transported by Lucas Undertaking Co to Grapevine for shipment.
The article recalls birthdays of two pioneer women with a day of social events at a local gathering. Speakers praised their contributions as attendees shared reminiscences and bouquets. A ceremony featured Sothern guests and a program of toasts and music before the community dispersed.
A fragmented diary recounts a cross country trip by Duck and Dock to California, detailing highway tolls, deserts, dunes, a 21 auto boat crossing, and the Red Cross annual roll call. They describe San Diego area travel, Dodge through Devils Canyon, and a Mexican stop near Tijucano with mixed impressions of roads and scenery.
Hebron Happenings reports Alex Hoakdus and Able Jobi son visiting Carrollton on bi ven s Monday. Misa Nevin returned from Denton after weeks with relatives. Mrs. John Merell of It Worth visited this week with N.C. Liam and Lee Davis families. Mrs. T. McCormick came from Dallas to visit her daughter Nir. Guy Jones and others from Willow Springs area spend the week with Hat Grimes family. Thursday Cab hosted guests including Missauth Varner and Mary Flotelur, Men Bell Agnew and others. Several locals from Maude Oita and Denton are noted visiting. A local football game Aug 2 on the Dallas field features Caproilted vs Chevrolet Motta with strong lineup expected.
Local column lists residents visiting relatives and friends across Addison community. Names include Summers, Pistolo, Reece, Montgomery, Montgomery, Blair, Knowten, Runsall, Putnam, Huskie, Love dale, Bennett Black, Yeary, and others with mentions of weddings and gatherings on weekends.
Readable fragments mention Geental, Missionary Loilie-Woniae Odi Soho and Taide Wo Cate Wave Marry Mentoney. Other names include Lavarer Mary Holt Himlessood and Haile Hbonwer. No clear date or location. report focuses on uncertain narrative and names.
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