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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1946
Page
1
Monday night August 1 the Council paused the third reading and enacted the zoning ordinance now law. The city will publish the ordinance in book form and mail copies to homeowners. The plan divides into six zones and requires a certificate from the City Secretary to ensure conformity with regulations.
The Byer-Rotnick Hat Company in Garland announced expansion to double production of Restatol Hats and hire several hundred more workers at the Garland plant. The firm offers no experience required, part time positions, health and life insurance, and an upcoming overall pension plan. The article also notes a strong employee relation and community activities surrounding the plant.
Rush Ville mourns the death of Mr. Holbrook of the Church of Christ at Currosion. Survived by wife, daughter Myre, two grandchildren, three sisters, and others. He served as elder and preacher, known for faithful work and charitable impact in Palladora and Corea.
A newborn was welcomed at St Pont Hospital on August 13 with family present. Constance Tilains noted the event as a proud moment for relatives, celebrating new life and happiness.
The Carrollton Garden Club will present a cooking school to be announced with date and location. Vern Phillipa will demonstrate with support from Texan Power and Light. A cake contest prize will be awarded. Committee members include Ollivene Patterson, Mrs MC Kiskham, V N McMureay, Macimret Johnston, Beas Me Gight, and Erma Sineler. Admission charges apply. attendees with perfect attendance eligible for a grand prize.
The Laciesnisnomary Society met at Mrs. Sanford Vaden's home with 20 members. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs. Sanford Vaden and vice presidents Mrs. Glen Gentry, Mrs. Sally Blankenship, and Rolland Roan as secretary treasurer and publicity.
The Wetkodist ladies gathering at Mutho Church Monday featured Vernon’s introduction on India at the threshold and emphasized India’s need for relief. Attendees included Mrs Loyal Miller Mrs Ida Good Mrs Tom Field and others. next meeting set August 26 at the Methodist Church with devotional led by Mr Tudley. Charlie Halley from Girra Creek Wyoming noted Ramhsay relatives.
City notes growing fire risk as grass and trash fires rise in Carrollton. Fire Chief B L Russell urges spectators to avoid cluttering scenes, citing slow response and danger from parked cars. Mr and Mrs C V Whetstone of Juptin, Minnesota visit E Whetstone family.
A Dover reader expresses gratitude to Carrollton residents for generous offers of aid during the lines of our bereavement. The letter notes visiting groups and family arrivals, mentions a newborn, and honors Mem Phillip Cerver with a vow for future remembrance.
Ediorn Note describes the 1944 Flood Control Act guiding Trinity watershed work with federal help. It cites 1.9 million acre feet of soil eroded over 50 to 76 years, causing annual rural and rim land damages exceeding 6.2 million dollars. Erosion links to overcropping, shallow roots, overgrazing, and past mismanagement, with projected ongoing losses to farm income and urban industries reliant on watershed resources.
Local notices report Mrs E Romer Mrs J O Jonna Merritt and Mrs Elin Porter visiting in town. J E Fuser homehosting Sunday. St Julios Methodist Church Dat is Texas will host revival services at Welh Chapel with daily services through August 27 including Owen Mena Chorne appearance.
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