Lois Kerr To Be Queen At Fair
A Carrollton Richardson Fair pageant selects seven popular girls for queen and attendants. Les Mery will be queen with six attendants: Juanita Graham Peggy Lewis Briamie Jo Davis Foy Hien Riney Joe Lewis and June Riney. Mayor Jack Blanton will crown the queen as Dallas County’s queen candidate is chosen from town entrants.
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Carrollton
Richardson Fair
Les Mery
R. A. Terr
Wil
Juanita Graham
Peggy Lewis
Briamie Jo Davis
Foy Hien Riney
Joe Lewis
June Riney
Jack Blanton
Carroll. Com
Dallas County
Dally County
Dallas
New Traffic Law Changes Driving Rules and Signals
The article outlines a new traffic law effective September 5. It details passing rules, right of way at intersections, right and left turn procedures, and stop sign enforcement. It notes changes for rural stops, horse drawn wagons, and signaling devices, plus new hand signal instructions for drivers.
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Mpavalog
Tormien
Tras
Te ‘Ag Vt
Dusan
Football Season To Begin Sept. 19
Predictions from a Texas poultry specialist state the 1947 Texas and Southwestern Chicken of Tomorrow contest will lead to a national finale with a $7,000 prize. Winners from Texas are favored for national selection, with final judging by U S agriculture and poultry experts.
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Wnil
Bemblosson
A&em
Poultrymren
A & F Food
Spines
Beanblowom
Texas Enteren
Ley
Ni Honal
Powitry
Department of Agriculture
Atte
State Agricultural Colleges and Extension
Football players begin workouts at Caprolston School gym
Start date set for September with players required at 8:00 a.m. for uniform issue. Regular workouts planned each evening from September 1 until opening game. Schedule lists Diamond tilt at home September 19 and others at Royce City, Grand Prairie, Sunset B, Plaquemine Grove, Buckner Home, Mesquite, Hillcrest Users, Qurland, and tried games leading to Thanksgiving. first four games will be conference matchups.
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W. B. Green
Caprolston School Gymnasiuum
Ction
Diamond Tilt
Royce City
Plenaunit Grove
Bucknery
Mesquite
Tere
Hillcreat
Qurland
Atx
Student Receives Degree From Texas State Teachers College
Mrs. T. W. Jobe of Sulphur Springs Texas receives a Bachelor of Defence degree from Texas State Teachers College in Commerce Texas on Monday August 2. A forthcoming article will discuss equipment for cars tricks and buses under the new oath.
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T. W. Jobe
Aulphar Springs
Texas
Pearl Graviey
Carrollton
Commerce
Alcess
Washington Needs Operators Exam Details Announced
The U S Civil Service Commission announced an examination for telephone operator positions in Washington DC and nearby areas in Virginia and Maryland. Applicants must pass a written test and have 60 to 180 months of experience, with deposit amounts varying by experience and grade.
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Poaltiat
Givit Service Commission
Vacadet Ore
Washington
Christian Ladies Entertain at First Church Meeting
Christian Ladies of the First Cherokee Church hosted the Women's Missionary Society gathering Monday evening. The program opened with greetings from Mire Lafferty, followed by prayer led by Dr Nina Way Calhoun and a talk by Mrs James A. Hela on India, ending with a motion picture about India’s untouchables. Twenty two ladies attended and refreshments were served.
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Mra
Tbe Methodist Church
Gravley Reunion Held at the Gravley Home
A Gravley family reunion gathered August 24 at the Gravley home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jake Gravley. About fifty eight guests attended including J Ben Gravley and many relatives from Dalny Daingerfield and Dallas, with meals served and warm recounting of kinship.
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Gravley
Jake Gravley
Bos
Robert ‘Eelborn
Mar
Red Loopitz
South Caralina
Texas
Jake Graviey
J Ben Grayley
Jve G. D. Graviey
George
Aid Carl
C. & Gravley
Clarend
W. ¢. Cook
Billy
John Gragley
Francine
Maude Sud
Dalny
Mes
A. Gravity
Jerry
Sandra
Pov
Watt
J. W. Cintyley
Mary Jane
Daingerfield
Mmtr
Mrn
WB Kennedy
Mixa
Roy Graviey
Roy, Jr
Eva Lou
Peatt Graviey
Milburn
Wieton Graviey
Beatrice Finch
Martha
Betty
Mra
P. T. Graviey
Perzito
Chonan Wayne
Kerry Lynn
Lee Graviey
Henry Lee
Baruh Beth
Arthur Dale
Lee
Ammons
Lewin
Bon
R. G. Hall
W A A Surplus Sale At Grand Prairie Texas
More than 180 automobiles busses trucks and other machines from eight Texas locations go on high bid at the Grand Prairie warehouse of War Assets Administration on Thursday and Friday September 4 and 6. Vehicles include repair units and remaining field inventory plus farm tractors trailers and construction equipment. World War II veterans may buy from 9 am to 4 pm September 4 with dealers and commercial buyers admitted for the same hours the following day. Inspection August 26 through September 3.
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Texas
Grand Prairte Warehouse of War Assets
Application notices from the Civil Service Commission offices
The document indicates that information and application forms may be obtained from the Civil Service Commission in Washington and regional offices. Applications must be received no later than September 30, 19XX, by the relevant service offices.
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Civil Service Commision
Washington
Tikal
OK Service
Carrollton Church of Christ to Host Revival Week
B E Lemmons of Carrollton Church of Christ announces a gospel meeting from August 31 to September 7 with nightly services at 8:00 p.m. Evangelist Lemmons, minister of One Elm Land Park Church of Christ, will deliver messages. Paul Epps of Trinity Meight will lead singing. Public invited to attend.
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Carrollton
Cheist
Evangeliat B. E
Lemmons
Eliland Park
Birthday Dinner Held for J. Hamm in Farmers Branch
Mr J Hamm celebrated his birthday with a Sunday dinner at his home in Farmers Branch. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Dennis and Harold Wayne, Mr and Mrs Dennis and Dibby Jr, Mr and Mrs Troy Dennis, Mr and Mrs Burgess and Bertie Thompson, Eunice Dennis, and Johnny Tufeleski of Dallas.
Birthday Celebration for Tommy at Carrollton Grade School
Mrs. Maud Hughes hosted a sixteenth birthday party for Tommy at Carrollton Grade School lunch room. About 100 guests attended as local talent provided entertainment including Beth Myses on piano, Benny Jackson singing with his mother, Pat Johnson tapping, Hetty James ballet, and Majorie singing. Tea ice cream and cake were served and Tommy received many gifts.
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Carrollton
Maud Hughes
Anny
Tomy
Bure Beth Myses
Benny Jackson
Marvin Loving
Pat Johnson
Jack Johnson
Hetty James
Claude James
Majorie
Tommy
Tyarys Fone
Nucely
Carrollton Girl Founding Leader Of L K Club
Mrs Warren Woodard president and founder of the Little Below the Knee club in Carrollton announced the group’s activities last Tuesday Speaking in the “we the People” program she described uniforms and recent gains noting the organization attracts local girls and promotes modest attire in the community
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Warren Woodard
Little
Bobbie Maley
Jim Buxley
Woodard
Texas
Carrollton Public School Opens 1947-48 With Three New Faculty
The Carrollton Public Schools begin the 1947-48 term on Monday September 8 with 4 90 am registrations. New staff include AL Turner supervisor Dale B. Davis principal Janie Stark Miss May B. Dent and others. Due to a new Equalisation Aid Law the district will teach only students within Carrollton School District except for Hebron Hackberry and Little Jim districts who may attend. High school students from outside districts must pay 148 in advance and transfer. Fewer teachers will be employed this year due to the law.
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Carrollton
Mona Morgan
Romook
Qrawley
McDonald
iMps
Brooks
Carrollian
Carrollem
Ign
Wil
Hebron
Hackberry
Little Jim
Igh
Bit High School
Sahook
Mrs Skiles Hosts WMS Meeting On South American Focus
Mrs Skiles led the May Royal Service program of the WMS in theMirat Maples church with Mrs Johnston presenting Meet the South Americans and Mrs Posey discussing religions. Mrs Frandaen spoke on Baptist in South America. Refreshments were served. planning for September teas discussed.
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WMS
W. A. Bowman
Mira
J. F. Jabntaon
N. L. Robertson
Gow
Johnston
Taia Tory Senate Bid Amid Pacific Coast Stop
Senator Tory Tao aims for a major national move across the Pacific coast as part of the Stop Dewey drive. He faces influential opponents and seeks support for his congressional bid while Ike Dewey’s positions resonate in the campaign.
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Taiya Tory
Pacific Cosat
Dewey
Land
Ike Dewey
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Lois Kerr
W. B. Green, Conch
W.A.A. Surplus Sale
Church of Christ
B. E. Lemmons
Carrollton Girl
Mrs. Skiles
W. M.S
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