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Carrollton Chronicle

Location

Carrollton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1950

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New Residents in Carrollton Listed in Chronicle

The Chronicle publishes new resident names received from sources. Entries include Edwards at 1407 North Main Ghartie Mote at 108 Kenetop Webb near North Broadway Orange Bik at 1402 Denton Dr and W Thompson at 1100 Russetl.

Edltor Edwards North Main Ghartie Mote Kenetop. R Webb North Broadway Orarge Bik Denton Dr W. Thompson

Parmer Branch News Highlights Church Events

The December 3 note from Parmer Branch Baptist Church details Building Fund and Love Offering Day payments, praise for the new pastor and family, and visits from Mra C F Worbick and Mrs Reynolds. It also mentions the Flower Fanciers Garden Club Christmas party at the McLeser home and a BTU event in the church basement with laelia Baldwin and Goldie Bell Stanley.

Parmer’ Branch Mme Mra C.F. Worbick Reynolds Tarmers Chasch Fanily Tuckee Flower Fanciers Garden Club Men Arvile McLeser M\dway and Manning Streets Farmers Branch Baptist Church Laelia Baldwin Goldie Bell Stanley

Boy Scout House Project Under Way in Carrollton

The Carrollton Boy Scout Troop advances the building of a house on leased city property. A five year lease at $3 yearly is planned with donations requested for the foundation and construction. Scoutmaster Conn reports the foundation is ready and urges volunteers to assist at the site managed by George Conn.

Carrollton M. 1 Coker CA Duncan Dave Wells Conn George Conn

Cub Scouts Collect Paper for Activities in Carrallton

Carrallton Cub Scouts plan a Thursday afternoon December 14 paper drive. Cubs will collect waste paper from area residents to fund their scout activities and community projects.

Carrallton Toeal Thea Carrallton Bays Thei Netzsorn

Miss Marte Davis Initiated At East Texas State College

Miss Marte Davis of Carrollton has been initiated into Alpha Chi, East Texas State College honorary academic fraternity. The ceremony highlighted academic excellence with members holding at least eight in all subjects and top classroom ranking. Further notes mention a party at Lodge East Texas, various contests, and upcoming Christmas events.

Sare Davis Carrollton Alpha Chi East Texas State College Mise Davis Qhotr East Texas Hol Setuay Grady Brockwhire Otter Lodges Sud Peets Mim Pat Jotrean Alum Bell Tommy Rainey

Christian Women Fellowship Holds Christmas Lesson

The Christian Women Fellowship of the First Christian conducted a Christmas lesson on love led by Dr Mina Fay Calhoun. Delirious refreshments followed hosted by Mr and Mrs Wade H Pyke who learned their son Frank Janden Pyke was promoted to Major in Dallas at 7900 Wanebe Street.

Mra Ceitle Mina Fay Calhoun Wade H. Pyke Janden Tyke Major H Rose Dallas Wanebe Street

High School Cagers Trim Garland Twice

The report notes the high school basketball team defeated Garland in two contests, highlighting the players' strong defense and scoring runs. Details of the games include key performances by notable athletes and the team’s improving chemistry.

Garland

Yule Season Officially Opened Here By Santa

Local Christmas celebration opened with Santa Claus ceremony and community activities. Letters to Santa show children’ s wishes including toys and sports gear. Residents gathered for festive displays and seasonal pageantry marking the start of the Yule season.

Corrostton Colored Grade School Cagers Beat Polk

The Corrostton Colored Grade School basketball team won their season opener against B Polk at North Park in Dallas. Billy oe Forward, Jorma, Pat McLane and Ernest Ray Lat- Diy led scoring with Capt. Chiles Henry Mc Lane Olum Wayne Graver and Wilton Jr. GAmitile contributing. next game set for Dec. 8. Girls coached by Miss Chatman will later showcase talent.

Corrostton B. Polk North Park Dallas Seaman Wes Billy Oe Jorma Pat McLane Ernest Ray Chiles Henry McLane Olum Wayne Graver Wilton Jr Gamitile Misa Chatman Lorenzo. Horton

Carrollton Hosts Christmas Party and Santa Visit

Reverends Dowkins Gossett and Martsell families visited Pleasant Grove guests at the Amos Christmas party on December 1. Santa Claus arrived in Carrollton on Saturday afternoon for a nine hour visit, greeting children and passing out candy, with the Chamber of Commerce coordinating carols and the public speaker system for the season.

Mim Dowkins Gossett Martsell Pleasant Grove Wood Santa Claus Carrollton

Card of Thanks to Carrollton and Farmers Branch Fire Depts

Honest appreciation extends to Carrollton and Farmers Branch Fire Departments and all who aided during the grass fire on Thursday night. Thank you for your service and support from the Wade family.

Carrollton Farmers Wade

City Council Recommends Zoning for Annexed Territory

In a Monday meeting the City Council urged the Zoning Commission to study annexed areas around the Mick Sindik and to designate the land east of the Katy Railroad as industrial. The council also approved eight measures.

City Zoning Commission Mick Sindik City Council Katy

Sproston Recommissioned at San Diego with Notable Firsts

Mary Reneno of Carrollton aboard the destroyer Sproston, part of four ships recommissioned in San Diego by Vice Admiral Moray. The Sproston earned wartime firsts including being the first American ship to down a Japanese plane and aiding shore installations at Okinawa, with no casualties among crew since its 1919 commissioning. Comdr. WT Alford commands.

Mary Reneno Cottonwood Carrollton Sproston San Diego Calif G. D. Moray USN Western Bed Frontier Credtt Eblet Wiles Tey Ouit

New 1951 Chevrolet to Show in Carrollton Saturday

A 1951 Chevrolet unveiling in Carrollton highlights safety and ease with new styling. Chevrolet touts Powerglide refinement, fourteen body types, and premium interior options across Styleline and Fleetline series, plus two tone color choices and safer braking features.

Carrollton Ghos Howat Chevrolet Hat de Larse Ind Chevrolette

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