23 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1955
Page
1
The First Christian Church announces a Nativity cantata presented Friday and Sunday evenings with no spoken word except scripture. A Christmas cantata Sunday features a morning worship service at 10 30 and family invitations for all.
Maria Wille Thornburg of Irving died after a brief illness. Survived by two sons and other relatives, with funeral arrangements pending at Carlton Chapel.
A garbled 19th century style notice references a marriage involving Tidwell and Tioga County residents, plus scattered details on early 1900s job salaries and Civil Service postings. It mentions start pay around 70 cents per week, annual raises, sick leave, holidays, and retirement plans, with fragments about a Post Office position and the Carvin Post. The text also notes a December 3 1888 effective date for salary reforms affecting hundreds of job holders and references relatives and descendants in vague terms.
Naomi Goodnight announces Mr. Clouston appointed as corporation judge in Farmers Branch. Clouston recently moved to Indiana for a relocation note to the Council. Previously he served Parmere ranch as deputy city marshal.
Pack 121 held its monthly meeting at the elementary school in combination with its Christmas party. The ceremony announced awards and rank advancements for several scouts and noted scholarships available for the 1986 87 college year from the University of Texas Pharr Foundation.
A damaged OCR passage recalls 1779 holiday reflections near the Delaware during the Continental era. It mentions Lord Howe, Washington, and the village of Trenton, noting tension and a seasonal mood amid evolving military events and the threat of siege.
The document records a public notice for the wormer fund meeting and related events. It cites dates from December 24 to January 4 with a target end date, mentions a board figure for 1904, and notes the total amount required and the timing of the public sale and reprimand. The text includes names and locations of officials.
Readings and performances accompany a Christmas play by the church group with council and student participants. A training union party follows with a list of students and staff from various institutions taking part in the event.
An unofficial count shows Coppell Area voting 4 to 2 for incorporation. The report details council actions, development plans with developer A T M, and infrastructure like concrete work on Principal Street, with allocations and monthly costs for firms and staff.
A local youths group called Farmers Branch leen-Agers held a meeting Monday evening at a community venue. Attendees included representatives from the organization and older members discussing age ranges 12 to 30 and plans for future activities.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Christmas Seals drive with supporters and campaign figures including RG McCord and local committees. The text mentions fundraising totals, act references from 1904, and regional centers aiding the effort, though many phrases are garbled.
A brief note lists subscribers including Mira AL vo 1M Alder, Rhinner W. & Dew Jak, and others. The fragment mentions names like Carol, Meng, Tumwort, and William Carmonlton with various locations such as Dallas and Henwood.
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