26 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1947
Page
1
Mrs. W. X. Muiell hosted the Garden Club annual Christmas party with Mrs. C. Godfrey Mrs. A. Melee and Mrs. John Mitchel assisting. Mrs. W. Puller chaired the Entertainment Committee directing the evening featuring a gift exchange and related social activities.
The Cotton Bowl broadcast will feature undefeated Southern Methodist University against Penn. Veteran announcer will provide play by play from Cotton Bowl Stadium. Texas Quality Network stations including PRO Houston WOAL San Antonio will carry the game along with multiple regional outlets.
Ernnest L Tutt calls for immediate social security numbers from all job seekers and current workers. He argues employers should verify each person has a valid SSN and reveal it when hired to ensure proper records and payroll security.
Thadikor BTU Union members met at the church to sing carols and distribute Christmas fruit bags to visiting children. Guests were welcomed at Mrs Nixon’s home, with refreshments served afterward. The article notes REA service began in 1938 and a 7,000,000th customer was connected in November 1947.
Funeral services for Mrs Charlotte and Mrs Paiday Pierce were held December 20 at Mt Calvary Church. Rev Robert led the rites. Survivors include husband Roy B Pierce son RB Plane Jr and granddaughter Allo Alerce. Pallbearers named T Kelley Henry Perry Baur Young ill Winston Jones Tom Myers.
The Lions Club annual Christmas party was held Thursday evening December 18 at the fore Dan before a Terce natherin present. Numerous gifts were given under the tree with many chelatias quotes noted. Reports say it was the best attended party yet.
Frank W Allenson of Stenhant and Western Hatchersen of Dallas will represent Tees In the 1940 finals of the National Chicken of Tomorrow contest. The final competition will conclude a three year search by the poultry industry for a superior meat type chicken. From hundreds of poultry men in 44 states who competed regionally, 40 finalists were named to vie for a grand prize of 9000 and runner up awards funded by A and P Food Stores to spur improved poultry meat production. The finals occur next spring with judging in Delaware. Winning breeders will be showcased at Chicken of Tomorrow Day in Georgetown next June 24. Western Hatcheries placed second in the state trials and White Rock-White Wyandott led in the Southwest Regional.
A compact history traces Christmas tree illumination from medieval candles in catacombs and hearth fires to Yule logs, then electric bulbs. It notes Luther’s legend, evolving decoration practices, and the shift to electric lighting with Bubble Lite offering bright moving effects.
Newspaper announces changes for the New Year edition to be published next Tuesday evening with deliveries Wednesday morning. Advertising and news copy must reach The Chronicle of the Hot no later than Monday.
A fragmented Christmas prayer asks God to aid children and the needy. It pleads for help for orphans and for guidance to provide clothing and food, while thanking the Father for blessings and asking for a home in heaven.
The New Circle of WEOS will meet Monday night December 29 at the Methodist Church. A study on "Open Prayers By the Bible" will be conducted in the parlor. A note mentions grain programs being rich as pineapple, with a vitamin deficiency link.
The article outlines a family oriented Christmas plan with activities and budgeting. It encourages shared giving and savings for gifts as part of holiday spirit. It suggests making food and gift baskets for neighbors and gathering greens for decoration. It also notes Christmas Eve carols and storytelling as family traditions.
C W Milligan of Denton won the top prize at a Santa Club gathering in Carrollton Saturday night. The affair featured a large prize lineup and a charity mood with Mrs Harold Chaney of Carrollton winning a book. Dallas County Sheriff Guthrie served as emcee and a Stubblefield School dance troupe performed.
We thank friends for their moral offerings and kindness shown on the passing of our beloved husband and father, Minnie Russell and Family.
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Fund and the Variety Club Foundation of Texas jointly awarded $100,000 to Southwestern Medical Foundation for cancer research. An $80,000 allocation was earmarked for Peceny and matched by the Variety Club, with organizers confirming coordination among Dallas publishers and Texas foundation leaders. The gift, described as a major step in the ongoing scientific war against cancer, comes after prior support including film equipment donations and prior Runyon-Variety gifts.
Mr and Mrs George Conn hosted a Christmas family reunion with about fifty of twenty eight immediate relatives attending across Dallas and Richardson. The gathering marked the first full attendance since 194 percent. Community members included Mr and Mrs W B Conn and families, Mr and Mrs Newman Engley, and Dr Hubert Davis. A safety advisory urged fire precautions using UL approved electric lights and careful tree removal and placement to ensure a safe Christmas.
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