Mockbee to retire after 50 years service
An apparent oblique obituary notes Mockbee’s fifty year career in mobility and transport. He began as a clerk and later held roles as foreman cashier and accountant before moving into agency leadership. He served in Tyler Texas and Manville Tennessee, then led a national transportation club and headed a Texarkana agency before retirement.
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Senna Nulive
Texarias
Tyler
Tema
Katkin
Manvile, Ten
Nodbvile
Pine Butt
Ark
Texarkana
Sere
Texas students invited to 1950 junior history writing contest
The Texas Historical Association announced that thousands of Texas school students are eligible to enter the 1950 Junior History Writing Contest. Dr. H Halley Carroll of the University of Texas said prizes totaling 500 000 will be awarded for papers on Texas history. Entries and inquiries should be sent to Junior Historian Contest, Box 310, Houston, by April 1.
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Texas
Austin
Roxas
Teens State Historical Association
H Halley Carroll
University of Texas
Taples
BW Tn Pris
Woman's Study Club Christmas Party Held Dec 16
The Woman's Study Club held its annual Christmas party on December 16 at the home of W. M. Sumner. Ten members attended with one guest. Mrs Graber led the program and read The Mansion by Van Dyke. Cards and a refreshment table highlighted the festive event.
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Womans Wriag Club
Lve Ot
W. M. Sumner
Boca
John Graber
Felph Noble
American Legion New Year's Eve Dance and Lunch
Carrollton American Legion invites members wives and guests to a New Year’s Eve card party dance and buffet. Post Commander Joe Glout extends the invitation to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new, as details of an approaching wedding are announced for Patricia Brancato.
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American Legion
Carrollton American Legion
Paul Brancato
Howell
St. Dallas
Patricia Brancato
James Henry Gammon
Joe Weaver
Carrollton
Carrollton Chronicle greeting from Arthur F. Myers
Arthur F. Myers sends greetings to the Carrollton Chronicle staff. He recalls early Carrollton history, notes family roots dating to 1845, and mentions past businesses and railroads. Myers, 90, blind, lives with sister Bess Mathis and signs holiday wishes for the community.
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David Myers
John SM. Myers
Carrollton
Edinfis
Avene
Texas
Hin Home
Katy
College Avenue
Lam
Bess Mathis
Cole Ave
Lakeside
Arthur F. Myers
Texas Teachers Plan bid to save submerged lands for schools
The Texas State Teachers Association, led by Charles H. Tennyson, urges Congress to confirm public ownership of submerged school lands. They warn that 3 million acres within the Republic of Texas boundaries fund public schools and that federal seizure would deprive future school revenues. The group plans intensified advocacy at the next Congress session.
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Sexsidel
Twins
Congress
Congres
Charles H. Tennyson
An‘wu
State Teachers Association
Fort Worth
Federe
Ines
Harade
Tennyson
Wnde
Republic of ‘Texas
Texas
Tennyconania
Texas State Teachers Ampetition
More Parking Space on Square Project Underway
Work began Wednesday to replace the center concrete platform in the town square with a new double parking plan. Mayor Connell outlined a future layout routing cars to enter the city and utilize the expanded lot as the council has pursued an option to accommodate more vehicles amid growth.
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RO. Connell
Cffy
Deen
Mrs Anna Marie Williams Dies At Son's Home In Detroit
Mrs Anna Marie Williams dies at 10 15 am Wednesday at her son's home 1704 Francis Street in Detroit heading for funeral services in Detroit Mich Friday. Body shipped to Detroit Wednesday afternoon by Rhoton Funeral Home with Neely Funeral Home Detroit in charge of arrangements.
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Anna Marie Williams
Puneral
Detroit
Mich
Anna Marie Willums
C. R. Williams
Francis Bt
Rhoton Puneral
Neely Puneral
Chevrolet to unveil new passenger cars January seventh
Birdit December reports a major Chevrolet reveal set for January seventh. W E Fish, general sales manager, says 1940 models debut after extensive dealer showings nationwide. He predicts a revolutionary advance in automotive finance and notes strong market prospects with record sales expected.
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Birdit
W. E. Fish
Chevrolet
Pish
Acme
Lawn Home Demon Club Meeting January 4
The Rose Lawn Home Demonstration Club will meet January 4 at 1 30 pm in Ms. MB Sparen’s home 968 California Crossing Road to plan work for the new year All members invited and asked to bring guests.
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Rose Lawn
MB Sparen
California Crossing Road
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Mire
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North Pole
Meena Age Eress
Railro
Ehie
Ater
Carrollton Chronicle
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Temas
Indelands
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France
Stein
Temas Bo Agin
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