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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1948
Page
1
The text explains evolving four part singing roles from Cantus firmus to bass and alto in early music, detailing soprano and tenor female and male divisions, voice qualities, and common misperceptions in amateur choirs and church groups. It notes issues with untrained singers forcing melody lines, incorrect alto assignments, and tenor and bass balance problems in choirs.
UBDA crop figures show Texas hybrid corn acreage rising 33 percent from 1937 to 1938, reaching about 80 percent of state corn plantings by 1948. Farmers report higher yields around 20 to 30 percent and examples cite Tyler Denton Experiment Station and Brazos River Station as leaders, with widespread demonstrations and rising adoption in the South.
Humble Oil will broadcast the 13th Cotton Bowl game on New Year’s Day. Kern Tips will provide play by play from 1 p.m. Saturday over a state network with WRR Dallas and related stations carrying the feed. The report will be hosted by Gulsted with a company colorman.
Whittock will celebrate their Golden Wedding Sunday January 2 from 2 to 6 pm with open house at their home north of Carrollton. They were married near Frisco December 20, 1898. Mrs Whitlock was Addyline Aunbrook before marriage. They have six children Noble Perry Whitlock Dallas Mrs Blabop Mrs Lowa Reed and Homer Whitlock Carrollton and Mrs Robert H London Longview plus eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Texan salesmen from across the state will attend the midwinter furniture market in Chicago and Grand Rapids, January 3 15, led by Bob Lindsey of Borger president of the Texas Retail Furniture Association. New trends include modern furniture with new colors fabrics and finishes while prices stay firm due to efficient production.
Pearl Graviey hosted a Sunday dinner at her Carrollton home with many relatives attending. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Graviey and family, Mr. and Mrs. Price and boys, Mr. and Mrs. Jobe and daughter, Mrs. Fannie Pert, and others from Carrollton Celina Sulphur Springs Dallas and Columbia. A pleasant day was shared by all.
About 1800 Texas physicians are expected at the 13th annual International Post-Graduate Medical Assembly of Southwest Texas at the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio on January 29 96 and 27. Speakers include Dr F Vincent Askey Dr Richard TeLinde and Dr Sidney Parker with lectures demonstrations and luncheon discussions plus exhibits of new instruments and drugs.
North Texas State Eagles name 25 lettermen for 1948 football with coaches Odus Mitchell and Devere Walker. The team finished second in the Lone Star Conference. Read list includes Herbert Ferrill Grand Prairie Johan Kueh Cuero Bil Kemplin Gainesville Ervin Du Bose Lufkin Luther Fambro Breckenridge Ray Leonard Renfro Hubert Marvel Panhandle Frenk Jim Eagle Bob Reames Fort Worth Bill Lalicker Canadian Loyd Lowe Mart John Wils Blue Ridge A D Cate Lake Dallas James Clotiaux Beaumont Bob Arnold Noeons Lou Rienzi Dallas Pete Lawless Birmingham Ned McNeill Zeke Mardin A V Collins Denton Dick Lindsay Richard Nutt Bobby Parrh Shields Mitchell Marshall.
A fragment describes using a pencil and small notebook to log home expenses, aiming to reduce guessing and forgetting in daily record keeping.
The City of waiters Branch held its first meeting in the new City Hall and Community House with about 800 attendees. Tom Field hosted the event and thanked workers for their time, while Mayor Oren Good commended the community for cooperation. A large Christmas tree and gift presentation for children followed prayers and carols.
Children from Carrollton and surrounding communities gathered around the Christmas tree for Santa Claus first appearance in town. The Carrollton American Legion Post hosted a party for members at the club, with many in attendance and gifts distributed to youngsters.
State Health Officer Dr. Geo W. Cox warns winter is a danger period for children as respiratory diseases and pneumonia can arise from neglected colds. He urges strong defenses through health, medical supervision, and avoiding contact with coughing individuals.
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