Two Great Men Born in February and a Nation’s Debt
A nostalgic piece praising Washington and Lincoln and their service to the United States. It notes February as their birth month and argues their lives justify public devotion, crediting their influence for freedom and national unity. The text shifts to local sports, recounting Carrollton battles with Mesquite in a girls’ basketball game, Mesquite winning 14 to 7 in the second half after a close first half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lincoln
Hall ‘of Fame
United States
Linnda
Garrollvon
Mesquite
Carrollton Pitts
Neal
Wad
Schools organize Red Cross drive under county supervisor
Under Mian Leland Wathinn, county schools supervisor, many Dallas County schools including Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Hackberry, Idlewild, Letot, Lancaster, Rowlett, Walnut Hill, Mena nt Grove, Estelle, Tying, Shady Grove, Garland and Vickery joined a Red Cross effort. Four representatives met at the Board of Education Building to report on services, with a motto Serve and a focus on correspondence with children abroad to foster world friendship.
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Leland Wathinn
Lem
Board of Education
Local tax collections show generosity for 1938 levies
Chas tain for the city and Bishop for the schools report 1938 taxes paid in their areas. Chastain paid about 80 percent with more promised while Bishop noted slightly more than R247 paid into the treasury. The figures suggest fewer taxpayers face penalties and interest and that treasuries will have funds to meet obligations.
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Chastain
Cley
Texan Chickens and Turkeys Hig Hemsy Report
Fragmented OCR notes describe Texan poultry news with mentions of hens turkeys and hearings. References to records years and a state agency are noted along with unclear names and dates. The piece appears as a damaged society or notices column without clear events.
Winter Music recital II by the Civic Tone Tonight
The Winter Music recital at the Civic Tone Tonight faces postponement as the program caves under illness and scheduling conflicts. The event, directed by Mr. Cenyned Teathly, features the Fora Choral Club under Mrs. A Stephen, with a revised date to be announced.
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Cenyned
Stephen Oo
Young Penple
McKinney
First Aid School Finishes Week With 40 Certificates
The city’s First Aid School wraps up Friday night with about 40 students receiving certificates entitling them to render First Aid to the public. Sponsored by the Austin Bridge Firemen and local citizens, the course was taught by a State Highway Department official who praised student performance.
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Austin Bridge
Ase
State Highway Department
Carrollton Postoffice Shows Growth in 1988 Receipts
The Carrollton postoffice reports 1988 receipts of 2952.78, up from 2686.25 in 1987, a rise of 266.52. Postmaster Mrs. Roberta Isom and assistant Mrs. Chay Tan are praised for steady service as residents note growing revenue despite not counting money orders.
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Carrollton
Roberta Isom
Businens
Vesna Employment Dips in December Texas Fact Report
The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research reports December industrial employment in Texas rose 43 percent from November while total payrolls rose 2.9 percent. Compared with December 1937, payrolls fell 2.4 percent and employment dropped 42 percent. December totals show 118,710 workers, near November but below December 1937, with manufacturing payrolls at 2,629,000.
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Austin
Texas
Tnd
University of ‘Texas Bureau of Business Research
Thean
Activiny
Dex ‘Eambar
Stroke reported for Mr. Jack Womack on sidewalk walk home
Mr. Jack Womack reportedly suffered a stroke Wednesday while returning home from uptown. He was carried to a hospital for treatment as medical staff responded to the incident.
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Jack Womack
Mysticiem Store For You Event At High School
An odd notice invites readers to a Future of America club event at St. Louis High School. It mentions El Roy eM and a magician, with a packing matter and ads urging attendance for an evening program on February 10 at 7:80, admission 10 and 20 cents.
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Ers of America Club
Lth High School
el Roy
Bi Roy
Flo
Iba de al School
Audi
Ifm
Let Them Have Planes to Stand Against Aggression
The speaker argues for supplying England and France with war planes to deter Hitler and Mussolini. More aircraft in Britain and France, the author says, would deter dictators and deter raids on Berlin, Rome, Paris, and London, ensuring security for the United States and democratic nations.
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Treane
France
England
Hitler
Margosini
United States
Germany
Munich
Local Fire Boys Thank Uncle Jim Mitter for Annual Donation
The local fire brigade expresses gratitude to "Uncle" Jim Mitter for his yearly cash gift. They note his consistent support over the years and hope such contributions help fund a future sick fund similar to other departments.
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Jim Mitter
Hla
Banking Service Proposal for Small Texas Towns
A letter argues for branch banking to support small Texas towns lacking banks. It cites 364 towns with no bank since 1920 and 720 towns in need of financial services, urging legislature to study and adopt branch banking to aid local business, churches, schools, and newspapers.
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Texas
Carroliton
Russell W. Bryant
Letare Massenger
L. Ricketts
Howethy
Thin
Teva
Bryant
Woman's Study Club and Lions hold charitable fundraiser
A joint event by Tha Woman's Study Club and the Lions Club raised about 25.00 for infantile paralysis research. Attendees enjoyed games, refreshments, and prizes donated by merchants, with thanks to Mr. Vandergeist for the venue and volunteers who organized the party and outreach.
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Tha Woman's Study Club
Lions Club
Moonarat
Juilea
Vandergeist
Tepirtie
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