Live at Home On the Farm in Carrollton Meeting Report
A Carrollton Friday gathering discussed the live at home idea for Southern farmers. County Agent A B Jolley led discussions with speakers and local leaders including Kiwanis and Joe M Hill. The event, held in the High School Auditorium, addressed farm self-sufficiency and regional cooperation with a community lunch.
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Fartiort
Aldim Carrollton
Dalaa
Nevis
A.B. Jolley
Kiwanis Oyabef Dallas
Careite Agricultural
Joe M. Hill
Carrollton Considers Gymnasium Bond Proposal
Carrollton school officials discuss building a gymnasium for physical education, estimating a bond of 10 000 to 16 000 dollars with WPA grant potential. A high school gym would include spectator gallery space and a broader floor layout, and a school board meeting was held Monday night with Hoke Smith seeking an early plan.
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Tae Carrolltan
Hoke Smith
Betty a Queen Popular Betty at Carrollton High School
Betty Keneipp a popular girl at Carrollton High School and CIA Denton is highlighted in the Lass paper. She serves as secretary of the student body and was a junior beauty nominee. The piece notes her brown eyes, poise, humor, dancing, books, and several boys.
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Carrollton
CIA
Denton
Betty
Batty Keneipp
Capara
Batty
Local Firemen Attend Anna Meeting in Texas
North Texas Progressive Volunteer Firemen's Association met in Anna on February 16 with ten cities represented. Carrollton placed fourth in the Pumper contest despite lacking a pumper, while teachers and organizers from Denton Richardson Plano and other towns contributed to a profitable gathering. Officers named: C L Chastain Carrollton president Eugene Cook Denton Roy Morris Richardson vice president John Dean Plano secretary treasurer Wilbur Mix Garland chaplain Minnie Deets Ratehiee Anna sponsor JW Martin to preside next meeting in Denton on March 9.
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North ‘Texas
Progressive Volunteer Firemen's Association
Anna
Collin County
Chastain
Ted McCoy
Calvin Albright
Johnie Holbrook
Robert Gentry
Frank Burgens
Sect
Bob Patyternon
Carrollton
Judgs Owen George
Allvn Malyon
Dallan
Roy Raspberry
Farmers Branch
Carrollton Boys
C. L. Chastain
Carreliven
Eugene Cook
Denton
Roy Morris
Richardson
John Dean
Plano
Wilbur Mix
Garland
Chaptein
Mite Deets
Ratehiee
Amna
Som Bley
JW. Martin
Dente
Study Club Valentine Party Entertains Husbands
The Women Study Club hosted a Valentine party on Tuesday evening February 14 in the Lie den. The room featured a Valentine theme with a buffet ham supper and trimming. After the meal, guests played Valentine games into the late hour as they hoped the Ladies will host again soon. Lion President Hugh Torrone and wife were among attendees.
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Lion
Hugh, Torrone
Wifehei
Theing
County Educators To Cleveland Meeting
The department of educators of the National Educational Association will hold a convention in Cleveland Ohio starting February 26 and closing March 2. A number of leading educators will attend including John W Gunstream deputy state superintendent. Mrs Gunstream and their daughter will stay in Carrollton with her parents during John’s attendance in the city by the lake.
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Department of
National Adorational Association
Cleveland
Ohio
John W. Gunstream
Dallas
Gunstream
Une
Carrollton
John
Fire Department Receives Credit for Insurance Record
A letter from State Insurance Commissioner Marvin Halt dated February 15, 1989 commends the fire department and fire marshal of Carroliios, noting the city's wood fire record credit of 15 percent for 1939 and urging continued efforts to reduce fire losses and related insurance costs. Mayor Roy McCormick is acknowledged for the city's accomplishments.
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Jonas
Ike
Rite Insurance Commissioner
Marvin Mall
Rerard
Fire Insurance Dept
Austin
Texan
Roy McCormick
Carroliiosa
McCormick
Marvin Halt
Mire Lonurance
Million Dollar Road Right of Way Protest Meeting
Dallas County Central Highway Committee held a meeting in the Records Building in Dallas to discuss compensation and plans for road work. Delegation from Carrollton led by Roy McCormick included Tos Vandergrift C A Johnston Roy Gravley J T Reeves C F item and High Patterson.
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Dallas County Central Highway
Freland
Fey
Dallas
Dale Gates
Dallas County
Carrollt
Roy McCormick
Tos Vandergrift
C. A. Johnston
Roy Gravley
J. T. Reeves
C.F. Item
High Patterson
Will Entertain School Visitors Next Tuesday
Carrollton school folks will host a large gathering next Tuesday night February 28. Elementary Teachers of Dalian County with superintendents and trustees will attend a business session expected to draw 200 or more. A banquet is planned with a program, time set for 7 20 o clock, and dues noted for Hinites county and nearby counties.
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Carrollton
Dalians County
Prizes Announced For Republic of Texas Essay Contest
Three prizes total 190.00 30.00 and 20.00 are offered to white high school students of Texas for essays on the Republic of Texas ghost towns. Submissions due by June 1 1989 with entries mailed to Kenneth Krahl Houston. The contest honors James Monroe Hill with winners Blanche Hoff Polly Anna White and Mign Dorothy Aarts.
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Republic of Texas
el Menta of
Texas High
Hobart Huson
Refogie
Soun of the Republic Organization
Republic
Bea White
Kenneth Krahl
Son of
Citizens State Band
Houston
Tex-l
Allenanys
T.e
James Monroe Hill
San Jascinto
James Moarts Hill
Hill
Mi ‘Blanche Hoff
Sealy
Tex
Polly Anna White
Mign Dorothy Aarts
Miss Viola Myers Bride Elect Receives Lubbock Shower
Miss Viola Myers, bride to be of Emory Rows of Lubbock, Texas, was honored at a sprightly shower hosted by Mrs Elda Schultz of Dallas last Monday night. Gifts, games, and well wishes filled the event as Viola and her fiancé plan a March 5 wedding. her mother Mrs Myers of Carrollton attended along with several friends.
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Viola Myers
Emory Rows
Lubbock
Texas
Mise Elda Schultz
Dallas
Viola
Fa Gitta
Mia Myera
Mr. Ross
Miss Myers
Carrol ‘Ton
Music Recital Shows Fine Piano and Glee Club Performances
The Fisno and Glee Club, under Kenneth Keathley and Mrs. I Ay Stephenson, presented a high school recital in Mee W. L. Martin’s auditorium. Piano students impressed with distinct effort while glee club numbers pleased, though critics noted they were few, and Mrs. Martin praised the weather and audience support.
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Glee Club
Mee
W. L. Martin
Mra I
Ay Stephenson
Weil
Martin
Glad Acres Breciling Shows in Florida
Exarch a horse owned by W. C. Stroubs of Corsicana won a Miami race for a $600 trophy in record time. The horse finished in 18 seconds, approaching the world record and tying the local track record.
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Glad Acres
Florida
Exarch
W. C. Stroubs
Corsicana
Miami
Red Dock
Carrollton Conference Set With Engineering Leaders
Carrollton to host a two day meeting on April 18 and 4 at the University of Texas focusing on modern methods and rocket storage. Sponsored by the Society of Mechanical Engineers and the University College of Engineering. Byrne Short, engineering professor and conference chairman, announced. Coinciding with reservations, the Air Contmental Conference will convene April 4 for two days to discuss installation operation saline and service of air conditioning equipment.
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University of Texas
Society of Retric Engineers
University College of Engineering
Byrne Short
Bap
Study Club News Delights Members With Refreshments
The Woman’s Study club held a regular meeting at Mrs Murray’s home on Thursday. Sixteen members attended and enjoyed delicious refreshments. Reporter notes a brief printed snippet about upcoming paneling prices.
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Murray
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