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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1930
Page
1
A dated December 1929 message from I Jameson Chief Deputy defends continued public service and accountability to voters. Separately two local residents Worthy Taropean Aid Mins Louie Kendall wed December 1 at Cove dale with families present. A railroad timetable note hints at upcoming mail and train schedule changes and possible daylight service.
A vivid account recalls a bridal shower for Miss Vera Perry hosted by Mrs. Irby in Carrollton. Guests included friends from Dallas and surrounding towns. a chicken luncheon, Christmas tree, and gifts to honor the bride ahead of her wedding to A. R. Lowry. Santa presented a purse, and attendees admired the festive decor and social pageantry.
Leonard and Ardia Cox narrowly escaped injury when a wagon overturn occurred near Lator. A bystander helped, the incident caused minor damage but no serious injuries. The Whitlock residence on Denton Street is ready for occupation by Mr. Whitlock and his bride, formerly Miss Ardia Cox, sister of J.T. Rhowm, visiting from Winchester, Tennessee.
W D Deacon of Grapevine runs a chick hatchery linked to Porter's Poultry Farm at Smithfield, offering English White Leghorns and a Barred Rock line. The operation, accredited by Roy McDonald, plans to sell baby chicks locally and invites visitors to inspect the farm and learn poultry skills.
Mr and Mrs Darreil Gutler express gratitude publicly for the fire department chinaware and community silver set from Carrollton merchants. Mayor Goop of Carrollton attends a wedding at the First Baptist parsonage. A December 20 shower for Mrs Whitlock draws 32 guests. Lively notes include Ford Body demonstrations and a fleet Ford purchase by A W Close of Bolin.
The Dallas paper reports the marriage of Virginia Futler to Harold Blasingame at the home of the bride’s parents. Rev Wallace Baxfett officiated. The bride wore a brown velvet dress with black accessories and carried pink roses. The groom is a longtime staffer at Bronk Fmllow Grocery and plans to remain in Dallas with the couple expected to honeymoon and reside in Dallas.
The Hebron Steppers issue a bold challenge to Carrollton High Yellow Jackets. Signatories include Citi Quitia Captain Te y Choate Dewey Gallop Curtis Paul Davie Chas Harpool Joe Halbert Jr RT Davie Kimer Jackson ME Tie W A Grimes. The group proposes a game anywhere at any time to prove Carrollton writers’ talent and reputation.
The marriage of Tom Carruth and Mise Gladya of Celina occurred at the bride’s home on December 24. The couple will reside in Lancaster after building a new brick residence near Carrollton. Carruth, formerly with Lyon & Beray Lumber, moved from Celina. Also noted were a Christmas turkey feast in Carrollton, a two-car collision near Denton injuring several occupants, and local social visits and hospital treatments related to the holiday period.
A Christmas day family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs D D Duncan north of town brought together 20 relatives. The main dish was a twenty pound turkey with all the trimmings. Attending were Mr and Mrs John W Boyd and children, Mr and Mrs M Dye and children, Mr and Mrs Ho B Milburn and children, Mr and Mrs Edwin Daily and daughter of Dallas, and Mr and Mrs Archie Duncan and baby, among others.
Mr and Mrs Perry of the home of the bride were united in holy bonds Saturday at 790 o'clock. Vern Perry and A C Lowery were joined in matrimony. Immediate family and a few close friends attended. The couple, well known locally, have started housekeeping in their new home prepared for their residence and voyage ahead.
A quirky home watch party hosted by Mise and Praneine Sim includes a chaotic mix of guests A WY Francine and others cook supper featuring walnut divinity and fudge The Wagner couple leaves around midnight after sharing drinks and jokes while guests toast to New Year wishes and friendship
Mr and Mrs £ J Ladbetter residents near Grand Prairie announce the marriage of Roby Lenore A D Ledbetter to A H Altom on Tuesday evening December 24 1929 in Carrollton Texas. The couple will reside on a farm west of Carrollton and well wishes go to the newlyweds.
The city meat market will be under new ownership and management starting January, with Foster and Vinson taking over from McRight. Sam Kennedy shifts to meat cutter duties as the business transitions, while Roster brothers and W F Vinson become owners after purchasing the market.
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