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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1929
Page
1
A damaged reminiscence records a Christian class gathering for Ant Kennedy, noting decorations and a simple table with few items. The event ends with a solemn farewell, candles extinguished, and a mention of a notable financial loss tied to the incident.
Affected households on Carrollton report illness spreading among children and adults. Jacqne Lewis and Hono Lewis Jr. show mild symptoms while Mrs. Burnwit Perry and Pony Tyan among others suffer. Oliver Gat ttevy family members face sickness with several listed as recovering or incapacitated through the week.
Professor Gunstream hosted his annual party for seniors in the Carrulllodigh hall rooms. Guests enjoyed Christmas decorations, a toy town, and assorted refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. Gunstream and guests from local societies. the event featured turkey, sandwiches, fruit, and beverages.
Residents and old friends gathered as discussions centered on road conditions taxes and local governance. Prof Gunastream led improvements while teachers staff and families noted better order and discipline at Canonilmit school with praise for the recent progress and supervision.
John W. McFarlane a noted Conlon rower from Anderson County Texas died last Saturday morning at his home one mile south of Palestine He was in his early seventies and survived by a wife and family The 1927 cotton season brought him substantial prizes and state farming honors including cash awards for bale production and improvements in farming methods His passing is a loss to the local farming and Rowing communities with plans for his grave and memory dedicated to his work and family.
Mrs 1 Tinverlaly of Oxnard Cal died at home after a long illness. She leaves a sister Mrs tL F Miata and two brothers Dowie of Denton and Honus of Rhonosbova. The family moved from Oxnard to Denton county years ago and many relatives resided nearby. A Golden Wedding anniversary was celebrated recently at Onehavmas with Mr and Mrs FM Good. The obituary notes a recent outbreak taking heavy toll of lives and mentions the community’s old residents and ties.
A garbled historical piece recounts the Southwest gas development driven by Long Star Gas Company. It notes early pipeline reach from Patagonia to Fort Worth, population growth, and expansion with dozens of stations, bridges, and a large daily natural gas flow. The article ties the company to a regional gas boom and infrastructure spanning multiple towns and counties through 1917 1920.
The Carrollton volunteer fire department held its annual banquet Monday night at a local church hall. Wives served dinner including turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pie as the department celebrated the year with social time and games. Reverend B A Ross offered thanks, while participants later enjoyed boxing and friendly matches naming winners in a lighthearted, communal tone.
Mrs Elizabeth Johnston 78 of Farmers Branch died Wednesday afternoon at her home in Farmers Branch Dallas County She came to Texas in 186? with her parents Frederic and Elizabeth Leachill Deay Survived by sons J T Johnston Water Valley Bob Johnston San Angelo daughters Mary and Ava Johnston of Farmers Branch and more Relatives and mourners gathered at the grave in reverence with family and friends in attendance
Epworlt Mi League announces events and speakers for an upcoming program. Notable items include Cary Tien and Bunny Rossy addressing prayer practices, with mentions of Life Frama resolutions and a hire of former sponsor Mise Rowtrice Gravley.
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