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Carrollton Chronicle

Location

Carrollton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1948

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No Butane Rationing Anticipated by Lone Star Gas Co

Local notice reports Lone Star Gas Co expects no household butane rationing this winter. Company official Foster cited broad bulk storage, wholesale supply to dealers, and planned ample deliveries to Dallas Fort Worth area customers to meet fuel needs despite high demand. The report also mentions a December wedding in Dallas and implications for local residents.

Lone Star Gas Co Lone Star Feild Foster Tuturo Butane Aupplion Lonetar Gns Tur’ jMlates Eame Gas Dallas Yarrant Hunt Hamillton Coryell McLennan Fulle Belh Rovertson Milam Willett Burlescott Bruzoe Euatoments Baster Lone Blurie Lone Star Gan Company Poster Jay Wrens Pnt

New Circle WECS Holds Monthly Meeting at Methodist Church

The New Circle of WECS held its regular monthly meeting Monday night at the Methodist Church led by Margaret Johinson. Reverend Ridgley spoke on Great Prayers of the Bible. The circle name Bompr Circle honors Miss Minnis Mae Roma, missionary to India, inviting community members to join future meetings.

WECS Methodist Church Margaret Johinson Dusinoga Sendon Robert Ridg Jey Mra Ridley Bi Biantan Mra, A, & Poster Offolo Bompr Minnis Mae Roma Plano India

Missionary Society Seeks Members At College Avenue Baptist

The Women's Missionary Society of College Avenue Baptist Church meets each Monday evening. A previous good attendance was noted and members and friends are invited to attend. Officers for the year were elected: Mrs Opal Vaden president, Mrs Eugene McGinny vice president, Mrs Fern Cox secretary-treasurer, and Mrs Detlax Folks Bible teacher.

Women's Missionary Society of the College Avenue Baptist Church

Methodiat Youth Choir First Rehearsal and Plans

The Methodist Youth Choir met Monday night for their first rehearsal led by Mrs John Lee Mitchell. They will perform a special number in the Morning Worship Service next Sunday. The County Hospital Women's Auxiliary held a meeting in January with guest speakers and a light lunch and birthday cake.

Methodiat Youth Choir John Lee Mitchell Dinneting City County Hospital Woma'g Audiiary Parkland Nurses Home County Indies al Temipletan F. Turkin

Peggy Ann Pylant Selected In DAR Contest

Peggy Ann Pylant was chosen to represent Chroliten High School in the Daughters of the American Revolution contest. Each high school selects three seniors, with the faculty choosing one to represent the school. The selected candidate must embody patriotism, service, scholarship, dependability, and leadership. Other contenders shown by the senior class were Bans Wuik and Betty Kelly.

Peggy Ann Piyant Chroliten High School Teptty Quarlet Washington Peyey Bans Wuik Betty Kelly

Candlelight Service At Parmere Branch Baptist Church

On Monday night January 6 the Young Wen of the Fulmery Branch Baptist Church led a candlelight service titled Sixty Years In Royal Service. Several performers presented musical numbers and readings, including Mrs Allee Moore, Miss Char Wine Con, Mrs Darlene Angel, Mrs Lanine Thompson, Mrs Nellie Butler Cath erine, and others. The program included solos, duets, and meditations, drawing about 48 attendees.

Wi Cielo Fulmery Branch Baptist Church Allee Moore Char- Wine Con Darlene Angel Lanine Thompson Nellie Butler Catherine Wellie Builth Mary Ant Baldwin Mek Nuowl Gale Len Rusberry Grother G Bailey Clove Willyw Colfer Plo

Carrollton Leads County With New Roofing Type

Carrollton announces a new roofing method from J. Bond of the Tena Bartile Mfg. and Supply Co. The Bond claim notes the Roseman Avenue home of Jim Tom Springrow is the first in the county connected to this Warille concrete roofing. Bond says the system has proved successful in California for the past year.

Carrollton

New Year's Eve Party Held at Bley Home

Rau led a young crowd at the Carl R. Bley residence to ring out the old year. Guests included Clifton McGrew, Betty Conway, Oscar Arthur, Helen Small, June Herndon, Hetty Arthur, Joynte Annite, and others. Refreshments featured cafes and pink and green decorations. party stunts, donkey games, and a midnight toast accompanied horn blasts and well wishes for 192- New Year.

Carl R. Bley Rand Carl Clifton & McGraw Mra Betty Conway Oscar Arthur Helen Small Citta Seaie Billy Fremadon Anita Pay Lawnop June Herndon Hetty Beatrice Arthur Tiostensen Bluey Leak Layce Janette Joyte Annite Biuoy Clifton K. McGrew Yoni

Bethel Baptist Revival to Feature Guest Speaker

Bethel Baptist Church between Parmers Branch and Lotd fhauaey will host a revival January 11 through 26 with Rev Fred P Billings of Daluua evangelist as principal speaker. Pastor Crady Eubieglmn announced the event inviting all to attend.

Bethel Baptist Fred P. Billings Dalua Bethel Baptist Church Parmers Branch Lotd Fhauaey Crady Eubielgmn Pantor Hevur Ethridge

New Baptist Minister Takes Charge at Oxtroition Church

The Piisi Baptist church of Oxtroition installs Rev. Henry H. Kinkende as pastor succeeding Rev. Eugene T Moore now in Pittsburg Texas. Kinkende comes from Baton Rouge La and was born in Northeast Missouri. He attended Baylor University earning degrees and did ministerial work at L. A. Theological Seminary. He plans further study at Southwestern Seminary for missions. Rev Kinkende has four children.

Piisi Baptist Church Henry H. Kinkende Eugene T Moore Pittsburg Texas Baylor University Man Orleans Blist

Dallas County Chest to elect new head in January meeting

The Dallas County Community Chest plans to name a new president at its January board meeting at the Baker Hotel in Dallas. W. Vallmes leads the nominating committee to select a campaign chairman as the chest continues to recruit volunteers and support health and welfare agencies across the city and county.

Dallas County Community Chest Dallas Bounty Community’ Chest Baker Hotel Dallas W. O Vallmes Fuetibere Hla Norlnating Ianhary Corven Opera Hone

Howard Legs Garrison Visits Carrollton After 25 Years

Howard Legs Garrison, once a prominent Carrollton figure, returns after 25 years to the town now living in Dexter New Mexico. He recalls his days as village smithy and longtime mayor and notes changes while meeting old friends including Tom Vanderarit Roy Graviey Iya Brake and Bil Vingent. Carrollton welcomes him back with warm nostalgia.

Howard Legs” Garrison Carrollton Htowant Garrison Hhiwokamith Sity Miav Mieine Mhop Dexter N. M. Ie Shironlele Tom Vanideraritf Roy Graviey Iya Brake Hike Genvdey Bil Vingent Goerteon Hare Peedom

Claude H Ames To Fill New Position In Progressive Move

The Carrollton Chamber of Commerce elected Claude H Ames as hive manager at a Sunday special meeting led by Walter R Blanton. The talk highlighted industrial expansion potential, with Ames pledging to recruit suitable industries and contact authorities, while roots in local business and fraternal activity were noted. A future special meeting will reorganize and elect new officers and directors.

Carrollton Chamber of Commerce Walter R. Blanton Claude H. Ames Irector Carrollton State Bank Chamber Ames Atmeedlerok Luke Dallaxian Texas Chamber of Commerce Dallas ‘Chamber Continental Motor Corporation Garland Detroit Loa! Chamber Meet Ang Walter AL Bllniton Burnett Perry Bil Hall Homer Cisytom Roy Gravley Godfrey EO. Terry W.M. van Ness Mr. Perry Holmaan Rhoton C. W. Shafer HU. Rim=sty Aman T. Cunningham Bene ‘Young Buddy Manning Ni J. Bindi Wi 'T. Bguibb Terry W. M. Vanes

Pearl Gravley Holiday Family Reunion Draws Nine Families

Mrs Pearl Gravley hosted Christmas Day with all nine children and families present. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bentrice Wineh, Mr and Mrs P T Gravley, Mr and Mrs Lee Gravley, Mr and Mrs Wilton Gravley, Mr and Mrs B B Prige, Foe and Milburn of Carrollton, Mr and Mrs TW Jobe and baby of Suimnr Springs, Mr and Mrs BUL Nichol and baby of Delia, plus Mr Walter Nichol of Coluton Pexad, Mr J Bon Gravley, Dalla, Mrs D Perry of Carrollton, and Mr Od Mrs Thomas Wier of Willpoint.

Pearl Gravley Howe Mra Ben~ Trice Wineh Mra P.T. Grayiey Lee Gravley Wilton Gravley B. Prige Suipnur Springs Bul Nichol Baby Delia Walter Nichol Colutvn Pexad J Bon Gravley Dalla D. ©. Perry Carrollton Thomas Wier Willa Point

Twenty Texans to Attend Cotton Council Meeting

Twenty Texas cotton industry leaders will serve as official representatives of nine cotton intersta at the National Cotton Council's tenth annual meeting in Atlanta Georgia January 1 29. Chance, chairman of the Texas unit, announced today. Texan delegates will join cotton farmers gin owners warehousemen merchants spinners and cottonseed crushers from 17 cotton producing states to plan research sales promotion production and marketing programs. The council will focus on mechanization certification and insect control while pressing tax relief and deregulation efforts to boost production and market access. The National Cotton Council is described as the industrys only unified representative body.

Bryan Ninte-Cotton Intersta National Cotton Gounds Atlant Georan Chince Ryan Fexn Teday Coton Texas National Cotton Council Chance Aimane Gotton Catmell Alte Unit

May Ye Smit of Plano Guest Speaker at WBS Meeting

Mrs May Dye Smith appeared as piano guest speaker at the WBS meeting held at Mrs Dell Smith’s home. Mrs Suh, a long missionary service member, spoke about ten days, with refreshments provided by the Roteat members.

May YE Smitt Plano May Dye Smith WBS Tursday Ah Lve Dell Smith Suh Budi Plas Fareli

GH School Cagers Defeat Richardson In Twin Wins

Carrollton teams triumphed at Richardson Tuesday night with the girls winning 14 10 and the boys 20 14. Chaslive Cox led the girls with eight points while the boys controlled play from start to finish and stayed ahead in the fourth. Richardson girls and boys showed solid effort but Carrollton pulled out both close contests.

Carrollton Able Hoya Richardson Chaslive Cox Hlih Poldit Piel Ball Garrolston Richardeon Hittcrest Panthers

Speech Class Debates Hate Economies Curriculum

Speech class working on a debate unit under Mrs Green. Four questions have been debated this week. Students act as judges focusing on the strength of arguments rather than the question. Tuesday's debate asked should hate economies be required for the high school curriculum. Jane Cash and Quite Julian supported the affirmative. Baty Pruitt and Paley Dygwell argued the negative.

Texan Safety Association Urges Winter Night Traffic Caution

The Texan Safety Association reminds motorists to take extra precautions during dark winter hours. Officials emphasize reduced speeds and visible lighting to prevent accidents among drivers and pedestrians.

The Texan Safety Association

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