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Newspaper

Carrollton Chronicle

Location

Carrollton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1939

Page

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Progress in Spite of Politics in Power Industry

The public has come to expect an unyielding program from the light and power industry and it has not been disappointed. Although net income dropped sharply last year its part remains about 900 million for construction. It added 114,000,000,000 kilowatt hours of power and ended generating capacity by 1,000,000 kilowatts. It served about 600,000 new customers that year and reduced domestic power cost to 42 cents per kilowatt hour. We loweat figure on record. Despite government competition excessive taxation political abuse violent anti private sentiment and a vast government financed power socialization program the industry continues to do a great job under tremendous handicaps not faced by other private businesses.

Tt Incy Romie Domentic

Golds Bailey Buys Carrall Avenue Home

Rev Golds Bailey purchased the new residence on Carroll Avenue built by Lyon Gray Lumber Company. On Tuesday he and his wife and daughter moved in. The home is described as modern and complete with an attached garage and excellent water. A second house will be built on adjacent lots with plans for future substantial improvements.

Golde Bailey Carrol

Davy O'Brien Popular with Ladies at State College event

A garbled note discusses Davy O'Brien, Charley, and others in a Texas Southwest campus scene. It mentions possible travel to Austin for an inaugural reception and references football figures like Joe Routt and Pike Enea. The text reflects a noisy 1920s style with lively social and athletic imagery.

Chag McKamy Tia Waele Thower Valley Toby Austin Charley Evi Avy O'Brien Ata San Tall Antonio Cavatoria Thu Gunter Hotel State College

Carrollton Boys and Girls Lose and Win First Conference Games

The Cerrofiton girls beat Richardson 2 to 1 while Carrollton boys fell 19 to 16. Most Carrollton boys are new to varsity play, yet the team shows promise. Boys and girls teams also lost to Buckners Orphans Home 20 to 10 and 22 to 20 respectively. Fans urged to attend Friday night games to support the teams.

Cerroliton Bay Richardson Tirah Comfors ‘Jance Cerrofiton Richardson Seima Town Carrollton Hors Ila Buckners Gyi Ivan

Taxes and deadlines urge timely town school payments

Tax warnings appeal to residents to pay town and school taxes before penalties apply. The notice stresses funds for schools to operate, pay teachers, and support local business. County and state taxes go to Bly Cobb at the Court House, and prompt payment keeps community services running.

Tanuney Oxiuta L. Chate Bly Cobb

Misreadffected Local Notices Point to Dr Thomas Practice

Fragmented text describes a physician identified as Dr Thomas with years of practice. It mentions day and night visits, home care for patients, and arrangements for rooms and care. The passage references Wickrimy and Sikes, with another woman leaving a home and a shop.

Gottic Thomas

Fragmented overheard talk in a confusing youth scene

A garbled passage shows disjointed dialogue about repentance and guidance. References to a young Theo and Tawyla hint at a troubled social context. The text reads like overheard chatter with unclear speakers and fragmented lines, lacking coherent narrative.

Fragmentary note from historical paper page

The readable lines show a garbled entry mentioning dollar costs and a request for where to obtain another item. It lacks clear names, dates, places, or events to identify a specific person or organization.

Surprise Birthday Dinner in Fence by Mrs Wood and Children

Mr J M Mayes enjoyed a birthday dinner Sunday at his home in Fence hosted by his sister Mrs D E B Wood and her children. Mr Hayes received many gifts. Supt C C Carver attended a state supervisors conference in Avastin, discussing safety in education and related topics. The discussion touched holiday proposals for school attendance at the presidential inauguration, with officials noting limited authority to grant holidays.

J M Mayes EB Wood Fence Hayes C C Carver Avastin L A Woods Wood Woods the Chronicle

Cunningham Rival From Texas Sets Mile Standards

Denton Texas December 10 A telegraphic notice announces Blainy Rideout champion miler for the Sportsman greet mile at the Millroxe Games in Madison Square Garden New York. Rideout’s strong form follows his New Orleans performance where he trailed Glenn Cunningham near the finish. Cunningham clocked 4 10 7 in the South and outside, with Rideout near 4 10 8 and 42 yards behind. Rideout’s showing may place him as America’s number two miler behind Cunningham.

Denton Madison Square Blainy Rideout New Oreae United States Rideouts Orleans Weroa Finiah Glenn Cunningham Cunningham Lash Chattan Sampson Binige Rideau

Gifts of Books Aid NTSTC Library Growth in Denton

Denton Texas January 10 Carnegie Corporation of New York gives 9000 to North Texas State Teachers College for library expansion. Funds to buy art literature and Latin American culture books to be spent over three years in equal installments. No college application. grant follows Carnegie inspection praising library.

Denton Texas North Texas State Coachers College Carnegia Corporation of New York W. J. McConnell Teachers College Carnegie N.T C. Ubrary Wpwa Grant

Highway Department Adds Center Lines on Curved Roads

The state's Highway Department under Traffic Engineer Harry Phillipa reports new center lines on surfaced highways to improve sight distance and safety. Added warning lines appear where sight is restricted on curves and grades. traffic will use the outside lane except for passing.

Highway Department Pedeatrinne Harry Phillipa Jon Cana Tein Tata Tentus Wing Eaffic

Rockefeller Pin and Gifts Reflect Fifty Years of Service

A fragmented reminiscence notes John D. Rockefeller Sr in praise of his philanthropy. It highlights a ten dollar pin inscribed Fifty Years of Service With the Standard Oil and recalls Rockefeller’s vast gifts to schools churches colleges and medical research. The piece laments the world’s richest man leaving a legacy tied to American youth and free enterprise. A fire at his residence interrupts a nearby event.

John D. Rockefeller Atnerica Rockefeller Tiany Nona Grant

Do This to The Interest of Labor Editorial Review

A fragmented Labor debate urges a balanced approach to labor reform. Calls for a commission like England's to study conditions, promote industrial peace, and restrain antisocial labor warfare while warning against chaotic motives and anti labor legislation.

Wagner New York Itasic Tris England Sweden Pitit Tony Oregon Honest Works Ing Msn Wall Ineor Wnions Hunegents Industrial News Review

Unclear OCR notes on aid program and meeting logistics

Fragmentary text references aid, department actions, a Wednesday meeting, and city notes. Names and details are garbled, but hints at benefits, payments, and checks. Readable items include references to Shah, Work, and Coldwell amidst disjointed phrases.

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