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Carrollton Chronicle

Location

Carrollton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1953

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Carrollton Lions win two games to top district race

Carrollton beat Hillcrest 40 10 to take the lead in 18 AA. James Melton led Carrollton with 10 points while Lobdell added 14 for Hillcrest. Jerry Young paced Carrollton with 15 points on six field goals and three free throws. Terrell defeated by Carrollton 81 90 last Friday. The Lions face Pleasant Grove at home Friday night January 14.

Carrollton Lions Hillcrest Carrollton Wan ‘James Melton Markem Lobdell Bill Marvin Fleetwood Terrell Teaca Lions Pleasant’ Grove Mgh Eyn

March of Dimes Drive Leaders Named in Dallas County

Dallas County March of Dimes drives gain momentum with newly announced chairmen as gamma globulin shipments arrive for polio inoculation. Local officials push fundraising plans while a revival gains traction at a nearby Assembly of God church.

Dallas County Cedar Cedar Hui Betty Dallas Terres Fie Miler Tentile Paralyelstas Plorence Tmg Ube G. Stunner Lilly Postdoctoral Pellowsip de Guteres Austin Skinner Praduatea Cartman Mig Wiel Age Detore University of Texas Assembly OF God Church

Christian Living and Horror Topics at First Baptist

News from Farmers Branch reports Pastor Carraway delivering morning lessons on Two Imperatives In Christian Living and a Sunday evening sermon titled The Horrors of Mell. A baptismal service followed led by Al Bowman with a full house of praise in the song service. The pastor’s earlier sermon on The Deceitful ness of the Devil drew praise as 245 attended Behor!. Training Union and a 720 day offering, of which 70 went to Re. loft and his radio work. Next week Carraway will join Pastor Thames B. Gave and the First Baptist Church of Carillion for a study course teaching two books on senataship. Mrs. Wade Coonroy) reports word of grandson IL 7 Pingsn wounded in Korea, son of Stra. Were Pinyun of Dallas. Beverly Ann Good celebrated a birthday Saturday. A large group of friends attended. Mr. and Mrs. Kirkham of Dallas visited in Denton with their son and family. Pete Sharp on Royal Lane provided supper for kinfolk Monday. Continues on Page 8.

W. B. Carrway First Baptist al Bowman Training Union Re. Loft Carraway Thames B. Gave First Baptist Church of Carillion Wade Coonroy IL 7 Pingsn Korea Stra Pinyun Dallas Dee

Garden Club News Recalls Meeting and Recipe Prize

Members met January 13 at the Community Hall for a session of beets and peppers discussion led by a speaker who shared a recipe book for a door prize. An executive board meeting followed with brief business and notes of an upcoming event in Baton Rouge at the state capital.

Howe X Ee Eld & Short Taulstone Baton Rouge

Carrollton PTA Meeting Tuesday At Carrollton

The Carrollton PTA will hold a meeting Tuesday June 30 with a program by Mrs Myra Huffines on How to Be Happy in Today’s Life The seventh grade students will present the program.

Carrollton PTA Mra Myra Huffines

Poll Tax Sales Lag Noted by Local Tax Official

Area residents were warned by M. T. Coker that the January 31 deadline for paying 2983 poll taxes nears. Coker reported about 600 tax receipts issued for 1982, a new record, and noted that receipts are available at his office.

M. T. Coker Coker

Flower Fanciers Rae PRI At City Hall

The Flower Fanciers Garden Club of Farmers Branch met January 11 at Mrs Oran Good home to plan improvements for Farmers Branch City Hall Funds were discussed and a bake sale set for February 6 at City Hall to raise money Readiness to support a large 19 by 45 foot interior upgrade and inviting community help with donations of pies or cookies via Mrs Marnie Culpepper or Mrs Bi McCleary at the post office

Flower Fanciers Garden Club of Farmers Branch Oran Farmers Branch Mra Marnie Culpepper Mra Bi] McCleary

Morning Garden Club Meeting At Community Hall

The Morning Garden Claret and the Community House held a Wednesday meeting with Shelton elected as club president. A resignation letter from former president Mrs J M Childress was read. The Tower Show plans were discussed and the April event at the Community Hall was set.

HH Shelton J. M. Childress John McKamy W. T. Cook W.G. Rash

From Our Readers Dallas County Public Library

The Dallas County Public Library system undergirds churches homes and schools and provides reading for leisure in county life. It began with meager funds and a small staff, yet was valued across the county and has grown, yet funding remains insufficient for continued improvement.

Dallas County Publi Tooreen Tven

Bank Stockholders Vote 100 Percent Dividend

Carrollton State Bank president H Lawrence Kimsey announced at the annual meeting that the common capital stock was increased by 100 percent and a 100 percent stock dividend would be issued. Each share would entitle one additional share. the move reflects growth in the Carrollton area. Bank resources and deposits rose, with December 31 figures showing total resources near 1.908 million and deposits at a similar scale. Officers include Henry W. Perry vice president, Ray R. Miteneth cashier, Marlin L. Myers assistant cashier, with directors T. G. Kelley Lawrence Kinnsey W. W. Kimsey Roy R. Mitchell Burnett Perry and Henry W. Perry.

H. Lawrence Kimsey Carrollton State Bank Kimsey Carrollton Bank Ark Workoder Bank

City Zoning Commission Sets Re hearing for Jan 26

The City Zoning Commission on Monday night set a re hearing for January 26 at 7 30 pm in the Community House to review proposed changes to the zoning ordinance affecting commercial industrial and some residential areas The panel asked property owners to submit written recommendations before the hearing and to study proposed setbacks for commercial buildings Copies of the proposed changes will be available at City Hall next week

City Zoning Commission Monay Holman Rhoton Ehalr Nan Dr. W. Wagner Hare Jomumunlty House Yetoet

Funeral Services for Mrs Mattie Holl Held in Farmers Branch

Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 pm for Mrs Mattie Lou Holl, longtime Farmers Branch resident of 38 years. The service at Farmers Branch First Baptist Church was led by Rev. Goss Batley and Rev. W B Carraway, with burial in Farmers Branch Cemetery by Rhoton Funeral Home. She leaves her husband, two daughters Mia and Mamie Reeder, a son James W. Holl, a sister C W Curtis, two brothers Tom and Curtis, and several nieces and nephews.

Mattie Lou Fn Farmers Branch First Baptist Church Goss Batley W. B Carraway Farmers Branch Cemetery Rhoton Funeral Home Husbard Mia Mamie Reeder N Epson James W. Tl

Training Union Revival Week at First Baptist Car rilton

The First Baptist Church of Car rilton announces a Training Union Revival for January 18 through 23 each evening. An hour of study and an inspirational message will be offered nightly. Adults and various youth groups will study diverse books taught by W B Carreney Al Bowman BJ Bel Thomas Guinn Ray Owens and others with nursery care for ages 0 to 3.

CY Euwencewerve First Baptist Church Carrilton W. B. Carreney al Bowman Bro BJ. Bel Jesus Thomas Guinn Benale Baptist the Sunbeams Ray Owens Bonale Baptist the Sun

Insurance agency ad on driver responsibility

An advertisement for Ms. Corer Insurance Agency promotes affordable coverage for vehicle damage and personal liability. It urges readers to secure protection for their financial responsibility in auto incidents and suggests reliable policy options.

MS. Corer Insurance Agency

Fort Worth Show Dates Set for Carrollton and More Cities

Carrollton and four other Texas cities accept invites to a Day at the Fort Worth Southwestern Exposition and Fair Stock Show. Mayor Walter Bisnton and businessmen push a Jan 51 date with a large turnout expected while Anna and West are among organizers. West’s day on Feb 1 features band performances led by Carl Osikersom. Snyder and Snyder’s delegation, led by Leon M. Huff Jr, coordinate plans with the Chamber of Commerce.

Fort Worth Texas Carrollton Sematuna West Snyder Walter Bisnton Carreon Tigi Carl Osikersom Amon Carter-Riveralde

Dan County Court Considers Extra Fire Department Funds

Dan County judges met Monday in regular session to authorize an extra 1000 dollars for fire calls in communities during 1950. Rural fire departments would receive 1900 dollars annually to purchase equipment. Last year the fund totaled 15600 dollars.

Danas County Saa

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March of Dimes Progres First Assembly of God Old Dentom Road DW. Kywer Viking Prange Michael Maatro Peters Jor R. Peters Broadway J. M. Jones Byanks, Manaid Oid Troy Fem Harold Denniis Arlen Cox Wehr Beverly Ann Good Sara EH. Brown Denton Mr. Kirkham of Dalas Mrs Dick Kirkham Wttle “Buster God Pete Sharp Royal Lane Arlen Cox Garden Club News Carrollton Pta Rae Pri Dallas County Public Library Mattie Holl
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