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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1947
Page
1
A meeting led by the Bombay auditor on January 12 discussed funding for rural fire fighting with volunteer departments. It was agreed a total of 1307.08 dollars would be allocated to needed equipment for all communities in the county and city, with Mayor Tack Blanton overseeing the distribution.
Parkland calls on Carrollton and other cities to aid Parkland Hospital through volunteer service and fundraising. Mrs C Gillenpletits outlined the group’s mission to help women city and county, with emphasis on hospital needs and social work. Dr John Young underscored county needs, while Carrollton volunteers led by T Kelley and Mrs W H Sianton discuss support for the charity horse show and hospital volunteer programs. Ann Margaretha Bryan directs volunteers from Parkland, seeking sewers, surface dressers, caps, and ward secretaries to represent Carrollton and county communities.
The Dal tas store announces a scholarship to young women under 30 who have completed at least two years of studies and intend to pursue fashion careers. Applicants from Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Texas regions may obtain contest forms at the store booth on February 1, 7, and 8 or by writing to the To be Coburn school secretary. Final selection by New York judges will occur later with an August start in 1907 and a May 1908 graduation, covering one year of study plus necessary expenses. six finalists will be chosen for final judging.
A distorted report notes 14,000,000 passengers and seven million deaths, with air travel fatalities rising and congestion at major airports. It mentions Pan American planes, a Newfoundland crash, and the proposal of ground controlled radar guidance as a mitigation, amid broader aviation safety concerns.
The article discusses a proposed unification of Army and Navy forces under a single department with one commander. It details the plan's potential impact on military morale and efficiency, citing General MacArthur as an example of centralized authority in the Far East and warning of risks to wartime flexibility and morale.
The Carrollton bank marked its first anniversary with a Monday meeting on January 19 at 3:00 PM. The session included year end voting by proxy, a regular meeting, and an election of directors. Several named directors and officers were recorded.
A report by Chairman Aubrey F Roberta urges cooperation from Dallas County extinal district court judges to suspend bondmen from the city. The committee says some violators faced complaints without authority and were hurled by information on the part of violators.
A Texaco Star article highlights American oil companies expanding into Saudi Arabia with new pipelines and development schemes. It notes large investments, potential costs around 500 million dollars, and envisages vast global impact through partnerships, ports, and transportation upgrades driven by free enterprise.
A government guidance note explains quarterly Social Security reports. It instructs employers to include wages earned in October through December and to report tax details with the employee’s name and Social Security number. It warns that benefits for old age or survivors depend on accurate wage records.
The National Board of Fire Underwriters issues hotel fire safety guidelines to prevent spread and save lives. Readers should locate emergency exits on arrival, avoid smoking in bed, alert the desk on smoke, test doors before exiting, and if unsafe in the hall stay put or seal gaps with damp cloths while awaiting rescue.
JPA sang its swan song as a facility shut Wednesday. OPA closed its doors while rationing enforcement and auditing moved to the relief office with staff at the Fidelity Building. Sugar and enforcement offices opened in the Rio Grande Building in Dallas.
Dallas leaders including Zeke Grimes discuss a vast radio city project to be financed by a New York bank family. A 1,000 acre site is eyed with plans for television studios and a large central complex. The project aims for a population around 48,000 and awaits formal approval.
Farmers Branch Chamber outlines city enhancements including street lighting, a new water well project, and a plan to build 100 houses in 1947. Officers named are President W Robinson, Vice President Dox, Secretary and Treasurer T A Milloway, and committee chair Roy Rasberry. The drive aims to boost housing and utilities, signaling a bright future for the town.
Texas highway safety groups and the Texas Public Works Association sponsor model legislation to harmonize traffic regulations across jurisdictions for faster and safer travel on Texas highways. The effort, urged by the President's Highway Safety Conference, involves 30 statewide cooperatives and rating agencies.
The Carrollton American Legion Post No. 307 initiated and installed officers Tuesday at Union Baptist Church. Cmdr Ray Ogle led the ceremony with District 1 official A. Btewart present, naming Ray Ogle as Commander and other officers including First Vice Ogle, Second Vice Denton, Adjutant Coker, Finance Officer Pipree, Berweant-at-arms Foufer, Historian Lowley, Trustee Dittleer, and Chaplain Denson.
The Texas State Historical Association announces two contests for Texas youth with a $20 prize for best article and a $100 first prize for top paper on Texas history. Subtopics include marine, ships, canals, storms, trade, naval aviation, and Texas foreign trade. Entries due April 1, 1947. send to Junior Wintertan at University Station Austin 12 Texas.
Sgt Lonnie Long of Ardmore Oklahoma receives reassignment to the Ya Headquarters Detachment of the Artillery School at Fort Hill. He previously served with Headquarters Battery and the 1st Artillery Battalion in the European theatre through the Rhine land and central Germany campaigns earning the EAME ribbon with two Battle Stars. He holds Good Conduct Victory and Deeds ribbons and is a ME Washington high school graduate who attended Army Enlisted Communications Course. He and Mrs Long have a three year old daughter Corolyn. His parents are Mr and Mrs W P Long of Ardmore and J C Bowell of Carrollton Texas.
Dallas officials are negotiating to buy surplus fire fighting gear from a regional federal depot. Offers are due January 24 with purchases awarded by lottery if multiple bids arrive. Equipment is mostly used and may need repairs or tires and tubes. some items lack tires. Jurisdictions include Quitman, Paris, Marshall, Kilgore, Garland, and Goldthwaite among others.
Bobbie Vandergritt of Carrollton is among 96 North Texan State College students who will complete degree requirements by year end. The 1983 fall ceremony will be held at month’s end, with graduates returning in June for a candidator’s degree in administration.
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