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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1937
Page
1
Carrollton streets show marked improvement with ongoing repairs and new paving. Officials note wider lanes and better drainage as streets west of Fred Boat Wright’s place gain widening and a new road parling. Local events include a Centennin Mile Show, honoring G. F. Banowsky’s 88th birthday with a large family gathering in Park Oak Cliff.
A youth named Wiley Shepard of Renton died when a wheat truck overturned on the West Colin Highway near Fay's Filling Station. He had been hauling about 100 bushels of wheat for Walter Salgling of Bear Renner and was en route to Prosper. The body was recovered after the wreck and burial was conducted. Survived by parents and several brothers.
Carrollton met the Garlana softball team at Ramary Field Monday night and won 4 to 1 to solidify its status as Lone Star League leader. The brisk game featured key plays from Carrollton and Garland, with final box noting low errors and strong pitching.
The Avaison Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Simmons Grocery at 2 PM with 9 members and visitors present. Demonstrations covered cookie sheets, dough handling, meat loaf, rice with salt pork, Harvard beets, and a rolling pin cloth trick. Meeting adjourned for a full day event and gift exchange on July 20 with members Pistole noted.
Mrs LN McMillan Roscoe Giidewell Robert Melaniat Mira Catherine Maddox Alin Norma Vinnon and Mrs Marvin Denny from Cay rollton visited Atlee Robbin McMillan at Baylor hospital Sunday afternoon. Miss Bealah Lew White visiting her grandmother Mrs Muggle Sublet has returned to Dallas. Velma Edwards will return here later this week.
A feature tour outlines travel from Lubbock through West Texas into New Mexico to Carlsbad Caverns and toward El Paso. It highlights Davis Mountains Mount Locke University of Texas M built observatory Shofler Mine Lon Cheney mountains Las Herrman Canyon and the planned international park spanning about 2 million acres with cross border land deals and Mexican government plans.
Anarie McKamy president of the Cartyilton Federal Union and Marketing Association and A Niv cashier met Frisco business leaders Monday evening to discuss adding a marketing feature to Frisco's Credit Union Bank. Though attendance was limited, citizens remain hopeful about the bank’s future enhancements.
A garbled report from Thursday night on Rumway Pret d to compete for the aquatic championship. Mentions Baptiate Hoy McCormick and Noy Bunsell with other names like Mintes Mellin Alverson and Marionett Hale of Dallas at Mr. and Mire, Guy's Bevey Storday night.
Exposition officials prepare a three day Fourth of July program at Pan American Exposition with military displays including 69th Coast Artillery air defense, searchlights and sound detectors, free circus and entertainment by Benny and Mary Livingstone, Don Ramon, Guatemalan bands, and numerous Latin American exhibits. Activities run July 3 to July 4 with gun salutes and aerial defense.
At a Garland Chamber of Commerce weekly meeting in City Hall, members voiced strong support for organizing a county wide Town and Road Improvement League. President Bradfield authorized a committee to pursue the move, with Wm Kumeey and WL Martin present to confirm business community backing. Attendance was large, meals provided, and the group anticipates benefits in coordinating improvements across Garland.
An faded article argues drivers must signal every move including entries and departures from curbs. It stresses horn use to warn others and asserts that careful signaling reduces sudden, dangerous moves and improves street safety.
Mr Hatterson announces a new long distance toll plan affecting Dallas calls with a toll center in Dallas handling time and charges via a local office. The change aims to improve toll service and save money for callers. A dog incident at Bull Myers place resulted in multiple bites before the animal was killed. Arlington visitors and family news from Carrollton describe hospital and missionary society activities and health improvements for Mrs John Lancaster remains uncertain.
CW Ramney won Friday in Garland aet at Neighbor Town Day where Bryeneula for town improvement was tied to the Duck Creek project. John E Sure rat, secretary of the Keasler Plan Association, explained the five year plan and displayed maps of current and proposed city improvements, noting Carrollton could gain similar aid with public support and an audio program rollout. The city has improved and more details will follow weekly.
Economists warn that widening gaps between income and outgo threaten stability. Babson cites rising deficits forcing currency expansion, eroding purchasing power, and sparking public unrest. He notes federal expenses have surged since 1860 and calls for public demand for retrenchment and a balanced budget.
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