Fire Fly to Open Open Air Casino Run with Allen Leading
The outdoor operetta Fire Fly led by Allen Jones tops the Casino season lineup with a July engagement. Cast features John Brownlee Ann Andre Edward Kane and a strong Broadway pedigree. Praised musical numbers include Gtarmnim Mia Love Me Like You Do and Donkey Serenade. Fire Fly opens July 7 following Blossom Time previews and runs seven days.
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Rudolph Prims
Dallas
Min Jones
Neurta
Casino
Sea— 4 Sons
Mr. Jones
Lovely
Helen George
Ollywood
Chick Chandler
Frank
Dancing Binks
June
Xenia Bank
Joseph Macauley
Mary Dyer
Rollin Baller
Australian Visit Aboard the Atlanta Warship
Word received from Australia reports the light cruiser Atlanta visiting Melbourne as part of Task Force Maree 38. Crew members were hosted with sight-seeing tours, receptions, and dances, while Melbourne citizens funded war bond subscriptions.
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Ohn W. Huda
Atlanta
McMillen Chambers Rite Solmnized
The marriage of Miss Jnsalia McMillen of Carrollton and James Chambers of Dallas was solemnized Sunday June 15 at the home of Rev. Roy Williams, Fer mers Branch. Parents were Frank McMillen and Mrs McMillen of Carrollton and Mr and Mrs Chambers of Dallas attended. The bride wore a navy accessories gown. Both graduates of Carrollton High School. they plan to live in Dallas.
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Mies Jnsalia
Smcmillen
Carrollton
James @. Chambers
Dallas
Wan
Roy Williams
Church of Christ
Fermers
Mra
Prank McMillen
BP. Chambers
RL 4
McMillen
Chambers
Carrollton High School
Former Carrollton Resident Goon Francis Warner Dies
Funeral services for Goon Francis Warner 7 of Wylie were held at First Methodist Church in Wylie with burial in Perry Cemetery. He died Friday after a three month illness. Warner wired Carrollton’s first electric plant and helped run the town’s power and plumbing services. Survivors include his wife, daughter Mrs Joy Murphy Datina, son O F Warner Jr Puente, Emma Hardcastle of Carrollton, and three grandchildren. Pallbearers listed include Guy Perry Warner Perry Henry Perry Leland Perry and nephews of the deceased.
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Francis Warner
Wylie
Carrollton
Wyle
Pam
Perry
Warner
Wari
Pottabaro
Terme
John Warner
Joy Murphy
Datina
O. F. Warner, Jr
Puente
Emma Hard— Castle
Guy, Perry
Warner Perry
Henry Perry
Leland "Perry
Ald” Lls Grant
New Firefighting Faulty Brakes Equipment For Causes of Texas City Accidents
The article reports on a June 9 Texas City demonstration of a new firefighting unit gifted by Food Machinery Corporation. Mayor J C Trahan accepts the truck, which includes its own water supply, and firemen showcase the vehicle after the April 16 disaster. It also discusses widespread car brake defects found in inspections and Motor magazine estimates potential repair costs and a push for routine brake checks at service stations.
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Texas City
Food Machinery Corporation
J. C. Trahan
Ugk
New
Pasadena
Texas
Food Chinery Corporation
Teyanne
Auto
Motive Service
Apply For Terminal Leave Pay In Dallas County
James A. Gilruth announces a special section at the Community Cheat Veterans Service Center to aid ex servicemen discharged before September 1940 in applying for terminal leave pay. He warns procrastination may forfeit owed pay and bonds. Only about fifty to sixty percent of Dallas County veterans have applied so far.
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James A. Gilruth
Ott— Ruthomic
Dallas County
Card of Thanks for Kind Deeds after Our Mother's Passing
We sincerely express our appreciation to all who gave floral offerings and kindness during the illness and passing of our mother grandmother Qulledge. Her children thank you for support.
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Grandmother Qulledge
Auto Crash Leaves Couple With Serious Injuries
Mr and Mrs James Noel sustained severe injuries after a midnight collision with an oncoming car driven by Leroy Paestoy Bathday night. Mrs Noel suffered facial cuts and head injuries, taken to Methodist Hospital with serious wounds. the couple was reported in critical condition.
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James Noel
Rawdy
Leroy
Noel
Herody
Bhiwan
Methodist
Soil Conservation Interest Grows In Dalworth District
Farmers from Dalworth Soil Conservation District area join with Dallas Soil Conservation Service technicians to develop coordinated plans. Cooperators include S B George Farmers Branch B Rutherford Mesquite Creek and W Patton Pleasant Valley. terraces to be built on grain land after harvest.
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Dalworth Oil Conservation District
Hullen Branch
Carrollton
Parker Branch
Boagoville
Lawson
Seagoville
Cobb Creek
Bouth
Mountain Creek
Ceanr Hill
Dallas Soil Conservation Service
Dal—worth
George
Bereaved Family Acknowledges Sympathy Received
The family of R.A. Xorp expresses gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown after the recent death of their brother and son.
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R.A. Xorp
Vacation in New Orleans Travels from Dallas
Miss Ruth Hughes and Miss Eva Myers from Dallas plan a week long vacation in New Orleans. They will visit Baton Rouge Nuterior and other points of interest. A quip notes two things a man should never be angry at what he can help and the Carrollton Chronicenzo reflects the era.
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Ruth Hughes
Eva Myers
Jett
Dallas
Loutalara
Jeans
Baton Rouge
Nuterior
Niin
Jim
Reader Letter From One of Our Readers on The River
A reader signs as MA and anyaheta calling themselves the Pistenophet and notes a recent Chronicle item. The letter discusses river life, local shortages, politics, Johnson grass, and Governor Jester, with hints of price negotiations for future contributions to the paper.
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Rdltor
Carrollton
W. Lee O-Daniel
Johnson
Aram
Béwulord
Texas
Rodio
Johnson Grasa
County O E Luncheon Honors Mrs Cheba Dewees in Texas
A 1947 county meeting in Garrison Texas featured a luncheon honoring Mrs Cheba Dewees Associate Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Texas OBE. Graceful decor, pink and blue Cheba colors, handmade pottery gift, and remarks from Worthy Matron Joyce Kinald highlighted the event with plans to attend Grand Chapter in October and fund an upcoming campment.
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Cheba ‘Dewees
Amociate
Taxs
OFE
Haa Ktvens
Amas Zab Sa Ipthe
Latha
Texas
Ain— Nng
Joyce Kinald
Ginal Toll
Cheba
Chabs
Goode
Fairy Manning
Garland
Ines Goode
Irving
Fannie Quinlan
Grand Prairie
Joyce Kineala
Mesquite
Lethe Careen
Farmers Branch
Isclasion
Ober Cheba
Menaages
Tanlern
Atend Grand Chapter
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Allen
Jones
Australia
America
Wichita Falls
Kim J. Scribner
Miami
Florida
Scribner
Uly
New Orleans
O. E
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