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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1938
Page
1
Work began on a new brick house in the J.B. Lessey Addition with foundation laid and framing underway. C. W. Tamsey reports the home will feature modern accessories and be offered for sale, expected to boost Carrollton’s appearance as two more residences rise in the area.
In extreme heat and water demand, the City Council urges residents to conserve. Officials cite limited supply from the water commissioner and warn that tank levels must stay sufficient, especially to prevent firefighting shortages during dry conditions.
Washington reports total employment rose in industries driven by machines. In eleven years from 1926 to 1937, sheet steel production saw a 28 percent rise despite declines in other sectors. The overall steel industry also gained 28 percent as mechanization expanded employment.
The Woman's Study Club Year Book committee met at Mrs. Rhoton's home in July to finalize plans for the 1988-89 club year. Members discussed study topics from the Bible and lessons to be studied. The year book is being printed and will be distributed soon. The 1988-89 year will begin Sept. 1 at Mrs. Roy Russell's home with Mrs. Whittock presenting Boy David review.
The grandfather of Constable W W Parker died at his Dallas home on Tuesday June 28 at age 76 years 7 months. Funeral services were held at 8 p m Wednesday June 29 conducted by Rev A B Van Arsdale, burial in Deer Cemetery. The widower Lizzie Bearden Parkers two sons Avand and J W Parker, three daughters Sissom Nora Sissom and Margie Knight, 21 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren survive.
Readable fragments describe a Thio- scrvatures sale next week in the Hwonicle Hy with a costly subscription offer and a bold price of 219 82090 IP rot. The text mentions a voucher or ending material and a person called The Knems, with references to a town and a fear of losing more.
The State Fair of Texas has issued its annual catalogue for the Golden Jubilee Celebration to be held October 8 to 28. The fair will include the Eighth Annual Southwestern Dairy Show and aims to showcase dairy, agriculture, stock breeding, and Texas manufacturing with a restored, expanded display after a three year hiatus due to Centennial and Pan American Exposition events. Read more and obtain a catalogue to follow the fair’s growth and opportunities for Texans.
Iriving community leaders and pastors sign a broad endorsement for W L Jack Thornton as candidate to succeed himself in the 4th District Court. The tribute praises him as a good man, husband, father, and impartial judge, urging Dallas County voters to support the best qualified candidate. A campaign event on the Carrollton square is announced with Ernest Thompson speaking for governor.
Ed Cobb appeals to voters and his wide network for continued support in his campaign for Dallas County Tax Assessor and Collector. He touts reforms, lower rates, reduced penalties, and efficient office administration under his tenure, noting a tax rate drop from 92 to 76 cents per hundred dollars and improved service. He emphasizes fair deputy selection and ongoing improvements for taxpayers ahead of the Democratic primary on July 23, 1988.
Mrs Laure Ann Owen Joneswi born September 19 1880 in Wilson County Tennessee died July 1958 at 9 30 P.M. She joined Baptist church at 18 and later transferred to Pine Raptiat church. Survived by husband NR Jones seven children Grandchildren one brother and one sister. Funeral at Union Baptist Church with Rev L M Jones, interment Cemetery Hill.
Candidates will appear Friday night at Farmers Branch and Carrollton to discuss local offices. Group No 2 covers Assessor and Collector of Taxes Legislature Congress District Clerk State Offices Prosiniut and District offices Unopposed County Officials with a program starting promptly.
Austin Texas July 6 five stock shipments to the Fort Worth Stock yards and Interstate stockyards from Texan farms and ranches during May were moderately below those of May 1937. The total of 10 08 cars represent a decline of 12 percent from May 1937. Cattle shipments 6 788 cars declined 15 percent from May 1937. Shipments of calves 846 cars declined 4 percent hog shipments 615 cars declined 1 percent and shipments of sheep 2061 cars were down 6 percent.
June 11 stock market remarks note a stagnant session and voter impact on business while a July Fourth picnic draws large crowds. The write up mentions candidates addressing voters, family travels to Commerce and El Paso, and a July party at Stout’s roller rink with attendees enjoying the celebration. Roy Gravley allegedly took shoes to Glen Rose. tracing local remarks amid reform-driven political debate.
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