J Frank Wilson seeks reelection to U S House
Congressman J Frank Wilson announces bid for a second term from Dallas County after returning from Washington. He cites his first term achievements, notably water supply projects for Dallas and Dallas County, Grapevine and Garza Little Elm dams, and $45 million flood control plans for the Trinity River watershed. He vows to protect Love Field, oppose ill spending, and push conservation and veteran benefits while reducing federal overhead.
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Aliport
Daltan County
Funeral Services Held for Miss Roselle Griffin
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Minit Baptist Church for Miss Roselle Griffin, 1, who died Tuesday. The Rev. Henry Kinkeade officiated with burial under Rhoton Funeral Home at Kings Cemetery. Griffin was a Carrollton High School graduate and lived on Route 6, Dallas. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mok Griffin, and a sister, Mrs. Ine Foster of Dallas.
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Roselle Griffin
Henry Kinkeade
Rhoton
Fore Griffin
Carrollton High Schoo
Route 6
Dallas
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Ine Foster
Lynn V Lawther Seeks Reelection as County Commissioner
Lynn V Lawther, County Commissioner of Dallas County, announced his candidacy for reelection. Born and raised in Dallas County, he attended Texas Tech College and Southern Methodist University. He previously served four years as University Park commissioner before election to the county post, son of the late Joe Lawther, former mayor of Dallas and Preston city founder. His administration fostered rural fire protection and reduced the general fund overdraft from 584000.07 to 149402.71, pledging continued efficient county governance.
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Diath Nor
Lawther
Dalida County
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Dr M. College
Southern Methodixt University
University Park
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Dally
Aitkin
Rosalie Opens at State Fair Casings Monday
The Starlight Opera presents Rosalie at the State Fair Grounds starting Monday July 1. Stars include Grace McDonald in the lead with Treacher portraying supporting roles and Al Carney joining the cast as a Broadway figure. Gershwin Romberg music highlights promise a vibrant midweek run.
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Sid
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the Harlight
George Gershwin
Aigmaund Romberg
Roautie
Starlight
Dallas to start four lane highway from Field Circle to Carrollton
Dallas highway committee proposes a four lane extension from Field Circle to Carrollton as part of the citys road priority. The 17 mile spur would complete a belt around Dallas and connect Carrollton directly to the heart of the city, with an estimated $7,000,000 cost shared by federal and state funds.
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Atate
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Dallas County
Wien
Political Campaigns Roil Carrollton Area With Johnson Rally
Democratic primary campaigns sharpen in Carrollton area as R W Bell and S candidates court voters in Precinct races for Sheriff and County offices. Lyndon Johnson draws large crowds in West Texas and Rio Grande areas as he campaigns for reelection against V S Benslet.
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R. W. Bell
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Carvollton
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State Legislatty
Fifth Court of Civil Appeal
Mag Wins First Prize in Terrell Fiddlers Contest
R. C. Hale of Carrollton captured first prize in the Terrell Texas Fiddlers Contest on Monday. He led 12 rivals in the older age group while the younger men’s division saw 0 va ot Bokok win top honors.
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Tericell
R. C. Hale
Carrollton
Terrell
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Bokok
Yama
Scout leaders plan hands on camping training program
Beouting officials announce a 2000 dollar provision of camping gear for three Cornell Sampe units and other camps to emphasize training by doing. J L Garrison notes council provides tents, cookware, first aid kits and packs to equip trainers and leaders for the coming season, with about 150 men expected to receive special instruction while at camp.
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Health Officials Urge Immediate Action to Prevent Polio Outbreak
Health officials urge immediate action to curb a polio outbreak led by the slogan Do You Want Polio In Your Home. E W Sudderth county health engineer called a Carrollton meeting and pressed an urgent Carrollton Clean Up Campaign due to the rapid statewide spread and potential reach to northern and western areas.
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Carrollton
Budderth
Polio Cases Rise Across Texas Counties In Six Months
Dr George W Cox Texas State Health Officer reports 580 polio cases in 65 counties during the first half of the year up from 380 in 1940 across 66 counties. He urged immediate public action, mandatory community cleanups, and vigilant reporting by citizens to curb the outbreak and protect recovery prospects.
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Barr Named Head of Lyon Gray Lumber Co In Texas
L E Barr of Honeygrove Texas is placed in charge of the Lyon Gray Lumber Company here succeeding M. Hi st Lafferty who is transferred to Colin Texas. Barr has been with Lyon Gray for 21 years and is well known in the lumber business.
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L. E Barr
Honeycrave Texas
Lyon-Gray Lumber Company
Prize Fish Still Bluding Capture in Texoma Rodeo
Texoma July 9 report notes the Lake Texoma Fish Rodeo run by the Lake Texoma Sportsman Club. a five pound ghost fish dubbed The Ghost of Woodville triggered rewards rising from 93 to 1800 dollars as the event tallies progress. Over 90 entries valued above 100 dollars remain uncaught, with rewards totaling more than 3,000 in cash and merchandise.
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Texas reports record weekly new cases in state history
State Health Officer Dr. Goo W. Cox announces 647 total cases so far this year, the highest weekly tally yet, with infections spreading to northern and western areas. The brief notes the first half of the week showing rising cases across the state.
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W. Cox
Beald
Texas
Local Clean Up Drive Chairman Leads Town Assembly
Min Diliyme Fateron named chairman of the Clean-Up drive and a large audience at First Baptist Church heard Miss Patterson urge block workers to inspect every home in Carrollton and enforce the new instructions. Mayor Row Connell proclaimed a nine point program urging DDT spraying, cleaning, weed removal, and home maintenance to curb germs.
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