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Carrollton Chronicle

Location

Carrollton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1947

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Dafft Died Saturday In Carrollton At 49

Willam Titus Dafft died Saturday at his Carrollton home aged 49. Survived by wife Lila and four sons James Paul Kennett Don and three daughters Dorothy Format Wabston Mary Pranton and Viola Marie. Funeral services Sunday at 3 30 pm at First Assembly of Gas Cureton. Burial at Parmerd Branch Cemetery. Arrangements by Rhoton Funeral Home Carrollton.

Willan Titus Dattt Jackson Street Balf Carralton Lila Dattt James Paul Kennett Don Dorothy ‘Format Wabston Mary Pran—ton Viola Marie

Thompson Weds James D Whitlock at Pryatoryerian Church

Mrs Lopeta Thompson widow of Roy Thompson of Allington wed James Donald Whitlock son of Mrs J M Whitlock of Dallas. Rev. M Bennett officiated with music by Wingde Duke and organist Chitiva Duke. Bride wore a white gown with pearl accessories and carried archids stephanotis and gardenias. Attendants included Betsy Morrin, Pranitie Martin, Betty Joe Thompson, and Rita Rowland. Best man was S S Smith. After a trip to Mexico City the couple will live at 2107 Berwick, Dallas. The bride is a graduate of Ar Magian High School. the groom a Carrallan School and Highland Park High School alumnus who served three years in the Coast Guard.

Lopeta Thompson Roy Thompson Allington James Donald Whitlock J. My Whitlock Gardenas Betsy Morrin Rita Rowland S. Smith Galveston Sid Gerald Whitlock Dallas Mexico City Berwick Dullas Lew Ar— Magian High School NAC Carrallan Behool High Land Park High Behoo Coast Guard Theu Carrollton Jack Ghater Mra Mra 2.1. Cromer, Mra. T. G. Graffham J. Z. Whitlock E. H- Bishop Glenda Alan Lewis Reed Bob Lewis’ ‘Carol Sunnis Whitlock Ba—wine Eline

Hackberry Elm Club Meets for Sewing Demonstration

Hackberry Elm Club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. A. Methcar in Carrollton with Miss Oren McClellan in attendance. County agent gave an engaging sewing demonstration. No meeting in July. Next gathering planned at Mrs. E. E. Lealter’s home, RL 1, Carrollton.

Tne Sam Chaplet Mra. A Methcar Oren McClellan E. E. Lealtter Carrollton

Mrs Bill Eden Arrives In Hawaii Wedding of Hartline and Smith

Mrs Bill Eden arrives in Hawaii after a long journey via San Francisco. Mellie Hartline becomes Mrs J B Smith in a ceremony at a Farmers Branch church. Rev GB Billey officiates as Clyde Hartline and Harold Hartline serve as ushers. The couple plans to reside in Farmers Branch after a brief honeymoon in Turner Falls.

No No Nanette and Firefly At Grate Palm Casino

The Grate Palm Casino presents two shows this week. Firefly starring Rudolf Primt runs nightly for one week starting July 7 in Bermuda and New York City settings. No No Nanette opens July 24 featuring Raymont Walburn Johnny Downs Jane Deering and Violet Carlson with Vincent Youmans songs and a strong Hollywood cast warming up Casino audiences.

Rudolf ‘Primt Altix Beverly Kirk Rollin Bauer Mary Dyer Jack June Blsir Uncle Keir New York City Bermuda Firefly Ackson Nanette Graté Pal Casino Lauty Hollywood Raymont Walburn Walburn Johnny Downs Jane Deering Troadway Favoritas

National Farm Safety Week promotes accident prevention

A historic push urged farmers and farm families to adopt safety habits during National Farm Safety Week. Speakers cited July to September as peak accident months and warned that farm accidents kill or cripple more people than wars or fires, urging action to reduce the toll. The report notes a new dining service initiative and acknowledges local families, including the Cooks, welcoming a daughter.

Themer Daries Uniens Comes & Wafety Council Unies Ac Leiden Cniess National Farm Safety Altachuler Truman Secretary of Agriculture Andreson National Farmer's Union American Farm Bureau Patrom Wim National Orange Parms National Batetruaty

Guests At Ridley Home From Various Areas

Last week a number of visitors called at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Ridley. They included Mrs Orell Coorge and her children Larry and Ronnie from Cocmerée, Mr and Mrs Leroy Mier and their daughter Alma Nell from Xellpane, Stes Homer Wilson and his children Paula and Johnnie from Handa, and Rev and Mrs Clank with Russell from Mokkinney.

Robert Ridley Orell Coorge Wona Larry Ronnie Cocmerée Leroy ‘Mier Eisilden Alma Nell Ted Xellpane Stes Homer Wilson Paula and Johnnie Handa Rev

Kinney Family Mourns as Mother Dies in Texas

Mrs. W. W. Kimsey, mother of Mr. Kinney, died Tuesday in Crowell Texas after a heart attack. Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 p.m. at Imwell, Texas.

W. W. Kimsey Imany Carrollton State Bank Knox

Vacation Bible School Opens July 14 at First Christian

The First Christian and Methodist Churches schedule a two hour Vacation Bible School starting Monday July 14 at 3 00 pm at the First Christian Church. W orkbooks and instruction in the Word of God will fill the session with study periods and activities. Participants include Beginners Mrs Toy Mrs Durwood H idler and Mrs Graham Primary Miss Graving Mrs Miranea Intermediate Rev James Nelson and Mrs Bar ret Renfro Others include Robert H Ridley and Mrs James Nelson with Mrs Juanita Graham as secretary. A closing demonstration program is planned for Sunday night July 20 at the Methodist Church.

First Christian and Methodiat First Christian Church Toy Durwood Hidler Mra Graham Miranae Robert. Ridley Tema Mincing James Nelson Barret Renfro Robert H. Ridley Juanita Graham Hilt Mible Hoor Methodist Church

Luxury or Necessity in Freedom and Policy Debates

A ponderous editorial argues freedom in the United States is a vital necessity, not a luxury, warning against state controls and price fixing by socialists. It contrasts historic self-reliance with looming depressions and stresses liberty as civilization’s torch while noting Mr and Mrs P T Graviey spent Bay tn dearer with Mrs Graviey’s mother.

Eelf Mberaix America United States P. T. Graviey Bay Tn Dearer

Baptists Complete Educational Building in Dallas

The Union Baptist Church held a double ring ceremony on June 28 for Aleta Cromer to Tack Mhater with Rev. Ridley and pianist Lou Graviey. Miss Pendlope Inman was bridesmaid. After a short trip, the couple will reside in Dallas as the First Baptist opens a new educational building built from Camp Howze barracks, featuring 10000 square feet, classrooms for various age groups, a water fountain, large ceiling fans, and modern furnishings.

Union Baptist Pendlope Tnman Sulphur ‘Springs Joe Wolfe Paul McLestar T. G. Graham Dallas First Baptist Hig Sun Jay Inorming St Wes Eugene T. Moore Arany Barracks Camp Howse Quinessville Tees Uhre Peintary Minshad Nthe First Baptist Church

Fourth of July Picnic at Blackburn Park

The Brotherhood of the Union Baptist Church held an all day July fourth picnic at Blackburn Park. A noon feast, games, and a five ball game in the evening between boys and girls were enjoyed. About 150 attendees were present. Mr and Mrs Ketster spent July fourth in Mineral Wells visiting relatives.

The Brotherhood of the Union, Baptist Church Blackburn Park Mia

Godfrey Couple Honored With Housewarming Shower

Mr and Mrs Abe Godfrey were honored with a house warming shower at their new home on July 8 hosted by the Methodist Young Adults. Mrs Marion Good led the event with Mrs Bill Blanton presiding at the punch bowl and about 100 guests attended. The couple, married June 1, have lived on Walnut Street for about two weeks and received many gifts.

Abe Godfrey Warn Methodiat Marion Good Bill Blanton Wilton Graviey J. C. Foster, Jr Godfrey Wal— ‘Ut Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. T. Dafft Thompson James D. Whitlock Hackberry Elm Club Bill Eden Hawaii Mellie Hartline J. B. Smith Mieden Hakewenke Ronoiulu Hawai San Francisco Honolulu J.B. Smith Olance Clyde Hartline Aister Law of the Harold Bartline Milyin Hartline Romer Dooley Turner Falla Parmers Branch Carroll High Mk&t National Farm Mr. and Mraelfred Cook Mr. Kinney Vacation Bible School Baptists Shafer Cromer Vicnio IONAL Collie
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