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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1951
Page
1
Farmers Branch community brief recounts C of C gathering and related events. Activities include Bible School at Farmers Branch Baptist Church, lodge installations, member visits, Pioneer Days coverage, and Chamber of Commerce plans with 20 000 attendees expected.
Mrs Jatin Mashock hosts a Tuesday program on Mission Work in the Philippines featuring a playlet. Rev Walter W Vernon and Rev Glenda A Jones attend as guests. Church activities include worship, fellowship gatherings, and a weekend revival with pastor Rev Glande A Jones preaching at Mechanist Church Bailey Texas next Sunday.
James E Johnston a life long Carrollton resident died July 3 at his son J E Johnston Jr home after a long illness He leaves wife Marie two sons Rev Bari Johnston of Calvary Baptist Church Dallas and Tohenston of Dallas and one grandson Funeral services were at Firm Baptist Church with Rev C X Colton and Rev Henry Kinkeade officiating The obituary praises his church work character and faith and notes his widow and family.
We extend heartfelt thanks for the thoughtful remembrances and beautiful offerings given during the loss of our husband and father James Johnston Rey. We appreciate the kindness from friends and neighbors in this difficult time.
Addison Baptist Church launches revival on July 18 led by Rev. Dan Stzli with evening services and daily prayer groups. W. Odom to deliver sermons. public invited. event draws hundreds from the community.
Six Carrollton area FFA members travel to Houston for the annual state convention. Miss Barbara Hudler of Farmers Branch competes as a Sweetheart candidate while Paul Cailier Don Allen and Scott Mexander join R M Bagley and Mrs Oliver Letot. Crowds exceed 3000 at Shamrock Hotel as Glenn H McCarthy welcomes delegates and sponsors.
A preschool baby clinic will be held in Farmers Branch on July 20 starting at 10. Dr Fine will present and trained nurses will assist. Parents are urged to bring their children for the important event focused on infant care and immunization.
Mies Brimey Ann Bavell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Savell, exchanged vows with Mr J. W. Woods, son of Mr and Mrs J W Woods of Coppell, in a Sunday ceremony. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Thomas Sisk of Carrollton and Lamar Culpepper. One guest recently recovered from Taylor Hospital and is dating steadily, reports state.
The Carrollton Perry City Park cleanup began this week with Dallas County machinery assisting and city financing. Walter Blanton said weeds, ponds, and grading work would finish in a week, after which playground gear and restrooms will be installed. The Whitlock Addition houses, built by Lloyd Wynn Construction, are nearly complete with two-bedroom homes and garages under government supervision, with residents already moving in.
Jack Carson headlines the Texas L'il Darlin production at the State Fair Auditorium in Dallas, nightly through July 22 with Sunday matinees at 3 PM. The show features Carson’s versatility from comedy to singing and dancing, with Jet MacDonald and Freda Wayne among cast members.
Dr. William J. Keeler opens a chiropractic office at 1808 Broadway beside Katdher Beatty Shop. An open house is planned for Sunday July 45 from 8 until, with demonstrations and light refreshments. Keeler comes from Dallas where he practiced with his brother Dr. Clyde Keeler for two years.
Temple chairman Dr. G. W. Bradley reports the Texas Division of the American Cancer Society raised about 400000 this year. Executive committee aims for 500000 with volunteers and county campaigns. Sixty one counties surpassed goals while ten counties saw active organization. Brindley notes each additional donation is vital to fund junior clinics hospital projects and statewide education and service operations for the coming year.
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