Candidates Speak in Carrollton Campaign Night
A crowd heard state candidates and local officials in Carrollton Friday night. Speakers from District Clerk to Tax Assessor discussed qualifications and platforms, with L.A. Woods and others highlighted.
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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1938
Page
1
A crowd heard state candidates and local officials in Carrollton Friday night. Speakers from District Clerk to Tax Assessor discussed qualifications and platforms, with L.A. Woods and others highlighted.
Dell Smith moves toward a new residence in the Grove area north of Pettycreek, east of Denton street on Cottonwood street. Contractor O C Cushion built a five room home with sleeping porch, modern conveniences, and grounds arranged for a hammock and awing. Occupancy expected within a short time for Mr and Mrs Dell Smith.
C F Godfrey age born 1868 in Sruail Tyoduna died in Colorado Springs at St Francis Hospital July 9 1998 Funeral services held Monday at 4 informant note. Survived by two daughters Mrs R I McMullt and Mrs Luckey both of Colorado Springs.
The writer thanks friends and neighbors for expressions of condolence and sympathy. They note letters telegrams and flowers as kind tokens of thoughtfulness and sympathy during a bereavement.
Voters face a countdown of eight days to determine whether a runoff will decide the candidate's fate. The inquiry centers on who will advance and the potential impact on local races and policy directions.
A lively evening event gathers candidates and workers as crowds disperse. The write up notes the scene, the platform setup, and the emphasis on qualifications while inviting people to attend and learn about the approaches.
Hatton W Sumners addresses friends about his role on a Senate committee investigating trusts and monopolies. He defends his loyalty to Roosevelt while noting occasional policy disagreements and his duty to independent thinking. He recounts attending Roosevelt’s Texas visit and his belief in constructive, not partisan, action.
Pearl Smith, trusted in civil deputy roles for the sumstable and sheriff offices, is described as the most qualified candidate for district clerk. Lawyers and county residents praise her courthouse service as top notch as she seeks to win the first primary amid a strong supporter push.
A damaged letter fragment shows a formal request or pledge from a long serving official seeking to serve during a great national emergency. The text mentions many years of service and loyalty to colleagues and district, with a prospective role in the national crisis.
Tom Sessions a Dallas County attorney seeks the Democratic nomination for the State Senate in the July primary. He touts reducing government costs, banning lobbyists from the legislature, codifying statutes, and avoiding new taxes. He emphasizes independence from special interests, civil service reform, and targeted pensions, while outlining a path to efficient governance and dedicated constituent service.
Attorney General William McCraw plans a July 22 closing speech to a county wide rally at Fair Park in Dallas County. Supporters from Carrollton and nearby areas will travel to honor the gubernatorial candidate, promising one of the largest political rallies in the county.
Barrington, noveliag and writer on economic and ecological subjects, argues Thompson is the better choice for governor. He notes political manipulation by illied corpora vans and criticizes efforts to confuse voters. Mrs. Clifford Mayes of Dallas visits with her parents, accompanied by her sister.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a man connected to the university and law work, mentioning tutoring students, a spouse with two sons, and active state Senate duties. The passage is garbled with names and dates incomplete, making a precise event or identity difficult to determine from the readable portions.
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