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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1952
Page
1
A Farmers Branch church column reports guest ministers Rev. Gene Newman and Rev. Ray Hartline, upcoming speakers Rev. Carraway and Rev. Howard Williams, and local activities. It notes the education building fund balance, a stroke hospital update for Glen Templin, a California earthquake incident involving Mrs. Lori Thurlow, and several vacation and WSCS activities.
Recreation Director Frank Purleid lists activities for Wednesday through the end of the week. A pet show with first to third prizes, and a bicycle ride event are planned, with separate boys and girls classes and activities for children.
Funeral services were conducted at 1 pm Saturday at First Church for Mrs Mollie Vandergriff 72 of Dallas County native of Tennessee. Burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery followed under Rhoton Funeral Home. She died Friday in Dallas. Survivors include her husband J T Vandergriff and three sons Gordon Vandergriff Irving Jack Vandergriff Dallas Fort Worth. two daughters Dor othy O Dell Dallas Bobbie Collins Fort Worth. a brother J M Hudgins Adaton. a sister Oxttie Hastings Amarillo. many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Galveston publisher David Leavell denounces insinuations about Governor Allan Shivers and a 1948 Galveston yacht trip. He cites the governor’s visit with family, officials, and civic figures as a routine leisure cruise, reiterating no impropriety. The piece frames political tensions as partisan and unsubstantiated speculation during a Democratic convention period.
The Christian Women’s Fellowship met in the church parlor led by Dr. Nina Calhoun with Mrs. L M Jones presiding. A revival starting September 7 and a rummage sale were discussed along with other church matters. Members prepared for youth events at Camp Woodyard and Texas Christian University with the state youth convention in Abilene. Huy Calhite returned from New York and New Jersey to resume as organist. The Chancel Choir held a post rehearsal fellowship with 18 members. next week’s service features Whispering Hope.
The Cartelian Lions Club announces its annual carnival on August 22 and 23 on the Square. President Abe Jodtney outlined plans to boost ticket sales and raise funds for community welfare. Committee members include J C Forester, C W Ramsey, C K Vine Gleve, Huewert Terry, Ray Powey, and Dr John Mitel. State Sen George Parkhouse spoke at last week’s meeting.
Morton and family and Mim Mayfield family thank friends for kind words, flowers and support after the loss of a loved one. Mr and Mrs Cit Collingsworth and family join in expressing gratitude.
The Chronicle announces the weekly paper will delete one issue for vacation. The August 1 edition will be missed while the Maday period July 24 through August 2 includes the business office closure. Cooperation is requested.
Senator George Parkhouse and County Judge Lew Sterrett were favored in the Carrollton Partners Branch area as polls opened for the Democratic Primary. Contested district races include Place 5 Joe Pool Earl Luna Place 6 Manuel Deluak Tom King Place 7 Douglas Bergman Walter Reid Everett F Collins for the 63rd District Judge contest. Polls open at the city mall from 7 am to 7 pm with long ballots prompting voters to cast their ballots promptly.
City officials told Monday's meeting that upper Hutton Branch extension could cost over 42000 and letters were sent to three railroads asking for share of funds. An official said one company would participate with two others expected to follow. County and Katy Railroad also plan to finance the north Boulevard Street channel work. Also on the agenda was amending a motion to require no pay for extra Monday meetings during August and beyond, plus Traffic Commission study of a new Traffic Ordinance. A motion approved Wood’s pay at the same rate as police during the variation period.
Evangelist Lester Rolott, former pastor of Beesind Baptist Church in Corpus Christi, headlines a tent revival Aug 27 81 sponsored by Carrollton and Farmers Branch Baptist churches. Rolott has two years in evangelistic work and operates a Christian Day School in Corpus Christi serving kindergarten through fifth grade to about two thousand attendees.
Voters seeking both Eisenhower support and local office influence must pledge Democrat loyalty for the July primary. The pledge requires declaring as a Democrat and agreeing to back Democratic nominees, with no presidential nominees listed on the ballot. Legal considerations may affect voters choosing July 26 activity.
The Republican Freemet on vention for local Pot will be held at the American Legion Wall on Saturday July 96 at yam. Presimct 7percent, the Republican convention will meet at Mrs nek Me Alexander home starting at 2 pm. Carrollton Democrats report a meeting at Community House at pm.
A Texas primary issue prompts voters to choose a party and risk penalties for supporting multiple parties in the same primary or convention. The law targets cross party voting and party-switching implications for local and state offices.
Congressman Lindley Beckworth, U S Senate hopeful, spoke at a local venue after a brief speech. He noted a poll showing 147 votes counted and expressed confidence in victory, recalling his roots as a former student born in Kunfman County.
An insurance notice warns Ms Coker Insurance Agency about potential liability for damages. The fragment mentions financial responsibility and a vague advisory tone.
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