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Newspaper

Carrollton Chronicle

Location

Carrollton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1928

Page

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Read Announces for Representative in Dallas Primary

John C. Read announces his candidacy for representative in the Dallas area. A bond practitioner with 19 years in Dallas and four with Church Reed & Bane, he is recognized as a leading attorney. His platform seeks economy in state spending and tax cuts, with the automobile tax singled out as excessive. The Democratic primary is scheduled for June 28.

Carrollton Toyo Ci Reid Fiscom Read Bond Dallas Church, Reed & Bane Ois Itis Bach

Growth of Hair Like Roots Found Near Kim Thicket Well

A fragmentary notice describes a strange growth resembling fine hair found near a well in Kim Thicket. The roots, about sixteen feet long and silver in color, clogged a pump by entering a smaller pipe through a rusted hole. Local report notes the well pump could not operate and attributes the growth to water renewal by tree roots.

Grawley & Kennedy Kim

Cobtem Fields This Wooted Tale in Dower Gardens

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Cobtem fields and a tall feature in dower gardens. The text indicates unfamiliar phrasing and unusual spellings, with no clear event participants dates or locations. Further readable details are insufficient to form a solid news item.

Gasoline Explosion Injures Archer City Worker

J W McCoy was injured by a gasoline explosion while working near Archer City on the 16th. He was hospitalized in Wichita Falls then returned to his parents’ home before being sent to Parkland Hospital in Dallas for treatment. He suffered severe burns to his body and arms from the blast and was attempting to pump water when gasoline ignited. He escaped into a pool of water, reducing some injuries, but faces a long recovery.

J. W. McCoy Archer City Wichita Falla W. W. McCoy Parkland Hospital Dallas J. W Sayred

Revival at Union Baptist Church Sees Steady Attendance

Rain hindered first week but forty to fifty attend every morning with stronger night crowds. Carl Thompson leads choir and sings solos while preaching by a speaker named The Home of the Redeemed is the upcoming Sunday theme. Services continue next week and the public is invited to join worship.

Union Baptist Church Carl ‘Thompson Ser+vicus Redeemed Thompson

Farmers Branch Revival Closes Week After Five Conversions

The Methodist and Baptist congregations in Farmers Branch report revival meetings at the Baye Jist church, led by minister Rey Barker not Rev Ramsey. Meetings began Tuesday night and will continue through next Sunday, with five conversions noted amid a strong international mood as attendees reflect on faith.

Farmers Rey Barker Ramsey

Friends and Friendships in a Year of Political Strife

A Dallas reader urges tolerance and factual discussion after an election to preserve friendships. The letter from Southay emphasizes keeping lines open with friends on the day after voting and avoiding haste that harms relationships during political discourse.

Southay Dallas

Keep Calm and Truthful in the Political Fight

A dated political appeal urges calmness and honesty in public life. The author, Biaton Amathong of Dallas, asks readers to study platforms and avoid factional rage, warning that prejudice and ignorance fuel party fealty and urging careful, truthful judgment before November.

Owl Sald Dave Dorane Biaton Amathong Hin Street Dallas

Higgins Rally Seeks Support For Higgins Candidacy

A Saturday campaign rally in Carrollton drew activists for Mike Higgins with speeches and songs. Dell Smith delivered news of H. C. Guinn’s death in Laredo, noted as a longtime Carrollton resident and pillar of the Baptist church, eliciting strong local sorrow. Brown from Dallas visited Mrs. W. Ramney.

Dell Smith Hlu H.C. Guinn Laredo Guinn Pirat Baptist Charess Carrollton

Johonie Asher Seeks Constable Precinct 2 Run

Tohonie H. Ashor announces for Constable Precinct No 2. Mr Asher, 87, resident of Precinct 2, promises strict enforcement of law. Former State Ranger and longtime officer in Amarillo Borger Johnson Dallas counties pledges to be on call day or night and to serve faithfully the community.

Tohonie H. Ashor Asher Amarillo Texas Borger Torus Mextay Randall County Sberi Johnson County Aberiff Dallas County John Lawrence Mess Quite Tees

Money Making Farm Booklet Promises Valuable Farming Tips

A 1927 Dallas County pamphlet titled Money Making Farm outlines profitable methods for farmers, claiming a sample farmer raised 200 bars of soap and earned $45,000 in a year by refining, producing, and selling goods. The booklet promises free copies by request to Roy Trapard, Secretary Sat Fully of Exis, Dallas, Demis.

Ulo Dallas County Wit

Will Hold Final Rally In Tyrer and Dettersen County

A final rally is planned for Tyrer and Dettersen spryets near Tyrer on Wednesday at 70 amid foggy weather. County employees weigh appeals at Lier meeting as rain threatens to mulch cotton, with fears of wet conditions impacting staple crops and yields.

Dalle Tyrer Dettersen Aida Dallae Lier

Miss Erma Sinder Leads Southern Trip with Chastains

Miss Erma Sinder Alvis Sinder and Kidie Chastain depart Carrollton early Sunday morning with Jerry Chastain and wife for a southern excursion. They will travel to Dallas Roscoe Burling and study the Mexicas and country visiting Meslon then spend weeks exploring the southern region and its people.

Miss Erma Alvis Sinder Kidie Chastain Yexa Jerry Chastain Carrollton Chastain Dallas Ata A.m Tne Roscoe Siscler Burlingen Taut

Dallas Chamber Publishes Aviation Feature on Air Mail Rate

The Dallas Chamber of Commerce magazine highlights lower air mail rates to speed out of state mail. It notes a one ounce letter for cents and ten cent for each extra ounce, urging use of air service. The issue also includes a tribute to George A. Lavy, newly arrived from Denver, now leading Burrest Lawn Cemetery south of Carrollton.

Dallas George A. Lavy Denver Colo Burest Lawn Caretollton

Hal Hood Rally Draws Large Crowd in Gar tun

A Saturday rally for Hal Hood drew a large crowd in Gar tun with speakers addressing an eager audience. Despite limited visibility, attendees listened intently as speeches aimed to promote Hood’s cause and future plans.

Gartun Hal Hood Aberitt Fall Vister Liespenkora

Carrollton School Exhibition Impresses Austin Officials

The Carrollton School exhibit sent to Austin last term made a strong impact. Of the 100 pounds sent, eighty were retained for display, and the management reported Carrollton had the best all around exhibit in the state. The piece notes growing school size brings better equipment and services for students.

Carrolltom School Austin Carrollton School

Celebrate Birthday and Wedding Anniversary at the Squibb Home

Last Sunday July 22 a family celebration at W T Squibb home in Carrollton honored Andrew Tualwon of Dallas and the Squibb couple’s wedding anniversary and birth date. Twenty three guests gathered around a long table for an elegant repast prepared by Mrs Squibb with socializing amid flowers and decorations. Nearby visitors included Mr and Mrs Andrew Jackson of Dallas and daughter and B J Sorvells of Paris.

W. T. Squiob Carrollton Andrew Tualwon Dallas Mra Squibb Andrew Jackson Mra. Squibb B. J. Sorvells Parts

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