Carrollton Firemen Open Racing Season
Carrollton Firemen open the season with a dogged crowd as Irving wins the Foot Race and Grand Prairie takes the Wagon Race. Officials from Grapevine Lewisville Irving and Carrollton timed and penalized events, with final times and penalties reported. The meet showcased favorable conditions and included notes on threshing time in Dallas County.
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Carrollton
Irving
Carrellini
Grand Prairie
Garrvilion
Thin Tree
Grapevine
Lewisville
Petultins
Nozze
Plug
June Teenth Celebrations Planned by Colored Folks
Colored folks set June Teenth observances with two picnics planned in the territory. One on Preston Road about ten miles west of here and another near Heads Grove north of Carrollton. Carrollton and Grapevine crowds are expected to attend, with Lewisville joining in. white participants and church ministers noted. Wreston Road Picnic features White Rock and Elm Thicket teams, promising a festive day with games and a grand time anticipated.
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Preston Road
Here
Heads Grove
Carrollton
Lewisville
Etakurs
Carpullion
Wreston Road
Report on Carrollton grand jury from 1928 discussed
Speakers recalled a fifteen page grand jury report and investigations that had dim slow progress then. The report could not be found at the courthouse, and attendees argued attention to the matter might have prevented later irregularities. Reverend Pete Thompson preached at the Methodist church while the Vernon family attended SMU baccalaureate services for Ruth Vernon.
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Che
Carrollton
Timo
Court House
Pete Thompson
Sarmers Branch
W. N. Vernon
SMU
Misa Ruth
Vernon
Groven B 'Shep
Candidates Present at Carrollton Meeting in Quiet Campaign Night
A crowded Carrollton gathering heard candidates for Tax Collector, County Clerk, District Clerk, Legislature, Sheriff, Judge, Commissioner and Representative present to address voters. Speeches praised records and urged voter support, with follow up meetings in Grand Prairie and Seagoville and ongoing campaign activity amid school and local audit concerns.
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Corrojllon
Argu
Hugh Tharalson
Zimmerman
Grady Hight
W. C. Lemmon
Carmichael
Jack Fisher
Fisher
S. Tilden Jackson
Sarah T. Hughes
Smith
Hal Hood
Seagoville
Noland G. Williams
Criminal District Court No
Claude Werterfeld
R. L
Bob) Murt
Grand Prairie
Card of Thanks Expressing gratitude after death
The Card of Thanks thanks friends for support during the death of a husband and father. It mentions life insurance as a dependable, practical financial aid in emergencies and notes a meeting where neighbors shared refreshments and congratulations for service members.
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Melvin
Wanda
Bitsien
Legtal Reserve Company
Irving Firemen Picnic in Irving on July 2
The Irving Firemen announce a district picnic in Irving on Saturday July 2. They urged firemen friends and nearby townspeople to attend, promising a grand day with shade and rooms for attendees. Citizens are asked to mark calendars and plan to go.
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Irving
Irving Onla
Natural Resources Texaa and Mineral Wealth Overview
Natural Resources Texas shows extensive pine and lumber areas. Petroleum development drives the economy with new fields appearing yearly. Production in 1928 averaged about 700,000 barrels daily. Natural gas lines feed Denver and major midwestern cities. The state leads U S sulphur output at 99 percent, with mercury and silver in the west. Coal mines yield about 2,000,000 tons annually along with gypsum potash and iron ore.
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Texaa
Denver
Kansas City
Chicago
Indianapolis
United States
Carrollton Epworth delegates attend Sherman Assembly
Carrollton Epworth League sent delegates J W Gravley Bonnie Fay Magendra and Beatrice Gravley as alternate to the Sherman Assembly with Leroy Crow Paulie Thornton driving them. Ruth Vernon Viol Myura also attended. Several chart attendees from Care Volion and Poem ers Branch attended, while ex students reunion events occurred at CIA in Denton.
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J. W. Gravley
Bonnie Fay Magendra
Beatrice Gravley
Carrollton Epworth League
Assembly of Sherman
Leroy Crow
Paulie Thornton
Ruth Vernon
Viol
Jayella Myura
Fom Carevolion
Poemers Branch
Texas
Trade Day Idea For Carrollton Farmers
A letter from W Hoffmann proposes a monthly Trades Day in Carrollton to boost barter among farmers. He envisions a designated town auction where residents bring items to exchange for goods or cash, with free auctioneers in some towns. The plan aims to reserve space and avoid crowds, turning trade into a community gathering with drawings and prizes.
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Afr
Martin
Dallan News
Schoffelmeier
Carrollton
Plano
McKinney
Ladonia
Oth
Tores
Hoffmann
Carrollton Weekend Visitor Notes and Local Events
Mr and Mrs Paul Hardcastle and their young son visited Carrollton relatives Sunday then returned to Beaumont Tuesday. Cleo Whitlock earned a BA from State Teachers College at Denton and returned home Friday. Jalie Nyfeler’s car rolled over near Grand Baling with minor injuries. Carrollton Fire Chief Ch Chuvusin and delegate attended the State Firemen Convention in Austin. Beatrice Gravley attended the CIA Ex-Students reunion in Denton over the weekend.
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Paul Hardcastle
Carrollton
Dallas
Emma Hardcastle
Alvin C.P. Irby
Beaumont
Cleo Whitlock
State Teachers College
Denton
Dt. Whitlock
Noble Whitlock
Lewis Ryed
Jalie Nyfeler
Grand Baling
Ch. Chuvusin
IT. T
Beatrice Gravley
CIA
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Carrollton Firemen
Dallua
J.T. Bhoton
Petention Hama
Gres Rs
Dalla County
Minnie Dearing
George Groves
Lord Waa
R. M. Neely
Smith & Wesson
Atyle Platel
Robert Milton Nuely
Mea. G
Fred Smith Gravel Co
Union Baptist Church
E. L. Jones
Blooming Grove
Usals
L. M. James
Bob Knight
Cap Lowrey
Walter Hamilton
Claude Knight
Jim Shuster
Nixon
Willie Sylva
Loyd Sook
Clare Vinson
Walter Evans
Lem Cromer
Forest Lawn
Newly
Mes
Rene Nvely
FP Newly
Oscar Fyke
Ats
Sunford
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Thornton
Paden
Rhotom
Moat
Memunrat
Afarith Marcantile Bank & Trust Company of Texas
Texas Capital
Bol Patterson
George
Watt
Natural Resources
Sherman
Mitwoo Janie
Annie Stark
Tanner
Mra. Jones
Fred Chambers
Wit
Whistler
Ft Worth
J Hardin Perry
Trevaphr
Boreandy Tea
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