Josey Lane Sees Mercury Vapor Lamps Turned On
Josey Lane in Carrollton and Farmers Branch was illuminated last week when 20 000 mercury vapor lamps, installed by Texas Power and Light Company, were officially activated by mayors Oley Attebury and R J Meinish. The upgraded thoroughfare links the two cities as residential growth surges and the new Carrollton High School opens nearby.
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Carrollton
Farmers Branch
Texas Power & Light Company
Oley Attebury
R. J. Meinnish
Reading Program Starts In Carrollton
The Summer Reading Program sponsored by Carrollton city and Dallas County Public Library begins with over 100 children enrolled. Kids travel by jet plane on a world tour and will earn a summer reading certificate after completion. The library operates Monday Wednesday and Thursday mornings 8 to 12, and the program ends the first week of August. Books are checked out from the high school library.
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Carrollton
Dallas County
Hurd to Speak to Home Builders at Dallas County Luncheon
Wayne Hurd vice chairman of the Parade of Homes will speak at the Farmers Branch Division Home Builders Association of Dallas County luncheon. The event June 20 at Brookhaven Country Club starts at 1 43 am with a report on the 1961 Parade of Homes winding up Sunday June 18.
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Farmers Branch
Home Builders Association
Dallas County
HBA
Parade of Homes
Wayne Hurd
Bill Knighton
Brookhaven Country Club
Mrs. Souter Attends PTA Safety Meeting in Austin
Mrs Souter attends a Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers safety assembly on the University of Texas campus June 5 7. The conference drew about 200 participants including state officials district safety chairs council representatives and consultants. She also took part in Council Seminar sessions June 7 8.
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Mrs. Souter
PTA
Robert Souter
Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers
University of Texas In
Austin
State Board of Managers
District Safety
Art Classes at Carrollton High School This Summer
Summer art classes at Carrollton High School begin Monday June 19 led by Mrs. Carl B. Compton. Evening painting class for adults and high school students runs 7 to 9, plus two morning sessions for children aged nine to twelve from 9 to 11. The program charges six dollars for six weeks. Compton trained at the Art Institute of Chicago, Louisiana State University, and the Escuela de Bellas Artes in Mexico, and holds a BA and Master of Education from North Texas State University.
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Carrollton High School
Carl B. Compton
Mrs. Compton
Art Institute of Chicago
Louisianna State University
Escuela de Bellas Artes of Mexico
North Texas State University
Southwestern University
Mexico
North Texas
Water Carnival and Miss Carrollton Contest Saturday
Carrollton public pool hosts annual water carnival and Miss Carrollton pageant Saturday at 8 pm. The event at 1300 Ryan features skits games races and clown diving by 100 plus youth with contestants Virginia Ivey Jan Oren Glenda Tipps Judy Stark and others. Judges include Mayor R J McInnish Abe Goodfrey and a Dallas modeling school model.
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Carrollton
Ryan
Miss Carrollton
Virginia Ivey
Jan Oren
Glenda Tipps
Judy Stark
Judy Reneau
Elizabeth Ross
Diane Blalack
Mike Berry
Candy Sadler
Cynthia O'Neill
Mary Mitchell
Pamela Jones
R. J. McInnish
Abe Goodfrey
Dallas
Willis McCabe Wins $10 At Carrollton Golf Center
During the first week of operation at the Carrollton Golf Center a mirror in the target was broken. Willis McCabe, 14, of 13854 Horseside in Farmers Branch, won $10 for teeing off his sixth golf ball.
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New
Carrollton Golf Center
George Cotten
Willis McCabe
Heartside
Farmers Branch
Plan proposed for hospital located in South Carrollton
The article outlines a hospital project in South Carrollton with zoning approvals and site details. It notes a signing of a contract with the Chicago Cubs for Morris Galloway, an 18 year old Carrollton High catcher, including a modest bonus and potential future earnings. It mentions council actions on zoning for a site south of Universal Control, parking plans, and other city actions including bank depositories and park improvements.
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South
Carrollton
Morris Galloway
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Bill Capps
Carrollton High School
Ralph. McRae
Universal Control
South Broadway
Dr. McRae
Chronicle Claims Local News Supremacy in Carrollton
The Chronicle asserts it prints more local news than any paper in Carrollton, boasting top total circulation among daily weekly and throw-away competitors.
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THE
Chronicle
Carrollton
Carrollton Opens Summer Recreation Program For Youth
The Carrollton Summer Recreation Program began with about 75 children playing ping pong horseshoes badminton croquet and more. Activities run each Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 9 am to noon at Thomas Park with a free swim and races plus archery instruction starting Saturday 9 am taught by Dutch Allen.
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Carrollton
Carrollton Pool
the Thomas Park
Thomas Park
Dutch Allen
Carrollton High School Awards List Highlights Student Honors
Awards were released for Carrollton High School students at year end. Recipients include Kathy Odom in Spanish, Douglas Kallies in biology, Danny Gray in agricultural science, Bobby Lewellen in journalism, Mike Stringfellow in art, Raylene Mitchell in dramatics, Marsha Morris in history, and a social science award to an unnamed recipient.
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Carrollton High School
Kathy Odom
Douglas Kallies
Danny Gray
Bobby Lewellen
Mike Stringfellow
Raylene Mitchell
Marsha Morris
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Josey Lane
Oley Attebery
Ers
Hurd
Galloway
Lions
Morristown
Tenn
Thelma Hunt
Elm
Carrollton High
Fox & Jacobs
Belt Line
Webb Chapel Roads
Dallas County League of Municipalities
Sandra Gray
Elaine
Conn
Robbie Plummer
Susan Bowers
Sharon Marsh
Waiwood Village
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