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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1932
Page
1
The article notes a June 21 1932 start for a new tax on banks and trust companies requiring a 10 percent levy on certain transactions and 2 cents per money instrument. collectors must pass charges to account holders. It warns of lien effects on balances and cites July 6 postal rate increases.
Frank Wilson announces for judge of the 95th District Court at a meeting in Dallas County Texas. He pledges impartiality and courtroom reform, cites experience as a lawyer, and aims to reduce court costs by consolidating reporters and ensuring fair treatment for all citizens.
Report fragment from The Carrollsom Chronicle notes Arthur Good and others preparing for a threshing duty at home. Mentions Jiba, Halrcusa, George, Henson, and a Marber shop notury in brief, unclear context.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindnesses during the bereavement of son and brother. The note recalls heartfelt sympathy and temperate memories, signed by Mr. and Mrs. G P Nowly and Mr. and Mrs. J L Sanford, Mc and Mrs. C W Fyke. It also mentions the National Bicentennial Essay Contest with June 24 as the award date and notes many California students entered. J W Gravley is noted as now employed at a local service station.
Mrs Minnie Bridgefarmer wife of Dr A J Bridgefarmer died at her Carrollton home Tuesday morning June 18 1932 at 8 40 o clock Funeral was held in Melissa Church Thursday at 2 o clock Interment was in Wilson Chapel cemetery five miles east of McKinney She survived by her husband and one son Fred Bridgefarmer of Melissa two brothers W R Wilson of Kansas City Mo and George H Wilson of McKinney Thebridgesimer had moved to Carrollton in February 1980 from Melissa Collin county where they were well regarded She had been bedfast for twelve weeks born November 30 1876 aged 55 years six months and fourteen days.
Schedule outlines filing deadlines for county candidates and county chairman on June 18. June 20 county executive committee to set ballot order and costs, with a five member subcommittee. June 23 first campaign expense statement due, June 7 last day to file. June 26 final ballot fee due. name must be paid by June 25. First primary July 28. Second primary August 27.
Pupils wishing to transfer to Carrollton schools must apply through County Superintendent H. L. Guerner in Dallas before August 1, 1982. All students seeking transfer are advised to take notice. SCHOOL BOARD
Ted Long, busy with Nin bows, labored Sunday to prepare twenty supers for storage. He plans comb honey sales to customers as bees bring in honey this season. Long reports thirty two colonies at work and expects plenty of honey to dispose of soon. J B Burton of Maud Ohio visits the area to spend the summer with his grandfather W F Vinson.
A native of Texas born and raised on a Central Waat farm and a public school teacher turned lawyer. He practiced in Dallas eight years, bills himself in a law firm with James O'Conner, and adheres to Church of Christ. He argues for economical government, constitutional loyalty, and tax reform to ease burdens while opposing unnecessary public offices and real estate liens transfers. He urges foreclosure redemption provisions and streamlined highway patrol costs. Continued on page 2.
A public gathering is planned in Carrollton Saturday night June 18 with several candidates speaking. Advertised speakers include Joust Coffman for District Attorney and Smoot h Schmid for Sheriff. Andrew J. Priest will open his campaign Monday night. A Farmers Branch event with candidate speaking is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon and night, followed by a Carrollton vs Farmers Branch girls baseball game in the afternoon.
Marion Good and family return from Chicago where they had resided for years and are now located in Care rolltom. They drove back Tuesday night after leaving Sunday morning in poor weather and a flat tire marred the trip. The Good family held a picnic in Revershon park, Dellan, Sunday with most members present for a big dinner and afternoon gathering.
The Womens Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Monday in a Special Guest Day program with vocal and instrumental performances and a talk by Miss Elizabeth Cox of Dull comparing God’s garden to Mowers. The meeting aimed to gain new members and reported success with five new members. Reporter John Ryder announced a weekly cash giveaway at 1:00 AM Saturdays, inviting participation. Mrs Judge Pippin and Mire Folsom of Dallas visited Mrs E T Lewis on Tuesday.
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