22 Jun 1928
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1928
Page
1
The article cites statistics showing a rising divorce rate from the late 19th to early 20th century, with women achieving a growing share of divorces. It notes 1887 figures, the 1900s totals, and a shift in grounds from desertion to mutual dissatisfaction, highlighting increased female independence and changing norms.
The No 1 ball team led by pitcher Jardcastle won 6 to 2 at Avenison Park Dallas to start the second half of the schedule. Dub Cro ner doubled driving in two, Thweatt and Reeder added timely hits. Farmers Branch boys move to second place as Knox street stays first after Sunday results.
The passage argues for a strong pivot to unite parties focused on mathematics by urging Stop Look and Listen. It suggests the keeper of figures may soon advise that change has come and that marriage could revert to old-time channels if care is not taken.
A church league program outlines missionary motives for today with speakers including Jeni, Carl Ross, Mrs Squibb, and Joe Connally. It notes sermons on motive adequacy, revising motives, and scriptural readings, while reporting a county trip by Dayla and family, and planning a Baptist church dinner on election day July 28.
Mrs Eneua Feaver suffered injury to her left index finger when a log jammed the door shut on it during a night incident. She fainted, struck her head, and Paul Hardcastle carried her to Dallas for emergency care where the finger was dressed. The bone is badly mashed but no amputation planned.
A text describes a regular Tuesday gathering in Carrollton Bremen with a wagon ride and a medical mishap involving Walter Kennedy. It explains money as a token representing labor, stored and issued for community task funding, urging use of stored labor to support local and national wellbeing while condemning hoarding and idleness.
A Frisco man urges a strict stance against gambling in society and business, citing broad social concerns. The report notes opposition to games of chance at venues, and mentions the broader debate over gambling as a social feature, with local events and figures tied to the discussion.
The 1925 Collin County harvest saw wheat sold to Hughston Grain Co. at Plutio and Tewaxton, grown by L.8. McKay in Renner. Wheat price averaged 1.85 per bushel with 24 bushels per ware and two cars shipped to Beguin and Stamford. Production figures and local social notes follow in fragmented local items.
Rev Witkin and Mrs Wilkin arrived home Monday evening after a long drive from Northern Iowa. The trip included a 1046 mile speedometer reading and a tale of a swift but wondrous journey. They reported losing nothing but a few valuables, while Mey Wilkin’s mother plans to stay with them for a time.
Union Baptist features a program led by President Gertrude Holmann with contributors Pandella Webb and Ruby Victory. The service includes scripture readings by Mrs Wade Myteo and piano by Sule Baye, with songs titled Prayer and Shadow of the Almighty.
The Chamber of Commerce will hold its second monthly banquet on Tuesday night, June 20, in the basement of the M. I Church. It will be an Educational Night with speakers addressing educational matters and practical home guidance. A good turnout is expected and all are urged to attend despite other commitments.
Lou Forbes returns to the Palace Theatre as band and stage director after a months absence in Denver following his departure from Dallow. Art Landry, the Victor recording artist, accompanied Forbes, then Bien Whitmer joined the crew. All enjoyed strong popularity and Forbes will likely receive a warm ovation when he reappears on Saturday night June 2.
Carrollton announces a July celebration to mark the completion of a major sewer project. City officials outline a parade and civic program with merchant, dairyman, and farmer participants. Committees and officials named to organize the event and traffic control.
Epworth Hi League presents a program led by J. W. Gravley and Frances Gravley featuring Song No. 99 and Scripture readings. Rev. D. Ay Ross leads prayers, with various titled references to readers, songs, and messages noted by names such as J. W. Santora and Clifton Nubiey.
Minnow Pent amd Maw Taborof Outlaw with Walter Baluior and companions returned to the home of Mes Skinieg a Barones Henry Noble and wife O Lawes and wife of Burris after a weekend journey from Tyler. The group traveled by rail and noted the route through Lale Worth with Oliver Godtray in attendance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.