29 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1928
Page
1
A patriotic editorial urges Eternal Vigilance as the price of liberty. It recalls the Declaration of Independence and the early struggles, calling for civic duty, education, and informed voting to sustain democracy and national unity. It warns against immigration policy limits and stresses responsible public service.
A Bantam hen invaded a pigeon nest owned by Dave Halley and laid an egg among the pigeons new brood. The resulting chick hatched as a bantam, leaving Mother Pigeon astonished as the nest produced a chick unlike the rest. Dave Bailey solved the mystery by explaining the odd interlude and reinforcing the old debate on motherhood in birds.
Program notes list officers and speakers for a 2024 senior league meeting. President Bewirting, Leader Carl Ross, Beatrice Gravley, and others present with songs, prayers, Scripture readings, remarks on America, education, and government. Includes song numbers 283, 27, 241 and benediction by Bro Ross.
A fragmented program note describes patriotic themes, citizenship guidance, and a town event. Mentions President wf. Gravley and vendors GW Sanford, with references to songs, prayers, and local figures. The garbled text references a family event with Father Tompson and sister Maggie, plus community involvement.
A Pennsylvania delegation to the Democratic National Convention spent Saturday in Dallas arriving by special train at 9 45 am and touring the city by auto.187 delegates traveled, with praise for Dallas hospitality and homes. The group toured Adolphus Hotel, shared luncheon, and later spent the evening in Fort Worth before returning. Several named delegates and local officials were noted, including Joe Gulley and H G Means, with remarks on the delegation’s ties to the Keystone State and its pioneers.
A Sunday School group from PH McMurray held a picnic at Reverchon Park on a Thursday evening. Twenty three members attended and officers were elected before lunch. The event featured games and socializing with casual mention of interior repairs and market plans.
A 19th century parade shows Carrollton line up with Marshall J R Davis, aides Will Smith and Clarence Hayes, a drum major, animal mascots, and bands from Amarillo and Love Meld Texas. Officials including Mayor Good, City Council, and citizens ride wagons marking 50 years in town. Displays include autos from various eras, a dry closet, plumbing goods, fire department, water works, and a float with girls. After the parade, volunteers demonstrate firefighting abilities and water flow to the scene while warning streets to stay clear for safety.
Carrollton plans a formal completion ceremony for the sewer system on Thursday July 12. Georg B L Myers leads a day program highlighting civic leadership, with a parade committee including W. B. Vinson and G. W. Myers. Community activities aim to showcase progress and community spirit.
The Garrolston Chamber of Commerce held its weekly banquet at the Methodist church with the Missionary Society serving. Attendees enjoyed a well-arranged program focusing on education, with speeches by Prof Gunstresm and Dr Nichols, praises for local schools, and discussions on bond issues to improve school facilities.
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