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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1951
Page
1
Local notes report visits from Birmingham and Dallas relatives, a 12 day eastern trip, and several injuries with slow recoveries. Mrs. Ta Mae Chambers toes injury, Mrs. Bob Knight foot injury, and Trowell family members discussed. Also mentions motor trip to northern sites, new visitors, and a planned lodge installation on July 1 with refreshment.
REWPIE DOLL former newspaperman turned showman plans his Rennie comic capers tour here in May Two or Three acts with no pianist. Doll notes he writes his own songs and dances and has produced several popular ballads. He recently performed at the American Legion Hall for a Legion Auxiliary meeting after moving to Texas from the West Coast.
The Brotherhood Organization of the Past Baptist Church invites all Curwailton men to hear Jesse Bolin of Dallas, a lay preacher and auto dealer, on Monday night July 4 at 8 pm. Bolin speaks of daily Christian living and aims to bless listeners with his testimony. Mollie Ann Wandergewitt is noted as the first great grandchild born June 20 at St Pact Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne W McCurty.
Last Sunday morning a detailed installation service was held for the Woman's Society of Christian Service officers. Elected officials include President Mex Burr and Vice President Mrs Davie Durrett with other secretaries and coordinators named for promotion, missionary education, social relations, spiritual life, student work, youth work, and children's work.
Dr Wilton Wagner announces two doctors join to open Carrollton and Lewisville clinics in remodeled former offices. Each clinic will span about 4000 square feet with air conditioning, X ray, diathermy and lab facilities. Dr Raber Woodward will run offices in both states. Dr Robert B Palmer leads Lewisville Clinic with Texas Medical School degree and WWII service.
Advertising copy must be submitted by Monday at 5 pm due to July 4 falling on Wednesday. Submissions after the cutoff will run in the following week’s issue. earlier is preferred.
Carrollton prepares for Pioneer Days with Cowboys and stars arriving for three days of events. The Lions Club will install officers July 5 with Marvin Loving as president and two new directors named. The town plans a western themed celebration featuring parades, fiddle contests, and the Josey Rancho rodeo attracting thousands.
The Service Committee of the Methodist Christian Churches Vacation Bible School distributed old clothing and surplus craft supplies to Rankin Chapel and Wesley Community Center in Dallas. The Bible school's two week tour concluded June 24 with these field trips.
A forthcoming marriage between Norma Joyer Truitt and Larry Kinsey was revealed in Dallas. Norma is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Truitt of Delta, and Larry is the son of Mr and Mrs Wimary Kinsey.
Postmaster announces 315 new mail boxes added at Carrollton's local post office bringing total to 585. Boxes will be assigned to applicants at the next quarter starting July 1 as resident numbers grow. Mr Isom credits Lloyd Wynn and Mrs Lowrey for installation help and building access.
Dr Hob Gray of the University of Texas reports teachers remain the scarcest commodity in the education labor market. Librarians high in demand. recommendation notes need for guidance counselors and women’s physical health education teachers in high schools.
The Van Horn Mountains area in Texas shows feldspar deposits and minerals used as porcelain glue and in some loss forms. The University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology reports the deposits are located in Culberson and surrounding counties in a new bulletin.
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