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Carrollton Chronicle

Location

Carrollton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1950

Page

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Crosthwait seeks re election for Dal County representative

John L. Crosthwait veteran Dal County politics announces candidacy for re election to Place 1 in the Legislature. He touts seniority, vows opposition to high taxes and costly expenditures, points to past support for prison reform, road bonds and mental institutions, and highlights service on the Municipal and Private committees.

John L. Crosthwait Dal‘tna Dans County John L. Croxthnwait Grosthrwalt Crosthwelt Dalles Junior Chamber of Commerce Langue of Women Voters Southwestern Medical Rehoot Duras Perm Bell Conservation Foster Tas

Lions Club installs officers and committees

The Oak Cliff Lions Club announced officer appointments and committee assignments. Named were trustees for Constitution and By-Laws Walter Blanton and Bob Reynolds, Finance Homer E. Clayton and W. Thompson, Education CW Ramsey and Abe Godfrey, and programs chair T. Bender with Robert M. Bagley among others.

Young Oak Cliff ‘Lions Club Walter Blanton Bob Reynolds Kimneey Homer E. Clayton W. Thompson Sons Education Ramsey PH. Brown Ben Stringfelsow Abe Godfrey Parrish LF. Bunton T. Bender Robert M. Bagley

College Ave Baptist Church Revival Dates Set

The College Ave Baptist Church, with Pastor Rev C B Martin, announced a revival from July 5 to July 16. The notice highlights the event as a church gathering to uplift the congregation and community.

College Ave. Baptist Church Coewe Ave Baptist Church Flo Retta C. B Martin W. K Stout Dallas

Funeral Held For Mrs T W Tucker

Funeral services were conducted at the Coppell Mapnet Church for Mrs T W Tucker who died at her daughter Mrs Burt Colley’s Coppell home Friday night after six months illness. She was 80 years old and a member of the Copper Rapti Church. Surviving are ten children, two grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Meads Coppell Mapnet Church Sean— Gay T. W. ‘Tucker Mix Burt Colley Coppell Mra Tucker Copper Rapti Church

Carrollton Plans Pioneer Days and Local Campaign Notes

Carrollton hosts Pioneer Days on July 1 as Lynn V. Lawiher seeks re election to District 1. The article details Lawiher’s background in Dallas County and education at A&M College of Texas and SMU, plus local civic efforts and a rural fee protection plan. It also covers Carrollton Park Day Camp activities, a Girl Scout program, and thanks from Camp organizers.

Lynn V. Lawiher Lather City of Dallas Franca Perry City Vernery Focahentas Hiawathe John Brown Misa Madeline Hodge Gun Sov Dallas Carrolton Park Hatingsheed Carrollton Park Carroll Tan Seourt

City-Wide Polio Clean-Up Drive Extends to October First

Mayor R C Connell announced the city polio clean up campaign will continue through October 1. Carrallton residents are urged to cooperate by cleaning rubbish and weeds, removing debris, spraying premises, and ridding outdoor hazards while block chairmen organize signatures and information outreach.

R. C. Connell Connell Eltivens Carrallton Dallas Coriélt Tate

Job Stout Reelected Post Commander of American Legion

Job Stout was reelected Post Commander of the American Legion in Carrollton at a meeting attended by 30 members. Kathryn B. Davis was elected Post Adjutant. Edward Meyer was named 1st Vice Commander and another officer as Second Vice Commander. Monthly and fourth Thursday meetings were set, with plans for programs and social events including Indies night and stag night. Commander Stout urged member attendance.

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Beta Sigma Phi Talent Show Set For August 25

Beta Sigma Phi will present its Annual Amateur Talent Show Friday at Carrollton High School Auditorium. Contestants split into Preschool to 8, 8 to 12, and Teen groups with entry blanks available at the sorority meeting. Auditions close August 8. Audrey Smith and Dorothy Russell are contacts. cash prizes to winners.

Beta Sigma Phi Synth Audrey Smith Ader Dorota Russell Ai Entricu Sat Carrollton High School

Opening of Qenton Drive-In Draws Citywide Crowd

A capacity audience witnessed the opening of the Qenton Drive-In Theatre two miles south of Farmery Branch on Eign Way 77. The 856 car capacity venue, built by Lean Theatres owner Jack Beles, promises modern engineering and top equipment. Rev. Jack W. Stewart and his wife, new pastor of First Christian Church, attended with their two children and plan to base their home nearby.

Deevon Drivers Theatre Farmery Branch Eign Jack Beles Lean Theatres Utat Ohe Jack W. Stewart First Christian Church Torstion Grtveins Mra Stewart Zune Duncawellie Patito Deller

Fiddlers Contest Opens Carrollton Pioneer Days

Carrollton's Pioneer Days starts July 1 with a Fiddlers' Contest at 2 pm followed by a free square dance. More events include a Monday parade, a talk by three District Attorney candidates, a Wild Indians display, and the Josey Rodeo on July 4, expected to draw large crowds. Decorations and local attire reflect the pioneer theme, with displays of historic trophies and artifacts.

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John T. Crosthwait Lions Club Atrmndance Nit Balt Roy Graviey Warvin Loving Thomas Ward WM Young J. A. Brise Norman Hawkins Wilken Mower Tan Che 8 Sates T. W. Tucker Lynn V. Lawther Ollivene Patterson Bcst Ed. H. Steger Annow Dallas County Dalle County Tam Steger Dallae Job Stout American Legion Beta Sigma Pri Qenton Drive-In Pinch Ben Wheeler P. T. Grayley Mise Perrito Rerey Lymn Mim Joyce Nell ‘Nobles Gilmer Mix Betty Pinch Harold Spence Billy
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