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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1938
Page
1
Committees work on the Dalian County Dairy Show to be held in Carrotl ton on Saturday May. Plans aim to present a large exhibition with about one hundred animals and a full line of dairy utensils. A schooling session promises valuable insights and attendees are urged to prepare to maximize opportunities.
Drs. W. Glenn hosted a Saturday afternoon party for Truman Clem in Carrollton. Guests John Austin Lowrey, Bobbie Reed, Alien Bishop, Lottie Smith, James Bofbrook, Dot and Kim Branch enjoyed a theatre outing, a stop at a drug store, then cake with eight candles. Truman received gifts and friends declared the afternoon delightful.
In Justice Court at Richardson a case over possession of a Richardson farm pitted Laura Means executors of J Means estate against Jake Trotter and family. Judge Gord presided. a local jury heard the dispute with Rosy Scott for the defense. The verdict favored the plaintiffs after the defendants claimed a verbal stay and unpaid charges from 1987.
Texas reported 87,947 workers employed across 2,460 establishments in January, down 4.9 percent from December but up 1.7 percent from January last year. Average pay rolled for January was 2,412,000 dollars, down 6.1 percent from December yet 14 percent above January prior year. Manufacturing sectors fell 4 percent from December with a 3.8 percent year over year payroll rise, while other industries showed declines but posted a 12.2 percent payroll increase from December and 125 percent higher than January last year. The report notes several cities including Amargo, Austin, Galveston, and Houston, with overall state trends favoring employment and pay gains compared to last year.
Carrollton plans a March meeting in the Federal Credit Union Director's rooms at 9 am to hear Mr. John Surratt of the Kesler Plan movement of Dallas outline a five year town improvement program. Citizens are urged to attend to hear plans and offer input for regional advancement.
The Addison HDC met February 15 at Mrs. Wade Bramblette’s home at 10 am for a birthday social with the program In the afternoon on Garden Fruit For the Family Mrs. J Yeargulh discussed watermelons and cantaloupes including varieties Hinle's Best Verlecto Alto Hearts of Fold and Honey Rock. For distant markets harvest at Full Slip and for near markets slight thumb pressure should foogen. Fertilize best results. Mrs. J R Arnold demonstrated hot beds for early planting. A planting table lists many crops and quantities. Eighteen members attended the dinner and games. Mrs. Howard Evan became a new member. Miss V Dabey Will’s guest. the trip to Minot planned for March 1 at 2 pm. Gerald Many, Texas attorney general candidate, was in Carrollton brief visit.
A Carrollton analysis rejects a proposed law banning kissing and promiscuous coughing and sneezing to eradicate tuberculosis in 26 years. The editor notes broad public opinion against such a prohibition, calling the community unanimous against removing liberties and predicting enforcement challenges.
January Texas building permits totaled 34 475 942 down 17 percent from December and 28 percent from January last year per the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research. Despite the overall drop, cities showing gains over both periods included Amarillo Dallas Del Rio Fort Worth Longview Marshall Paris Port Arthur Sweetwater Weatherford Wichita Falls.
A damaged notice outlines a valued 1988 diary and calendar from the St. Louis & Southwestern System. The box contains a year calendar, tables, and railroad official lists with spaces for daily notes. A director of Public Relations, A. OC McKibbey, is mentioned as a donor.
New York February 27 A national drive to sweep the American automobile industry out of recession was announced by Alvin Macauley for all manufacturers and 46 000 dealers. The campaign, March 5 to 12, seeks to reduce used car stock, boost spring sales, and spur factory production and wages. Dealers will cut prices to move stock, with a 1 250 000 advertising budget across newspapers, radio and outdoor media to attract buyers and revive the market.
Civic leaders plan a five year development effort for Carrollton and surrounding North Dallas County communities. Residents from Addison Farmers Branch Coppell and others are invited to attend at 9 am in the Federal Credit Union Bank directors' room to hear John B. Sarrat outline a plan aimed at broad town and community improvement.
The report describes Perry Bros suffer damage from rising Trinity waters. Hogs and a gravel pit were affected, with 21 shoate and 19 pigs counted. Gasoline and silt containers were carried away but later recovered as waters receded.
Methodist Missionary Monday was hosted at Mrs. Oliver's home with Mrs. J S Padgett and Mrs. Oliver in charge as hostesses. An instructive program featured Mesdames Foster, Tomer, and Clifton Finch discussing Jane Addams as a missionary center with a brief business session led by Mrs Graviey. a St Patrick Silver Tea was planned for Mrs Cowrey's home March 11. T Akelon will review a book "The public is yet" and eighteen ladies attended plus a new member added to the society.
Vinton traveled from Jason and spent Monday and Tuesday with his child en Claude Vinson and family rove over to Cason and spent Sunday ant to sell Cony sanaly yn the Ter Want Advertisement.
Amid scattered garbled text a notice highlights National And Car Exchange Week urging owners to replace older vehicles with newer models. It stresses modern equipment, safety, economy, and a favorable investment, inviting readers to consider updated cars to fit average needs.
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