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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1938
Page
1
Chronicle editor under fire for neglecting Carrollton area progress while Irving Herald highlights major local developments. Reports cite Williant Manufacturing near Carrollton employing 100 workers and a planned machinery plant expanding regional industry. Also notes social visits, a school transport worker, and residents moving within Dallas area.
Thomas B Brady a longtime Texas resident died March 2 1938 at his son J R Bradys San Antonio home Funeral services were conducted in Carrollton Methodist Church with Rev N W Oliver in charge Pallbearers included Roy Grawley W T Laughb Fred Boatwright and others Interment was in Ford Fordford cemetery He was born August 25 1852 in Corinth Mississippi and married Emma Lou King on June 26 1886 to this union twelve children were born Surviving are ten children a wife twenty three grandchildren and three great grandchildren The family expresses thanks for kindness shown during their bereavement
Andrew Saelaon has started a new residence with a groom and attached garage on the northeast corner of the block near W P Saulbb. The Jacksons plan to move in, planting shrubs and flowers. Mr Jackson has been Carrollton resident for a year and a half and seeks work. The builder notes a fine neem tree near the site.
A cryptic item from Carrollton hints at a local editor promoting a tax or fee tied to church affairs. The note mentions Sal Gah and Stans Tew Busnes with unclear context and wording. No clear names or events establish a concrete story or outcome.
A former city official announces candidacy for State Senator from Dallas County. The candidate cites sixteen years as a lawyer and a goal to repeal useless legislation. He highlights support for Old Age Pension amendments and practical measures to implement constitutional changes.
Terry Chastain and family from Garland visit cousins in Sadter Graydon county with Mr and Mrs CL Chastain and Charles after five years. Women's Missionary Society ME church to present Mes a Tehoton book review at 2 40 o'clock Tuesday March 15 at Mra AR Lowrey home. Confection will follow a St Patrick tea. Public invited. Mrs John Gunstream and daughter home after ten days with grandparents while father travels in Atlantic City and New York. Weekly Letter from Home costs 11 00 if Dallas and Moody counties.
Carrollton study club meets March 8 with Mrs. W. Cram. Program by Mya Henry Perry on Interactive Facts About Texas. Members answer A Texas Town and Something about It. Papers by Mrs. Henry Perry and Mrs. P. H. McMinray. Officers elected to chair year: President Berryhill, Vice President Carver, Secretary Whitlock, Treasurer Bishop. Committee heads named including Year Book, Membership, Book, Sunshine, Entertainment, Decoration, Telephone.
Carrollton firemen elect Gob Chastain chief CLA Good assistant chief A P Berryll secretary Len Cromer captain Mre Bob Patterson and Mrs Lom Cromer sponsor Reb Bushell elected delegate to the state firemen's convention C Ui Chastain delegate at large. Memorial services set for First Baptist Church May 29 with Rev William Gibbly delivering the sermon.
A community in Carrollton and neighboring towns plans a joint push for regional progress via a Five Year Plan. A series of meetings from March 14 to March 18 will organize school and church cooperation, form committees on road maintenance, farming marketing, soil conservation, cemetery upkeep, public health, drainage, and recreation, with a grand final presentation in the hi school auditorium.
The Union Baptist Church sets a protracted meeting from March 27 to April 10 with daily morning and evening services. Freeman departs for Knoxville next Sunday, and W. W. Shelton of Dallas will lead in his absence. Crowds attend as singing continues.
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