First Baptist Church of Farmers Branch Sees New Members and Plans Revival
Six adults joined the church this week boosting 2024 totals to 24 with four baptisms and two by letter. Sunday attendance reached 206 with 75 in Training Union and offerings of $489. Pastor W B Carraway led the morning service and Carroll Howard the evening. A revival campaign is planned to begin March 30 led by Jackie Robinson of Fort Worth with Carm Taylor speaking on alcohol awareness.
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First Baptist Church
Training Union
W. B. Carraway
Carrol Howard
X ‘Training Union
Jackie Robinson
Fort Worth
Caron Taylor
Carrawag Hia
Debt Paid Off On Recreation Center by Civic Clubs
The Perry Recreation Center debt was cleared through donations from the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club after a committee announced the payment. Improvements since 1949 included a restroom and kitchenette, a tile floor in 1980, funded by donated time, with the center now hosting nursery care during PTA meetings and equipment for babies.
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Perry Recreation Center
Carrollton
Chamber of Commerce and
Lions Club
Nini Fayn Calhoun
N. L. Robertson
Janet Sikes
Bill Parrieh
Pat Grime
Timne Aha
Aiow ‘Sb
Cenver Committee
Jak
PTA
Bud
Legion Celebrates 38th Birthday With Post Event
Legion members and wives gather for a birthday party marking the 38th anniversary of the American Legion. Post Commander Joe Stout invites all members to attend Saturday night March 5 at 8:00 pm.
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The
American Legion
Legion
Joe Stout
Baylor Star Jack Robinson to Lead Revival Campaign
All American basketball figure Jack Robinson will end his revival work at the First Baptist Church of Parmere Branch and begin a revival campaign March 3. Pastor W B Carraway announced the event, as Robinson, 24, plans to complete work for a bachelor of divinity at Southwestern Capital Theological Seminary in Fort Worth this spring. He has addressed crowds across the South and abroad in London and Cleveland. He is slated to appear at Carlton High School at 10 am and Farmers Ranch School at 1 pm the same day, introduced by Pastor Carraway.
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Jack Robinson
Baylor University
Bowth
Firet
Evan
London
Cleveland
Ohio
Monolie
Mawall
Epowkox
Carlton High School
Farmers Ranch School
W. B Carraway
Apomsaring Church
License Plate Sales Lag at Substation Warns Public
Casrell Jam substation official Coker reports 1952 license plate sales well behind last year. He urges immediate purchase of passenger car plates within two weeks to avoid delays. Inspection certificates not needed to buy new plates.
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Casrell Jam
Coker
Dinveter
Oes
Important Farm Meeting At Carrollton High Tonight
Area farmers are invited to an important farm meeting at Carrollton High School Auditorium tonight at 7 30. County Agent A Jolley urges attendance to discuss whether cotton and red crop goals are adequate and how to set reserves for crops to meet parity prices. He notes questions on government support and 1957 prices and urges neighbors to attend.
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Carrollto H Igh
A. Jotley
Jolley
Carrollton
Joliey
Mayoral Election in Farmers Branch Sees Unopposed Lewis
Mayor Lawson Lewis of Farmers Branch faces an uncontested bid in the upcoming April 1 election. Everett Holt seeks reelection as City Marshal, while Alderman candidates include Wight and five incumbents listed alongside several challengers.
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Lawson Lewis
Farmers Branch
Everett Holt
Wight
Alderson
W. Culpepper
Bob Knight
Thomas Reeder
Robert Chapman
HN. Malon
Jobin Harrison
B A. Marcom
Matvey ‘Tracy
Webb Chapel Methodist Church Marks Long Dallas County Heritage
The Webb Chapel Methodist Church at Farmers Branch celebrates its long history with pioneering members dating to 1847. The church moved to Farmers Branch in 1908 and retains a cemetery, with past pastors named and a summary history read to visitors during the anniversary.
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Oldest Methodist Church
Dallas County
Webb Chapel
Farmers Branch
Webb
Thomas Brown
Society of Five
David Shook
Ban ‘Augustine
Webb's Chapel
Cedar Springs
Cochran’s
Sheplombara
Melfinney
Clark Day School
Gus Ford
C of C Banquet And Dallas County Highway Plans
The Carrollton Hutton Branch drainage project is part of an $8,750,000 state highway program to be bid March 1 19. Dallas County work highlights improvements on the channel at Hutton Branch along U S Highway 17. Officials call this bidding period one of the fastest in history with D C Green noting the scope covers about 1000 miles of highway with most work for reconditioning and preserving existing routes.
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Carrollton Hutton Branch
Dallas County
Hutton Branch
U. 8
D.C. Green
Greer
College Avenue Sidewalk Plans Gain GRT Approval
At a Carrollton High School meeting property owners on College Avenue agreed to fund sidewalks on both sides from College to Perry Road. Wesler Blanton, chair of the College Ave Sidewalks Committee, said surveying will begin next week to protect children walking to the new elementary school. Concrete work by Carl Anderson and Benne Sonntag is planned, with curb and gutter funding on blocks where sidewalks cannot be built. City officials and Bedroot Bans representatives attended.
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Carrollton High School
College Ave
College
Perry Road
Wesler Blanton
Blanton
Carl Anderson
Benne Sonntag
Walnut St
College and
Walnuton Perry
Red Cross Drive Aims to Meet $750 Quota in 1992
Squibb reports Red Cross drive totals reaching $990 of a $750 quota as drives continue. He urges completion before March 1 and asks block chairmen to ensure no one is overlooked while thanking citizens for contributions.
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Squib
Red Crom Delve
Tealentiad Biloclés
Chetkaw
Squibb
Tw City Hall
Mra. R.A Duncan
PTA Meeting Spots March Tuesday At Curroili
A regular PTA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday March 48 in the High School auditorium. The theme focuses on local recreation problems with a panel discussion planned. A nursery will be provided for attendees.
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PTA
Span
Bchool
Noted Dallas Banker Invited as Guest Speaker
Thornton J chairman of the Mercantile National Bank will speak at the Carrollton Chamber of Commerce banquet and officers will be installed. Three new directors from the slate will be elected prior to the event at the American Legion Hall 8 p.m. Several guests and guests of the Chamber will attend.
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Thornton, J
Mercantile National Bank
Carrollton Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Hall
Bill Blanton
Sonny Bradford
Newt Flippen, Jr
Carl McCurley
R. van Cleve
Doe Stout
Chamber
H.L Kimsey
Speil Baiker
Wise
Thornton
Southwest
Chatman
Dallas
Mervarthty National Bank
Bonque River
Mico
Ramston
Texas
Aaleemin
Puis Bank
State Fair of Texas
Dallat Citizera Cowell
Texas Short, Line Railway
Some Star Steel Co
Southwemern
Tte
Tamirance Co
Cotton Te Lounge
Burrus Mills, Inc
Dire ‘Thana
Texas Textile Mills
Citisen
Dallas Sale Executives’ Club
Insurance Agency Promptly Addresses Vehicle Damage
A messaged note references Ms. Coker Insurance Agency offering coverage for vehicle damage and financial protection. It emphasizes prompt service and emphasizing the insured's ability to recover.
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MS. Coker Insurance Agency
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