Weather Storms Cause Widespread Crop and Utility Damage
A late day hail and rain storm damaged crops including corn wheat cotton and fruit across Richardsan and Garland areas with fields hayed and replanting likely. A second storm added rain and light hail near Worrents cutting power and washing out poles and bridges along the Katy Line near Dallas. William Thomson was injured during patrol as a pole line incident disrupted traffic and utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twane Sutai
Richardsan
Trail
Tony
Garland
Dallan
Carrollton
Katy
Daliae
Wasco Electric
Dallas
Lewinyne Wok toe Ball Game Highlights Local Drama
A fragmentary report describes a Sunday baseball game where Lewinville faded late, Carrollton rallied in the sixth, and Jonnie Gravie's batting carried the day. Mentions of Torrence resigning, local moves, and community notices follow, with thanks to merchants and Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewinyne
Lailaville
Cromer
Carrollton
Lewinvilio
Jonnie Graviey
Brittney
Carrallan
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Texas
When You Are Tempted to Cross Railroad Tracks
A puzzlingly garbled excerpt discusses crossing railroad tracks and the danger from trains. It mentions distances from tracks, speed estimates, and the risk to a car or engine if something fails. The text reads like a safety tip with numbers and scenarios but lacks coherent structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trayulk
Aix
Avenida
Registrars Report on Vital Statistics April 1940 births
Registrar Ri M. Thompson reports April 1940 birth records for multiple families, listing parents and infant genders including a girl born to G. Bailes and a girl (colored) to Toll T. Wells and wife. The piece includes social notes on the Annual Silver Tea at Mrs. Good’s house, donations, and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ri M. Thompson
P. White
RL. Nogh
G. Bi Bailes
Mra de Gray
W. A. Kelley
Toll T. Wella
Carrollton Seeks Improvement After Inspection Visit
A Dallas committee led by M. J. Norvell surveyed Carrollton Tuesday night and noted needed painting, drainage fixes, and cleaner storefront signs. They praised local effort and urged projects to beautify the town square, improve trees and lawns, and address old theatre and signage, while planning further sewer and water reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulton
Carrollton
Cartoliton
Volluin
Branc “Uct
Carrollten
Aneve
Fang
Juli Pinnbin
Chiral
Gore
Perry Needham Injured In Truck Accident
Perry Needham sustained severe injuries when a jack broke as a Stutz truck was being worked on near Moot Lane on Tuesday. The truck toppled onto him pinning his body. pelvic fracture and other injuries followed. He was transported to Pay Sanitarium for care by Dr A Thotulin with guarded recovery hopes after months of hospitalization. Nearby relatives include Dell Smith and Tom Breedlews of Carrollton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Thomson
Wise
Fred Boxtwright
Ave
Bagh Torrence
Carrollton
Walte City
J.T. Rholom
Moody
Mc Torrenon
Cole Dry Goods
Wile City
Ofce
Frank Miller
Wreo
Miller
Molennan County
Nis
Tell
AerloUaly
Hope
Percy
Hla
Fia
A. Thotulin
Parry
Neadhawm
Dell Smith
Tom Breedlews
Inexpensive Home Contest Winner Mrs Ray Norwood
Mrs Ray Norwood of Batrioh won first prize in the Proved Living Dream Contest sponsored by the Batension Department of A and M College. She earned $20.90 in cash for notable home improvements including papering painting leveling doors and carpentry. Other honorees include Mrs J R Williams Irving, Walter Merrill Waln Hill, Mrs Will Hundley Galand, Arthur McQuatehee Pleasant Grove, Mrs Be Frounds De Bote, and Mrs Sparkman Lett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Norwood
Batrioh
Batension Department
A & M College
Orough
Leone Wimberl
County Home
J. R. Williame
Irving
Walter Merrill
Walni Hill
Will Hundley
Galand
Arthur McQutehee
Pleasant Grove
Be Frounds
de Bote
Mry
Sparkman
Lett
Newer home canning saves harvests for future use
A chronicled note explains preserving surplus from fruit and vegetables by canning. It highlights that canning keeps produce usable when supplies are plentiful and may be stored for future meals. It frames canners as vital to farm or village homes as a practical preserver.
Gis Gles Club high school program Friday night
Gis Gles Club presents a high school program Friday night at Ma QW. Admission is two cents per seat. The show is praised as the nicest yet prepared and promises a square, fair deal for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higb
Merit Merchants
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Hill
Bille
Thomas Romit
Sevata
Kiel ‘Schion
Ihs
Thornton
Provident
Shoton
Pries
Fill McMurray
Registrars
J. M. Allen
Mian Nivea Blaylock
Mualo Lane
Little Mins Doritiy Gov
MB. [Ee Cream Company
Perry Drug Store
Laie Harry
Edith Hampton
Botch
Oklahoma City
Mia. Gillam
Mina Cook
Lowe
Arthur Good
Alvis
Mr. Gillam
Mra
Berrys
Ledbetter
Sachin, Franke
Wabenkra
Mero
Mem Ri
Kebeuor
Garmittan
Mee
Mev
JC Davia
Fyidey
Tassie
Angelo
Kramgor Gill
Perry
Butler
World Ware Vikitory Sanday
Bf, Roberts
M. J. Norrell
Aly Apinnarad
John T Burratt
Kenedy Engand
Kowslar Blan Association
M. J. Norvell
State Bank & Rast Go
Norrell Felix Barris
Dilas Real Haunts Board
J. J. Onllier
Childdren
G. B .Purner
Prassedunt Ouh
Olt Society Fine Art
G. H. Server
City Plan
Gomumington
Kirk Bull
Para Teacher Association
Kennedy England
William Surrath
John Surratt
W. B. Woodruff
Woodsriffle
Frar
Noyes
M. Good
Draioage
Toeat
Methodiat Church
Rex Porte
Ie Wa
Low Crauin
Ake
Mw Jownie
Marroliton
Myera
Chastain
KB. Gisbon
W Ramsey
Perry Needham
Happes
Russell
North Texas Gin Co
R. E. Good
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