Carrollton Chronicle notes community events and weather effects
The Carrollton Chronicle reports local arrivals and visits including Mrs. H. Percell and Joyce from San Antonio visiting Mrs. Della Barnhill. It notes editor Thurar Day’s death and funeral attendance, and mentions windstorm damage with trees, shingles, and dust reducing visibility.
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Divorce by publication in Texas court case Tucker v. Tucker
Citation by publication commands the sheriff to notify the unknown residence of Tucker in Dallas County. The case seeks a divorce with alimony and attorney fees as the petition outlines allegations and requests judgment for divorce and related costs. The document cites court actions and dates in April.
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State OF Texas
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Ulal Tucker
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Deanaan Vega
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Hackberry School Dental Examinations Under County Aid
Hackberry School pupils received dental exams Tuesday April 30 conducted by County Dental Association with Ruth Prawitt in charge. Dentists gave mouth charts noting conditions and needed work, allowing parents to decide on action after reviewing charts. Thirty one adults were examined. teacher Mrs Edna M Good has led Hackberry for years.
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Dallas County Red Cross
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Ruth Prawitt
Hackberry School
County Dental Association
Edna M. Good
Hackberry
4H Club Terracing Demonstrations In Dallas County
Four H club boys in Dallas County conducted terracing demonstrations during April. Twenty two clubs each received a half day of instruction and were to mark and set up terrace lines with rods. Despite practice and a total six thousand feet of terraces planned, no terraces were completed. the effort aims to reduce soil washing and train youth to tackle future terracing needs.
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Dallas County
The Necessary Evil Taxes and Public Efficiency
Fragmentary discussion argues taxes are needed for society and that courts and schools justify public spending. It notes taxpayers often accept tax dollars but should protest inefficiency and waste as modern business seeks greater efficiency.
Local government waste and high costs prompt taxpayer protests
The text laments rising government expenses and duplications across local units. It argues only public protest and action can push government routines toward efficiency and economy, stressing plain businesslike governance.
Power as Future Main Source of Electricity
Edison and experts say water power will lead future electricity production. They note hydroelectric efficiency, coal use drop per kWh, and the need for balance with steam plants. The US Geological Survey lauds private electric companies for public service efficiency.
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Thomas B. Edison
United States Geological Survey
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Spaniard dictatorship closes Madrid university and bars women
The report recounts the Madrid university closure by the Spanish dictator in March, the deadly student riot, and a decree barring women from universities. It also notes Bailey Diffie of Detroit who studied Spanish history, TCU ties, and migration to Oklahoma State Teachers College. Freight and auto production stats for 1928 are included, highlighting Chevrolet shipments and factory goals.
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Texas Silo Count Fails to Rank Near Top
A fragmented report notes 2660 silos in Texas, a figure considered small relative to its area and population. The data place Texas 28th among states for silo counts, highlighting a lower-than-expected density of storage structures.
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