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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1951
Page
1
The Farmers Branch News highlights a church bazaar held in early April at Milloway Wicy adjoining Griffith Cleaners. It notes community activities, sympathy messages, WMU meeting, and upcoming Paromats Band Troop meeting with officers to be elected.
Blanton Grain Company marks its 20th anniversary on April 29. The Carrollton founded firm began April 28, 1931 on the current elevator site with modest equipment as oat prices ranged from 86 to 10 cents, corn 6 to 6 cents, and wheat about 50 cents a bushel. A fire in 1934 damaged the plant but was repaired, and modernization followed including new grain machinery and trucks. The drought of 1984 tested the business, but the 1935 bumper corn crop helped a strong rebound and steady growth thereafter.
Henry Ford II announces the Ford Motor Co Fund will award about 70 four year college scholarships to sons and daughters of Ford employees in the first annual competition. The program provides full tuition and partial living costs, plus a $500 grant to the scholar’s college. Nine university presidents join the Ford Scholarship Board to select recipients and advise on educational questions. All employees are informed by mail.
The document outlines the evolution from Twis to Blanton Grain Company, noting a 1940s transformation, a new plant expansion with a 30,000 bushel capacity elevator, and plans for modernization. It mentions a 120,000 bushel capacity and a forthcoming expansion of sales and office facilities, with a mill and perishable feed production context.
The Christian Church Men's Class held its monthly supper in the Fellowship Room last Friday evening. Thirty two men attended with Pat Grimes and his committee organizing a splendid baked ham supper. Walter Flanor presided and introduced speaker Tom Russell of Dale, past president of the Dallas County Joint Board of Christian Churches, who urged a soul searching message on Our Responsibility to God, Our Neighbor, and Ourselves. The class looks forward to the next gathering in May.
Card notices express gratitude for expressions of sympathy after a death and extend thanks for support. The record notes Edwina Ruth Whitlock of Carrollton who became Mrs Claude A Thompson after marriage in April and a Thursday shower attended by 35 guests at Carrollton. The couple reside at 1206 N Bishop Ave Dallas.
A firm unveils plans for fresh storage facilities with a trusted team structure. The lineup includes semi-trailer units and heavy‑duty actors to expand capacity and efficiency.
Mr. and Mrs A L Denison of Carrollton marked forty years with a family dinner last Sunday. Their five children and spouses attended with one grandchild, joined by numerous relatives from Carrollton and nearby towns.
The text hints that Trueman seeks boxing fame while expressing a restless, waiting mood. It suggests a character who eyes a new path, blending ambition with uncertain timing, in a compact, stylistic narration.
The First Baptist Church voted in a special meeting to begin revival services from Sunday May 11 to May 20 with Pastor Thomas B Quinn preaching and James V Armor directing music. Evening services will begin at 8 PM. The article also notes a parallel plan for the Varian Mobile School, June 11 to 28, with Mrs Thomas B Quinn as principal.
Coppell PTA presents a Friday May 4 program in Behoal Auditorium featuring a blackface play What’s De Groom with a large cast including Ruth Alexander Juanita Spear sman Ille Holt Doroty Vans Mable Grace Katherine Jauriahht Gertrude Johnson Bari Thhnaen Patty Wert Nowegny Ramalle Mallard Mildred Houston and Alverne Cribbs Local talent performs in jaumabera numbers and a small admission fee is planned to attract an audience.
Carrollton Eighth Grade class of 1980 81 rode a Continental Trailways bus to Turner Falls Oklahoma on April 28. The trip featured Pranks food games cake eating contest and a farewell note that teacher Mr Stigler would leave to serve in the Air Portes. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs EL Kent.
The family expresses deep appreciation for sympathy offerings during the time of death of their brother Austin Gulledge. Mrs Marie Carter Mr Pleona Anderson Mr Leora Evans convey thanks for flowers prayers and support from friends and community.
The Ladies of the Pir Chine tian Church will hold a regular monthly bake sale at Vandergrifts market on Saturday May 6 from 9 to 12. Proceeds support church programs.
Voters in the Carrollton Independent School District will go to the City Hall polls on Saturday May 5 to elect two school trustees and to vote on a $300000 school bond to fund a new elementary building and modernization. Incumbents LM Mianton Albert Totes and Abe Godfrey seek reelection. Mrs NM. L Robertam is polling judge. Five candidates vie for three seats on the Farmers Branch School Board.
Beta Sigma Phi holds its Ritual of Jewels on Penders Day April 30. Officers named include President Audrey Smith V pres James Thompson and V house Ruth Mugher Corresponding Secretary Mary Renews Treasurer Jackie McClung Extension Officer Dorothy Syminank. Members Juetie Motlung Virna Williford Mary Dunlee Krise and Jo Wilson received Ritual of Jewels. Mrs Mary Mr. Dent elected for a third consecutive term.
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