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Carrollton Chronicle

Location

Carrollton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1961

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Donaldson Named Outstanding Pre Engineer at Dallas Banquet

Perry Donaldson of Carrollton High School was named the outstanding pre engineering student. The honor came from the Engineers Club of Dallas at its 10th Annual Student Engineers Banquet on April 27 at the Baker Hotel. About 300 seniors from Carrollton and nearby Dallas County attended with sponsors.

Perry Donaldson Carrollton High School Engineers Club R. F. Kachuck, Jr Dallas Dallas County High School George A. Donaldson Engineers Club of Dallas Baker Hotel Carrollton Dallas County

April Weather Summary With Record Hail and Tornado

The month was cool and windy with 1.66 inches of precipitation, about 43 percent of normal. Temperatures ranged from 37 to 87 degrees, averaging 15 below normal, and April sunshine reached 70 percent. An eastward squall line on the 11th produced hail up to 1 inch and a tornado across the county northeast of Richardson.

Diamenter Richardson

Beautify Carrollton Benefit Game Night Planned

A Beautify Carrollton game night is set for Saturday May 13 from 7 30 to 11 p m at Carrollton Junior High School. Proceeds fund local beautification projects. Bridge and gg games featured. Sponsored by Carrollton Garden Club Morning Garden Club and Woman's Study Club. Tickets available from the clubs.

Carrollton Carrollton Garden Club Morning Garden Club Woman's Study Club

Bill Skipping named Carrollton recreation director

Carrollton voters approved a summer recreation program at Carrollton High School gym. Bill Skipping, basketball coach, will supervise activities as director under City Council oversight. Programs run Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays with varied games and fitness. City sponsored swimming and water polo events are planned along with two week Little League Baseball trials.

Carrollton City Carrollton High School Bill Skipping Carrollton Pool Ward Steenson Bill Thompson Joe Pinkerton L. C. Craig, Jr James H. Bronaugh The Chronicle

Dennis Road Project Begins curb and storm sewer work

Work started Monday on Dennis Road from Valley View Lane north as Matt Smith Construction Co completes curbs gutters and storm sewer for a total of 6955 dollars and 25 cents. The firm was the low bidder and has 45 days to finish. If weather cooperates Dennis Road may be paved and ready for traffic by mid June. Dallas County will fund the project and begin after curb and storm work ends.

Dennis Road Valley View Lane Matt Smith Construction Co F. L. Napier Farmers Branch Public Works County of Dallas

Savings Bonds Promise Dreams Through Smart Saving

A promotional note urges saving with U. S. Savings Bonds to fund dreams and acquire desirable items. It highlights disciplined saving as a path to securing future goals and possessions.

U. S

Chronicle Leads In Carraliten Local News Circulation

The Chronicle asserts its dominance in Carraliten by printing more local news than any daily or weekly paper. It touts unmatched total circulation across print editions.

the Chronicle Carraliten

New City Commissioners Named and Commercial Zoning Sought

Newly elected Councilmen Abel Godfrey and Boyd Newman were appointed to city commissions by Mayor Robert McInnis with Council approval. Godfrey heads Street, Newman Fire. zoning panel to hold public hearing on 4.38 acres at Webb Chapel and Belt Line.

Abel Godfrey Boyd Newman Robert McInnis Godfrey Newman Fox & Jacobs Construction Co Webb Chapel Road Belt Line City Zoning and Planning Commission Natex Corporation

Legion Auxiliary Plans 42 Party in Carrollton

A 42 party will be given Friday May 5 at 8 p.m. in the Carrollton American Legion Hall. Sponsored by the American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary. Refreshments and prizes will be offered. Mrs. Joe Stout invites anyone who enjoys playing 42.

Carrollton American Legion Hall The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Joe Stout

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Donaldson M. C. Harrison Elm Fork Toastmasters Club Farmers Branch Ralph Smedley Toastmasters International Bill Carrollton Recreation Post Council A. D. Duncan Old City Hall McInnish Glass Company New Street Abe Godfrey Legion Auxiliary
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