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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1965
Page
1
This editorial urges a favorable vote next Tuesday on the 5.5 million municipal improvement bond program. It states the bonds will be sold as needed and not raise city taxes, and argues growth requires better drainage and paved streets to protect homeowner and business values.
The city awarded Acustind Paving Co of Dallas a contract to pave the south side of College Ave from Broadway to Josey Lane for 42 225 43. Other bids were Avalded Construction Co and Texas Biulithic 5116 700 80. Construction to be completed within 120 calendar days after work begins with traffic preserved on the artery during the project.
Funeral services for Gene Biggerstaff 57 of Carrollton were held at the First Christian Church with Rev. Ken Britt officiating. Burial followed at Restland Memorial Park. Biggerstaff, a lumber professional and former city councilman, lived in Carrollton since 1949 and died Saturday in a Dallas hospital. He served as church elder and held multiple civic roles. Survivors include his wife Eva and several Biggerstaff siblings.
Mayor R J McInnish proclaims Saturday May 15 for Carrollton Little League Carnival on the Square. The event features prizes including a television set, cake walks a ducking machine and various foods. Proceeds benefit the Little League and tickets have been on sale for weeks.
City officials urge voters to approve a $5,500,000 bond issue for street and drainage improvements with no tax increase, to be funded over five years. Ballots on May 11 at the Civic Center Crosby Road, with Stella McMurray presiding and Jewel Cromer as alternate judge.
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