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Newspaper

Carrollton Chronicle

Location

Carrollton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1928

Page

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John H. Cullom Birthday Slumber Party Recalls Garland Roots

A garland of memories marks a birthday and slumber party for John H. Cullom, longtime Dallas County tax collector. Family and friends gathered Friday and Saturday, with Elise Chibstain the honoree, and guests including Katherine Massey and Harling Longmire. Activities ranged from games to a private movie showing, ending in a group portrait.

John H. Cullom L. Qhostwin Yaya Awoghter Elise Gordon Vandergriff Chastainyine Mivis

Mother's Day Service at Union Baptist Church

Sunday May 14 at Union Baptist Church features a Mother's Day program led by Rev G B Stanley with solos by Bess May Mex, Vera Perry, Lois Metlroy, Leland Perey and more. The service includes a Mother's Day sermon and a benediction.

Union Baptist Church Walon Baptist Church Soho G. B Stanley Alor Inge Fotlows Dnot Gertrude and Willia Bae Hotmanin Mothers Day Alfreda Perry Inp Bessis May Mex Vera Perry Lois Metlroy Tha Mother Watch Alice Aynett Pudgele Baxuphone Leland Perey Mothers of Men Mrs. Burnett Perry benediction—Rev, Cy, B Stanley

Epworth League Meeting and Community Notices

Epworth League program and First Baptist women’s meeting summarized with readings, prayers, and discussions. Notes include members listed and a devotional, plus social updates on local clergy and a candidate visiting Caerallt on Saturday to meet voters.

First Baptist Shayeh Moodey Grement J. Galdua Ted McCoy Roy Russell Wid Dy Stokley Treatwright Careul Tonndeis Russell Longuins Caerallt Saurday

Wool Brings Fancy Prices for Local Sheep Market

Farmers near Curroliten report strong wool prices with 44 sheep yielding just over $180 total for a single clip. Wool sold at 44 and 43 per pound, reflecting rising value as breeders expect more sheep to be marketed.

Sitlin Baker Rombert

Rally Day Drive Seeks 200 Sunday School Attendees

A special Mothers Day Rally at the Methodisk Sunday School plans a drive to recruit 200 attendees. Workers will spread the word, decorate, and help those without rides. The prior rally aimed for 160 but drew 140. organizers hope to hit the full 200 this time.

Lapsed Liberty Theatre Show Prompts Town Reflections

Local notes reveal failed efforts to reopen the Liberty Theatre with a new Praise In rental, leaving managers resigned. In Carrollton discussions mention an off field future for picture shows, while other items record a Texas oil worker’s wall collapse near Sante Anna and Mothers Day observances with church programs and remembrances.

Liberty Theatre Bus Closads Felton

Farmers Branch District 1 Wins Another District 1

Farmers Branch District 1 defeated Merchants District No 44 in a game played at Field Bar on East Grand Ave The March scores listed show 23 to 11 with 25 hits by both sides Pitcher details include Croimer Radar and Butler contributing singles and doubles Coach Paul Harden guided the team Next Sunday Knox Street Merchants face Farmers Branch District No 1 as the league schedule continues Also notes mention a fashion event and upcoming election of officers at the May meeting including Mrs Ray Degan and Mrs M Alen frawice pap

Field Bar East Grand Ave Ployea Paul Hardensthe Knox Streck Merchants F. B Ninehall Roy Russell Globalis Jet Fourtenns Jae Bers Dexin Dhnston M. Alen Frawice Tuesell Lele Lee Erwui Ray Degan

Reconstruction Progress Reported for Cotton Belt Route

The annual report of President Puntol Aprliowrnve to the board of directors on April 10, 1928, notes the Cotton Belt Route in splendid condition. Rehabilitation included drainage, ballast, and cross-ties with 4 000 miles of main and branch lines. Modernization of Pine Bluff and Tyler shops with high speed equipment boosts efficiency. The Cotton Belt Route plans spending 675,000 to reduce grades from 0.8 to 0.04 percent across Missouri to Arkansas, aiming for a near water level grade over 400 miles from St Louis to Pine Bluff.

St. Lowls Southwestern Reileateri Puntol Tad Pine Brull Tyler Upthegive Tlw Missouri Downabsra

A Friend Comments On Commissioner Slaughter

The text argues for W. Slaughter as county official, praising his plan to widen roads and improve drainage in Precinct No 1. It notes volunteers donated land for right of way, including 135 acres of North West Highway, seen as a major benefit to Dallas County and the city of Dallas.

Binonds W. Slaughter Dallas Dallas County Uched Calsonel Slaughter Commissioners Court

Weanie Paty Promotes Own Plant In Curvuliton

Weanie Paty operates a self promotion effort at a stalled Graves barber shop plant in Curvuliton. Local business movement reports indicate Paty pushing his ventures amid a shifting small town economy.

Weanie Goto Paty Graves

Attendees Visit Lower Valley in Galveston Tour

The group from Attends Association travels from Galveston to Lower Valley visiting medical facilities and Gulf shores. They plan further stops including a May event in Magic Valley and a possible Senate investigation later, with emphasis on rest and hospitality during the trip.

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Whiteley Seeks Re election Campaign Statement Given

The article outlines Whiteley’s bid for re election and his stated qualifications. It references his experience in public service and his plans for continuing leadership if elected.

Local visitors tour Mr J T Patenage Bono Tafterntay

An improvised note records visits by HG Postar and Misa ITola Warner to Mr J T Patenage Bono Tafterntay. The fragment hints at courtesy and preparation in the UAL part of the court, with grain spade details omitted.

Postar Misa Itola Warner J.T Patenage Bono Tafterntay

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