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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1938
Page
1
Citizens announce an appreciation rally for Commissioner Tom W. Field to back his reelection. The gathering is set for Saturday May 21 at 8 PM on Carrollton Square with attendees from the county promising strong support and a spirited campaign opener.
Dell Smith and his wife Me. plan to begin a fine residence on the Smith property on the town north end. The two story home will have a full basement, four rooms upstairs, a bath, and a 40 foot glassed porch along the length. It overlooks a creek near the Frisco railroad, with trees and a pleasant view toward Caryolltom. The project will be a valued addition to the town. Air Mail week runs May 16 to 21 with a drive encouraging air mail use. Cemetery services at Bi l next Sunday May 15 feature Rev Cure and Rev N W Duiver. May 20 features a recital by Mrs Torreper and pupils at the high school. Alderman Sire HON McMillan and Pay and Lodthie visit this week.
Yenton Texas May 9 Jo Bailey a Carrollton senior at North Texas State Teachers College was initiated into Kappa Delta Pi one of forty one students honored by the national education honor society. Membership recognizes academic achievement and promises future college work. Bailey is the son of Mr and Mrs Batley and will receive a BA degree in August.
Reynelda Holley aged 55 died at his home on Saturday April 80. Funeral services were held May 1 at Ne Thoton Funeral Home Sarvolit with Rav Law pastor of Baptistehiyeh In Purmern conducting. He was born February 1888 and buried at Tiemmon cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons Thomas Delbert Roland Bruce Lee and Milford Holley. Survived by wife Mrs NM Reynaldo, two sons and four daughters with numerous grandchildren.
Velma Carroll died on Monday May 2 in Terrell Hospital. Funeral services and burial followed in Farmers Branch with Rev Edge of Md Bapit al church officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn cemetery. Carrollton relatives and friends attended a memorial visit, with extended family including daughter Joshing Carroll and mother Mira Reeves.
Mrs Pearl Smith resigns deputy constable duty to begin her district clerk campaign. She filed for ballot, will tour precincts, citing experience in the tax office county judge's secretary and civil service. She pledges efficient, economical administration and deputy selection by ability to serve Dallas County citizens.
North Texas Gin in Carrollton promotes poison bait to farms in Carrollton Farmers Branch and Coppell. One hundred pounds dry material mixed with water yields air poison for twenty acres. Sowing method advised broadchat not in piles. Application is late afternoon to early morning with temperatures 70 to 95. Gloves required. Cost details: farmers pay for bait and mixing. government supplies bran and sodium arsenite. Formula lists 50 pounds bran 80 pounds cottonseed hulls 12 gallons sodium arsenite 14 gallons water. Farmers to bring burlap sacks and call Rex Good with needs.
Joe M Hill, a candidate for the 44th Civil District Court, pledges an energetic, workmanlike tenure focusing on reducing delays and limiting political use of the court. He argues that efficient trials save taxpayers money and ease crowded dockets, while emphasizing service to the community and impartial administration. The Chronicle notes portions of his earlier announcement and related local items including a skating party invitation and society news.
A Jennings died early Sunday at age 70 years 7 months 1 day from a heart attack at his Plano home. Funeral services were held Monday at Liberty Baptist Church, with interment in Blewett cemetery near Richardson. He was born October 1867 in Réoner Texas and survived by a wife deceased years ago, a son Esmond, a daughter Mrs Roy McCormick, two brothers, a sister, and two grandchildren Betty Jane and Jean McCormick.
The McCormick family expresses heartfelt thanks for sympathy and thoughtful acts after the death of their father, Mr. Tene t. These deeds lightened their burden and are gratefully remembered by Mr. and Mrs. Roy McCormick and family.
The lighted Cartolstom field near Dallas hosts games nearly every night with high crowds. On Tuesday and Thursday the All Stars play visiting teams while Monday, Wednesday and Friday feature community league matches. Patti Loise Perry gave a senior music recital Thursday May 20 at the high school auditorium.
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