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Newspaper

Carrollton Chronicle

Location

Carrollton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1948

Page

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Rasberry Weldon Wedding Held in Garland

The candlelight ceremony united Miss June Rasberry of Farmers Branch with Albert Weldon of Dallas at the Farmers Branch Baptist Church in Garland. Pastor Bailey officiated as George Rasberry gave the bride in marriage. Attendants included John Chambers as best man and Mrs. Chambers as matron of honor. A reception followed the wedding at the church, and the couple will reside at 1020 Baylor after a short wedding trip.

Bars Rich Fra Shehane Gasland June Rasberry Farmers Pardenian Strediers John Chambers Farmers Branch Zarouyn Lee Rusherey John Shehane Richard Shebane B. A Marcon

Texans see need for better child education in tax hike survey

A Texas Teachers Association survey shows 87 percent of independent school districts levy at least one dollar per 100 assessed value, with 63 percent taxing 1 or more, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and other cities all at $1 or more. The study cites 82 of 1101,090 students in districts with higher tax rates and notes growing property valuations. Also included is a brief notice of William M. (Bill) Cramer announcing for Associate Justice of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals, Dallas.

Austin Texas Texas State ‘Veechers Alte Chistes H. Tennyson Teachers” Association Tenny Compaesson Howe Houston San Antonio Wort Worth Dallas

Heavy rains threaten hopper eggs in local farms

Farmers warned by P. K. Wallace to purchase poison now to attack hoppers during hatching. Most hoppers are in trench beds and ditches, making this the opportune time for destruction. Carrollton designated as a county depot for poisons.

P. K Wallace Carrollton

Mrs Jack Blanton Hosts Woman's Study Club Meeting

Mrs Jack Blanton hosted the Woman's Study Club on Thursday May 6 after limited business. Program chair Mrs C A Good led discussions on The History of Library and The Women Library and urged support for the public library. Mrs Charles Blalock gave an instructive talk on Childhood Feeding Problems. Guests enjoyed a salad plate served by the hostess.

Jack Blanton Woman's Body Club C. A. Good Wome Charles Blalock Tom Mel Bill Hall R. E. Good Charles ‘Blalock John Mitchell Ray McCormick Henry Noble Emory Ros Roy Russell Bill Suraner John Graber Vinson ‘Tipps

Methodist Revival In Progress With Nightly Services

The Methodist Revival is now in progress with services at 7 or 7 48 each night. The Rev John Poe Honaley of Dallas brings messages each Friday night. A special muse is a feature of the nightly services with Roy Gray ley as choir director.

John Poe Honaley Dallas Roy Grayley

Sped Suspect Confesses by Mail to City Chief

Garroltton Chief of Police reports a man named Tye confessed by letter or signature, claiming he violated the eight mile an hour priced law while driving from Denton to Dallas. The letter arrived as officers questioned his conduct and sought to clear his conscience.

Local Scout Meeting Forms Patrols and Leaders

At a Boy Scouts meeting Tuesday evening, several patrols were formed. Raven Patrol is led by Asa Johnson with Billy Ray Ford as assistant, and Richard Owens as quartermaster. Monewk Patrol is led by Towmy John. John Renew as assistant and Billy John Graviey as quartermaster. Kale Patrol includes Jackie Partain as jester and Lenwood Cunningham as quartermaster. Gale Partlah and Monroe Sewell serve as patrol treasurers alongside Larry Don Young as treasurer and Robert Richard zon as member.

Yucerauruis Boy Scouts Coleman ‘Garner B. Green Raven Asa Johnson Billy Ray Ford Berbe Richard Owens Eddy Roy ‘Tracy Timmy Yorkes James Dennis Billy John Graviey Gale Partlah Monroe Sewell Psrol 'Frewstrer Larry Don Young Robert Richard Zon Bobby Franklin Kale Patra Jackie Partain Petrol Borie Lenwood Cunningham Billy Roy Thompson Archie Thompson Billy Hay Binviser

Dean Wins High Honor for Texas Soil Conservation

Harris, dean of North Texas State College, was recognized as the outstanding individual in Texas for soil conservation. He received a bronze plaque at an awards dinner in Fort Worth last week, part of the Soil and Save Texas Conservation Awards Program sponsored by the Fort Worth Press.

Qenton Br. BB. Harris North Texas State College Tawa Fart Worth Courdes

Services Held Saturday For Francis Marion Hays

Francis Marion Hays dies aged 18. Funeral at Carrollton Methodist Church with Revs. Ridley and Vernon officiating. Interment Perry Cemetery. Survivors include mother Emma Wood of Pryto, Texas, and two grandchildren, Robert and Delanie Baye. Local group Parent Teachers Association reports donations to Grade School Library and High School Auditorium redecorating project. Association notes successful year and shrubbery planting on Grade School campus. May 48 meeting scheduled May 48 at 2 18 pm in High Beboo Auditorium. new officers to be installed. program and refreshments planned.

Tenchers FTA Mateurday Carrollton Methodist Church Princis Marion Mays Carrollton Tennessee Robert Ridley W. N. Vernon Rhetan Perry Cemetery Motster Emma Wood Priteo, Texas Robert andDelanie Baye

Large crowd attends Methodist Church supper

A large crowd attended a church supper at the Methodist Church on Wednesday night May 5. After the meal a brief program featured songs and solos, a Mother’s Day story by Tommy Hughes, 3. W. Groviey spoke briefly, and a closing group rendition of Best Be the Tie That Binds.

Mins Betty Jo Moseley Tommy Hughes W. Groviey Thal Bunda

Beta Sigma Phi Holds Regular Meeting at Peggy Perry Home

The Beta Sigma Phi sorority met for its regular meeting at Peggy Perry's home. Mrs. Bill Oren led the program on The Prison Beautiful with Jewelry as a subtopic. Plans for a new phrase were discussed by Mrs. O Beall, and the next meeting is set by Mrs. Jo Besil.

Beta Sigma Phi Peggy Perry Bill Oren Plains 0. Beall Jo Besil

Red Cross Plans For Possible Polio Outbreaks

In 1947 the Red Cross recruited 9,646 nurses to support polio duty across the United States, including 918 in Boise and 24 in Akron. A nationwide advisory network spanned many states as poliomyelitis cases rose to 10,794. Nursing staff trained and coordinated with the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and ARC officials plan for 1948 outbreak responses.

Pollo~ Myeltile Red Cross Idaho Boise Akron Cincinna Ohio New York State Red Crowd Law Pensylvania New Jersey Maryland South Carolina Viciy Virginia Rhode Island North Dakota Illinois Aransas Minnesota Texan New Mexico Oregon Calhoun Oklahoma South Dakota U. S. Public Health Service Nurans ARC National Foundation NPIP ARO An Acre NTP

Winners Named in Carrollton Bingo Party Event

The Bola Signi Phi yovority of Carrollton thanks participants for the May 7 bingo party. Mr. Bob Munnaker won the wattle iron as the top contestant. The fundraiser aided tuberculosis track sponsorship.

Bola Signi Phi Carrollton Bob Munnaker

Competitive Exams Announced for Academies

Congressman J Frank Wilson announces a pre lusomary Congressional exam in Dallas for Naval and Military Academy appointments on Monday July 12 1946. Open to Dallas County boys aged 17 to 21 for Navy and 18 to 22 for Army with veteran service. Write to Congressmen office in Washington DC to register and receive reporting details for the Dallas test.

J. Frank Wilson Civ Service Commission Dalles U. S Naval Dallas County Vesta Navy Army House Offics Washington, D.C Wilson Ume Deltas

Farmers Branch Eastern Star Elect Officers

Friday May 7 perm ema Branch Chapter No. 87 elected officers for the coming year. Worthy Matron Mrs Katie Low Gaines, Worthy Patron Shelby Gaines, Association Matron Mire Moran Rowe, Associate Patron Marcus Morris, Secretary Mrs Mary R Good, Treasurer Mrs era Gilmore, Conductress Men Nadine Prandsen, Associate Conductress Mrs Lillie Mae Conk. Installation set for Monday night May 8.

Permema Worthy Katie Low Gaines Shelby Gaines Arsocitta Mire Moran Rowe Avodale Marcun Morris Mra Mary R. Good Era Gilmore Nadine Prandsen Lillie Mae Conk

Del Art Cape Postponed Opening Until Monday

The Del are Gate, iosuted sons of the Overpass on Highway 0 postpone opening until Monday May 17. Mr and Mrs Arthur F Rawlins say the later date will help serve customers as weather delayed remodeling. The new cafe will specialize in barbecue and regular dinners with improved service. The opening date in Page 4 advertisement should be disregarded.

Highway Arthur Rawlins Cate

Prizes Awarded Boys in Chronicle Subscription Drive

The Carvolon Chronicle Saturday awarded prizes to boys in a subscription drive. Winners, all boys, received items like a tiny bike and baseball gear. Tommy Grimes won a bike, Jackry second prize a glove, Lloyd Bemagy an official baseball, while Tommy Johnson finished fourth awaiting prize pickup.

Carvolon Chronicle Tommy Grimes Jackry Priae Reece Lloyd Tommy Johnnon Chronicle Baseball Prise

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