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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1948
Page
6
The Carrollton Chronicle publishes declarations of candidacy in Dallas County. Hank Santerré J B Bill Decker, Angelo Pirano, Eva, and William M. (Bill) Cramer announce runs for district attorney tax assessor collector and associate justice respectively, subject to Democratic primary action.
The U S Navy station at Grand Prairie plans a threefold weekend celebration led by a carnival on May 14 and 16 in the Drill Hall to benefit the Navy Relief Society. May 18 will feature the station's seventh birthday with open house and aircraft flyovers. Admission is free to the public.
Mr and Mrs Hi W Eden announce the arrival of Sharon Elaine born Tuesday May 4 at St Paul's Hospital Dallas. The baby weighed 7 pounds 16 ounces. Mrs Eden is the former Peggy Kenetop.
One balf out of garden space is recommended for the average family. Something should be planted in the garden every week to the year and something should be taken out of the garden to eat every day. A garden is profitable if good soil, good seed and good fertiliner are fed, and insects controlled.
A Texas Research Institute estimate shows production taxes on oil gas sulphur carbon black and cement will total 102 418 039 for the year ending August 31. The five resources thus account for about 34 82 percent of total state taxes of 294 138 72 this year. The study was published by the Institute, a statistical agency of the South Texas Chamber of Commerce.
An Institute study highlights a 170 percent rise in state tax collections over the past decade while production taxes on natural resources surged about 480 percent. It notes current revenue totals of 204,186,002 this year, 209,141,553 last year, and 206,300,609 the year before, asserting a persistent growth trend without higher tax rates. The Institute projects a General Revenue Fund surplus exceeding 60 million as the Fifty-first Legislature convenes next January.
Mrs Job Inman of Sulphur Springs underwent a minor operation and is recuperating at her sister Mrs Ben Thorisons home. Mrs A J Stanley hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs C W Stanley on Thursday evening May 6. Miss Peggy Nell Lewis received a bridal shower at the home of Mr and Mrs J B Smith on Monday evening May 10. She will wed Royce Massengale of Dallas and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Garning Lewis.
Public notice urges placing wants and classified ads by Wednesday at 5 PM to ensure inclusion and processing. Readers are advised to submit early to avoid missing publication deadlines.
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