Lifetime Carrollton Figure Sam Kennedy Dies at 87
Sam Kennedy known as Uncle Sam of Carrollton died after a long life spent in the area. Born July 19, 1871, he ran a grocery and helped in various community services. Survived by his wife Cora Percy, a daughter in Houston, two sisters in Dallas and Amarillo, and friends across Carrollton and Houston. Funeral services were held at MothoAlt Church with Rhowan Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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Sam Maison
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Dalloe Hopital Mets
Sugar
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Hourtin
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Houston
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Carrollton
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Percy
Sam
Wolomobil
Bupliet Church
Intecweye
Perry Cenwiory
Rhowan Funeral Home
T P and L Commended For Wartime Service
The Texas Powered Light Company is commended for wartime service. John W. Carpenter, president and general manager, received a certificate of appreciation from War Department General Walker. The award recognizes the company’s aid to the War Department and its role in the Southern Division War Aid Program.
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Texas Powered Light Company
Gates Ruse Gas
John W. Carpener
Sind Spc
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Lettoy Lutes
Catainly
Wer
Lealletinoe Mervnd
Gem
Walkers Unity
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Southermarn
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Seow
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Rome
Notice To Dog Owners Personal Shower Honors New Bride
A notice details a personal shower for Mrs James Biwin Woe, the former Miss Jo Aw Good, to be held Friday May 18 at 1 00 pm. The event will destroy the property in a house with guests listed including Ma Allen Good and many others. A stray dog issue is noted with possible destruction if not confined by May 2.
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Weel
Perwoyal
James Biwin
Jo ‘Aw Good
Howe
Dorothy Fine Burgess
Mildredoo
Rivkyo Fick
Poacl Walddrop
Mie Pengy Perry
Juanita Whilosk
Bettye Davis
Averell Wom
Mite
Reta Potraon
Misrarbero Johnson
Evelyn Ragen
Mee
Lillin May
Duckie Kelly Mea
Phil’p Carver
Gilbert Jones
Llivene Patterson
Bobbie
Vanderell
BMS
Batiye Parker
Mm Bardare Soozer
Jack Blanton
Vote At Post Office Election Sat May Day
Voters are urged to cast ballots at the post office on Saturday May 1. The text notes well known men and discusses selecting a postmaster general through a vote to reflect community feelings. The results are to be reported to Representative Sumner for action.
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Hrendahip
Sumner
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Card of Thanks for Carrollton Chronicle readers
A card of thanks expresses deep appreciation to the editor and merchants of Carrollton for their cooperation during a centesimal anniversary celebration. The note thanks May 14 events, mentions guests and local names, and asks God’s blessing on their continued usefulness.
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Carrollton Chronicle
Carrolton
Devel Ehsad Shah
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Final Rites Held For Mrs Upchurch
Services were held Sunday for Mrs. Upchurch in the Chapa chapel of the Helity Panera Moneyeith. She died in Dallas hospital Friday, born January 2, 1871, in Texaron. Survived by husband TB Upchurch, daughter Otie Long of Farmers Branch, three sons Leonard and Joshua Upchurch of Farmers Branch, George Upchurch in the US Army, nine grandchildren, and mother Mrs. W.M. Walker of Farmers Branch. Funeral at Percy Cemetery with Rhodan Funeral Home in charge.
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Farmers Branch
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Jowoah Upehweh
Mare Worth
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Texaron
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Seventh Day Asivent Church
Urial
Percy Cemetery
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Centennial service at Webbie Shape Cemetery
Centennial observance at Webbie Shape Cemetery in Farmers Branch honors early Dallas County settlers and their descendants. Community members will gather for gravesite rites, with service readings and a bagietth devalante honoring the Furst family graves. Local churches held meetings, devotions, and a book review at the First Christian Church as part of the week’s events.
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Farmers Branch
Dallas County
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C- Yee
Firet Christian Church
Ramiya Morgen, Jr
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Charity Horse Show To Benefit Parkland Hospital
Charity event to aid Parkland Hospital outlines net proceeds and talks of total attendees. Notables from Dallas and surrounding counties visited, including Mrs W Brake and Mr J Hugging, with holiday tour of the hospital and new therapy equipment highlighted.
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Potklana Hospital
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Dallas
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Maple Avenue
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Wavalyaig
Dolls
Cownties
Garden Club Installs Officers Tuesday
The Carrollton Garden Club held its latest meeting at the home of Miss Ima Sincer with Mrs J W Sinclair and others. New officers were introduced by Mrs A T Seewart, president, and Margret Jobin received praise for her past service. Deliaebwey to attend a Day Program. activities in Carrollton and surrounding visits are noted, including trips to Dallas and Washington D.C.
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Carrollton Garden Club
W. Treece
Mim Margret Jobim
Poomnant BP
First Church Plans Summer Calendar
The First Baptist Church outlines a busy summer schedule led by Rev. Eugene Z. Moore. Vacation Bible School runs June 10 to 21 for ages four to sixteen, with upcoming camps, revival meetings, and a Saturday youth program at Carrollton. Events include a Desert Victory film, a Journey Into Faith, and church outings with the Boy Scouts in May.
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Isboro
Texas
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Rowing Church
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Cristian Weoh
Carrollton
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