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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1939
Page
5
A metaphor compares a town to a boat with 100 residents where only 25 to 30 pull the oars. The message urges universal effort so the load stays light and progress accelerates, highlighting collective action over partial participation.
Mrs. Rush hosted a Monday evening buffet and theater party for fourteen guests. Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Henry and family from Pauls Valley Oklahoma visited Mrs. A J Henry for Mother's Day, returning Monday morning. Myrtle Hoskins named postmistress as changes loom at the Chronicle office.
Hackberry Home Demonstration Club met May 12 at Mrs. A D Ledgers home. Mrs C C Lee and Mrs Marjorie Lowry demonstrated butter making and casein. Lowry reported on the Texan Home Demonstration Association meeting May 9 at Dallas Hall of State. Doris Leggitt to lead program and May 26 hosts planned. The Texas Almanac advertised by Chronicle.
Miss Ursa Kenellty presents a recital with music and readings on Friday evening May 19 at the High School Auditorium. Performers include Seave Davia Poury Ken and Maxam Good with selections like Cuckoo to the Clock and The Earthquake Shock. Local program notes mention Hallowed St. Louis and Shropty Topey Lary Rhapcody amid varied acts.
An analysis arguing against state trade barriers and tariffs that discriminate against out-of-state products. It warns these measures invite retaliation, threaten free commerce, and undermine America's unity and progress. The piece stresses the danger of closing markets and hindering national economic cooperation.
Rev. Preston Taylor and his wife moved to their new charge in Ft. Worth on Thursday of this week. The note urges readers to support the newspaper to help the town grow with the community’s earnings.
Carrollton Chronicle reports a tongue in cheek warning about grasshoppers swarming the area. County Agent Ay Be Jolley cites plans for large feeds and poison preparations priced at 40c per 15 pounds to deter the pests. Residents debate hospitality and drastic measures amid regional nostalgia.
An editorial urges Congress to approve and the President to sign a bill enhancing deportation powers for aliens who advocate overthrow of the U nited States government. It notes existing laws and calls for stricter enforcement, warning youth that crime does not pay and urging vigilance against new schemes to profit from crime.
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