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Carrollton Chronicle

Location

Carrollton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1947

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Doctor Wagner to Open Medical Clinic in Carrollton

Dr. Wagner, associated with Highland Park Medical, plans a medical and surgical clinic in Carrollton at Bull Wall Drug Store this week. He will establish residency and a general practice, having served five years in the Navy with the Marines and earned degrees from the University of Texas. The Legionnaires beat Vandergrift Chevrolet 10 to 1 in Arlington, with A W Taylor and Herbert Parker delivering winning performances.

Winon Wagner Frank H. Austin Highland Park Medical Eleal Clizie Ann Afften Carrallton Bull Wall Wighland Park Carrollton University of ‘Texan School of ‘Medicine Legionnaires Vandergrift Chevrolet Company Aelington A. W. Taylor Arlington Club Kaufman Legion Carrolli Kaufman Fligher Lee Herbert Parker Olen McDonald Buddy Ruel Amos Shafer

Eastern Star Holds Memorial in Farmers Branch Hall

A Memorial service by the Eastern Star was held in Farmers Branch Hall on Friday night May 16. Worthy Matron Gladys Cox opened, Shelby Gaines read the 28th Psalm, tributes were given by officers and star points, solos and a quartet performed, benediction by Rev. Gola Bailey, followed by refreshments for 60 guests. Public installation of Eastern Star officers is slated for Saturday May 31 at 6:00 pm.

Farmers ‘Branch Gladys ‘Cox Shelby ‘Gaines Katie Lou Gaines Mee Rowe Chaplin Remaje Thompson Mra Luelis ‘Goo Marshall Letha Harrison Virgie May Oladya Cox Arthur Coole John Harrison Gola Bailey

School Officers Elected For Next Year

Elections held this week chose senior officers including Alan Bishop as president and Bob Read as vice president. Junior officers named George Kelley president and Kenneth Smart as vice president, with Foe Machin as secretary and treasurer. Sophomores selected Barrett Renita as president and Marhara Gavel as vice president.

Lewis Sammie Jo Davin Doris ‘Chambers Mar Shaline Bhater Lynn Poutray Ann Archer Billie Jack Harris Betty Upchurch Karol Norman Alan Bishop Bob Read Pogey Pylant Mary Ans ‘Baldwin Dorie Chambers Tommy Joe Gummer George Kelley Kenneth Smart Foe Machin Larry Kimsey Barrett Renita Marhara Gavel Laka Cruce Johnson Roy Glidewill Realman Lucere Beu Annbe

Memorial Day at Frankfort Cemetery

The annual memorial day services at Frankfort Church and Cemetery will be observed Sunday afternoon May 25 at 2 o'clock. Principal speaker M. J. Norrell of Dallas, former Magnolia Petroleum vice president, is a noted Southwest church and civic leader. Master of ceremonies M. J. Noell, a cemetery association chairman, leads a devotional by Rev. Mogens Moory. Special music by Mrs Milton Noell and a quartet led by Havell Odom, with congregational singing by Roy Dearley. The program honors North Texas heritage as the old Frankfort cemetery, on the county line north of Dalrada, remains one of the region's oldest. Plans for cemetery development are announced to invite community interest and new friendships.

Prankfort Ghurch M. J. Norell Dallas Magnolia Petroleum, Company Ehurch Southwest Frankfort Dalrad North Texas Norrell Texa M. J. Noell One Cemetery Association Mogens Moory Carrollton First Baptists Church Mra Milton Noell Hvell Odom Roy Dearley Noell Rankfort

Selected Sorority President Elected at North Texas College

Barbara Johnson of Garrallton, a North Texas Biute College student, is elected president of feta PI Gamms sorority for the upcoming year. Mia Johnson, a junior business administration major and daughter of beater Johnston of Carrollton, also noted as member of the Home President's club and other groups.

Barbara Johnson Garrallton North Texas Biute College Feta PI Gamms Snroity Buatnnas Mia Johnson Beater ¥. Johnston Carrollton Home President's Stunior Mary Arden International Relations

Engagement Announcement for Margie Butts and June 28 Wedding

The engagement of Margie Butts daughter of Ang and Carl Butts of Farucers Branch was announced at a Dallas gathering hosted by sister Mrs Glenn Graviey on May 18. Sisters Mrs Kenneth Altes and others attended a punch and dress event. Wedding vows set for June 28.

Margie Butts Lang Carl, Butta Farucers Tex Glenn Graviey Dallas Kenneth Altes J. C. Ramondson J. W. Butts Bobby McClary Archie Metentee Misa Thorene Ryan

The Peculiarity About You and The Amazing Treat Age

A fragment from the Kansans Gazette notes an odd remark on average man’s desk featuring a waste paper basket with drawers and lingering questions about value and storage.

Arkansans Gazette

The Child and His Home program at Methodist Church

WACB held a program titled The Child and His Home at the Methodist Church on Monday led by Mrs I C Foster Br Other participants included J J Nyfler Mrs Gilchrist Graham and Mrs Robert Ridley Refreshments were served on the church lawn The next meeting is scheduled for June 2.

WACB Methodist Church I. C. Foster Methodista J. J. Nyfler Gilchrist Graham Robert Ridley Mra Shaw Graham

Girls Receive Honors In Senior Class

Betty Jo Moseley named valedictorian with top four year average of 4.7 and extensive activity in freshman to senior years. Eva Low Gravley earns second high grades honor, active in band color guard and school paper. Both plan to attend senior year colleges in fall.

Betty Jo Moseley Mosstey Ilmb Betty Mike Ola Good Han Mer Aas Pep Aound Trader Fender Har Moniar NTAC Eve Eva Lou Texas Collge

Carrollton Wins First District Game

Harold Hartline of Farmers Branch seeks the bachelor’s degree at North Texas spring commencement on June 1. About 367 applications filed for degrees including 49 master’s and 318 bachelor’s. Martina has been active in Alpha Chi Pi Omega Pi Math Club and Gammadion society.

Denton Tex Apl Harold Hartline Hartline Farmers Branch North State Teachers College North Texas Martlina Alpha Chi Pi Omega Pi The Math Club Gammadion Honor Society

Graduation Exercises Omit Large Program at Grade School

Due to a measles outbreak and reduced instructional time the eighth grade will hold a brief graduation in the High School Auditorium at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday May 2. Rev. Eugene T. Moore will speak and certificates will be presented by Mr. Turner.

Becauae Achout Becuse Eugene T. Moore First Baptist Church Dana Mr. Turner Virginia Bedall Emma Lou Berry Glenda Ann Bishop Patsy Ann Howling Donnie Jean Franklin Tenitsill Tune Howlaway Joslyn Hurung Oma Lee Jennings Jaycee Nix Lena Pearl Proffit Sandred Sewell Katie Beth Vinson Mary Ann Weatherly Don Allen Lynn Lawther L. T. Prottit Mint Mary Perry

West Point Appointments Open for Dallas County youths

Congressman J Frank Wilson announces a Civil Service Commission exam in Dallas for West Point appointments to the Class of 1948. Dallas County residents aged 17 to 22 as of April 1 1960 may apply by June 1 1947, submitting name address date of birth and a brief statement of purpose to Congressman Wilson in Washington DC.

J. Frank Wusot Civil Service Commission Dallas U. 8 Military Academy Dallas County West Point Frank Wilson House Washington, DC Addrex Asd Wilson Unow Dallse

Fletcher Strikes Out Fifteen In Playoff Opener

Carrollton High School Baseball opened the Abe District 31 championship two out of three series with Fletcher dominating. Billy Joe Mietcher fanned fifteen and held opponents to two hits, while Rene Beara and A. Marshal combined for eight strikeouts. Second game set for Friday at 2 pm at Wilmer. A Carrollton victory ends the series. Wilmer faces a decisive third game on neutral ground.

Carrollton High School Billy Joe Mietcher Rene Beara A. 2 Marshal Wilmer Carrillian Wilmer Matehinis

Graduates Honored by Local Methodist Youth

The Spring Graduating Class of the local Methodist Church was honored at a Sunday night program on the church lawn followed by a vesper service. Allen J. Lovelace John Lowrey and several youths delivered meditations while Joe Graviey presided and announced upcoming officer elections for the Methodist Youth Fellowship. The gathering named many participants including Betty Jo Bedall Barrett Graham Max Allen Graham and John Lowrey.

Methodist Allen J. Lovelace John Lowrey Juanita Grewham Mac Hall Betty Jo Bedlair Max Allen Graham Barrett Renfro Joe Greviey

Study Club Years Last Meeting

The Womens' Study Club met at Thornlay on May 11 for the final meeting before next September. A luncheon at retiring president Men Tom Field's home in Farmers Branch honored new members Mrs Bil Hall and Mrs Were Sumner and installed new officers. Officers include Mrs J Le Mitchell president, Mrs James A Blanton secretary and treasurer, Mrs Emory Ross corresponding secretary, and Mrs Henry Noble parliamentarian. About twenty ladies attended.

Womens’ Study Club Henry Noble

First Grade Has Picnic In Carrollton School

Members of Mrs Dotson s First Grade at Carrollton School were entertained Wednesday May 1 with a picnic at the Sar Gy Manem. Mrs RB Hunsacker, room mother, and Mrs C B Vaden helped. Hamburgers soda pop and ice cream served to twenty seven youngsters.

Birthday Party Honors Nancy Pender at Valley View Home

Nancy Pender honored Barbar Gavel with a birthday party at her Valley View home on Friday night May 16. Approximately fifteen guests attended as games were played and punch and cookies were served.

Nancy Pender Barbar Valley View Jtone Tommy Hughes Refrestuwert Metta

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