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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1929
Page
1
Friday evening the Senior Clans performed a school play in a packed house. Director Mrs. Chester Good guided a lively production marked by earnest effort and a light ash joke routine.
A disjointed OCR fragment references Frank Jackson and a Confederate Veterans Reunion in North Carolina with mentions of attendance hints, interviews, and local names. The garbled text includes possible references to Dallas County delivery, Ford cars, and various personal names, suggesting a scattered report on a reunion event and associated local notes.
The Carrollton school calendar lists a seventh grade graduation exercises Friday May 24 with the high school graduand ceremony at Carroll Baccalaureate Sermon Sunday May 26 at the Methodist church. Senior class activities include a Wednesday May 28 address at 2 30 p m and a Thursday May 30 8 p m school auditorium event led by Hon Witham.
Fire ripped through Coppell destroying several buildings including a harbor shop and a harber shop. Fire crews battled the flames but the structures were left a total loss and early estimates put damages in the thousands of dollars. Authorities said the fire origin and cause were undetermined.
The Worth Worthington Missionary Society held a May meeting at Hemphill Heights. Mrs Carl Bonbriet led a discussion on the Fuller and Lyons topics, with Mrs Burwright as a member. A social hour followed, including a visit from Mrs Kelley and daughter, and plans for future services were announced.
Mr. Musk of Dallas buys a rural lodge site near Jun interbun track north of town. He plans a simple, sturdy house of about six rooms with a unique glueeye feature. The project aims for a quiet countryside home to welcome holidays and visits, joining the gentle scenery near Loonien Good.
Fragmented readable text depicts a chaotic school event with numerous names, ranks, and mentions of grades and honors. It references students and staff across many locales, including Mesquite, Wat, and Long. The piece hints at theatrical or athletic performances, with scattered captions and opaque judging remarks, suggesting a muddled, celebratory pageant atmosphere.
Fragmentary report describes 1928 incident near town where W. W. McCoy found a stash of money buried in soil while pulling a plow. About $276 recovered, roughly 10 percent of the original sum, with remaining bills moldy and partially damaged. Officials sent funds to Washington for disposal and testimony mentions county and local figures.
An OCR filled with garbled text discusses Carrollton’s aviation history and a local figure tied to early air service. It mentions a water tower painting, a plane’s role in the town, and a resident who served in France during World War I. The piece blends local memory with scattered names and events, noting education, burial sites, and community reflection on wartime contribution.
Garland boys controlled bases and held a close contest as visits by visiting players sparked court action. The score showed Garland leading with 12 to Corrojtion’s 3 amid a noisy crowd while officials tried to manage fouls and strange plays.
A fragmented text outlines goals for a strong dairy sector in the Western Hemisphere, stressing secure raw material supply and a favorable natural environment. It argues for a skilled workforce and public recognition of the industry's importance, noting historical patterns of cattle production and the need to adapt farming types to sustain growth amid soil and land challenges. The passage hints at national development links and long term viability considerations.
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