26 May 1939
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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1939
Page
1
An extended school day program on Mother's Day highlights Martha Mary Chavet’s Colonial Chapel at Greenfield Village. The piece reflects on Motherhood, tradition, and the role of families, noting observance began in 1914 by proclamation and contemplating what mothers themselves think of the holiday.
Mra McMurray hosts a close class picnic at a Christian church then moved to Reverchon Park for rides and amusements. Attendees include Betty Rae Roach Dorothy Day Mad Ox Tynes Hothook Mary John Holbrook Batty Joe Hill Mike Cony Edna and Ortha Tribbie and Charles Chagain. Tdna and Ortha Tribule plan to leave Car otiourt at end of school.
Schedule lists events from May 20 to May 80 including Mrs Martin's mute recital, May 28 race and sun shows, May 29 seventh grade commencement in the high school auditorium, and May 80 high school commencement at the athletic field. Seventh grade has 74 students and the senior class 54.
Plaza Theatre ends heat woes as new cooling system arrives. Mrs Lowrey reports interior temps could drop to 70 72 degrees once installed with a large plant and rooftop unit. Patrons praised improvements and plans to invest more to keep customers comfortable this summer.
Andrew Jacksons host a Saturday picnic May 20 at home with friends from Dallas and Carrollton. Sevenths grade students from Carrollton School of the Hills helped assemble a celebration with games, a planned tour, and a display of the new community water plant and local businesses.
Police report quick action by officers catching four boys who stripped parts from a Plymouth at Old Frankford cemetery area. They had driven a stolen Woodrow Wilson High School car to the site with another car. Community witnesses alerted Elmer Noel, prompting a pursuit into timber and recovery of the vehicles.
Mrs Homer Whitlock hosted the Woman's Study Club luncheon on May 18 with 18 members and two guests Archie Duncan and J T Whitlock. The event featured decorations, toasts, a program including Elise Whitlock on tap, Peggy Kauelop on piano, and a reading by Bobbie Reed. Final officer reports were presented for the year 1999 40, with retiring president Mrs P Barryhill and new officers named.
Cemetery Hill observed its annual Decoration Day on May 21 with a well kept lawn and evergreen decor. A large gathering heard Rev Oliver of Carrollton and Rev Cotton of Munson City speak, while Mrs Pen Jackson played the organ and J H Parribaux led songs. Funds were discussed to maintain the cemetery next year as Harry Lord served as master of ceremonies and Clinton Mangow as secretary.
A Houston lawyer and former University of Texas football player leads a push against a retail price fix bill affecting hundreds of items from medicines to foods and fabrics. The Senate, aligned with Weaver Moore, resists bringing the measure to a vote, amid a high voltage filibuster described as the most successful in recent Senate history.
The column notes unusually high temperatures prompting chatter about a cool season and local plans. It mentions Roy facing a big upgrade at a hardware store and air conditioning for the Plaza. It records the birth of Aton Mayberry on May 25, 1999 to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Mayberry.
Carrollton announces a free public library service with 500 Austin volumes. Located in Rainbow Pharmacy offices, it offers access to books via exchanges and donations from other libraries. Sponsored by the Study Club, its permanence hinges on Commissioners Court actions. Public access is free and hoped to be permanent.
Mrs. Dave Bailey hosted the Woman's Missionary Society afternoon session at the First Baptist Church. The program titled The Great Commission and the Ministry of Healing featured songs, Bible readings, and testimonies from missionary doctors and nurses. Eva sang What a Friend We Have in Jesus as guests enjoyed refreshments.
The fifty four to fifty nine member senior class of Carr ollton High School prepares for Baccalaureate on Sunday May 28 at the Methodist Church and Commencement on Ramsey Field Tuesday night May 30. The roster lists many students including names such as Adecuam, Cashion, Cooke, Davin, Gatey, Good, Irby, Pearson, and Stewie among others.
In Carrollton, Lamen Cook leads the graduating class from Addison Must Be Good Prep School, with Corbie Truman at Fronton High in Dallas earning high honors. Beth Arnblitt of Richmond, Virginia and Corbie Truman are cited among top students, reflecting credit on Addison’s faculty led by Dr C V Goodmas and team.
American Red Cross sponsors a Garrallton course taught by Mrs Ware starting June 1. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday at 3 o clock for twelve sessions. Free participation for all housewives and mothers in Corroltion or Vicinity. Call Mrs C A Good for details.
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