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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1940
Page
1
Texas cotton farmers will be notified of their 1941 allotments before the December 7 Southwide marketing quota referendum. County officials urge prompt notice as district meetings discuss uniform county allocations. Quotas depend on 1937 planted plus diverted acreage, with caps and eligibility rules for 1940 adopters.
Mrs Langley Hostens presided over the Betdygub Bridge Club at her residence on Wednesday. New member Mrs E Z Jerryhill joined to fill the vacancy left by Mrs FH McMurray resignation. Others present included several named members and guests.
Miss Jimmie Knight and Harold Norvell were married Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Myer with Rev. D. H. Bonner officiating. The couple, uniting before a fern and chrysanthemum altar, were attended by Mr. and Mrs. M. Flurn as the sole witnesses. About 95 guests attended. The newlyweds will reside in Arlington. The John Gravley house is being rerouted this week.
The Study club Weld held its latest session under Mrs J C Davis and Mrs J Foster leading. Members answered roll call and papers were presented by Sarah Bernhardt Eleanor Duse Fannie Kimble and others. Official delegate Mrs F H McMurray could not attend due to weather. Next meeting set for December 5 with Mrs E P Berryhill as hostess and Mrs K C Lovelace co hostes.
Dallas County AAA chair V T Pusher announces a December 7 referendum for all cotton producers to decide whether marketing quotas will be used for the 1941 crop under the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Three local farmers will serve on the referendum committee, with voting at designated community locations from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm by secret ballot.
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Needham Mr. and Mrs. JL Noble and son David Mr. and Mrs. Dell Smith and son Laffie visited in Rock Inland Texas over the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Jenkins. They also visited Palacios and Port Launes.
The Chronicle announces a front page makeover with a slightly denser, clearer 10 pt Century Expanded type. Editors note the change is not radical, but aims to improve print quality and attract advertiser interest.
Mrs Jesse Jones and Mrs Ruby Gammon of Carrollton entertained about 30 guests at a bridal shower held Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Sam Gammon’s home. Refreshments included hot chocolate and cookies as gifts were opened and admired.
Mary Elizabeth Reneau, daughter of Mr and Mrs B P Reneau of Carrollton, and Clarence Landers of Carrollton were united in marriage Saturday night. Rev Dellitt Halley performed the ceremony at his home east of Carrollton. Mrs Landers attended Carrollton High School. Mr Landers is employed at Glad Acres Thoroughbred Farm. They are living with her parents.
The marriage of James Brake of Carrollton to Mixa Helen Hurst of Dallas was announced by the bride's mother Mrs. Bula Hurst. The ceremony occurred in Marietta Oklahoma with Brake, a North Dallas High School and SMU alumnus, and Hurst a St Edward's Academy graduate. The couple will reside at 6211 Worth Street, Dallas.
Mr and Mrs Will Myers hosted a Thanksgiving dinner last Sunday at their home in which several friends attended. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ray Ogle, Mr and Mrs Clifton Myers and son Billy, Mr and Mrs Leroy Crow, Mr and Mrs Darrell Myer and daughter Sarah, Rev and Mrs D H Bonner and daughter Phyllis Ann, Mrs WD Fyke and Miss Autie Hale.
The Plaza Theatre will show Boom Town next Sunday Monday and Tuesday featuring Clark Gable Spencer Tracy Claudette Colbert and Hedda Hopper in a fast paced oil era drama. Supporting stars include Frank Morgan Lionel Atwill Chill Wills Marion Martin and others in a cavalcade of action filled scenes from dramatic love to street chases and gunfire amid mules and dances.
Mr and Mrs Ted McCoy hosted a Thanksgiving dinner at their Coppell home on Thursday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Duncan Harrison and sons Clifton and Tyler, Mr and Mrs T E Standifer, Mr and Mrs Robert Perry, Miss Tommye Standifer, Jerry Chase of Dallas, and Mr and Mrs W W McCoy of Carrollton.
Frank Thweatt Selly Ice House owner for months sells the business to Clifton Myer. Roy Listes, previously employed by Thweatt, will continue to manage the ice house for Mr. and Mrs. Thweatt. The Thweatts have moved to Grapevine.
The WMS of the First Baptist church met Monday afternoon in Mrs A C Fyke home with 14 members and guests present. The program explored missionary steadfastness in Europe and compared Baptists to Europeans. Refreshments followed and a surprise 76th birthday shower honored Mrs W D Fyke, the society’s oldest member.
The Carrollton Lions lost 14 to 7 at Lewisville in a rain soaked game hampered by injuries to Godfrey Lancaster Webber and other players. Lewisville led with 40 rushing yards and a long field goal as Carrollton finished third in District A, totaling 2 points to opponents 92. An awards banquet will honor the team with proceeds to buy sweaters. invitation extended to all.
Carrollton's new 42000 gym hosted Plant Grove boys and girls basketball Tuesday night. Both games were well played and enjoyed, but several men and boys smoked inside the arena, prompting officials to urge spectators to smoke only between halves or outside in future.
Carrollton cagers defeat Pleasant Grove 35 to 31 in the season opener at the new gym. Girls team lost 33 to 31 with Jean Vinson as top scorer. Both squads debuted new uniforms amid high enthusiasm. Next games include Murphy, Collin County, and a conference clash with Momence on December 1.
The mayor proclaims a Cotton Christmas urging citizens to give cotton oriented gifts to boost consumption and support growers, with involvement from Texas A&M Extension Service, the State-Wide Cotton Commitees, the National Cotton Council, and local chambers of commerce and merchants.
Miss Cromer was honored at a mixed shower hosted by Mrs A T Stewart and Mrs Jake Grawley at the Iuttvr home. Guests arrived between 2:30 and 4:30 and the honoree received numerous gifts while flowers and décor featured sheysanthemums. Gil crist Graham of Paso is the groom designate for Thursday November 23.
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