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Carrollton Chronicle

Location

Carrollton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1947

Page

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Fire Prevention Week Observed In Schools Across Area

The report cites Fire Prevention Week efforts in schools led by Westnesday officers. Programs stress fire danger awareness, with Carrollton department offering cash prizes for best student posters and essays. Student government backs drills, campaigns, and classroom activities to promote safety.

Faye Carrollton Grace Pion Gipwo Ray Ople Department of Wice G. C. Lovelace Juniorings George Kelly Peintipal Imonttore Limekeapeta Atudente

Mrs Dent Hosts Surprise Housewarming in Arlington

A party of Mrs Mary B Dent's friends from Arlington honored her with a surprise housewarming and shower on Bundy Street October 5. Dent, a Carrollton High School faculty member, recently moved into a new home with refreshments of pie and tea.

Mary B Dent Arington Bundy Atternoo Dent Carroll‘ton High Selo Ad Myrttin Thornton Joe B Preston Mist Hamnah B. Preston J. Mudapeth Benny, Young Bert Biller J. R. Wright Harry Ditto Ington Dick Hiett Fred Graham Dalles

Leaders of Cub Pack Attend Meeting in Highland Park

Mr. Harry Mocker Jr cube master of Pro 0 Mrs H Good and Mrs Harry Blocker Jr Den Mothers Mrs K McCraw and Mrs Loyd Tyney attend a three week leadership routine at Bradfield School in Highland Park.

Harry Mocker Harry Blocker K McCraw Loyd ‘Tyney Bradfield Highland Park

Methodist W S C S Meeting Report on Nigeria Mission Plans

The W S C S of the Methodist Church heard a mixed talk at Monday’s meeting led by Mrs Bawin Low who introduced her missionary to Atmos. Her husband Dr Low, an army doctor at Warrenton Virginia, plans to go to Nigeria after service. Mrs Robert Rd attended as guest.

Methodist Bawin Low Atmos Low Warrenton Nigeria Alster, Mire Robert

Dr H M Lafferty to Review Book at County Meeting

Dr H M Lafferty of the Education department will review a book titled Bene and Honsense at the Callin County Tense State Tech emnedation meeting. The event at Princeton Atch school features Superintendent Saul Henderson and faculty with expected broad attendance. Lafferty, son of M A Lafferty of Garrallton and manager of Lyon Grex Lumber, is noted in regional agricultural discussions about crop prospects and market conditions.

We Department of Education East Twachnra Cullope Commerce Stil Review Callin County Princeton Atch School Saul Henderson Lafferty If. A. Lafferty Garrallton Lyon- Grex Lumber Company

All Veterans Day Activities Planned in Dallas October

Dallas events mark All Veterans Day with Band Shell performances at the Alamo and Cotton Bowl. Navy and Army units join a parade of veteran organizations including the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. A headquarters and meeting spaces are set up to coordinate the day’s programs across veteran groups.

Dallas Tex Texas Veterane Bail ‘Snd Ab Chester Ube Alamo Cerrotiide Army Niccy Panda American Tiegion Banda Eighth Air Forges Alt Negro Jodie” Dell American Legion Veteraria of Foreign Wars United Spanish War Veterans Reserve Dtheera Naval Service Rexerva Amoclaton Air Force Air Reserve Axsocm Veterans Hassat Veterana

June Ann Giles Receives School Award in Waco

June Ann Giles, daughter of Mr and Mrs Momer A Giles Jr, earned a browse trophy and other honors at a September 27 junior court event in Waco Texas. She is noted as the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Homer A Giles Jr of Route No 1 Central City.

June Olle Momer A. Giles, Jr Tunior Court Waco Texas June Ann Homer A. Giles, Jr Cutroliten

Cenkiy Si h Nuptials Held A Miss Lowerwn Smith Wed

Miss Lowerwn Smith became the bride of Trani Bawards in a small Oct 1 ceremony at the couple’s home. Rev Mocling officiated. Only close family attended as they begin their life in Corpus Christi after a Dallas background. Mr Edwards served in the Pacific on a torpedo bomber.

Vinginta Triste Immedate Southern Methodist University Dallas Edwards Corpus Shelstl Pacific

State Fair of Texas Opens with Gala Premiere

The State Fair of Texas opened with a gala premiere at the Auditorium for the 1947 show. Notables including Mary Martin and Irving Berlin were in attendance as the production drew a packed audience and strong applause. Performances run Oct. 4 to Oct. 19 with nightly shows at 8:30 and matinees on Thursdays Saturdays and Sundays.

Hale Mary Marlin Oakley Amery Irving Berlin Gav Berford Feving Berlin Herbert Dorothy Piglds Joshi Ko UN Jo Nlelainer Tex McCreary Jinx Falkenburg Arana Livivler Kior Texac Macy Martin Mary Shanem Earl Covert Frank Mytler Donald Burr Chortle Davenport Joan Cleveland Dolly Tate Tommy Wonder Tammy ‘Edler Billy Worth Winnie ‘Tate Jack Hutherford Buffalo Bill Zachary Charles Hitting Bull Bernard Hoffman Bill Meller Halliday Miss Martin Amuie Slater Texax Ua Realdenta Mary Mirtin

Lions Defeated by Grand Prairie in Gridiron Match

Lions fall 25 to 0 at Grand Prairie as Gophers overpower Carrollton. Ann Bishop and Dewey Joe McDonald cap Lions as captains. band and pep squad uniforms feature white wool in school colors. Coaches and officials are listed amid a chaotic game night with disrupted plays and unclear roster details.

Varranton Min Grand Prairie Liar Club Ramsey Field Lions Agattet Grand Prairie Horn Gophers Toose Tions Ann Bishop Dewey Joe McDonald Lion Carroll~ton Elval Bewix Beind Medirlands Behop Mickeff Tomuht

MG Schooh Schedules Next Game With Weil On Thursday

TheGRAMASON MIEN BeNOO eA will play Country Day Belioo at Ramsey Meld on Thursday October 16. The game schedule shows a later start time with adminion charged.

Gramason

Stringfellow Brancato Take Vows In Milam Church

The double ring ceremony at St Edwards Church in Milas Batelela Brancato wed Frank Juven Stringfellow. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Alen Brancato of 2400 Community Drive Carrollton native Ben Stringfellow of Irving acted as father of the groom. Attendants included Miss Doris Brancato and Miss Margie Faye Kink. The groom's party featured Billy Joe Stringfellow as best man. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home. After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside in Carrollton.

Bt. Edwards Church Milas Pearla Doris Brancato Slater An Mid Honoy Margie Faye Kink Jore Marie ‘Fodor Billy Joe Stringfellow Kirk Johnny? Corvenk Marvin Loving Yimamie McDonald Jasper Bivito J. Means Joe Ponesky Sam Pidala Mr. Stringfellow Carrollton Atringtelson Corcnitexs Hgh Aso Carrollton High Rcbool

Carol Thompson’s Fourth Birthday Celebration

Carol Thompson was honored on her fourth birthday last Monday night. Twelve little guests attended and Carol received a number of pretty gifts. Refreshments of Coke and ice cream were served. Bob Russell has been improving since Thursday.

Carol Thompson Carol

Promotion Day Program at Methodist Church

Promotion Day observances at the Methodist Church opened with prayers songs and choruses. The program included memory work primary and junior classes instrumental singing and multiple choruses. Certificates of Promotion were awarded by Bill Blanton retired assistant superintendent with praise for Gill Blanton and the new Sunday School year.

Methodist Church Numnery Salo Frankie Graytey Anno Sola Betty Ruth Mosaley Bill Blanton Equibb Gill Blanton Abe Godfrey

Union Baptists Hold Installation of Missionary Society Officers

The women's Missionary Society of the Union Baptist Church was installed Friday night by Mrs Lake Wadley wife of the Lemmon Avenue Church pastor. Attendance was strong. New officers for the coming year include President Opal Vaden first vice president Mrs Lure Me Clung second vice president Mrs Velma Gentry third vice president Mrs Edith Webb treasurer Mrs Fem Cox recording secretary treasurer Mrs Tunntin Rosa teacher Mrs Dalian Folkes assistant teacher Mrs Guy Perry reporter Mrs W Treece.

Women's Missionary Society of the Unigh ‘Baptist Church Mire Lake Wadley Lemmon Avenue Church Opal Vaden Mra Lure Me Clung Velma Gentry Presdent Edith Webb Fem Cox Tunntin Rosa Dalian Folkes Guy Perry W. ©.Treece

Mayor Binnion Sets Hearing Date for 1947 48 Budget

Mayor Jack Binnion announces a public hearing for the 1947 48 budget to be held October 20 at 147 Street and City Hall. Citizens invited to attend and participate in the session.

Blanton Jack Binnion Bity Hall

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