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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1938
Page
5
Patrons supporting local businesses and church involvement are key to building a town. Active participation in commerce and worship shapes communal vitality and resilience. Community services and shared responsibility strengthen local identity and growth.
A look back from Farmers Branch recalls the Second Annual Home Coming with locals still active in business. Notables Geo P Myers has died, Hooker Vandergiff relocated to Arlington, Gale Moore headed to Cisco, and John W Gunstream formerly superintendent of schools remains in public service. Local revival at First Baptist and family updates accompany housing projects by M Patillo built by Abner Coonrod.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for Teacher in Indian Communities and Boarding Schools, Indian Field Service including Alaska, and Agricultural Extension Agent positions with salaries from 1620 to 2900 dollars. Requirements include college education and experience. applicants must not have passed their fortieth or forty-eighth birthday depending on region. Closing dates vary by region and Alaska postings include two additional dates. Information available from the Secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners or the Commission, Washington, D.C. Local social items note visits by Mr and Mrs Cagyey, Mrs Bol Vatteron under hospital observation, and greetings from Dallas visitors.
The Denton Soil Conservation Service Association schedules a quarterly meeting for Monday October 17 1988 at 2:00 P M at City Hall Denton Texas. New Area Conservationist Ernest C Johnson will outline Area 2 soil conservation setup for Grand Prairie and West Cross Timbers while Associated Regional Conservator J W Sargeant will discuss needed soil conservation legislation. Local lawmakers will attend and nominations for the December meeting will be announced.
In Caerallton and surrounding communities residents are urged to contact Mr. Good for high service information at two possible locations. Call from 2ay folivan or Wi toma with provided phone numbers 90 and Bt for assistance.
Mr and Mrs Roy McCormick entertained Tuesday evening with a surprise buffet supper and theatre party for their daughter Betty Jane on her fifteenth birth. The table wore a cream rice cloth and centered on a beautifully decorated birthday cake. Guests included Robbie Jean Morrison Delores Ford Frances Dennis Alma Majis Johnson Glenna Holt Jennie Singleton Lowella Smith Maron Jackood Mildred Traylor and Putte Luise Perry.
Dallas coverage notes the Golden Jubilee State Fair drawing 600 nets of livestock for display. Cleanliness is emphasized with white uniforms and orderly stalls. Attendants, workers, and a dormitory with amenities are provided, while local visitors Mrs Robbie McMillan and Mrs Noble Whitlock are mentioned alongside other community stirring notes.
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