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Newspaper

Carrollton Chronicle

Location

Carrollton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1947

Page

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Carrollton High School Homecoming Plans November 7

Homecoming Day in Carrollton High School will be observed on November 7 with a parade down College Avenue, pep rally, lunch, football game, and a big dance. The day features contests for best floats and entries, a program in the auditorium, and a large alumni and ex-student turnout.

Carrollton Behoolx Harriet Boiler Alumni Association Dutice College Avenue Archie Bune Buntet Civin Chase Claas Dehicut Lunoh Shorey G. Xelley A. Good Carmalton-Hillcrest Y Raumey Field Mutral Association Une John Mitcnell Ehialeman Satmittat

Lion's Tale School Paper Moves to Weekly mimeograph

The Lion's Tale high school paper returns after a two year gap. Kenneth Smart leads a correlated program with English and commerce departments to write edit and print the revived weekly mimeograph publication.

Mrs Strauss Hosts Ladies Aid Meeting 1947

The Cadien Aid of the First Christian Church met at the home of Mrs Jobenuss on Monday night October 14 1947. Mrs Staxley Duncan led the devotional and plans for Fellowship supper at the church were made for Wednesday night October 15. Refreshments of pie and coffee were served to the listed ladies including Mrs A Late forty and Mrs Dewey Aperier among others, plus Mrs Straus mother-in-law of the hostess from Des Moines.

Cadien First ‘Christian Church Jobenuss Staxley Duncan Bupper Dewey Aperier

Forest Lawn Lot Owners Meet To Plan Cemetery Care

Forest Lawn lot owners and interested residents are invited to a Sunday afternoon meeting at 2 30 in the Methodical Church of Care rojit to discuss the forest lawn cemetery project. Trustees note the cemetery has charter rights and seek perpetual care, with R A Finch president Mrs Prince secretary and Mr Mall treasurer detailing current beautification efforts and inviting suggestions.

R.A. Finch Mrs. Prince Mall

Farmers Branch Carnival Promises Fair Fun This Weekend

The Farmers Branch carnival runs from Thursday night October 16 to Saturday night October 1. Residents can enjoy rides games and nightly entertainment with barbecue planned for tonight. The event aims to provide a weekend of wholesome amusement for locals and visitors alike.

Connel Parmers Brandt Aly Iment Farmers Branch

Girls Report For Basketball Practice

Twenty seven girls report for regular basketball workouts under coach Mr Gren. Veterans include Betty Arthur Donna Chambers Charlize Cox Betty Bates Lola Kerr Minnie Alice Lancaster Karol Norman Belle Pierce. Many other girls are sophomores and freshmen who show promise for this year and future teams.

Gine Maye Mr. Gren Betty Arthur Donna Chambers Charlize Cox Betty Bates Lola Kerr Min~ Nie Alice Lancaster Karol Norman Blle Pierce Fusure

Deadline Set For Overseas Packages

The Adjutant General announced Christmas packages for army personnel should be mailed between October 15 and November 19. The period is deemed the best for timely delivery, ensuring packages arrive before the holiday season.

Wannington D.C Adjutant General Army

Tracy Glidewell Vows Taken at Dallas Church

Mr and Mrs Henry Tracy announce the marriage of their daughter Fonts Tracy to Me. Guth L Glidewell on October 6 1947. Both graduates of Carrollton High School and veterans with service in the Army in Japan. The ceremony was performed by Rev Me Edge at the Crescent Church in Dallas with Mr and Mrs Raymond Tracy among attendees. The bride wore a powder blue dress with black accessories and the groom a dark brown suit. They planned a short wedding trip.

Min Terry Chany Wayne Moore Waco J. © Peel Chaney Soore Alek John Headen Mrs. Moore Henry Tracy Yotuers Burneh Miss Fonts Traey Guth L Glidewell M. Glidewell Farmer Branch Carrollton H High School Garth Nemy Japan Cone Cord Breet Church Dallas Ab Fendariia Mr Nd Menty Traey Raymond Tracy

Young People Entertained at Bethel Baptist Church Event

A Saturday night gathering for the young people of Bethelmithie Baptist Church of Pek City drew numerous attendees. The program featured music by Gunes and social mingling as Rev Grady athuriee nit Kates and many families enjoyed a lively evening with games and shared refreshments.

C. R.slay Bethelmithie Baptist Church Pek City Rey Grady Athurieenit Kates Mra Tyruman Glen Gy We. Bley Thelen Crabs Lola’ Ows Jack Peasford Gene Wilkots Dosina Jonst Lows Smit Haley Moschelt Feld Etsy Tune Jake Hexen Elsty Edward Stoves CK. McBrewy Sles Martha Anita Faye Bee Lawren Annette Janette Barbara Donné Carol Else Gunes Wera

Woman's Study Club Meets at the Adolphus Hotel

The Woman's Study Club gathered in the Century Room of the Adolphus Hotel on Thursday for a social event. Attendees included Mrs. John Mitch, Mrs. Duck Blanton, Mrs Charfen Bislock, Meg J. C. Davin, Tom Field, Mrs. Jamon Arise, Mrs. Marvin Koving, Mrs. Rey Motormicks, Mrs. Ralph Noble, Mrs. W. H. Noble, Mrs. Emory Ross, Mrs. Roy Russell, and Mrs. W. M. Sumner, with guest Kinvénur 463, a former member, in attendance.

Egon Onlavery Century The Adolphus John Mitch~ i Mra Duck Blanton Charfen Bislock Meg J. C Davin Imre Tom Field Min C. & Hall Jamon Arise Marvin Koving Rey Motormicks Ralph Noble WH. Noble Emory Ross Roy Russell W. M. Sumner le Ximeey

Community Chest Campaign Underway in Carrollton

Carrollton launches its Community Chest drive officially on October 7 as Lions Club backing and local business support pour in. The campaign seeks contributions to fund 36 welfare agencies and services, with donors encouraged to give freely and proudly display their support.

Carrollton Lions Lab Orisel Carolin

Conservation Group Holds Meeting in Pleasant Valley

The Pleasant Valley conservation group south of Cedar Hill met at T. W. Patton's home to review progress and plan intensified efforts. Attendees included MV. Hi Vargell from Fort Worth district forestry, Wade Hullonan of the Dalhworth Work Unit, and Mr. Yarnell who showcased a Raindeep chart urging stronger protection. Twelve members heard updates on the Dalworth Soil Conservation District farm program with Miss Martin Joyce, Dr. John B. Patterson, and Ly B. Tracy contributing on two farms and related groups.

Pleasant Valley Cedar Hill T. W. Patton Yarnell Dalworth Martin Joyce Rose Bill John B. Patterson Garland Group Me. Ly, B. Tracy Farmers. Branch

New Home Destroyed By Fire

A house under construction for Mr. Paul Townsley on Crosby Road was destroyed by a fire around 2 a.m. Monday. The building was nearly complete when investigators believed spontaneous combustion started the blaze.

Paul Townsley Crosby Road

Garden Club Assembly Covers Compost and Horticulture

Garden Club held its regular assembly on Tweedy evening October 14. Mr Mc Mall led the meeting assisted by several members. JW Aorver of Sarver Nursery spoke to Mrs Alex Chiara and Mr Edward Murder about compost heap preparation and experiences in growing vegetables and flowers.

Yearden Clan Tweedy Mrx Mc Mall Poster Btella McMurray JW Aorver Sarver Nursery Alex Chiara Edward Murder Walngewe

Bride Honored at Shower for Mrs Russell Crowder

Mrs Idon Runay hosted a miscellaneous shower Monday night at her home honoring Mrs Russell Crowder formerly Fry Ellen Riney. Guests delivered many useful gifts and enjoyed delightful refreshments.

Jimmie Martin Russell Crowder Mer Fry Ellen Riney Idon Rulnay

First Baptists To Hold Sunday School Clinic

First Baptist Church at Carrollton hosts a Sunday School clinic Monday night October 20 with conferences for all department officers and teachers. Rev Bart Johnston and Rev Eugene T Moore lead sessions in multiple rooms, aligning the week for Sunday School training and officer instruction. Bobbie Jackson is honored at a birthday party with ice cream and cake hosted by Mrs Meteher Chambers.

Eat Johnston Muse First Baptist Chuurch Trving J. Johnston First Baptist Carrollton Bart Johnston Ediness Honan Muaio Piet Sapa Irving New Building Eugene T. Moore New Building Adwit Chngses— Mex Earl Crawford Southwester Seminary Fort Worth Auditorum Stugente Jack Goodwin Tryig Texas Por Mrn Roy Colling Irving Twxis Mra Harold Huesing Pruett North Temples Baptist Chneeh Dallas Liltip Bobbie Jackson Meteher Chambers Bobbie van Uhre

Mrs Ward Heads Music Department at Carrollton Schools

Mrs Ward leads the Carrollton School music program bringing training from the University of the South and Washington University. She will supervise private piano lessons and head the Girls Choral Choir as part of regular curriculum. The Wards recently moved to Carrollton.

Kathy. Ward Carrotton Universitys of Sonirl Sand Washington University Gr Owls Quailty Mra Ward Wade Carrollton Duncan Hersh

Lions Open Conference Play at Pleasant Grove

The Lions meet Pima and Grove in their first conference game at Pleasant Grove. A hard fought clash saw the Lions rally from an early slow start, scoring multiple touchdowns and securing key conversions. Final details incomplete, with next week’s Buckner Orphans game on the schedule.

Lions Pleasant Grove Pima Grove Rickert O'Tlock Focal Eleven Bisons Penton Mob Teer Thi Nekano Keelley Kionen Rchery Xtra Goming Liona Sitle Mermany Onenet Orly Re Tollton Martin Roteh Gna Tongies Poiny Buckner Orphans

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