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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1949
Page
1
Troop 202 girls visited the Fut and saw the Cow and family at the Rods Building. They toured the Health and Art Museums and joined a booth in the Agriculture building. Training stations planned in Carrollton Friday morning.
Dallas authorities indicate land acquisitions will start within weeks for a large capacity water plant north of Carrollton. City Manager Rod Thomas says the project aims to secure about 1B acres with surveys shaping exact boundaries along Highway 0. Hoefle notes preconstruction steps will occur after wartime measures, with costs estimated around 5.5 million for plant and 1 million for related infrastructure.
Members of the MUBIC Music Club met at a residence in Bantewer for their monthly gathering. Delegates named include Ruthmore Gilbert Lane, Mathy Marsh, Myrna Wri Bullock, and Carmen White, with several family connections listed among attendees.
The Baptist Sunshine group met at Callege Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor Hon. OB Martin presiding. A prayer service opened the session followed by a luncheon. Attendees discussed their ongoing Bun circle and future community work under the group president's guidance.
The 1940 state fair crowds surged past 200000 with major acts and 4-H displays from 28 counties. Undefeated Kentucky Wildcats face Cotton Bowl glory as Woodrow White and Adamson clash. High school games and livestock auctions drew large turnouts as rural youth celebrated a landmark year.
Carrollton Parent Teacher Association plans a safety drive starting next week and running through November 10. Mex W. Parrin is named chairman as safety patrols are to be appointed and duties outlined to promote student safety and classroom vigilance.
Farmers and business people invited to Kies Terrace building site near Wingale Hi and Harold Locas Farm to learn terrace construction and soil conservation. Experts from Grapevine Conservation District and County Agent outline methods to increase acre yields through terracing, sod, seed, and fertilizer use with practical demonstrations.
Mrs Raymond Crawford entertained the 28 Club at her home The living room featured fern and bachelor decor After two hours of progressive 42 the high score was won by Mrs Amnest Title with Cent W prize The list of guests included Roy Perry James Tegan Ariel Boyd Morris Lord Cunningham Floyd Bedell John Griffin Sr Prat Crawford Steve Griffin Buddy Parnell Johnnie Griffin and others with hostess Mrs Raymond Crawford.
According to RL Turker the Carrilton Public Schools cafeteria serves about 300 lunches each day. The article lists the staff and menus for the week beginning Monday October 24, noting meals and the financial arrangement with the state and student payments.
HL James and Mex Theta ogue were united in matrimony in Dallas in a ceremonial ring event officiated by Rev. Arthur Preenen. James serves as chief of police and Hague works for Carrelltan. After a brief wedding trip they will reside here.
The event honors son Ferry with a Halloween themed birthday party held October 13. Games featured winners Preddy Wheeler and Marty Lae Jordan. Attendees include Swen Kent Suse Cook Paula Hale Marsha Jordan Dickie Mary Berk and others. Mrs WE Myon Mrs Pal Wheeler and Mr CL Landers attend from Dulles along with family and friends.
A meeting to decide action on the conditional offer from the Texas Highway Commission to help alleviate future flood threats in Carranton and Dallas County is planned for tonight at City Hall at 7 30 p m. Representatives from the State Highway Commission Dallas County local railroads and Melala will participate, announced Mayor R C Connell on Wednesday.
The Carrollton Parent-Teacher Association met Tuesday night in the high school library. Supt. R Turner spoke on PTA importance. Mrs Cheater Good formed a library club and Mrs KR Cailiet was named library mother. A marimba selection preceded by Mrs John Oraber featured sentimental tunes and a floral tea setup by Mrs Bob Unpateer.
The Lions lost 45 to 12 as Pleasant Grove dominated with three touchdowns by Bob DeLong and supporting plays from Barrett Fentro and Bill Cathey for Carroll Jr. The Lions travel next Friday to Weoquite for a conference game before homecoming with Willcrest on November 4.
Wala officers inducted at College Avenue Baptist Church during the regular prayer meeting led by Mrs Arthur Freeman. The ceremony included the installation of officers for the women’s and children’s groups.
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