Local Notes Log of Health Ills and Visits Across Town
Soonfepy reports Mrs Flowers ill north of town and Mrs Bob Knight of Farmers Branch listed as sick. Several residents, including Annte Logging with a left arm injury from a fall on a swing rope, JC Davie ill, and Tom Vandergriff of Arlington visiting relatives, are noted. Many visits and minor illnesses thread through Carrollton area lifeways with Dallas and Irving connections.
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Flowers
Bob Knight
Farmers Branch
Annte Logging
JC Davie
Gas Tax Money Sparks Federal Action on Road Funds
A new federal law allows the government to withhold 250 900 in New Jersey road funds as a penalty for diverting gas tax revenue. The issue reflects motorists’ complaints of unfair taxation and the need to keep gas taxes for road maintenance. The note mentions Texas visitors for a local event and various quips about optimists, taxes, and life, ending with a reflection on last year's overcoat.
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New Jersey
Sam
Thia
Jer
All Day Quilting at Methodist Church
Last Tuesday the ladies of the Methodist church and friends spent a day quilting in the church basement. Over thirty participated and three quilts were finished. They enjoyed a pot dinner, praised the visitors who helped, and plan another quilting day soon.
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Methodist Church
Adies
School Flag Requirement in Georgia School Halls
Georgia school teachers are required to display the Stars and Stripes daily under a state board of education ruling. The decision asserts flag display strengthens patriotism as the nation’s schools shape future citizens, despite calls for broader tolerance of substitutes.
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Thia Fll
Georgia
Wexaion
State Board of Education
Fragments From A Murky Column Letter
Readers respond with mixed praise as a noisy note laments high pork prices and a scientist claims only one in ten can see at night. The piece shifts to vague claims about progress and community power without clear facts or names.
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Chaeel
Huis
METS
Where the Tax Wardens Fall
Fragmentary text discusses taxation and its effects on households and fuel costs. It mentions political leaders and government function, with phrases about taxes, inflation, and the burden on workers, hinting at public policy and citizen response without clear specifics.
W. M. U. hosts monthly mission program at First Baptist
Mrs. WD Fyke and Mrs. Earl Skiles chaired a Monday afternoon gathering at the home of the former for the W. M. U. mission program themed In His Name Among all Nations The Chinese. Activities included Bible study readings and a sale auction that raised over six dollars with clothing items sent to Buckner s Orphan Home exceeding 12 dollars. A large box will be sent in December Refreshments were served to 28 guests and no hostess for next meeting was chosen yet.
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Jesus
Taylor
China
J. E. Johnston
Southern Baptist
Lee
Coresider
Allen Bowman
George Hughes
Reading
Wade Fyke
Homer Whitlock
Buckners Orphan Home
Addison HDG News Demons Tries Proning for Heauty Demo
The agaison Home Demonstration club met October 19 1937 at 2 PM at Mrs B K Pistole home with IT members and one guest. New agent Mina Dosis Leggett presented pruning for beauty with pruning tips for early spring flowering shrubs and winter dormant pruning. Members planned an all day meeting and a party at Mrs J Hughes home on November 7 to exchange gifts and share demonstrations.
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Agaison
Clh
B.K. Pistole
Mina Dosis Leggett
J. Hughes
Lender Seeks Permanent Homes With Quality Lumber
Lending agencies push for long term loans only on well built houses. Effective November 1, SPA Sandarda lumber will be required in buildings securing loans. SPA Lumber carries certified manufacturer stamps to ensure lasting materials and investor protection. Lyon-Gray Lumber Co recommends SYA Lumber to uphold building durability and prevent substandard construction.
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SPA Sandarda
Frolic at Santa Cruz Prompts Safe Vehicle Rally
The Standard Out Company invited 15 000 to 16 000 workers and families from Northern California and Nevada to a Santa Cruz Frolic. Beforehand the company urged no accidents on the trip, noting that 3 000 went to Santa Cruz by rail and 12 000 by car with no vehicle incidents. The piece extols safety and forethought and laments automobile crashes as a national disgrace.
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Standard Out Company of
California
Nevada
Santa Cruz
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