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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1930
Page
1
The text notes opening events start September 15 with a projected program for attendees. It mentions strong church activity and a successful Union Baptist meeting closed Monday night. Music directed by Mr Vireil Joines with Brassy Mac McRight featured. thirteen baptized and regular services planned.
The article describes widespread shortages and economic strain affecting farms and households. It notes pastures barren, hay scarce, and farmers preparing for harsh winter conditions. Local families from Blawtning Grove and Avalon visit relatives, while others travel to Dallas for gatherings and support amid ongoing national distress.
Many counties attend the fair as the agriculture show expands under the direction of A Marre, superintendent of Agriculture. The event will feature farm exhibits from Mature Farmers of Nexas and Home Promotiranton Clube, plus an extra 10,000 square feet of space.
OCR text details a hunting party with named individuals and firearms, followed by scattered notes on injuries, medical updates, and a family illness. It references Abe, Vandoren, Tom Goldrieh, Oliver Hall, Camiloarney, and Mrs Carson among others, with mentions of an Hiyud guide and a recovered son in Texas.
Dr Burnett remained in hospital as surgeons prepared for a major operation after injuries from a collapse near a wall. Mrs Horny alerted Dr Chastain and plans were made to begin the procedure at nine o clock. The operation aimed to relieve distress and improve recovery prospects.
A Thursday afternoon birthday gathering celebrated Mes Gray of Roselawn with attendance from local women including Mes J M John toi Bay Kennedy W W Mel Goy John Kurstens Lauea Kennedy Ray Rusaeki and Roy Sir A W Hearn and Alice Tag andDedaly w Marcella.
The wedding of Myo Buttersey and Mrs. Bob Buttersey with Miss Margye Mayes took place at the First Methodist Church. Ruth Puechfeister, the bride’s cousin, attended as maid of honor. Reception followed at the Ovatott Inn. A wedding party including Rey and Mrs. Rosa and Alvis Sinclet planned visits to West Texas and New Mexico, returning late week. Local gatherings included a picnic at Carrollton Dam in honor of evangelist Virgil James and a revival at Union Baptist Church. Chevrolet announces a new light delivery truck with diverse options, priced around 520, highlighting the vehicle’s dual wheels and expanded features.
A Broadway style musical comedy titled Sons Of Guns will tour Texas with a cast led by Gina Moin and Donahue. The State Fair arrangement includes Annne Brasher Jackson and a New York based company. performances prep in Dallas and Mallaw with orders being received in each city.
A jumble of names and visits appears from Addison with relatives in Dallas Fort Worth Amarillo and Mesquite. The text lists guests weddings funerals and church program notes including Sunday dinner guests and a series of family movements and church lessons at YPU programs.
Mrs Charlie underwent appendicitis surgery at St Paul Sanitarium Sunday night and is reported as doing as well as possible. Various local residents visited family members and attended celebrations including a surprise birthday dinner, with many names and towns mentioned such as Dallas Alpha Baytown Grapevine and New Orleans.
Fragmentary OCR mentions an individual visiting parents with partial phrases about dates and names, lacking coherent context or verifiable details.
Hebron notices gifts of visitors and family gatherings dominate this week. names include Mrs Kate Turnage from Grapevine Mrs Balle Agoow from Colina Mrs M C Lavalaueib midweek in Plano and Mr J D Brown in Silver Guy Mexico. Roy Taylor spent Saturday in Lewinville and Abbott family visited Celina.
H A Lott of Hebron dies at home in Lewisville after long illness. Funeral conducted by Rev. Morer OFF in Worth, burial in a cemetery. Born 1866 in Carroll County Mississippi, moved to Texas 7 years ago, married 1888 to Jatin Elbert. Survived by wife 25 grandchildren two sisters two brothers and several nieces and nephews.
We thank friends and neighbors for the sympathy shown during our husband and father’s passing and death. May you be blessed in your kindness and memory.
Mrs Cecil Lanewater and children returned to Carrollton Sam day from a two week visit in Wisley View with her mother Mrs Minnie Tayner and family.
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