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Carrollton Chronicle

Location

Carrollton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1937

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Carrollton to Get Traffic Signal Lights and Fire Truck

Carrollton will gain ten traffic signal lights with five additional to be installed and approved by state authorities. Sheriff and State Highway Patrol will monitor and enforce signals after approval. The court also contracted a firetruck for Dolling and Carrollton, valued at 17,416.20, delivery expected by February 1958. Two deputy constables for Precinct No 2 were appointed under Constable W. W. Parker: FL. A. Comrod and Bill Cox.

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Kempster Visitors From Texas Tour California

Mr and Mrs Robert Fouts and Betty Mitchell of Lancaster Texas visited Oxnard weeklong with cousin and husband Phil Kempster. They traveled by motor to Yost mite and San Francisco to view new bay bridges then returned after about 1000 miles. They spent Saturday at Catalina Island and dined aboard a ship off Venice Beach before heading to Los Angeles for a sightseeing trip.

Oxnard Ally Curlew Mallory Robert Fouts Miles Betty Mitchell Lancaster Texas Oxford Phil Kempster

Winttors Win Ball Game Score 7 to 1

Winttors defeated Southwestern Paper Co. of Dallas by 7 to 1 on a lighted field last Saturday night. The local team made many errors yet kept up strong effort, while the visiting team capitalized on misplays. Numerous Dallas visitors stayed with local hosts during the game and afterwards.

Aletic Association Teum Southwestern Paper Co Dullad Dallas

Opening Exercises at The Grammar School Schedule

The Grammar School will open Monday at 8 30 in the high school auditorium with a short program. Afterward children go to their rooms to enroll and receive books. Parents are invited to attend the morning program. The program includes a prayer by Rev. Preston Taylor a piano duet country dance a short address by Supt. C Garver and Al Lovelace a piano solo The Banjo Player by Edwin Whitlock and PTA announcements.

Geammar Hong Preston Taylor Lince Poaxy Kenemp Mary Gacesoos Supt. C. Garver al Lovelace Blementary School Edwin Whitlock Ars

Cotton Ginnings Climb to Six Hundred Bale Mark

Local cotton ginnings have reached 600 bales and rise gradually as heavy canal slows picking. Picking resumes and forecast suggests heavier receipts ahead. A pleasant visitor WE Lew impressed readers with timely electrical repair by Mr. Lev. Rex and Al Jen promote Oliver farm equipment line. Roy McCormick builds a power scooter delighting children. City Hall paint job completed by Fred Boatwright. Mrs. CA Miller visiting Palms two weeks with sister Mrs. J W Luck. Mr. Ivy Cox and daughter from Datlag and Mr. and Mrs Clootus Millaway visit Mrs. Mula Rouch.

Chronicle WE Lew Lev Lee Good Brothers Rex al Jen Oliver Ace the Good Brothers Roy McCormick Fred Boatwright Mra Miller Han Beep Palms J.W. Luck Ivy Cox Datlag Clootus Millaway Hebron Mula Rouch Anil

School Work Starts on Hill at Carrollton

Enrollment begins at noon on Thursday with ninety three students already enrolled, the largest in Carrollton School history. Sophomores and a large grade are being added. juniors and seniors enrollments start, with classes to begin Monday at the Educational Factory. Robert Thomas of Dallas, a State Teachers College Denton graduate, takes the position vacated by Mr. Cummings as science teacher and assistant.

Carrollton Robert ‘Thoma Dallas State Teachers College Denton Cummings Will Tech Serence

City Tax Rate To Be Kept At Present Levels

City Council met on Monday night to consider the budget and adopt it with no protests. The general fund tax rate stays at 82e and 580 for bond purposes, with $1050 interest on waterworks bonds authorized. Plans discussed to consolidate city indebtedness to spread payments and fund needed improvements, including a new water well to support growing needs. Mr and Mrs Wol Martin visited in Fort Worth. Miss Minnie taught here years ago. Sunday at Botanical Gardens many visitors admired flowers, ponds, and labeled trees, with the new management at the picture show. Emory Ross of Coahama visiting locals.

Mra Martin Mpent Farr Parr Minni Botanical Gardens Cap Lowrey

All Star Football Trip Hit By On Road Crash

A group of travelers headed to Dallas for the All Star football game were involved in a minor accident after veering from the highway near the Kenelpp home. The crash, in drizzle and low visibility, left the car damaged but none seriously hurt. Passengers R. Pierce, Charles Blalack, Carl Montgomery, and Jack Kenelop escaped with bumps and scratches. a wrecker transported the vehicle to a garage, and the party continued on to Calis to attend the game. The other driver claimed not to see their signal.

Dallas Kenelpp Kentlpp Strick R.o Pierce Charles Blalack Calis

Free Markets and the Case for Private Capital

An essay argues for free markets as essential to individual investment and employment. It warns against excessive regulation and socialist shifts, noting capital and industry drive tax revenue and prosperity, while cautions against policies that stifle private initiative and suppress capital flows.

Feady Pola

Canton Lions Open Football Season At Ramsey Field

The Canton Lions prepare for the season opener at Ramsey Field at 4:00 PM against Capton. Led by Montgomery Hurdle Knight Lancaster and Latham, the inexperienced squad faces a ten game schedule with tough early tests and a crowd eager to back the team as the 12th man.

Seaion Carroflien Lima Down Capton Way Ramsey Field Montgomery Hurdle Knight Lancaster Latham Lions Drapaton Speer Toamn Elue Dents Eltizens Garrolston Carrollton

Wall Street role in national economy faces scrutiny

Forbes editor argues capital markets serve industry by moving funds for employment and tool purchases. He cites $11,500 per steel job, $22,200 per railroad job, and $20,000 to equip a Consolidated Baison employee, warning public focus may misread Wall Street’s function and risk overhauling finance centers.

BC Vorden Forbes Magazine New York Stock Exchange Wall Street Forbes Ralph H. Tapscott Consolidated Baison Company of New York Consolidated Baison System Washington Billiane Apends

Union Baptist Church Reports Growth and New Teachings

The church reports twenty six members this week, four by baptism. The pastor and church body are encouraged as full-time pastoral work replaces half-time. Services are held mornings and evenings on Sundays. Two new classes joined Sunday school with Mrs Freeman teaching one class and Bro Denny teaching another. The church may plan to reprint the building plans in the nonculture year and seek bids.

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Valdex residence progress and Caverns trip report

Work on the Valdex residence on posta haphronlete office sd progresses toward a comfortable home. Over the weekend Mixa Jahie Stork and Mrs Janette Sikes with her Chubby visited the Curls Caverns in New Mexico, starting Saturday evening and returning Tuesday forenoon. They reported a lively trip and were thrilled by the caverns. Ruby Tipton is wraith lim Ft. Worth.

Valdex Posta Haphronlete Mixa Jahie Stork Janette Sikes Curls Caverns New Mexico Great Caverns Nia Ruby Tipton Wraith Lim

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