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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1948
Page
1
Editor's note outlines Deton and Andallmens of the peacetime rally training program. Prepared under the direction of the Director of Belvetive Service Maj. Gen. KL Berry.
The document outlines how registrants complete detailed questionnaires at local boards to determine eligibility for military training. It covers timing, advisory help, questionnaire contents on family economic physical and occupational data, and confidentiality. It explains classification consequences, including immediate induction or deferral, and notes an anticipated 40 percent disqualification rate per the National Director of Selective Service.
Prices listed for the Jimmy Durante and Harry Tames show at the 1948 Riot Fair of Texas October 9 to 24. Acts include Canadian Capers D Vaughn Pershing a one year old piano virtuoso Lip ham Pour from Ken Murray Blackouts Anita Martell Marlon Morgan Vinni Doontgo headlining vocalist with Tambe Band. Tickets range 1.30 to 3.79 with balcony and lower floor seating. Matinees scheduled October 9 14 17 18 21 23 24 with gate admission included.
The text expresses gratitude for the help and generosity received after a family bereavement. It mentions appreciation from Mr and Sus CE Barr and thanks those who shared in the family’s difficult time.
Carrollton hosts Diamond Hill in a test game at Ramsey Field tonight as Foothill visits town. The Carrollton Rishantean clash, originally set for Friday September 24, moved to Thursday due to Lions Club Carnival. Last Friday Carrollton lost 33 to 14 after leading 14 to 6 at halftime.
Weatherly reports the Lions Club carnival returns to Carrollton the weekend of September 24 and 25 with more rides and prizes. The event funds local benevolence while promising a ferris wheel and numerous kiddie concessions. Dot Perry to chair arrangements with Bear Yoling and other committee members. Publicity aims to draw a larger crowd from surrounding communities.
Wake hosted by the Ladies circle of Methipaint Circle on Wednesday September 18 with guests including Mrs. Charlie Jackson, Mrs. Shielie Jobinson, Mrs. Susan Adair, Mrs. Pearl Gravfey, Mrs. Nannie Smithy Mey, and hostess Mrs. Joky Gravley. Attendance listed many members and friends at the covered dah lineheon gathering.
Enrollment at Farmer School reached 545 pupils on Monday September 18 marking one of the largest enrollments in Farm er Branch history. Classes are held in churches and lodge halls due to new building construction and repairs. Faculty includes Evie Jefferies Du Witt Grittin and others. PTA headed by Ned Duke with officers Clifton Grow and Tom Meld.
The Gilmer Atkin group argues that local LA Texas districts should regain control of schools. It cites crowded Texas districts, lack of school ownership by some communities, and calls for larger administrative units to oversee schooling. Parents challenge teacher hiring and building funding under current structures.
About 254 men aged 18 to 20 registered for the second peacetime draft at city hall this morning and the count is expected to grow by week’s end before tapering as the bulk of eligible youths are reached. Replenishment for late births and those ill will continue.
The Carrollton School will host a planning meeting for Girl Scout leaders and committee members to organize and schedule Brownie troops. Council will send Miss Mildred to advise, with Mrs. Lord and Mr. Berndt of Hebron leading the younger group and Mrs. Calllet assisted by several volunteers for the nine year olds.
The Car raijon Garden club gathered at Glu tor ue new on Bob Patterson St for its first meeting of the year. President Mrs Fronia McCarter outlined plans while 37 members attended and welcomed new active members including Mills Margaret Johnston. New associates and life members were named. plans for a large party in October were discussed.
Dallas County Citizens Association steering group supports a home rule charter to empower county government. The 17 member committee urged collaboration with other counties to seek amendments, proposing a charter panel chosen by precinct leaders to draft reforms including audit, office consolidation, and tax collector authority.
American observers focus on the U S Air Force as it celebrates an anniversary on September 18. Since its origins in 1907 the force has expanded to about 390000 personnel. The administration plans to recruit up to 18000 one year volunteers while maintaining an all volunteer force.
A Wednesday morning mire caused heavy damage to Reveaw's Sinclair Station on Broadway. Fire volunteers arrived and prevented the fire from spreading to adjacent areas, limiting further destruction and safeguarding nearby structures.
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