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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1963
Page
4
Farmers Branch marks its 121st birthday with Pioneer Week wrapping up as locals return to modern dress. Civic groups praised for cooperation as beard contest, parades, fiddlers, square dances, and community events drew crowds. officials credited churches clubs schools and city government for the celebration.
Farmers Branch Jaycees held a Pioneer Week Style Show on September 18 with Big Handsome Don Norman as master of ceremonies presenting plaques. Ramona Upfield won best all around. Diamond Jim and Lilian Russell costumes earned most original. June Love earned best accessories. The Jaycee-Ettes won first prize on their float in the parade.
Farmers Branch Bombers suffer losses as both A and B teams drop non-district tests. The A team falls 13 6 to Richardson Rams amid penalties and a late Bomber touchdown by Tommy Dzenowski on a field marking mix up. The B team is blanked 19 0 by Mesquite Falcons with three drives stalling inside the 10 yard line and a 70 yard Turbyfill to McClendon pass.
At Monday night’s council meeting the vote paved Goodwater Street and Squire Place. Six inch reinforced concrete will be used with curb and gutter on both streets. Property owners will be assessed to help pay for part of the project.
The September 27 gathering at Walwood Lanes Bowling Center will be hosted by the wives of city councilmen Mrs. Frank Tippitt Mrs. Ed Rhodes and Mrs. A J Riroldi wife of the Farmers Branch Mayor. The informal event runs from 10 30 to noon and offers a style show as the main attraction. Residents who have lived in Farmers Branch one year or less are invited and a free nursery will be provided for preschool children.
An interim Citizens Traffic Commission has been appointed to help find solutions for the city’s traffic problems. Members include John Hornburg Ned Kerr Bob Langdon Sue Goodwin and Jim Upfield Police Chief Pete Green serves as an ex officio member.
Bank advertisement from Dallas County State Bank offers low cost automobile financing at favorable bank rates. Ad copy highlights affordability for buyers considering new or used cars with simple terms and quick approval.
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