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Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1929
Page
1
A cryptic note describes additions to rooms 8 through 14 mart Tur ore OF ierade. It mentions a two story structure with a wall bolle and shingle roof, claiming 80 construciad vat has served ite parprne and Froxy must be vto% Vidi.
The governor will depart from the Baker Hotel around 4:46 PM to formally open Mesquite on Thursday October 2. Invitations extend to city and county leaders as processions move from Fair Park area toward downtown Dallas with escorts and reception committees noted.
A garbled report describes a community fund collection with mentioning of Carrollton residents, names including Mr and Mrs, and a visit by Ruth Francis Hughes and Jas Wr to the home of Tule Greenwood in Carration. The text lists several donors and local family names.
A Friday night blaze consumed farm structures near Romnokee as a windmill and barn burned. Neighbor W A Sammons reported the flames, with more than twenty five attendees at a Squibb family gathering recounting the event before a campout party dispersed near Dr Burratt’s home.
A large turnout of Methodist Ladies met at Mrs A G Birkeney’s home for a social meeting. Mrs Dell Smith led a fundraising plan for the Missionary Society and Joseph’s Coat, with rounds and games to raise money for civic projects in Carrollton. An ice cream supper was planned at Cuppeil Batardey with an invitation to neighbors to attend.
A church announcement lists Nettie Sime Borg as tongue program leader and Kristiwn Elurons as reader along with Viola Myers Marareth Graviey Melvin Newly Bory Hosiness Lougue Hene Votion as participants for a scripture reading from 148 Galatians 1 24 and a born talk.
Mrs Noble hosted twelve guests for an engagement event with gifts from Mr and Mrs Noble. The article notes decorations, a street renovation, and public notices about local changes, with local names such as Rhobn Stewart and Holt Torrence mentioned amid social details of the gathering.
A survey by the Chevrolet Motor Company analyzes fuel economy factors in driving habits and vehicle operation. It highlights idling, frequent stops, speed, and choke use as key elements affecting mileage and suggests practical steps to improve efficiency.
The Chronicle reports a tight early vote in a local contest with no clear leader. It urges more candidates to enter next week, promising substantial prizes and wide opportunities for new contestants, while urging supporters to boost turnout and subscriptions.
The Carrollton Chronicle lists members of the Help Yourself Club with a call for support before October 5. Voters are urged to phone and encourage subscriptions, noting a vote schedule tied to a big vote count.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a wide area and a person or group, with unclear context. Readable elements include place names and scattered phrases suggesting a notice or brief item. Details are too garbled to determine the exact event, names, or dates.
Fragmentary text mentions names such as Evans Sharh MIRE and Maul Were, with scattered terms like Coreting Moe Calta Herings and Anions ATi 7 Sty. No coherent event or context emerges from the readable portion.
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