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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1945
Page
13
Amarillo Council 1450 Knights of Columbus will discuss the proposed state convention at 8 pm tonight in Cathedral Halls, 1110 Washington. Grand Knight John H. Raef announced definite word that the convention will be held in spring 1946 and urged full consideration by all knights.
The world's champion watermelon grown at Hope Arkansas reached a weight of 195 pounds marking a notable feat in agricultural produce competitions. Local growers highlight the achievement as a milestone for the Hope area.
State health officials warn that DDT acts slowly on insects when sprayed on surfaces. Insects touch the crystals, become restless and die after a period, with death not immediate and exposure possibly far from the point of contact.
A terse note promotes SUML KIA as a soothing sleep aid that lulls users to rest. It claims gentle, comforting drowsiness and restful sleep with a guarantee and cautions use only as directed. It adds a claim about cost if a first battle fails to perform its mission, and mentions Wesel and Sumlakia.
Instructions advise targeted spraying of the insecticide at locations visited by pests rather than broad air application. Use small quantities and shield screens and doors, avoiding spraying into open air.
Don’t forget cupboards and closets before spraying and return items after. Spray walls carefully to avoid wallpaper staining and also spray exterior garbage cans. DDT kills flies roaches ants fleas mosquitoes lice and bedbugs when used properly. Health officials say spraying in homes and buildings can greatly reduce filth borne disease.
Navy chief petty officer Truman Hurley is discharged after a 19 month tour at the Newfoundland advanced base. He has served three years and returns to join his wife at 108 Maryland. He totals 49 points toward retirement.
A diverse sale listing shows items including multiple tractors such as 29 Model I H C Tractors 18 36 and 28 Model I H C Tractor 15 30 Oliver combines and drills from Van Brunt Moline John Deere Lister Case One Way Diamond 2. The list also notes dairy cattle milk cows weaners and hens along with household goods like gas ranges suites pianos and radios. The catalog suggests a broad auction of farm equipment animals and home furnishings.
Sgt. Jack Parks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Parks, discharged after 14 months with the 12th Air Force in Europe. Gunner on a Mitchell bomber, he flew missions in Africa, Italy, France and Corsica including the Normandy invasion and earned the Air Medal with six clusters and a Distinguished Unit Citation. He returned to civilian work at Morrison Supply Company after service.
A man in Lambeth England was fined 280 pounds and allowed to pay at four shillings per month. The judge approved the plan noting the total would take 117 years to settle.
Paramount features Over 21 with Irene Dunne and Alexander Knox. A Bell For Adano stars John Hodiak William Bendix and Gene Tierney. Captiol presents The Corn Is Green with Bette Davis John Dall and Joan Lorring. Railto offers Man From Music Mountain Roy Rogers. Leon shows Half the Conquering Hero Eddie Bracken Ella Raines. Star highlights Enchanted Cottage Robert Young Dorothy McGuire. Texas presents Patrick the Great Donald O’Connor Penay Ryan. Victory runs Between Two Women Van Johnson Marilyn Maxwell. Lyric screens Tonight and Every Night Rita Hayworth Janet Blair and Leave It To Blondie. Rex features Affairs of Susan Joan Fontaine George Brent.
Night clubs Aviatrix Carlton Scales band play nightly. The Nat Fritz Cowan band play every night except Sunday. Rainbow Gardens open Monday through Saturday with Sons of the West. Mexican Inn open nightly with Ermon Gray and His Orchestra.
Sgt. Max R. Humphreysage 25 received his Army discharge at El Paso after five years of service. He married former Miss Marian Eddelman and they have one child Cynthia Ann aged one. He served in the 15th Air Force in Italy.
Calls surge as operators handle an unprecedented volume of essential communications. If you cannot reach circuits, it results from the heavy load on the network and the prioritization of critical calls.
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