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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1944
Page
3
Washington June 3 The one millioneth refund on 1943 individual income tax returns was issued this week and 17,000,000 more are expected in months ahead. Commissioner Joseph D. Nunan Jr said first attention went to armed forces claims and now civilian refunds are being processed in large numbers as the vast effort continues.
The quote frames happiness as a mode of journey rather than a destination, suggesting fulfillment comes from how we move through life. It emphasizes process over arrival and invites reflection on daily choices shaping well being.
Edward F. Sturgeon 64 died at 122 South Fifth Street. Funeral held Thursday at Clark Memorial Methodist Church with Revs. Roberts Brown and Loran officiating. Burial in Willow Wild. Survivors include wife Louise three daughters Velma Zelma and Beulahine. brother Charles. half-brother Will Fitzwater. sister in law Mrs Lennie Greenlee. three nephews two nieces. Out of town relatives listed and active pallbearers named.
In Harlingen on June 2, the Rio Grande valley reports 17,539,081 boxes of grapefruit harvested and 9,554,800 shipped fresh, with a packed value of 23,826,000. Canned pools total 19,210,000. government purchases 3,122,576 boxes. Growers receive over 50,000,000 dollars in profit.
Southeast Asia Command reports Chinese troops closing on Seton village five miles below Magaiine Valley stronghold. Allied forces led by Merrill press at Mvitkving against Japanese reinforcements, while Chindits support operations in the Mogaung Valley and Mandalay area. Bombing disrupts rail traffic north of Mandalay Myitkyina. Gurkhas and Imperial forces encircle a Japanese village near Kohima as monsoon isolates forces.
Striking streetcar and bus operators rejected a regional War Labor Board order to return to work unanimously. They left a meeting hall and warned of continued disruption for St Louis workers as commuting returns remain unreliable.
Norton Cross died at 10 am today at his sister's home in Whitewright. Funeral services are set for 4 pm Saturday at Wise Funeral Home with Rev Pred Adams of Leonard officiating. Burial will be at New Hope. He was born August 18, 1906, at Ivanheck. Surviving are two brothers Vin Cross, 36th Division U S Army, Italy. Quilla Cross, U S Navy Air Corps, Dallas. one sister Mrs Barbara Riches Whitewight. one uncle John Darnell, Conroe.
A call invites a large crowd to hear Judge Bowman of Greenville at Everyman's Class on Sunday. Special music is planned to accompany the event.
In Pasadena California Mrs Marjorie McMahon widow of Brig Gen John E McMahon is dead Autopsy ordered after daughter Eva Robbins found her woman dead in bed Mrs McMahon was a native of Sherman Texas and an artillery officer’s wife now stationed in England
Washington June 2 An amendment to the Selective Service Act would force compulsory military service for unmarried unemployed women 20 to 34. Rep Emanuel Ciar of New York argues voluntary enlistment in women’s branches is lagging and calls for conscription to mobilize the 500 910 women without productive roles.
The readable portion references national economy and a discussion of who would bear hardship under military service. The text remains incomplete, offering no clear names, dates, or concrete actions.
The Offer of Price Administration decided not to set price ceilings on vitamin concentrates used to fortify foods. Officials said there is little supply and ceiling rules would waste time, and they expect prices to remain stable without ceilings.
General Gillette a Mississippi native and former officer of the Confederate Army, died of a heart attack at 99 in the courthouse office. He served in Company K of the Second Mississippi Regiment, saw duty on multiple battlefields, was captured in March 1863 at Trekkah, and held until the war’s end.
WASHINGTON June ccup Chairman Malcolm Rees of their Proployment Practics Committ declined specific comment on an editorial by The Jomlas Morn yz News. The News said charges of discrimination were dismissed, but the real issue was not addressed. He said his letter to The News was fairly complete and spoke for himself.
The Attorney General's Department reports that six service men will receive tuition at junior colleges. M F Beke president of Cara Christ Sander Celle notes the Texas Association of Public Junior College supports the move and helped secure the funding.
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