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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1945
Page
2
Advertised medicated product Klearey is claimed to remove pimples quickly when applied as directed. Testimonials say users were amazed by results and gained confidence with their appearance. The notice urges not to take Kleerex tonight and mentions a money back offer. Saunders Drug Store defends the product.
Wednesday evening at 7 30 the church holds a covered dinner and annual Business Meeting. Thursday Fairy English PTA meets at 3 45. Woodman Circle gathers at hall 30 all members urged to attend.
The War Food Administration pledged increased civilian supplies of milk eggs cheese and citrus for January to March while reducing meat chicken fats oils butter canned goods potatoes sugar and dry beans. Civilian beef allocations rise to 3 897 000 pounds and eggs for drying remain strong despite weather hampering other produce.
A drug advertisement touts Creomulsion as a cure for coughs chest colds and acute bronchitis. It claims the formula loosens phlegm so the body can heal and guarantees satisfaction or money back. It emphasizes beechwood creosote and non narcotic ingredients and markets rest and sleep relief.
WFA official Cappleman notes Texas, Florida and California had delayed harvests but February and March show improved supplies. For the next three months, except in spots, carrots beets spinach onions turnips rutabagas and squash should be plentiful. Cabbage could be in good supply by late February and March while potatoes may be short in some areas.
In a lengthy tribute Ted Blankenship, famed amateur and professional pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, is remembered for his courage and stamina. The Atoka, Oklahoma burial followed a life of regional teams and notable clashes with Dallas opponents.
College Station figures from the USDA annual report show cotton and cottonseed accounted for over 35 percent of Texas crop value in 1944. Despite occupying under a quarter of acreage, cotton yielded higher value per acre than other major field crops and remains the state’s top money crop. Ellwood of College Station notes room to raise yields further with proven methods and war committee guidance.
A 13 year old girl was killed and her mother critically injured when an automobile struck them as they left St Mar hospital in Kansas City. The driver, Free M, a Voline member of the Philharmonic Orchestra, was identified by police.
In Ogden Utah on January 17 a coroner’s inquest reveals engineer James McDonald died of a heart attack before the Pacific Limited crash on December 31. The wreck killed 50 and wounded 80 as the mail express plowed into the rear of a passenger train west of Ogden. Col Frank B Queens, Bushnell General Hospital pathologist, confirms the autopsy.
The War Manpower Commission under War Mobilization Director James F Byrnes issues a draft priority list for the induction of 200000 men aged 26 to 29 in industrial deferment. Critical industries and communications occupations retain deferral. only military naval technical chart and maps, instructional manuals, radio communications, cable service, telegram and telephone remain critical.
Dallas man Clarence Melugin assigned to Air Service Command Transport Group in France as a Douglas C-47 pilot. Since Sept 1944 he has flown vital cargo including whole blood, surgical instruments, and gasoline for tank regiments, delivering needed supplies to front line troops. Melugin, son of Mr and Mrs Charen Melugin Sr, joined the army in June 1944 after civilian flight instruction at Bonham Texas and earlier studied at Adamson High School and Southern Methodist University.
Indian authorities have granted special allocation of eight yards of double width saree for Durga Mota to enable modest attire for the Punjab film Durga Mota. He measured a 60 inch chest and 63 inch waist and had previously secured extra food rations by proving he weighed 80 pounds under the limit.
Weldon Bearden of Ladonia received the Purple Heart for wounds in France on November 7. His brother Pie Bearden earned the decoration for D Day injuries in Normandy and later returned to duty after hospital stay in England. A third brother Ervin Bearden was wounded in the South Pacific and another, Alton Bearden, is in France.
Allied headquarters report renewed activity along the Ligurian Sea front with patrol sorties and increased artillery fire. Observers note lingering contact on the left flank while Italian forces adjust positions and sustain limited fighter activity as operations continue.
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