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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1948
Page
5
Nine growers will receive price and movement data this season from the USDA and the Vegetable Market Service in Rio Grande. Winfrey will lead the Jacksonville market office to provide accurate tomato price and movement reports, with early cars mapped from 1899.
The notice describes a daily market news report for growers and dealers, available free by mail from the Produce Marketing Administration in Jacksonville Texas. It covers tomato movements by district, grower prices at East Texas shipping points, f.o.b. prices in rival areas, and information from major terminal markets.
The USDA reports a glut of tomatoes this June with supplies flowing from Texas Georgia Mississippi Alabama California South Carolina and Louisiana. Overlapping southern crops and replanting after March freezes slowed early harvests in some states while others ripen normally. Canada’s reduced imports also boost U S availability with more than a thousand carloads previously sent north now redirected to U S markets.
A summer field course is offered at KF O Siecke State Forest Kirbyville from June 8 to 24. Organized by Texas A and M College Department of Range and Forestry with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service and the Texas Forest Service, the program includes instructors from both university and state agencies. About twenty one county agents and vocational teachers are expected to attend.
Dessert described as luscious and light with a delicate orange flavor and juicy peaches, presenting a triumphant finale to a Sunday dinner. The shortcake is praised as deluxe and delicious with a featherlight texture.
A biscuit recipe uses flour baking powder sugar salt margarine grated orange rind and milk to form a soft dough. Roll cut bake then fill with peaches and top with sweetened whipped cream for a dessert style biscuit.
Texas A and M College Extension Service aided over 18000 rural Texas families with family problem education in 1947. The report cites 166 training meetings 1059 discussion groups and 1353 conferences.
Readers list candidates and incumbents for Congress Judge and Sheriff posts along with re election notes and precinct races. Included are names such as Sam Rayburn David H Brown Talmadge Moore and J E Whitley plus county clerks jurists and constables with several precincts and districts indicated.
Mrs. Johnson notes the extension program addressed child feeding problems for 3700 families and recognized the need for wholesome home recreation. The year saw improvements in recreation, with 4293 families reporting progress and communities building up recreational facilities.
Detroit police search for burglars tied to the death of Elmer B. Jones a 72 year old contractor found murdered in his home. He suffered strangulation burns and head trauma and the robbers left with valuables valued at over 300000. Detectives noted the home showed signs of a forced entry and possible electrical and appliance tampering.
The Army warns of a shortage of scientists with about 90,630 bachelors and 5,0900 doctors of science, and calls for 15,000 more scientists. It says government and industry must create more opportunities while detailing key research programs including missiles, radar, guided weapons, anti submarine devices, carriers, and new drugs.
The Army warns scientists are as vital to national security as soldiers and outlines past WWI innovations like the atomic bomb radar penicillin and proximity fuse. It urges sustained basic research through peacetime programs tied to education industry and government to stay ahead of rival powers.
Pvt Floyd B Tyler son of Mr and Mrs Floyd B Tyler 718 South Gth was inducted into the United States Air Force and is receiving Basic Training in Squadron BP-2 at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas He is a Bonham High School graduate and chose the Air Force for Clerk Typing training The notice ends with a marketing line about buying U S Savings Bonds.
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