21 Mar 1945
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1945
Page
1
Born today you show executive ability and memory to manage large programs. You may overcome shyness, gain self confidence, and pursue scientific and occult interests. Stay focused on concrete goals and use what you learn, valuing small contributions to the greater good.
Woodrow W. Wilson of Trenton Rt. 1 is recovering at the 117th General Hospital in England after being struck in the jaw and left leg by enemy shrapnel during Luxembourg fighting near the German border. He has been awarded the Purple Heart after his reconnaissance unit covered outpost duty when a German tank approached, and Sgt Wilson recalled the action.
Brig. Paul B. Wurtsmith named commanding general of the 13th Air Force Allied HQ in the Southwest Pacific. He succeeds Maj. Gen. St Clair Street and has led the Fifth Air Force Fighter Command since 1942. His decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star and the Distinguished Unit Badge. His wife lives in San Antonio Texas.
The Wesley class plans a banquet Thursday at 7 30 pm with all members urged to attend. A corn farming notice invites planting under contract with a guaranteed 2.57 per bushel for new corn. Details available at Gross Feed Store Cor Main Ist.
Pvt Lonnie C Wilder was killed in action February 20 in Italy. The War Department notified his wife Florence May Wilder. He was born December 29, 1921 in Trenton and married September 6 1941. Surviving are his widow and parents, three brothers Hershel O W Wilder Jr and Billie Wayne, six sisters in various towns.
War Mobilization Director James F Byrnes said he cannot compel New York or other cities to enforce the midnight curfew. He urged voluntary national compliance backed by President Roosevelt, signaling disappointment with Mayor LaGuardia and New York saloon owners for extending the curfew to 1 a.m.
Mrs Momer Thompson and Mrs Dwight Hackley visit Dallas for the day. County Clerk Shuler and family travel to New Mexico to answer news of Mrs Shuler's ill mother. Mrs J H Broyles and Mrs W T Lockhart also went to Dallas. Miss Jestina Taylor and family visit from NTSTC Denton. Doss McClary visits with R E McClary family on N Center St. Birthday dinner honors their father turning seventy nine. Lee Wallace of Nobility, Bob Burke of Bailey, Tom Wright of Leonard in Bonham Monday. Weather: little rain reported Sunday morning. Bob Cates and Rev E C Parker in town Monday.
Texas House engrossed the anti closed shop bill 73 63 after excluding railway brotherhoods. The measure moves high on the calendar and could reach final passage Wednesday. Reps Bell and Nicholson discussed the amendment and its reconsideration by McLellan to exempt only railway brotherhoods.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Spurlock announce the birth of quadruplets three girls and one boy at their home Monday. Names are Kate Dolly Myrt and Bill. The mother and babies are reported healthy. Father is manager of White's Auto Store. The mother dog is named Trixie.
Mrs. Cooper Spelce, 53, longtime Windom resident since 1903, died today at Wilson N. Jones hospital Sherman after a 10 day illness. Funeral plans by Jones Brummett of Honey Grove are pending word from relatives. She was born in Oklahoma and is survived by her husband Cooper Spelce, a son Carl Spelce, a daughter Mrs. R. D. Wheeler, two sisters and five brothers.
A report shows nearly three quarters of bitumen production comes from under 12 percent of mines. This indicates a high concentration of output among a small number of operators and may impact supply dynamics and policy discussions.
Mrs Mary D Mc Cord daughter of E J Riley and Sgt John Dean Hy mer son of Mrs Ruby Hymer of Anson united in marriage Thursday evening in the home of the officiating minister Rev B Jackson Attendants included Mesdames John Keller Joe Murrell Oda Hogue Edith Binion Johnnie Mc Butler and Bill Heywood Hy mer employed at Southwest Pump Works Bonham will remain there until school closes
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