Falfurrias Facts (Falfurrias, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, September 25, 1942 Page: 3 of 6
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2S. 1942
F ALFC' RJMAS FACTS
PAGE THREE
NEWS FROM
PREMQNT
AComplete Coverage Of Southern Jim Wells County
By MARJORIE WARKENTIN
Commando Tactics at Harding Field, Fa.
mnumkj
OUR ROYS IX SERVICE
According to latest information
received from Louis Speer, he has
embarked for foreign service from!
an Eastern port.
Mrs. Eric Lindquist received a
letter from her brother, George
Hinkle, who is in Australia. He is
well and looking forward to see-
ing everyone in Premont again.
Jose Falcon, USN, was in Pre-
mont to visit friends and relatives.
Jose is stationed in San Francisco
and is in the submarine service,
e also has received a rating but we
could not contact him and conse-
quently cannot report. But wewlsh
to congratulate him as he is an ex-
student of the Premont high sch-'
ool.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Mertens in-
form us that their son. Donald, is
now stationed at Camp Edwards!
in Massachusettes. He is with the
36th Division which is a Texas out-
fit.
Harold Flaming, just recently
inducted into the service, reports
that he has been assigned to Camp
Lee in Virginia.
Revival Services
Revival meetings are being helu
by tlie Methodist Church Septem-
ber 18 - 27, led by the Rev. J. W
Leggett. Children’s services start
at 7:30 P. M. and other services
start at 8:00 P. M.There will also
be services held every morning at
10:00 A. M. Everyone is cordially
invited to attend.
Farewell Party
A farewell party was given at the
home of Miss Alice Ratz'aff Thurs-
day night in honor of Miss Grace
Rainey. There were around twen-
ty young people present and after
playing many Interesting games
the guests were served cookies and
coca cola.
ei bv the Jayancs* failure to sup-
ply i.unpletr lists of American
.> Loners of war.”
"Friends and relatives wishing to
| ontact men leported missing in
action, but not yet officially report-
ed b^ the enemy as prisoners of
War. should contact Schultz They
should be ab’e to give complete in-
formation on the missing man, in-
cluding name, number, rank, mili-
tary unit and last known address.
The message must be filed on Red
Cross form 1616 and must be limit-
ed to 25 words.”
In order that the message may
have the best possible chance of
delivery the Red Cross urges all re-
lative and friends of a missing man
to comtiine their messages on one
form, according to the chairman.
"For prioners officially reported
by the Japanese,” he pointed out,
‘ regular letters may be sent thru
the Prisoners of War mail, on
which information may be obtain-
ed at any post office. It is not
necessary to use the Red Cross
mesage form in these cases.”
I
Notice To All Families
With Men In Service
Miss Carmen Salazar visited in
Kingsville Sunday.
Miss Ellen Franz, who is working
in San Antonio, was in Premont
visiting her mother over the week-
end
Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon of Mirando
City are improving the 1 and they
bought on the outskirts of town.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ballard left
Thursday for Galveston and Hous-
ton on a short vacation.
Dr. Gonzales of San Antonio was
in Premont Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. p. Stubblefield and
daughter, Margaret, and Mrs. Ef-
fie Evans motored to Corpus Chris-
ti Thursday.
Soldiers are undergoing a special training course in Commando tac-
tics at Harding Field. La. Here we see a soldier about to leave the jump-
ing tower and dive into a blazing pool of water. The soldiers are taught
to swim with a modified breast stroke, splashing water in front of them
to protect them from the flames. The tower from which they leap is
20 feet high, the approximate distance of a transport’s deck from the
water. In case of a torpedoing, the soldiers would have to dive into the
(laming water with their full packs and swim for shore.
Laudi Is on Axis Humble Company To
WANTED, CLEAN WHITE RAGS
WITH NO BUTTONS. FALFUR-
RIAS FACTS.
NEED TYPEWRITER ribbons?
We have them in stock. Falfurrlas
Facts.
Persons, mothers, fathers, sisters
ior any relative lntereted in receiv-
ing allotments from sons, bi others
or men in the Service, please mall
proof of your relationship, and
other data to the boy hi the Serv-
• ice so that he can make the appli-
cation for these allotments. The
Camps are set up with personnel
and equipment for making copies
I of birth certlfieates and other do-
cuments of ptoof and it is much
easier, much quicker and more aa-
Itlsfactory for you to go through
, your boy for these applications,
than to request your local Red
Cross chapter to make applications
for said allotments. The Red Cross
Chapter will be only too glad to
advise you or assist in any way,
but you are served better and
quicker when the man in Camp
makes the application. On MIS-
i SING MEN the applications will
have to l»e sent through the Red
Cross Chapter after you have bpen
notified by the War Department
j that your boy. or husband is Mis-
sing.
Thank you,
Local Red Cross Chapter
Mrs. Rainey and daughters left
for Pedis Friday where they will
make their home. At present, Mr
Rainey will remain here and work
r-H a:
John Short, who is working in
Beaumont, was in Premont over
the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. D. W. McDonald
left Saturday on a two-week vaca-
tion
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Knel enger
moved to Houston this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Salinas of
Hebbronville visited friends in Pre
mont Sunday.
Supt. Robert A. Allan went to
Alice on businses Monday.
A farewell party was glVeh in
honor of Kenneth Pierce at the
home of M. and Mrs. J. T. Davidson
Tuesday. He returned to the Army
Wednesday.
Mr. Zachary has been transfer-
red to Freer where he will work
for the Shell Oil Co. His family will
go later.
RUBBER STAMPS, stamp pads and
ink Tkree day service. Falfnrrias
Facts.
Broadcast Grid Tilts
GET IN THE SCRAP!
Miss Mary Alice Langen, who is
caching art in Edinburg, visited
ler mother, Mrs. Pennie Langen.]
>ver the weekend.
Our Job Is to Save
Dollars
Buy
War Bonds
Every Poy Day
4*
The Axis boasted that a floating
drydock they hail sunk at an Egypt-
ian port would never he raised.
Capt. Edward Ellsburg, U.S.N., con-
founded them by raising the dry-
dock in record time. He is shown
here in an official auto in Egypt.
Wartime Refrigeration
with
You Can Still Buy a
New Ice Refrigerator!
/^HEER UP if the war caught you without good re-
V>< frigeration! They’re still making Ice Refrigera-
tors by authority of the War Production Board, which
recognizes that national health is vital to Victory.
The Victory model Refrigerator uses 20 pounds or
less of steel instead of 150 pounds or more as before.
Yet, these new refrigerators do a better job of food-
keeping than many old-style metal jobs.
Low temperatures and moist, circulating ice-cold
air keep foods fit, fresh and tasty. You can count on
plenty of ice always, because there’s no ice shortage
whatever. It’s plentiful and cheap. Go down today or
tomorrow to see Your Dealer or Central Power and
Light Company about a new Ice Refrigerator!
Humble Oil & Refining C o m-
pany announced this week that for
the eighth consecutive year the
Company will sponsor the broad-
cast of Southwest Conference foot-
ball. All Conference games and a
1 number of important intersection-
al games will be broadcast direct
from the playing field, providing
none of these broadcasts inter-
fere with the war effort, the an-
nouncement said.
Although some of the familiar
i announcers, heard in past years,
are now serving in the armed
forces, the Humble Company has
gathered together a competent
group of announcers, headed by
i two popular veterans of previous
years—Korn Tips and Ves Box.
! These old-timers are being aug-
mented by several newcomers,
who, though new to the Humble
staff, are well known to Texas
sports fans.
Tying in with the broadcasts.
Humble stations are distributing
to football fans free copies of a
handy pocket size 1942 Southwest
Conference Football Schedule,
similar to those that have proved
so popular in past years.
As a further service to football
enthusiasts, a list of broadcasts
for each week-end will be posted
in Humble stations the preceding
Wednesday. Lists will contain com-
plete broadcasts schedule, includ-
ing stations, game time and an-
nouncers.
--XXX-
Red Cross Announces
Exchange Ship Sit
To Succor Prisoners
I Messages for men reported ‘ miss-
ing in action" in the Far East but
not yet listed as Prisoners of War
now are being accepted by the
i Brooks County Red Cross chapter,
R L. Schultz, dhaptor chairman
said this week. He pointed out.
however, that no assurance of de-
livery can be given,
Schultz said the messages will
be forwarded on the exchange ship
Gripshoim,” expected to sail from
New York shortly. They will be
sent to the International Red Cross
Committee’s delegate in Japan,
who will make every effort to see
that they are delivered if the men
are in Japanese prison camps.
“This effort to communicate with
missing men of the Armed Forces,"
Schultz said, “has been necessttat-
ylyaiiiinwiy •
FlU TO 1 ha
y to Use!
UNO PURMASfcRB |
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$11.75 DOWN DELIVERS THIS REFRIGERATOR
You pay about ONE-THIRD of what you would pay
for other types of refrigeration when you buy an AIR-
CONDITIONED Ice Refrigerator. Prices are low and
terms easy to meet.
See Your Refrigerator Dealer or CPL
W
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b . . ICaolw- KU. r*
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"CRACKED ICE
makes summertime
bearable for me!"
In the hot season of late summer,
cold drinks DO make life bearable!
And the handiest way to make them
is with CPL’s bagged Cracked Ice.
A large bag is only a dime and the
Jumbo Size is only 20c.
CPL Cracked Ice is pure and clear
as a crystal, free from tastes and
odors. It’s dandy for all beverages,
for making k-e cream, for use on
fishing trips and picnics.
Get a bag of CPL Cracked Ice to-
day—try it t<ft yourself!
10* and 20* at Your Nearest CPL Ice Service Station
WAR DAMAGE
INSURANCE
AVAILABLE NOW
A WAR POLICY COVERS:
Direct physical loss, or dam-
age to, property resulting
ing any action taken by mili-
the United States in resisting
enemy attacks.
EFFECTIVE JULY 1
Dwelling, rural
and
tarv, naval or
air tcrce* of
from enemy attacks, inrlud-
urban, rate
10
Business
15
Ordinary
n
R. L. SCHULTZ,
Agent
On the Alert
AT SURINAM IN DUTCH GUI \NA, important United Nations base lor
the protection of the Caribbean, the Panama Canal and South Atlantic convoy*,
a native anti-aircraft gunner of the Netherlands Army keeps ivutch (or poss.bla
enemy planes. With increasing U-boat activity off the South American cuaat,
Dutch Guiana has taken on added strategic importance.
NO MAGIC
ABOUT IT!
IT’S A QUESTION OF
BREEDING and FEEDING
BACK OF THE FEEDER CALVES AND STEERS— that satisfy
the demands of the buyer, you will find a breeder who fully ap-
preciates that good blood lines produce calves uniform in size,
body conformation and color . . . This producer also knows that
proper feeding and care of the breeding herd will insure bigger
calf crops and more vigorous calves . . . The proper use of COT-
TONSEED feed products for the breeding herd will mean MORE
DOLLARS for the calf crop. When these calves go into the feed
lot, the successful feeder knows the value of a ba’anced ration
containing cottonseed meal or cake to furnish the protein so
essential for quick gains and the finish that will top the market.
For Best Results Feed a Ration That
Is Made in South Texas for South
Texas Requirements
“ACCO” DAIRY and STOCK FEEDS
MANUFACTURED BY
ALICE COTTON OIL CO.
Ask for our FREE Feeding Bulletins
I). C. DANIEL, Manager
ALICE. TEXAS
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Get THIS worry
off your mind
W
D9RY is bad. It lowers efficiency. So it’s
comforting to know that at least one
worry can be eliminated with ecse. We refer
♦a ycur concern for the safety of your per-
sonal valuables. All you need to do is bring
them here and rent a safe deposit box. They
will be carefully protected day and night, at
c cost to you or only a few cents a week.
Act now while the idea is fresh in ycur mind.
FIRST N1TI0H BUNK
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Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Behrent, Howard. Falfurrias Facts (Falfurrias, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, September 25, 1942, newspaper, September 25, 1942; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth879501/m1/3/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 15, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; .