This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
8
NEA correspondent describes a tense battle scene in France with shells overhead and a calm Ike surveying a map with General Eisenhower. The encounter shows a businesslike exchange between leaders as shells erupt nearby and evacuees move past.
Eight year old Jimmy Rutherford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Rutherford, roped six calves in six throws at a Byars rodeo. He began riding at three months old with his grandfather Impson Anderson often noted as the source of his progress.
In Little Rock the 53 year old Fulbright defeats Gov. Adkins in the Democratic senatorial runoff. Returns show Fulbright with about 89 thousand votes to Adkins's 65 thousand from 1,725 of 2,087 precincts. Fulbright previously led on a national stage with a 55 word peace resolution and postwar education leadership. Senator Caraway exits after 13 years.
The Fish and Wildlife Service announced an extension of the waterfowl hunting season to 80 days, ten days longer than last year. The daily duck bag limit remains ten, with an extra five birds allowed from mallards widgeons and pintails, bringing the total to fifteen if five or more of those species are killed in a day. No bait or live decoys may be used. Dr Ira N Gabrielson cited population increases as the reason for the liberalized rules.
Maj. Dennis O. Bernier of Norman Oklahoma recounts leading his infantry unit in France after a direct tank hit on June 15. He stayed in command for two hours, then was wounded a second time and later described unconsciousness for 24 hours with a fractured pelvis and concussion. Pvt. Charles Rivett of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, also was wounded twice on the Anzio beachhead when German shelling hit a supply dump.
Maj Gen John R Deane, head of the American military mission in Moscow, reports that American trucks provide about half of the high altitude military supplies to the Russian front. He credits the Soviet advance to a broader wartime effort, notes Russia’s total war, high military competence, and strong appreciation and cooperation with American aid.
A tank of butane at a storage site south of Thackerville Oklahoma caught fire while a truck driver from Gainesville Texas was loading his transport. The truck was scorched but the fuel did not ignite, and the tank was not destroyed. Firefighters from Gainesville arrived to tackle the blaze.
Five Chinese generals reportedly remained with Hengyang’s last survivors as Japanese forces penetrated the city after the fiercest fighting since 1937. General Fang Hsien-chueh, 39, led China’s Tenth Army in key battles and urged Chiang Kai-Shek to persevere against efforts to control the Canton–Hankow railway.
A commentator argues that selling bootleg liquor is not much more criminal than the high prices charged for it. The remark highlights concerns over illegal markets and pricing dynamics.
A Daily Oklahoman survey of the 15th Air Force base details eleven area servicemen among its ranks in Italy. Ada natives and others from Coalgate Stonewall Sulphur Stratford Tishomingo and Stonewall are named with roles from radio operator to ordnance clerk and B 24 crew.
Oklahoma rancher Henry Strickland and his wife Nellie travel with three children in a covered wagon from Oklahoma City to Los Angeles in 105 days. He jokes he would not repeat the journey for a wagon full of gold while noting modern autos nearly killed them. In New York, Gen. Charles de Gaulle visits RCA Building and asks to see Coney Island.
Lt Homer W Bennett piloting a Piper Cub with Lt Edwin M Maxey under enemy fire at two thousand feet repelled eight Focke Wulfs. Bennett dived and rolled to avoid capture, destroying two German planes while ack ack and P47s aided. He earned praise for bold flying and regretted not having more ammunition.
Sulphur native and East Central college class of 1938 graduate Mrs. Robert Gowan has accepted a year long assignment at an army air field in Sao Paulo Brazil after transferring from Amarillo. She will study Portuguese and Brazilian customs for 13 weeks in Amarillo and visit Rio de Janeiro as ambassador of goodwill before reporting for duty. She is the daughter of J A Keith and wife of Pharmacist's Mate first class Robert Gowan USNR.
James Marlow reports that about 20 million workers moved into non covered jobs during wartime and may lose the credits built up for old age and survivors insurance when they return to uncovered or retirement. The piece explains the 1937 start of the program, the 1 percent payroll tax on both employer and employee, and how coverage requires substantial time in covered work. It presents a scenario of a 62 year old man who cannot qualify after shifting between covered and uncovered work, and notes the political fight ahead for a universal program including disability benefits.
The August camp featured notable events including Indian dances led by Jerry Folsom and Spence McClain, a court of honor with 16 scouts recognized for life saving work, and 27 scouts earning 97 merit badges. Bobby Nance won top honors by earning 14 merit badges and a camp mess kit, with many scouts receiving first and second class ranks and tenderfoot badges. The article also notes community visitors, staff support from Ada, and references a discussion on unemployment insurance benefits.
Kings Market at 526 East Main reports a burglary Monday night with $14.59 taken from the cash register. Entry was by a broken back window with cut screen wire. This is the second burglary in three days. earlier Saturday on North Broadway, a box of gasoline ration coupons was stolen. Police suspect juvenile involvement based on evidence from related cases.
J W Barnes of the Lula community displays a 25 pound muskmelon around town on Monday. The giant melon measures 34 1/2 by 42 inches and was grown in a single row in sandy land. Barnes, a retired railroad man, says he is pleased with his gardening year's results.
A 14th century chapel in an undisclosed English village will be rebuilt by funds of American officers and enlisted men stationed at this Fortress base in memory of their comrades killed and missing in action.
A large group of scouts from Ada Latta Bromide Fitzhugh Milburn Vaness Ahloso Colbert Pickett and other towns earned merit badges during a camp session with many named scouts listed. Professor Marvin P Hatchett spoke about poisonous snakes and dangers after dinner with thanks given to local supporters.
Four Detroit doctors report penicillin enables early skin grafting on burns and reduces infection loss. In 17 patients, 19 grafts largely took, with 90 to 100 percent success except one alcoholic addict at 80 percent. Early grafting is seen as key to quicker recovery.
Mrs Mary Jo Huddleston reports a missing Bulova watch kept as a keepsake from the 1941 Rodeo Queen contest. The watch bearing Ada Rodeo 1941 M J H was left on a dresser with a dollar bill and disappeared while Cadet Davis was in Seymour Indiana. She hopes an honest finder will return it before the 1944 rodeo opens.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.