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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1944
Page
2
Seaman 2/c Kenneth Richmond visits his mother and relatives, after service in the Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, and Brazil aboard an aircraft carrier with a Naval Air Corps service crew. G Anderson of Stonewall also attended to business in Ada.
John W. Zimmerman Jr. and his wife arrived Monday to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Zimmerman. He has served eight months in the Navy, and his wife plans to make her home in Oklahoma City.
128-61 Mrs. R. G. McKaskel of Kon-was an Ada shopper Tuesday. The brief notice notes a local Christmas Seals drive and civic participation.
Mr and Mrs Eli Stein returned from a weekend at their son Roy Steins home in Dallas Also visiting were Capt Brazuone from the army hospital in McKinney Tex Capt Bill Torrance recently returned from overseas and Lt M Zessler stationed at Camp Hood Tex
Mr and Mrs Frank Miller return from Fort Monmouth New Jersey where they visited their son Lt Frank Miller seriously injured in a traffic accident. Lt Miller is recovering satisfactorily.
Local notice reports Otis Johnson from Coalgate conducting business in Ada on Tuesday.
Seaman James F. Morgan arrived Monday for a short visit with his wife and parents at 316 East Sixteenth. His relatives last heard from him 4% months ago. He will return to San Francisco where his ship is undergoing repairs.
Jimmy Ross of Sittstown shop ped in Ada today. The incident at the Blue Lantern Shop involved a fall while handling records and music items, with no serious injuries reported and local workers assisting.
Lt Nell Hayes returns to Camp Rucker Alabama after a 10 day leave visiting her mother Mrs Evelyn Braselton and other relatives in Ada. She will depart for overseas duty soon.
W. B. Risner of Sulphur operates an expert repair service for sewing machines and vacuum cleaners including Singer models. Mrs. Tom Barber and her daughter Mary Patricia visit Ada from Kansas City, staying with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Keltner at 715 South Townsend. Mrs. Barber is the former Miss Pell Marie Coker of Ada.
E. P. Suttles of Konawa transacted business in Ada on Tuesday. TM 2/c Allen E. Vann left today for San Francisco where he will report for duty.
A Navy seaman returned to Ada for a 30 day leave, his first time home in three years of duty, spending time with relatives and friends during this break.
Mrs Demma Morgan of Oklahoma City shopped in Ada on December 12 2021. Walton store reports her visit as part of a local shopping roundup in the Ada area.
Mrs. Joe Foreman recently underwent a tonsillectomy at Valley View hospital and has been discharged to her home where she is reported to be improving nicely.
Ada High School presents The Whole Towns Talking in the auditorium on Thursday December 14 at 8 p m Admission 25 and 40 cents Mrs Henry Eischeid of Norman spends the holidays with relatives and friends in town
The entry notes items from the Blue Lantern Shop dated December 11 with six catalog numbers. It lists records and music likely for sale or display, reflecting a small shop inventory snapshot.
Lt. and Mrs. Allen Thomas left Tuesday for Eagle Pass Texas where he will report for duty They spent his 10 day leave visiting his parents at Fittstown and relatives and friends in Ada.
Mrs Pat Murphy of Sulphur was seen shopping in Ada today, visiting local stores and browsing the market. The brief sighting notes her presence in the city during daytime shopping.
The junior class presents The Whole Towns Talking in Ada High School Auditorium on Thursday December 14 at 8 00 p m Admission 25 and 40 cents.
Mr and Mrs Guy Meaders and Mr and Mrs O A Neal took Cadet Guy Meaders to Nor man Sunday He spent the weekend visiting at his parents home He is stationed at the university in special training.
Pfc. Albert Dew of Camp Polk Louisiana spent the weekend visiting his family and friends in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Richard Swink announce the birth of a second son Harold Lee at Heavener on November 30.
A junior class play is set for December 14 at 8:00 p.m. in the Ada High School Auditorium. Admission is 25 and 40 cents.
Mr and Mrs Bill Crawford and their children from Muskogee are staying with relatives while Mr Crawford handles business interests in the area.
Mrs. R. Stricker and Miss Neva Baxter of Okemah were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Canada Sunday, as W. T. Rawleigh's general line merchandise notes appear in the column.
Miss Jo Braselton arrives from Long Beach California to spend the holiday season with her mother Mrs Evelyn Braselton and relatives in Ada. The Whole Towns Talking at the School Auditorium on December 14 mentions Letty Lythe in town for the event.
Blue Lantern Flower Shop invites early orders for Christmas flower selections. Customers can call 343 to place arrangements and ensure timely delivery for the holiday season.
Mr and Mrs Fritz Neill of Mc Alester announce the birth of a daughter Elizabeth Ann on December 12. Mrs Neill is the former Miss Elizabeth Grigsby of a.
GM 1/c Henry and Mrs. Julian Henry arrived Monday from Berkeley California to visit his parents Mr and Mrs F T Henry and other relatives. Henry recently returned to the states after 20 months overseas duty.
R. A. M. Ada Chapter No. 6 will convene Tuesday at 7 30 PM in regular Convocation for the election of officers for next year. All members are urged to attend. Carl F. Gurley H P.
Ada Council No 10 Royal and Select Masters holds a special meeting on Wednesday December 13 to confer the Super Excellent Masters Degree on many candidates. Notable visitors include the M N Grand Master of the Grand Council and the M E Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons. Dinner at Bolding Cafe at 6 30 p m. All Council Masons invited. Carl F Gurley I M D W Swaffar Recorder.
Markets page notes corrected daily pricing and market summaries from Cudahy. Listing commodity trends and dealer quotes for the current day with brief notes on volume and supply.
A fragment lists livestock and product pricing with eggs and cream for sale. Turkeys and young poultry appear with unit prices, including eggs labeled No 1 and No 2 and cream pricing. The text is incomplete but indicates a local market or advertisement for farm products.
Stocks show easy advance stall with profit taking. Bonds move irregularly as selling slows. Cotton quiet with covering and mill buying. Chicago wheat firm with light offerings. Corn steady and larger country offerings. Rye firm on corn influence. Hogs fairly active with top at 14.60. Cattle dull with bids up to 50 cents down, top 17.75.
The New York stock market posted its first average reverse in nearly two weeks with late support softening early declines. Transfers surpassed 1,000,000 shares as Magma Copper extended gains on reports of new Arizona mineral discoveries and several issues moved in the up or down direction.
Cattle 3 000 head with calves 1 700 open fairly active and steady. Steers $10 to $11.50 heifers and yearlings $10.50 to $12. Cows $7 to $10.50 bulls $9 to $10.50. Hogs 2 400 total with top $14.45 to city butchers and $14.35 to packers. Sheep 600 fat lambs steady with top around $13.50 and most $4.50 to $5.90.
A Veterans' Advisory Council of agencies and civic groups aimed at veteran rehabilitation has been formed. Robert P. Wood announced the group will aid employment issues, provide technical advice, and support program evaluation with committees for publicity education counseling and vocational guidance among others.
The Ada Singing Convention will meet tonight at the Free Will Baptist church at Fifteenth and Ash. A large crowd is expected after bad weather kept the group from meeting last week and out-of-town guests will attend. The session starts at 7 30 p.m. or about 30 minutes earlier than usual.
The Modern Century Department of the Tanti Study Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. P. Carpenter, 1225 Highschool Avenue. This is Guest Day and the meeting also serves to fill dirty bags for soldiers.
A detailed list of radio programs and air times from 6:00 to 5:45 featuring music, dramas, news, features, and serials including Central group shows, symphonies, soap components, and hourly news segments across multiple programs and hosts.
Garrison says Japanese forces between his division and the 77th were among the Imperial Army’s best not garrison troops, encountered in central Pacific atolls.
London December conference declares both German and Japanese peoples responsible for their leaders crimes. some delegates warn against vengeance that could stiffen Nazi resistance. Attlee leads push for reparations while debate over dismemberment of Germany is rejected. Dalton cites Stalin east adjustments as a consideration.
Mrs. George E. Calvert announced the creation of an epileptic home at Pauls Valley appointing B S Ingram Norman police chief as superintendent. Epileptics from state mental hospitals will move into quarters used by the Training School for White Boys now shifted to Helena. Ingram was recommended by Dr D W Griffin due to his work with epileptics. He will be on the Norman hospital payroll at $250 monthly until finances are settled.
The Civilian Pilot Training Program enabled 120,000 young men to enter the AAF in 1941, accelerating recruitment and fueling early World War II air force expansion.
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