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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1944
Page
2
Miss Sara Boswell visiting in Ada. town buzzes over "Kiss me my sheik" and the upcoming Junior class play at Ada High School Auditorium set for December 14 and 13 with 25 and 40 cent admission. Local shoppers, residents and Army discharge notes follow in Ada scene.
Mrs. Bill Jesters of Allen shopped in Ada on Wednesday. Square dance at Lakeside Wednesday night. Mrs. Arlis Smith and daughter Sonya Gayle left Ada Wednesday for Vinita to visit her brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Mrs. Brown. Ms. D. W. Maley of Stonewall shopped in Ada Wednesday. Mrs. Wilmoth Sanders of Tulo transacted business in Ada on Wednesday.
Mrs. Gwendell Evans left Wednesday morning for Fort Jackson South Carolina to join her husband Sergeant Evans who is stationed there.
Mrs Thurman Wilson and Mrs Ross Wilson of Pauls Valley traveled to Ada for business today visiting local offices and handling errands in the city.
Mrs. Harve Butler Jr and her son Charles of Tupelo spent Tuesday in Ada shopping for records and music at the Blue Lantern Shop.
Mrs Roye W Gay and her daughter former Dallas residents now reside near Hickory and are spending an extended visit at the home of Mr and Mrs John H Gay 431 East Fourteenth.
The Ada High School junior class presents The Whole Town's Talking in the auditorium on December 14 at 8:20 p.m. Admission is 25 and 40 cents. Ada shop pers Tuesday mentions Mrs Bill Snider and her son John nee of Fittstown.
Mrs. J J Anderson and Mrs. Gladys Anderson of Roff spent Tuesday in Ada attending to business interests and handling local affairs.
Expert repair service on all sewing machines vacuums and Singer machines. Mr and Mrs Dewey Long and granddaughter Judy McGaha returned Monday from a three day visit with relatives in Alester. They live at 501 East Sixteenth. W B Muncrief of Milburn at.
Mrs Minnie Worley of Tupelo and three soldiers Cpl Carl O Olson Cpl Lester Webb and Cpl Johnny Maltrop stationed at Ardmore Army Air Field spent the week end visiting friends in Ada Mrs R E Calloway and daughter Robbie Dee of Tupelo were in Ada Tuesday on business
Albert A. Bailey of Stonewall shopped in Ada at the Blue Lantern Shop on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Leo Simmons and their daughters visited the Morgan home at 316 East Sixteenth in Holdenville while Seaman 2/c James F Morgan joined them.
The Whole Towns Talking performed by Ada High School junior class at the auditorium. Thursday at 8 p.m. Admission 25 and 40 cents. December 13, 1911.
Mrs Ed King of Tupelo shopped in Ada Tuesday. J O Vinson of Allen spent Wednesday in Ada on business. Cpl Ed Nelson and Pfc Ed ward H Karasnowkri of the Air Field at Ardmore returned to base Sunday after spending time in the area.
Reinforcement convoys to Leyte have lost 39 transports and 28 escorting ships. Rain hampers operations as U S ground forces press Yamashita’s defenders below Limon in the Ormoc Corridor north. In the south, Ormoc Port captors fuel the base for further operations.
Cpl Bill Cox of Ardmore spent Tuesday in Ada visiting friends. A blue lantern flower shop ad urges early Christmas flower orders. Mr and Mrs J D Lamb of Route 4 Ada announce the birth of daughter Lynda Kay on December 12 at Breco hospital. they already have a son.
Harriett M Hudson 79 died at her home on route 2 Tuesday night. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. from Maxwell School with S. G. Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Maxwell cemetery Criswell Funeral Home in charge. Survived by son Mat Hudson of Blanchard two daughters Mrs Leonard Holloway and Mrs Dewey Cox of Ada a brother Sam Riley of Connersville and nine grandchildren.
County commissioners rejected four bids for the road to Rosedale cemetery northwest of Ada. With $2,000 allocated, only $1,860 remained after deductions. all bids from Chickasha Oklahoma City and Ada contractors ranged from $2,300 to over $5,000, prompting rejection.
Mrs. Bob Sammons arrived back today after visiting her daughter and granddaughter in Durant.
The Tanti Study Club will hold its Christmas at Mrs. David E. Adkinson's home, 510 West Twenty-second, on December 14 at 7 30 p.m. The event invites members to gather for the holiday program.
Willard PTA will meet Thursday at 7 15 p m with Martin Clark in charge and Don Phelps as speaker. The fifth and sixth grades present a Christmas play and fathers mothers and relatives are invited to attend.
The Iris unit of the Ada Garden club will hold its Christmas party at Mrs. W A Davis 605 West Fourteenth Friday at 7 30 p m instead of 2 30 as formerly announced.
Ada Chapter No 78 O E S holds Thursday at 7 30 p m stated meeting with annual election of officers. All cordial invited to attend.
The Daisy Unit of the Ada Garden clubs will meet at 514 South Francis in the home of Mrs Elwood Kingery on Thursday at 7 30 p m for the annual Christmas party.
The History Department of the Tanti Study club meets at Mrs B D Denton’s home in Hillsdale on December 13 at 7 30 p m for the regular meeting. Attendees are asked to bring gifts for soldiers dirty bags.
The Alathean class of First Baptist met at Mrs Dollie M Bell's home 512 South Townsend Tuesday December 5. Officers reported activities from the past month and Mrs L N Harris opened the meeting with a devotional led by Mrs B W Heathman. Refreshments were served to guest Mrs Ruth Long and members including Mrs Harris Heathman W A Ryan Z E Heath Harold Kidd Lee Nabors W S Emerson Parker Sizemore Edna Jhones M R Wynn A B Aulds George Hickey and the hostess.
Mr and Mrs Bill Cope, formerly of Ada, have moved from Oklahoma City to 915 East Eighth Ada. They entertained friends at a recent card party including Mr and Mrs Paul Cope, Mr and Mrs Arthur Linville, Mr and Mrs Scotty Moore, Mr and Mrs Teal Foster, Mr and Mrs Ray Cummings, and Mr and Mrs Virgil Hurley.
Classified ad notes higher yields for invested funds in Ada News listings. Details outline return rates tied to vesting terms and investment options offered. Readers advised to compare offers and check eligibility.
A one day federal court session was held in Ada on Tuesday with Judge Steven S Chandler Jr presiding. All cases were civil and only a short time was needed to hear four cases. C A Hunt deputy marshal and John Pugh court clerk were present from Muskogee.
Gen. Eisenhower visited London to present the Legion of Merit degree of chief commander to Air Chief Marshal Sir Shel Douglas at a U S army headquarters ceremony. Sir Shel Douglas led integration of air force units in the Middle East and was cited for exceptionally meritorious conduct in outstanding services.
Dorothy Thompson has resigned as president of Freedom House. George Field, executive secretary, said she gave no reason. her term was due to run through December. Earlier, Rex Stout and the author and director also resigned over German peace terms but later returned.
Inside Germany the inner circle led by Heinrich Himmler has prepared for five years of underground war after a German collapse. Plans include open warfare from alpine HQ, partisan sabotage, and a 200 000 strong propaganda push across Europe with double identities to confuse Allied efforts.
New York stocks irregular with leaders hesitant. Wheat and corn show weak demand. hogs and cattle soften. Major industrials drift, with several blue chips like International Harvester and Sears Roebuck showing varied daily moves amid commodity buying and hedging.
Oklahoma City December 13. A bill to remove inequitable salary schedules in some state departments is being prepared at the request of E. R. Weaver veteran Payne county representative and Harold Carey Oklahoma county representative for introduction in the twentieth legislature.
In New York trading December 13, attention centered on specialties while the general list inched higher. Volume neared 1.2 million shares with a late flurry in American Power and Light preferred. Willys Overland rose amid active turnover and several majors posted modest final-hour gains.
Cattle 3,700 head plus calves 1,400 sold with typical steers to 13.50 and most beef cows 8.00 10.50. Hogs 2,400 total with packer market 15 lower on butcher hogs and 20 lower on sows. top 14.45 to city butchers. Sheep 600 head steady with native lambs to 13.50 and ewes to 6.00.
The White House announced the resignation of Carlton Hayes as ambassador to Spain and nominated Norman Armour to replace him. Armour, acting director of the State Department office of American Republic affairs, previously served as ambassador to Argentina.
Allied reports say Germans released a mysterious new device—silvery balls that float in the air—observed by pilots during patrols over occupied territory. The purpose of these aerial floats remains unclear as ground gains continue on the western front.
A dense timetable lists programs from 6:00 to 5:45 with shows such as What Are the Answers and Spotlight Bands. The final line notes possible mention of a new anti aircraft defense instrument or weapon.
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