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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1945

Page

7

Divorce Notice in Pontotoc County Court

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma Burr B McWhirt sues for divorce from M ary Car ney deceased and custody of the minor child. The heirs of Mary Cary are defendants with Granville Matise also named. Defendants must answer by January 24 1946 or judgment for plaintiff will be entered. Court Clerk Della Bedford signs. Attorney Vesta Reed McArthur & Orton represents plaintiff.

State OF Oklahoma Henry Kelly Rosa May Kelly Clemmie B. Harden Hendrix F. D. Harden Joe E. Daniel Joe E. McDaniel W. H. Roberts Josie Roberts Bonfoey Loan and Investment Company Roy M. Davis Burr Davis L A. Davis David L. Davis Mary C. Davis Mable Morgan Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma W. J. Morrison Burr B. McWhirt Mary Carney Burneyeeee Joseph Carney Josephine Carney Barney Carney Della Bedford Vesta Reed, McArthur & Orton Plein Adrian W. Reynolds Charles Ben Woods

Navy fliers killed in routine training flight

Norman Oklahoma December 10 public relations office released names of two fliers killed in a routine training flight Friday Ens Jesse Lee Upton 23 son of Mrs J L Upton Douglas Georgia and Aviation Cadet Charles Ignatius Knott 23 son of Mr and Mrs Michael Knott Owensboro Kentucky

Norman Okla Naval Air Station Public Relations Office Ens Jesse Lee Upton J. L. Upton Douglas Charles Ignatius Knott Michael Knott Owensboro

Notice to Sell County Property in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Sam Dew County Treasurer of Pontotoc County Oklahoma announces a resale sale of acquired land on January 5 1946 at his office in the courthouse. Separate bids exist for each tract with Steedman City Lots 7 to 24 Block 20 bid by Lee Allred at $20. Sale is cash with purchaser paying apportioned costs and subject to County Commissioners approval.

Sam Dew Pontotec County Oklahoma Pontotoc County Rofs City W. D. Garrett Board of County Commissioners Okshoma Steedman City Inc Lee Allred

Truman Ends Potomac Cruise Aboard Williamsburg

President Truman returned to the White House after a weekend cruise aboard the presidential yacht Williamsburg. He dined on board at breakfast before driving to the White House through drizzle.

Washington Truman White House Wiliamsburg

Cannon elected commissioner of Ponca City Scouts 1946

Ponca City December 10 Lawrence S. Cannon was elected commissioner of the Ponca City Boy Scouts for 1946.

Ponca City Lawrence S. Cannon Boy Scouts

Lights In Southern Japan Writeup By Curtis Floyd

Lt Curtis Floyd, Ada high and East Central alum, now a Marine flier, describes life in Japanese occupied areas. He notes warm southern climates, cherry trees, and fishing but cold November nights. He observes flimsy boats, garbage heaps near Sasebo, a busy rail station, limited restrooms, street cleaners, destroyed wires, and stark contrasts between naval bases and nearby homes.

Japan Curtis Floyd Ada High East Central A. Floyd Kings Road Almanac Sasebo U. S

Marshall testified he knew Pacific war was inevitable in 1941

Gen. George C. Marshall told a senate house committee he believed as early as August 1941 that a Pacific war was coming and that the United States was unprepared. He discussed a possible Japanese attack timed for December 7 and noted efforts to bolster Philippine defenses and deter a move south.

Washington George C. Marshall Pacific United States Marshall Senate-House Navy Knox Tokyo Pearl Harbor Manila Army Alwin D. Kramer Rep Keefe R-Wis Japan Tttee Myron C. Cramer War Department Cramer Hent Hewitt Walter C. Short Hawaii Short Truman Kramer Army Board Congressional Committee Secretary of War L. F. Safford Navy Communications Security Division Navy Communications Security Division, Had Testified That Capt. (Then Comdr Xxx

Jap War Criminal Suspects Stream Into Sugamo Prison

Japanese war crime suspects stream into Sugamo Prison led by Prince Morimasa Nashimoto as Diet members clash over wartime diplomacy. Gen Masaharu Homma and others depart for Manila. Yamashita appeals and mass petitions circulate seeking clemency. Fifty-nine suspects listed for surrender by midnight. Konoye and Kido on the later list.

Sugamo Russell Brines Tokyo Morimasa Nashimoto Shigeru Yoshida Diet Japan Masanosuke Ideka Yoshida Prince Nashimoto Imperial House Masaharu Homma Yamashita Tomoyuki Yamashita Manila U. S Philippines MacArthur U. S. Supreme Court Washington Prince Fumimaro Konoye Koichi Kido

Anglo American Economic Pact Aims Free Trade and 4 Billion Loan

The Anglo American agreement provides a 3.75 billion dollar loan to Britain with a 650 million dollar lend-lease extension and aims to create a Magna Carta of world trade. It stresses rebuilding Britain’s peacetime industry with modern tools and anticipates an International Economic Charter after the UN is established.

Henry Noble Hall NEA Service New York Britain America Massachusetts United States United Nations Organization United Nations Great Britain

Notice of Hearing Final Account in E Trippe Estate

In Pontotoc county Oklahoma the administratrix of the estate of E Trippe deceased has filed a final account and petition for determination of heirs distribution and discharge. A hearing is set for January 3 1946 at 10 00 am in Ada County Court to consider the account determine heirs and may file written exceptions. The affidavit bears the seal and is dated December 12 1945 by MOSS WIMBISH County Judge. Attorneys for POETS cir w

Pontotoc County Oklahoma Norris B. Manet Soveruee Reene Norris B. Haney Ada Pontotoc State of Oklahoma Norris B. Reme Aeacon State of Pontoto County E. Trippe Moss Wimbish

Chinese Nationalist Troops Enter Mukden Amid Changchun Air Landings

Chinese military sources report central government soldiers entered Mukden today while other forces began landing by air at Changchun, the territorial capital, as tensions rise in Manchuria.

Clen Clements Tientsin Mukden Changchun 94Th Central Government Russia Chungking

Alva Man To Head Flying Farmers

Gene McGill of Alva is elected head of the national flying farmers association as Oklahoma members prepare to incorporate and expand nationwide. Forrest Watson of Thomas is named to the national board, Arvid Temple of Buffalo as vice president, with other officers named and three director seats left open. The first national convention is set for the first week in August.

Stillwater Okla Gene McGill Alva National Flying Farmers Association Oklahoma Flying Farmers McGill Kansas Texas Forrest Watson Thomas Oklahoma Group Arvid Temple Buffalo National Association R. M. Irvin Woodward Todd Davis Minco Neville Chickasha Direcors

Easing Bedtime with Extra Play Time Idea

A quirky note suggests staying up slightly longer costs more sleep. The piece mentions vested Ada News Classified Ads as referencing greater returns for extra time.

Ada News

Federal school aid bill killed by single vote

In Washington on December 12 the House Education Committee killed a bid for federal aid to state schools by 10 to 9 after an executive session. The measure would have funded 50 million dollars the first year and 100 million the second year, backed by over 30 bipartisan members.

Washington House Education Committee House Senate

Jaycees Announce Christmas Tour Details

Members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce plan a meeting at 7 30 PM to finalize a bus schedule for Santa Claus to visit six nearby towns including Allen Stonewall Sasakwa Konawa Roff and Stratford. They will also finalize the Jaycee Christmas party at the Baptist Orphanage in Ada and hear Hugh Warren present the Cougar basketball team.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Santa Claus Allen Stonewall Sasakwa Konawa Roff Stratford Unday Baptist Orphan of Ada Hugh Warren Cougar Jaycees

A Million Weeks A Million Dollars In Lunenburg

A fragment from Lunenburg Massachusetts notes about a million weeks and a million dollars, with unclear context and missing details.

Farm News Notes Spraying Service for Stock in Pushmataha

The Pushmataha county stock raisers can have their herds sprayed for grubs lice and ticks by a chapter member using a pressure sprayer. Applications are being accepted now for the spraying service.

Associated Press Pushmataha County Mem Voda Oe Keaven

Shortage Hits Cotton Burlap Bags Across Mills

Textile mills face burlap bag shortages due to labor shortages and smaller cotton harvests this year impacting supply.

Chemically Treated Seed Advocated by Plant Expert

Farmers and gardeners are urged to request chemically treated seed from Dr. K Starr Chester of Oklahoma A and M College plant disease program. Oklahoma stations show chemical treatments improve stands and yields across crops at low cost as an insurance.

K. Starr Chester Oklahoma A. & Hoe College Oklahoma

Lincoln county farm woman pins top canning record

Mrs. John Giddings of Mid way is praised by home demonstration agent Nadine Holder for having one of the best canning records of the year. She reports 963 quarts canned this year. T. B. tests on cattle in Woodward county start next week, announced County Agent J. D. Edmonson. The test, conducted every three years, showed no reactors the last time in Woodward 2.

Lincoln County John Giddings Midway Nadine Holder Giddings T. B Woodward County J. D. Edmonson

Residence Water System Features Cistern and Collection

Isaac Jaekel built a cistern 23 feet deep and 14 feet in diameter to supply his Woods county residence with ample water. A wandergroup area features convey the flow from downspouts catching water from farm buildings. The home water system provides both hot and cold soft water.

Isaac Jaekel Woods County

Stonewall Schools Hit Hard By Flu

The flu grips Stonewall with 100 of 375 students out and two of 16 teachers absent. Roff and Fittstown show improvement while Ada reached a peak last Monday and is easing. Some adults are missing from stores and plants due to illness.

Pontoto County Stonewall D. D. Duke Roff Fittstown Ada Ing Pjonan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pontotoc Gap John E. Old John B. Seybold Tee John Seybold Sarah Naomi Seybold Busby, Harrell & Trice Della Bedford Court Clark Westa Reed W. V. Stanfield Plaintiffs Burney Carney Stanfield Lucile Haney Administratrix District Court of Granville Charles Matise Lee Reynolds Jewell Ford Sealy Busby Harrell & Trice D. R. Pike Wick Adair Guy McElroy Catherine McElroy L. C. Gee E. L. Walton George Wade Minnie Wade Clarence Wade F. . Bean F. “. Bean Laintiff George Wade, Sr SEALY Attorneys Plaintiff Pentotoc County Minnie Marsh White John M. Brown Owen C. Becker American Building Spain John M. Brown Owen C. Becker Rusby, Harrell & Trice Attorneys For George C. McKoy Cecelia B. McKoy Nereof Thompson & Braly Executrix Christine Lorene Woods von En Ben Woods Sasebo Naval Base A. S By Jack Bell Robot Newsboy Albuquerque N. M Los Angeles Ambrose Williams Kansas City Peu Bowes Lunenburg, Mass Antlers Ffa J. C. Davidson, Jr A. M. Jarvis
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