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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1944
Page
3
James Marlow surveys arguments on compulsory military training for all able-bodied American men. Proponents cite health, discipline, and national protection, while opponents warn it risks democratic self discipline and question long term benefits.
Washington reports say Stalin plans to recognize the Soviet backed Lublin committee of liberation at Lublin as Poland’s provisional government ahead of eastern front moves. France reportedly has exchanged reps with the Lublin team, while De Gaulle questions its representativeness.
At Lawson General Hospital in Atlanta 100 artificial legs and arms are manufactured each month to serve amputation cases. An Army doctor says output will be increased soon as Lawson is one of six Army amputation centers.
Holiday break brings most Pontotoc County schools to a vacation as the district resumes after Christmas. Howard Smith becomes Latta coach replacing ill Harold Smith. Lula hires Jewell Bowers for grade duties. County conference play begins with a county tournament set for January 25 26 27 at East Central.
An OCR fragment lists shampoo prices and a product line. It mentions a Cold Waves item with prices from $10 to $20 and a code or brand reference, but the text is garbled and incomplete. No clear event, date, or full product details are discernible.
War department publicized casualty reports listing numerous Oklahoma personnel wounded in European Mediterranean and Southwest Pacific theaters. Names include Cpl. William Barringer McAlester Pvt. John Brennan Newkirk Lt. Leo Harris Tulsa Pvt. Marion Hawkins Tulsa and many others from towns such as Oklahoma City Kinta Bartlesville and Oklahoma. Next of kin have been notified of any status changes.
At Moore General hospital in Asheville North Carolina doctors report soldiers with up to 22 malaria relapses. They note relapse rates fall when patients are removed from highly malarious regions.
In 30 years Gust J. Boehland has donated 181000 fruit and shade trees to thousands of school children in Rockford. The 20th century Johnny Appleseed is recognized for his community work and lasting impact on local education and greenery.
San Quentin inmates, among Marin county groups surpassing its war chest quota, asked that their $2,500 raised through a cell to cell canvass be earmarked for American prisoners of war.
Three men used an electric hotplate to boil water for tea amid 49 tons of high explosive. They were fined about 135 dollars each at a north western court.
Classified ad play reports higher yields for investors in Ada News as vested amounts return greater value through new rate schemes. Local businesses promote improved terms for long term placements and larger cash commitments.
Bridge column fragment discusses dealer hand values and card arrangements. Implies bidding and play sequence with players South West North and East, noting passes and card positions. Specific hands and numbers indicate analysis of a dummy and declarer play in a standard duplicate match.
In a Cavendish Club hand, six doubled contracts were made at multiple tables with seven doubled at others. The article notes spades as the main target and discusses lead choices, including whether West should lead the ace of clubs or king of hearts, concluding the ace of clubs is the only lead that defeats seven diamonds.
In Farragut Idaho a naval training station post office worker asked a sailor’s wife if she was Mrs. Dene Bozarth of Des Moines. The clerk then claimed to have previously delivered her mail, surprising her with the rekindled connection.
Homer Paul of Pauls Valley announced the nine man committee to name standing Senate committees. Chairman James G. Nance of Purcell and vice chairman Joe Bailey Cobb of Tishomingo lead the roster as session opens next week with decisions expected in the first days. Other members include Phil Lowery of Loco J A Rinehart of El Reno L E Wheeler of Weatherford and Ray C. Jones of Stillwater.
Governor Kerr granted clemency to eleven individuals and restored the citizenship of one applicant upon the pardon and parole board recommendations. The list includes H. H. Pierce, convicted in 1938 for possession in Payne County, paroled at a later date.
Walter Gray was ordered for restoration after serving one year in Tulsa County for larceny and paroled in 1926 in Muskogee County. He was confined Feb 8 1935. The note mentions strike days impacting fighting fronts.
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.