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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1941

Page

8

influenza wave at fort sill ends says major welch

Orlanova City dispatch reports Major Don Welch state draft director asserts the influenza wave at Fort Sill is over and warns draftees and families the risk remains no higher than at home. He cites health officials and Governor Phalen on the illness curves paralleling civilian trends and notes patients were housed in emergency, steam heated temporary hospitals.

Fort Sil Welch Orlanova City Don Welch Fort Sill Hove Mathews Topard Ag Fort Sill Thesu Ameo Ligertthe Tesifiraliey

Vitamin A Deficiency Eyepath Findings Reported

Scientists report a vitamin A deficiency in a patient’s eye supported by a United States Department of Agriculture study. The experiment notes that vitamin A levels vary with diet and source, highlighting dairy, leafy greens, yellow fruits and vegetables as key suppliers.

States Department of A coTliyge Wil Nowy

X Ray Pioneer Dies Saturday In Los Angeles

Los Angeles obituary notes the death Saturday of a renowned X ray pioneer known as the father of American football. The long career spanned medical imaging and leadership roles in banking and industry. Survivors include a wife and several relatives, with honors from professional circles and past presidencies cited.

Los Angeles Enanteapintis Tne Fis of Manpemet J. 0 Beara Som Welter Coiap

Local county offices to change hands this fall

The article outlines upcoming county government changes with candidates and prior officials. It cites former law clerk Lewis and the new appointees for the district attorney and county positions, noting their backgrounds and career paths through Stratford, Ada, and Oklahoma. The piece mentions election timing and introduces the newly selected officials and staff occupying key roles.

Joan Carneaves Axe for Washington Inauguration

Mrs Garner accompanied by her husband travels to Washington for the presidential inauguration events. Garner and family plan a short stay in Amarlle before returning home, with coverage reflecting the period’s political and social arrangements surrounding the Roosevelts and Wallaces.

Philanthropist Offers 1000 for 20 Lashes to Officials

A Dallas philanthropist proposed a perilous incentive plan offering 1000 to any Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Colorado, South Carolina or Tennessee official who would take 20 lashes as punishment for minor prison infractions. The offer stirred strong controversy as it implicates lawmakers, judges, wardens, and criminal chiefs across multiple states.

Dallas Dee Dalfag Texas Compton Kevin Harted Virginia West Colorado South Carolina Tennnessee Tae Eston Shotthy

Americans Too Prosperous For Own Good

A Philadelphia symposium quoted Dr Lawrence Koll of the Public Health Service stating that higher income may increase acute alcoholism in the United States compared with Britain and Scandinavia, and noting millions of chronic alcoholics and potential alcohol-related crimes as a public wealth problem.

Philladelphia United States American Association For the Advancement of Science Joddis Lawrency Koll Association Anc

Accused Murderer Taken Into Custody In Pennsylvania

In Clarion County Pennsylvania police captured Frank Dearalph accused of murdering Reuben Wentling and injuring his daughter Elizabeth Wentling 53 and Olive Wentling 31. Dearalph allegedly admitted the killings but claimed his father and uncle were responsible for a past family tragedy. Elizabeth aided authorities and described two gunshots and a struggle to escape. The suspect was apprehended after a highway pursuit and is held for murder charges.

Clarion Dee McKinley Sista McKinloy Frank Deamiph Sid Reuben Levi Wentling Heuben Mojor Raymovnet Malloy Deamiph Dan Wentling Elizabeth Harold W Deane Joto’ Harcy, Jr Vegango Matley Dearalph Wetting Tepaiy Sherif Amos Dolby Himelf Dreavolph Olive Wentling Oilevan Beagr Frontya Tyes Tole Dolby Dolitt Wentlire Traiter Ang

Wallace Appointed CAA Ground School Inspector

Anh M Wallace, longtime East Central State College educator and former junior high principal, has been named a ground school inspector for the CAA. He will report to Fort Worth and begins his duties after an approved one year leave. he has piloted and designed airport plans for Ada and actively supported the municipal airport project.

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45th Division Camp at Abilene Building Progress

Washington reports contracts awarded by the War Department for construction work at Abilene Texas to Briggs and Company and for engineering services to Freese and Michael at Port Worth Fort Worth. The 6th division has been ordered transferred to Abilene upon completion. Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico units form the 36 division awaiting finalization.

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Texas Association Planning Expansion and Officials Named

Fort Worth dispatch reports the Texas Association approving a push for expansion with new leadership and district committee reorganization. Maryse Faris and E. Kusth are among listed officers. Fort Worth and Galveston figures appear in district assignments as plans anticipate January filing and site discussions for a Tulsa war department edge.

Okletema Fort Worth Disney Oklahoma Wer Tulsa

Twin Mother Loses One of Her Five Daughters

A young mother in Texas loses one of her five daughters born to a visitor from Salem. The surviving infant was placed in care, while the other parent, Moorehead of Cons Te, is mentioned. The incident involved an ambulance and occurred near an Aubert Moorehead residence.

Bnpralla EL. Des Ventaute Mather Lidar Te Aubert Moorehead Salem Uber Borm Texas Ad Ranch

Tulsa Still Favored For Bomber Plant

Tulsa remains the favored site for a major bomber plant amid war department plans. Officials and advocates from Fort Worth and Tulsa discuss contracts, with political and military figures backing Tulsa as the work center for aircraft production and related defense jobs.

Tulsa

Typewriter Please Cooked Fo Nice Brown

An unclear OCR fragment from a Louisiana newspaper describes a holiday box of food items, a model or box game, and mentions Mrs Sternen in Fowie City. The text references a refrigeration mishap and a toast event, with a portable device and hamburger sandwiches described.

Miel Dee Aml Fr Chidhont Stemnen Stoyher Fowie City Mrs. Sternen Bnet

Be es Announce Spring Schedule Bees

President Bob Quinn of the Bostors Bees announced the spring training schedule. Included are games against Toledo, Browns at Cep, Tulsa, Obla and other teams with dates in March and April as part of the 25 game set.

Bostow Dee Tralpa Lois Browns Bob Quinn Bostors Bees The Bees Maren Toledo Af Barta Tex Browns Cepgoes Chuste Fes Obla Tulsa Tuhta Cls

General Wood Appears to Back No War Pledges

General Robert E. Wood, chairman of the America First Committee, urged no war pledges amid a Chicago gathering. The event featured remarks on avoiding involvement in global conflict and emphasized steadfast support for America First policies.

Wood Chicago Pow Robert, E. Wood America First Committee Telegraphert Ronrevely Tudey Sundae Tnder

Permanent Church Council Is Planned In Oklahoma

Oklahoma City December 28 the Oklahoma City council of churches announced plans to organize a permanent state wide council. The group voted to operate as a cooperative body and weld into a permanent organization led by Thomas Bo McDowett president. A meeting was expected to discuss expansion of the program and new membership. Potential names and details were discussed but remain unclear.

Oklahoma City Council of Churches Tales Thomas Bo McDowett Esid

Labor Expects Good New Year for War Production

Washington analysts project 4,000,000 workers needed in defense industries to produce aircraft ships guns and clothing. Government forecasts expect a wider impact across industry with job gains and reduced unemployment as defense expansion progresses and related economic activity increases through the new year. Labor leaders discuss the surge in organization activity amid wartime mobilization and broader economic expansion.

Washington Dec Americas Anther Wai Nowdefense Stchan William Greet

Steed Appointed at Junior High Amid Staff Changes

Burgess Steed will post at Meyers Strand Junior High, replacing Arch Wallace who takes leave to join the Civil Aeronautics Authority. Morrison becomes principal of Washington School, Lingelheid joins Ade High School faculty to teach English, and Linselieid brings a master's degree with prior teaching at Oklahoma A&M. Ada High School science and other staff shifts follow as the school board adjusts assignments and duties for the coming year.

Burgess Steed Meyers Strand Aehe Borage Manny Aigh Arch Wallace Civil Aeronautics Authority Phis Morrison Vate Steed Orincinl Washington Schow Sheuart Lingelheid Ben St Ade High School Linselieid Oklahoma A M. College Stillwater Harryt Allen Ada High Hay Aed Wick the Board, of Education Vern, Kasp.wiea Feals Valley Morrie

Cletus Murphy Reported Better After Illness

Local notes report Cletus Murphy is recovering after an illness. Details are fragmented. the item mentions a board clerk and a dog breed reference, but confirms improved condition without specifics.

Cletus Murphy Cletus Pav Murphy

Roosevelt weighs repayment in materials for war aid

President Roosevelt and Congress weighed using war materials as repayment for U.S. fighting machines sent to Britain. He said rubber and other commodities might cover the value of destroyed equipment, with general provisions likely and detailed language deferred. Meanwhile Britain reportedly bought three clipper-type ships to be taxed for empire communications, potentially used to ferry officials across the Atlantic.

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Blackwell Visiter Deaths of Mrs Wines in Blackwell

Mrs. Fo Wines of Blackwell Ti aged in Blackwell dies from pneumonia while visiting at 32% Westy Seventeenth. Funeral planned February 14 at 1 pm at Blackwell Funeral Home with Rev Br C Morris of Acaa officiating. Survived by husband, two daughters, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Fo Orl Blackwesl Blackwell New Methodist Br. C. Morris Acawill Blackewell Manes Tyesay Hr. Wines Ray Thedigsan Flint Alen Alice Clay Fysons Feranit Wielnta Paul Ads .R Austen, Inc Charles BeRn California Jerome Brickey Potent Prank Brickew Salt City Utah Mrs. Wines Austin Mina Minnie Elaim Bricker

Oklahoma judge Albert Hunt resigns as district chair

Albert Hunt resigns today as chairman of the state committee and is sworn in as district judge. Hunt was appointed to succeed Ben and was elected to the state council. Names listed include Tulsa, Garland, and Muskogee figures as potential successors.

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Court Convicts Howard C. Hopson

New York report states Howard C. Hopson was convicted in federal court on multiple counts alleging mail fraud in a scheme involving an alleged defrauding of 1,600,068 dollars. Co-defendants attorneys Charles Travis and Garrett Browniack faced numerous counts as well.

New York Howard C. Hopson Mita Tadien Vail Ted Bier Singhe Somspiracy SwUnt Charles Mr. Travis Garrett A. Hrowniack

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