Eisenhower Praises Allied Leaders After Ardennes Breakthrough
General Eisenhower commends commanders for their handling of the German breakthrough in the Ardennes. Hodges’ First Army bears the brunt of the counteroffensive while Montgomery Bradley and Patton receive high praise for rapid regrouping and decisive actions to halt Von Rundstedt and push the line back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Paris
Rman
Ardennes
Eisenhower
Karl von Rundstedt
von Rundstedt
Allied Supreme Command
Courtney H. Hodges
First Army
Roer River
Hodges
Army Group
von Undstedt
Bernard L. Montgomery
Omar Bradley
Bastogne
Patton
Third Army
Pontotoc County Soldier Reported Missing Then Killed in Action in Germany
Pvt. Calvin Bruce Martin of Wellington Kansas, grandson of Ada and Pontotoc county families, was listed killed in action in Germany after missing status reported December 5. He joined the army September 1943, trained at Camp Fannin, served with the 90th Division under Patton, landed in France, was wounded twice, and died during the Metz to Dillon advance while cut off on C rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Bruce Martin
W. Bryan Martin
Wellington
Kan
P. C. Majors
W. B. Martin
Ada
Germany
War Department
Pontotoc County
Fitzhugh
Martin
Army
Camp Fannin
Irtc
Tyler
Tex
Michael Bruce
Fort Meade
England
90Th
France
Pvt
George S. Patton
Third Army
Metz
Dillon
FDR Outlines Tax Policy Amid War Struggle
President Roosevelt told Congress he will hold the tax line until Germany is defeated and urged postwar tax modifications to spur investment and job creation. The joint Tax Committee will draft details while most Ways and Means members back no immediate general revision and plan automatic consumer tax relief after the war. Wartime excise taxes would expire six months after shooting ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Germany
Europe
Joint Committee On Taxation and Revenue
Senate
House
Ways and Means Committee
Cradle of
Oklahoma List of Killed In Europe War Casualties
War department reports 43 Oklahoma servicemen among casualties in the European theater noting Next of Kin were notified. The dead include Cpl. R. C. Aaron Wynnewood Pvt. Juliet Anthony Tulsa and many other Oklahoma cities and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Oklahoma
Cpl
R. C. Aaron
Broken Bow
Edwin B. Allgood
Douthat
Juliet P. Anthony
Wynnewood
Raymond C Arnold
Sand Creek
L. G. Bailey
Moore
William H. Benton
Lexington
Thomas C. Bowles
Bristow
Ray E. Brice
Harry E. Brice
Oklahoma City
George Brown
Wilburton
Alton L. Calloway
Gans
Cecil W. Cassity
Balko
Lacy Collins
Haileyville
Darrell C. Cook
Muskogee
Daniel J. Dale
Guyman
Arnold G. Dees
Corinne
James W. Dorough
Weatherford
John R. Durkee Jr
Tulsa
Finney W. Gordon
Arvid D. Goudberg
Lawton
Alva J. Gregory
Monroe
Alvie K. Griffith
Chickasha
Alvin H. Henderson
Houston C. Jeffcoat
Bennington
Robert M. Johnson
Wyandotte
Finis M. Keaster Jr
Wright City
Fitzhugh Girls Fall Short in Tight Loss to Trousdale
Trousdale girls edged Fitzhugh 55 to 54 in a fast paced game that produced a 109 point total. Fitzhugh’s Clark scored 42 while Abbott starred for Trousdale with 48 as the teams plan a rematch on Feb 16 at Fitzhugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trousdale High
Fitzhugh
Trousdale
Fitzhugh Court
Fitzhugh Boys
Fitzhugh Junior High
Homer Grade
Fitzhugh Hugh
Fittstown
Fittstown Boys
Making Pins for the New Year at the Barnyard Gate
An editorial by Mrs Ferne King in The Ranchman urges readers to review ranch operations for 1945. Sell inferior livestock and unused machinery while prices are high, dispose of unneeded grain, pay debts, repair rather than replace, and invest saved money in bonds for future lower costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferne King
the Ranchman
Oklahoma
Coalgate
Waste paper drive nets almost eleven tons in AdaNapier area
A total of 57.18 will go to Mrs. Hugh Biles for wounded service men supplies from the sale of 21 900 pounds of waste paper collected Friday and Saturday by Boy Scouts and Cubs. Ada Junior High Horace Mann and five area grade schools backed the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Biles
Cubs
Guy Thrash
Ada
Horace Mann School
Napier
Ada Coca Cola
Bob Cason Motor Co
Ity
Ada Street Department
Denco Bus. Lines
Pepsi-Cola Co
Rollow Hardware
State Highway Department
Charles Ranch
Benny Floyd
Gene Whittington
Leo Dittemore
Ed Clark
Dibrell Phillips
Gene Wyckoff
David Lee Taylor
David Reeves
Paul Holley
John Logsden
Bob Atkinson
Bob Hensley
Dale Hoipkemier
Jimmy Baze
Lewis Vogt
Donald Duncan
Charles Lane
Jimmy Trahern
Virlin Long
Clyde Kidd
Vadie Smyth
Clifford Logan
Tommy Hicks
Virgil Seals
Herman Newton
Davis Hunsucker
Jerry Howard
Jimmie Lee
Jerry Craddock
Russel Taylor
Harold Kidd
Lieutenant Mattie McNew Appointed Naval Personnel Officer
Lieutenant (jg) Mattie McNew U S N R Personnel Officer at the Naval Training School Camp MacDonough Plattsburg New York. daughter of Mrs M C McNew and the late Dr McNew of Ada. graduate of East Central State College member of Pi Kappa Sigma. served two years in the WAVES. She was a Prescott Arizona city schools teacher when appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie McNew
U.S.N.R
Personnl
Naval Training School
Camp MacDonough
Plattsburg
New York
M. C. McNew
Dr. McNew
Ada
McNew
East Central State College
Pi Kappa Sigma
Prescott
Arizona
Army Train Ride Slogan Promotes Fort Sill Move
Fort Sill Oklahoma reports a new army slogan encouraging recruits to take their first train ride. About 65 percent of men entering the army at the field artillery replacement training center had never boarded a train before early movements under Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sill
Okla
Navy
Field Artillery Replacement Training Center
Sem
McLish Beats Francis in Conference Clash
McLish high school cagers defeat Francis 33 to 0 extending their win streak after earlier victories over Lula and Lattia. Chester Coburn coaches the squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLish High School
Francis
Lula
Lattia
Chester Coburn
Stone Street Legend as First Stone-Paved Route in New World
The street in downtown York is said to be the first in the New World paved with stone, earning its name Stone Street. It was once called Brouwer straat under Dutch rule, reflecting its status as the hub of New Netherland’s brewery industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Stone Street
New World
New Netherland
War prolongs auto recovery as obsolescence slows output
Each year of extended war delays automobile production recovery because faster obsolescence of present cars accelerates the need for new models. As time passes factories face diminishing demand and higher replacement costs, hindering restart.
American War Economy In 1945
pessimism over the war length shapes new trends in the US economy as 1945 begins. shortages grow in copper lead and lumber while aluminum is abundant. construction faces a deep drop but residential building gains momentum in congested cities. total war outlay nears $226 billion with consumer spending rising to $97 billion. war labor declines to 9.3 million, and Byrnes centralizes war policy with Maj. Gen. Lucius Clay as deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling F. Green
Washington
America
United States
Germany
James F. Byrnes
Office of War Mobilization
Byrnes
Lucius Clay
Army Service Forces
War Manpower Commission
Assessor And His Deputies Are Busy In County Work
County Assessor Charley Rushing and deputies stay active as they handle duties across the county. The article highlights their daily tasks and the question of who is busiest among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Hardee and Floyd Join Navy Service
Paul Hardee and Malcolm Floyd, Ada high football standouts, have left their Cougar uniforms to serve in the Navy. Both Ada-grown players reported to Great Lakes Naval Training Station last week, with Hardee noted for his versatile backfield play and Floyd as a reserve tackle across several games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hardee
Malcolm Floyd
Uncle Sam
Navy
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Paul
C. A. Hardee
Ada High
Tulsa
Cougars
Floyd
Arthur Floyd
Hereford Sales Yield Five Cattle Purchases
Hereford breeders in Pontotoc County bought five head at Hereford Heaven Association and Harvey’s sale. Hawkins Underhill paid 800 for a Chief Domino bull. O T Maxey 1400 for a Hazlett bred bull. Lazy D Ranch 700 for a Domino cow. M O Matthews 350 for a Hazlett bred heifer. W H Bruen 315 for a Hazlett bred heifer. Further purchases anticipated at Lazy D Ranch sale by local ranchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereford Heaven Association
Harvey
Hawkins Underhill
Calvert Ranch
O. T. Maxey
D. B. Denton
Lazy D. Ranch
Moss Anderson
W. H. Bruen
W. E. Harvey
Pontotoc County
Sheep men urged to tell world about themselves and product
Salt Lake City editor P J Melvin Jones, secretary of the National Wool Growers association, urges sheep men to publicize their stories and wool products to boost recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
P. J. Melvin Jones
The
National Wool Growers Association
U S to push forward Latin America plan at Pan American talks
Washington reports the United States will carry forward a long range program for industrial and commercial development in Latin America at the Pan American conference in Mexico City in February. Officials view the meeting as shaping postwar economic relations and policy across the hemisphere amid debate over Argentina's status and non recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hightower
Washington
United States
Mexico City
Latin America
State Department
Pan-American Union
Argentina
Pan- American Union
Rodolfo Gracia Arias
State Supreme Court Opinions Oklahoma City Jan 9
The Oklahoma Supreme Court released today several decisions. Reversed holdings include Joe A Frates Jr director Oklahoma Southwestern Railway Co vs J J Whitson Okmulgee county and Ida M Stone vs L F Merrell and James McMahan Okfuskee county. Other cases affirmed or denied include May Maud Buckles et al vs Helen Smith et al Lincoln county and May Maud Buckles et al vs William E Smith et al Logan Smith Brothers Drilling Co. vs H D Klintworth and C L Jenkins Seminole county. In re estate of Andrew Jones Muskogee county reversed and Robert S Kerr vs Grand River Dam Authority injunction denied in Oklahoma County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Supreme Court
Joe A. Frates, Jr
Oklahoma_ southwestern railway company
J. J. Whitson
Okmulgee County
Ida M. Stone
L. F. Merrell
James McMahan
Okfuskee County
May Maud Buckles
Helen Smith
Lincoln County
Affirmed
Howard Haffner
Blaine County
Andrew Jones
Muskogee County
John F. Martin
Atkinson, Warren and Henley Company
E. W. Cralle
E. L. Cralle
C. L. Henley
Oklahoma County
State of Oklahoma
Robert S. Kerr
Grand River Dam Authority
Third Christmas For Tulsa Family
Tulsa family endures a somber Christmas after learning son Robert, 19, was missing in action in Holland. A subsequent letter reveals he is alive and a prisoner of war in Germany, prompting the Andrews family to restore the tree and gifts for a second celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
George P. Andrews
Robert
Holland
Germany
Andrews
Former Adan Announces Plans For Marriage
The engagement of Wilna June Chilcutt to First Lt. Robert E. Monger is announced by Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Chilcutt of 1313 South Cherry Ada. Monger served seven months in Europe as B 17 navigator earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and Oak Leaf Clusters. He is now stationed in Houston Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Chilcutt
South Cherry
Wilna June Chilcutt
Robert E. Monger
Ponca City
Miss Chilcutt
Ada
Pawhuska
Lt. Monger
U S Milk Production Aids War Effort Across The World
The Milk Industry Foundation notes U S milk output reaching 55 billion quarts as wartime demand soars. Milk supports armed forces and allies with fresh supply, powder, cheese, and pharmacological uses while home front consumption rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Milk Industry Foundation
U.S
Pearl Harbor
America
Great Britain
China
Africa
Foundation
Oklahoma Dairy Output in 1943 Reaches Record Levels
Oklahoma farms housed 836000 cows averaging 1498 quarts each for a total 1252000000 quarts of milk in 1943. The dairy sector produced 51530000 pounds of creamery butter and 8911600 pounds of cheddar cheese along with 4891006 gallons of ice cream and other products. Farm cash milk income totaled 49075000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Good Soil Report for Shipe Farm Alfalfa Prospects
Farm column notes soil samples from Guy Shipe south of Fittstown show high available phosphorus and lime, suggesting ideal alfalfa production with recommended inoculation. Pontotoc County samples average 65 percent phosphorus and 35 percent lime satisfaction. A second sample from Charlie Nelson farm near Gaar Corner targets oats corn and closer plantings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Hailey
Guy Shipe
Fittstown
Shipe
Pontotoc County
Charlie Nelson
Gaar Corner
Kudzu Planting Considerations for Grazing Lands
Farmers and ranchers show interest in Kudzu planting along stream banks and gullies and on eroded areas unsuitable for other grasses. When moisture and nutrients are adequate, Kudzu can provide substantial grazing though harvesting hay is difficult. Crowns are spaced six to eight feet apart, sometimes ten feet in southern states, with some favorable planting results reported.
Record Year for Registered Beef Sold in Oklahoma 1944
Oklahoma saw a record 3028 head of registered beef cattle sold at 52 auctions in 1944 averaging 312 dollars. Hereford, Angus, and shorthorn sales ranged from 181 to 330 dollars, with a Roy Turner Ada ranch sale boosting Hereford averages to 4040 dollars per head. Over 90 percent stayed in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoma
E. A. Warner
Oklahoma A
M. College
Warner
Roy Turner
Ada
Reeves Grows Potatoes On 4 1 2 Acres Near Cleo
A C Reeves of Major county raises 750 bushels of fine table sweet potatoes on 4 1 2 acres near Cleo. He notes a dry potato should not be turned over until ready and uses cuttings to grow seed potatoes to prevent disease transmission from parent to seed crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Reeves
Cleo
Major County
Reeves
Farmers Turn to Sulphur Rotenone to Fight Winter Ticks
Cherokee county farmers launch a drive to combat winter ticks on livestock led by County Agent Ernest Back. Dan Maloney K. W. Sherer and others report good results from sulfur rotenone treatments applied to their stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Ernest Back
Dan Maloney
K. W. Sherer
Ponds Built in Wagoner County Under AAA in 1944
County Agent Bob Jeffrey urges quick establishment of pond dams with Bermuda grass either seeded or sodded. L A Bingham of India ordered grass seed for this work, making seeding faster than sodding when sod is unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagoner County
AAA
Bob Jeffrey
L. A. Bingham
India
Chandler FFA Harvests Native Grass Seed For Show
Chandler members of the Future Farmers of America harvested about 60 pounds of native grass seed for a grass show and later sold the seed at around 40 cents per pound. Forty pounds consisted of Indian grass seed.
Clipper Plane Crash Kills Eight Near Port of Spain
Eight dead and 15 others missing after a Pan American China Clipper crash at Port of Spain Trinidad. Of 30 on board, seven are known safe. survivors include Charles Williams and his daughter Nancy Lou. The flight was bound for Leopoldville with a crew of 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Navy
Paul J. Whitlock
New York
Charles Donald Williams
Rio de Janeiro
Nancy Lou
Judith Carol
Patricia Emily
Margaret Elizebeth
Belgian Congo
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Bruce Martin
FDR
Ada News
McLish
Francis Courtmen
Hardee
Cougar
Hereford
U. 5
State Supreme Court
Adan
Kenya
East Africa
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