Two County Men Reported In Hands Of Germans
The Associated Press list dated May 23 reports fourteen Oklahoma servicemen as prisoners of war in Germany. Included are S/Sgt. Robert F. C. Davis of Stonewall and S/Sgt. Elbert Jenkins of Allen, along with Lieut. Eugene A. Castle, Sgt. Loren Humble, Lt. Claud White, and others from Perry Shawnee Ardmore McAlester and neighboring counties. The report notes Davis was missing weeks earlier but confirmed as POW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. O. Davis
Stonewall School
Associated Press
Germany
Robert W. Davis
Jesse
Elbert Jenkins
Allen
Davis
Washington
War Department
S/Set
Robert F. C. Davis
Stonewall
Pontotec County
Ebert &. Jenkins
E. P. Jenkins
Pontotoc County
Eugene A. Castle
Mabel G. Ward
McAlester
Loren D. Humble
Della O. Green
Tracy M. Kelly
Avery Kelly
Kellyville
Creek County
Ray Mitchell
Thomas D. Mitchell
Wilson
Carter County
Herbert Nail
Tom Nail
Gore
Sequoyah County
Everett T. Stratton
Clara E. Lindemann
Tuttle
Grady County
Benford K. Walker
Konawa
Seminole County
Negro Man Bound Over For Murder Trial in Girl Slaying
Robert Newton of Pauls Valley was bound over to district court on murder charges in the killing of Mildred Wilks, a young girl killed about 1:30 am on May 25 at 614 North Rennie. The preliminary hearing drew a large mixed-race crowd, and Newton is jailed without bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Newton
Pauls Valley
Justice of the Peace Court
Percy Armstrong
Justice of Peace of Ice
Mildred Wilks
Newton
North Rennie
Planning For Flood Control Considered
Washington May 29 Senate commerce subcommittee opened hearings on postwar flood control plans with an estimated program of about three billion dollars. Col George R Goethals disclosed Civil Works mapping showing potential construction exceeding 2.6 billion dollars, with further possible increases. Projects cover Ohio Missouri Mississippi and Arkansas basins plus Atlantic and Pacific coast areas. Hearings run through June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Commerce
Atlantic
Great Lakes
Ohio River
Mississippi
George R. Goethals
Army Engineers’ Civil Works Division
Ohio, Missouri
Arkansas
Pacific Coast
Overton
D-La
Walker Hisle Seeks Pontotoc County Sheriff Nomination
Walker Hisle announces his candidacy for Pontotoc County sheriff subject to the Democratic primary on July 11. A Ada resident since childhood, he runs a grocery business on East 10th Street and emphasizes county roots, self-made success, honesty, and independence from political factions while inviting voters to verify his qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Hile
Pontotoc County
Walker
Franks
Pleasant Hill
Ada
East 10Th Street
Inez Sizemore
Muskogee Nursing School
Valley View Hospital
Joe J. Hisle
North Francis
Hard Knocks
Hisle
FDR Signs Bills For Disabled Vets
President Roosevelt signed two measures increasing compensation for disabled veterans of both world wars. One raises service connected disability benefits by 15 percent and extends to dependents. the other boosts monthly for permanently and totally disabled non service connected veterans from 40 to 50 dollars and 40 to 60 for long receiving or 65 and older. He also allowed retired military and naval personnel to cross into pension rolls by waiving retired pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Early Eugene Davis Improves After Train Accident
Early Eugene Davis, injured in a late Wednesday train automobile wreck near Ada, is reported improving at a local hospital. He suffered a severe concussion and has been unconscious since the crash at the O C A and A crossing south of town. his parents are Mr. and Mrs Early J Davis. Separately, AP reports 109 weekend fatalities from traffic drownings and other mishaps with 31 auto deaths, 45 other causes, and 33 drownings as part of a memorial holiday toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Early Eugene Davis
Ada
Davis
Early J. Davis
Associated Press
Third Major Money Bill Reported In Less Than Week
The House appropriations committee advanced a 1 104 97 814 dollar supply measure for independent offices to curb federal employee propaganda. It targets the children's bureau and the office of education amid sharp criticism and notes in its reporting. Major allocations and reductions are outlined, including emergency maternity and infant care funds and nurses training, with consideration to start Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
Children’s Bureau
Office of Education
Sooner Air Ace Maj Johnson to Return Home Soon
Oklahoma's leading air ace Major Robert Johnson of Lawton with 27 enemy planes to his credit will come home within a week after talks with army officials. He will attend a congressional luncheon and take a 21 day leave, while Capt. Pervis Youree seeks review of a court martial and potential reconsideration of his discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oklahoma
Robert Johnson
Lawton
Johnson
Okla
Roosevelt
Pervis E. Youree
Youree
Ardmore
Europe
City Streets and County Roads Repaired After Downpours
Heavy rains washed asphalt away and widened ditches on city streets and county roads. One tractor in operation with another to be added after repairs. West Main near Frisco tracks to be redone. East Twelfth Street damaged. many Woodden bridges washed out. concrete bridges loosened. Crews plan grading and reconstruction as roads dry for hauling equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main Street
J. D. Willoughby
Public Works and Property
O.C.A and A
East Twelfth Street
Woodden
Liquor Death Toll Rises to Fourteen in New York
New York on May 30 reports show the holiday weekend liquor poisoning deaths rising to fourteen. National Tavern Association president Timothy P. Guiney blamed Washington authorities for restricting grain alcohol and wood alcohol in consumer products. Brooklyn candy store owner George Kristinias, 50, was charged with homicide. his wife Sophia, 31, arrested on a similar count, with police linking at least four deaths to liquor bought at their store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liquor Trade Association
Washington
Timothy P. Guiney
National Tavern Association
Kings County Liquor Dealers Association
War Production Board
George Kristinias
Brooklyn
Sophia
Kristinias
Mrs Jenkins Elected OCW Alumnae President
Mrs Boone Jenkins of Oklahoma City was chosen president of the Oklahoma College for Women alumnae association for a two year term during a business session linked to commencement activities in Chickasha Oklahoma. Other officers include district vice presidents and a secretary treasurer and historian among local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickasha
Okla
Boone Jenkins
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma College For Women
Ora Young
Elsie Null
Mary Bailey
Claud Bobbitt Seeks County Treasurer Post
Claud Bobbitt announces candidacy for county treasurer stating familiarity with office duties from time as a deputy in the county clerk’s office. He stresses qualified bookkeeping experience, intent to hire and keep capable deputies, oversee school funds, and avoid excess bond costs while serving full time. He notes lifelong county residence, wartime service, and invites voter scrutiny and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ata
East Central College
Claud Bobbitt
Sunday Showers Push Ada May Total Up Half Inch
Sunday's rainfall contributed .54 inch to Ada May totals raising the month to 9.58 inches while lingering clouds threatened more showers. Saturday added .22 inch after Friday's heavy rain of 4.59 inches. creeks overflowed as waters surged. Temperatures stayed mild with highs near 79 and a 65 degree low. Sunshine Monday offered a chance of clearing skies and ending the rainy spell.
Revolution in Ecuador
A revolution broke out today among military forces and civilians led by supporters of Velasco Ibarra, the former president exiled near the Ecuador Colombia border. Unrelated note reports Hawaiian crabs climbing coconut trees to access meat inside the nuts through their eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecuador
Quito
Velasco Ibarra
Colombia
Disney Announces 18 Point Basis For Senate Race
Oklahoma City May 27 Democrat Wesley E. Disney former First district congressman seeks the U S Senate seat with an 18 point platform. He pledges rapid war end gradual wartime control removal divide States rights reduce government waste aid veterans education and employment social security reform land and farm policies labor rights and federal school aid with state control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Wesley E. Disney
United States Senate
FDR
World Organization
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Future Farmers of America
Future Home Makers of America
Curtain hems balance wear by reversing after wash
Advice on curtain care recommends placing hems at both ends for even wear and reversing curtains after laundering. It also notes lightly starched cotton slip covers extend freshness and reduce wrinkles. A London oyster opener has worked 25 years, opening 10 per minute.
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London
Grant Seeks County Clerk Post With Emphasis on Duty
Tom B Grant announces his bid for county clerk highlighting the office duties including handling appropriations records and serving as secretary to the Board of County Commissioners and the county excise and equalization boards. He asserts readiness through training and commitment to merit the public’s trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
County Excise Board
County Equalization Board
Adals Me tioned For Airline Route In Oklahoma
Central Airlines Inc plans a non scheduled service from Oklahoma City to Duncan and Lawton starting June 1 on contract basis. The new carrier founded by Keith Kahle seeks Washington approvals for more routes including Oklahoma City Fort Worth Dallas and Oklahoma City Tulsa with multiple Texas and Oklahoma stops.
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Oklahoma City
Central Airlines, Inc
Duncan
Lawton
Keith Kahle
Washington
Fort Worth
Dallas
Chickasha
Frederick
Wichita Falls
Graham
Ranger
Mineral Wells
Texas
Tulsa
Shawnee
Seminoe
Ada
McAlester
Okmulgee
Muskogee
Five County Youth Enter 4-H Round Up
Five Pon totoc county 4-H club boys will attend the 4-H Round-Up at Stillwater this week. The event runs three days with contests among Oklahoma youths and includes an Oklahoma A and M College station tour. James Mitchusson and J W Lane will demonstrate pasture improvement. Billy Thompson will enter dress contest and Gene Lang will speak on a timely topic.
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Pontotoc County
Stillwater
Hugh F. Rouk
Oklahoma
Oklahoma A
M. College Experiment Station
James Mitchusson
J. W. Lane
Fitzhugh Club
Billy Thompson
McLish
Gene Lang
Sionewall Club
Returning veteran rights under 1949 reinstatement rules
James Marlow and George Zielke report that Selective Service defines veteran re employment rights under the 1949 act, entitling returnees to reinstatement to their former or like seniority positions, with back pay possible if an employer stalls. Cases hinge on individual circumstances and reasonableness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
George Zielke
Washington
Selective Service
Draft Board
U. S
FDR Congratulates State Cooperation At Governors Meet
President Roosevelt praised states for rapid mobilization of resources to fight a common enemy and urged continued cooperative spirit. Governor Saltonstall opened the 36th annual meeting, stressing the importance of state unity for global economic and social stability and the nation’s well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Roosevelt
Leverett Saltonstall
Massachusetts
National Conference of Governors
State
New York
Wlll
Saltonstall
United States
Spirit War Bond Drive Planned for June 12 Rally
Newport Beach Calif residents prepare for a war bond drive on June 12 with liquor dealers pledging hundreds of quarts to be distributed in one two and six bottle lots to top bond buyers during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit
Newport Beach
Calif
Guests Celebrate 78th Birthday at Tully Home
The Stratford event honored Mr. L. F. Tully on his seventy eighth birthday with a noon dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Walker, the Absher couple, W. R. Watkins, Rosa Bakir of Waupanucka, and many others, plus families from Oakland California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
L. F. Tully
Stratford
Friends
J. P. Walker
Absher
W. R Watkins
W. B. Henry
J. T Childs
J. C. Cox
W. H. Clark
Albert Melton
W W. Reynolds
Rosa Bakir
Waupanucka
H. S. Underwood
W. W. Ethridge
Lee Brecheen
Oakland
California
Dewey Signals Willingness for 1944 or 1948 Nomination
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey told reporters at Hershey that talk of his GOP presidential candidacy had moved beyond rumor and he might offer platform suggestions at Chicago. Dewey said he has no control over when a run might be announced, and Ohio Gov. Bricker urged open discussion of issues.
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D. Harold Oliver
Associated Press
Hershey
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Chicago
Indiantown Gap
Dewey
Ohio
Dewey Associates
Albany
John W. Bricker
G.O.P
Election Ordered For Blackwell Zinc Plant Workers
The National Labor Relations Board has ordered an election by June 24 to determine representation for production and maintenance employees at Blackwell Zinc Co., Blackwell, Oklahoma. The unions considered are the CIO United Mine Workers or the AFL Smelter Workers. If no union is chosen, workers may opt for neither.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waonivglun
National Labor Relations Board
Blackwell Zinc Co
Ins
Blackwell
Okla
Union of Mine Workers
CIO
Smelter Workers Federal Union
AFL
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Walker Hisle Native
Sonior Sheriff
E. Davis
House
Sooner
Maj. Johnson
Mrs. Jenkins
OCW
Disney
Tom B. Grant
Adals
OPA
Secretary of War
John J. McCloy
Cassino
NEA
New Zealand
Bricker
Ada News
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