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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1943
Page
10
The U S submarines Amberjack and Grampus with an estimated 60 men each failed to return from patrols and must be presumed lost. Commanding officers Lt Cmdr John A Bole and Lt Cmdr John R Craig had earned Navy Crosses for daring actions against Japanese shipping.
The Roff Pioneers Club held its ninth annual meeting on Wednesday in the home of Mrs. J. Lee Dowdy in Roff. Mrs. Ruth Marshall presided as president with a noon luncheon, a brief business session, and officer elections. Visitors from Ada, Little Rock, and Norman attended along with numerous Ada and Roff members.
Rep Jed Johnson says WAACs may be trained at Oklahoma colleges with War Department consideration noted. He cites plummeting WAAC recruitment due to conduct concerns, while WAVES recruiting rises as they use colleges. The report contrasts state comments with national highway and wildlife anecdotes.
The B P O Elks World War II role to be honored on Wake Up America a coast to coast Blue network program today June 13 from 2 15 to 3 00 p m central war time Ada Lodge No 1640 head Henry H Grant asks all members and families to listen KECA Los Angeles is origin station The discussion Is Time on Japan s Side features Maj Gen Paul Malone Singapore Joe Fisher and Maj Alexander P DeSeversky authors of Victory Through Air Power.
An 1918 Capitol flag gifted to East Central College will be shown June 17 for Flag Day. The nine by five foot banner, once in Washington top circles, was given by Congressman Tom McKeown to custodian Mark Lauthan. The flag bears Washington markings and marks from World War I era. A color guard of Ada Scouts will accompany the exhibit.
Former Oklahoma governor Leon C. Phillips announces in a publicly released letter that he will register as a Republican, citing opposition to the New Deal. He claims the GOP can reach every part of the United States and fight the New Deal, while criticizing Democratic leadership and President Roosevelt.
Ponca City June 12 Henry W Koeneke former Kansas bank commissioner and past president of the American bankers association said he would resign as president and director of the Ponca City Security Bank after eight years in Ponca City. He gave no further details beyond plans to leave Ponca City.
Two soldiers from Will Rogers Field Oklahoma City were killed and two injured when an army truck left the road and overturned in a ditch. Pvt Harry Thompson of Council Bluff Iowa died instantly while Pfc William E Morrow of Kansas City Mo died later in Enid hospital. Pfc Richard Bearden and Pfc Charles Blasko were hospitalized Bearden critically with shock and bruises Blasko also hurt. Addresses unavailable. Officials said Bearden steered into the ditch to avoid dirt left by a grader.
Lt. Donald L. Barton, 25, son of Mrs. Elizabeth M. Barton of Ada Oklahoma, now serves as flight instructor at Pecos Army Air Field in Texas. He previously managed Van De Kamp’s Coffee Shop in Pasadena California before joining the army.
Aviation Cadet Otis L. Perriman 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Perriman of Ada Oklahoma, is set to receive his silver pilot wings at the Army twin-engine training school in Pampa Texas. Perriman married with a four month old son, after completing primary training at Pine Bluff Arkansas and basic at Winfield Kansas. He faces assignment to a combat unit or an instructor post after graduation.
PVT NORRIS LEEMAN BRIDGES of Roff arrives at Morningside College Sioux City Iowa for Army Air Force instruction. Over five months he will be classified as navigator bombardier or pilot as part of future aviation cadet training. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J E Bridges of Off.
Midshipman Winford IL Harris enters the U S Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School at Notre Dame University. Upon course completion he will be commissioned ensign in the Navy and assigned to active duty. He is the son of Mr and Mrs L N Harris of 515 East Thirteenth.
Calvin C Capshaw has arrived at Notre Dame University to begin training at the U S Naval Reserve Midshipmen School with the aim of earning an ensign commission. A native of Rosedale Oklahoma he starred in athletics at East Central College and was a key player on the college’s basketball and football teams for three years receiving recognition from the Oklahoma Collegiate Conference and state coaches. He is the son of G R Capshaw of Rosedale.
Cadet Billie Joe Sherbert entered the Army Air Force in November 1942 and completed primary flight training at Santa Ana California before transfer to Le Muire for basic training. He enlisted in Durant and is the son of Mrs Faye Sherbert. He married Velma Deene Caney and attended Ata High School and East Central.
Sergeant Eldridge Dutch Johnson, promoted to his present rank at the Dalhart Army Air Base after eight months in the service. He entered the Air Force in 1942 as an aircraft mechanic and later worked on gliders before becoming a truck mechanic. Son of Mrs. Anna Johnson, he is married to Mrs. Ocie Johnson.
Factoids note marsupial rodents can survive months without drinking. A separate regional claim states the combined steel capacity of the United States Britain Russia exceeds twice the Axis total.
Sgt. William R. Slocum son of Mrs. H. C. Guinn Ada born 1926 and educated there earned a gunnery diploma and wings May 22 at Harlin field Texas now stationed at Sioux Falls S Dak He served as Ada News carrier for years and his brother James Slocum a Marine was listed MIA in the Southwest Pacific battle that sank the U S cruiser Houston.
Corporal Harry M. Coon of the Corps of Engineers is stationed in Alaska. A Ada resident and skilled carpenter, he was inducted in June 1942 in Ada, trained at Camp Claiborne and Camp Kellner, and served in the North Pacific theater after Camp Murray assignment. His wife resides in Oklahoma City and works at Midwest Air Depot.
North Africa letter from Ed Core, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Core, reports Americans remain steadfast at home and a traveling show at his post run by the N A F F I. He praises the Tunisian campaign outcome and notes he serves in the Army Transport Command.
Seaman First Class Cecil Jump is stationed on a submarine, per his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Jump of Coal Gate. He recently completed training to prepare for submarine duty with the U S Navy.
Bill Riddle and Harold Malone praised Ada, Oklahoma cafes after follow up checks. Inspections target compliance with a new city food handling ordinance ahead of a July 1 grading. Officials urge public awareness of proper washing, sterilizing, and sanitary serving practices.
Officials of the office of price administration say the wage subsidy will go only to marginal vegetable canners unable to absorb higher wages. The plan covers canned peas beans corn tomatoes and other major products with 80 percent of output in four vegetables. Vinson noted subsidies may rise prices for other vegetables and government sales may be exempt. Congress voiced objections to subsidies while the War Labor Board considers wage increases.
A Oklahoma family tale highlights Lt. Robert Blankenship of the Army who pursued piano from youth at Pleasant Hill and East Central. He earned officers training and the rank of second lieutenant while serving camps including Camp Lee. The Blankenships near Ada fostered eight children who pursued teaching and farming careers.
Mrs. M F Manville reports her son 2nd Lt Mahlon Manville has completed Signal Corps training at Fort Monmouth and is assigned to Asbury Park New Jersey for advanced training. He is living in a penthouse atop a government-occupied swank hotel on the Atlantic coast resort.
An area office of the smaller war plants corporation will be opened in Tulsa with J. T. Vanhook as acting manager. Morton Harrison, eighth regional director, said the SWPC was organized six weeks ago to utilize unused production capacity in small plants.
An Ada News classified ad notes that investors enjoy higher yields when funds are vested longer. The notice highlights benefits for long term savers and urges readers to consider terms offering greater returns. It emphasizes security and steady growth through structured timing.
Two Haynes brothers in military service are recently transferred. Sidney W. Haynes, a staff sergeant with engineers, is stationed at Camp Abbott Oregon and reports snow in the area. Joe Haynes, a supply sergeant with Coast Artillery, remains in the Caribbean area and cannot disclose exact location. The Ada News is the only Oklahoma paper he receives, pleasing local staff.
Oklahoma City marks the 1942 tornado anniversary in Capitol Hill, noting six blocks once leveled now host new homes and a restored Carey school. Most houses include cellars to cope with a possible recurrence. The June 13 1942 storm killed 35 people and caused lasting impact.
Sergeant Walter V. Anderson of Roff is stationed at Camp Barkeley Texas. He joined the Army in March 1942 and serves in the Field Artillery. He trained at Fort Sill Oklahoma and is married to Wanda Faye Anderson of Lawrence Oklahoma. He recently visited this area.
David Busby, 17, son of Judge and Mrs. Orel Busby, was named captain of Culver Academy’s cadet corps for 1942-1944, heading the 170 cadets in the field artillery unit. He ranks second in the student body, has a top military and academic record, and played on Culver’s undefeated boxing team. He will coach boxing during the summer term and return as a senior next year.
Corporal Roy L. Backus of 814 West Sixth has finished the tank mechanics course at Fort Knox Kentucky. His class trained to maintain General Sherman and General Grant tanks and their light counterparts. Students worked with field gear and learned tank mechanisms from track to turret to keep them battle ready.
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