Drifted man in audit theft case uncovers farm bank scam
The tale centers on Drake Wakefield’s failed finances and news of the Farmers Exchange Bank fraud tied to James Cuthbers Curley. Curley’s estate control and missing funds drive Wakefield’s panic while Drake searches for work and limps through hardship.
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Ield
Rhodes
Wakefield
Percy
Curley
Ald Wustee Tor
Ranney
James Cuthbers Curley
Farmers Exchange Bank
Russ Aivas
Cantal
South Amerea
Drake
Mail Service To Expedite Mail To And From Men In Service
The post office launches the V Mail system to speed correspondence with armed forces abroad. Special letter sheets and envelopes compress weight for easier transport, with clear sender and recipient spaces. Postmasters will limit distribution to prevent waste while expanding access through stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Ho Khown
Makiigg
M Grmer
United States
Know For Sure Mystery Confounds Ada Community
Police Chief Raymond Rus says the force is on the case after widespread posters urging caution appeared on Main Street. Jaycees and local leaders deny involvement while residents describe a medium sized conspirator in plain clothes seen near the signs. Witnesses mention officials named ALP Stanley and Burley Walker among questioned individuals as authorities pursue the truth amid tense public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaycees
Raynond Rus
Musieal i Anc
Persoty
Alp
Stanley
The
Jayeres
Snate
Hart Melton
Leon v
Burley Walker
Soulth
Cartwright Accuses Phillips in Oklahoma Campaign
Rep Wilburn Cartwright charges Governor Phillips with campaign interference and influence peddling as he blasts a long running feud over state politics. Senator Paul Stewart opposes Cartwright in Amberg while a separate note discusses an agricultural method to remove water from soil for dry conditions.
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Washington
Wilburn Cartwright
Navy Offers Young Men Chance At Commissions In Oklahoma
Article outlines Navy officer commissioning paths for young men aged 18 to 26 in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas. It details requirements for technical and medical fields, vision standards, physical exams, and education, noting the need for engineers doctors dentists radiomen and other specialists. It mentions four month training ending in commissions as ensigns and cites alternative routes for experienced executives with college education or exceptional track records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Woda
Navy
Bicot
Lawson
Duiwhama
Young
Nist
Liewt
Laeton
Post Office
Oklahoma City
Caribbean Crisis unfolds on a moonlit pier chase
Paterson evades pursuit in a tense night sequence aboard a shipyard pier. MacDowell and Halsey force a retreat toward The House as gunfire and a brutal confrontation spill into the scene. Paterson clings to escape, glimpsing a brutal oceanfront confrontation and the looming danger of Abias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patzeson
Fey Tromle
Bil, Talcott
Abias
Leonard Halsey
Jaye
Tims Gine
Convriance
Meyer 2
Baclkward Mance
Tiga
Paih
Rex Passage
Gow
MacDowell
Balsey
Prs
Paterson
Gieage
Bill Talcott
Halsey
IsacDotvell
Etiam
Bill
Fal
Tomas
Sebastien
Talzath
Patergon
Sat Incoherent Island Scene With Smugglers and Threats
Fragmentary OCR depicts a tense exchange aboard a ship or island setting. A villain armed with a shotgun asserts control while locals and smugglers discuss papers and leverage. Characters Talcott Paterson MacDowell appear amid warnings and looming violence as the scene builds toward a cliffhanger.
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Rao
Ialands
Black Sea
Mactoyel
Paterson
Jane
MacDovwell
Geowlings
Aboksum
Theeistot
Snes
Jackson
June Paterson
Glently
MacDowell
Secretary Bull says Germany aims torpedoing neutral ships
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Bull condemned the German high command for the Atlantic raider policy. He cited the Argentine freighter Ric Berzert and the tanker Victoria as examples, arguing Germany acts to sink neutrals regardless of precautions. Bull emphasized prompt and brutal enforcement of the policy amid ongoing protests from Argentina and concerns over misidentification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jane
St. Pol
Geclare
Ric Berzert
New York
Atlantic
Bull
Hull
Germany
Victoria
Cape Hatetras
North Carolina
Tentative Quota For State Schools
A tentative apportionment of 10.3 percent to 50 percent is approved under a bill to reduce inequality in education funding. The Senate committee backs a measure to provide 3200 to 99,000 annually for states and territories to meet educational funding emergencies, using a formula based on age group and population.
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Washington
Une
Sub Chaser Reveals Cramped Life At Sea On Aboard Vessel
A reader describes cramped conditions on a submarine chaser, detailing 20 foot forward deck space, gear and weapons, decks sometimes underwater, and crew routines. The account notes limited food, confined chart room, and the tight quarters impacting daily life and duties aboard.
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U.S
Iritehen
Missing Brother Inquiry After Desert Visit
William Bailey of Cragg Roade California brought his 7 year old brother Lincoln to Los Angeles for dental work. After a heated moment Lincoln vanished during the outing. William, 11? claims he is deeply worried and has appealed for help locating Lincoln.
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Los Angeles
William Bailey
Cragg Roade
Calif
Lincoln
Williaam
William
Navy Eyeing Women Auxiliaries as War Roles Expand
Washington reports the Navy may form a Women’s Auxiliary Service while Senate Naval Affairs debates bills to place women in non combat and reserve roles, potentially easing active duty manpower. The House already passed a plan to integrate women into Navy service. In other news, Ray McNabb received a promotion for meritorious conduct during bombing missions over the Pacific.
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Washington
Army Corps
Navy Sheeriny
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Walsh
D.-Mass
Tri
Bill
Seliers
Naval
Rep
Maas
B.minn
House
Navy
Congrees
Navy Department
Fane
Ray Fhompant McNabb
Luther Elmer McNabb
Aline
Oxia
Hhunter
Janet Pecos
Sumk Itts Street Pacific
CPT's New Civilian Pilot Training Program for Army Use
Cleveland area report outlines a revised Civilian Pilot Training plan approved to train thousands of flying specialists for Army use. Navy to provide 20,000 enlisted reservists for CAA training. program aims to convert experienced civilian pilots into instructors and co pilots while expanding civilian training near East Central State College Ada Oklahoma.
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CPT
Army
CAA
Xlider
Hasson Ent
Army Aviation
Air Carpe
Tramite
Reserve Corpe
Civises
East Central State ‘Collage
Ada
Okla
Prio
County Tops Scrapped Rubber Drive in State Rankings
Pontotoc county collected 86 tons of scrap rubber in the first week, ranking tenth in the state. County Chairman Martin Clark credits the effort to local scouts and business helpers, with state totals surpassing New York and Pennsylvania. Additional 60 tons noted from purchases by salvage yards. State Chairman W. G. Skelly praised nationwide results. Scouts contributed nearly 4000 pounds, aided by local merchants supplying trucks.
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Pontotoc County
Martin Clark
Carter, Kay
Oklaton
Osage
Fittsburg
Serinels
Payne
Tulsa
Washington
Saverage Yards
W. G. Skelly
New York
Pennsylvania
Tow
Auding
Roy Beard
Earl Summers
F. Fidler
Bixeley Brothers
W. 4. Delaney
Gong Gulick
D. F. Fleet
Mareham Clark
Stamps and Song Benefit in Ada at Conyetion Hall
Bay Stamps and entertainment draw Ada residents for a fund raising event at Conyetion Hall. Maneel Brooks organizes the program with Sam Grant Warren Rice and local officials handling sales. The bill features East Central quartet Gene Ford's band Bill Williams' ensemble Pete Green and Bila Carlton with a square dance contest among local groups.
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Pontotoc County
Conyetion Hall
Ada
Maneel Brooks
Sam Grant
Warren Rice
Prinemel
Crovd
East Central
Gene Ford
Bill Williams
Pete Green
Bila Carlton
Accordiam
Mepro
Bela
Halders Rifle
Aten, Calvin
Coalgate Lawrence
Aste
Once he’s wife now sister in law story St Joseph
In St Joseph Missouri a divorce trial reveals a man estranged from his wife has his sister in law become part of the family through adoption by the father and later the inlaws. The court note and survey shift to a separate statistic about American families owning motor vehicles.
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Drake
Moray
Kings Row
Man
Ciom Street
Parris
Randy
Prople
Fritz
Bachman
Bronk
Bachmet
Baroad
Amelly Huttte
Ranev
ST. Joseph
Pend
Canemite
Maurice Helman
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Mr. Wakefeld
Mr. Walkefield
Wakedeld
Gurtes
Rysell
Werefield
Percy Davis
Mr. Wakeked
Rin Curley
Davis
Nic. Wakefield
Farmavs Exchange
Retayts
Ada News
Cartwright
Phillips
Iagureid Torsday
Jeourt Eter
Tom Morse
Tend Bess Marge
Bath of Old
Lenville
Caribbean
Eaton K. Golothwaite
Brad Enasia
Samynteriany
Litia
Steuthers
Sumarines
Elner Ravale
Tom Sméckinley
Arkansas River
Ponca Waty
Little Bud
Willian ‘Plomb
WAS
WAAC
Hawaiian Islands
Erro
Esinis
Bay Stamps
Way Savings Stamps and Bonds
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