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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1941

Page

8

Contested Municipal Races Surface in County Cities

Fragmented local reports show Stonewall and nearby towns facing primary elections with several offices hotly contested. Citizens urged to file candidacies amid a tense race for city clerk treasurer trustees and ward positions as the general election looms in April.

Stonewall Earis Horstlay Dee Bryan County Election Board Bryan Tern Povind St Freeman Anc Ag Thant Francia

Man Failure Caused Ohio Train Crash Report

WIMDRAM Ohio March 8 reports say a mechanical failure caused a deadly train crash at a pastemgear site. Twelve injured, four seriously, and sixty three others were treated or transported after the incident near Roverng arsenal.

Wimdram Ohio Torm Oper Alno Borteth

Income Tax Rolls Pile Up Biggest State Total Ever

Oklahoma City March 3 Internal revenue collector for Oklahoma said federal income tax collections in the state rose sharply in the latest quarter ending Saturday. The period was the largest single collection period in state history with about 2,000,000 more than the prior quarter and a total increase exceeding 3,000,000 over the same period last year.

Oklahoms OPO Janos Otslahoma Federal Incoma Tin Co Blackioggi Thie Arik Jones

U S May Assume Construction Job At Wright Field

War department officials said the possibility exists the United States may assume Wright Field Dayton Ohio construction work if a strike remains unsettled. A conformant said the department might complete the job with building prices supplied by the government. CIO workers had been employed by Tobin Company of New York to work on the project.

Tashengton War Department Tomight Wright Field Dayton Ohio Aval Department Tobin Companys New York City

Judge Fixing Up Additional Office

A fragmentary report describes a judge preparing a private office with a bare room, tub-like furniture, and basic seating. The scene notes a jury bow and mentions workmen stapling, with a date reference in the late hours.

Promoted Leader Prompts Navy Upswing Despite Unclear Text

Fragmentary OCR notes mention promotions and naval figures, with garbled references to U boats, battleships, and financial figures. The piece is unreadable in key areas, but suggests a promotion linked to wartime naval activity and a comparison to a prior status. Names and concrete details are indeterminate due to errors.

President creates rational defense mediation board

President Roosevelt today created a rational defense mediation board to assist in settling wartime labor disputes. He immediately designated a chairman and listed members representing the public, employees, and employers, including Clarence A. Dykstra, William Hammit, and Roger D. Lapham among others.

Washington Roosevelt Akon Clarence AL Dykstra William Hammiatt New York Gall Prank Grabsm University of North Carowa

Army Maneuvers Planned Across States With 390000 Soldiers

Massive drills scheduled for second and third armies include 60,000 men from divisions stationed in Arkansas Louisiana and neighboring states. Corps training at Camp Robinson Arkansas and other forts will precede simulated warfare in Sabine River area. The nationwide plan aims to rehearse under war conditions with units from Camp Robinson Camp Forrest Fort Hood and more across Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Texas and nearby locales.

Wall Sabine River Louisiana Fulloveuyg Robinson Camp Forrest Tenn Fort Crusher Mich Fort MerClelan Ala Fort Leonard Woon Mor Fort Raleigh Kas Ang Golly Longsiana Missis Siont Texas

American Aid Is Necessary For France

In Grenoble France Marshal Petain emphasizes the need for American aid to support France. He vows to prepare for a day when France becomes free and establishes a new constitutional framework.

Petain Grenoble France Elite Sue

Colorful Fitts Field Resident Dies At Log Cabin Home

Andrew J. Hasden, 86, dies Thursday morning at his log cabin home near Colorful Fitts Field. Survived by wife Patsy, daughter Mrs. Vot Graw, son-in-law Mardem, and several relatives. Funeral arrangements set at Criswell Chapel with burial at Rosedale Cemetery. owners and local residents recall his long service and homestead improvements.

Fitts Field Log Cabin Andrew J. Hasden Businaml Rosedale Br. Harder Rebes Grounid Nnielt Kane Tue Mets Wielow Nisin Oy Vot Doe Tulsa Rood Harden California Jay Hasden Pratotod

Obituary for Marshall Barrett of Ada and Okwahama City

Marshall Barrett of Ada died Tuesday at his home in Okwahama City. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p m at the Mak Avenue Chapel in Ada. Surviving are his widow Mrs Rosm Heady a daughter Mrs Pyrothy Diamant and three grandsons. He was a former employee of the Adawolige forge and a noted safesuint. Pallbearers included Rag Heard Roy area Chester Saeed Arthur Floyd Clyde Rigsly James Hughes and others. The Bible class members will be remembered in services at the church.

Marshall Barrett Real den Ada Okwahama City Hugh Mr Barrett Jim Ganr Irs FE Wiliam Hoady Chef West Seventh Tom Ait Jaci Billy Larry Pismond Beady Adawolige Roy Area Chester Saeed Arthur Floyd Clyde Rigsly James Hughes Ovary

Funeral notice for local ministers and family members

An obituary style notice lists Rev G We Crapfordt of Gents, burial at a New cemetery with M Whittemore and Calvary taoe H Whittemore among those in charge. It mentions W ieitiore, Mra Rita Ingram, Odie WD of Binger, Mrs Benny Tagvan and Mrs Téa Steat mein, with several relatives and a named father.

New G. We Crapfordt Gents Buriat New Cemetery Crisor W. Ieitiore Calvary Taoe H. Whittemore M. Whittemore Geary Tyrers Mire Rita ‘Ingram Nom Mra Odie “Wd Binger Benny Tagvan California Airs Téa Steatmein Eta

Hall Suffers From Long Nazi Attack On Hull

Wartime report from Hull describes sustained Luftwaffe bombing last night and into morning. German bombers attacked in waves causing extensive property damage and injuries as residents sheltered and emergency crews organized rescues.

Hall Hull Enaiwnd Wman Britain Hutt Liverpool Glasgow

Ardmore Show Winners Highlight Stock Show Talent Across Counties

Ardmore winners from the county show dominated Tulsa events with many entrants advancing from Ada. Jack Stratton of Maysville FPA led junior entries with reserve championships, while Garvin county entries swept senior and junior divisions in cattle shows.

Ardmore Ada Tulsa Aitkimore Chester White Jack Stratton Maysville FPA Anisiztion Sinoe Oklahawa Bob Love Pass Valley Bad Taserve Grand Chaps Pion Tula Angas Ier Poindsze Waa Jobnser Tishomingo Pheras Stanford Pontatse Recond Ad Johnston’s An- Rust Garvin County Sil Creek Poland Chinas Ana Garvin Lamb Ardmase Garvie Sedurid Jacl Johnatox Jekineste Wis Slow Ayikar Vin Courtty Timus Parr Lindsey Hawas

Oil Industry Shows Gains Amid Threat of Federal Control

The oil sector reports better business despite looming federal control talk. A National Resources Committee memo urged a federal oil conservation body as an emergency defense measure, while Cole committee hearings on federal control were set for next Tuesday. Oil activity in the Midwest and Gulf areas remained firm with price movements modest. the Gulf district saw No 2 heating oil demand firm and weekly refinery completions rising to 420. West Virginia gas prospects and Kentucky drilling intentions also appeared in the latest industry notes.

PULSA Marvel Roosevelt National Resources National Defense Merce Cole Committee Federal Control Messure Gazoline Mic-continent Houddemparkt Gary Gulf District OF and Gasdourmat Kansas West Virginia Gas. Co Kentucky

U S Armament Spending May Surpass Britain Soon

Washington dispatch reports growing U S arms spending may outrun Britain as Congress debates a 7.0 billion wartime appropriation. Regulators note millions are already funneled into airwave plants shipyards tar factories and other facilities as production expands to meet calls for air and defense equipment.

Jack Bele Washington United States Britain Fraehine Pudley Wiike The Wen

Jijiga Captured by British Force

British forces report capture of Jijiga in eastern Ethiopia near the Mogadishu road, with advances from Italian Somaliland and western and southern columns shifting toward Addis Ababa. Telegraphic dispatches note 70 miles southeast of Piradawa and efforts to threaten the northern railway.

Natrose Kenya Jijied Marar el Monday Ethiopia Hanzlers Jijiea Dijiga Piradawa Jesse Ababe Mongashisets Addis Ababa Franass Gajjam Acdis Abele

Ira Bend Passes Away At Clarita

Ira S. Bend, 64, died in Clarita after a tar accident injuries earlier. He was a former depot agent at Saline and moved back to the community a few years ago. Services held Sunday at the Church of Christ with burial at Moore. His widow and family mourn his loss and community members offer sympathy. The record mentions his move from Salina, Oklahoma, and that he returned to the Ada area recently.

S. Bend Clarita Jeawarge Bro Delmar Ada Moore Clante Ana Herd Charcta Salina Okla Saline Gow

Change In Convoy System Is Urged

New York 1871 shipping reports say American experts urged Britain to abandon the convoy system and instead run a destroyer line across the Atlantic to curb German attacks on vital wartime supplies. The plan envisages about 50 destroyers patrolling roughly 5 000 miles from Labrador to the British coast to reduce losses.

New York Fla Atlantic Perks Progeuilitte CDF Great Cocker Fra Labrador

U S Debate On Sending Food to France In War Time

Officials from the United States Britain and France discussed American supervision of food distributions in occupied France. The talks stressed the U S offered no proposals of its own while serving as an intermediary amid Allied efforts. British and French officials conferred with Secretary Muller on the food problem as passenger car registrations rose in January 1940.

Washington Mareiz United States Ncthing Wiscort Helifax Theseeder Gaston Hanzy Hage Muller Aly

Food For Shipment Ready To Go To Britain

Food supplies are set for shipment to Great Britain as government officials review orders and mobilize marketing and relief programs. President Roosevelt discussed the issue with Agriculture Secretary Wickard and Dr. Thomas Parran, while officials anticipate limited shipping space and a pending U S decision on credits and exports for Britain.

Washington Sfarich Thaly Tadas Great Britain Ford Suris Britain Rooyevwit Wickard Thomas Parran Agriculture Department Finland

Mnonu's Reply To Hitler Reported In Berlin

Berlin reports a communication from Adolf Hitler to Ismet Inonu was delivered to a contact but contents not disclosed. A spokesman dubiously commented reports of British landings in Europe, Yugoslavia mobilization, and American mobilization against a German submarine.

Berlin Marci Pt-Turkstnh Ismet Inoue Adolf Urtler Flueliver Oirepce Germany Losthether Yugoslavia Syutzérland America

Steer Weight Can Be Increased

The report discusses beef industry measures, including a statement by Grover B. Hil of agriculture about beef importance and no bottlenecks in beef production. It notes the Southwest Cattle Association and a session on industry readiness and expansion efforts.

San: Antonio Tex Texas Amarillo Grover B. Hil Assigtattt Seefyetory. of Agriculture

WPA Sewing Rooms Turn Out Surprising Volume Now

Hidden away on a side street the WPA sewing rooms near Pootatee county operate with 3% workers turning out layettes women’s and girls’ dresses men’s and boys’ garments and bed clothes weekly for the county’s relief. Superintendent Lane praises expert workmanship and the women workers who learn sewing on the job, producing hundreds of items in February including shirts sheets and diapers with modest costs and broad support from county and federal contributors.

Pootatee Elie Ta Thelema L. Lane Beech Berty

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