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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News discusses war news censorship, calls for more transparent reporting, and cites historical instances. It argues for timely casualty lists and urges authorities to let the public know the truth. The piece also comments on wartime farming, voter access for soldiers, a possible legislative session, and remarks on Bill Thompson’s legacy.
Editorial discusses the sacredness of human life during wartime, urging steadfast faith in God and the Bible as a guide. It links antiwar sentiment to a larger struggle against ruthlessness, urging citizens to support rationing, farming, fishing, and public service while honoring life in battles abroad and at home.
State tax payments in February nearly doubled from the previous year as more residents filed early to match federal return timing. Officials note the jump may reflect earlier filing rather than a sustained trend given ongoing federal tax complexities.
Pontotoc county 4-H youths at the Magic Empire junior livestock show in Tulsa sold ten steers averaging 800 pounds for $2,160 total, about $216 per calf, with prices ranging from 9 to 64 cents per pound. Notables include George Smith’s calf at 40 cpsp, and J. E. Erwin’s Angus steer at 64 cpsp, reflecting strong demand among Tulsa buyers.
The three champion fat calves at the Southeast Junior Livestock show in Ada were awarded grand and reserve grand titles. J E Irwin of Holdenville owns the grand Angus shown on the right, while Juan ita Floyd of Holdenville owns the reserve grand Hereford in the center. Albert Buckmaster of Checotah owns Ada show’s champion Shorthorn on the left, judged by John Blenkin. Irwin’s steer was reserve grand champion at the Magic Empire show in Tulsa.
Curtis Floyd outlines timing and mixtures for spraying fruit trees to control curculio and worm damage with arsenate of lead and lime in 50 gallons of water. He notes a second spray with lime sulfur and a third spray two weeks later, and urges calendar use. The piece also covers lespedeza seed distribution, January February Dairy Feed payments, and the 1944 farm program with no allotments or marketing quotas for wheat and cotton.
Pontotoc 4-H member Ray Thomas raised and exhibited a Hereford steer at the Ada junior livestock show. The steer placed fourth in the junior division.
A Johnson county 4 H member selected a Hereford cow from a grade farm bred to a common range Hereford bull. All feed for the steer came from the Thomas farm except protein supplement used in fattening. Last year Johnny's brother showed a senior Hereford steer that placed second in its class at the county show.
Harle E. McCall, East Central State College professor since 1936, will leave for Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, March 17 to complete work for a Doctor of Philosophy degree. He has led Ada high school bands and chorus and trained the Air Crew Detachment band, earning a notable record in school music programs and festivals.
Warrant Officer Ernest Graves Richmond was killed in action near the Anzio beachhead in Italy while his ship was under attack. Born in 1901 at Old Hird he enlisted in 1920 and served on convoy duty before the United States entered World War II. His career connected with the 45th Division and he participated in Sicily, Salerno, and the Casablanca landing.
Washington reports a bipartisan push to streamline tax laws with the streamliner plan. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau calls it well conceived and intelligently planned as Ways and Means backs the measure to relieve about 30 million of 50 million individual taxpayers from annual returns while preserving overall tax burdens.
The navy announced that the Naval Air Navigation School from Hollywood Florida will be transferred to Shawnee Oklahoma. The change shifts Shawnee from a primary training command to an operating training command but stops short of making it a naval training station. Officials expect the Shawnee unit to be named NANS, the initials of Naval Air Navigation School.
Oklahoma City March 18. Prediction from President Joe C. Scott of the state board of agriculture: if conditions stay favorable, three eastern Oklahoma areas Muskogee McAlester and Spiro will produce 50000 dollars worth of top grade spinach this year. Government offices to handle purchases set up by U S office of food distribution with inspectors grading. Government to buy all spinach 85 percent grade U S No 1 at 65 cents a bushel. The daily gasoline consumption of civilian trucks buses and cabs is four hundred fifty thousand barrels.
The Red Cross drive in Pontotoc county surpassed goals in Stonewall district with 1311.25 from a 1000 quota. R. W. Simpson notes full cooperation and will keep the office open for late reports and donations. M. L. Richardson of Magnolia Petroleum led efforts with praise for Stonewall women and district teams.
Sgt Cleo P Tate of the 45th Division has been wounded in action in Italy and was returned to a base hospital likely in North Africa. He previously worked as a barber in Ada and has served since September 1940 with the European theater multiple actions. He is survived by wife Dorothy and three children Bobbie Carl and Carolyn.
Duncan manufacturer Erle P. Halliburton denied claims of nonresidency in Oklahoma for the republican national committeeman race. He stated he is registered in the state and has supported the party for 20 years amid a controversy sparked by Lew Wentz supporters who allege he lists California as his home and has voted there since 1936.
Attorney General Randell S. Cobb ruled that a transfer to a justice of the peace court outside the county cannot be obtained even if the county has only one such court. The decision clarifies venue procedures for minor civil and criminal matters.
Memorial service for Cpl. Bill Alexander, killed in action at Anzio, will be held Monday March 20 at 11 a.m. at the Roff school. Speaker will be Chief Petty Officer Lloyd Johnson, a Roft friend and Navy veteran. Alexander leaves a daughter Linda Anita and is noted for courage and a good conduct ribbon.
The War Department reports six Oklahomans wounded in action in the Mediterranean theater. Names include Pfc. Jesse E. Steward Seminole Pvt. Ernest R. Jones Hogdon Pfc. Dearl N. Teague Lela Co Loranzie C. Thomas Union City and two from Anadarko Pvt. Ralph L. Thompson and Tech. other Robert G. Stubbs Texas born. Vinita Pioneer Dies in Oklahoma
War Department announces promotions for Oklahoma military personnel. Earl Edward Mercer of Anadarko is promoted to lieutenant colonel. John Hubert Wheatley Stillwater John Rex Mode and Walden Daniel Emery of Tulsa rise to major. Captains include Floyd Graham Lawton Samuel Victory Yeakei Carl Edward Proctor Pauls Valley and James Henry Bradley Wetumka. First lieutenants William Jack Mickish Perry and Goodwyn P. Johnson Spiro receive commissions. Second Lieutenants William Thompson Crenshaw Jr. Alva and Cecil Ivie Wilcox Tahlequah ordered to active duty.
Tulsa World reports Wesley E. Disney first district Democrat congressman planned to announce a U S Senate bid on an anti New Deal platform within days. He arrived from Washington to Elk City for talks with western Oklahoma party leaders and said a formal statement would follow.
War Department reports Tech. Sgt. J. C. Pinson Purcell Oklahoma receives the Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Flying Cross. Five other Oklahomans Tech. Sgt. James L. Walker Lawton Tech. Sgt. Edmund Gates Jr. Ralston Capt. George C. Black Henryetta Maj. Kirk R. Mitchell Lieut. Wheeler N. Burkett Oklahoma City are listed as DFC recipients.
A fragment notes eggs for children, a group of candy bunnies, and a doctor's telephone number as items for after morning activities. The text reads like a brief catalog or flyer aimed at families planning Easter week gatherings.
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