Ada Weekly News history and publication details
Ada weekly newspaper history from 1901 to 1919 details consolidations with Ada Evening News Pontotoc County Enterprise and Ada Star Democrat and publication schedule pricing and post office info for Ada Oklahoma with office and editorial contacts.
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Ada
Oklahoma
The
News Publishing and Printing Co
Ada Weekly Democrat
Pontotoc
ADA Evening News
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Okla
Oklahoma Produces Heroes and Valor Across War Fronts
The article lauds Oklahoma soldiers as heroic and prolific in World War I honors. It highlights Lawton’s man as first to shoot down a combat plane, Broken Arrow’s Indian lad earning the Medal of Honor, and mentions thousands of Oklahomans honored for dangerous duties. It asserts Oklahoma supplied more heroes than any other state.
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Oklahoma
Lawton
Compulsory Grand Juries and Petroleum Reflections
The article argues for annual grand juries in every Oklahoma county to curb rumors and expose official misconduct, citing the Judicial Council and public accountability. It also muses on petroleum's wide range of products, noting laboratories and refiners produce numerous items from oil and referencing wartime bombs and looming invasion news.
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Okmulgee Times
Joe Croom
Croom
Judicial Council of Oklahoma
State Supreme Court
Oklahoma Bar Association
Earl Welch
Oklahoma
Ofice
Judicial Council
Great Germans and American perseverance in food supply
In a mid-century editorial tone the article argues that while German contributions to civilization are significant, they critique German supremacy and praise American achievements. It calls for continued food production, balanced rations with bread and vegetables, and family gardens amid wartime labor needs, ending with moral lines from literature.
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England
Poland
France
Germany
Goebbels
William Shakespeare
John Milton
Two Pitts
George Washington
Robert Fulton
Eli Whitley
Thomas A. Edison
Paul's Duty as a God Trusted Gospel Trustee
The article mirrors Acts and I Thessalonians to show Paul entering Thessalonica, his reception, and his ministry. He labored as a tentmaker, lived holily among believers, exhorted as a father, and handled the gospel as a trust allowed by God. It contrasts Paul-like faith with modern easeful religion.
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Paul
I Thessalonians
William E. Gilroy
D. D
Thessalonica
Philippi
Silas
Thessalonians
Mid May War Tide Shifts for Allies Globally
War analyst notes invasion jitters in western Europe as mid May could bring a decisive Allied crisis. Monsoon season in India threatens Japanese advances, cutting off upper Burma bases and choking supply lines, while Allied forces push east from Imphal toward Burma and the Irrawaddy.
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Kirkel. Simpson
Associated Press
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Norway
North Sea
English Channel
Britain
Himalayas
India
Burma
Japan
Bay of Bengal
Irrawaddy
China
Cindwin River
Imphal Plain
Stilwell
Tokyo
Tokio
Peiping
Hankow
Canton
Obituary of Ellen Jane Matthews 74 at Ada
Mrs Ellen Jane Matthews 74 died at her home 430 West Sixteenth Wednesday at 3 am Funeral services will be from First Baptist Church time announced by Criswell Funeral Home Surviving are three daughters Mrs Oney Fuller Mrs Sarah Hunter Ada and Mrs Stella Reed Cumberland three sons C B and F M Matthews and John Matthews of Ada
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Ellen Jane Matthews
West Sixteenth
First Baptist Church
Criswell Funeral Home
Oney M. Fuller
Sarah Hunter
Ada
Stella Reed
Cumberland
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F. M. Matthews
John Matthews
William H Hubbard 63 Dies at Home
William H Hubbard aged 63 died at his home 630 West Twelfth Wednesday at 4 a m. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 30 p m at Oak Avenue Baptist Church with Rev Milo Arbuckle. Burial in Rosedale Cemetery Criswell's in charge. Survived by widow Claudie Hubbard two daughters Dolan Todd Ada and F C Guinn Houston a son Wayland Hubbard Houston four grandchildren.
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William H. Hubbard
West Twelfth
Oak Avenue Baptist Church
Milo Arbuckle
Rosedale Cemetery
Criswell’s
Claudie Hubbard
Dolan Todd
Ada
F. C. Guinn
Houston
Wayland Hubbard
Funeral services for Mrs Martha Ann McCarty
Mrs Martha Ann McCarty died at her home Tuesday. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 a m from Smith Funeral Home with Rev Virgil Alexander and Dr C C Morris officiating. Burial at Memorial Park. Survived by husband J M McCarty and three sons. Pallbearers: W B McCarty Bill McCarty Fern Roberts Hugh Bennett Frank Dally Ed Harroway.
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Martha McCarty
Martha Ann McCarty
Smith Funeral Home
Virgil Alexander
C. C Morris
Memorial Park
J. M. McCarty
W. B. McCarty
Bill McCarty
Fern Roberts
Hugh Bennett
Frank Dally
Ed Harroway
Pennington Infant Died In Oklahoma City
Gerald Lynn Pennington infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd M. Pennington route 2 Stratford died in Oklahoma City Tuesday at 3 a m Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p m at Center Cemetery with C C Stinnett officiating Smith Funeral Home in charge Surviving are the parents a brother Calvin O Pennington a sister Mildred L Pennington and grandparents Mr and Mrs C A Pennington and Mr and Mrs J E Maddor all on route 2 Stratford
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Gerald Lynn Pennington
Lloyd M. Pennington
Stratford
Oklahoma City
Center Cemetery
C. C. Stinnett
Smith Funeral Home
Calvin O. Pennington
Mildred L. Pennington
C. A. Pennington
J. E. Maddor
Sailor Eulis Reed Returns on Leave to Parents
Eulis James Reed a 22 year old aviation mechanics mate in the navy has returned from overseas and is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs H F Reed of Vaness and Mr and Mrs Franteed of Ada His unit served 18 months in the Pacific and moved to an island shortly after Japanese forces evacuated it Reed has been in service two and a half years and received a six month return to the states plus a 20 day leave He has toured Australia New Caledonia New Zealand and Hawaii during his duty.
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Eulis James Reed
H. F. Reed
Vaness
Franteed
Ada
Australia
New Calefonia
New Zealand
Hawaii
Reed
States
Progress Made On Civilian Goods Production
Senator Ball of Minnesota told reporters progress toward resuming civilian goods production is evident. He said several plants can shift from war work, following talks with War Production Board Chairman Donald M. Nelson and WPB easing restrictions on some small plants to speed a transition.
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Ball
Hatch
New Mexico
Ferguson
Michigan
Nelson
Washington
Senator Ball
Minnesota
War Investigating Committee Today
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
New Order
Commander Letters Praise For Dillard After Putnam Funeral
Col. D. W. Titus of the Jackson Army Air Base expresses appreciation for Lt. J. L. Dillard Jr. escorting Lt. Wayne W. Putnam’s body to Ada. Titus calls Putnam a gentle man and credits the Ada community and American Legion post for courtesies. services included Lt. Frank Jones and East Central College cadet unit staff, with Legion members as honorary pallbearers and chaplains Rev. Milo Arbuckle Rev. Mitchell S. Epperson and Lt. Marvin Robertson assisting.
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D. W. Titus
Jackson, Miss., Army Air Base
J. L. Dillard Jr
Ada
Wayne W. Putnam
Putnam
Titus
Army
Dillard
American Legion Post
Frank Jones
East Central College
the Legion
Milo Arbuckle
Mitchell S. Epperson
Marvin Robertson
U. S. Army
Kerr Nears Return From West Tour For Oklahoma Meet
Oklahoma Governor Robert S. Kerr was expected to plane home late today after a two week trip to Washington New York Casper Wyoming with Mrs Kerr and secretary Ralph Trask. He led Democratic leaders for the Chicago national convention and spoke at Casper while awaiting the state gathering in Oklahoma City. The Casper stop and Washington talks highlighted plans for the party delegation and possible candidacies for national committee woman. In New York City Mary E Dillon was named the first woman president of the board of education.
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Oklahoma City
Robert S. Kerr
Washington
New York
Casper
Wyo
Kerr
Ralph Trask
Chicago
O. H. Casky
Forgan
Kate Galt Zaneis
George Catlett
Tulsa
Robert Hannegan
J. M. Broughton
New York City
Board of Education
Mary E. Dillon
Brooklyn
Alcoholics Anonymous Aids War Effort In New York Report
The May 10 report to the New York medical society notes thousands of Alcoholics Anonymous members are in military service or defense industries. It describes AA as a mutual support network with no dues, blending medical and religious principles to help drinkers reform, with about 12 000 members and varied relapse outcomes.
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New York
Alcoholics Anonymous
Medical Society of
State of
Confession Clears Trunk Body Case in Texas
Layla Villegas 26 signed a confession stating her husband Villegos killed his wife Louise Villegas by striking her in the back of the head and shipped her body in a trunk from Chicago to Los Angeles. Deputy Sheriff Garrett Barnes reported Villegos admitted not knowing she was dead until attempting to revive her after an argument following a Chicago tavern visit.
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Crystal City
Texas
Louise Villegas
Chicago
Los Angeles
Layla Villegas
Garrett Barnes
Barnes
Villegos
Ringworm Epidemic Prompts Hat Policy in NY Movie Hubs
New York doctors warn of a scalp ringworm epidemic sweeping major cities. They urge children to keep hats on in theaters subways and public places to curb spread. The report notes New York City faces an ongoing outbreak with contagion seen in other large cities.
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New York
United States
The
Medical Society of the State of
New York City
Housewives React Calmly to Meat Unrationing
Washington May 10 Households show no rush to buy out butcher shops after meat rationing ends for beef steaks and roasts. WFA reports May civilian meat supply 25 percent higher than last year while distribution challenges may affect local availability and price pressures across regions.
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James Marlow
George Zielke
Washington
War Food Administration
WFA
OPA
Mid-West
Selective Service Classifications Overview Outline
A page lists multiple draft classifications with definitions. 1-A available for military service, 1-A limited service note, 1-O and non combatant options, 2-B war production, 2-C occupational deferments, 3-D hardship deferment, 4-A age over 45, 4-B officials by law, 4-D certain foreigners and religious workers, 4-E national importance, 4-F unfit, plus notes on obsolescence of 3-B and 3-C and age 38 cutoffs.
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United States
Long-Distance Gift Swap Bridges Pacific With Bamboo Exchange
Norman Oklahoma May 10 An exchange of gifts crossed thousands of miles as Capt Raymond Loper sent bamboo from South Pacific for a knife made by Dr Robert A Hardin plastics expert at the University of Oklahoma The bamboo wrapped in a foxhole canvas came from Loper a Pacific theater veteran now awaiting leave Hardin plans to test the bamboo in his lab noting its strong fibrous qualities may help ease paper shortages Loper who fought in Port Moresby and the Owen Stanley campaign was wounded in New Guinea and is recovering in Hawaii before returning to the United States
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Norman
Okla
Robert A. Hardin
University of Oklahoma
Raymond Loper
O. U. Petroleum
Hardin
Loper
Pacific
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Australia
Port Moresby
Owen-Stanley Mountains
New Guinea
United States
Gessner to Preach Without Clock in Paul Minn Parish
In Paul Minnesota Reverend C H Gessner will extend his sermons until a replacement clock is found after the current timepiece fails. Parishioners await arrival of a new clock to restore regular service timing.
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Paul, Minn
C. H. Gessner
Fish Oil Holds Clue To Mysterious Blood Pressure Substance
Dr. Irvine H. Page of Indianapolis says a substance in fish oil, not vitamin A, may lower high blood pressure. Animal tests show vitamin A lowers pressure in dogs, but human trials failed. Researchers pursue the unidentified fish oil compound as the active factor.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
New York
Medical Society
State of
Irvine H. Page
Indianapolis
Page
Greater returns amount in vested Ada News ads
A brief item notes higher returns from vested Ada investments as advertised in the Ada News classifieds. The notice highlights increased earnings from long term holdings and mentions ongoing ad campaigns promoting revised payout figures.
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