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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1945
Page
2
Oklahoma City and numerous towns report names of soldiers wounded in the Pacific and missing in Europe. The list includes Privates, Sergeants, and Lieutenants from Holdenville Seminole Tulsa and other communities, with home routes and family mentions.
The notice outlines 4-H events for the week of May 28 through June 1 including county contest trips for Geneva Cecil and Bob by Jean Graham, 4-H Club demonstrations, top topics, a dress review winner Kathryn Dyer, health girl Oleta Austell, and planning for a June Home Demonstration Year Book program. It also covers tailoring school dates, canning tips, and safe practices for gathering wild greens with various varieties listed and preparation notes.
Farmers and ranchers in Pontotoc County discuss resuming free fairs this fall with elections for two directors per township and a county executive committee. A KVOO Farm Youth broadcast will cover the Central Oklahoma Dairy Show on May 19. Terracing school activities and notable pedigreed cattle shipments to Pontotoc County are also reported.
Army and Navy casualties announced by OWI include numerous Oklahomans. Navy dead and wounded are listed from Shattuck to Ada, with Marines and Army personnel across Claremore, Tulsa, Enid, Shawnee, Norman, and other towns. European and Pacific theater deaths and wounds reflect a wide net of communities from Route 3 Claremore to Oklahoma City.
Eight vendors, led by Ada Milling company and R W Allen Feed company of Ada, secure Belgium lend lease orders. Ada Milling gets 1,460,000 pounds at $3.12 delivered to Galveston Houston or Beaumont. Allen Feed 800,000 pounds at $3.09 delivered to Galveston or Houston.
Birds and mammals exhibit unique nesting behavior as mother rabbits pull fur from their own bodies to line their nests. This practice provides insulation and camouflage for their young.
Sgt John H Burnes returns to the United States after 20 months overseas serving with the 45th Division He spent training at Camp Barkeley Texas and was promoted to sergeant at Tinker Field Oklahoma City He now has a 45 day furlough in Ada visiting his mother Mrs Katie Burnes and other relatives before redeploying.
Cpl. Clinton Dame son of Rev and Mrs W D Dame of Route 5 Ada is serving overseas. He left five months ago after training at several U S camps. His wife Pauline and two children Edwina and Buddy live with his mother at Center. His sister Mrs Everett Escue resides on Route 5.
East Central State college opens a series of eight summer term conferences starting June 5 with the school administrators conference led by James W. Huff. Assistant State examiner Charles F. Morris will speak on state school legislation reporting records budgeting and wartime administrative issues with a morning and afternoon program and a Q A session inviting general public participation.
Ada Oklahoma’s Valley View Hospital operates as a tightly run community city within a town. Superintendent Joe Bush oversees food buying laundry equipment and finances while nurses doctors and staff maintain isolation wards a resuscitator ward and an on site laboratory and X ray. The 50 patient capacity is stretched with no resident physicians due to the war and the hospital prides itself on mercy and comprehensive care across wards and services.
William R Slocum son of Mrs H C Guinn completed bombardier training at Carlsbad New Mexico Army Air Field and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army Air Forces. He is described as highly trained and ready for active duty. His wife is Emma Lou Patterson of Route 4 Ada.
Ardell C. Simpson, AMM lc, son of Mrs. H. A. Bradshaw of Route 3 Ada, entered service in January 1941. After boat training in San Diego he is now stationed with the Navy in the South Pacific. His wife and baby reside with her parents in Wisconsin.
Mrs Kenneth Burnett received telegram from the War Department confirming Pvt Burnett wounded in Italy on April 20 while serving with the 10th Mountain Division under the Fifth Army. He joined June 7, 1944, trained at Camp Robinson Arkansas, overseas duty began in November. The Burnetts of Ada live in Harden City with two sons awaiting his return.
Sgt Paul L Alexander of Roff received the Bronze Star for meritorious service in Germany from November 16, 1944, to March 27, 1945 as liaison sergeant with field artillery. He maintained communications under heavy fire, inspiring his comrades as artillery supported advancing infantry. Mrs. Alexander and their three year old daughter Paula Kay accompany the citation.
Ada Oklahoma native Major Walter G. Smith of the Sixth Armored Division presses the drive toward Friedberg near Offenbach as German captains surrender and Smith recalls the loss of his tank Daisy Mae. He aims to capture the German commander and vows to shoot him if needed.
The statement places a family in Wagoner with the parents listed as Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Alexander who are located in Roff.
Sergeant Leon V. Cecil of Ada participated in a 50 mile coastal reconnaissance near Parang Mindanao. He landed with initial assault waves and led patrols in a small naval craft with gunboat support to scout beaches and inland routes. The patrol reported Japanese withdrawals aiding a Victory Division inland advance the day after the Parang landing.
Mrs. Lemoine Blake Crabtree learned Tuesday that her husband Frank Crabtree has been promoted from major to lieutenant colonel. He serves with the 34th Bombardment Group in England and has been overseas for several months in the service of four years. Lt Col Crabtree plans a return to the States soon and will visit Ada relatives.
STILLWATER Oklahoma May 12 Farmers Jim and Tony Wells built a hill side silo that fills and empties itself. They back their truck to the top dump grain into the bin A downhill spout allows unloading by pulling a plug. The system saves one truck and one man during harvest season.
An Ada News classified note promotes greater returns on invested amounts through vesting plans. It highlights benefits for savers and hints at eligibility and terms offered by local financial services.
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