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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1941

Page

5

Dr J A Rutledge Dies After Ada Auto Crash

Dr. James Allen Rutledge died Sunday from injuries after a Saturday night automobile wreck one mile south of Ada. He was 52 on December 5. Funeral services were held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Criswell Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Mitchell S. Epperston officiating. Burial followed at Memorial Park. He had long served Ada medical circles, first chairman of the medical staff at Valley View Hospital opening in 1938, and was a member of the American Medical Association and state and county medical societies. He was born December 5, 1889 in Melissa Texas and educated at University of Louisville and Tulane. He practiced in Texas and Oklahoma and served in World War I with the AEF as chief of surgical staff at Evacuation Hospital No. 14. He is survived by his wife, son Ben Allen Rutledge, a daughter-in-law, a grandson, three brothers Ben, Melton and Charles Rutledge, and a sister Mrs Jane Dandridge. Bearers included J G Morton Ott Reeves J O Abney Jack Kitchell Albert Russell Claude McMillan.

Rutledge Criswell Funeral Home Mitchell S. Eppereon First Presbyterian Church Memorial Park Denin Texas Ada T* Medical Valley View Hospital American Medical Association The State Medical Society County Medical Society Dr. Rutledge Melissa University Ofuisville Medical School Louisville Cy Hospital Oklahoma Woodville Oklo Denison Augustana Cook County Tulane Medical School Charity Hospital East Central State College Ben Allen Rutledge Art Rutledge East Central University of Oklahoma Medical School Jane Dandridge James Rutledge Dandridge Ben Rutledge Melton Charles Rutledge J. G. Morton Ott Reeves J. O. Abney Jack Kitchell Albert Russell Claude McMillan Nurses Association

Navy Seeks Skilled Labor for Various Trades

The navy calls for skilled workers across multiple trades. Eligible ages 17 to 50 may enlist with starting pay from 60 to 106.50 per month. Married status does not bar enlistment. single men may enter and attend a trade school while earning.

Navy

Mulloy Testifies Of Money Paid To Influence Decision

James Mulloy former North Dakota official testified before the Senate elections committee that Senator Langer paid about 1700 to 1800 dollars to two men to influence a federal judge who presided over a 1935 trial. The money partially went to the judge’s son Gale Wyman and to C N Leedom, with an agreement to pay $500 to the judge’s son subject to Langer's approval.

Washington James Mulloy North Dakota Langer R-N. D Mulloy North Dakota Industrial and Securities Commission Senate Elections Committee Edward Burke Nebraska C. N. Leedom United States South Dakota Gale Wyman Lee Wyman Wyman Leedom Deadwood

Russia Not a Lost Cause, British Say

London reports an ominous turn in Moscow and Crimea as Soviet defenses strain near Moscow and on the Crimean peninsula. Observers caution against declaring a lost cause while noting German reinforcements, cold weather aiding operations, and Tula’s pivotal role in defending the capital.

Russia London Red Army Moscow Crimea Black Sea Sevastopol Crimean Peninsula Red Capital

Rogers Birthday Celebration Honor Plans Parade in Claremore

Claremore marks Will Rogers birthday with a parade of old timers and cowboys a barbecue and a colt show and auction The event also celebrates the fourth anniversary of the native stone memorial dedication on the town's northwest edge.

Claremore Navy Will Rogers

Germany silent on U S demand for Robin Moor damages

The United States sought 2 967 092 dollars in damages for the sinking of the American steamer Robin Moor by a German submarine. Germany declined to reply while the Ruben James survivors situation tightens, with about 76 crew still feared dead. There was no loss of life on the Robin Moor, torpedoed and sunk in the south Atlantic May 21. A note followed from Hans Thomsen saying he could not pass on the message and later stating no position to respond.

Washington Germany United States Robin Moor State Department U. S Ruben James Iceland South Atlantic Roosevelt Messa Hans Thomsen Tomsen Thomsen

Young Navy Photographer Aims High After Testing

George Johnston, 18, son of Charles T. Johnston, is serving as a petty officer third class on the heavy cruiser Northampton in Honolulu. He passed a preliminary test with 97.75 percent and a final test with 92 percent, then expects assignment to Honolulu as a photographer on flying duty after completing Washington review.

Navy George Johnston Charles T. Johnston George Ada Northampton Honolulu Washington

Army Seizes Bendix Plant to Restart War Production

Army troops in Bendix New Jersey take over Air Associates plant amid a bitter labor fight. Col Roy M. Jones orders reopening and rehiring regardless of past disputes, pledging jobs for all as CIO and nonunion workers stand divided outside the facility.

Bendix N. J Air Associates, Inc Roosevelt Army Stimson Nerby Fields Idlec Arily Hasbrouck CIO Col Roy M. Jones Air Corps Procurement Division National Defense United States Loren J. Houser United Automobile Workers of America Robert E. Fowler F. Leroy Hill New Jersey Martin Brewster Ed F. McGrady War Department Eve Jones

Finns Warned To Discontinue Offensive Actions

Secretary of State Hull announced the United States warned Finland to halt offensive military operations against Soviet Russia to maintain U S friendship. He said Washington urged rapid troop withdrawals and emphasized the need for Finland to show intent to preserve friendly relations. Hull noted an Aug 18 Finnish minister briefing about Finnish-Soviet peace talks with territorial compensation discussed, but no Finnish response followed.

Washington Finland Soviet Russia United States Hull London Britain Am d Erban Helsinki Soviet Russia Ministrie Hjalmar Procope Soviet Union

Most Valuable Metal in U S Is Found in License Plates

The metal with the greatest annual worth in the United States is the metal in license plates for 32,000,079 motor vehicles. Owners pay 10 to 20 per pound for plates, and heavy truck plates can exceed gold in value. In 1941 owners pay about 475 million for plates, a third of the gasoline tax total of about 1.3 billion dollars, far above the average yearly value of mined iron and other metals.

United States America American Petroleum Industries Committee T Motor Vehicle Owners of

New Blood Treatment Claims to Cure Asthma and Boils

Dr Raymond E Seidel reported at the Pan American Homeopathic Congress that a blood treatment using ultra violet light may cure asthma and boils. Blood is drawn irradiated then reinjected to neutralize toxins and kill bacteria, with Philadelphia Hahnemann Hospital studies cited.

Louisville Raymond E. Seidel Philadelphia Bloci Hahnemann Hospital Seide

Time Licked Him

Washington Lafayette, aged 84, long time resident of Jericho, Vermont, is moving to Essex Junction after realizing his plan to finish a house was ruined by rising costs and delays. Time, not lack of effort, prevented completion and prompted the move.

Jericho Washington Lafayette Essex Junction

Simon Guggenheim Dies in New York

New York November 3 Simon Guggenheim 73 former U S senator from Colorado and noted philanthropist and industrialist died last night at Mount Sinai Hospital He and his brother Daniel built a vast Colorado mining and smelting empire and founded the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation with his wife in 1925 in memory of their son.

New York Simon Guggenheim U. S Colorado Mount Sinai Hospital Uggenheim Daniel John Simon Guggenheim Foundation

Salt Brings Surprise Duck Rescue at Oklahoma Lake

Walter C. Bonebrake recalls a near miss at a small Oklahoma City lake. A startled flock rose as he fired, and he claims he kept his shotgun in one hand while a live greenhead mallard drake remained in the other.

Oklahoma City Walter C. Bonebrake Bonebrake

Ten Lives Lost In Weekend Accidents On State Highways

Oklahoma’s traffic death toll rose with ten weekend fatalities on state highways as 55 deaths lead the nation’s highest since 1937. Names include Mrs. Edgar Wilson Jr of Oklahoma City and Mary Tabor, with deaths also recorded in Ada Nowata Tulsa McAlester and Pocasset.

Associated Press Oklahoma State Highway Patrol Edgar Wilson, Jr Oklahoma City Mary Tabor Ruby Dick Nowata A Rutledge Ada J. W. Morehead Dow Pittsburg McAlester Mary Moorehead John C. Walsh Tulsa Hulbert Champ Wheat Arnold D. Atkinson Livingston Texas Pocasset Grady County

Red Cross Calls for Mass Membership Drive in War Time

The American Red Cross expands its defense role with 126,515 human problems handled by field directors, 5,000 nurses inducted, and a push to enroll 10,000 more by June. Plasma and blood efforts total 200 000 pints as volunteers surge to meet demand, including 20 000 000 surg dressings and 149 disasters. Membership Drive runs November 11 to 30.

Uncle Sam American Red Cross Navy Red Cross U. S. Army Red Cross Motor Corps Army Europe Asia

Teacher Learns NOVATA as Child Writes Name Backward

Tommy Jo Harrison, six year old daughter of Mrs Albert Harrison, surprised her teacher by writing her name backward after starting at the wrong end. The mother had taught the trick.

Novata Tommy Jo Harrison Albert Harrison Tommy

Kansas City Purges Old Unsightly Buildings

Kansas City enforces a new building code, removing over 200 condemned structures and prompting property owners to raze many themselves. City commissioner Frank L. Lang said cooperation from owners is notable as the effort continues.

Kansas City Frank L. Lang

Argument Over Nickel Ode Leads To Tavern Stabbing

A dispute at a tavern over who would pay for music with a nickel ended in a knife attack. Mike C. Belt, 27, received abdominal wounds and was treated at Valley View hospital. The assailant and Belt argued over the coin matching and who would pay.

Mike C. Belt Belt Valley View Hospital Wayne Lewis

Townsenda’s dog entangled in corn binder mishap

In Franklin Nebraska Dan Townsenda watched a corn binder operate when his dog leaned in too close. The animal was pulled through the machine and emerged uninjured but neatly wrapped in corn stalks.

Franklin, Neb Dan Townsenda

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