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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1944
Page
2
The Ada Weekly News published weekly from Ada Oklahoma with editor Wm D Little. It records consolidations with the Ada Weekly Democrat Pontotoc County Enterprise and Ada Star Democrat and notes publication details and postal terms.
A proposal argues that corporate profits belong to stockholders and should be taxed as personal income. It contends cooperatives avoid corporate tax by passing profits to members, and that all corporations should follow this model. The plan envisions annual stockholder level taxation after year-end profit allocation. High income brackets would pay more, aligning with income tax principles.
The piece lauds Wendell Willkie on his untimely death, noting his rapid rise in American politics, lack of office tenure, and enduring public following. It praises his frankness and courage, calling him a true patriot and a symbol of opportunity, the Happy Warrior from New York sidewalks and Indiana country roots.
Congratulations from the community as Ada high school football shows strong talent under coach Elvin George. The coach is credited with drawing strong effort from the players and shaping a capable team.
Even with low student attendance during the war, East Central players are representing the college well on the football field. The piece expresses pride in their opportunity to display talent despite challenging times.
The message argues Jesus knew man's capacity for good and evil. It contrasts Victorian optimism with twentieth century cruelty, citing Poland and global atrocities. It urges realism about evil while affirming redemption through God. It warns against cynicism and urges faith in man and salvation through the gospel.
Two articles in New World magazine by Kent Cooper and Christopher Chancellor argue for freedom of news communication and the end of political censorship in the postwar world. They urge equal access to governmental news, abolishing unequal wire rates, and inclusion in peace settlements to prevent future wars.
War department reports First Lt. Robert E. Reynolds a bombardier on a B 17 Fortress is missing in action over German territory since September 13. The parents Mr and Mrs W H Reynolds of Stonewall were notified via message received October 4. Reynolds enlisted in 1942 and earned the Air Medal after completing 19 missions by July 23 1944. He trained in Santa Ana Deming New Mexico Salt Lake City and left for overseas duty May 5 1944.
Pontotoc County farmers expect about half a peanut crop as fewer acres are planted. Many who grew peanuts last year did not plant this year or reduced acreage. Prices are expected to be similar to last year.
Byng school closes for two weeks starting this week to allow peanut gathering. Some communities suspend classes for cotton, but Byng focuses on peanuts. Dry peanuts will be threshed and sold to warehouses as in past years. many acres harvested while some crops remain. Recent rains loosened the ground aiding harvest.
Miss Juadina Brock of Francis has been elected student council representative for the junior class at Southeastern State College. She previously won forensic honors and led the Latin club. A. J. Brock, her father, is superintendent of Francis school.
Pvt. Lewis D. Goodpasture, 24, in France with the 45th Division has been overseas 16 months and serves in the 160 Field Artillery. Pfc. Herman K. Goodpasture, 22, stationed at Atlanta with an ordnance depot, once prepared to sail but was transferred to Georgia. Pfc. Perry H. Goodpasture, 19, with combat engineers in the South Pacific after nine months at Camp Abbott. Their parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Goodpasture of Refs, report few letters arriving.
Last week two Shawnee couples celebrated promotions. E B Neighbors Jr rose to sergeant after 14 months in England with Air Service Command aboard a destroyer escort vessel. Phillip Shipley became radio sound man second class, wife Marie Shipley of Shawnee, formerly Miss Betty Brown of Omaha.
First Lieut. Melvin C. Hendrex of the 12th Air Force B-26 Marauder group has flown over 564 combat missions in Italy and southern France. He led a night mission to Savona scoring perfect hits on German oil dumps, surviving heavy flak and fighter opposition. He enlisted in 1940 and is a Ross high school graduate. Corporal McGhee, from Lawton, joined in 1942 and trained in gunnery at Laredo and Pueblo Army Air Base. his wife lives with her parents in Lawton.
Word reached Mrs. Floree M. McGhee of 530 West Seventh that Col. James C. McGhee has safely arrived in Italy. He serves as a gunner on a Liberator bomber.
Pvt Audie L Nelson stationed at Fort Meade Md returns home on furlough following the death of his grandmother Mrs Arrie Wilhite. He trained at Camp Robinson Ark and grew up in the Latin community attending local high school. He is married to Ina Crawley and has a son Jerry Lee.
Anvil Gordon Stout Jr Rufus C Mertin Gordon Roy Williams and Tom Dee Wilson have reported for infantry training at Camp Wolters Tex in the U S Army.
Laverne L. Chambers promoted from sergeant to staff sergeant and serves as an aerial engineer gunner on a B 17. He joined the army March 10 1943 and earned gunner wings in January 1944 at Las Vegas Nevada. He flew 15 combat missions including August 22 1944 over the Odertal oil refineries and received the European African Middle East ribbon with one campaign star. Parents Mr and Mrs S R Chambers reside in Fittstown.
Staff Sergeant Dewey J. Northam received the fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal from 15th AAF headquarters in Italy for meritorious aerial achievement. He serves as radio operator and gunner with a 15th RAF Liberator group in Europe and has served since January 12, 1942.
Pfc. Allen R. Cole is on a 24 day furlough visiting Ada and Stonewall after 38 months in the army and a 24 month tour in the Aleutian Islands. Stationed at Camp Bowie Texas he expects reassignment and recalls many Pontotoc county men met while with Coast Artillery. He notes four brothers also in service with two in the South West Pacific and two in Australia. John R. Cole of Stonewall mentioned.
Glenn Bridwell of 531 North Bluff is awarded a Certificate of Honorable Service for faithful work at Pearl Harbor Navy Yard Hawaii during World War II. The document notes his civilian contributions to the base mission in support of the U S fleet.
Lt Everett D Langston arrives at Spokane Air Service Base Washington after service overseas. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles F Langston of Rt 1 Ada and attended school at Eastown.
Classified ad note highlights better value for buyers in vehicle listings. Emphasizes price efficiency and higher yields for sellers seeking quicker deals and clearer terms. Includes ask price ranges and contact details for interested parties.
Pvt. Alden A. Smith arrives back at his Little Rock camp after a furlough with parents Mr. and Mrs. D. Sam Smith. He traveled with his wife and visited relatives in Oklahoma and Kansas before reporting back to Camp Robinson where he began service in May 1944.
T/Sgt. Lloyd A Brannon is stationed in England as a radio operator with a bomber crew. He has received the Air Medal for completing missions over enemy territory. He is a member of DeMolay and is the son of Dr. and Mrs L G Brannon of 119 West Twenty second. He entered service December 1 1942 and has been overseas since January 1943.
Calvin Clark son of Mr and Mrs J E Clark of Coalgate is visiting after three months on a freighter in the West Indies He has more than a year in service and has traveled most of that time He trained at Sheepshead Bay N Y and made his first trip to Africa Two brothers S/Sgt Charles D Clark and Cpl James E Clark are with the air corps Sgt Clark went overseas two years ago and served in England as crew chief Cpl Clark stationed at Flagstaff Ariz as radio technician He operated a radio shop before entering service.
Mr and Mrs W M Bethune of 1309 South Johnston receive word their son Cpl Marion L Bethune has left for overseas duty. He volunteered July 7 1942, served at Fort Sill Camp Crowder moved to Drew Field in January 1943 with the Signal Corps. The family, including Bobby Joe, now resides in Bradenton Florida. Before enlistment he worked with his father at Bethune's Grocery.
Robert F. Kelso has been appointed to the U S Merchant Marine Cadet Corps in an Annapolis like program. He reports to Pass Christian for basic training and will serve about six months at sea aboard a merchant vessel before reporting to the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point New York.
Elmore L. Patton son of Mr. and Mrs. E Patton has completed aviation mechanic training at Avillo Air Force Technical School Amarillo Texas Graduation qualifies him to perform airplane maintenance and he will report to an air base to aid in keeping aircraft in flying order Col Johnny C Kirby recently graduated from the Enlisted Communications Course at the Mason school Ft Benning He enlisted in Oakland California and trained at Camp Roberts California
Ist. Lt. M. B. Donaghey II died from wounds suffered in France. He was seriously wounded in August and died August 19. He had been overseas since September 1943. His wife and infant daughter resided in Richmond California with her parents. The Donagheys lived northwest of Ada.
Pfc. Gene P. Hamilton of Lula is in the final phase of B-24 Liberator gunner training at Walla Walla Army Air Field Wash. His parents Mr and Mrs Virgil J Hamilton live at Lula. He was a welder before enlisting in the Army Air Forces.
Cecil E. Choate 33 of route 1 Jones promoted to technical sergeant. An aerial engineer on a 15th AAF B-24 he has completed 25 missions over enemy territory. He graduated Luther High School in 1930 and later worked as a truck driver for Tom Thomas.
Johnson returns from 28 months in the Southwest Pacific with the medical department and arrives at Camp Chaffee on October 4. He is the son of Grant Johnson.
William C. Patterson MM 2/c has completed six weeks at a diesel engineers school in Norfolk Virginia and is visiting his parents at 721 East Fifth. After a 10 day stay he will report to Beloit Wisconsin for further training. Patterson spent 27 months overseas and returned to the States in late July. His brother T/Sgt Carl Patterson is now in New Caledonia.
Silas C Taylor son of Mr and Mrs T W Taylor has been promoted to corporal at Hamilton Field California Army Air Base in Northern California. Cpl Taylor joined the army April 26 1943 and has served at Hamilton Field for 14 months.
William Walter Woolley son of Mr and Mrs W W Woolley of Stonewall has finished his primary training at the Naval Air station in Dallas Texas He attended New Mexico Military Institute Roswell and Oklahoma University.
North Arkansas tomato canners now receive the same price as Missouri canners after a Price Administration line in September placed Ozark region access at the state border. Rep. Fulbright says Arkansas is in the Missouri region effective today and protests over prior discounting end.
A federal grand jury in town granted a seven day recess starting yesterday as jurors prepare for upcoming sessions. Court officials did not release additional details about the proceedings or the cases before the panel.
A curious note claims a woodpecker’s tongue exceeds its head in length. The recipe mentions canned tomatoes mixed with bread crumbs and cheese for an 800d scalloped lunch dish.
A stale bread slice added to water during onion boiling reduces strong odors. The method suggests bread absorbs sulfurous smells, leaving a milder kitchen scent.
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