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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1939
Page
2
Oklahoma celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Run of 89 with statewide events. Guthrie hosted a massive parade and pageantry led by Governor Leon G. Phillips, while Oklahoma City observed a noon moment of silence followed by a citywide celebration.
Reports from Rebee oil area show ongoing drilling and production. Lake No 3 Summers near 25-5-4 is yielding six barrels per hour after acidizing the Viola lime pay, while Senora Oil and Gas builds No 2 Hickman derrick offsetting No 1 Hickman. Hardin No 3 Norman and Flemming near 18-5-4 progresses to tubing and acidizing after demonstrating oil in hole.
President Roosevelt writes to Governor Phillips on Oklahoma’s 50th anniversary of the 1889 run, praising rapid transformation from unassigned lands to a modern, progressive state with cultivated fields, surface wealth, and populated towns, and congratulating pioneers and residents.
The Agriculture Department estimates cash income for American farmers in March at 582 million dollars, up 13 percent from February. Heavy livestock and livestock product sales drove the rise, with 95 million in government benefits included. First quarter income reached 1.687 billion, up from 1.679 billion. government payments totaled 192 million versus 108 million last year. April income is expected near March levels.
Milford high school awards the valedictory honor to twins Korach, Malcolm and Marisl, who will share the role as co-valedictorians after four years of identical A grades. The valedictory budgeted speech will start with Marisl and conclude with Malcolm.
County treasurer Lee Daggs reported that seven land tracts were sold at a tax resale, the first in years, with total income from 71 tracts at 9,608.23 dollars. Of 293 tracts offered, 222 went to the county with penalties totaling 42,545.63 dollars, proceeds to fund original levies except penalties and costs to a special resale property fund. Daggs noted scheduling boosted collections and many owners removed tracts from sale. 1938 taxes exceeded 400,000 dollars, and tax deeds are now being prepared.
Ardmore April 22. W H Johnson former U S district attorney for the southern district of Indian Territory died at his home after a several weeks illness Funeral services set for 2 30 Sunday at First Baptist Church Survivors include his widow two sons Tom G Johnson and D Garnett Johnson a daughter Grace Werd He was born November 18 1868 in Boone County Kentucky and died in Ardmore Oklahoma City Johnson helped call the first Republican convention in Indian Territory He was elected to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame last fall
Raymond Melton was named defendant in a statutory offense case in AW Oliver Friday. A 13 year old girl was named as the complaining witness. The boy wandered from his home on April 15 and was found later at the county fair grounds after police searched. He claimed he had been punting and had a grand time riding a motorcycle.
A reflective poem dated 4-17-39 by John W Beard honors the eighty-ninth anniversary of an influential race that helped shape the state. It recalls camp fires, hopeful crowds, and the shared toil that led to a promised land described as paradise. The piece celebrates selflessness and pride in the state’s early achievements.
An 11 year old youth waited in the county jail on a larceny from a building charge after police linked him to a missing boots theft at a local Ada store. Officers said the youth had prior run ins, including time at the Pauls Valley boys training school. Boots were traced to a pawnshop and matched to the description given by the clerk and officers. The youth was arrested Friday afternoon and will face formal charges when court opens Monday.
Thomas P Holt Ada attorney since 1905 is named United States commissioner appointed on April B to succeed W C Edwards who held the post for years. Holt has previously served as U S commissioner about ten years ago and will keep headquarters at 15 12 West Twelfth Street.
Oklahoma City April 22. Frank Gaff of Muskogee 53 won second place in the state old-time fiddling contest for players over 50. Max Collins of Shawnee won first in the under-50 division. Uncle Tom Robinson of Atoka, 79, was crowd favorite and took second in the overall results. Johnny Beam of Muskogee and Dane Martin of Lawton also placed. The event ended with an impromptu match between Young Collins and Goff.
The first term of county court led by Judge Hoyt Driskill ended Thursday afternoon with a not guilty verdict for Wesley Mosier on unlawful possession. The term, nearly two weeks, saw dismissals and continuances on other criminal matters. Charley Ray, a pioneer, died Thursday in Oklahoma City after an operation, with services to be held at First Methodist Church and burial in Rosedale cemetery. he moved to OKC years ago and oversaw major building projects.
Judy Alcott confronts Dwight Campbell over Marvel Hastings and Cary Tennant. Amid betrayals, she reveals her engagement to Jack Hanley and faces choices between loyalty, happiness, and a healing future aboard a naval ship. The scene captures tangled loyalties, past flirtations, and the cost of passion.
Charley Ray dies in Oklahoma City from pneumonia after a long scholastic career marked by honesty industry and generosity. He was widely known for his happy disposition and friendliness toward both youth and adults and remained active, taking on any available contracting work.
District Judge Tal Crawford Friday denied the county’s bid to close a dance hall near Stonewall as a public nuisance. Owners Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Crow faced the action. after hearing evidence, the judge issued management regulations but refused to order closure.
A 14 year old drove his mother's car for the first time on a Thursday afternoon and picked up 11 friends. Patrolman Paul Corbin stopped the 1937 sedan after counting twelve inside. The youth lacked a license but said it was his first drive.
Dayton report on April 24 notes Charles Lindbergh completing a two day Wright Field inspection. He says air defense research is only at the beginning and expresses enthusiasm for progress. Brig Gen George H. Brett notes similar views. Lindbergh, an air corps reserve colonel, plans to depart east after conferences and to reunite with his wife and two sons aboard the Champlain in New York.
The O World Exposition opened in Houston as oil industry displays 18 million dollars in equipment for six days. Expected visitors reach 200000 with record foreign attendance, spanning from geological prospecting to final product marketing. Ed G. Lenzner notes global use of American drilling and refining gear.
AVENAL Calif April 24 UP budding wings on the invading grasshopper host added menace today to the threatened onslaught of the insects on trees and shrubs in Avenal. Citizens who set fire to 100 acres to block their advance planned to encircle the town with poisoned mash. State entomologist Steward Lockwood warned warm weather would develop wings on the grasshoppers by the millions, increasing their speed and destruction. Ranchers in the Coalinga area moved bran to infestation points by truck fleets as a horde of tiny hoppers covered a 10 by five mile area moving from foothills near Los Banos Merced county.
Hollywood reports two couples delayed honeymoons as film studios demanded appearances. Tyrone Power wed Annabella at a Bel Air home in a quiet ceremony led by Superior Judge William J. Palmer. Douglas Fairbanks Jr married Mary Wee Epling Hartford in a Westwood church with about 20 guests as both new spouses planned delayed honeymoons due to work commitments.
A court clerk issued marriage licenses on Friday to Carl Walters 21 of Ada and Ruth Marie Coffee of Pittstown. Licenses were issued Saturday to Ondus Vinson 21 of Allen and Marie Day of Calvin and to Jamies Clarence Guinn 21 and Mary Ann Liesterboth of Coalate. A license was issued Saturday to Samuel Frank Wilbite 21 and Hazel Davis both of Madill.
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