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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1940

Page

5

Cape Cod Summer Theatre Sparks a Hidden Romance

Johnny Regan, a Cape Cod shopkeeper, reconnects with a former love while a new theater season unfolds. He pursues Jean Reynolds in memory of their youth, then meets Molly Travers, a determined aspiring actress, as rain disrupts summer plans and a patrons list hangs in the balance.

Johnny Regan Jean Reynolds Boston Cape Ned Walters Ned Canada Jean Cape Cod Capetown Johnnny Johnny Blue Whale Molly Gal Smarty Cottage Street State Street

Camp Thrills For 4-H Clubbers At Bromide Site

More than 300 4-H clubbers and coaches gathered at a Boy Scout camp for their annual Bromide camping event. The program featured a two hour film, insect hike, softball games, and extensive supervision by C. H. Hailey and Wayne Cinnamon. State leaders Paul Adams and Alice Carlson attended along with county and local educators.

Albert Horn Fitzhugh Schools Roy Dame Owl Creek School Ray Fulkerson L. G. Harris Laxton School C. H. Hailey Jesse Morgan Wayne Cinnamon Cinnamon Bryan Weems Roff Paul G. Adams Alice Carlson C. F. Stiles Entomology Freeman Cook State Forestry Department Ray Stegall D. D. Duke Stonewall Joeanna Collier Sparks Oklahoma Vaness 4-H Allison J. R. Crockett Mesdames Troutman McCullar Alma Moore Ira Burte Vaness Club Leonard Tolliver Kenneth Standfield Dillard McDonald Lena Grace Turner Oleta Burrows Billie Jean McDonald Daphne Bradley Kenneth Hundley Floy Mae Eddings Glennelle Crooks Guy Walker T. L. Walker Meta Ruth Abston Cloreta Isaacs Hollis Gallup Margie Ruth Tiner Betty Joe Griffin Victoria Tiner Bernice Ragland Billie Joe McNair Bertie Mae Boyd Billie Jean Norvell Calvin Berger Ralph Grove Viola Waldron Betty Joe Martin Kenneth Mullins Billy Ray Dyer Alvie Kiles Tommy Hunt Roberta Cummins William Gallup Jean Soward Austell Snipes Alice Ragland Laury Walker Dorothy Austell Carroll Pederson J. C. Pederson O. F. Snipes Hugh Hunley Harvey Shumard Anna McCullar Martha Old Arietta Standridge Robert Phillips Jack Troutman Eldon Wakefield Hart Club Iva Lee Eeds Edna Thomas Eva Joe Reynolds Norma Joyce Heatley Elizabeth Webster Jackie Smith Geneva Dearman Mona Lou Shelby Winona Childress Bobby Townsend James Wall Jack Reynolds Paul Williams Billy Hawkee Billy McElhaney J. M. Nance Mesdames Chandler Crews Kate Bingham Clennis Wilson Bobby Nance Carlos Scroggins Nadine West Helen Bryant Marcie West Maxine Allgood Dorothy West Leonard Wade Juanita West Willie Harris Bobby Wilson Imogene Jones Juanta Wade James Chandler Donald Akins Opal Harriss Orpheous Scroggins Lucille Price Lola Scroggins Sherman Lamb Hazel Scroggins Billie Wilson Alvin Lamb Owl Creek Club Mrs

Willkie Outlines Views After Midwest Talks

Wendell L. Willkie, returning from conferences, spoke with farm leaders from 10 Midwestern states in Des Moines. He urged decentralizing industry for defense and prosperity, lambasted France’s candy stick government, praised Henry A. Wallace, and said he will consult many groups on future policy while avoiding insults at opponents.

Des Moines Wendell L. Willkie Colorado Springs France Willkie Henry A. Wallace Mflemen Willkie-for

Homer Women Convene For Regular Meet

The Homer club met at their clubhouse with a morning quilting session. Elbert Hill attended at noon as a guest. In the afternoon the group gifted Mrs. Fad Kuykendall of Ada and enjoyed a round of games and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. Bud Martin, Mrs. Lee Carney, Mrs. Dick Rose, Mrs. Bill Stevens, Mrs. Cecil Madden, Mrs. Elbert Hill, Mrs. H. E. Higdon, Mrs. Sam Little, Mrs. T. B. Weatherford, Mrs. Alice Holliday, Mrs. J. H. Kuykendall, Mrs. Velma Lance, Mrs. Jack Leeds, Mrs. Brooks Kim ee, and Mrs. Edd Kuyken a.

Homer Club Elbert Hill Fad Kuykendall Ada Bud Martin Lee Carney Dick Rose Bill Stevens Cecil Madden H. E. Higdon Sam Little T. B. Weatherford Alice Holliday J. H. Kuykendall Velma Lance Jack Leeds Brooks Kimee Edd Kuykena

Veteran Colonial Official Departs Nassau for Uganda

Sir Charles Dundas, after 32 years in British colonial service, leaves Nassau on Tuesday to assume governorship of Uganda. W. L. Heape acts as governor in interim. The Duke of Windsor succeeds as Bahamas governor with an American born wife, and the Dundases sail via S. S. Acadia after visiting New York and Toronto.

Nassau Bahamas Charles Dundas Duke of Windsor Charles Uganda British East Africa W. L. Heape Duke of

Fatal Crash Claims Woman Near Vici Oklahoma

Mrs. John Peard aged 21 from Camargo died in a Woodward hospital after an automobile collision south of Vici. Eight people were injured including her son Jack Peard 2 her husband Henry Jones 65 Pete Jones 40 his son Paddy 2 and June Denman of Supply.

Vici Okla John Peard Camargo Woodward Jack Peard Henry Jones Pete Jones Paddy June Denman Supply

Will Push Campaign For Liquor Control

Oklahoma City August 3 PM J Rinehart chairman of the Oklahoma committee for liquor control announced a vigorous campaign for a proposed amendment at the November general election to regulate tax and control liquor sales. Campaign committees of businessmen and taxpayers are being organized in all 77 counties. He argued the issue is taxation and control of a large liquor business and not a moral question. He noted liquor would be taxed and cited that forty five states have legalized sale under restrictions while Oklahoma Kansas and Mississippi remain dry.

Oklahoma City J. Rinehart Oklahoma Committee For Liquor Control Oklahoma Rinehart Kansas Mississippi

Taxpayers seek remedy for a bad situation not liquor law

A quoted statement describes a genuine taxpayer effort to fix a faulty situation rather than pursuing a liquor interests measure. The remark frames the issue as public interest driven and seeks corrective action.

Two Victims Of Traffic Mishaps In Ada Hospitals

Two men and a boy were hospitalized after traffic accidents Sunday in Oklahoma. Lee Younts, 12, of Roff, suffered a skull fracture but showed improvement after a collision on state highway 12 near Roff as Esther Ballinger swerved to avoid him. D. Randy Cox, 20, of Tuttle, was listed with a fractured left leg and possible internal injuries after a hitchhiking incident near Atoka.

Lee Younts Roff Esther Ballinger Tahlequah Young Younts Lee Randy Cox Tuttle Atoka

Oklahoma Oil Production Rises to 413 850 Barrels Daily

Oklahoma crude oil output increased by 10 225 barrels per day in the last week, reaching 413 850 barrels daily, according to the Tulsa World.

Tulsa Okla Oklahoma The Tulsa World

Imposter Poses as Oklahoma Deputy in Hat Heist

Columbus report says a man posing as an Oklahoma City deputy sheriff used the disguise for publicity. He claimed theft of his hat and six shooter to cash $25 in counterfeit checks before vanishing. Police traced the badge to a true officer in St Louis.

Columbus Oklahoma Oklahoma City Tixey Frank S. Smith St. Louis

Anti Noise Law Could Push Milk Deliveries to Daytime

Louisville dealers plan a Wednesday meeting to discuss daytime milk deliveries under a new anti noise ordinance. Acting Mayor Andrew Broaddus noted milkmen may be violating the rule after a milkman was shot and wounded when a homeowner mistook him for a burglar.

Louisville Andrew Broaddus

Oklahoma A M College Firemen Conference Opens August

Stillwater Oklahoma A M college announces the annual instructors conference and short course for Oklahoma firemen will open August 12.

Stillwater Oklahoma A. M. College Oklahoma Firemen

Oklahoma Republicans push straight ticket plan for 1920 style gains

Oklahoma Republicans plot to ride a straight ticket to power similar to the 1920 landslide. State Chairman T. R. Blaine backs Willkie supporters voting Republican for president and Congress, citing past GOP wins and the need to win congressional seats.

Ferguson and Willkie Take Colorado Mountain Vacation

Mr and Mrs Jo Ferguson and Mr and Mrs Wendell Willkie are spending a vacation period on the mountain tops of Colorado according to a local brief.

Pawnee Jo Ferguson Wendell Willkie Colorado

Partisan Roose velt and Willkie fans clash in Oklahoma City shows

Partisan followers of Mr. Roose velt and Mr. Willkie stage a spontaneous popularity contest in newsreels. Hisses and boos greet each candidate as their pictures appear. Political-minded crowds assemble almost nightly at Oklahoma City picture shows.

Fort Supply flood control dam project to begin

Fort Supply, Aug. 5. Work will start within two weeks on the final phase of the 5.5 million dollar Fort Supply flood control dam. Leo Sanders of Oklahoma City predicts about 600 workers will be employed almost continually on the project for the next two years.

Leo Sanders Oklahoma City

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