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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1940
Page
3
Molly and Johnny cope with Jean’s departure and a love triangle as Jean plans to leave for Boston and Molly faces a potential romance with Andre Masters. The Reynolds cameo and a theater production stir tensions while amateur drama clashes with ambition amid Cape Cod memories.
Johnny guards a Reynolds cameo lent for Mrs Lyons play as Molly schemes to use it as a Broadway wedge. Jean resists selling it while Molly hints at marriage and a future beyond the summer. The Cape reviews praise Molly, and dreams of October work loom for Johnny and Molly.
Fifteen army truckloads of National Guardsmen returned to Ada after three weeks of simulated warfare on a Louisiana site. Units included Battery C 160th Field Artillery and the 18th battery at Roff with nearby headquarters, as they resume 12 months training in the U S army amid awaiting call up news.
Ada's Glenwood principal Howard P. Rice, a first lieutenant in the 189th Field Artillery, will mobilize with the Oklahoma National Guard. He plans to train at Fort Sill and will withdraw if stationed away from family, judging pay and living costs against duty. Rice has led Glenwood for five years and remains linked to Roff schools and guard unit.
William E. Easterwood a Texas capitalist died after a three week illness. Funeral services will be held in Dallas on Thursday. Easterwood had three airports named for him in Marlin Mexia and Mineral Wells.
Joe L. Richman aged 50 of 809 E Tenth Street Ada died at 9 am Saturday in a Sulphur hospital after four weeks illness due to a brain hemorrhage. He was a World War II veteran rig builder and a Nazarene church member. Funeral at 2 pm from Criswell chapel with burial at Memorial Park cemetery. Survived by wife Lois, son Bill, daughter Hazel, three brothers S J Richmon Ada S G Richmon Boston J C Richmon Cambridge sister Mrs Mary Doyle Denton and father H G Richman Carter Ridge Tenn.
An old time gospel meeting begins September 2 at Free Will Baptist Church Cedar Grove. Rev. T A Sammons of Ada will conduct services after reporting success in summer meetings.
Oklahoma City August 24. Chairman Reford Bond of the corporation commission announced a sharp reduction in freight rates for grain and grain products, mainly flour, from Oklahoma to Texas and on to North Atlantic ports. The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the change on a 9 to 4 vote, with Kansas likely seeking rehearing. The new schedule cuts Enid rates 9 cents a hundred and lowers basic territory rates from 60 to 51 cents, improving Oklahoma millers' competitive position. Bond says the move should raise demand for Oklahoma wheat and help local mills and farmers.
Jim Rea a genial Ada business man and former Okmulgee Light Horsemen member tried to steal an Indiana Trading license placard. He was abducted paraded through Tulsa in a cage then released and chased home. He later tried to trade the placard for coffee and oil for his joints.
Alabama health department survey finds about two thirds of fatal farm accidents in the past six years happened in the home setting. The study highlights dangers on farms in Montgomery and across the state.
A compact Ada News classified item notes greater returns and vested values. It highlights financial terms and local ad opportunities with emphasis on yield and investment terms.
Oklahoma Governor Phillips names J B Dudley as special attorney to handle the Grand River dam land condemnation suit at Claremore. The GRDA seeks to condemn 2000 acres valued around 281 802 with state funds possibly saving road money. Trial set for September 17 amid pending Supreme Court ruling on Judge Johnson.
Lew Wentz, national Republican committeeman and Tulsa event chair, discussed Willkie reception plans with Ralph Jerome from national headquarters. Jerome then left for Amarillo. Wentz will travel to Tulsa to meet local leaders. Henryetta notes W. T. Robertson of Okemah filed suit to restrain E. L. Wright of Texas from using a patent on an oil field pump.
R. W. Archer, 17, farm youth near Tupelo, died from a skull fracture after falling from a horse during calf roping and being dragged for nearly a mile. He suffered rope burns, bruises, and abrasions. Funeral held at Birds Prairie with Rev. Hunter officiating. Survived by parents Aubrey and six sisters Birdie Marie Wanda Lula Bell May Shockey and Cogburn.
Governor Phillips stated Oklahoma’s conscription machinery could slide into action once Congress passes the measure drafting men for the armed forces. He noted personnel studies are done and will announce the staff when conscription becomes law. He also said conscription boards would likely be organized in each county.
Col. C. A. Holden, senior national guard officer in Tulsa, said the Oklahoma guard could be converted in 90 days into a first class army able to hold its own on this or any continent. He cited needs for equipment and conditioning and noted equipment for mobilization will be ready and there is sufficient armament to start training.
Weatherman W E Pitt calls Monday good and hot with a high of 95 and low of 74. A scattered thunder shower forecast offered relief from heat for the region. Sunday reached 92 after a week under 86, and Monday clouds suggested showers to come.
The state school land commission sold 86 of 94 farms at auction in Beaver and Dewey counties, with sales exceeding appraised value. A Sept. 10 sale is planned in Jefferson County for six tracts. Perry resident Jack Smith, a state trooper, scored 92 of 100 in pistol practice Saturday.
Carl M. White, an Oklahoma Baptist University alumnus, was appointed head librarian at the University of Illinois and will begin duties on September 1. He previously held a similar post at the University of North Carolina.
Ada public library, housed in a two year old building funded by local and Public Works Administration money, shows a need for more books. The current collection totals about 4 000 with 1 000 reference works. next year’s budget plans 6 080 with roughly 2 400 for books and magazines to fill shelves and reduce gaps.
Earl G. Harrison, director of alien registration, said the government is ready to begin tomorrow the registration and fingerprinting of 3,600,000 aliens in large cities. Some smaller cities lack full post office gear, and officials say preparation time was shorter than ideal. Non citizens who leave or naturalize before December 26 need not register, and those registering for visas need not register again. Embassy and legation staff must register, as do Filipino nationals, since the law covers all non citizens.
Fire at 401 West 17th Sunday at 2 30 a m nearly totaled an unoccupied rental house. Firemen found flames on arrival and could not quench the blaze. Ownership is listed as W W ae gin and loss figures are being certified, per Fire Chief Eddy.
Walter Colbert and Miss Billie Lee from Fittstown wed. T Benson and Miss Mary Caroline Rodgers, both of Ada, appear in the license list. Allen Rice and Miss Modell Lee, both of Francis, also licensed. Wendell Sharron Winn and Helen Rose Rogers from A L Walker and Miss Guila ree pm of Stone Bluff are listed.
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