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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1938

Page

3

Serial Story Lovers Aweigh in Navy Romance

Judy Alcott faces a choice between Dwight, her lover, and Jack, a devoted friend. Dwight plots to win Marvel, daughter of a wealthy naval family, while Judy hosts a party that backfires. After Dwight pressures Judy, Jack confesses love, prompting a painful moment as Judy resists while unsure of her future.

Judy Alcott Admleni Dwigmt Caml Eelul-Ninblloun Daly Jack Nanley Jove Marvel Jack Dwight Indy Ber Haniy Ron Wil Joy Alcott Judy Sack Cours Los Angeles the Coronado Lene Udy Admiral Haneahan Captain Lane Washington Diane Navy

Ship Wreck Survivors Tell Graphic Story Of Danger

Two Patterson shipwreck survivors told of a brutal storm that drove the vessel ashore near Cape Fairweather. Chief Engineer Clair McDowell and Third Mate Steve Johnson described deaths, a week on a desolate beach camp, and a perilous lifeboat escape shaping a desperate rescue by pilot Sheldon Simmons who landed his seaplane and ferried survivors to safety.

Juneau Alaska Sercy Pattersons Sheldon Simmons Clair McDowell Seattle Steve Johnson Ketchikan Patterson Gustaf Swanson James Moore

Accident Victims Remain In Hospital After Saturday Crash

Two elderly men injured in a Saturday traffic accident remained in Ada hospital Monday night. J H Kuykendall, 70, somewhat improved with a broken leg and minor lacerations, was resting as well as could be expected after being struck while crossing Mississippi at Ninth. J E Bratcher, 68, with a severe head wound and other lacerations, was about the same with no improvement. Bratcher was found on highway 19, a mile west of Ada, in a suspected hit and run case under investigation by highway patrol and county officers. A marriage license was issued to Paul C Anderson, 23, and Dorothy James, 7, both of Atoka.

J. H. Kuykendall North Beard Mississippi J. E. Bratcher Ada Bratcher

One of New Kansas Wells Extends Pool

Six new oil wells completed in Kansas extend the Catalena pool in Russell county, with potential production near 7 930 barrels daily. Wells listed span Barton, Ellsworth, McPherson, and Russell counties, detailing operators, pools, locations, depths, and approximate daily outputs. A stray line notes a large elephant consuming 100 to 125 pounds of hay daily plus other foods.

New Kansas Wichita Kas Catalena Russell County Barton County Shell Lyerman South Trapp NEC Arbuckie Sinclai Prairie L. Hoffman South Trap Eichman Schneider Pool Vankey-Stearns No Krug Coralena Kansas City

Four Injured In Crash At Wewoka South Edge

WEWOKA December 20 Four persons were injured two critically when two cars collided on a sleet covered highway at the citys southern edge. Injured include L C Clayton 70 Sasakwa in critical condition with skull fracture and brain concussion Oscar Clayton 17 his son with broken ribs and minor scalp wound Acie George 25 Wewoka in critical condition with brain concussion and possible skull fracture and Mrs BY Sawyer 85 Wewoka with compound fracture of left leg and fractures of jaws serious but not critical

Wewoka L. C. Clayton Sasakwa Oscar Clayton Acie George Wewaka Sawyer

Chain Store Tax Bill to Be Introduced in Legislature

Oklahoma City December 20 A CP A bill to place a graduated tax on chain stores will be introduced to the seventeenth legislature George Miskovsky Oklahoma county representative said today A similar bill drew attention in the sixteenth session but died in conference committee The proposed bill is sponsored by Oklahoma independent merchants It will exclude filling stations and lumber yards from its provisions

Oklahoma City George Miskovsky Oklahoma Oklahoma Independent Merchants

Poultry Raising Becomes Real Business on the Farm

A Mississippi county farming feature explains chick management as a business. It stresses controlled incubation, strong brooding in the first three weeks, sanitation, and attentive feeding. It offers flock turnover figures for a 150 hen setup and recommends portable brooder houses for sanitation and ease of cleaning.

Pontotoc County

First Quisider in Coster Case Taken by Law

Federal agents arrest Benjamin Simon, ally of F. Donald Coster, linked to the 1914 poultry racket and once involved in McKesson and Robbins. Simon, a former minor official, faces an open conspiracy charge as details emerge about Coster’s past and plan in munitions.

New York Benjamin Simon F. Donald Coster McKesson and Robbins Philip Musica Simon Brian McMahon United States Coster Musica Fairfield, Conn

Community Barn Nears Completion at County Fairgrounds

Charles Zorn from the fair board said the community barn and caretaker’s house at the county fairgrounds are nearly finished. The barn has 28 stalls and sits on the southeast corner of the grounds.

Charles Zorn Fair Board

Soviet envoy presses France on wartime pledge

Paris report cites Soviet Ambassador Jacob Souritz asking Foreign Minister Georges Bidault for a clear statement on whether France would fight under their mutual military alliance if Ukraine independence movements led to war. Souritz criticized Bonnet's deputies speech stressing France's readiness to repel aggression.

Paris Jacob Souritz Sab Sourtz Georges Berinet Chamber of Deputies Bonnet Roumania Poland France Europe

American To Work On Refugee Plan

London dispatch reports Geo. Rublee American executive director of the international refugee office invited to Berlin to discuss plans to move about 70,090 Jews from Germany. He aims to counter Schacht’s proposal and a German idea allowing up to 20 percent of wealth to be moved, contingent on recipient countries accepting more German goods.

London Geo. Rublee International Refugee Office Berlin Germany Hjalmar Schacht Reichs Bank

Draft Report For County Agent Office

The annual report details 1938 activities of County Agent J B Hill Home Demonstration Agent Jessie Morgan and Assistant County Agent Wayne Cinnamon. The document will be finished by January 1 and copied to Washington A and M College Stilwater and the county commissioners board.

J.B. Hill Jessie Morgan Wayne Cinnamon Washington, D. C A. and M. College Stilwater Board of County Commissioners

Bet They're Glad This Is All Over

Springfield dispatch reports Fred Spickner and J. G. Blount, Tulsa, fined 350 each and bought out of state licenses after arraignment for possessing 84 quail and two doves. They were among six caught at a highway intersection. licenses expire soon and new 1939 licenses go on sale tomorrow.

Springfield Fred Spickner J. G. Blount Tulsa Okla Justice of the Peace Cavation Blount

Bids Opened for Grade Crossing Signals in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City dec 20 state highway commission bids for flashing light signals at KO and G railway Walnut street Calvin and Speer street Dustin were led by Richards and Mullinix with 2849 and 2764 dollars. Additional text mentions various relics, mermaids and a jab at international disputes, ending with a tam day joke.

Oklahoma City State Highway Commission Richards and Mullinix KO and G Railway Walnut Street Calvin

Funds Audit Set to Determine County Claims

County Auditor Bernard Goodall said the county funds audit is complete and due for release by January 1. The report covers unpaid claims, with a legal memo by Jack Langford of the state examiner’s office. Payments will follow fund priorities as available, after reviewing a 1937-38 year’s appropriations and relaying the method to County Attorney and Commissioners for ruling.

Bernard Goodall Goodall Jack Langford State Examiner and Inspector’s

State official to review funds request for county relief

Goodall declined to comment on the number of claims that can be paid or the amount of expenditures exceeding funds. He said a rough draft of his report will likely be completed this week and sent to the state examiner and inspector's office for typing.

Able Goodall Aifee

Army estimates engine life at 1900 to 2000 hours

Army officials estimate the hour-life of an airplane engine between 1900 and 2000 hours with six overhaulings anticipated in that period.

Army

Check forger is returned to Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City December 24. GPS T Smith 20 of Omaha is returned after a Texas arrest for forgery. He faced charges of forging endorsements on federal 175 dollar checks at Norman on December 2. Secret Service agent John Osborn said Smith forged a cotton acreage reduction check intended for farmer JT Smith near Herman at Norman office.

Oklahoma City T. Smith Omaha Norman Waco Texas John Osborn Secret Service Smith Jjt Herman Ofice

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