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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1939
Page
5
Washington dispatch outlines federal plans to begin monthly retirement pensions under the social security act, with January payments starting February 1. Estimates indicate 1940 will see about one million beneficiaries, averaging around $26 for single men and higher for married workers, with a top benefit of $85 under certain earnings and coverage conditions.
Special investigators reported to the Dies committee that the Hollywood film world harbored communists or their supporters. A survey, in committee hands, lists actors and actresses as members or backers and alleges front groups influence in California and Washington state governments. The panel weighing public release amid pending eight day expiry.
In Cameron County Texas two missing hunters identified as J. B. White of Harlengen and John Bureh were found slain on a ranch east of Combes. Sheriff J A Goolsby said Buckshot killed both men as they sat in brush. Searchers aided by dogs and three airplanes faced cold drizzle during the hunt.
McClain County estimates say Patsy No. 1 James will produce about 1,000 barrels daily without acidization or cleaning. The north offset to Patsy No. 1 James is being rigged and expected to start December 29. West offset Patsy No. 1 James rigging up by Wednesday. two more wells will bring the McClain pool into production as two major oil firms plan pipeline connections. In Cleveland County Delaney No. 1 Fortuna is drilling at 7,550 feet in the lime formation as Woop land lies between 7,600 and 7,700 feet.
President Roosevelt issued a proclamation ending the suspension of marketing quotas on sugar. He noted hoarding has ceased and prices have fallen to prewar levels. The United States will revert to a 90 cent duty on Cuban sugar, down from $1.50 during the suspension.
Ruby Keeler told Superior Judge Thomas C. Gould that her husband Al Jolson ridiculed and embarrassed her, admitting the private life of the Jolsons was not as melodious as the songs. She sought a divorce, describing the difficulties and distress she endured in their marriage.
Miss Keeler described a pattern of belittling remarks, social isolation, and coercive behavior by her husband. She said he mocked her opinions, forced her to entertain guests alone, refused conversations, and would rage at her, sometimes keeping her awake all night with name-calling.
Worcester police report a Christmas dinner shooting leaving Benjamin Jaques and Edward Heritzler wounded. Stella Jaques, 42, held on $30,000 bond for assault with intent to kill after bursting in and firing a .22 pistol at her estranged husband and Mrs Heritzler. Her motive cited as jealousy over friendship.
Two men were struck while examining a minor crash near Sapulpa. The Rev Joseph Head 39 of Oklahoma City suffered a possible shoulder fracture and scalp wounds, taken to a Tulsa hospital. A G Davis Sapulpa man sustained possible internal injuries and was moved to a Sapulpa hospital. Highway Patrolman Cullen Raley said the pair were discussing damages when struck by a passing car.
Oklahoma City, Dec. 26. LP District Court Judge Arnold announced a pre trial discussion of a dozen civil cases set for jury trial to streamline procedure. The plan, patterned after the federal system, aims to speed trials and save state and client costs. About thirty attorneys were told that January 5 would tackle preliminary motions and legal arguments to narrow issues without prejudice, potentially avoiding unnecessary juries and witness calls.
A Oklahoma detective endures a Christmas present pair of cowboy boots that would not come off as he slept in them. His wife helped remove them after a night in their bed and help from a partner and neighbors. Denver records mark a private funeral for Wilberforce J. Whiteman, father of Paul Whiteman, with services on Christmas Day in Denver.
Oklahoma City December 26 The state highway commission will allocate about 12 million dollars for road construction in 1940 with most funds for completing major highways The plan includes closing gaps on U S routes 62 and 283 and improving 76 64 and 60 as well as surfacing the northwest road to Okarche and No 33 west of Kingfisher A new federal aid map for 1941 will be prepared and No 13 from Ada to Asher will be improved under an agreement with the federal bureau of roads A direct route from Oklahoma City to Asher to serve southeastern traffic is planned in due course to a faster link into the capital
Four persons received emergency treatment at city hospitals during the holidays from automobile accidents. Mr and Mrs Tom Arrington of 401 West Fifteenth were struck by a four car driven by Dee Maddox of Denver Colorado. They suffered severe head cuts and bruises but were released the same evening and rest at A J Arrington home. Maddox not held by authorities. H M Sinare and Lula Sinare of Seminole were injured when their car, returning from a local taxi, collided with another vehicle west of the city on Highway 19 just before eight oclock. Both cars were badly damaged. The Linards, former Ada residents, went to Seminole after treatment.
Former Ada resident Miss Francens Naylor Mounts suffered two broken arms a broken nose and facial lacerations in a Saturday automobile collision about nine miles from Seminole on the way to visit her parents in Ada. She was reported resting well Tuesday at Valley View hospital with husband Virgil Mounts and their daughter Carol Jan of Kingfisher uninjured.
Governor Phillips reported December 26 that many business men promised to pay income taxes early in 1940 to help keep Oklahoma on a cash basis. Banks join the effort, aiding the state to avoid non payable warrants as school fund payments approach heavy loads.
Senator George W. Norris, age 78, announces he will not run again when his present term ends in 1943. After 37 years in Congress, he states his work is done and that friends understand he will not be sought for another term.
Red Roberts led Stonewall with 12 points as Goodall tallied five baskets and two free throws. Durant rallied after halftime, turning an 11 to 6 halftime deficit into a 20 to 17 victory behind Clay Haggard seven points Herd six and Turnbull five.
Berlin reports Hitler walked across the frontier into France while Christmas with German forces in the West. It says this was the Fuehrer’s first foot on French soil since 1918 and places him near Spicheren Heights between Saarbruecken and Forbach. He promoted a captain to major as he departed at dusk.
Enid Oklahoma will gain a 2,000,000 bushel wheat elevator from Union Equity Cooperative Exchange, boosting total storage to 14,280,000 bushels. Fort Worth leads the southwest with 15,000,000. Wichita, St. Joseph, Hutchinson, and Galveston follow with smaller capacities. The plant will be ready for the 1940 harvest season, expanding Union Equity’s total capacity to 5,250,000 bushels.
Wallace defends the certificate plan of processing taxes as a method to stimulate business activity and aid consumers. He rejects claims the plan is a regressive tax and says it aims to align prices and farm incomes with broader parity goals amid agriculture’s revenue lag.
The Christmas period brought violent death to at least 593 people nationwide, including 15 in Oklahoma. Snow and slick highways caused most traffic fatalities, with Oklahoma recording six road deaths and other causes including a freight train boiler explosion, gun violence, drowning in an abandoned well, and a switch engine strike. Illinois led states with 60 deaths, while Chicago logged over 1,400 traffic accidents.
Ada News reports a late influx of entries for the Christmas lighting contest. Judges faced tougher scoring as many displays showed striking beauty and clever design across divisions. Winners receive cash prizes with firsts to Mrs. A. G. Gaar and Mrs. L. J. Barton among others.
Henry L Doherty, 69, president of Cities Service Oil, died at Temple University hospital Philadelphia after arthritis illness since 1927. Widow present. his final years marked by fruitful research work.
Ada officials pressed a probe into a Saturday night robbery at S and Q Clothiers. Burglars opened the safe using a printed combination, taking over $1,000 in cash. a combination copy was found beside the safe and the combination had been kept in a filing cabinet. No fingerprints or clues were found. the cash register remained untouched. Officials estimate total loss near $1,500 after the store, busy with Christmas shoppers, was entered through a second-floor office area.
Congressman Lyle Boren said he would not back the proposed transfer of Houston Wright NYA director to Washington without Wrights consent. Bruce G Carter would likely get Wrights post, but only if fair to Wright. Senator Josh Lee earlier tried to replace Wright with Don Nicholson, but was blocked by Oklahoma delegation.
Oklahoma gardeners are advised that indolobutyric acid rooting compounds can boost cuttings but should be used at half strength for Oklahoma. Extension specialist McGinnis notes standard northern formulas are too strong. Seminole County resident A R Tuggle reports success using half-strength solution and sterile sand for starting cuttings.
A heavy snow blanket, from 1 to 14 inches, covered Ada and surrounding areas Tuesday night, bringing .12 inches of moisture in places. The storm reached Colorado, New Mexico, Texas panhandle, Kansas, Wyoming, and Missouri valleys, with Oklahoma totals around .75 inches for the month and about an inch in the southeast. Officials warn more moisture is needed to sustain wheat, though some relief is reported for dry ponds and creeks.
Henry C Cassidy discusses the Maginot line guns on the Western Front December 26 as French artillery counters German raiding tactics. Officers say forts' fire covers the five mile frontier between Maginot and Siegfried lines, testing prior plans for German penetration.
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