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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
2
A slack peace court day shows democracy in action as citizens discuss illness remedies and weather. An old gentleman recalls typhoid and age, while a bewhiskered man jokes about home remedies and the cold weather outside. The piece highlights free discussion and civic liberty.
About 150 Konawa area farmers have entered soil conservation agreements with the Konawa Soil Conservation district. Idle land, totaling 934 acres, will be developed into cultivated fields, permanent pastures, hay meadows, woodland, and other uses. Since Nov. 1, 1938, district activity has drawn 443 farmers covering 66,452 acres, with 12 farms already planning 2,920 acres.
Lt Col Raymond Barton commands the enemy force in the first major battle of the Sixth Division during Georgia maneuvers this week. Ada high school valedictorian in 1907, he entered West Point as the first of five Ada boys to graduate from the academy, and has since seen varied service.
Stillwater reports higher prices may offset January crop shortfalls in 1940 Oklahoma wheat. J Carl Wright notes crop insurance covers three fourths of average production for 23 284 insured growers totaling 8 372 880 bushels. 1931 yield worth about 24 million at 33 cents per bushel. 16 076 farmers hold 13 116 203 bushels as security loans. C D Walker cites potential net gains from loans and current prices plus agricultural adjustment payments.
Elder A D West and Mrs West moved from Wayne to Ada where he will devote full time to public duties. He is pastor of Bethel Primitive Baptist church Ada and moderator of the First Primitive Baptist Association of Oklahoma. He has long served rural churches across several states and logged 8100 miles in early 1934 attending funerals.
Salt Lake City report states John Markham a 26 year old Salt Lake City barber was sentenced to death by firing squad with a March 9, 1940 execution date. Utah law allows choice between hanging or gunfire. Markham refused to choose and will be executed by gunfire for the fatal holdup of 2 G Smith, an elderly news stand proprietor, on November 25.
Elmer Chandler commissioner of District No 1 says he will not approve any county land sale for less than one dollar per acre. He wants land returned to the tax rolls and notes he speaks only for his district. He does not know fellow commissioners George Collins and W F Morris' views.
Funeral services were held for two farm children killed in a fire that destroyed their three room frame home six miles west of El Reno Oklahoma. Mother Mrs John E Holland had gone to milk and returned to find the house in ashes. Charred remains were those of seven month old Redford and three year old Lottie Louise. The third child Emmett six was at school and father a WPA worker was at work on a farm to market road project.
Byng high school edged Carr City 28 to 24 on the Carr City floor. Patterson led Byng with seven field goals as the win tightens their Pontotoc conference grip while Byng eyes a home clash with Stonewall next Friday.
In a girls game Vanoss edged Fitzhugh 24 to 23 after Crane sank a decisive free throw amid crowd noise. The boys match saw Vanoss win 43 to 29 as they led 16-12 at halftime and pulled away late, with Crane scoring late to seal the win.
Oklahoma City January payroll delays loom as 38 state institutions may withhold pay for weeks. Six institutions beat a January 4 claim deadline, including the University of Oklahoma and University Hospital. remaining hospitals, colleges, and penal facilities await funds after the big school aid payment. Additional million-dollar claims for secondary aid and primary homestead exemptions further darken the state's finances.
Oil officials plan a March and April production reduction to ease a 10,000,000 barrel gasoline surplus. Texas chairman Ernest Thompson said stocks were 84.3 million barrels, with heating oil demand rising. The Wichita meeting will review state plans and require underpash storage data, as states oppose federal control.
Commissioner reported to Governor Phillips that the highway patrol criminal division seized and destroyed 19 118 pints of whiskey during October November and December in a broad crackdown.
Washington reports new rules curb sale of rubbing alcohol amid concerns of a rising drink culture. Internal Revenue agents found rubbing alcohol used as a beverage in hobos camps and waterfront dives, prompting voluntary production cuts by manufacturers and tighter sale limits after a 30 day disposal period.
The Coal County Chamber of Commerce executive board elected T.P. Crim as president Judge G. T. Ralls as vice president and Harry Hart as secretary manager for 1940. Hart won the post for the third straight year.
Mr. Bloom arrived in Atoka from Oklahoma City over two years ago and has driven many improvements in various lines. Atoka County leads Oklahoma in out of state tag sales as Joe Ralls, the local tag agent, keeps his office open day and night reporting 153 out of state truck tags issued by Tuesday afternoon.
The Francis area reports several oil tests with No 1 Chandler toping at 2411 feet and 2412 feet, estimated 235 barrel output per day, while Minton and Osborne No 1 Chandler drills at 2220 feet and aims to top the Gil crease sand around 2360 to 2370 feet. Senora No 2 Tucker shows Viola at 2424 feet, with expected 2350 feet, and Senora No 1 Tucker deepened to 2373 feet producing 314 barrels in two hours after acidizing. The Byars Pool region sees Patsy Oil Co set surface pipe on No 1 Bishastan in McClain county. The Simpson Roadhouse No 1 Susan James in 16-5n-3e is a possible commercial producer, with pipe at 3590 feet and Viola lime top at 3650 feet.
Juvenile authorities intervened in the May-and-December marriage of 15 year old Dolores Valencia and 62 year old WPA worker John Wells. Wells remained jailed as probation planned to annul the union, based on New Mexico law allowing 16 as the age of consent. Dolores stated she was tired of Wells and did not want to return to him.
Summary of a 1939 county health program led by Dr. Ivan E. Bigler notes widespread impact across Ada and Pontotoc counties. The health unit, with private physicians and officials, tackled outbreaks including Vincenti angina and rabies, immunized thousands against smallpox, diphtheria, and typhoid, and established local health centers to promote preventive care and education.
Houston report from Oil Weekly cites a total around 1.0 billion dollars for 1940 drilling and equipment. Ray Dudley notes a about 35 million rise from last year and expects about 15 thousand wells on the pump. Texas and Louisiana lead drilling. Illinois and Oklahoma show modest changes.
OKLAHOMA CITY Jan 20 Frank Dudley assistant state attorney general was appointed by Governor Phillips to succeed Dick Jones as attorney for the state tax commission. Dudley's career spans Carter county attorney 1925 to 1929 assistant attorney general since, with a wartime US service record. The move raises his pay from 4000 to 4306 annually, while Williamson said no immediate replacement will be named.
Fort Smith Ark January 20 UPL A federal grand jury is investigating alleged illicit liquor activities and may result in multiple indictments forthcoming. Authorities say several individuals are under scrutiny as the probe proceeds, with charges anticipated in the near future.
At a Pontotoc County Poultry Federation meeting Friday night, H G Ware of Oklahoma A and M spoke on reorganizing the county poultrymen and planning a pre camp. The federation aims to increase poultry production quality and keep detailed farm records to show profit or loss. Ware will return February 10 for further planning as several farm demonstration flocks are enrolled in Pontotoc County.
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