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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1943
Page
8
Barry recovers from fever on the estancias in a tropical setting and joins Allison and two montadores to survey a zapote grove. She reveals plans to show him her root caps while keeping a pistol ready against bushmasters as they venture toward the jungle.
Barry seethes as Alli son argues in the jungle while a chiclero works a zigzag cut along a zapote tree. She notes poison drips on the visor and plans to get goggles. The pair clash over motives but stay intrigued as the chicle flows and tension lingers.
Barry, Renaldo, and Allison share a candlelit jungle dinner as Allison revisits her father’s past with Renaldo. Barry wrestles with danger and duty while Renaldo reveals affection and long held memories, hinting at tensions and loyalties in the Pam Light estate.
Graduation week at East Central State includes a Sunday night baccalaureate in the college auditorium with Rev. Roy V. Harp of Oklahoma City delivering a message urged seniors to pursue their best suited work. Governor Kerr will give the commencement address Friday morning.
letter-essay note contrasts expecting gifts for newborns with a humorous idea that some father someday will pass the hat instead of cigars when twins arrive. It reflects playful social commentary on family celebrations.
Oklahoma City June 28 Pi-Ben Bailey Ray 44 an ice pick wielding burglar with a parole record faced new charges Detectives said he threatened women with a knife one woman alleged rape Ray was picked up for investigation of attempted rape and committed to the state penitentiary June 26 1942 He had two seven year terms for first degree burglary and had been paroled last December 19 Recommendations to revoke parole were noted by officials Ray formerly lived in El Reno He is survived by his widow daughter and grandson with numerous pallbearers named for the funeral
Augustus William Gus Lemp 49 owner of the Gus Lemp Sign Co in Ada died at his home 908 South Cherry from a heart attack Sunday. Funeral set for Tuesday 2:30 p.m. at First Christian Church with Dr A Linscheid officiating. Lemp, a New York City native, was a civic volunteer and Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce leader. He served as a director in the Ada community.
Norman June 28 Robert W. Bradley a 62 year old insurance agent died unexpectedly today after a heart attack at his home. He previously worked as an Ada insurer for 20 years and served as president of the Ada school board. Survived by wife Clara Lea Long and daughter Margaret L. Bradley. sons Ensign Robert Bradley Milton H. Bradley Carter Bradley Glenn Bradley and Joe Allen Bradley.
Local rationing board begins mailing TT gasoline books to applicants while renewals for A books start soon. Chairman Ben L. Morrison says TT books replace current T books held by truck operators and urges patience as all TT mailings cannot go out the same day.
PORT PIERCE Florida June 28 K H Thomas of Claremore Oklahoma is among nine seamen at the U S naval amphibious training base who received commendation awards for saving the life of an airplane crewman during offshore maneuvers in June.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports mixed early returns on miners returning to pits. Ohio shows most UMWA members back, several Indiana and Kentucky districts report gains, while Pennsylvania anthracite and some Jones and Laughlin mines lag. Overall idle miners estimated near 200000 with 300000 at work.
A man dressed as an Indian appeared from a storm sewer in McAlester and claimed his brother Tom was below. Firemen pulled him from the canal outlet. police suspected intoxication and detained him in the cooler.
New WAACs at Blackwell Field in Waco Texas attend their first post dance. The following day an announcement declares that dancing classes will be held for male soldiers starting immediately.
The Cincinnati government announces a drastic change in office supplies using slips and pins replaced by string and scrap paper. Officials claim both sides of letterheads are now used and filing cabinets of wood or fiber are standard, signaling a cost cutting or symbolic move.
Pontotoc County will be represented at the livestock judging contest at the Turner Ranch on July 2 starting at 10 30 a m Five county boys will judge ten Hereford classes on beef conformation. Team members include Bobbie Nance Floyd Robbins Clyde Wingard George Smith and Roland Wilson. Prizes total 250 in cash for the 4 H club contest.
The Southwest prepares a brief for lower freight rates to be presented to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Southwestern steering committee of officials and freight experts has held hearings regionwide on alleged discriminatory rates. C B Bee, Oklahoma Corporation Commission special counsel, attended the session in Austin.
Mrs Mary West postmaster reports July 5 will have no rural deliveries and only one city delivery. Post office window open 8 to 12 a.m. Stores closed for Independence Day so no mail in city business districts. mail will be placed in boxes at the post office.
A brief note explains dogs no longer eat dog food as wieners take ration stamps and prices rise.
Stillwater June 29 Special Dr H C Smith warns improper disposal of dead animals threatens war effort and public health. He cites rendering works as primary source of oils and proteins and urges turning over carcasses. if buried seven feet deep, cover with logs and lime. burning suggested where burial impractical especially in mountains.
En route to the Upper Yangtze front, a U.S. reporter details Chinese soldiers endurance with two pounds of rice daily, some vegetables, limited meat, and pay scales from private to general. The article highlights rain, marches, and morale amid war conditions.
Summer heat has locals craving sunlit shores and sandy escapes as coastal venues report rising beach visits and outdoor plans. The shift in mood signals a broad move toward leisure season activities and travel planning.
Agricultural chemist findings from Oklahoma A and M College show that young green forage cut in spring or fall yields higher carotene levels, the vitamin A precursor. Dark curing preserves about 20 percent more carotene than field sun curing, while drying greatly reduces carotene content.
City police logged nine arrests over the weekend with three drunk in one group, four tied to fighting incidents, and two men taken to the station for investigation. This was the liveliest period this month compared with prior weekends.
Houston June 28 The southwest enters the U S rubber effort with a new plant producing Buna S the key synthetic rubber material. Baytown plant starts production contributing 30 000 tons toward an 800 000 ton annual goal set by Rubber Director William Jeffers.
A 20 car train carrying 703 Polish refugees moved toward Mexico from Tucson on June 29. Brought together in Siberia after the German Russian partition, most travelers are women and children who will settle in an as yet undesignated village to run their own farms.
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