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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1939
Page
8
Rural communities report strong attendance at Parish Chapel singing Saturday and Sunday School. numerous local families visit relatives, move homes, and plan revival meetings with Rev Woods. isolated notes describe community gatherings, church events, baptisms, and daily life across Vanoss Owl Creek Lula and nearby areas.
Mrs Owens and Mrs Couch with Mrs Odor and Mr Odom visited Mr and Mrs Reed at Frisco Monday. C M Jackson and daughter Jewel Jackson with Mrs Couch and Johnnie and Raymond Jackson visited Tess Polk near Coalgate. Mrs Caltie Halton spent the weekend with her daughter Lon Cecil in Ada.
Multiple items report vrijed events across Oklahoma. Cherokee county youths plan a Riverside Park event July 21. Eleanor Franklin appointed music supervisor and band director at Checotah High School. watermelon wilt concerns prompt Dr. K Starr Chester to test resistant varieties with growers and the Grady county agent. Frank Eisenweis earns journalism proficiency award as Creek Nation Boy Scout. James Letham installed as master councilor of Muskogee DeMolays. Elsie Fern Allwhite of Blackwell receives Roosevelt thanks for a recent poem. National League of District Postmasters Oklahoma branch to hold its annual convention in NID next week led by Charles Hatfield of Hydro.
Russian born Harry Venzer a 45 year old grocery operator and war veteran was fined four dollars for two parking violations in Pittsburgh. Magistrate Anthony Lucas praised his patriotism and Venzer offered five dollars to buy an American flag. The court planned a flag dedication ceremony with Venzer likely to be invited.
President Roosevelt backs McNutt for a $22,000 federal security post, saying ability, not politics, should govern. Critics and allies alike debate if the nomination frees McNutt to campaign for the Democratic presidential nod while Senate leaders move quickly to confirm.
NEW YORK July 12 The Wall Street Journal surveys industry and commerce showing gains across many sectors Mail order and chain stores up 10 percent department stores 3 percent higher Replacement tire sales at a new high Miscellaneous improvements include auto sales building materials construction contracts machine tools copper production and chemical trades Orders for electrical equipment expanding Utilities third quarter profits expected up to 14 percent higher Steel operations solid Rail traffic and maintenance orders up Aircaft manufacturing spurt and airlines traffic holding Textile activity improves in cotton and steady in wool and rayon trades
State quirks Garber reports wagon theft partial, tongue found. Red Hill drivers alert as mule investigation details. Mary Jane Beach visits school board boss. goat eats car top fabric. Velma advertises 5th annual old settlers reunion with women pocket searching contest August 3 to 5. Anadarko cooling system plugged to heat up tenants at bank building.
Two groups from Garvin county rural communities convene in the Arbuckle Mountains at Price's Fall this week. County farm women gather for a two day culing while 4-H club members join the event Friday and Saturday.
C L Barker financial secretary announces new ice water system for students and staff. Two fountains operate in the administration building with one on each floor, more to come in the science building. Cold water also available in dormitories from a large reserve. installation cost is small though exact figures are not yet available.
Sixty one scouts and leaders arrived Monday for the annual Boy Scout camp in the rural area of the council. Fitzhugh members Pat Burnett and A. J. Martin attended with their sons, joined by Albert Horn, the new Fitzhugh superintendent and former scoutmaster. The camp included Allen scouts arriving by a school bus, and many parents from Roff and Fittstown. The first day saw earnest work and a memorable flag ceremony on the mountain conducted by several Williams family members, praised by visiting E. Gwin and R. W. Simpson for its beauty and suitability.
The State Equalization Board rejected Pontotoc county’s tax valuation for real and personal property while the Tax Commission pushed a 500000 increase. Across 36 counties, readings were rejected amid allegations some counties manipulate valuations. Pontotoc’s total 1939 valuation fell by 363830 from 1938, with personal property down and real property slightly up. Ada and other districts showed varied shifts, while many counties’ returns were retained or adjusted ahead of hearings.
Bruce Catton surveys Department of Agriculture questions from about 22,000 farmers. Farmers comment on farms, relief, and national policy, noting tractors, consolidation, and WPA relief. Some praise stability, others lament labor costs and fear of unemployment, with mixed views on government aid.
Dallas boxer Russell Buddy Scott confirms a rematch with Eddie Simms after a Chicago decision loss. He describes learning from the first bout and lists Thursday night clash with Jay Dee Turner in Dallas on KRLD and WBR. Turner weighs 215 to 220 pounds, Scott about 179 to 180. Scott notes his twins, now 17 months, are walking and talking and hopes to visit family soon.
Mr and Mrs Carson W Ham mond will think twice about leaving their dog in a car after their American spaniel chewed a window frame lever, crawled out, and returned to them with minor mouth cuts.
In Omaha Nebraska a 14 year old Kenneth Thompson tossed three cartridges into a fire. Three explosions occurred and he was hospitalized with wounds to the chest shoulder and thigh. He said he has learned his lesson and will not do it again.
East Central College adds a Bachelor of Arts in Music requiring 128 hours, 78 music and 50 academic. Freshmen follow a set curriculum across four years with major study, harmony, history, languages, and electives. The degree, a semi-fine arts option, differs from the A B in music which uses 48 hours of music.
Mrs Mamie M Rains age 4 of 4da passed away July 12 at 2 2m at her home Funeral services were held July 12 at Bp T% at Cedar Grove Rev Rolad King officiating interment in Cedar Grove cemetery Criswell Funeral home in charge The deceased is survived by her husband John Rains four children Elmer Dorothy Verna Mae and Sammie Rains her father S W Morrison a brother Jeannie Morrison and a sister Mrs Lena Barnes
Obituary notices report Dona’Von Kaufman aged infant daughter of Ernest and Mrs Kaufman of Ada route four died July 12 at home. Interment in Oakman Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home directed. Also noted is the death of Mrs E E Epperson of Idabel with services at four this afternoon and relatives including Mamie Epperson and Horace Epperson plus Rev Mitchell Epperson. A third notice reports Vernon Abbott 17 son of Mr and Mrs J A Abbott who died Saturday at home. Funeral at First Baptist Church Sunday at 4 with Dr C C Morris officiating and burial at Rosedale Cemetery. Keith Funeral Home in charge. Family survivors include parents, siblings and extended relatives.
John Henry Phillips age 70 of Francis passed away July 2 at home. Funeral services set for July 11 at 2 30 p m from the Methodist church with interment in Cedar Grove cemetery Criswell Funeral home in charge. Survived by wife a son William Phillips and daughter Pearl Lineback.
Miss Maxine Jones daughter of Alma Jones was released Wednesday and returned to her home at 207 North Johnston. She was seriously injured when struck by an automobile, according to conk books. The text also notes unrelated items about a zebra in the circus and historical references to blast furnaces and hour glasses in early New England ministry timing.
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