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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1940
Page
6
Francie and Gusty race to secure a Hollywood ticket amid a bustling I B C studios scene. A flirtatious young man names Jerry Finney flirts with Francie while she awaits Koony’s approval, raising hopes of an introduction and a quicker path to the glamor of Hollywood.
Francie warns Gusty as she enjoys a high society lunch with Jerry Finney and attends events around the Miracle Mile. Finney courts her with compliments and invitations while her aunt and Pops watch, but a confrontation with Gusty at the studio gate tests her loyalties and self control.
Henry L. Lonnie Mitchell a 24 year old negro from Lula is in McAlester pen awaiting arraignment on charges of assaulting a middle aged white farm woman at her Ada area home Friday afternoon. A first degree rape charge followed and Mitchell pleaded not guilty at arraignment. Prelim trial set for July 29. Mrs. Walling identified Mitchell as the attacker and a crowd gathered outside the Walling home as deputies dispersed potential violence.
Captain Joe Cathey of Battery C 160th Field Artillery says Ada armory could be in a list of 53 state armories recommended for repairs. He notes buckling drill-room floor in damp weather and multiple wall and roof leaks, with wood block flooring proving unsatisfactory.
Mrs. L. E. Franklin of 729 East Fourteenth suffered serious injuries Friday morning when she fell from a back porch step to the ground. Doctors say both bones above and below the knee in one leg were shattered and one arm fractured, causing great pain. Ambulance took her to a local hospital after steadying her in the home. Mr. Franklin, former Pontotoc County court clerk and sheriff, assisted at the scene.
Decatur Illinois July 20. C Chester Andrews aged 60 a night warehouse watchman for 15 years was to retire after punching his last clock at 4 am Day workers found him two hours later with his time card punched Andrews died from a heart ailment in the warehouse setting
Prizes totaling 75 dollars will be awarded for the Ada Firemen's Rodeo parade entries including best floats and high school bands. Main awards include 25 for best float and 25 for best marching band, with other prizes for uniforms, round up clubs, and various horse and wagon entries. Parade at 3:30 p.m. Friday August 9 on East Main and Francis avenue.
Senator Elmer Thomas said wire tapping charges tied to a Tulsa refinery strike will be dismissed as government attorneys decide not to prosecute further. Indicted officials include County Attorney Dixie Gilmer and Tulsa figures from the National Guard, police, hotel, and refinery companies.
A local notice in Ada details greater returns for funds vested in a savings plan. The report outlines revised payout figures and eligibility rules for account holders seeking higher yields from vested amounts.
Paris reports a wave of lost children as civilians flee German advances. Parents post pleas in newspapers seeking missing babies and youths, with details such as names ages and last seen locations including Orleans Neufchatel Thom Gien Nantes and a brown scar on a boy’s eye.
Oklahoma City July 20 The United Drys will start September 1 an intensive drive to defeat the proposed prohibition repeal amendment to the state constitution executive secretary J W Williamson said. The campaign will be organized in every county with precinct organizations and will not begin until preparations are ready Williamson recently took a leave from his post to direct the drive for the November general election.
A British research effort reports a bee line bred for nonstinging behavior by mating queen bees with selected drones. The project aims to reduce stinging incidents while maintaining colony traits, signaling a potential shift in beekeeping practices and pollination programs.
Five minority party tickets named to contest with major party nominees in November include Socialist for president Norman Thomas and Libera l Labour candidate John W. Aiken with vice presidential picks, Prohibition’s Roger Babson and Greenback John Zahnd, and Communist Earl Browder with James W. Ford as running mate.
Ambassador William C. Bullitt told reporters at Hyde Park that the American government maintains its relations with the Petain regime just as with the prior French government. He said no move toward recognizing the Vichy government has occurred since relations were never broken, and noted American interests are still represented by a Paris embassy staff of 120 and a Tur in group.
Oklahoma City July 19 Spl It’s easy to have a disease free swine herd says Dr. D H Ricks State Department of Agriculture veterinarian The key precaution is not to buy cheap hogs unless the seller’s reasons are known Purchases should be kept isolated about 14 days to watch for illness prior to integration into the herd.
Oklahoma farm women head to Oklahoma A and M College August 6 to 8 for an expanded song leaders training during Farmers' Week. Morning singing starts at 7 each day as 1,500 women to enroll. L N Perkins, assistant professor of music, teaches the song leading course and directs all group singing for the meetings.
NYA interviewers in Commissioner Pryor's office at Convention Hall collect applications for youths 18 to 24 for employment and training. They also accept those already certified seeking assignment to projects. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily except Saturdays when open 9:09 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
A Manhattan carriage horse at a Broadway traffic light bolted into a nearby auto salesroom after a bus horn scene. The victoria, driver unharmed, was left on the sidewalk while the nervous horse was returned to the stable by ambulance with cuts.
Six months after a head injury while cable tool drilling in the Fitzfield district, W. L. Dunn died Friday night at 8:30 at St Anthony's hospital Oklahoma City. Funeral services will be held in Tulsa with burial in Tulsa Cemetery.
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