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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
5
Bob orders Carolyn to jump from a stricken plane in a midnight storm above the mountains. She parachutes into darkness, experiences numb relief, then a rush of youth and daring as she drifts down, fearing only the fate of Bob still above.
Carolyn Tyler, a first time parachutist, lands in a canyon setting near Blair Arizona after a night jump. A kind drifter helps her to Blair as she seeks news of a missing friend and a possible second jump, while the storm and isolation loom.
Carolyn Tyler lands in Blair Arizona after a storm plunge. A cautious motorist ferries her to a house where a helpful owner contacts Boulder Dam and confirms Bob Hale is safe. Bob remains devoted to protecting the X-999 project as they move provisions to the Copper King mine under tense threats from Leana Sormi.
A week after a pick-up truck crash near Ada Ruthy Rice an 18 year old from Francis remains unconscious in Valley View hospital with serious injuries. Police continue to search for the missing truck driver while authorities seek the license plate and driver details.
Ponca City fisherman Bill Wilson pulled a 4 pounds 5 1 2 ounce bass from the Lake o Cherokees backwaters for the grand prize of 900 dollars in the 2500 dollar fishathon. Byron Blake of Enid led earlier with a 3 1 2 pound bass but Wilson’s late catch won. E Bradley of Miami won 100 dollars for the second largest fish a 16 2 1 2 pound yellow catfish. Other winners included Mrs P Elmore Stillwater Mrs Ross Carter Miami J R Cobble Tulsa Mrs Alfonso Greenback Miami and Bob Aggas Alahoma City in various categories.
Selective service headquarters praised the 19,500 civilian local draft board members for their service in the nation's draft system. Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey commended them for volunteering time and effort to perform a crucial national task in a time of need.
The University of Oklahoma graduation lists 1 183 earners from Ada Antlers Atoka Coal Gate Francis Madill Milburn and other towns. Notable degrees include B S in geology B S in business B A and master of education. A separate note notes air safety and the long mileage without a fatal accident.
In Pontotoc county during May 1,982 cases with families totaling 8,057 persons used food stamps. Local eligibility reached 9,873 people. Expenditures for food rose by 22,657 dollars due to blue stamps issued, with 27,398 orange stamps purchased from the government.
Wilhelm II former Kaiser of Imperial Germany was buried at noon in Doorn after 23 years exile. He died Wednesday at age 82 and his coffin was sprinkled with soil from the Potsdam temple park by Rev Bruno Doehring his former court preacher.
Duncan June 9 Skelly Oil Company's newest producer brought in about 1000 barrels daily but H M Stalcup vice president slipped on Derrick floor and broke three ribs while watching 0 4 Robberson 18 miles east of Duncan. He is in Duncan hospital for several days. The well is the first in southwest Oklahoma to produce from the Bromide sand.
Fletcher S. Pratt 81 a pioneer in natural gas development in Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia was found dead of a heart attack in his downtown Oklahoma City room. He was president of State Fuel Supply Co. Stocks bonds three diamond pins a diamond ring and deposits totaling $50 000 were found in the room. he had apparently been dead since Saturday.
Minneapois June 9. Zeke Bonura refuses draft deferment after strong play with Minneapolis. He drew two big league offers but stays for happiness here and impending army duty. Bonura visits New Orleans before reporting June 19 and is honored by the club and locals.
Three inmates from El Reno reformatory who escaped Saturday afternoon were recaptured less than ten hours later. Guards stopped the trio about 1:30 a.m. while walking on the Banner interurban tracks five miles east of El Reno. Names given: James Paul Holder 23, Sam Scribner 24, Victor Ramsey 19.
Four passengers were imprisoned in an overturned car for more than two hours before rescue. Carrie Hump, 30, driver from Carnegie, and passengers Richard Thunderball, Clinton, John Bearshield and Glen Whitefox, Carnegie, suffered cuts and bruises and a broken something. The accident occurred on highway 81 about two miles south.
A Comanche driver veered off the road and was found by a passing motorist at about 4 am. An ambulance service rushed to the scene and ferried the unconscious man to a local hospital. Investigators believe the driver fell asleep at the wheel.
Norman, June 7. Dr. W. B. Bizzell, University of Oklahoma president, told Sooner Magazine alumni that Hitler and his army cannot win. He warned dictatorship rests on shifting sands and history shows it never yields stable government. He predicted once the war tide turns the nations under German rule will rise against the conqueror.
The average total of special and general taxes on buses rose from 673.86 dollars in 1929 to 955.38 dollars in 1939 per bus, indicating a significant increase in annual taxes for bus operators over the decade.
Pontotoc County contributed 243 students to East Central State College for the summer session opening in June. Men accounted for 65 of the total while women listed as 44 Mrs and 131 Miss with several undecided on marital status. The roster includes numerous Pontotoc residents such as Miss Mary Louise Ackley Miss Katie Zoe Acord and Mrs Dewe M Allen among many others.
Bennie Boiles is praised as an outstanding scout who lived by the laws and did daily good turns. He attended Scout meetings with his parents, earned star rank with merit badges, and remained active in the Church of Christ. He cannot pursue aviation due to color blindness and works with his father in a filling station on North Broadway. He is married to Mildred Wiggins of Ada.
Oklahoma Governor Phillips reported that Mel Washington 48 is in Detroit police custody under another name after escaping twice from McAlester penitentiary. Washington had a long criminal record including a 25 year manslaughter term and multiple paroles dating back to 1911.
Nowata June 9 William O Adams resigns as city editor of the Nowata Daily Star to become editor and publisher of a forthcoming Nowata Sun. He plans to convert the Sun into the Nowata Morning Sun by fall. Adams is a veteran newspaperman with prior stints in Bartlesville Wichita and Texas.
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