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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

5

Ann Temple Finds Family and Fortunes at Temple House

Ann learns she is Pete Temple’s daughter and becomes part of the Temple household. She aims to steady the sprawling setup by reshaping staff as Steve courts her while Irene schemes for social advantage. Ann discovers love and longing amid luxury, memory, and a push toward a future she must choose.

Ann Temple Mr. Temple Uncle John Plunket Ann Irene Steve Temple House Paul Hayden Paul Temple Garfield Park Clara West Side Pete

Ann and Steve pursue love amid Temple life shift

Ann, adopted into the Temple family, faces a love triangle with Steve as he presses for marriage while she recalls Paul and questions happiness. She resists Steve’s drunken advances, discovers his persistence, and weighs her choice as their summer at the Wisconsin lodge and garden moments unfold.

Ann Murray Street Paul Temple Steve Wisconsin

Spring Movement Of Cattle Into Kansas Pastures Shrinks 26

The 1934 spring movement of cattle into Kansas and Oklahoma blue stem and Osage pastures fell 26 percent from last year, with 214000 head received this year versus 280000 in 1933. Cattle wintered over were in poorer condition, but gains improved to good. blue stem pasture condition reached 92 percent on June 1, the best since 1933. Normal May rainfall filled ponds and started springs. Oklahoma needs rain to maintain Osage pasture health.

Topeka Kas Kansas and Oklahoma Federal Agricultural Marketing Service Kansas Flint Hill Blue Stem Oklahoma

Wadlington Seeks Re Election As Pontotoc County Attorney

Pontotoc County Attorney Carloss Wadlington announces his bid for a second term outlining a record of reducing illegal expenses, defending the county in civil litigation, and prosecuting criminal cases regardless of status. He cites a 1939 start date and notes victories recovering funds, refunds, and a cross petition victory in federal court.

Carloss Wadlington Pontotoc County Eastern District of Oklahoma Oklahoma Circuit Court of Appeals Ada

Barrier Battle Urged Against Chinch Bugs in Oklahoma

Oklahoma extension entomologists urge farmers to erect creosote barriers between small grains and corn or sorghums to combat chinch bugs. Barriers are most effective in northern sections. in southeastern areas, migrations from ripening small grains threaten crops. Detailed steps include plowing a furrow, forming a six to eight inch ridge, packing soil, and placing post holes to trap migrating insects.

Oklahoma Theoutheastern

County 4 H Boys And Girls Win Ribbons At State Meet

Pontotoc county 4 H boys and girls returned to Ada after the Stillwater state meet. Winners include Margaret Jared blue ribbon in state contest and district first, Louise Howett Mary Etta Scott red ribbons for yard improvement, Geneva Dearman Mona Lou Shelby red ribbons for food demo, Edna Tinsley Edna Thomas blue ribbon group fourth in dairy demo, and Earl Oliver Taylor blue ribbon for farm setup.

Pontotoc County Ada Stillwater C. H. Hailey Margaret Jared Louise Howett Mary Etta Scott Geneva Dearman Mona Lou Shelby Whispering Hope Edna Tinsley Edna Thomas Earl Oliver Taylor Kenneth Stanfield Robert Phillips

Honesty Pays In This Man's Court

STILLWATER June 10. In a drunken driving case District Judge Henry W. Hoel asked the defendant what he had been drinking. The man replied whiskey bootleg whiskey. The judge smiled and noted the usual plea of beer. The defendant received a suspended sentence.

Stillwater Henry W. Hoel Hoel

Italy Texas Denounces Mussolini War Move Across Sea

Italy Texas residents condemn Italy's wartime declaration against France and England. After Mussolini entered the war, a mass meeting authorized a note to President Roosevelt stating Italy across the sea has declared war while another Italy Texas denounces the action.

Italy Texas Benito Mussolini Mussolini Roosevelt France England Byron Norrell Ada News Ada Dorothy McGee Stubbs East Central State College

Sharp Increase In Oil In Past Week

Oil and Gas Journal reports US weekly crude oil production rose to 3,808,932 barrels for the week end June 8 aided by gains in East Texas and other regions. Texas totals surged with Oklahoma and California also up, while Kansas and Louisiana showed declines. The piece ends with political sentiment from Attlee praising Roosevelt’s impact on Europe and Allied resources.

Tulsa United States Oil and Gas Journal East Texas Texas Oklahoma California Illinois Rocky Mountain Eastern Kansas Louisiana Michigan

Attlee Optimistic After FDR War Aid Speech

In a House of Commons war report Attlee said Roosevelt's assurances of U S aid guarantee allied victory against Germany. He praised the United States for answering with democracy and described the aid as a decisive turn after the dictator's blackshirt address.

London Roosevelt United States Germany Clement R. Attlee House of Commons Atlantic Attlee Aly

Italian Merchant Ships Captured at Gibraltar and Spain

The British captured three Italian merchant ships at Gibraltar and in Spanish waters on June 11. The Libano of 200 tons was seized in Gibraltar waters with 17 prisoners. the Pagao 3600 tons had 25 crew reach Spain. the Oltera 2900 tons was taken by two British trawlers after a failed attempt to burn her. The Pollensa took refuge in a Spanish port under British guard. The Lavoro a 4600 ton ship fired and scuttled with 32 crew reaching Spain.

Algeciras Spain Gibraltar Pollensa Italy

Greater returns for amount in vested-Ada News Classified Ads

A brief notice explains improved value for investments in vested Ada assets. Readers are advised to review terms, potential yields, and eligibility. The notice outlines steps to claim benefits and contact points for further information.

Ada News

Ford Says Army Plane Production Sets Fast Pace

Detroit June 11 Henry Ford declared mass production of high speed pursuit planes for the US army feasible at 1,000 a day within six months. He said the planes can roll off Ford assembly lines without interrupting auto output. Ford stressed defense use and readiness to begin once given the go ahead. Edsel Ford and staff are in Washington for war department talks.

David J. Wilkie Detroit United States Army Henry Ford Ford War Department Edsel Ford Washington Capital Army

Oklahoma Wheat Crop Gains Fast As Drought Eases

Oklahoma crop prospects improved dramatically after drought relief in April. The U S Department forecast a 1940 wheat crop of 38 514 000 bushels as of June 1, well above May 1 but below 1930 and the 10-year averages. Harvesting began in southern areas with general combining likely this week if rains stop.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma U. S. Department of Agriculture

Men and Girl Are Escorted From Town

Claremore Oklahoma June 3 Police Chief John Thurman escorted two men and a girl about sixteen to the edge of town after they argued against his request to stop distributing pamphlets. The trio were among Saturday shoppers in the main street and began distributing literature of a religious sect that advocates allegiance to no government.

Claremore John Thurman

Board of Trade Abolishes Minimum Grain Futures Prices

Kansas City bulletin reports the board of trade directors voted to abolish the minimum prices on grain futures, effective Friday, ending a price floor policy that guided trading.

Kansas City the Board of Trade Directors Today

Ada Couple Granted Marriage License

The court clerk’s office issued a marriage license Tuesday to Calvin Book, 25, Ada, and Ann Wade, 19, Ada.

Calvin Book Ada Ann Wade

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