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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

2

East Central State College Veterans On Faculty Highlight Legion Ties

East Central State College lists 11 World War veterans on its faculty led by Dr. A Linscheid who became president in 1919. The veterans include Churchill Thomas and W D Warren among others all serving with the American Legion, with half seeing overseas service and half in the United States.

Dr. Linscheid East Central State College A. Linscheid American Legion Legionnaires Legion Churchill Thomas W. D. Warren T. K. Treadwell W. P Hopper Arch M. Wallace W. B. Morrison J. W. Huff J. W. Zimmerman Luther G. Edge G. M. Harrel Ben L. Morrison United States Thomas Warren Treadwell Hopper Huff and Wallace Law Service Europe Zimmerman Edge Harrel B. L. Morrison America France Belle Woods Marne Resne St. Mihiel Arvenne Dr. Warren 28Th Infantry Tour Mount Section Dr Warren Meuse-Argonne Mr. Treadwell Muse Argonne Army of Occupation 133Rd Texas Field Artillery Air Service Mr. Wallace Wallace W. P. Hopper Army 55Th A.C B. L Fort Sam Houston Mr. Morrison Border Service el Paso Texas John W. Zimmerman Camp Travis San Antonio Co. D 343Rd United States Army East Central

Mr Citizen Finds Federal Tax Rise Wealthy Rain

Washington reports Mr Citizen with wife and child now faces higher federal taxes after Congress raised exemptions, added a 10 percent surcharge, and trimmed the married exemption. He estimates his bill rises from 27 to 49.70 dollars and foresees larger costs on whiskey fuel radio tobacco and other items.

Washington Citizen Uncle Sam Congress Treasury

Tires Of Playing Hostess To Bees

In Frederick on June 24 a swarm of bees claimed a chimney as home, angering Mrs. C. J. Hubbard who vowed to keep them out of the house. The bees moved through rooms until Buster McBrien, the fire chief, used smoke to drive them away.

Frederick Mrs. Hubbard Hubbard Buster McBrien

Two More Americans Ordered to Leave Italy

Rome reports M Fillmore Calhoun Life Magazine foreign correspondent and Thomas D McAvoy Life Staff photographer asked by the ministry of popular culture to depart Italy at once. They are in the country on a three month special assignment and no comment was provided by Life in New York.

Rome M. Fillmore Calhoun Life Magazine Thomas D. McAvoy Life Ministry of Popular Culture Italy Arshal Rodolfo Graziani New York

Greater returns for amount in vested

Classified ad notes higher returns on vested amounts in Ada News. The column discusses financial yields and investment options, highlighting how larger commitments may boost income. It describes the Ada market context and potential benefits for readers considering long term holdings.

Obituary notices for Clarence W Bucknum and Rhoda Ann Lowery

Clarence W Bucknum 84 died at his Ross home June 23. Funeral at Chandler Baptist Church June 25 with Criswell Funeral Home. Survived by son Frank Bucknum of Chandler. Rhoda Ann Lowery 53 died at Fittstown home June 23. Funeral at Sayre June 25, interment Delhi cemetery. Survivors include son 8S. O. Lowery Jr. of San Diego and three sisters.

Clarence W. Bucknum Ross Baptist Church Chandler Criswell Funeral Home Frank Bucknum Rhoda Ann Lowery Fittstown Sayre Delhi Cemetery O. Lowery, Jr San _ Diego Cal B. C. Ryan J. L. Bell Oklahoma City W. H. Eutis Af. Krebs Okla

Miss Clara Grant Dies at 501 South Oak

Miss Clara Grant aged died at her home June 24 at 6 50 a m Funeral services set for June 25 at 4 p m in Criswell s Funeral Home chapel with Dr C C Morris officiating Burial will be in Rosedale cemetery Surviving relatives include four sisters Mrs J W Shipp Tishomingo Mrs V S Isvekov Houston Miss Kathleen Grant Ada Miss May Grant Ada one brother S E Grant St Louis and nephew Grant Shipp of Tishomingo Pallbearers named L A Ellison D W Swaffar Charles Thompson H J Huddleston and Harry E Morris

Clara Grant South Oak Criswell C. C. Morris Rosedale Cemetery J. W. Shipp Tishomingo V. S. Isvekov Houston Tex Kathleen Grant May Grant Ada S. E. Grant St. Louis Grant Shipp L. A. Ellison D. W. Swaffar Charles Thompson H. J. Huddleston Harry E. Morris

Freight Derailed with Two Men Killed near Guthrie

A Santa Fe freight derailed on a curve near the Skeleton river seven miles north of Guthrie. Fireman Ed Coker and head brakeman Sam Lee, both of Arkansas City, Kansas, were killed. Engineer John Taylor, also of Arkansas City, survived with severe burns as 27 cars and the locomotive lay wrecked blocking the main line.

Guthrie Santa Fe Skeleton River Ed Coker Arkansas City Kas Sam Lee John Taylor Ripley Stillwater Skeedee Newkirk Taylor

Prolific Plums Paying Profitably in Ada County

Despite a late freeze, county fruit growers report bountiful plum crops. Charles Auten near Ada farms 300 Opata plum trees, each yielding over two bushels. Plums sell for $1 per bushel, forecasting a $600 gross from the harvest.

Charles Auten Ada

Greater Returns Tarnished as In Vested Ada News Classified

A local Ada classified notices a shift in returns from investments and real estate, noting higher yields for some portfolios while others face losses. Officials urge readers to review terms and consult advisors before committing to new schemes.

Cleaning Of Cream Separator For Top Quality

Dairy specialists at Oklahoma A&M urge thorough cleaning of cream separators after every use. Rinse, wash with warm water and brush, then hot water or steam dry. avoid rag drying to prevent bacteria spread. Cool cream immediately, do not mix warm and cooled cream, and deliver to market at least three times weekly with a clean cloth wrap to keep it cool.

Oklahoma A. & M. College

Typhoid Prevention Drive Active in Pontotoc County

The Pontotoc county health unit led by Dr. Glen McDonald intensifies typhoid vaccination and education ahead of vacation season. Clinics vaccinated 230 people recently in Allen while urging pure water, pasteurized milk, clean foods, and proper sewage disposal to stamp out the disease.

Pontotoc County Glen McDonald Allen United States

Ada High School Cougars Win State Title Highlighted by Warren

The June Athletic Journal lauds Hugh Warren of Ada High as a rising coach and notes his Ada teams’ strong conference and regional showings. Warren, pursuing a master's in physical education at LSU, will coach Ada backfield this fall. He also wrote a piece detailing Ada’s state title win over Enid and credits Sonny West for key rebounds in the final.

Hugh Warren Ada High School The Athletic Journal East Central Ada Enid Warren Eugene Sonny” West

Pontotoc County Rain Soaks Ada In Night Storm

A late Sunday night storm drenched Pontotoc County with nearly an inch of rain. Ada recorded .96 inch as a high Sunday reached 91 degrees and a low of 64. Haying crews worked to bale before more rain, with grain fields showing stress from heavy heads.

Ada

Mosquito Invasion Threatens Western Hemisphere Health

A campaign led by Rockefeller Foundation workers fights Gambiae mosquitoes spreading from Natal to 12,000 square miles in Brazil. The plan includes aerial mapping, larvicide, insecticide spraying, fumigation of transport, and border controls to prevent spread and protect the Americas.

Americas Brazil Rockefeller Foundation Raymond B. Fosdick Foundation Africa Natal M. A. Barber Western Hemisphere

Local Marriage Licenses Issued by Court Clerk

The court clerk's office issued marriage licenses to pairs in Ada Holdenville Seminole and Allen areas including Charles Drummond 26 and Ellen Trottmann 21. Also Darrell Gleghorn 21 and Anna Anderson 20 Marion Mosley 22 and Thelma Shipley 18 Roy Jones 21 and Letha Gray 18 Ross Robinson 39 and Marie Broughton 21.

Charles R. Drummond Ada Ellen Carol Trottmann Holdenville Darrell D. Gleghorn Anna Elizabeth Anderson Marion T. Mosley Thelma Shipley Roy Jones Allen Letha Gray Ross Robinson Marie Broughton

State Allowable Oil for July Unchanged in Oklahoma

Oklahoma's allowable oil production for July remains 408 100 barrels daily under the 90 day order effective May 1 Chief Conservation Officer W J Armstrong said. The federal Bureau of Mines estimates Oklahoma demand at 403 300 barrels daily in July. Armstrong found no buyers willing to take less oil and noted callers seeking more via pipelines. Changes will occur July 1 in the Oklahoma City Wilcox zone and all class B pools.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma W. J. Armstrong Federal Bureau of Mines Armstrong Oklahoma City Wilcox

Hopes For 5000 American Planes Monthly For Britain

Harold James of the British Ministry of Aircraft Production arrived aboard the Cameronia in New York and stated Britain hoped to receive 5000 American aircraft monthly, surpassing Germany's current first line output by 3000. The Cameronia carried 208 passengers, including 110 British officers and seamen bound to man merchant ships bought from American owners, with no cargo aboard.

New York Harold James Ministry of Aircraft Production Cameronia James

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