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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1938
Page
8
State office orders a new factor for computing neutral acres and general allotment in the cotton program, delaying county signup meetings by three days. The switch from 173.5 to 146.4 will reduce neutral acres and raise general allotment, with no change to any cotton allotment and benefit to farmers enrolling in the agricultural conservation program.
In a chaotic game the Redbirds overcome wild pitching by Bass and Snyder, scoring eight in the third inning and tying at 12 in the eighth. Ada pitchers Snyder and Bass issued six walks, while Independents leapt to a fast start with Jim Nicely and Caldwell driving runs. Reeser suffered a collision at the plate, and Mayor Bill Crawford led off with a punchy clash on the mound.
The Independents showed power but pitching was weak due to strong wind as the season opens. Ada High School band performed and a fairly large crowd attended the exhibition. Box secrecy and initiative of the Scottish people noted, with Elizabeth at his side before 100,000 in the stadium of the steel and concrete city.
Los Angeles May 3 New York statement says Judith Allen dismissed the $2,000,000 alienation suit against Delphine Godde Baker Godde heiress who allegedly stole Jack Doyle’s affections. Allen, divorced from Doyle in April 1937, cited no intent to injure. Doyle began romance with Godde, plans to wed in England, before Allen’s suit.
A suit filed in district court seeks 1939.25 from Edna King Turner King and Lester King as executors of B C King estate. J E Crosbie Incorporated claims royalty and cost shares from several oil leases including Dawes Harden and Andrew Harden. It requests a lien on the defendants lease interests.
Election officials said the 1 mill school levy vote might close soon as Ada District 19 voters, 26 cast ballots by noon and more expected. Polls open at 7, voting at Sonvertian hall, with participation tied to state aid funds. An Ada News item notes local activity amid ongoing school funding concerns.
The Atla school board approved the teachers list for another year and elected T. M. Yarbro as board president succeeding Don Evans with Charles Zorn named vice president. The teaching staff remains unchanged with unanimous approval of current personnel including Mrs. Wick Adair and many others.
R. E. Carpenter and Smith Bludson were bound over to district court for trial after preliminary hearings in A. W. Oliver’s justice court Saturday. Carpenter posted $1000 bond on assault with a sharp and dangerous weapon related to a hay sale ownership dispute. Hudson faced assault with a dangerous weapon charge for striking Carpenter's son Orville with a rock, and posted $1000 bond.
Oklahoma reports April wheat supply higher than last year with interior mills stocks at 2,000,000 bushels and farm storage at 7,201,000 bushels. Present April stocks are the largest since 1923, with year over year gains across farm and distribution holdings.
Ada High School band earned a superior rating in class B at the state interscholastic meet in Norman and becomes eligible for the national band meet in Abilene Texas. Director Wyatt C Freeman said Ada was initially omitted in early reports but gained one of the highest ratings. the group also earned a superior rating in sight reading.
Ada business man Clarence West buys the Horseshoe ranch Dorsetts including a US grand champion ram and several undefeated show ewes to build a pure bred flock southeast of Ada. West aims for year round breeding, top quality milk and hardy lamb production, with Dorsett sheep noted for horned heads and strong mothering traits. Also notes high school honor society selections in Allen district.
Washington April 30 UP Mexicans are more friendly toward Americans than ever, says Ambassador Josephus Daniels who also notes the steady influx of U S tourists to Mexico City. He plans a golden wedding anniversary next week in Raleigh after a lengthy career in journalism and as secretary of the navy. He comments on Mexican expropriation of American oil properties but remains optimistic about closer ties between the two nations.
Allen Baptists celebrate the completion of the church's second addition with four new Sunday school rooms. Rev A L Lowther of Seminole preaches. Rev James A Hogg marks his second anniversary as pastor. Afternoon dinner on the lawn followed by singing and testimonials. Hogg’s sermon closes.
Sixteen Allen high school students have been named for membership in the Oklahoma Honor Society for the year 1937 Readers learn which pupils earned this academic distinction and the school’s recognition of their achievement.
Harmon Whittington of Houston was elected president of the Cotton Shippers Association at its New Orleans convention closing. The group approved a committee report criticizing price pegging and endorsing reciprocal trade agreements. Directors include J M Lacke of Muskogee.
Members of the Pickett Adult club met with Mrs. Ernest Williams on Wednesday April 26. Absent due to illness was Mrs. L. 3. Penrod. Meeting opened by Mrs. Files. New committees named Social by Mrs. Coley Fowl er and Williams Special by Mrs. Gryder Norton and Penrod Entertainment by Mrs. Kaufman Lowe and Hoosier News reporter appointed Mrs. Killingsworth. Dressed eight children four boys suits and six ever made suits. Mrs. Morgan gave a Candlewick design demonstration. Next meeting May 23 at Mrs. Hoosier home topic Food Values. Refreshments served by Mrs. Williams.
Oklahoma City April 28. New members joined county election boards in Cleveland Atoka and Lincoln counties. Davis and Holden replaced retiring members with Ball filling the vacancy caused by Dave Evans death. The state election board rejected candidacy declarations for Creek county superior court judge.
Former congressman Tom D. McKeown filed papers to seek the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate. He argues eastern Oklahoma deserves representation and vows independence from groups. He proposes agricultural amendments allowing each farmer to grow 10 bales of cotton before limits or taxes apply, citing district protests and an estimated $4.5 million loss.
E N Johnson becomes manager of the Montgomery Ward store in Ada succeeding H E Owens who resigned to start his own business in Bartlesville. An Australian native born in Melbourne, Johnson served as a World War I captain on the general staff and has 11 years with Montgomery Ward. He recently visited Australia and the South Sea islands before returning to manage the Ada operation after stints in California and Tyler, Texas.
Representative Lyle H. Boren proposes amending the 1938 agricultural adjustment act to preserve the statewide unplanted cotton allotment for reapportionment, aiming to adjust allocations and protect farmers in the region.
Washington reporters note the Library of Congress marble floors are treated with extreme care. A supervising official explains strips of marble require soft cloths and no soap due to risk of scratches. He says the marble’s priceless, original cost and carving are irreplaceable and cannot be matched today.
Ada inaugurates a new term with commissioners taking oath before County Judge John Boyce McKee. Night chief G W Vandever and patrolman Cecil Smith are not reappointed, while mayor Bill Crawford nets no replacements yet. Crawford and two commissioners also sworn in for new terms.
Rev Mitchell S Epperson began his pastorate at the First Presbyterian church in Ada during Sunday services. Introduced by Orville Snead, he moved from Alva where he led a seven year pastorate and was active in civic groups. He and his family arrived Thursday and occupy the manse.
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