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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1939

Page

8

The Duke Martin and His Dove Club Mistress Plans

Chapter I shows Duke Martin amid extravagance in his Fifth Avenue apartment above his Dove Club. Bill and Nick Hart discuss the racket’s risks while Tuckie Thompson judges the Duke’s image, guides his manners, and prepares him for society. The scene ends with the dress revolver tucked into his pocket as a ominous note.

DU Martin Duke Nick Hart Led Street Martin New York Bill Condon Jeeves Fifth Avenue Hell's Kitchen Vick Hart Boeing Duke of Windsor Park Avenue Swan Pars Avenue Joiot Nick Tuckie del Sarte

Night at the Dove Club with Janice French intrigue

In a stormy East 53d Street evening scene at the Dove, society editor Mary uncovers Janice French's elusive nightlife. The Duke, Tackie, and Martin mingle amid velvet ropes, champagne, and rumors while Mary presses for Janice’s whereabouts as the scene ends with a cliffhanger.

HSS Thei Dove East 53d Tackie Thompson Silver Hall Duke Nick Tuckie Bargie New York The Gazette Mary Pasquale Janice French Jim Shirtley Janice Jim Mr. Robinson Jim Shirley Janice Prench Thomas Robinson Rhinelander

Central America Gains Strategic Importance for U S Canals

NEA Service correspondent Willis Thornton outlines U S military concerns in the Caribbean region, noting a new Caribbean command, Somoza’s Washington visit, and closer ties with Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua as the Panama Canal and Caribbean defenses hinge on stable, cooperative Central American states.

Willis Thornton NEA Caribbean Panama Canal Central America Neck North America Mexico Canal United States Costa Rica U. S Anastasio Somoza Nicaragua Washington Managua Somoza United Continent Guatemala Honduras el Salvador Panama Atlantic Parifie Maximbiliano Hernandez Martinez New York Jorge Ubica Napoléon Tiburcio Cariss Andino United State Hemisphere

Speculation Grows On Hull as 1940 Nominee Candidate

Washington May 10 speculation centers on Secretary Hull as a possible 1940 Democratic nominee. Supporters cite his international leadership and reciprocal trade program while critics note Roosevelt’s potential reluctance to campaign for an octogenarian candidate. Hull boosters insist no campaign steps have been taken and Hull remains silent.

Hull Washington Garner Farley Roosevelt Hall Aix

Ada Residents Host Guests and Attend Conferences

Ada residents hosted multiple visitors from Oklahoma and Texas including Thad Stevenson of Tacoma en route to Washington D C and Mr and Mrs Alfred Stevenson Holdenville Mrs Myrtie Forrester Rush Springs and Mr and Mrs John Goodwin Stratford. Local officials and others attended church conferences and medical and educational events across Ada with residents travelling to Cushing Madill Oklahoma City and Dallas and St Louis for services and business.

A. J. Stevenson East Thirteenth Street Thad Stevenson Tacoma Washington Alfred Stevenson Holdenville Myrtie Forrester Rush Springs John Goodwin Stratford Washington, D. C Phil Bateson Shawnee Ada E. B. Gill Mount Vernon Illinois Mr. Gill

Lease Bids May Slow Dam Project

Oklahoma City May 4 bids on oil and gas leases covering 3957 acres in Bryan Marshall Johnston Lincoln Logan Wagoner counties opened amid opposition to the Denisom dam. Gov. Phillips and Rep. Don Welch voiced conflicting views on federal involvement while Sen John MacDonald offered support. The commission recessed to compile offers after a flood of bids on 45 tracts.

Oklahoma City Red River Commission Phillips Don Welch Madill House of Representatives Welch John MacDonald

Commended Dog Motive Cited In Tulsa Bite Case

May 10 report says Bozo the neighbor's police dog bit a mother during a spanking incident. Municipal Judge A A Hatet ruled the dog acted to protect a child, not out of viciousness. In separate note, Walter B Hurst selected as Mountain View school superintendent, succeeding V B Marshall.

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