Night at the party ends with trouble for Ann and Steve
Ann Brown attends a party with Paul and Irene Temple. Steve Claybourne wines and woos Ann, insults her, then tries to kiss her before being escorted out by four bachelors. Ray Stan introduces himself as a potential escort. Paul praises Ann and gives a gift, a silver bracelet with a key. They depart at 2:30 a.m. planning a future casual date and a park walk.
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Parkside Passion On a May Bench
Ann and Paul share a warm, quiet night in Garfield park then awaken to a tangle of desire and stalled dreams. As years pass with little change, their bond deepens until a kiss disrupts their caution and tests their fragile independence.
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County Democrats Balk At Third Term Resolution
Pontotoc county Democrats voted 563 to 254 to reject an instructed delegation for a Roosevelt third term at the state convention while endorsing Roosevelt's policies. Claude Thompson, Ada attorney, faced blank opposition amid intra party wrangling over delegation voting and Thompson’s local role. Kerr expected to win a national committee seat by acclamation as party divisions centered on the third term issue.
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Vanoss FFA Names New Officer Lineup
Vanoss chapter of the Future Farmers of America held its annual election meeting last Wednesday naming officers for the coming school year. President Raybert Solomon and Vice President Harlice McCause head a slate including Calvin Carmichael as secretary J L Prewitt as treasurer John Kirby as reporter James Simpkins as watchdog and Paul Jeter as song leader.
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Harlice McCause
Calvin Carmichael
J. L. Prewitt
John Kirby
James Simpkins
Paul Jeter
Ada Rounduppers Win Cash Prize in Parade Show
Ada Rounduppers won $25 for the roundup club with the most mounted members in the Arkansas Day parade at Hoidenville. Ada club had 41 mounted members, while Ada high school did not attend. Governor Leon C Phillips and notables attended the annual celebration, with Wewoka club taking second in attendance.
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Eighth Graders Receive Diplomas In Mass Program
More than 240 Pontotoc county eighth graders received diplomas in a packed Ada program Saturday. A morning film show sponsored by the Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce preceded a 2 pm graduation at Ada Junior High with remarks by Supt. Dan Procter and a chorus. Student names span many local schools and communities, highlighting a wide county-wide class.
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Ada couple receives marriage license
The court clerk issued a marriage license on Tuesday to Albert J. Longmuir 42 of Ada and Lillie May White 35 of Ada.
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Ada
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Stratford Farmer Remains Critically Injured After Family Tragedy
Wilbur Jones, 67, of Stratford, remains in extremely critical condition with a fractured skull after an assailant killed his wife Sadie and wounded his niece Alma Tuggle in a May 9 attack four miles north of Stratford. Authorities search for a 21-year-old McAlester youth believed to be the axe-handle slayer, who disappeared with the Jones family car that night.
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Miller Pleads Not Guilty to Liquor Conspiracy Charge
Clarence Miller of Stonewall pleaded not guilty to a federal liquor conspiracy charge at arraignment before U S Commissioner Tom Holt. He was released on 2000 dollar bond after being named in a federal grand jury indictment and arrested by U S Deputy Marshal Allen Standfield on Monday.
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Divorce Sought by Conner Logsdon Against Mary Jane Logsdon
A divorce petition was filed in district court on Friday by Conner Logsdon against Mary Jane Logsdon. The suit cites cruelty and neglect as the grounds for dissolution.
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Work To Begin On Fire Damaged Auditorium Soon
East Central State College plans remodeling of its fire damaged auditorium with expansions to the stage and dressing rooms. Funding has been provided for repairs to Science Hall and the auditorium, with plans to award contracts and begin work by month’s end.
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New Trial Ordered For Bill Stockton
District Judge Tal Crawford ordered a new trial for Bill Stockton 58 of Ada who was found guilty of first degree rape by a district court jury. Stockton was among four men charged in an attack on girls aged 10 to 14. A later trial saw a key witness recant. Crawford granted the motion and set bond at 5000 dollars.
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Mexico Building Scenic Highway
Mexico plans a new scenic section of the Inter American highway between Popocatepetl and Ixtaccihuatl volcanoes. The route runs via Amecameca and Atlixco through the Pass of Cortez, following Cortes era sights. The Mexican portion now stretches from Laredo to Mexico City and toward Oaxaca.
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Senate Approves Reorganization of Air Bureau
President Roosevelt's plan to reorganize the civil aeronautics authority won Senate approval 46 to 34. The vote clears the move to become effective in June with support from Senators Thomas and Lee of Oklahoma. Proponents say it improves regulatory efficiency, while opponents warn it would compromise agency independence and invite political influence.
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Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Classified Ads
In the Ada News classified section readers are urged that investing more yields higher returns on vested funds. The ad highlights tiered rates and guaranteed notes with adjusted terms for larger deposits, appealing to cautious savers seeking longer commitments.
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Census In Final Drive in Ada 1940 Count Nears Goal
Ada races to finish the 1940 census with about 150 names still sought to reach 15,000. Monday the enumerators submitted kits and H E Johnson was named clean up man. By Tuesday midmorning calls and plans expanded to cover remaining days and new names.
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Way Cleared For Vote On Co op Hospitals
Oklahoma Supreme Court today overthrew a protest against a petition to legalize cooperative hospitals, clearing the way for a statewide vote later this year. The Oklahoma Farmers Union and the Veterans of Industry of America backed the petition and Governor Phillips indicated the July primary would not include the question, likely placing the measure on the November ballot.
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Oil Production In U S Shows Slump
U S crude oil output rose 147 845 barrels to 2 831 014 in the week ended May 11 per the Oil and Gas Journal California gained 40 500 to 630 250 Louisiana 4 628 to 298 631 Kansas 1 700 to 149 350 Illinois 16 011 to 438 0 eastern fields 1 500 to 108 700 East Texas fell 198 to 396 448 Texas up 98 600 to 1 457 387
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