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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1940
Page
8
A columnist questions moon based planting, noting science says weather soil determine germination and growth regardless of lunar phase. The piece cites experiments at labs and urges relying on agricultural bulletins from A M college rather than lunar lore.
Sam Jones, 49, cleared by district court jury of first degree rape allegations from Ada area girls. He was the fourth of four men to face trial as the case released Friday after evidence and mid afternoon deliberations. Earlier, a 12 jurors panel was discharged in the Tollison case after little progress.
A three judge federal court authorized telephone rate increases in seven Oklahoma cities Ada Clinton Hartshorne Okemah Stillwater Weatherford Walters, while February reductions in 32 cities were denied. The decision, effective until the state Supreme Court rules, grants about 25 cents monthly per line and could raise Southwestern Bell revenues by an estimated 45000 yearly.
Washington reports influential lawmakers expect Congress to appropriate about 7.87 billion dollars this session with little savings from Roosevelt's budget. Defense needs may require 100 million dollars or more, erasing prior reductions, while revenues run ahead of expectations and tax bills look unlikely before the election.
Manila April 22 Two US Asiatic fleet destroyers sped northward late Saturday to probe a British warship active in the Formosa to Philippines channel. Reports say the vessel halted merchant ships as part of a British blockade against Germany.
Classified ad briefs note improved value for invested funds in Ada News listings. Readers are told higher yields for specified amount deposits, with terms explained by the ad department.
Thelma Louise Coleman aged 27 of Wynnewood Oklahoma died April 23 at 6 a m in Oklahoma City Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 30 p m from Criswell Funeral Home chapel Rev May Arbuckle officiating burial in Rosedale cemetery She is survived by her father Mose Hunter of Lane mother Maudie Blankenship of Centrahoma two brothers Jimmie Hunter of Oklahoma City Ott Hunter of Lane a sister Mrs Joe Jackson of Avery Texas and an aunt Mrs Myrtle Meek of Ada
Ada resident Mrs. Sarah Jane Davis 86 died April 24 at home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 4 30 at Rosedale Cemetery with Rev. McLain officiating Criswell Funeral Home in charge. She leaves five sons G E of Tulsa Ernest of Erick Will of Hot Springs A D of California B M Davis of Ada and three daughters Dora Gay of Avery Mo Birtie Coker Claremore Minnie Langston of Allen and a brother John D Killion of Erick.
In Durant on April 24 the United States seeks to condemn land for the Denison dam on the Red River in a $54 million project. Judge A P Murrah schedules the first federal condemnation suit against J W Little, with Curtis Harris noting constitutional questions. Governor Phillips argues the plan harms Oklahoma rights. about 3,000 acres already bought without condemnation at $12 to $15 per acre.
Oklahoma reports 17 convictions and 2620 in fines under the new gasoline inspection law. Analyses of 31 cases show 20 adulteration charges, nine misbranding, two for lack of proper records. W. J. Armstrong notes progress with only one adulteration finding in the last 2000 samples. The challenge remains in the state supreme court.
Henry Kimmell, Hazel Atlas pitcher, crafts a no hit effort but Sunray Oilers of Allen push across a single first inning run. Final score 12 to 1 favors Hazel Atlas, season series slip reduced to one run. Hazel Atlas meets Smith Can Try store Thursday at 7 30.
Senate campaign investigating committee ordered investigators to Nebraska and West Virginia primaries. Nebraska inquiry targets presidential campaigns and spending. West Virginia concerns alleged election machinery control in multiple sections, especially the Charleston county area.
anti aircraft defenses south of Brussels opened fire to drive off an unidentified plane hovering over Belgian territory during the afternoon briefing in Brussels on April 24.
Oklahoma City April 24. Oklahoma Restaurant Operators Association heard that the average tourist spends eight dollars while passing through. In contrast travelers to New England spend 130 dollars, California 120, Florida 116, and Arkansas 38. Morton Harrison of Claremore cited Oklahoma attractions like Woodward’s Alabaster Caves, noting many Indian residents and urging visitors to linger. The travel association plans an informational booklet funded by stamps, with operators pledging to buy 1000 dollars worth.
Relief from professional education courses has boosted enrollment in biological science. The department now emphasizes pre medicine and pre dentistry, letting students add more science hours. Notable pre medical alumni include Paul Jackson and Mortimer Faulkner from East Central. Tom Granger Jr now practices dentistry. others named include Vinnie Jeffries, Hudson Shelby, Phil Lambke, and more.
Knight Hall the women’s residence at East Central State College near Mayhue tennis courts offers dormitory life for about 180 girls. The hall hosts regular dances teas and parties with self-governed rules and a monthly room rate of 7 to 12 dollars plus 14 dollars for board. Leadership includes Miss Velma Joan Basher as hall president and a council of officers and representatives guiding student life. Residents enjoy social events and a view of the rose garden football field and Winter Smith Park from the campus housing.
Washington April 19 The House voted to extend the federal crop insurance program to cotton starting with the 1941 crop. The measure would insure cotton farmers against losses of 50 to 75 percent with premiums and losses paid in cotton. The bill, now approved by the House, goes to the Senate for concurrence.
A Marine sentry near Quantico's airfield was shot by a nocturnal prowler carrying a blow torch. The incident occurred about 2 am near a hangar a mile and a half from the base’s main area, prompting FBI interest as a potential thrillerlike case. Overnight word surfaced from civilian workers about the assault.
A. S. Norvell of Wewoka visited Ada on business. Mrs. L. C. Brown of Sasakwa stayed with her daughter Frances Brown at East Central State College. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Bowie of Stratford shopped in Ada. Mrs. Woody Dean, recently hospitalized, showed steady improvement. Russell B. Patterson of Wewoka conducted Ada business. Mrs. E. O. Wheat returned from ten days in Dallas visiting Miss Brazilia Dunn. N. H. Heck Jr. of Centrahoma shopped in Ada. Mrs. Lanier Young of Pawnee visited Francis and relatives. Clyde Watt Chilcutt, grandson of the Meaders family, had a tonsil operation at Valley View Hospital. Johnnie Henderson of Hobbs, NM, arrived for a short visit with family in Ada.
Furman Gibson from Stonewall visits the city on business, meeting local merchants and discussing potential trades during his trip.
C. P. Berney of Oklahoma City was in Ada Tuesday and Wednesday for business. Curtis Floyd, reported by McAlester hospital sources to be improving after injuries from a recent automobile accident, was mentioned in the message.
Swedish correspondents report guerrilla actions around Oslo hinder German forces in Norway. Norwegian irregulars and British troops clash with Nazi units near Lillehammer and Rena as Sweden limits involvement and German mines are ordered out of Skagerrak.
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