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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
3
Ann and Paul grow closer during a hopeful week but his sudden transfer to Moline ends their romance. He explains the change clearly and declines to marry, while Ann conceals hurt, toys with a movie date, and faces an uneasy scene with neighbors on the rooming house steps.
Ann quits the rooming house to pursue work as a parlor maid or companion living in a refined home. She faces disapproval from friends but believes a better life is possible, despite uncertain prospects and the dangers of venturing alone. The narrative tracks Florabelle’s arrest and recovery, and Ann’s resolve to change her fate.
Ann Brown seeks work as a maid and moves to a center room where two furtive lodgers and a missing suitcase draw her into a jewel robbery mystery. She believes she has the jewels of John B. Temple and calls him for help, leading to a police arrest at the Temple home.
Friday’s storm delivered .91 inches of rain in 18 minutes and total 1.28 inches for the day in Ada. A bolt struck the American Building at Twelfth and Broadway, sending bricks from the chimney and shocking secretary Wilma Norvell.
James O Braly a Ada Oklahoma attorney and Democratic candidate announces for Pontotoc County Attorney. He pledges honest fearlessly administered law enforcement and vows to discharge inefficient officials while opposing political rackets. He notes long ties to Ada and Stratford and plans future policy statements.
Fire Chief Ed Haley and a delegation from Ada depart Sunday for Clinton to attend the Oklahoma Firemen's Association state convention.
Walter Brooks of Ada bought ten acres near Ross but discovered the parcel was Ross city park due to a tax roll error. The park remains the city’s property and will not be transferred or taxed. Meanwhile Taft plans Topeka stop with Landon speaking and outlining a platform.
Oklahoma City May 17 The state election board deleted from the July 9 primary ballot three protest filings for the Democratic nomination for congressman at large El Reno farmer William A Murray Seminole carpenter Josh Lee Stilwell farmer Elmer Thomas and Oklahoma City draftsman Will Rogers William H Murray won by default over Murray and the board ruled the others had not filed in good faith Will Rogers and the two attorneys sparred during the hearing which featured Will Rogers as a principal speaker and comedy as well as sharp exchanges The board will issue written opinions likely Monday and the only remaining remedy is a mandamus petition to the supreme court.
The Oregon primary tests delegate strength between Roosevelt and Garner for 10 convention votes while McNary is unopposed for best son. Roosevelt wins Wisconsin Illinois and California easily. Garner gains three of Wisconsin's 24 votes. Michigan backs Vandenberg with one Dewey ally, and Taft and Landon hold weekend talks.
The Oklahoma Tax Commission warns license agents that unpaid registration fees will lead to seizure on June 1. Penalties jump to equal the fees due, plus the standard license amount, making late registration far more expensive.
The Rev. H. Harold Wall 20 pastor of the Advent Christian church of Sulphur was found dead near a Frisco crossing 10 miles northeast of Ada. Sheriff says he was killed attempting to board a freight train at 12 12 a m and fell into an embankment suffering multiple fractures. Wall had been conducting a revival in Oklahoma City and was en route to Fort Smith to visit friends. His mother had sent train fare which he used in a fatal bid to ride the train. Funeral arrangements are being made by a Sulphur funeral home.
The Texas Legion's first district endorsed a plan by Raymond Fields of Guthrie Oklahoma to have the American Legion serve as a civilian auxiliary to national military defense in emergencies. Fields, a former Oklahoma department commander, is being backed for national command.
Walter McCracken of Rt. 2 Ada was rushed to the hospital unconscious after a tire blew out while he filled it at Downtown Service Station, 200 West Twelfth. Police reported no other injuries from the incident.
Two men were sentenced by District Judge Tal Crawford. Rose Reynold received a three month drunken driving sentence and Joe King drew a suspended two year term for a second degree charge.
Classified notices show investors seeking higher yields on vested Ada assets. Advertisers tout improved returns and guaranteed placements with longer-term commitments. Local readers are advised to compare rates and terms across competing ads.
The first nationwide bird census shows windbreak trees in 11 000 miles of Great Plains habitat boosting bird and wildlife numbers. In Kansas Nebraska the Dakotas Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle increases up to 500 percent were reported with 125 million trees planted serving as windbreaks and habitats for insectivores and small fur bearers.
County treasurer says the $20 000 erroneous Ada tax apportionment was a big mistake but will not cost Ada taxpayers extra this year. The city must cover the sinking fund with a 5 mill levy next year if the county wins the suit to recover the money.
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