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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News argues about midstream leadership changes during wartime. It compares Allied leadership shifts to political resignations and calls for qualified candidates, urging Oklahoma to back munitions plants and a future of peace.
The article weighs the practicality of mechanical cotton pickers amid fears of job loss and questions about efficiency. It notes patents since 1850 and no mass production, with a speculative idea to bale stalks and feed burrs to a paper mill, but concludes human labor likely remains essential for years.
Charles Camp 28 a Seminole machine shop worker and former Ada police officer died at 5 30 am after being found in his car near Seminole with a bullet wound. He claimed a hitch hiker in a yellow sweater shot him during a ride home from a school visit. Camp left Ada two years ago and is survived by his parents and sister.
Oklahoma City report attributes Typhoid decline to sanitary outdoor privy campaign by the state health department. Since 1933, 109000 privies built. deaths fell from 231 in 1933 to 91 in 1939. WPA labor, homeowner pays $14 to $20 for materials. plans provided, program coordinated with WPA.
Bert Campbell editor and publisher of the Oklahoma Hornet died at his Waukomis home at 4 a.m. from a heart attack. He began selling maps at age 10 and later ran publishing interests with a stint as Waukomis postmaster. He leaves a wife two daughters two brothers and two sisters. Funeral plans not yet set.
Ada city parks plan a June first opening for Wintersmith and Glenwood with fishing starting the same day. The Frisco Employees club will sponsor a June fourth open air community sing at Wintersmith amphitheatre, with biweekly shows through summer and park crews preparing the stage area.
Pawhuska Oklahoma May 21. Chiefly through Mr and Mrs George Bird the automobile age reaches the ultimate. They begin a 3000 mile eastern United States trip while keeping contact with home via a mobile short wave radio set in their car. The Birds call letters match their Pawhuska station and two friends will operate it.
Safety Education To Be Pushed In State For Summer. Oklahoma will expand public education on road safety as traffic deaths rise since January. Wal ter B. Johnson, State Safety Commissioner, said week end crashes spike in summer and will be addressed with radio warnings, newspaper cooperation, and programs through September.
Oklahoma State Democratic Chairman France Paris says European crisis ends any hope to block Roosevelt third term. He favors an uninstructed Oklahoma delegation, expects inter party differences to fade, and predicts a harmonious state convention June 17 and a peaceful national convention in Chicago July 15 unless the world situation changes quickly.
A British broadcast relay picked by CBS cites an official Norwegian communique stating German troops have established fortified positions on a plateau north of Narvik and have ceased fighting between Narvik and Trondheim.
A passionate verse expresses deep love for America, with a longing heart and tearful awe. The speaker reflects on dawns of life, wonders what to say, and laments inability to stop conflicts while offering love and tribute.
The governor remains convinced Secretary of State Cordell Hull will win the Democratic nomination and that the president will not permit a draft for a third term.
The chance a state educator will be picked to succeed Dr. W. B. Bizzell as university president seems small. Phillips, who once backed Dr. C. S. Pontius of the University of Tulsa, is not expected to push the Tulsa administrator for the post.
Analysts disagree on how a prolonged congressional session will impact Oklahoma’s nine House incumbents seeking re election. Some say voters’ reluctance for broad change in important years could help incumbents despite limited campaign time.
Dr J Imes of Berwyn reported a follower from Seminole as he traveled toward Ada on Sunday. Police stopped the following car and arrested three Seminole youths who offered no reason for tailing him. Officials said the youths had stolen a car belonging to the driver’s brother in law.
Local readers seek better value in vested Ada ads with sharper returns. Advertisers report clearer placement options and targeted reach to stakeholders, boosting response rates and perceived ROI.
Tyree Sutton and Dempsey Sutton two St Louis brothers are jailed in Pontotoc county awaiting arraignment on charges of burglarizing Tip Top Cleaners 603 North Mississippi Several hundred dollars worth of clothes disappeared from the shop Tuesday morning after workers alerted authorities Francis officials say the brothers were seen jumping from a freight train in Francis last night and unloading the garments before being arrested later in Ada)
Miss Willie Malone of Stonewall died in Madill at age 52. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3:00 PM from the Stonewall Methodist church with Rev. C. B. Holland officiating. Burial followed in Stonewall cemetery. Keith Funeral Chapel in charge. Survived by sisters Mrs. G. T. Riley Wheeler Texas and Mrs. W. L. Leach Wichita Falls Texas and brother A. B. Malone Roswell New Mexico.
David Patterson age 65 living on Route 3 Ada died at home Monday. Funeral services will be at Oakman schoolhouse Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. J N Catton officiating. Burial in Oakman cemetery. Survived by widow Abbie Patterson Route 3 Ada four daughters Mrs C E Jones of Waurika Mrs Geo Wood of Foster Mrs Andrew Large of Francis Mrs Floyd Graham Route 3 Ada four sons EB M Patterson of New York City Cleo Patterson of Francis O B Patterson of Bray and Lowell Patterson Route 3 Ada
Mrs C P Cantwell of Elmore City died at her home Sunday after a lengthy illness. Her husband died in January. They were early Ada residents. Funeral at Oak Avenue Church with Rev Milo Arbuckle officiating. Burial at Rosedale. Survived by sister Mrs Acalee Rhodes Sasakwa and four sons Henry Owen Ferman and C P Jr. plus four grandchildren.
Four more Democratic legislative candidates withdrew today from the July 9 primary election. They are Ted Fraser of Lawton seeking the 17th district senate seat Tate L Fitzgerland of Shawnee Pottawatomie county No 1 Houston Martin of Dewar Okmulgee county No 1 and Robert E Whitehead of Tulsa county No 3.
A rule asserts that for every dollar paid in wages during motor car construction, tax collectors take four dollars over the vehicle’s lifetime. The statement emphasizes heavy levy on labor costs in early automotive production.
The News lists candidates for the upcoming Democratic primary on July 9, 1940. For County Attorney: Si Freeman and James O Braly. For Sheriff: Mose Henry Buck, Taylor Clyde Kaiser. For County Commissioners: Grady Miller, W M Bill Pegg, Elmer Chandle, Millard Ford. For County Assessor: Charles Rushin and Bill Bevers. For Representative: Fred McCabe and Thomas T Good.
McAlester youth J. D. Tuggle, 21, pleaded guilty to the murder of his aunt Mrs Wilburn Jones and uncle on a Stratford area farm May 9 and will be sentenced Thursday. He had previously pleaded innocent by reason of insanity. The attack also left Alma Tuggle, his 10 year old half sister, unconscious. she later recovered in an Ada hospital. Police say the motive involved alleged improper advances toward Alma and the youth grabbed an axe-handle during the attack.
Ada civic clubs and merchants join the Adam Recreation council led by Mayor Bill Crawford to honor Flag Day June 14. The program aims for store displays and a strong Scout involvement stressing proper flag handling throughout the week.
Oklahoma congressmen expect an Oklahoman to succeed Judge Robert E. Lewis of the tenth U. S. circuit after Lewis retired at 83. Federal Judge A. P. Murrah of Oklahoma City is named as a likely successor, with Muskogee lawyer Bower Broaddus tipped to replace Murrah. Senator Lee’s aides deny plans for his own bid.
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