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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1939

Page

6

Deaths, visits and church notes from Union Hill area

Rural community notes record the death of Grandma Well on May 16, extensive family visits across Summers Chapel Ada and Lightening Ridge, a graveside memory for Julia Wells, and a strong invitation to church and singing events. Local schooling, baseball, and cemetery work days pepper the weekly social calendar with multiple mentions of neighbors, travel to Ada and Oklahoma City, and a Mother’s Day program with a large Sunday School attendance.

Union Hill Grandma Well Bruce Lillie Summers Chapel Hazel Tous McAnally Allene Braden Daisy Burnett Haley Willams Leonard Arches Josie McAnally Andrew Ray Noma Lamb Roy Buster Bill Scates Egypt Roy Binion Joe Danley Rebee Grover Thompsons Fort Worth Tex Ona Mae Bottoms Clyde Batters Ada Emmitt Bottoms Charley Braden Bonnie Lee Buster Glenn Braden Mark Wiliams Hazel McAnally Dewey Cantrell Lightening Ridge Edward Cantrell Bur Julia Wells Death Angels Frank Roddy Lone Bill Bro Tyson Chism Lone Hill Boys Prairie View Lone Hill Bill Helter May Tith Willard Ingram Melze Woodshone Calvin Moore Bave Fox Oklahoma City Clyde Fox Otis Austin Curtis Hitcher Lynn Wood Carloss Ingram Lorena Duke Olan Northcutt Pauline Worthcutt Earl Stewart Carl Stewart Robins Dunn Gus Watson Shawnee Kelley Story Pleasant Hill Webster Davis Dame Mildred Wall K. M. Wall Teronc Virgil Johnson Fay Dean Roundtree George Turner Lloyd Dempsey Barney Hall This Place Sidney Green Knox Warren Shumard Ed Roundtree Vernie Dotinson Stella Mae Boundtres Ruby Dempsey David Coppey Henry Coppey Lightning Ridge Ed Roundirea Young People's Union Owl Creek Allen, Atwood Stonewall Harden City Trushaw McAnally Drake Fittstown Ee A Galey Erma Lee Jordan Ruth Hughes Edna Jamar Daisy Wood E. C. Jamar Alvin Calvin Omar Ragland Junior Willoughby Hughes Wood Jordan Erman Lee E. C. Jomar Odiekle Irene Myers Henry Jamar L. M. Ward John Willoughby Grandmother Willoughby Calvin Jamar Joan Dan Tyson Bonnie Wertman Toe Looney T. B. Hill J. R. Newby Jessie Newby Frank Beavers Jessie

New Incident on Border of Poland at Danzig Corridor

A border incident near the Polish corridor sparked protests from the Nazi dominated Danzig government. A truck driver from Elbing East Prussia was reportedly shot at by Polish customs officials near the Bridgehead Tscew but was unhurt. Danzig issued two notes rejecting Poland's version while Polish authorities claimed the shooter acted in self defense.

Free City Danzig Poland Elbing East Prussia Tscew Dirsthau Germany Ealthor

Alice White to wed again soon in Los Angeles

Los Angeles May 24 reports Alice White now legally free to marry. She plans to wed film actor Jack Roberts very soon after securing a final decree of divorce from Sidney Bartlett. Her lawyer Milton Golden announced the action.

Alice Los Angeles Alice White Jack Roberts Milton Golden Sidney Cy) Bartlett Eteral China

Queen Mary at 72 Tops Britain’s Popularity

Queen Mary, celebrated as “The grand old trooper,” turns 72 on May 26 as crowds cheer her nationwide. She remains highly active, attends movies and concerts, expands her vast antique and jewel collection, and supports the young royal couple while sharing duties with King George VI. She also keeps grandchildren close amid royal duties and tours in North America.

NEA Service London Queen Mary Great Britain George Edward VIII Mary George VI Elizabeth Margaret Rose Elabethe Prince Edward Alexandra Duke Truchess Kent Lor Blarewood North America

Senate Fees After Profits Tax Repeal

Washington May 24 The Senate Finance Committee moved toward full repeal of the undistributed profits tax abandoning compromise plans. Chairman Harrison said elimination would best spur business with possible revenue from larger corporations guiding the stance. Roosevelt indicated willingness to repeal if revenue could be raised elsewhere and no evasion loopholes remained. House action also pushed farm benefit funding, passing a 1.228 billion agriculture bill to a Senate committee, while opposition sought to block 338 million in added farm aid.

Washington Harrison Senate Finance Committee American Retail Federation Roosevelt Agriculture Senate House Congress

Treasury bill would convert short term securities to bonds

A proposed measure would not change the existing 45 billion dollar public debt limit. It would authorize the treasury to convert portions of its short term securities into long term bonds to adjust the maturity structure.

Treasury

Britain Advances New Proposals On Russia Pact

Prime Minister Chamberlain declared Britain advancing new proposals to Russia to join the British French front. He expressed hope of agreement soon, likely before parliament reconvenes after Whitsun recess, following cabinet talks and talks in Geneva with Soviet Ambassador Maisky.

Associated Press Chamberlain Commons Britain Russia Jones Viscount Halifax Geneva Maisky Scie Halifax France B Bonnet Marseille Southamton New York

Hoover Speech Pleases Youth Club Audience

Herbert Hoover listened intently to a speech at a boys club dinner in Newark last night and signaled approval with applause. The 21 year old Belleville bank clerk and the former U S president, now chairman of the boys club of America, was identified with precise listing details in the seating.

Newark N. 1 Herbert Hoover Belleville N. 3 United States Boy's Club of America Hoover Herbert

Dickersons Visit Ada From Arizona

Mr and Mrs Guy B Dickerson and son Guy Jr visit Ada for a few days. daughter Bunnie Jo, a registered nurse at Fort Detentie General Hospital, cannot go. Dickersons previously coached Ada High School and later led a Mooncopi day school. They describe high elevation air and climates near Tube City, plan to visit Washington before returning to Macacopi. Francisco Sarabia, Mexican civilian pilot, launches non stop flight from Mexico City to New York hoping to break the five hour record.

Guy B. Dickerson Guy Jr Tubs City Arizona Ada Bunnie Jo Fort Detignee General Hospital Dickerson Ada High School Indian Service Mooncopi Boni Village Tube City Dickersons Wynnewood Washington Macacopi Mexico City Francisco Sarabia Mexico Sce New York

King George Visits Canadian Dominion Center Stage

King George VI arrives in Winnipeg to deliver Empire Day address via a world wide broadcast. Crowds exceed 50 000 Americans and rural Manitobans crowd the 26 mile royal route as Winnipeg hosts a historic rent ceremony at Fort Garry with the Hudsons Bay Company. The royal couple has traveled 1200 miles since Monday.

Winnipeg George VI England George Elizabeth Manitoba United States King George Old Fort Garry Winnipeg Park Hudson’s Bay Company Duke of Windsor Canada Queen Elizabeth Toronto

Hitchhiker Killed in Oklahoma Truck Crash Identified

The body of a hitchhiker killed Monday in a truck wreck near Oklahoma City was identified by his sister as James Kent Maberry, 15, of Lezers, Texas. He had been living with his sister in Sulphur, Oklahoma, three months and left Monday for home.

Oklahoma City Here James Kent Maberry Lezers Tex E. G. Monday Sulphur Okla Maberty Charles George Holland Sam Gidney Holland

Irish Mayor Of Omaha Re-Elected In Moral Crusade

Omaha voters re elected Mayor Dan Butler and five commissioners on his ticket continuing a three year drive to cleanse entertainment. Butler pledged to maintain decency banning plays and films and closing lewd venues while enforcing injunctions against gay dens and eliminating dime drink girls as city officers defended his censorship as upholding public morals.

Omaha Dan Butler Neb Trish Bachelor Cmahe Butler Dan Erskine Caldwell Tobacco Road Robert Sherwood Alfred Lunt B. Bromley Oxnam Nebraska Mari Sandoz Mayor's Welfare Board Mark Reed Aent

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