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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
2
Johnston county reports 2460 bales ginned before Sept 16, up from 1045 in 1938, but cotton men warn that dry season skews the figures and mask true conditions.
Oklahoma A and M College economist says the state will produce 1,583,000 turkeys in 1939, a 12 percent rise. The U S Department of Agriculture report notes lighter weights, later marketing in December, and continued storage of about 10.8 million pounds in September, with nearly four million pounds leaving storage in August.
Sam Gorum, once called Seminole county pootleg king, was sent to McAlester State Penitentiary to serve a 15 year term after the criminal court of appeals upheld a conviction for armed robbery. The mandate from September 3 followed his arrest in Oklahoma City and the 1940 home robbery of Bob Myers north of Ada, involving $40, a shotgun and whiskey.
Acting Governor James E Berry appointed six honorary colonels today. The list includes Rep Will Rogers William Howard Payne Rogers secretary Loyal D Shannon from Tulsa A Leonard Epstein fromTulsa J M Castleberry from Adair and Delaney Jr from Ada.
County agent J. B. Hill announced a series of soil conservation meetings for Maxwell Fitzhugh and Allen. Speakers include W. H. Mitchell Edd Roberts Sam Durham and W. M. McMurtry. Sessions aim to educate landowners about forming a soil conservation district and its agricultural benefits.
Haileyville, led by Hunt, outpaced Allen 25 to 0 as Crumm’s 65 yard scoring run and a late back half surge overshadowed Allen’s early drives. J Miller stood out on defense and Allen faced penalties that stalled two promising first half drives.
Roff and St Louis played a non conference game that ended 0-0 as both teams stalled on multiple drives. Roff threatened late in the final quarter with Woods advancing to the 32 after an 18 yard run before the turnover on downs.
Norman Oklahoma October 1 Miss Della Brunsteter assistant professor of Modern Languages at the University of Oklahoma and George Allen Owl Cherokee from the Smoky Mountain reservation are preparing volumes on the Cherokee language and tribe. They catalog words syntax and phonetics of Sequoyah 86 character alphabet aiming to teach in schools and preserve the language for posterity. Owl commands the local American Legion post at Cherokee North Carolina.
Stonewall and Coalgate battled to a 6 6 deadlock on Friday night marking Stonewall’s inaugural night football. A Coalgate kickoff return nullified Stonewall’s first quarter touchdown as Kennedy’s passing aided Stonewall while Leach made notable plays. An estimated 600 to 700 spectators watched a clean contest with limited seating.
Oklahoma City Oct 5 UPI Members of the state board of agriculture planned to tour six colleges to review budgets and identify economies. President Joe C Scott said the inspection aims to show where funds are spent and to report to Gov Phillips. First stop Panhandle A and M College Goodwell Oct 23. others include Oklahoma A and M Eastern Oklahoma A and M Wilburton Murray State Tishomingo Cameron State Warner Connors.
A bale of cotton burned at Santa Fe Depot Wednesday afternoon around 4 o clock. The fire department extinguished the blaze with no further damage and no cause was given by firemen.
Timothy Taxpayer reports a sharp drop in county gas and oil purchases as gross production revenue declines. Only $200 spent this quarter versus $7,000 last year for July to September, with a few dealers maintaining a majority share of the business.
Sam Gorum, once a bootleg king in Seminole and Pontotoc counties, was arrested Friday morning in Oklahoma City at bondsmen request. He serves a 15 year term for armed robbery of Bob Myers, with cash, a shotgun, and whiskey. an appeal failed and warrants spread to nearby counties.
The Associated Press reports that 22 states will observe Thanksgiving on November 23, following President Roosevelt's order to move the holiday up a week, while 23 states including Oklahoma will keep the traditional last Thursday. Colorado and Texas will observe both dates. Mississippi has not decided.
In the Fitts area Simpson Roadhouse No 1 McKay near Hunton reaches 2107 feet, Alcorn No 2 Ricewell in Pottawatomie drilled to 4050 feet into Sylvan shale, Burk e-Greis No 1 Johnson in Hughes county runs past 3500 feet, Patsy Oil Co No 1 Bates nears 2774 feet in Sylvan shale, J M Henry No 1 Williams and Phillips is shut down with Wilcox reaching 2160 feet but no commercial showings.
Pontotoc county Red Cross expands its program for the coming year with enlarged board of directors and a 23rd membership campaign roll call chair. Hoyt Driskill is named Roll Call chairman. New directors include H J Huddleston Bill Bevers Floyd Haynes and others from local churches civic groups and the American Legion. Old directors are re elected along with chapter officers and key staff.
Sen Josh Lee of Oklahoma told New York state teachers that war hysteria may undo recent social and economic gains. He urged officials to cling to progress in social and economic legislation while noting Europe and Asia are under the law of the jungle and urging continued promotion of general welfare.
Oklahoma City reports September as the worst month for traffic deaths with 50 fatalities, an all-time safety record set in August with 24 deaths. Garfield and Oklahoma counties show four day periods, while the year so far records 314 traffic deaths, compared with 355 for the same period last year.
In a tense newsroom, Mary Franklin returns to work after the Duke Martin murder story breaks as extra editions flood the Gazette. Cressie hints at a mysterious tip from Mae Rogers while Ladd pressures for the full story and Tackie Thompson’s arrest looms.
Ladd accuses Mary Franklin of Duke Martin murder after a tense confrontation about the case. Mary denies involvement and hints at deeper plots tied to Clem Shirley and Jim Shirley, while Ladd orders her arrest if she refuses to reveal the story. The scene ends with a frantic phone call to Commissioner Feneton.
The article recalls French fur trader Jean Pierre Chouteau locating a trading post on the east bank of Grand River where Salina grew into Oklahoma's first white settlement. It notes Salina’s anniversary, Oklahoma Historical Day proclamations, and events led by Chouteau descendants, with celebrations, parades, concerts, and talks by Gov. Phillips and historians.
Washington reports agricultural department officials foresee a sharp upturn in the farm relief load across the Great Plains due to a severe late summer and fall drought. The drought stretches from the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi Valley and from the Dakotas to Texas, hindering land preparation for next year’s crop. Officials note September was exceptionally dry in interior regions and temperatures stayed high in the Midwest, raising concern unless relief arrives.
The Pon totoc County Free Fair Association will gain control of the fair grounds under a contract signed by two county commissioners. The association will manage and maintain the grounds, with monthly financial reports required. The county saves about fifty dollars monthly previously spent on upkeep and a keeper, while the board retains authority to lease grounds for events such as baseball games and horse races.
Weather forecasts warn of rains and the potential for destructive dust storms. Farmers in affected areas have begun winter feeding of livestock weeks early. Officials stress there is no imminent shortage of bread, meat, or other staples for the nation.
Units of the French tank corps were credited with turning back German attempts to retake captured positions inside Germany, preserving gains and stiffening allied lines on the central front.
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