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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1940

Page

3

Youth Progress Divides Sue Mary and Joe in Rally Fallout

Sue Mary clashes with her boyfriend Joe over politics at a factory picnic. She defends workers’ rights and government programs while Joe distrusts the pro union crowd. As she contemplates a rally with Nick, she weighs personal loyalty against social activism and finds a uneasy balance.

Sue Mary M. Ross Clark Mitzi Nick Ben Joe Youth Progress Office Vera Natalie Miller's Super-Market Youth Progress Reda

Sue Mary Faces a Political Rally and a Personal Dilemma

Sue Mary navigates a tense rally with Nick and Joe while reconciling her loyalty to Youth Progress with her growing doubts. After a chaotic meeting, Nick pulls her into a private moment and urges future help for Vera, testing Sue Mary’s resolve and her bond with Nick.

Four-H Clubbers Travel to National Dairy Show in Harrisburg

A caravan of three cars carries 11 Four-H club members and leaders from Stillwater to Harrisburg Pennsylvania for the National Dairy Show October 1 19. The Oklahoma delegation will judge in national contests on October 12 with teams from Muskogee and Washington and Creek counties presenting demonstrations on ice cream making yellow cream cheese production and ox warble control.

Stillwater Harrisburg Pennsylvania Lege Extension Service Dairyman W. B. Hanly Mildred Baker Melva Lee Pool Washington County Clifton Ritchey Felton Cain Jefferson County Helen Juedeman Janet Spears Creek County Paul G. Adams Roy Richerson Leta Moore Jean Shearer Jeffie Thompson

Plow Points Tour Highlights 4-H Club Picnic

The Dandy Worker 4-H Club hosted a tour and picnic with about 22 youths and coaches visiting 14 homes. They inspected gardens wheat fields flower beds chickens cows turkeys peanuts melons and club boxes while observing home making projects. Dr Seaman A Knapp promoted demonstrations in 1904 and tours have grown since then with many extension agents now organizing and recommending them for broader outreach.

Dandy Worker 4-H Elizabeth Crane Seaman A. Knapp Walter Porter Smith County Texas

Moore Plugs Back Plans Sand Test In North Wells

Moore No. 1 in the NW SE NW of 6-4-7 was drilled to 1,200 feet then plugged back to 1,040 feet and set pipe to test a sand at that depth. Criswell No. 1 Harwell in 33-5-4 was at 2,290 feet in the basal Sylvan. Mohican No. 1 Norvell in 34-5-4 is drilling below 2,550 feet.

H. Z. Moore

U S Citizens in England Poll to Gauge Return Home

United States embassy in England begins a poll of Americans to learn how many wish to return to the United States if a rescue ship is sent. Officials estimate about 1,000 Americans seek to go home amid renewed transport demand.

U. 8S London United States England Washington Joseph P. Kennedy

Ada Napier Hornets Fall 44 0 to Holdenville Tigers

Ada Napier, in their first football season, lost 44 0 to Holdenville. Coach Tyree McKinney fields 15 players training daily. Warren Black anchors the line and O C Brenon leads the backfield. Remaining games include Boley Wewoka and Antlers.

Ada Napier Hornets Holdenville Tigers Holdenville Ada Ada Napier School Tyree McKinney McKinney Boley Colored Warren Black O. C. Brenon Allen Shawnee Adlam Napier Boley Wewoka Antlers

Destroyers Lead Hawaii Fleet Out Of San Diego

Four destroyers set sail from San Diego as the vanguard of the Hawaii bound detachment. More than a dozen other warships in port prepared to follow. At San Pedro five battleships two cruisers and one aircraft carrier awaited orders from Admiral J O Richardson to join the Hawaii bound column.

Hawaii San Diego Calif San Pedro J. O. Richardson

Group of Insurrectors Surrenders in Chihuahua

In Chihuahua Mexico on October 13 to 14 a group of 227 followers of Lieut. Col. Cruz Villalba surrendered to General Antonio Guerrero. The force, tied to the Maizanista bid for governor, ended a minor northern uprising. They were granted safe conduct and surrendered 10 antiquated guns.

Mexico Chihuahua Mex Cruz Villalba Antonio Guerrero

Stonewall Triumphs In Thriller Over St Louis 15 to 12

Stonewall Longhorns edge St Louis 15 12 in a tight game sparked by W T Hall and Ernest Kennedy. Kennedy passes to Morris for a first half touchdown, a blocked punt returns for a St Louis score, a fourth down dropkick for three points, and late ball control as Stonewall clinches the win.

Stonewall Stonewall Longhorns St. Louis W. T. Hall Ernest Kennedy Kennedy Morris Golightly

Episcopal Church Joins Federal Council in America

The Protestant Episcopal church gained full membership in the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America after 20 years of debate. The house of bishops approved 60 to 36, following a similar vote by the house of deputies during the triennial convention in Kansas City.

Protestant Episcopal Church Council Kansas City Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America House of Bishops House of Deputies

FSA Chiefs Confer in Dallas on Farm Lending Problems

FSA chiefs for the Texas Oklahoma region concluded a three day conference in Dallas discussing rehabilitation and land purchase loans under the federal farm security program. Men and women district supervisors attended the sessions reviewing progress and challenges.

FSA Dallas Farm Security Administration Texas-Oklahoma

If Elected He Will Probe Vacancy For Supreme Court Post

Oklahoma City October 12 District Judge Ben Arnold democratic nominee for the state supreme court seat to which Sam Neff was named says if elected November 5 he will examine if the office is vacant and may qualify at once. Neff fills the third district judgeship after Harris Danner resigned to private practice. Arnold cites statutes on vacancies before elections and quick qualification if needed. Neff, formerly legal assistant to Danner, says he feels secure.

Oklahoma City Ben Arnold State Supreme Court Sam Neff Neff Harris L. Danner Arnold Danner Phillips

Fort Reno May Be Further Enlarged

Fort Reno, the nation’s largest remount station, may become the main concentration point for U S army horses and mules under a military expansion. Senator Elmer Thomas informed El Reno leaders that more than 12 000 of the 27 000 animals will be gathered and distributed from the Oklahoma post. He said the remount service demanded Fort Reno remain the main depot for the army. After collection and inspection, horses and mules will be sent to the post for training.

EL Reno Fort Reno U. S. Army U. S Elmer Thomas Oklahoma Post Thomas Army

Oklahoma game department funds self supporting says state warden

State Game Warden K D Turner told a Waurika civic club that the game and fish department now pays its own way with no legislative appropriations and a $175,000 surplus from hunting and fishing license fees. He noted cash is used to build hatcheries including a Durant hatchery described as the largest in the world.

Claims Game Department Waurika Game and Fish Department K. D. Turner Turner Durant

Fort Smith Pilot Delivers Bombers to Britain Over Atlantic

Penn Wilson a former Ada Air School instructor sails the Atlantic delivering American bombers to Britain. At 25 he left Ottawa September 25, flew from New York to Ottawa, and visited Fort Smith on his way. A Fort Smith High School and University of Arkansas alum, Wilson trained under Floyd Muncie and earned ferry pilot status with 2000 hours required. He signed up for one year with pay reported between 600 and 800 dollars monthly.

Penn Wilson Ada Air School New Atlantic East Central Atlantic Ocean British Isles Fort Smith Ottawa Canada Wilson Ada Fort Smith Times-Record Fort Arkansas River Garrison Avenue Penn Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas East Central Teachers College Okla Ed Vincell Ation Dallas New York University of Arkansas Sigma Alpha Epsilon Spartan Flying School Tulsa Floyd Muncie Ray Stegall Pontotoc Latta Vaness Brig Fitzhugh Lula Minish An Allen McCall’ Chapel Oo Francis Rehee Maxwell Ss Gale V Parish Ity Center Oakman Denny Conway Ag Jesse Union Hill Pleasant Hill Sunshine Horseshoe Owl Creek

Bates Enjoys Dallas Fair and Expands Angus Herd

Ada breeder Charles T. Bates visited the Dallas fair with no animals entered yet smiling at the event. He now owns Envious Blackcap B, the 1939 international grand champion Aberdeen Angus, purchased from John Brown of Rose Hill Iowa to lead his herd. Envious offspring swept 18 classes at Dallas with 17 first places and both junior and senior grand champions in Angus.

Charles T. Bates Ada Dallas Fair Envious Blackcap' B Bates Envious Dallas John Brown Rose Hill Iowa

Chicago Gambling Czar and aides convicted in tax case

William R. Johnson known as the Chicago gambling czar and five aides were convicted by a federal jury of conspiracy to violate income tax laws. Johnson faced up to 22 years in prison and a 50 000 dollar fine for failing to pay about 1 688 864 in taxes on 3 377 615 in income from 1936 to 1939.

William R Big Bill Johnson Aleged “Czar Chicago Tall Suave Dapper

Custer County Eyes Cotton Acreage Cuts for 1941

Clinton Oklahoma October 12 UP Custer County fears a sharp reduction in AAA cotton acreage allotments for 1941 after planting only about half of the 40 000 acre allotment in 1940 A ginner notes that over 20 000 acres were planted and warns unplanted land may be diverted to other counties or states unless better response occurs in 1941 Cotton council contests have boosted interest but expect only small production gains and the effort aims to raise cotton’s county role without challenging wheat as the major crop.

Clinton Okla Custer County Oklahoma Cotton Council

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