British Hit Heavy Blows At Italians At Sidi Barrani
Cairo dispatch reports a British communique praising heavy and successful bombing of Italian troops at Sidi Barrani Egypt as Italy advances from the Libyan border toward Alexandria. British forces harass the Italian columns amid desert conditions as the eastern Mediterranean fleet blockades coastal Libya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Sidi Barrani
Egypt
Mediterranean
Alexandria
Suez Canal
Britain
Italy
Libya
Rodolfo Graziani
Salum
Strips of Piling Drive for Dam Seepage Barrier
In Durant Oklahoma the Guy F Atkinson company reports piling 1700 feet long driven to Trinity sand to seal seepage under the Denison dam on the Oklahoma side. A 2500 foot trench north of the strip will be filled with impervious material for further seepage prevention. The steel wall work will resume on a higher terrace north of the trench. Lytle company continues concrete work on the intake tower and stilling basin components.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durant
Okla
Oklahoma
Denison
Guy F. Atkinson
Trinity
Goodland
Lytle Company
Stilling
Candidate Loses and Is Committed for Psychiatric Observation
Joseph McWilliams, 36, Yorkville anti-Semite, conceded a primary loss after a shellacking and was committed to Bellevue Hospital for psychiatric observation. He had denounced Roosevelt and claimed Jewish control of city and state governments while seeking the Republican nomination for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph McWilliams
Yorkville
Bellevue Hospital
McWilliams
Upper East Side
Roosevelt
Congress
James Blaine Walker, Jr
Edgar Bromberger
Bellevue
British Air Escort Attacks Armada Over Thames
Observers estimated the bomber count was undetermined while fighter escort may be the largest ever sent. British Hurricanes and Spitfires dived from high patrol over the Thames estuary to attack the armada, timing their strike with height advantages against German forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thames Estuary
Southwest's Only Woman Air Teacher Is Blackwell Girl
Winnie Pierce 23, the sole female flying instructor in the southwest, began in 1939 at Lincoln Nebraska and earned her instructor rating in 1940. She now teaches civilian flight students in Ranger Texas under Northern Oklahoma Flying Service contract. She sees flying as a challenge and an aesthetic escape from daily worries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Blackwell
Southwest
Winnie Pierce
Wellesley and
Ward-Belmont
Boston
Lincoln
Neb
Ranger
Texas
Dewey Mauk
Northern Oklahoma Flying Service
Civil Aeronautic Authority
War hysteria warned by American Legion leader
National Commander Raymond J. Kelly told the Advertising Club of Boston that rising war fear in the nation could plunge the U S into holocaust. He urged Americans to strengthen defenses while seeking peace and avoiding pre election hysteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Raymond J. Kelly
American Legion
United States
Kelly
Advertising Club of
America
Legion
Detroit
Europe
Salvation Army Reports Eight Months of Service Work
At a Wednesday meeting the local Salvation Army advisory board reviewed activity to August 31. Indoor attendance reached 7 491 with 74 open air services, plus 992 transient lodgings and 2 243 transient meals. They noted 124 cases on file, 427 grocery orders, 6 rents paid, 1 685 garments and 246 pairs of shoes issued. Financial totals included Home Service 2 790, local and out of town collections 1 806.98, and overall 4 596.98. The War Relief fund received 50 toward a 100 quota. T. G. Kelly began Home Service Campaign planning for a mid October start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Salvation Army
W. W. Pryor
Home Service
Salvation Army War Relief Fund
T. G. Kelly
Home Service Campaign
The Channel Crossing Risks for Hitler’s Army
The channel is treacherous with heavy seas and fleets of British forces. A German invasion would face disorganized communications and perilous seasickness that could strand troops before reaching Dover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiter
Channel
North Sea
Royal Air Force
Dover
English Channel
Hitler
Bizzell Calls Loyalty Key to Public Education
Norman, Sept. 17. Dr. W. B. Bizzell, president of the University of Oklahoma, declares there is no place in public educational institutions for the disloyal. He urges intellectual and moral preparedness to accompany military readiness amid Europe’s war and warns against leaders who justify ruthlessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
W. B. Bizzell
University of Oklahoma
Bizzell
America
Europe
Ee Eee
State school land farms being sold in Craig county
The State school land commission offered 78 more Craig county farm and ranch tracts for sale after auctioning 85 yesterday for 396 411 dollars in large sale. Woody Hunt said average price about 25 dollars an acre. About 500 bidders at the courthouse. 13 down payments financed by the farm security administration. Purchases require 5 percent down and 25 year balance at 3 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
State School Land Commission
Craig County
Woody Hunt
Farm Security Administration
Tidewater May Enter Big Ten Oil Firms
Tulsa report says Tidewater Associated Oil could join a 10-firm group with Skelly Oil and other Getty controlled interests. Pacific Western Oil and Tidewater already share California operations as talks center on consolidation. Getty supports the move while Tidewater and Skelly officials declined comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Tidewater Associated Oil Company
Skelly Oil Company
J. Paul Getty
Tidewater
Getty
Mission Corporation
Pacific Western Oil Corporation
California
Mission
Skelly
Pacific Western
Mid-Continent
Gulf Coast
Rocky Mountain
Typhoid Epidemic Shuts Dairy in Washington Co
Washington county officials declare a dangerous typhoid fever outbreak and order the Dewey dairy to stop all milk distribution. Dairy workers and one Bartlesville grocery staffers face five days of health examinations as cases rise to 26 with one death. The action follows a health conference with county and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlesville
Okla
Washington County
Dewey
F. S. Etter
John Y. Battenfield
State Health Department
William Bishop
Jaycees of State Dlan Trade Boost ENID
The Oklahoma Junior Chamber of Commerce opens a program to promote trade expansion and cooperation with firms in securing national defense industries. Herb Johnson won the state presidency by one vote over Al Cook. George Glatfelder became vice president and Joe Chambers the secretary-treasurer. Regional presidents include Orville von Gulker, Stottie Caswell, Reese Dews, and Bill Russel. The convention allowed active military service members to maintain chapter memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Oklahoma Junior Chamber of Commerce
Herb Johnson
Sapulpa
al Cook
Oklahoma City
George Glatfelder
Bartlesville
Joe Chambers
Blackwell
Orville von Gulker
Okeene
Stottie Caswell
Okmulgee
Reese Dews
Chickasha
Bill Russel
Tulsa
Jaycees
Rain Required For Parts Of Oklahoma State
The U S department of agriculture reports rain is needed in the western third of Oklahoma and some southeastern counties. Elsewhere soil moisture is favorable. Corn harvest has begun but is drying slowly. cotton picking is general though opening is slow. Grain sorghums are headed with excellent yields except in the northwest where frost risk looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Oil Men Debate Defense Role at National Convention
Several hundred leading oil men gathered in Atlantic City on September 16 for the National Petroleum Association 38th annual convention to discuss the industry's role in national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
National Petroleum Association
Coalgate Nuptials Attract Local Attention
Announcement of the marriage of O Berra Phil lips Beck to Wayne Brown in Coalgate notes a quiet ceremony by Delmar Owens with Mrs Brown wearing blue. The couple plans a short wedding trip and will reside in McAlester after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’berra Phillips Beck
C. W. Phillips
Coalgate
Wayne Brown
Alice Brown
Oklahoma City
Delmar Owens
Church of Christ
Brown
Work and Play Make Life Interesting Dr Brydia Shines
Dr Catherine Brydia leads a busy life balancing formal medical roles with vibrant home life. She is on the visiting staff at Valley View Hospital and president of Pon totce County Medical Society while serving East Central State College and the Business and Professional Women’s Club. She received honors from Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt and a Margaret Hague Hospital scholarship, the oldest recipient ever, after graduating from St Louis Medical College in 1913. In leisure she enjoys fishing hunting and bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Brydia
Doctor Brydia
Brydia
Valley View Hospital
Pontotce County Medical Society
East Central State College
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Margaret Hague Hospital
Jersey City
New Jersey
St. Louis Medical College
Joe Louis Set for Los Angeles Title Defense
Joe Louis will defend his title next in Los Angeles, with promoter Mike Jacobs ready to name a November opponent days away. The report notes rapid public interest and speculation on the matchup as Louis plans his return to the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Louis
Los Angeles
Eddie Brietz
New York
Mike Jacobs
Pittsburgh
Washington
Doc Sutherland
Indiana Backed To Win Big Ten Title
Around Chicago observers claim Indiana has strong backing to capture the Big Ten title this season. Rumors say Rogers Hornsby's fate in the majors next year hinges on his performance. Bill Terry interview plans hint at wary coverage of the National League race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State
Chicago
Indiana
Rogers Hornsby
Oklahoma City
Bill Terry
World Series Start Date Amid Managerial Hurdles
The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin notes the world series opens on Oct 2 while Joe McCarthy and President Harridge struggle to name their starting pitchers and teams. This reflects tension over lineup decisions as the event approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn C. Doyle
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Joe M’carthy
Harridge
Non-Stop Hitter Revered as Phillies Fan Favorite
Phillies fans praise Danny Litwhiler the young outfielder who had a 21 game hitting streak yesterday. Rumor of Babe Ruth's death while golfing spreads across city as offices check feverishly. Oklahoma City hosts tennis champion Don MNeill for a homecoming party on September 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philly
Danny Litwhiler
Babe Ruth
Oklahoma City
Don M’neill
Commission Leaves State Ginning Rate Unchanged
Oklahoma City reports the Cotton Ginning rates for the 1940-41 season remain at 25 and 27 1 2 cents per hundred in a corporation commission order. Charges for bagging and tying rose slightly as new cheaper classes were added. The commission notes gin owners earned $436,602 last year and projects a cotton crop of 630,000 bales this season, 174,612 more than the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Corporation Commission
Policemen Eat Candy Mistake in Shoplifting Stop
In Klamath Falls Oregon police suspected two youths of stealing and took a box of candy to headquarters. Officers later ate the candy not realizing it was evidence. The store owner said the candy was wormy and discarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klamath Falls
Ore
Greater returns for amount in vested
Classified ad notes higher value returns for invested money in Ada region. Details reference vested accounts and potential benefits for readers considering deposits. Investors are urged to compare offerings and consult official notices before transacting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada News
Nazis Step On Pace Of Air Attacks
Berlin reports intensified bombardment of London with daylight raids destroying blocks and aiming at subway stations. German sources claim ships remain active on the Thames while London fights fires in docklands and wholesale warehouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
High Command
London
DNB
West India
London and
Victoria Docks
Croydon
Scotland
Glasgow
Ireland
Germany
Tilbury
Thames
Norris Speaks To Stratford Meeting
Hugh Norris director of Vocational Training at East Central State College spoke at the Stratford Methodist Church Sunday evening. Rev. Miller organized the program and will present nurses doctors and professionals in upcoming Sundays with Dr A R Sugg scheduled for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Norris
East Central State College
Methodist Church
Stratford
United States
Rev. Miller
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Ada
A. R. Sugg
Avard Lake Closed to Fisherman Then Stocked With Fish
Alva officials announced Avard lake would close to fishing on October 1 and be stocked shortly after with 10 000 channel catfish and 10 000 bass Anglers may fish again next June In Stillwater Oklahoma A and M college received 200 applications for 75 advanced military course slots with graduates becoming second lieutenants in the reserve officers corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva
James Egan
Avard Lake
Stillwater
Oklahoma A
M. College
Reserve Officers Corps
Ada Residents and Visitors Parade In Personal News
Miss Snow Watson visits Holdenville sister Mrs. W L Whitaker Jr. Armand Hinkle arrives from Centralia to enroll at East Central State college. Mrs. M M Pierce of Denison Texas visits sister Mrs F R Laird and Dr Laird. Birth announced for James Byron Auten in Oakland California, former Ada residents. Mrs Hattie Duke of Francis undergoes major operation at Breca hospital. Wilma Bryant and Josie Mae Henson visit in Oklahoma City. Dick Rice of Wichita Falls attends to Ada business. Marcene Wilson improves after Valley View hospital operation. J H Howard and daughter Sue return to Durant after Ada visit. Jane Boswell to Boston then New York for Katherine Gibb's school. Billie French undergoes major operation at Breco hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Boswell
Mrs. S. Boswell
King’s Road
Boston
Massachusetts
New York City
Katherine Gibb
Penitentiary factory resumes operations after idle period
Warden Jess Dunn announced that the pants and garment factory at the state penitentiary has resumed operations following several months of idleness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcalester
State Penitentiary
Jess Dunn
Okmulgee Guards Savor Beans After Army Shift
Okmulgee's two national guard units marked their transition to the regular army with a simple first meal of beans. The move reflects ongoing reorganization and integration of local units into federal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okmulgee
National Guard
Hartshorne ex-tag agent pleads innocent in embezzlement charge
Homer Wilhelm former tag agent at Hartshorne pleaded innocent to a three year old embezzlement charge filed by former County Attorney W. J. Counts. He was arrested in Chicago and unable to meet a 1500 dollar bond and is held in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAlester
Homer Wilhelm
Hartshorne
W. J. Counts
Chicago
Parks Revenue Rises 40 Percent in Eight Months
Oklahoma City report shows state parks earned 12279 from January 1 to August 31. Budget Officer R R Owens notes revenue from boats cabins concessions and similar activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
R. R. Owens
B P W Reports on County Dental Program
At the B P W club meeting hosted by Mrs. Jennie Skaggs Miss Katherine Higgins from the city county health unit outlined the county sponsored dental program. The report listed 278 fillings 108 extractions 123 cleanings 106 treatments 661 inspections with 147 indigent children treated across Ada schools and the AAUW nursery school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. W. Club
Jennie Skaggs
Katherine Higgins
Halls Hill
Lula
Vaness
Pickett
Hart
Lightning Ridge
Glenwood
Ada
Marv Smith
E. A. Allen
Marjorie Braly
United Days asks pastors to discuss prohibition repeal
Tulsa September 18 The United Days urged 4000 Oklahoma pastors to discuss the proposed prohibition repeal at Sunday September 29. The executive committee named Dr. Lewis N. Stuckey pastor of the First Methodist Church Oklahoma City as chairman succeeding Dr. W. R. White former Oklahoma City leader and now president of Hardin SImmons College Abilene Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
United Days
Oklahoma
Lewis N. Stuckey
First Methodist Church of
Oklahoma City
Stuckey
W. R. White
Hardin-Simmons College
Abilene
Tex
Marriage Licenses Report From Ada Court Clerk
The court clerk issues licenses for several couples including C L Christensen 23 Ada and Pearl McKaskle 19 Ada Altus Moran 24 Ada and Dale McDaniel 18 Ada Wayne E Brown 46 Oklahoma City and Pauline O Beria Beck 34 W R Myers 74 Roff and Emily Carter 70 Stratford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Christinsen
Ada
Pearl McKaskle
Charlie Roy Bivins
Opal Lee Whitson
Altus Moran
Dale McDaniel
Wayne E. Brown
Oklahoma City
Pauline O. Beria Beck
W. R. Myers
Roff
Emily Carter
Stratford
Ada Visitors Note Schienberg And Giesen Parties
Philip Schienberg of Wichita Falls Texas is spending a few days with friends in Ada. Mr Schienberg is a former resident of this city. Dr Giesen and son of Konawa were business visitors in Ada Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Schienberg
Wichita Falls
Texas
Ada
Mr. Schienberg
Dr. Giesen
Son
Konawa
Mrs Lenora Rogers Plans Visit to Wewoka
Mrs Lenora Rogers along with Mrs Mary Pitt and Mrs Gladys Satterwhite intend to visit in Wewoka Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenora Rogers
Mary Pitt
Gladys Satterwhite Plant
Wewoka
Local Visitors and Family Travels Reported
Reverend and Mrs E D Gregory of Fort Cobb visit in Fort Cobb at daughter and son in law Roy Lollar 826 East Seventeenth Street. Mrs B C King and daughter Mrs Cortright English visited in Oklahoma City Tuesday. Mrs Fletcher Breco improving after major operation at Breco hospital. Mr and Mrs Collins W Yancey of 1119 South Belmont left Tuesday for Duluth and Hibbing Minnesota to visit relatives for about ten days or two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Gregory
Fort Cobb
Roy Lollar
East Seventeenth Street
B. C. King
Cortright English
Oklahoma City
Collins W. Yancey
South
Belmont
Duluth
Hibbings
Minnesota
Judge and Mrs. J. F. McKeel Return From Claremore Trip
Judge and Mrs. J. F. McKeel returned Tuesday from Claremore where they spent the past weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. McKeel
Claremore
McFarland Birth Announcement for Dana Lanelle
Mr and Mrs J L McFarland announce the birth of a daughter Dana Lanelle born Tuesday September 17 at Valley View hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. McFarland
Valley View Hospital
Dana Lanelle
Miss Harris Heads to Wellesley for Studies
Miss Margaret Harris, daughter of Mr and Mrs John R Harris of 911 South Broadway, left Wednesday to resume studies at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. She is a sophomore this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Harris
John R. Harris
South Broadway
Wellesley
Massachusetts
Wellesley College
Harris
Idris Traylor Family Return From Texas Mexico Summer
Mr and Mrs Idris Traylor and their two sons have completed a summer spent in south Texas and Mexico returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idris Traylor
South
Texas
Mexico
Miss Leota Moore Visiting Friends in Arkansas City
Miss Leota Moore of Arkansas City Kansas visits in the home of Mr and Mrs Weldd Brewer at 917 South Johnston for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leota Moore
Arkansas City
Kansas
Ada Hosts McAlester Guest Herman Hackman
Herman Hackman of McAlester visited Ada as a guest of friends Monday evening. He was formerly a resident of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Hackman
McAlester
Ada
Mr. Hackman
Tulsa League of Women Voters President Attends Meeting
Mrs. Claude McMillan of 1014 South Belmont led the Tulsa League of Women Voters as president during a Wednesday board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude McMillan
South Belmont
League of Women Voters
Tulsa
McMillan
Nave Family Returns Home After Visit
Mr and Mrs Bill Nave and son Dickie of Grand View Texas and Mrs J H Nave of Scipio returned Wednesday to their homes after a visit with Miss Marie Nave 222 South Rens nie The Bill Naves are former residents of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Nave
Dickie
Grand View
Texas
J. H. Nave
Scipio
Marie Nave
South Rens
Nie
Bill Naves
Mrs Mamie Monroe Visits Casper Wyoming
Mrs Mamie Monroe of 820 East Sixteenth Street left Tuesday to visit her daughter Mrs F M Estep and her husband Mr Estep in Casper Wyoming. Mrs Estep is the former Miss Sari Monroe of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Monroe
East
Sixteenth Street
A Daugher
F. M. Estep
Estep
Casper
Wyoming
Sari Monroe
Ada
Mrs W H Wight Shopped in Ada on Wednesday
Mrs W H Wight of Konawy attended to business and shopped in Ada on Wednesday, highlighting local commerce and social ties between towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wight
Konawy
Ada
Doctor in Omaha Hospital Sought as New Resident
In Omaha Douglas County Hospital confusion over a public address system message leads to the realization that the new resident physician is Dr A. W. Doctor. The staff now recognizes the intended call for Dr Doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
Dougla County Hospital
Dr. Doctor
A. W. Doctor
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Magerkurth
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Thurston Road
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Sneke
Norris
Miss Snow Watson
Holdenville
Mrs. W. L. Whitaker Jr
Armand Hinkle
Centralia
Illinois
M. M. Pierce
F. R. Laird
Laird
East Thirteenth Street
Pierce
J H. Auten
Oakland
James Byron
Autens
Mr. Auten
J. L. Auten
Hattie Duke
Francis
Breca Hospital
Duke
Clyde Howard
Stockton
Wilma Bryant
Josie Mae Henson
Dick Rice
Marcene Wilson
South Rennie
J. H. Howard
Sue
Billie French
Breco Hospital
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