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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1940
Page
4
A wartime editorial argues Britain will win the war despite immense obstacles. It cites RAF bombing success against German targets, disrupted German supply and ports, and allied help from Canada Australia and the United States. It warns of German plans in the Med and a global struggle that tests industry and unity at home.
Oklahoma observers debated how to fill the lieutenant governor post after James E. Berry's resignation. Constitutional lines consider succession, with governor, president pro tempore, or speaker of the house stepping in, while others favor governor vacancy power or court tests. The issue sparked Capitol gossip until a decisive Supreme Court ruling.
Elliott Roosevelt son of the president left by airplane for Washington after being ordered to report for duty as a captain in the army air corps. He had learned of his commission the previous Saturday but did not know his assignment. He said the army would handle all details and noted he would leave radio broadcasting. He dismissed a question about possible influence from his father and joked about his mother’s reaction.
East Central State College band of 74 under Harle E. McCall travels to Tishomingo on September 19 for the Tigers season opener against Murray Aggies. Graduation and National Guard mobilization reduce members, but over forty skilled players joined last week and several away games are planned this season.
Washington reports Oklahoma’s revised federal road program remains preliminary with several defense related projects missing. W. J. O Leary says the Norman South Canadian River bridge was dropped while state officials and federal engineers reassess the overall number of national defense prioritized projects.
The band welcomes 74 members with 40 freshmen. Juniors and seniors total 19, sophomores 15. Pauline Howard is drum major and the four twirlers are Glen Emerson Wilbur Jarvis Margaret Howard Helena Cooper. Director Harle E. McCall notes a strong wood wind section and high standards from new members.
King George VI announced a new gallantry award called the George Cross and a second, broader George Medal. He said the awards honor civilians and military alike as Britain faces invasion and air attacks, with support from friends in the Americas.
OLIVET, Mich. The first motorized fire truck built by Olds Motor Works in Lansing remains in service after about thirty years. It served 15 years in the state capital before being sold to Olivet.
Oklahoma City report states Logan county cannot liquidate unpaid 1938 39 highway warrants using a 1939 40 general fund surplus of 9 800. Attorney General advised County Attorney Hugh J Adams in formal opinion.
Oklahoma League of Women Voters members study state board plans for the coming season at Tulsa. Ada group president Mrs Claude McMillan attends, with projects including national league campaign schools to fortify democracy through study of government functions and foreign policy.
Weather observers report scattered showers across eastern Oklahoma with clearing in Ponca City. Heaviest rain fell in cotton country delaying harvests. Waurika recorded 1.65 inches, with many towns logging lesser totals and overall slowing farm work statewide.
Sue Ann Wilburn won first place in the Holland and Van Gilder television queen contest. Dorothy Olson was runner up and both will go to the Oklahoma state fair Tuesday for a chance at the state title with prizes including a portable radio for the local winner and a full suit and combination radio for the state winner. The final vote order lists Rosemary Scott, Odema Fowler, Katherine Stubblefield, Charlene Green, Norma Jean Messer, Alleyne Vallard, Eloise Lloyd, Ann Feiner, Sue Nell Thompson.
Secretary Hull said the status quo in Indo China was being upset through duress as Japanese forces entered the French far eastern colony. He voiced U S disapproval and cautioned that minute by minute developments make it hard to gauge the situation. He would not reveal possible government measures.
The Francis F H O club reorganized with Rebecca Brown as president Lucille McCamar as vice president Louise West as secretary and treasurer Ava Nell Deaton as reporter. The group gave a friendship tour visiting Calvin Wetumka Holdenville and Konawa to inspect home ec departments and receive warm greetings from hosts.
Washington reports halfback and NFL leading scorer And y Farkas is out for the season with a bad knee, ending his 193? campaign with the Redskins.
East Central State college launches a film library with plans for two films weekly per school for a 30 week year. The program aims to enhance visual education while supporting the national defense effort. Contracts to reach 20 participating schools are anticipated as the library expands to 100 films including government and commercial materials.
A weekend of rain caused four fatal crashes in Oklahoma, raising the year’s toll to 325. Evelyn Sample, 14, Oklahoma City, died in a wet pavement crash near a bridge. Daniel Bert McBride, 65, Manitou, was killed near Chattanooga in a two car collision. Betty Virginia White, 21, De Queen Arkansas, died in a car-truck collision near Heavener. Nancie Eugene Box, 78, died from injuries suffered September 15 near Yuda in Bryan county.
The Pontotoc County Democratic Central Committee will elect a new chairman on Saturday after noon October 5. J A Criswell resigned as chair Saturday. Jessie Cawthon and Dan W Swaffar announced letters of notification to precinct chairs and vice chairs for the October 5 meeting in the county courthouse district courtroom.
Eugene Jones of Ada admitted burning his car to collect insurance. He pleaded guilty before Superior Judge O H Presson at Seminole to destroying insured property and received a two year suspended sentence. He was arrested after his car burned four miles south of Konawa in Seminole County.
Mrs. Bessie Bell Shamlee, 41, died at her home 623 West Main Sunday at 6 p m. Funeral services were held Monday at 3 30 p m from Criswell Funeral Home chapel with Rev. E T Curtsinger officiating. Burial in Memorial Park. Survived by daughter Lois Shamlee mother Mrs Sonia Franty of California six sisters including Mrs Charles Wilson and Mrs Dug Blackburn and two brothers Albert Franty of California and Jack Franty of Ada.
Smoky Joe long time NC State trainer says trading a rabbit foot for a fox’s foot changed fortunes for the Wolfpack. He claims his pep talk and the team’s speed led to the 16 0 victory over William and Mary.
A Sunday report about the new WPA records project supervisor for Pontotoc County should have identified Delbert R. Kimrey as the appointee. The corrected name reflects the proper assignment and official role.
The University of Nebraska released an eye catching two color football poster that omits the word football from its design. The poster features bold graphics and team imagery, aiming to attract interest in the sport despite the missing label.
Over the weekend the court clerk issued marriage licenses to Elburn Robison 28 of St. Louis and Irene Myers 27 of Konawa Perry Palmer 22 of Weleetka and Agnes Floyd 28 of Ada Charles Ray Sliger 20 and Letha Hoover 19 both of Stonewall George Roger Gibbs 30 of Sasakwa and Bernice Carter 19 of Muskogee.
E. M. Hayward, a 71-year-old retired engineer in Seattle, is taking a high school Spanish class to fulfill two lifelong goals: to enroll in school and to spend part of every year in a Mexican village. The story highlights his ongoing education and cross border travel plans.
In Kansas City on September 27 a patrol car, ambulance and homicide squad went to Mrs. Anna Woods home after her son Michael W. Rob inett, 14, was found on the front porch with a gunshot wound to the head reported as self inflicted during a game of war using a rubber band.
The text notes Joan of Arc was canonized as a saint in 1920. It cites historic burning at the stake in 1431 when she was described as rashly guilty toward God and Holy Church.
Oklahoma State Safety Council leaders meet to review a 14 life increase over last year and a 20 percent jump in traffic, with Harold Mueller citing factors and plans for a winter safety campaign. Discussion will include closer cooperation with the Oklahoma Press Association and the state public safety department.
Oklahoma City report says George Washington Mayes, famed for 70 years of voting without fail, died at age 91. He cast his first vote at 20 for the Cherokee Nation National Party and maintained residence in Pryor. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow in Pryor.
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