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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1938

Page

3

Photo Finish in a Cold Blue Grass Auction

Linda, in a tense rural setting, motives shift as she discovers a hidden envelope containing nine thousand dollars in notes linked to Uncle Sandy and Bruce Radford. She debates contacting Bruce about the envelope while suspects grow about Sandy’s secrecy and Linda’s unresolved romance and future in journalism.

Val Epi Uncle Sandy Landa Bruce Radford Linda Brown Donald Monte Hill Brad Radford Moss New York Nations Norman Sandy Sis’ Callie Tompkins Golden Toy Uncle Sandy Gordon Bruce

Frank Phillips Foundation gifts Pontotoc Boy Scouts $4650

The Frank Phillips Foundation Inc. approved a $4,650 grant to Pontotoc Area Council in Ada Oklahoma for scouting needs including expansion rural office help and equipment camp activities and land and building costs. The grant endorsed by James P. Fitch and W. C. Smoot notes one item of $400.06 for a custodian’s house was denied. A representative of the national council later offered planning help for the camp.

M. Matthews Pontotoc Area Frank Phillips Foundation Inc Oklahoma City Harvey Faust M. Omatthews R. Stubbs Hugh Norris W. O. Smith James P. Fitch Dallas Ada Coalgate Scorts M. O. Matthews W. C. Smoot Frank Phillips Foundation Smoot Bartlesville Oklahoma Boy Scouts of America Tne Wave General Council

Konawa News Notes From Local Church and Lodge Activities

Dale Quillin returns to Annapolis Naval training school after visiting his parents. Miss Margaret Gene Yates ill at Stephens College. District conference at McAlester with Rev. E L Powell and Bishop Selecman. several Konawa participants and Indian regalia initiatory at Fairfax lodge. Rainbow Girls install officers at Masonic Temple with G. Scott addressing. Birth announced Ronald Clyde to Mr. and Mrs. Grady Evans. Local figures attend events in Tulsa and Wewoka. funeral for infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Laxon. Harvard reports a cosmic days counter. job losses noted.

Dale Quillin R. O. Quillin Annapolis Margaret Gene Yates Stephens College Columbia Missouri E. L. Powell Methodist Church Missionary Society Barnett Memorial Church McAlester J. J. Shores EB. Wilbourn H. Meder Bert Harris W. RB. Slaughter Wes Gladden T. R. Love Florence Cowsert H. W. Courtney Joe Bowers Salter Holdenville C. C. Selecman R. H. Thomas San Angelo Texas J. M. Thomas Konawa International Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Fairfax Lodge Newton Kenowa O. J. Levin Melvin Dixon J.P. ¥Ott Earl Castillo Ben Lee Grand Assembly of Rebekahs Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Velma Jeanne Lurber Chaplin Louise Reeder Marshall Viva Stephens Alice Stephens Juanita Jarvis Virginia Jane Huddleston Dale Love Charity Marcile Vance Hope Wanden Rodgers Faith Mary Low Wilehourn Loraine Jaris Grill Margie Dan Autry Jack Scott L. A. Jaevis Calvin Vance Edward Courtney Jack Fletcher Diffy Burton H. F. Pamplin Mary Jo Lurber Jimmie Rodgers Robert Lee Harris Wilda Pamplin Betty Jones Miss Surber F. M. Streetman Vlairvin Wooten J. T. Means Tulsa George McBeth Abilene W. B McBeth Sélecman Wewoka Fred Laxton Laxton Glaf Company Hubert Reach Churehy of Christ Buriial

Man o War Story Hits Lexington As Linda Tracks Scoop

Linda Gordon, hired by Moss to cover Man o War, travels to Far Away Farms near Lexington. She meets Will Harbutt and learns about War Admiral and the famous stallion's progeny while weighing the money and risk of a high stakes exclusive interview.

Pinda Miss Gordon Callie Linda Bruce Moss

War Admiral Triumphs in Suburban Obstacle Race

In a tale braided with racing lore, War Admiral overcomes Snark to win at Aqueduct after a taunting telegram from Red, while Linda recalls Red’s pride and the Suburban crowd’s jeers. Bruce Radford reappears as Linda and Will Harbutt arrive at the Blue Grass pad dock, and a tense interview looms as the scene closes.

Linda Monte ‘ Hill Monte Pappy Remin Red Will Man War Will Harbutt Bruce Radford Hullo Bruce Sandy

Carrier Shows How To Spend Wisely Save Earnings

Wayne Bruce Snow, a 17 year old former Ada News carrier in Coalgate, saved 135 dollars in 15 months while growing his route from 58 to about 90 customers. He bought a typewriter, paid college fees for OU Norman, and took a Dallas Centennial trip. Snow, salutatorian of Coalgate high, plans engineering studies and works at OU while saving for the future. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Wylie Snow and was active in Scouts and athletics.

Wayne Bruce Snow Ada News Coalgate Wayne Bruce the News Oklahoma University Norman Yng Wayne School of Electrical Engineering Dallas Coalgate High School Ada 0. U School of Engineering Wylie Snow

Political parties set to launch campaigns next week

Oklahoma City reports major parties ready to begin general election campaigning. Democratic State Chairman France Faris announces full staff and downtown headquarters with Elmer Thomas and Leon C. Phillips to tour. Republican leaders Blaine and Glasner plan early speaking tours as party organizers prepare women’s division and speakers bureau guidance. Phillips recuperating in New Mexico and due back late this week.

Oklahoma City France Faris Elmer Thomas Léon C. Phillips TR. Blaine Kingfisher Blaines Harry 0. Glasner Enid Ross Ricley Guymon L. T. Coc Purcell Temoderat Paris J. Henry Shields Hooker Democratic Organization Denny Faulkenberg J.E. Faulkenberg Medford Phillips New Mexico

Two Oklahomans In Violent Death

Two Oklahomans died in separate weekend accidents. Jack Sievers of Alva, 25, was testing an airplane motor when a propeller struck his abdomen and thigh, bleeding led to his death. Jefferson Dew, 53, a Tahlequah area farmer, was fatally injured when a wheel separated from a truck and toppled into a 20 foot embankment trapping him while three others escaped injuries.

Jack Sievers Alva Okla Jefferson Dew Tahlequah

New Demo Platform Outlines Next Legislature’s Work

Oklahoma City Sept. 24 LPI The new state Democratic platform approved by gubernatorial candidate Leon C. Phillips outlines the next legislature’s likely priorities. It emphasizes balancing the budget, limiting state employees and salaries, tax reform, and merit systems. Education, highway and safety, and a possible runoff or alternative primary are also debated as key issues.

Oklahoma City LPI Leon C. Phillips House Senate State Highway Patrol and Safety Department Travel and Tourist Bureau Highway Department

Old Ace Clients Will Get Raise

Oklahoma City September 26. The Oklahoma public welfare commission raised monthly old age assistance from 15 to 20 dollars for about 65,000 clients. Delegation led by P. Frix urged higher aid for the blind, noting $6.50 monthly for food versus $8.50 for old age recipients, as state funds continued after federal cuts.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Public Welfare Commission Frix Sioner Oklahoma County Commissioners Association Commission Oklahoma

4 H Club Groups Visit State Fair

4 H club members from Pontotoc county visit Oklahoma City for the state fair. Girls with high scores include Ouida Harris Maxwell Wilma Scroggins Francis Indigo Rainish and Jewell Hebert. Boys include Carlos Scroggin Delbert Gerloff Melvin Chilcoat and Doyle Green. They will return Wednesday. Mrs. Jessie Morgan and county agents lead the trip.

Pontotoc County Indunia Rainish Cedar Grove Jewell Hebert Owl Creek Louise Flexett Coretta Hamilton Lula Helen Bryant Louise Chandler Thelma Wust_Ceder Grove Mary Edith Gentry Inion Valley Edna Thomas Fitzhugh Oklahoma City Fontetec County Carlos Scroggin Ben Sullivan Zimo Henderson Jr al Jen Delbert Gerloff Lovelady Gairy Jae Daniel Frisco Melvin Chilcoat Pickett Doyle Green Core

Lawton Youth Given Six Months for Forgery Charge

Lawton youth Jack L. Garner, 17, faced second degree forgery charges after attempting to pass a $5 bad check at an Oklahoma City jewelry store. He pleaded guilty before District Judge Clarence Mills and was jailed awaiting transfer to Granite reformatory for a six month sentence. Funeral services were planned in McAlester for Mrs. Bella Flesher, 63, who died after hospital operation in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City UPI_Justice Jack L. Garher Lawton Garner Clarence Mills Granite Reformatory

Several Minor Accidents Reported Near Ada

Six people were treated at local hospitals for injuries from weekend and Monday incidents. Mary Gray and Beth el Barnes suffered bruises when a car overturned on highway 19 west of Ada. driver Than Tinker Bache had minor injuries. John McLughmson and Anton Landan of Coalgate were admitted after a crash on highway 3 between Ada and Coalgate. Margaret Smith from west of Ada on highway 19 received severe bruises from an unnamed collision. T Ray Miller near Ada was treated for a foot injury from a farm slide. Harry Auten, in an Oklahoma City home, recovered from a serious head injury suffered in a highway 99 truck crash near the Canadian River bridge. he was formerly Ada employed.

Mary Gray Bethel Barnes McAlester Ada Tinker Bache John McLughmson Anton Landan Coalgate Breco Highway 3 Margaret Smith Highway 19 T. Ray Miller Breco Hospital Harry Auten Highway 99 Canadian River Bridge Oklahoma City

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Cruce Tindford Linga Donald Phek William Radford Alexander Gordon Sandy Gordon Central Mr. Radford Phillips Foundation Boy Scout Council Harry W. Miller Uuepears W. C._ Smoot National Council Ray Bryan New York City Konawa News Grace O'Bryan Mary Taylor Ann Guthrie Alice Morrison Veda Love Grady Evans Port Arthur Giesen Harvard Redterday Linda Jenene Thorouchbred Brace VenSford Antte A Apell Fhs Yan Lextsington Samuel Riddle Lexington Eiltaal Redi Man O' War Ol’ Red Chillun Genie Scapa Flow Mars Crusader American Flag Clyde van Edith Cavell Bat Charles B. Parmer NEA Service Seabiscuit Admiral Run Inn Admiral Aqueduct Wayne Broce Next Tulse Students of C. C. Brown Budtgs Publishing
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