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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1933
Page
4
Collier’s Magazine warns that transforming beer into a political issue could harden repeal efforts and fuel bootlegging, while warnings persist about organized crime backing illegal trade. The piece contrasts these views with oil, gas, and political bargaining as U.S. policy questions unfold.
A Sunday lesson emphasizes Jesus blessing children and condemning wealth as a barrier to the kingdom. It contrasts trustful, selfless living with the rich young ruler who walked away from Jesus’ call after being asked to sell his fortune and follow him.
Severe storms in southern Oklahoma killed two people and injured many, with additional deaths and injuries reported near Chickasha and Frederick. Apanhandle sandstorm caused darkness, damaged crops, and disrupted life, while floods and hail damaged homes and farms further east and northeast. The report notes injuries in Chickasha and Frederick areas and ongoing political disputes over school land management and the governor’s proposed reforms.
Pontotoc County bee keepers form an association with A. T. Watson as president, Holloway vice president, and John W. Zimmerman secretary treasurer. The group plans to invite the state bee inspector to combat foul brood, insure properly inspected honey entering Ada, and develop local honey markets.
Secretary A L Beckett of the Oklahoma school land commission submitted his resignation to Governor Murray effective if the reform bill for reorganizing the department fails in the legislature. The move ends a long political fight, with the governor planning to persuade Beckett to stay.
Francis High School fields a strong debate squad led by J Arthur Herrin superintendent of schools as director. The team includes John Wayne Powell Elbert Crabtree Bertha Martin and Roy Hawkins. They are co champions of the sixth district and won the Northeastern Teachers' College Tahlequah tournament April 13 14 defeating Poteau Checotah and Miami to reach the finals. They advance to the state meet with Herrin aiming for the state championship.
A 17 year old boy, Jesse Harrell, is held for the killing of his father, Jim Tom Harrell, 58, a wealthy planter and stockman, after a quarrel over livestock theft at their home near Smithville in McCurtain county. He shot his father in the house as warned.
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