This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1941
Page
4
The article argues that human factors drive history more than theory. It cites Mussolini Hitler Lindbergh and British American aid amid World War II debates, urging restraint and highlighting navy time and aid as key to victory for Britain.
A Sunday school lesson on Acts 4 32 35 6 1 7 praises early Christians sharing all things in common as an ideal. It notes voluntary practice, warns against greed, cites the appointment of deacons led by Stephen, and urges modern society to pursue communal welfare with spiritual foundations. It also urges national defense readiness and unity amid world events.
The report notes likely extensive wildcat oil drilling in this area and Coal counties this year. Pontotoc county already produces large oil and gas volumes and may see new fields discovered. The writer suggests changing Oklahoma's abbreviation from Okla to OK and adopting the slogan The OK State.
Welborn Hope, once of Ada, uttered a graceful line about faith and art, expressing a wish to remain travel-tired yet nourished by music. The quote reflects a life steeped in performance and perseverance.
Ada Oklahoma born Estle Henson now Royal Canadian Air Force officer stationed at Manning Depot Toronto is hailed as the only man to survive being taken for a ride by Pretty Boy Floyd and George Birdwell. Toronto Daily Star ran a full page April 16 with his account of the 12 hour escape and ride, including the $10 taxi fare and a battered ammunition hat.
Pontotoc county farm families may gain better clothing and food through the supplementary cotton program. County home demonstration agent Mrs. Jessie Morgan says stamps for buying cotton goods and a $3 food payment can be earned by reducing cotton acreage. Farmers on one farm can earn up to $25, with multi farm operators eligible for more. forms will be provided by the county AAA office.
Cotton producers organized into groups may apply for free classing and market news services under the Smith Doxey Act for 1941 cotton after planting. Oklahoma and Texas groups urged to apply by Aug 15 limiting late applications. State agents and extension staff helped 583 Texas groups and 142 Oklahoma groups last year with about 568000 and 135000 samples classified respectively.
Norman April 19 Dr E E Hale Oklahoma historian predicts a new era of sane planning for the state after a period of wasteful growth He cites past resource depletion and expects agriculture forestry oil and gas to be conserved while a planned industrial and commercial base develops across cities and towns.
Norman H. Davis reported at the Red Cross annual convention that the organization has spent nearly 27 million dollars on war relief since Poland’s invasion. Britain received the largest share, with relief exceeding 13 million dollars and about 23 ships a month ferrying supplies.
Three escaped German prisoners were captured near the Peninsula station in Ontario as wind and snow closed the area. Officials reported 16 captured so far, three wounded, with eight caught near the wind swept point between Schreiber and White River and 19 in custody unofficially. Three others were said to have been killed while fleeing when challenged.
Reports indicate that 25 percent or more of the nation's air fields are not open to private aviation. Authorities cite restricted access, with counties and municipalities enforcing closures affecting small aircraft operators.
Pawhuska Oklahoma plans a monument or building to honor the first U S Scout troop organized there in April 1909 by Rev John F Mitchell an English born Episcopal minister involved with Lord Baden Powell Mitchell later returned to Scotland where he now serves Forgue Aberdeenshire The local committee includes business and professional men including Walter Johnson Governor Phillips highway patrol head and W E McGuire the former postmaster who helped the troop for fourteen years The Pawhuska Episcopal church troop continues and celebrated Boy Scout week marking its 32nd year instead of 31 in America.
In New York on April 21 the Maternity Center Association started a class for expectant grandmothers the first of its kind. Twenty five women attended and director Hazel Corbin explained the aim is updating grandmothers to modern baby care including new ideas like a square drawer.
Stickers promoting the Ada Firemen's Rodeo to be held August 14 to 17 are available. Earl McKendree invites motorists to visit the Fire Station to obtain them. Steers for roping have been purchased in Old Mexico.
Ada residents see higher returns from their vested amounts in local classified ads. The notice outlines benefits, eligibility, and steps to claim or reinvest proceeds, with emphasis on timely action to maximize gains. Community officials encourage readers to review figures and deadlines.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Mrs. Mattie A Chamberlain 88 a Pontotoc county pioneer who came to the county in 1888 and lived near Ada since. She was mother of Albert Chamberlain and W E Chamberlain both of Ada. Born in Dale Alabama she moved from Mason county Texas. Burial was in Rosedale cemetery with Ivan J Young and Rev Milo Arbuckle officiating. Survivors include a grandchild Ray Chamberlain and a great grandchild Caroline Chamberlain.
Jim Cecil known as the battling stockman from Shawnee was shot in the neck during a second room confrontation with two robbers in a Dallas hotel. He was taken to a hospital with a non critical wound as police described the incident and collected descriptions from staff.
J. E. Andrews 63 year old bank president from Grand Saline Texas died in Ada Oklahoma after being found with a slashed throat and stab wound in his room at Breco Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for weeks. He had been in low spirits but no reason was apparent for the act. Survivors include his wife and two daughters Louise Andrews Austin and Mrs Ebaline Hill Houston.
Altus reports the death of Leroy Warren Bryant aged 32 after a car crash that ended Jackson county’s nearly three year traffic fatality free period and Altus’s four year stretch. Bryant’s brother Wesley, John Duke and Ben Kyser were injured. driver unknown. Bryant leaves a widow and two children.
Oklahoma draft director Clive E. Murray said no notice of a quota reduction had been received, maintaining a 9,365 first-year quota despite Washington cut national totals. Inductions proceed with 800 white and 89 black men slated for May, and larger June calls as college deferments end.
Missouri flood troubles shifted eastward as showers in the west were expected to fade. No repeat of weekend torrents was indicated. rail damage, highway closures, and eight deaths across Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma were noted. Detours remained on U S Highways, Frisco trains, and the SLS detouring in parts of Oklahoma.
Yosemite National Park in California is described as roughly the same size as the state of Rhode Island, highlighting its extensive land area and status as a major protected region.
Ben Parsley of Pauls Valley pleaded guilty to reckless driving after a Friday head on crash near Ada. He was fined 15 dollars and costs by Justice J. D. Willoughy. The other driver, J H Kelly, 29, of Centralia Illinois, suffered a broken nose and a lacerated chin.
Munitions Minister C. D. Howe said Canada will pay for parts and materials needed from the United States with goods rather than money under the new wartime cooperation plan. Ottawa officials welcomed the Ottawa Washington agreement reached by Prime Minister Mackenzie King and President Roosevelt for joint utilization of resources.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.