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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1938
Page
4
The community congratulates and thanks the First National Bank officers and staff for completing a modern banking house in Ada. P A Norris led the bank to stability, protecting depositors while building a strong financial institution in a growing Southeast state town.
The article outlines numerous short and longer driving trips from Ada Oklahoma, highlighting scenic routes via 99 to Gillespie ranch Ballard's park Mill Creek Sulphur and onward to Wapanucka Clarita Tupelo Bromide and the Witch hole. It also suggests trips to McAlester Atoka Stringtown Union Valley Gerty Chickasha Duncan Davis Sulphur Antlers Tuskahoma Wilburton Talihina and the Choctaw capitol at Tuskahoma with mountain overlooks and sanitaria visits.
The article notes a broad belief that the United States will enter another profitable business period. Business people expect a strong fall and winter trade, contingent on prices for cotton, hay, livestock, and carn. Oklahoma crops and oil outlook appear favorable, suggesting a robust year if Americans pursue business aggressively.
A reader lauds Tae Ada News as the town’s sole paper delivering vital local, state, national, and international news with art in stories. The note contrasts Ada’s service with larger cities and questions whether similar praise would be given elsewhere. Germany resists entering Czechoslovakia, a small nation armed and prepared to defend against invasion. Hitler is seen as bluffing and likely to delay further territorial moves until better prepared.
A Sunday School lesson on Ruth 1 6 18 presents Ruth as a model of devotion. Naomi and Ruth travel from Moab to Bethlehem after Elimelech dies, with Ruth choosing to stay with Naomi and adopt her faith, leading to a blessed outcome.
The text contrasts independent farmers with prosperous business men and notes politicians' push for aid while producers resist government help. It questions whether the saddest day for American farmers was accepting Uncle Sam's assistance and suggests oilmen opposed similar aid. The passage frames a debate on government intervention and its impact on farming communities.
A report quotes Mrs. Theodore Bilbo, ex wife of United States Senator Bilbo, musing on a possible bid against him. She says she is not much of a speaker but can make a good talk, and the paper notes humor in the line while avoiding certainty about any campaign plans.
Tourists can follow the route across Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma using highway markers. A shift of U S markers is expected, possibly placing Ada on a U S highway. Markers were placed on designated roads years ago, though new roads shorten some routes. No 48 may become No 99 crossing three states, while No 3 remains Oklahoma’s longest state highway, helping Ada’s designations.
The upcoming week end could reveal the president's influence on Kentucky voters. Most expect Barkley to win the senatorial nomination, but a close race might signal Roosevelt's waning hold, while a Chandler victory would be a major upset. Look to next Sunday's papers for results.
The writer suggests Oklahoma Democrats copy Texas O Daniels idea of giving mountain music to voters but argues voters want honest discussions of issues and policies to avoid going further into debt. The piece expresses belief that the average voter cares about government and how to achieve goals.
A writer urges walkers to improve life expectancy by simple rules. Do not cross diagonally, do not outrun a crossing light, do not rely on drivers, and avoid distracted glances at pedestrians while in the street. The guidance emphasizes caution in daily street use.
In his death the scientific world loses a star. Dr Merty proposed that southern pine could profitably be used to make paper, a forecast now shaping a potential southward industry. Indications point to most newsprint in the United States being produced in southern states within a few years.
Local column lists visits among families in Vanoss Ada and nearby towns with many relatives from Abilene Rusgesville Byars and Mays plus notes on church revivals at York and CREEK and community events such as rain plows and hay work and a hospital update on Mildred Brents.
Lea Anglin of Parish Chapel visited Joy Roberts Friday. Numerous families spent Sunday together at various homes. Revival meetings at Worstell church house are open to all.
Mr. Aipplen of Ada called on W. L. McKinley Sunday. Mrs. Helen Walker and Mrs. Etna Turner visited, with Turner family news. Numerous neighbors including D. Chambers, Arthur and Pearl Capps and children, and Doyle Walker were noted visiting locals. A Byerlys gathering drew a large turnout while Del Rio visitor relatives and Western travels surfaced among guest lists. Jack and Bob Jones, touring the West, stayed with Doyle Walker. Sam Corbin and Minnie Chambers hosted visits from Worster area relatives.
Washington reports the senate campaign expenditures committee warns that use of public funds in Kentucky's Democratic senatorial primary threatens voters and ballot integrity. It cites tactics for Aloen Barkley and A B Chandler and notes efforts to influence relief recipients and federal employee contributions. The panel filed a complaint with the communications commission over Tennessee primary issues and ordered further investigations.
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