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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
4
The notice states a weekly publication in Ada Oklahoma published every Thursday by The News Publishing and Printing Co. It confirms regular distribution and identifies the publishing house responsible for the community paper.
The article debates what personality means and how salesmanship and personality are understood. It notes experts may disagree, cites a vlolnt salesman as evidence personality eludes simple rules, and ends with a claim that study can inform practical application over time.
The piece argues Roosevelt cannot win a third term, noting Rayburn endorsement for Garner, Van Nuys attack on a third term, and opposition to New Deal candidates. It predicts Democrat resilience, contemplates 1940 dynamics, and suggests Roosevelt may withdraw before Christmas.
The piece weighs tough choices in cutting public costs and cites diverse local interests. It contrasts political tactics used by Hitler and Britain under Chamberlain while noting public figures like H. P. Sugg and Pres at work on agriculture, including drought resistant corn.
Sunday School lesson on Uzziah from II Chronicles 26 3 5 16 21 examines a once righteous king who grows proud and disobeys by burning incense in the temple leading to leprosy. The piece discusses whether his offense was personal paganism or church state privilege and emphasizes Bible themes that sin brings consequences, sometimes delayed, and the need to teach with a broad scriptural perspective.
The second annual Cavalcade of Indian Territory and Pioneer Celebration comes to Hugo's new stadium August 31 and September 1. A two hour show blends rodeo circus and pageant with 200 Choctaw participants, a horseback quadrille, bronc and trick roping, plus the Goodland All Indian Band. Profits stay in a fund to expand future events with general admission 23 cents to children and 50 cents to adults. Parking is free. all seats offer clear views.
Washington reports a paradoxical rise in cotton prices as tight market lint stocks prompt producers to leave cotton in government loan warehouses. About 400,000 bales have been withdrawn from the loan stock while 12,000,000 bales remain collateral. Government loans since 1934-35 total 14,536,000 bales, costing $767,168,000 exclusive of crop adjustment payments.
A 1939 40 budget review argues that despite the economy label and wartime pause, total appropriations reach 13 billion, rising debt interest, and hard-to-cut programs such as relief social security and CCC. It warns defense, agriculture, and welfare costs grow, urging higher national income and tax gains while noting dairy milk strikes threaten New York supply and potential government intervention.
The Internal Revenue Service relinquishes claim to 53.662 million dollars in taxes against the Associated Gas and Electric system in the largest tax settlement of its kind. Treasury officials say abatements formalize earlier agreements. the company will pay 88.7 million dollars, with 3 million already paid, funded via securities with Commission approval.
Oklahoma City report from August 22 states typhoid fever smallpox and diphtheria have killed 1530 Oklahomans in the past three years. Dr G F Mathews state health commissioner notes the deaths as preventable with proper measures.
Chicago Aug 21 A friendly clash over winter wheat crop estimates ends in a draw between Mrs Eileen Hennington Miller known as E E Miller and several hundred male crop experts. Miller sticks to her figures amid government estimates and private forecasts. She cites large abandonments in Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska and notes she toured fields to form her estimates. The government later aligned more with her spring wheat forecast and she cites extensive field work to support her numbers.
Dr Mathews warned that 15 929 serious illnesses caused costs of 2 712 750 and that state taxpayers bear the burden for indigent care. He noted typhoid fever with 723 deaths among 5 784 cases, smallpox with five deaths among 2 125 cases, and diphtheria with 802 deaths from 8 020 cases, urging universal immunization.
Shawnee notes a farm dairy success with home grown feed. K H Cowan near Shawnee sold 459 pounds of butter in May and June from four Jersey cows at 27 cents a pound, averaging 16.49 dollars per cow monthly. County agent James Lawrence cites fully home grown feed for the production.
A Greyhound bus from the world fair and a fire engine collided in pre-dawn mist in Philadelphia injuring 29. The most seriously hurt were driver Walter Migala of Camden New Jersey passenger Mrs. J T Harper of New Orleans Acting Fire Captain John J Hobson and two firemen Martin Giedeman and Joseph A Dever. Police and hospital staff treated and removed the wounded as firemen described the chaotic scene with cries of a child seeking a dolly.
In Hugo Oklahoma on August 22 Mrs Lora Rose 45 wife of evangelist Rev A C Rose of Winchester Kentucky was shot dead in her trailer home Coroner Jess Wilson ruled death by self inflicted gunshot as the couple prepared to depart Unger community 14 miles west of Hugo after two months of preaching Sheriff Roy Harmon quoted Rose about his wife delaying departure saying she replied just a minute before turning away and shooting herself.
Washington August 22 The Bureau of Mines estimates September daily average demand for crude oil at 3,510,000 barrels, down 11,200 from August. Domestic demand for motor fuel is about 400,000 barrels higher than last year, with total September crude exports around 6.4 million barrels and motor fuel exports near 4 million. State by state figures show Texas and California among the top consumers, with totals for the month near 3.51 million barrels.
William H. Murray announced the cancellation of a reunion for Oklahoma early-day government leaders in Guthrie after officials feared political repercussions. He blamed local fears and noted the Sept 27 date conflicted with Constitution Day. Guthrie Chamber declined sponsorship citing ramifications. Judge Bierer condemned the move as discourteous. Murray offered Guthrie as a site due to state constitutional convention support and Oklahoma City’s Capitol as alternative.
Oklahoma City August 22. Foreclosed farm auctions planned for Woodward Alfalfa and Major counties will be held mid October by the school land commission. The land for sale includes 14 tracts in Woodward totaling 2092 acres, five tracts in Alfalfa totaling 400 acres, and 19 tracts in Major totaling 2822 acres. Town lots in Oklahoma City Hobart and Woodward will also be auctioned later this year. Down payment five percent with balance in 25 yearly installments at three percent interest. All land to be sold for at least 90 percent of appraised value.
Sheriff Clyde Kaiser and Deputy Joe Porter left Saturday for San Diego to bring back Hugh Higginbotham, the Pontotoc county suspect wanted on an embezzlement charge. Higginbotham allegedly embezzled an automobile from C. C. Ross, motor dealer at Allen, and was arrested there on a request from local officers. The charge was filed in the justice court of AW. Olver.
Oil output falls under a week with a production holiday across six mid western states. Total daily crude flow drops by 1,456,999 barrels to 2,097, etc, marking declines in Texas Oklahoma Louisiana and others while California shows a rise. In a separate Pittsburgh note, Mrs. Sarah Siepal dies after a fire escape collapse at her home.
Monterey Calif Aug 18 Thousands of men worked to halt a vast fire sweep across California’s mountains. The blaze stretched from Big Sur region south to San Luis Obispo and reached Redding, burning tens of thousands of acres along the Stanislaus Santa Clara county line and surrounding brush. Firelines have mostly encircled the biggest front.
Goldin Smalley pleaded not guilty at arraignment in A W Oliver justice court on a drunken driving charge. She was arrested Friday night in the 300 block of West Main and was held in the county jail in default for 1000 dollars. Preliminary hearing set for August 29. Washington report notes July postal revenues rose by 1,708,534 to 54,545,287.
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