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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1932
Page
2
A historical notice outlines a consolidation of Ada Oklahoma papers The They News Publiadas and Printing Co joined with Ada Weekly Desunerat and Ada Star-Democrat to form Ada Evening News The publication modes include weekly and monthly rates with telephones and office details for the business office in Ada Oklahoma
Oklahoma saw little unrest over unemployment as oil idle and families hungry tested patience. The piece credits Governor Murray for inspiring faith and urging relief, arguing his leadership earns worker trust and patience. It lauds his energy to aid the jobless and claims no other state’s governor matches his level of reassurance.
The piece argues against mistletoe as Oklahoma's state flower and favors the varcopsis or other regional blooms. It notes mistletoe grows mainly in the river areas and praises wild prairie flowers for native beauty, suggesting multiple suitable candidates beyond parasitic options.
A quotation attributes to Thomas Edison that government entering business merges politics with commerce. It argues past years show government regulates many sectors without expanding federal bureaucracy or taxpayer costs. The adage is to keep government focused on governing.
The piece argues Prohibition will not return, urging dry voters to back dry candidates in Congress while rails against wet propaganda. It notes the South’s loyalty to Hoover and predicts farmers in Pontothe county of Oklahoma benefit from clover farming boosting honey and local supply. praises Ada stores selling local honey.
Pontotoc county expects a stronger position this winter with ample crops feed and livestock, better cotton prices, and rising cattle hog values. Pecans will boost income as farmers face scarcity, while residents are urged to think for themselves to curb corrupt politicians amid voter apathy.
A historical reflection on Moses guiding the Israelites after the golden calf, the rise of the tabernacle, and how freewill offerings forged a unifying worship center. It contrasts sincere giving with showy donations, cites the widow's mite, Rockefeller, and argues church funding, duties, and government role mirror ancient principles.
The Census Bureau reports 4,283,733 illiterates in 1930, 4.3 percent of those aged 10 plus. Illiteracy has declined each decade since 1890, and most illiterates are now older, with only 420,538 under 21. The trend suggests steady progress in fighting illiteracy.
An editorial rails at tired voters and corrupt tricksters, criticizing reliance on education as a fix while noting that educated readers may still be gullible. It condemns congressional bloating with nonessential content and warns about sinking funds for bonds. It discusses Japan's Manchuria policy, party evolution, and the need for merit over pay.
Pontotoc county reports its bonded debt is being retired through serial bond payments and a sinking fund accruing to retire funding bonds at maturity. Total bonds issued were 818,415 with 704,015 remaining. Accruals as of June 30, 1940 stood at 257,220.70, with 54,000 used to pay current bonds. Court house bonds amount to 75,000, and road bonds amount to 475,000. Interest and principal payments total about 40,000 yearly, funded by gasoline tax revenue. Accruals cover other obligations, reducing annual cash requirements. Funding bonds from 1921 to 1929 feed the sinking fund to retire at maturity. The county expects to meet interest and principal payments from existing taxes and revenues.
The county faces 76 judgments totaling about 6. fl145.97 in current year estimates with yearly payments planned. Prepaid judgments amount to 4.411,177 reducing funds in the sinking, while this levy will cover 1,470.97 of prepaid judgments and 145.4 in interest.
A chaotic Sunday night escape attempt at a Granite reformatory leads to the death of a fugitive. Officials describe the incident as a violent break involving convicts during the disturbance.
The report details a violent crime spree with a murder tied to officers and a fled family home. It mentions Albert Suydee, 20, captured after a car abduction linked to Dee Walker affair, and Leon Lemons, with rapid police actions and a Carter county jury session pending.
In Ardmore a break leader was captured by officers Slesritt Ebner Burl and Deputy We As Ward after a chase near Hollinter. A car statein frace was recovered. a Granite reformatory inmate was killed and another captured. Lemmons was found near relatives and offered no resistance. Tewis sentenced to term at the reformatory for robbery.
Oklahoma City commission filed suit against the Sammenan Gosc company and York Oil corporation for back taxes plus interest totaling 125 504 gallons between August 20 1939 and July 1 1940. Injunction sought to stop disposition of gas stations and any York Oil business until taxes and penalties are paid. Judge Mozarthite set August 29 as deadline to pay or show cause for injunction.
A lone bandit raid at Citizens Security Bank in Dixby near noon led to the abduction of cashier Howard Delston. The suspect forced Delston into a vehicle and drove south toward Okmulgee through the Broken Dow road, with Delston left unharmed miles away. Five men were reported to have entered the bank and seized a small amount of cash.
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