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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1939
Page
4
A Chicago Evening American piece tells of a hot dog vendor who thrives on roadside signs until his son warns of a looming recession. The father halts advertising and sees sales collapse, illustrating how fear and secondhand news can ruin prudent business.
The text argues that war is inevitable no matter when it starts and urges the United States to remain neutral and avoid entanglements. It urges Americans to protect themselves, demand rights, and refrain from taking sides, citing small European nations’ neutrality in the last war and warning against joining any continental conflict.
Public school opening nears as state textbook commission limits texts to one fifth each year. Parents approve the plan noting fewer changes and lower prices, while teachers’ effectiveness remains the key. Oklahoma finances move from flash to a harder, more uncertain period with income and gross production taxes cited as volatile general fund sources.
The lesson outlines Isaiah 6 set in Uzziah's death year. A dreamlike vision reveals holiness, confession, and forgiveness as Isaiah volunteers, “Here am I, send me.” He becomes a spiritual reformer guiding a prosperous nation back to true life.
A reflective column argues for a temporary halt to constant reform and a focus on administering the current system. It notes Morgan returning from Scotland, a teaching staff tenure at East Central, Pontiac county fair payouts, regional livability contrasts, and the FBI sought Louie Buchater turning himself in for a $50,000 reward.
Grady county attorney Grady Williams Jr and Chief Deputy D Arthur Wilson traveled to Enid to claim custody of Lee Bowen and Hugh Douglas, both wounded in a Tuttle shooting that killed Nowak and injured Officer Force. Bowen and Douglas, held in Enid, are to be moved to Chickasha once safe, while Garfield officers plan to surrender them to Grady county with a hold order for hijacking and kidnapping charges if not convicted locally.
Camden officials accuse Rev Walter Dworecki of hiring daughter's suitor Peter Shewchuk to kill 18 year old Wanda Dworecki for insurance. Shewchuk pleaded guilty to murder charges at a police court hearing but entered innocence plea. both men held without bail as statements say Peter acted at the father's solicitation. Wanda's battered body was found August 8 near a South Camden lovers lane. insurance valued between 5000 and 6000 dollars with double indemnity.
Oklahoma City Aug 26 United Press Twenty two state senators up for re election next spring fear voters have not forgotten the 16th legislature spending and economy purge. Five survivors from 1938 were named and observers think about half may be reelected. Debate over college fees and campus campaigns hints at a tight political year ahead.
Harold Strohm, head of Industrial Arts at Ada High, leaves for Ocean Side California as an industrial arts instructor. Ramsey of Ada Junior High shifts to General Electric as an accountant in Bridgeport Connecticut. Janice Graham of Washington Grade School joins Tulsa system. Proctor praises their gains while noting vacancies.
Jerry Sadler member of the Texas railroad commission opposed extending the 10 day oil shutdown in Texas fields to 30 days citing higher gasoline prices and harm to 1,600,000 car owners. He warned refiners may close and unemployment rise while Texas could lose its market. Ernest C Thompson favored prolongation. Commission Chairman Lon A Smith had not disclosed his position.
STILLWATER August 28. Mrs Bonnie Goodman extension economist Oklahoma A and M college says durability depends on bolts, rust resistant metals, and non corroding parts in kerosene stoves. Enamel over iron or steel is preferred to paint. Large frame bolts and sturdy ratchet wheels matter for long use.
Durant Oklahoma UP reports Platter now Red River dam community, the growingest town in the state. The chamber aims to become a city soon, pushing improvements, new businesses and residents. Pedro Childers leads as president with goals to gravel the graded road from U S Highway 69 south of Calera to Platter, the town’s main traffic outlet. Walter Lambert serves as secretary. other members include local business men and surrounding farmers.
RALEIGH N C Aug 28 77 A Polk County farmer E G Edney set traps using mash cowled bait five rats died when the trap sprung J A Wilson Polk County farm agent noted another trap caught two pranddaddy rats in the same period The report suggests mash as an effective lure for rodents. BERLIN Aug 426 Sirens at Pankow district school emptied in two minutes as air attack warnings rang but the lesson was a false alarm and the children still had a holiday.
A former Ada clinic technician, Miss Chapman, spoke with friends in Ada while in Honolulu via short wave radio. Harral Allen of Ada High School operated W56ZK and linked through KELCV Honolulu. contact began Saturday for a 6 30 PM chat lasting over 20 minutes with Edith Core, Mrs. Mary Fitts, George Clark, and Allen joining.
STILLWATER Okla Aug 25 Special Due to the physiological make up of the dairy cow it is necessary for her to have a lot of coarse feed or roughage says W S Stumbo assistant dairyman Oklahoma A and M college The cow should have succulent feed through pasture rotation deferred grazing and spilage crops for summer months If pastures are unavailable year round green roughage can be supplied by spilage and silage A 1200 pound cow producing 46 pounds of milk would need about half the daily intake as alfalfa to meet digestible nutrients.
A two week revival at Fitzhugh Methodist Church ended Sunday with 31 conversions and 27 new members. Rev. A. W. Oliver of Ada led the meeting. He announced he will soon begin a series of services at Roff.
CCC director Fechner reviewed entrant ambitions for ten years ahead as publicity postcards offered cash prizes. Second prize went to James H. Thompson of Camp 2022 Morris Oklahoma who stated he wants to be a farmer to live life fully and make loved ones happy by providing their needs. The item also mentions a shark net device used by Dorothy Lamour in a film.
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