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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1939
Page
4
A historical snippet outlines the Ada Evening News and Ada Weekly News lineage from 1904, noting consolidations with Ada Weekly Democrat Pontotoc County Enterprise and Ada Star-Democrat, and listing publishing and mailing details for Ada, Oklahoma newspapers in the early 20th century.
A reflection on how beauty nourishes the soul beyond bread. A woman tends a small prairie home with hyacinths, arguing that flowers and garden beauty sustain life as essential as food, lifting spirits in winter and amid hardship.
The Ardmoreite observes Governor Phillips may call an election on liquor with no strings, praising his dry stance while noting Capitol tensions and constitutional questions. It argues Oklahoma’s dry status is likely to persist and touches on WPA writing standards, conventions, and global unemployment concerns after the war.
A Sunday School lesson on Matthew 21:16-30 contrasts welcoming or resisting a benevolent teacher with the reactions of Jesus era. It argues character arises from choice, not opportunity, and notes how grace invites but does not guarantee response, citing John the Baptist, Jesus, and the towns' fate. The piece ends with a trenchant aside about Earl Browder and Fritz Kuhn facing silence.
A Dallas Morning News reader letter argues against progressive education trends for the Dallas public system. It urges returning to the three R’s, trimming pep squads and athletics, and keeping elementary schooling an extra year, while praising practical camps for boys in southeastern Oklahoma and favoring a consumption tax paid by buyers.
Tulsa reports the Oil and Gas Journal shows US daily oil production for the week ended Dec 2 at 518,234 barrels, down from 3,297,511. Texas shut down four days, causing large declines in East Texas, Oklahoma, California, Kansas, and Michigan, while Louisiana rose modestly.
New York Dee Stephen Paine investment banker was sentenced to one year and a day in federal prison after conviction on mail fraud and conspiracy charges. He and three others Leo Solemer Thomas W Morris and Howard F Hansell received two year terms. Ralph A Robb pleaded guilty. The government alleged a scheme to loot three investment trusts, with Paine advancing loans to gain control, causing about one million dollars in stockholder losses.
Mexico's supreme court upheld expropriation of oil holdings. Justice Rodolfo Asiain said only Mexican tribunals can resolve such matters. await possible Hague appeal or U S protest alleging denial of justice. Washington discussions focus on remedies and international avenues.
Elk City reports the Continental Oil No. I Proctor well in CNW 28-10N-20W, part of the Mid-Continent area, remains troubled three miles underground as drillers work at 11,135 feet after a stuck pipe halted operations following a planned 14,582 foot target. Oil shows were noted by company officials, with no official data released.
The Public Health Service said the 225 ton Lawrence cyclotron at the University of California is used to treat cancer with neutron and gamma rays. Dr. Ernest Lawrence reported clinical use to the National Advisory Cancer Council, claiming rapid, potentially remitted progress and synthetic radium output. The device promises treatment in minutes and expands the unknown effects of vast atomic forces.
Los Angeles December 5. Martin Snyder known as The Gimp was released from county jail without bond pending appeal of his conviction for shooting Myrl Alderman piano who rose to marry Ruth Etting. Judge Ambrose warned him not to leave the area while promising to return to court when needed. If appeal fails he could face one to 20 years for attempted murder.
CHICAGO December 5 Fairholm Farms of Lewisville Indiana exhibited the grand champion Percheron stallion at the 40th annual International Livestock Show. The reserve grand champion title went to Hesitation Leon from Ohio State University, last year’s grand champion. A Shorthorn steer from the University of Wyoming led the heavyweight class, Sunrise Browndale, beating Oklahoma A&M’s entry with Roan Elk as reserve. Arnold Moore of Union City Oklahoma won the Poland China barrow championship, a repeat title holder with a trio of prior wins and a 1987 grand champion entry.
Samuel A. Apple, 62, an Oklahoma oil developer who helped create the Carter county pool, died after a two year illness in Los Angeles. He planned Ardmore burial, tied to his residence there 1904 to 1924. His widow leaves for Oklahoma today.
In Ada around statehood, badger fighting drew huge crowds at Carney's Livery barn. A Gothamite referee volunteered after bets were set, with Judge Furman and Swamp Campbell supervising. The event ended with peppers flown, a dog trainer clue, and the crowd buzzing over the spectacle.
Oklahoma City officials announced plans to stage Jackson Day banquets in about 20 cities this year with plates up to five dollars. Profits go to the Democratic National Committee, which has assigned Oklahoma a twelve thousand five hundred dollar quota. A five member committee will work out details, chaired by Robert Kerr.
Sheriff Clyde Kaiser reported progress in recovering cattle stolen from Fontotoc county. After Sunday and Monday searches, 22 head were found on a remote ranch in Cushmataha county. The herd likely includes cattle stolen earlier last spring and more may be identified. One suspect escaped as officers closed in.
The American embassy in Berlin handles allied prisoner affairs for Britain and France. Diplomatic lead by Hugh Wilson after resigning as ambassador to Germany reports no major complaints about German treatment or allied handling. Under the 1929 Geneva treaty, protecting powers may inspect camps and interview prisoners. Food, clothing, and limits on marches are observed, with conditions said to be better than during World War I.
Senora Abandons Test In 35 6 8 TYROLA AREA C McKay No 1 Haney SE NE of Sec 16 drilling past 2600 feet Hughes County Senora et al No 1 Warren NW NW SE of Sec 35 ON 8E drilled to 3500 feet, plugged and abandoned Ada Drilling Co No 1 Honey NW NW NE Sec 6 4N 7E drilling 1340 feet no sand found BeBee Area Senora No 1 Tucker SW NE NE Sec 35 SN 4E drilling 2530 feet, previous depth 2453 feet, well being deepened.
Oklahoma City chief Frank S Smith announced Clint Myers former chief of the state crime bureau has been placed on the police department extra board today Myers was dismissed from the crime bureau by Governor Phillips and returns to duty in Oklahoma City
Ray Fulkerson of Lovelady was elected President of the Pontotec County 4 H Club Coaches' council at a Monday meeting held at E. W. Ginnarcon's home. Mrs B Hokett Owl Creek was named vice president Heloise Fulkerson Lovelady secretary and E E Bristow Maxwell song leader. The council set April 12 for the county 4 H club contests and discussed a year book recording club achievements. Meeting night moved to the second Monday due to the holiday with Mrs Jessie Morgan to host the January meeting.
WPA libraries in Oak Avenue Baptist church building show improved collections. Co sponsors include county commissioners Federated Societies of local churches and the Tantettes donating over 100 books and magazines in past months. A WPA worker leads the colored library at 618 North Rennie. Co sponsors have 700 books and about 1,250 magazines. Friday at 7:30 a story hour. women’s clubs plan a drive to clean unsanitary conditions around the library.
Ada’s safety lane on Broadway between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets completed work at 5 PM Saturday after testing over 1300 automobiles for defects. Jaycee aided by the Oklahoma Safety Commission issued stickers and checked lights horns and brakes while drivers showed 1939 licenses. Rain slowed two days. lane to reopen first week in January with hundreds more cars to be screened and repairs required where needed.
The Oklahoma Game Association urges the State Game and Fish Commission to join a cooperative backyard quail raising program. 4-H FFA clubs Boy Scouts and DeMolays would hatch quail in backyard pens. The commission would supply 15 000 eggs starting May 19 with ranges closed to hunting until 1943.
Fitzhugh and Gerty teams played to a split on Thursday night. Fitzhugh girls beat Gerty 33 to 29 with Valerie Smith starring for Fitzhugh while Gerty answered back to secure a 33 to 5 win in the other game.
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