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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
4
A December 1910 Ada Oklahoma column discusses wartime production, the pace of peace talks, and censorship in Germany and Britain. It notes Oklahoma City streetcars, pecan show excitement in Okemah, and compares regional education spending. It also reflects on prayer, immigration, and American melting pot ideas with NEA syndicate essays.
Seven Murray boys, three sophomores and four freshmen, show the value of cows by milking and selling milk to Murray State School of Agriculture. They average about 30 dollars monthly to cover board and cow feed, with the college providing stalls, testing, and paying fair prices for milk.
Red Cross roll call shows strong progress with 190 memberships turned in by Wednesday morning. County Roll Call Chairman Bob Armstrong Milburn Mill Creek Mannsville Russett Rav ia and Tishomingo city schools plus Murray State School of Agriculture yet to report membership totals.
Fire completely destroyed the First Presbyterian church at Wapanucka on Monday afternoon. When discovered, the flames had headway beyond control of firemen. No serious damage was reported to nearby structures.
Lat Lutes, 51, of Bennington, escaped drowning when his car skimmed a curve and plunged into Buck Creek on Highway 69, fifteen miles north of Atoka. Witnesses John Calhoun Jewel English Jr F A Wade and Joe Calhoun of Chockie rushed to assist, using a boat to reach the submerged vehicle and pull Lutes to safety.
Preparations are under way for a large Santa Claus parade in Coalgate on December 1 with the participation of nearly every civic and social club in Coalgate and Coal county aiding in the planning and activities to boost Christmas spirit.
Curtis Floyd county agent along with M. E. Madden and A. W. Bell represented Coal county at the state pecan show in Okemah this week. They brought a large number of pecan exhibits for county growers. Pecan production is high this year and rising as a major income source for Coal county farmers.
Antlers Oklahoma Two local Boy Scout troops 90 and 91 have renewed their charters with the Lone Star Scout Council area for another year. Ed McAfee the Scout chairman said pledges to support the troops are sufficient to guarantee their council membership and committees will be convened to plan activities for the current school year.
Oliver Adams sold his newly established pasteurization plant to W F Breathwit and son Harold of Hugo. Harold assumed direct control as of Sunday morning with operation by the new owners.
Anadarko Oklahoma December 7. District Court Clerk Russell Glass reports 63 marriage licenses issued in November setting a new district record. He notes that rising employment may have boosted marriages as conscription looms alongside the love theme.
The visible tilt of the moon is a separate phenomenon and does not indicate or affect the weather. Astronomical orientation remains independent of atmospheric conditions.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports farm exports fell about 47 percent in the first three months after July, with cotton hit hardest as exports dropped 86 percent from September to a year earlier. Imports of complementary crops rose 36 percent, while sugar and other farm products fell.
Oklahoma City December 9. Detailed estimates on the cost of completing the capitol office building are expected within a week or two. Chairman E W Smartt of the state board of affairs said officials earlier estimated the total would not exceed 50 000. Royal ties from oil wells on state property were to be used as the building fund source after funds for the project were diverted to the state armory. A 75 000 bill passed by the last legislature failed on a technicality.
Pontotoc county motorists are delaying 1941 drivers licenses. By Tuesday only 4,182 licenses had been sold, far below the 15,000 sold in 1940. If not bought before January 1, buyers will face examinations as the tag agent warns.
In multiple Oklahoma counties USDA workers from extension services AAA farm security home economics social security and other agencies form U S D A clubs. They aim to clarify duties reduce overlap aid rural needs and support national defense with monthly one hour meetings chaired by rotating agencies and no membership fees.
Questions test polite response to guests and conversation flow. Answers: 1 respond with courteous inquiry about wellbeing, not job status. 2 avoid criticizing a spouse before guests. 3 hosts should invite others and draw out guests. 4 avoid dwelling on dislikes. keep topics light. A better approach is to shift topics only if guests are bored, ensuring not to interrupt the speaker.
Harley Lee Grove of route 5 Ada pleaded not guilty Friday to driving while drunk. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for December 10 at 2 p m. Justice A W Oliver set bond at 1000 dollars and Grove had not posted bond by Friday afternoon.
A century ago Russia passed a game law shielding leeches during certain seasons to support their use in blood letting and disease treatment. The measure reflects high demand for leeches in medical practices of the era.
By an English act of 1189 a robber with Crusaders faced brutal penalties including a shaved head and boiling pitch. Legend says hyacinths sprang from Hyacinthus blood after his death at Apollo’s hands. The Swiss are reputed to drink 23 quarts of milk per person annually.
Flies serve as primary food for many spiders and certain flies feed on spiders. The relationship highlights a predator prey dynamic in arachnid and dipteran communities.
The article notes that the finest Panama hats originate in Peru Venezuela Ecuador and Colombia, highlighting regional craft and export relevance across South America.
The article notes Americans spend seventy five million dollars yearly on sporting arms and ammunition. It adds that the English Channel is calm about twenty days each month and mentions the Indianapolis speedway built in 1909 as host of annual auto races.
Geologists report southeastern Idaho reveals lava fields with craters sputter cones strange caves and natural bridges indicating diverse volcanic activity and landscape features in the region.
The notice notes that Monday Tuesday and Wednesday are the least favorable days for activities across the city of England with suggested avoidance for certain plans.
In 1634 Russia the first offense of smoking incurred a whipping and a second offense carried the death penalty.
The fighting planes today carry eight machine guns while the Spads are equipped with two 30 30 machine guns indicating a contrast in firepower between contemporary fighters and older SPAD aircraft.
Local classifieds in Ada report improved value for buyers and higher yields for sellers. Advertisers note clearer pricing, faster turnover, and targeted audience reach across categories including real estate vehicles and services.
Lt Howard P. Rice of the 3rd Battalion Head Quarters Battery 189 F A 45th Division in training at Fort Sill visited Ada for the weekend. The division is undergoing basic and specialist training and will conduct field maneuvers in spring.
Oklahoma City December 7 Ira Finley head of the veterans of industry of America said efforts would push the legislature to submit a proposed reform of initiative and referendum to a voters vote. If lawmakers fail various state groups would join to place the measure on the next ballot. The plan would allow straight yes or no votes and require 30 percent of total votes cast to qualify while speeding petition sufficiency review.
Clinton Oklahoma December 7 193? Rev J W Hudiburg a local minister says buying a new hat each season is foolish he has worn the same hat for 28 years The hat was given by the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society of Mayfield Kentucky on November 1 1912 It bears a velour label according to the dictionary velour is a fabric with velvet like weave
At the annual election the Frisco Employes club chose L. G. Denny as president Arthur Davis as vice president Paul Miller as secretary treasurer and Mrs Paul Miller as president of the Ladies Auxiliary The meeting took place at the Frisco passenger station and the group anticipates a busy year ahead under new leadership.
Britain faces bacon limits amid wartime shortages and delayed civilian restocking. A severe lack of workers free of illness is noted across many regions as the country miasta curtails meat supplies.
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