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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1929
Page
8
Sermons by Brother Dunn link Old Testament tabernacle worship to New Testament church practice. Baptism, tithes, gospel support, and labor of pastors are shown as shadows guiding modern church life. Mention of Robert M Hutchins and Yale reforms noted in closing.
Tacoma to borrow power from the aircraft carrier Lexington linked to city electric system for twenty days. The plan follows a drought that depleted Lake Cushman reservoir, with rain lifting levels. Tests set for tonight and full service to start Tuesday morning.
Clouds over California and adjacent states promised more rain as a storm system shifted. One death occurred near Oroville when a Western Pacific freight engine plunged into a river after a spur cave in. At Quincy heavy washouts disrupted Western Pacific schedules and air travel remained delayed. Snow and above freezing temperatures accompanied the system across Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana.
All services drew large crowds despite heavy rain with about 700 in morning worship and 187 at the Young Peoples meetings. Dr. Morris preached on The Spirit of Christmas in the morning and Playing the Fool in the evening, closing a good day for the church.
Chicago December 15 The University of Chicago adds two new buildings valued near one million dollars to its research complex. The George Herbert Jones chemistry laboratory, funded by a $655 000 gift, will be formally presented with noted chemists including Dr G M Lewis of California and Dr Edward R Waldlein of the Mellon Institute in attendance.
Chicago authorities warn that the European starling, like the corn borer, threatens crops by attacking all grains and fruits. Alfred M. Bailey of the Chicago Academy of Sciences notes the bird is hardy, pugnacious, prolific and migratory, roving in large coveys and capable of wreaking damage across acres, though it consumes some pest insects.
Walter H. Newton executive assistant to President Hoover was not detained after a collision when police found his old license. He must appear in court Wednesday before Corporation Counsel William W. Bride to explain why he did not obtain a new license.
The straightened south branch of the Chicago River opened to traffic today after costing 9 million dollars. The freighter McFarland passed through the new channel yesterday, marking the end of the long eastward curve that hindered navigation for many sailors.
Defense filings expand the government’s suit to cancel three Elks Hills leases in California naval oil reserve. Leases valued at about 15 million dollars are challenged as obtained by a fraudulent conspiracy involving Edward L. Doheny and Albert B. Fall, who was convicted of taking a 100 thousand dollar bribe.
A long standing remedy claims to stop stubborn coughs from bronchial infections and post cold irritation. It uses pine tar and honey to coat inflamed throat and air passages and has sold for over 50 years with millions used yearly.
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