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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1939
Page
4
Editor argues for strict enforcement and modernized standards to cut highway accidents. Citing Wilburn Cartwright, he urges uniform state motor vehicle laws, rigorous licensing, driver tests, and strong law enforcement to reduce deaths and property damage across regions.
An Ada column urges balancing attention between mad dog rabies and traffic violations. It argues drivers kill more people than rabid dogs and calls for stricter enforcement of traffic laws to save lives, noting politics may influence campaign harshness.
Sunday school text reflects on the first Christmas as the festival of the Child and of motherhood. It argues Jesus Christ embodies divine goodness and love, linking Bethlehem’s story to home, family, and the sanctity of life. It calls for the gospel’s message to reach mothers and children and inspire holy living.
Akron officials replace harsh don'ts with kind appeals to the public. The park commissioner notes teachers avoid negative commands and urge considerate behavior, suggesting other cities might imitate the softer approach to guide civic conduct.
The column contrasts Christmas in Berlin under Nazi era with coupons and shortages, noting swastika trimmed toys and limited gifts while urging vigilance to protect a fragile peace. It praises Mickey McBride's Scrappy Tiger basketball team for beating Texas power and Tulsa University, signaling strong conference play ahead.
The Bureau of Mines estimates January domestic crude oil demand at 3,569,700 barrels daily or 110,660,000 for the month. This is 1 percent below December and 7 percent above last January. State by state daily averages are also provided.
Oklahoma Governor Phillips rejected a proposed test suit challenging the general fund debt limitation clause saying it would force a special legislative session. The Senate has spent $400,000 of the constitutional debt limit and warrants are issued as funds arrive. A committee of the Oklahoma Educational Association planned to file by January 3 if school aid claims remain unpaid, seeking a mandamus to compel the auditor to issue non-payable warrants.
Tulsa reports the Oil and Gas Journal shows U S daily crude oil production rising by 25 740 barrels to 3 885 330 for the week ended Dec 16 Oklahoma up to 432 300 East Texas down to 493 748 Texas overall up 1 312 to 1 570 28 Louisiana up 4 609 to 278 606 Kansas up 20 900 to 182 450 Illinois up 6 799 to 343 525 Michigan up 2 075 to 67 038 California declined to 615 950 eastern fields 103 900 and the Rocky Mountain area 92 250.
The Oklahoma State Board of Education urged banning secret clubs in public schools. The resolution, led by Rev. W B Harvey, calls for expulsion or suspension of members and asks the attorney general and state executives to enforce the law. Phillips backs the drive, pledging full enforcement cooperation with law officers statewide.
Frank Hunt, 38, once a key witness in the Seminole county murder case, was paroled by Gov. Phillips from a life term. He admitted to being an accomplice, claimed innocence, and said he expected immunity but did not receive it. Hunt was linked to the 1922 shooting of druggist Ernest Ir eB and the body’s sinking in an oil field lake. Cole was executed in 1931. Phillips said Hunt’s record is clear and he can pursue a new life in Oklahoma.
The governor noted the prisoner's cheerful philosophy with no bitterness. Hunt, friend of Cole from Seminole oil days, testified he joined Irby and Cole as they rode into the oil fields when a death shot occurred. Hunt claimed Cole, with Irby's body, moved it to a lake and weighed it, then fled in fear for his own life.
New York Dec 19 The rise in electric lighting costs for major league baseball tops the Associated Press ninth annual sports poll as the prevailing trend of 1927 editors from 27 papers vote night baseball and illuminated parks as the era’s leading development.
London dispatch reports German warplanes attacked British fishing trawlers off the coast. Active reported an aerial torpedo strike, one crewman missing, while Eturia sustained damage and towed for repairs. Four other small ships were attacked as bombs and gunfire struck decks.
Hill City Kansas report of a bombing plane incident where Lieut Harold Neely survived by guiding the damaged craft to a belly landing on a farm while Pvt Kenneth Seavens died after his parachute failed to open. Neely observed parachutes but could not locate Seavens, as the plane descended to earth uninjured.
Chambless tag agent warns of impossible demand as more than 10,000 county residents have not renewed licenses with only 12 days left before January 1 1940 when tests become mandatory. He notes current staff can issue about 200 licenses daily, far below the 300 to 500 needed to clear renewals, and that state examiners will limit daily test capacity after January 1.
Edward Bok Newsboys club and Grenfell Boys Bible class held their eighth annual Christmas dinner at First Presbyterian Church on Monday. Dramatized by 47 boys, the meal featured baked turkey with sides and assorted nuts as gifts from Abe and Mrs. Roberts. Reverend Epperson spoke on Christmas meaning, with musical renditions by Charlene Fowler and Kataryn Cute Ty, and readings from Luke.
Nancy Bridges of Lebanon Pennsylvania crowned America personality girl of 1940 in New York after winning a $2000 dramatic scholarship from John R Powers agency contest with entrants from 298 schools. She denounces glamor and oomph as dated, touting vivacity and youth as the new standard.
President Roosevelt approved start of work on eight Oklahoma Soil conservation districts to employ about 1,000 drought sufferers. Federal funds totaling 366,633.70 will finance the effort across districts covering 5,939,920 acres in Tulsa Wagoner Rogers LeFlore and other counties with crews ranging from 99 to 232 men.
Kansas City dispatch reports new clues linking the Ramsey murder to a coal dump concealment. Tiny threads from a gunny sack chicken feathers and dog hair were found on George C. Ramsey topcoat suggesting small truck transport. Officers remain undecided whether an auto strike or murder ended his life after he left his bride at Union Station. The body was found 21 hours after Ramsey departed with his wife four months earlier.
Jefferson City reports that the issue of removing W W Graves from the Jackson County prosecuting attorney post advances as opponents cite alleged neglect of criminal and gambling cases. The state supreme court denied a requested delay to allow the prosecutor to regain health. The 1911 opinion by Graves' father is referenced on judicial independence for a special commissioner.
Winnie Ruth Judd, known for her "wild eyes," was captured in Yuma and transported toward Phoenix. The noted murderess described desert trekking in stocking feet, fear of return to the asylum, and implored to be tried for the 1931 killings. She carried notes to Governor Jones and legislators, and requested insulin treatment.
Officials disclosed that 44 high speed fighting planes built for the navy will be sold to Finland. The Brewster Aeronautical Corp. models, designed for land or carrier use, were approved after a navy report said immediate delivery was not urgent and an improved model was available. The planes were said to surpass most navy and army aircraft then in service.
Coast guard reports an air freighter, likely German, entered Point Everglades harbor with a British cruiser in pursuit. Lt. J. W. Malin monitored both vessels from midmorning, leaving to verify their identities near noon as the oil tanker displayed quarantine markings.
County Judge C J Blinn admitted to probate today three wills of Dad Colbert, produced by Guthrie Masonic Lodge ten months after his death. Colbert died February 9 in Coriscana Texas, and letters of administration were sought after no will was found. The Guthrie lodge later uncovered a 22 year old will leaving the entire $40,000 estate to his widow in Oklahoma City.
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