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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1936
Page
4
The piece surveys Oklahoma agriculture facing boll weevil damage since 1921, notes Pontotoc County's diverse crops and soil restoration efforts, and discusses acreage control debates. It also reflects on public figures like Jim Farley and Lyle Boren, plus religious and political commentary on John, Gore, Grisso, and Roosevelt Garner.
A rural poet pens verse urging soil conservation. The poem warns gullied lands and the danger of mortgaging farms without protecting the soil, asking who will remain when the land loses its fertility. It emphasizes building lands to stay and preventing washed away fields.
The piece argues regulators lack genius, notes government workers vary in ability, and warns licensing arms sales to Spain tests neutrality. It discusses future lawmaking, United States peace sentiment, and the need for strong teeth in neutrality legislation amid Spain’s civil war. It also covers Pontotoc county crop data, Cuba’s political upheaval, Pontotoc clay resources, and wartime rationing in Germany.
The report from Mexico says Leon Trotzky will be restricted to a remote spot and kept out of Mexican affairs despite an invitation or permission to reside. His exile is tarnished by alleged abuse of hospitality, prompting a government response and potential departure. The League of Young Democrats marks 25 years, led by Orel Busby, aiming for 15,000 members and focusing on first voters with plans for 1938 and 1940 campaigns.
Clint Crutcher of Jamestown North Dakota spends the holidays with his father C W Crutcher and Mrs Crutcher at 719 East Eighth. Frank Hawkinson a student in the American Conservatory of Music Chicago visits Mr and Mrs Robert Wimbish at 229 North Hope for the holidays.
Miss Dorothy Huddle a Genoa Colorado teacher visits her parents Mr and Mrs A W Gage at Lawrence and her brother A C Huddle and Mrs Huddle in town.
Mrs L D Freeman will leave Thursday evening for Stratford to join Mr Freeman after two weeks at Mrs Lowrey's Shop. Mr and Mrs A P Robertson and Mr and Mrs J R Gilmore with son Ike Jr visit relatives in Encinitas and San Diego California.
Mr and Mrs J W Colston of 515 West Seventeenth are the parents of a son born on Wednesday December 25.
Miss Edith Chapman of Phoenix Arizona spends the Christmas holidays in the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs A H Chapman at 50 East Tenth Street in their Phoenix residence.
Lyndon Meade of Chicago formerly of Ada is spending the Christmas holidays as the guest of J M Coffman.
Miss Gladys Ward of Phoenix Arizona is spending the Christmas holidays with her mother and brother in Ada.
Jim Lewis son of Mr and Mrs James W Lewis a West Point Military Academy student visits relatives and friends over the Christmas holidays locally.
Trooper Shaw visits Ada with Seattle friend Fred Stewart and will gain his naval flying service commission in February. Henry D. Johnson of Shreveport is spending the holidays in Ada with family. Mrs. Gertrude Lindsay and children from Forrest New Mexico arrive in Ada to visit her mother Mrs. Alice West and relatives.
Mrs Ola Kyle and her daughter Emma Elizabeth went back to their Ross home after a brief visit with Mr and Mrs Ross Tipton. W H Rayburn returned Sunday from Norman where he spent Christmas with Dr and Mrs Charles Rayburn and was joined by Dr Rayburn who visited local friends and relatives.
Mr and Mrs Farlow Wyatt of Ochelata hosted Christmas holidays with Mr and Mrs T H Wyatt and Mr and Mrs D F Coleman. Mr and Mrs H Innerarity of Durant were guests in the Wyatt home during the holidays.
Miss Hydie Northcutt will leave Friday for Nashville Tennessee to spend a semester doing graduate work at Peabody College. Vester Willoughby has returned to Denison Texas after a holiday visit with Mrs Willoughby relatives and friends. B C Gilstrap of Stonewall transacted business in Ada Monday.
Mrs. Tom Strange and son Tommy Jr visit with Mrs. Strange’s sister Mrs. Ben Hatcher at 1029 South High School. Mr. and Mrs. William Whitaker Jr of Eldorado Arkansas visit their and Mr. and Mrs. W L Whitaker Sr and Mr. M J Watson of Hoidenville in the city.
Mrs. Bertha Giboney of Tishomingo stayed with her sister Mrs. Henry Marshall and Mr. Marshall on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lawyer hosted guests over the holidays including Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lawyer and daughter Ramona from Henryetta, Ada visitors Mr. and Mrs. Chas Harber and family, and Mrs. L. H. Hoard visiting Shelbyville, Indiana. Additional guests were Mrs. Harold Garszis’ relatives from Tulsa and Oklahoma City, plus Shawnee relatives Betty Lou Harber.
Charlies T Johnston his son George and daughters Reo and Charley Jean have returned from San Antonio Texas where they visited over the Christmas holidays.
Mr and Mrs J T Copeland of Gladewater Texas returned there after a visit in the home of Mrs Copelands partner family.
Mrs. Copeland formerly Miss Pearl Stevens of Ada exchanged marriage vows with Mr. W. S. Stevens of 514 West Severth. The brief notice names both families and the location in Ada.
Mr and Mrs L D Kite formerly of Lawrence are now residing at 22 North Francis in Ada. Mr and Mrs Jack McKay of Stonewall announce the birth of a daughter Tuesday December 29 in a local hospital.
Vaness high school teacher Miss Emmagene Norvell visited Ada on Wednesday for social calls and shopping.
Mrs Clyde Meaders and Mrs A J Harrison of Durant returned from Colorado Texas where they were guests of Arthur Blanks and Miss Alice Blanks formerly of Durant.
Paul Davis son of Mr and Mrs W A Davis 605 West Fourteenth underwent an operation Tuesday.
The Oil and Gas Journal reports a drop of 11 727 barrels daily in national crude output to 3 125 613. Oklahoma falls to 695 600, Louisiana down to 240 555, California 580 000, while Texas rises to 1 216 849 and Kansas to 176 150. Eastern fields and the Rocky Mountain area show gains with 142 599 and 66 699 respectively.
Ira Finley president of the veterans of industry announced a demand to raise Oklahoma WPA rolls at a joint convention of the fourth and fifth districts in Shawnee. He cited the drought that devastated state crops as the reason. Speakers include W. S. Key state WPA administrator Harvey L. Melton state welfare director and Congressman Jed Johnson.
The Pontotoc county farm debt adjustment committee reports $806000 in debt reductions for farmers aided by state and district supervisors. Delinquent taxes totaling $154000 were collected. Farmers facing foreclosure are invited to Ada on January 7, 1937 at 10 a.m. to discuss relief, with services provided at no cost.
A health note argues that poor nourishment causes fatigue and weak stamina. It promotes Cardus as a lasting remedy recommended by mothers for over fifty years and notes many women testify to its benefits. If it does not help, a physician should be consulted.
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