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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1936
Page
3
County agent J. B. Hill urges inexpensive vaccination against blackleg for calves, noting a dime can immunize for six months to a year. Hog cholera prevention through vaccination is cost effective, with serum costing 50 to 75 cents per head. Worming pigs with capsules is essential before fattening, improving gains and reducing disease risk.
Airs Jessie Morgan urges planting where soil moisture is best despite distance from the house. Pontotoc county club women report lush low-lying gardens near creeks outperform hilltop plots, while fall garden plans begin as rain approaches. Butterbeans and tomatoes show strong growth as canning slows.
The Better Dress review for 4-H boys and girls was held in Convention hall auditorium. Judges Mrs. E C Peay and Mrs. C W Ballard awarded top marks in Girls Styling Wash Dresses and Uniform dress with several Lawrence recipients. Vernice Johnson earned county gold medal. Dena Mae Blankenship earns state round up opportunity. Boys division highlighted Travis Driver's Evening suit win and Dale Mercer's Dairy suit placement.
Pontotoc County reports a strong honey season with most hives surviving winter despite some losses from late freezes and robbing. Abundant sweet clover and wildflowers support production, with alfalfa limited as a source. Andy Martin of Fitzhugh brought in a 53 pound super. Vanoss centers honey output in the western part of the county.
A statewide Farmers Emergency Committee forms to oppose State Question 250 set for July 7. They claim the measure would hand control of the federal soil conservation program from the A and M extension division to a three man political board and create a political machine. The group lists officers and county committees including J. Carl Wright and Lyle Hague.
Miss Lorene Anderson, assistant to home demonstration agent Mrs. Jessie Morgan, outlines kraut canning and cucumber brining steps. Emphasizes sterilization, cabbage selection, salt proportion, packing below brine, temperature, daily skimming, salt purity, and jar handling from packing to sealing with luke warm water as needed.
A report shows nearly nine thousand Oklahoma farm families received standard rehabilitation loans from November 1, 1935, to June 15, 1936, totaling 2 751 978 53 dollars. Another 23 049 families got subsistence grants totaling 796 308 72 dollars. The funds covered livestock, equipment, land, taxes, and related costs under the resettlement program overseen by OD. E. Slingerland.
H R Tolley named Agricultural Adjustment Act Administrator succeeding Chester C Davis who left to join the Federal Reserve Board. Tolley came from California to the adjustment administration and planned fruit and vegetable marketing agreements while later heading AAA program planning. He began as an agricultural economist under Secretary Henry C Wallace.
Southeast Oklahoma streams show good conditions says game ranger Jack Vink. Bass bite poorly while channel and blue catfish feed day and night. A 15 acre Ida Del lake was drained in three days using a 460 foot seine, removing 130,000 crappie and moving them to Little River and Mountain Fork.
Reports show plenty of squirrels still available while some hunters wait for cooler temperatures. Squirrels feed in early morning and late afternoon and hide during midday heat, limiting sighting opportunities for the huntsman.
Tontatoe county potatoes head to market with about half a crop this year. One local firm shipped two carloads last week and is still receiving the new crop. Quality is fair but heavy production of past seasons is absent this year.
Classified notice reports increased value from vested investments as Ada News outlines higher yields for readers. Details emphasize return rates, eligibility, and channels to claim enhanced funds. Authorities urge readers to review terms and contact the paper for clarification.
Oklahoma county farm agent A T Burge reports farmers, after meetings with up to 600 participants, are embracing soil building crops like cowpeas soybeans and lespedera and cutting cotton acreage by about 50 percent. Legume plantings and new worksheets show strong program adherence. Hi Way 19 farm women club held June meeting with demonstrations on children s clothing and a forthcoming candidate rally June 26 at Pickett invites public attendance.
The state corporation commission kept the allowable totals for each oil pool in July the same as June with exceptions. Fitts pool unchanged but Wilcox and Hunton producers may gain a larger share due to increased production. Upper Simpson includes Viola Bromite and Melish with new wells, and revised allowables for various sources in the Fis pool are expected shortly. A decline-curve method will determine Fitts Upper Stimpson July potential, replacing daily-well potential tallies.
President Roosevelt signed legislation extending key benefits of the 1936 Indian Reorganization Act to Oklahoma Indians, affecting about 125000 people across 30 tribes. The bill provides a $2000000 loan fund for individuals and groups to acquire machinery, livestock, and materials for economic independence, with the interior secretary authorized to acquire lands to be held in trust for individual Indians.
Col Arthur Lee Yowell from Texas rode a living donkey into President Garner’s campaign offices in Philadelphia. Hotel staff blocked entry, permission was finally granted, and the animal drew applause before security and staff escorted the colonel and mount outside amid chaos.
Former Oklahoma Governor William H. Murray urged a united Republican Party behind the Landon Knox slate, saying the platform and the spirit of Jefferson and Lincoln could win in November. He warned against Roosevelt policies and called for fiscal restraint and reduced government spending. Murray also criticized the two thirds rule and urged relief reform and a return to farm life.
Barton Wright of Sapulpa pleaded guilty to petit larceny for stealing leather check reins from Johnson Hardware in Allen. Judge Sherwood W. Hill fined him 100 dollars and 30 days, but suspended the sentence on condition he leave Pontotoc County after noting 28 days already served. Another case: Ben M. Johnson faces drillpipe theft charges. arrest made. bond set at 3000 dollars. preliminary hearing scheduled July 16.
Ada police report ten cars stolen in June with six recovered. Mrs. Maldin's car disappeared from East Main near Johnson's bakery between 3 and 4 pm. A car stolen from Fred Wright in Houston was recovered with an arrest. Police suspect out of town thieves and urge motorists to lock cars and remove keys.
A county wide Gore rally is announced for July 6 at Glenwood Park. Gore campaign headquar ters say all county candidates will be invited and included on the program. Judge J W Boler will speak for Senator Gore with promises to tell the facts and a lively evening with ice water a band and good times for attendees. The event occurs the night before voting begins and aims to draw many candidates and thousands of citizens.
Sam Houston III visited Ada on Saturday to campaign for congressman at large. A World War veteran, he is the son of the late Temple Houston and grandson of Gen Sam Houston. Currently with the Oklahoma Military Academy at Claremore, he emphasizes running on his own merits and notes strong encouragement from across the state.
All downtown shops including banks and groceries will close all day Saturday July 4 as Ada merchants association secretary J. E. Williams announces. Post office federal offices and local government offices will also shut to let employees observe the holiday. residents are urged to stock up early for weekend picnics and shopping.
Oklahoma delegates staged a brief demonstration in Philadelphia’s convention hall as Wesley Disney endorsed Garner and Roosevelt. He praised Garner’s integrity and common touch while Oklahoma, Texas, and Southwest figures cheered. Delegation members planned a late night departure by special train and officials like Justice Busby and Mayor Martin were en route home.
Oklahoma City Mae Q. Williamson attorney general studied several bond issues. Tulsa Board of Education seeks 1,700,000 in building bonds. Pittsburg County School District No. 48 600,000. Haskell County District No. 54 funding bonds 1,072,000. No. 33 funding bonds 1,768,000. Delaware County Kansas Okla board of education building bonds 1,800,000.
W A Murphy labor commissioner proposes repealing the garnishment law and amending the worthless check law to prosecute employers who issue worthless checks for wages. He urges legislative action in 1937 to end garnishment and notes current laws allow "hot" checks to go unprosecuted.
Joe R. Cole aged 24 was bound over to district court for trial on a charge of family mistreatment after arraignment and preliminary hearing before Justice A. W. Oliver. He did not post a $2,000 bond. He is accused of unlawful familiarities with his 17 year old sister at his home east of Fitzhugh in southern Pontotoc County.
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