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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1935
Page
4
Booth Tarkington argues happiness depends on inner capacity rather than era. He contrasts horse and buggy days with modern life, noting progress does not define civilization. He believes today’s boy can be as happy as his father if he maintains inner happiness.
A newspaper reflection on Margaret Waley, a confessed kidnapper’s associate in the George Weyerhaeuser case. It laments a young girl drawn into crime, notes mothers warn, and argues society bears blame for her fall, offering no concrete advice.
A Texas chamber of commerce president calculates that Townsend old age pension reduces taxable people to 14,000,000. He then subtracts 13,999,998 unemployed, leaving one friend in Chicago to help pay taxes. The speaker notes Roosevelt seeks more funds and argues government must be funded to provide food, clothing, and shelter.
Washington and Oklahoma City announce a total $25 million erosion prevention budget with Oklahoma projected to receive about $500,000. The piece urges farmers to lead a cooperative effort to curb soil loss and highlights Pontotoc county’s new excise-equalization board with three experienced appointees. It notes aviators Al and Fred Key landing after 653 hours 34 minutes and jokes about longer endurance records. It also touches Ada traffic concerns and proposed stop lights with East Tenth Street upgrades as city leaders seek solutions.
The piece argues that abuse of relief funds by able bodied recipients threatens agriculture and broader relief programs. It notes farmers may lose $50,000 plus as berry crops rot for lack of workers and questions officials' ability to compel work from relief beneficiaries. It suggests growing public anger and possible political consequences.
Ada and Pontotoc county items cover notable residents and events. Frank Norris’s piano tale links to Oklahoma lore while Olin Blake seeks a share in a Texas oil dispute. Local officials, roads, schools, and civic projects shape a portrait of daily life in the region.
F. E. Harper and Roy J. Turner have assembled more than 100 purebred Herefords and developed a pasture of 16,900 to 29,000 acres east of Scullin, 27 miles southwest of Ada. They plan a 180 foot barn, expand ranch buildings, and raise colts and other standard cattle breeds. The operation includes stock from R. H. Hazlett of El Dorado and a manager nicknamed Bogue, nephew of Will Rogers. The regional trend shows farmers shifting from cotton and crops to stock raising with other ranches nearby embracing pure-bred cattle.
Anthropologist Herbert R. Antle and Dr Edward Davis uncovered a phytosaur fossil in southwestern Texas during a recent trip. They also collected ammonite remains just off the University of Texas campus showing the mixed ancient fauna of the area.
Governor Marland appointed Chester H. Westfall of Ponca City and John Joseph Matthews of Pawhuska as members of the state body. Westfall, a former Marland Oil official, and Matthews, a local author, join the commission on this day in Oklahoma City.
Residents around the John Fitts oil field in Pontetec county may gain a better school system within months. Union Graded District No. 2 voters approved bonds of 18500 to fund a new centrally located school building, with total cost about 33000 and a potential 14500 grant from a public works fund. A follow up election on an excess levy is planned for next month.
The Board of Education appoints Westfall to succeed George D. Hann of Clinton and Mathews to replace Earl Willson of Tulsa effective July. Hann and Willson terms expire July 1. The governor aims to settle state teacher college president designations soon as possible. The Marland board has named new presidents at three of six teachers colleges and named an acting president at Northwestern Teachers College.
Fittstown in Pontotoc county now has a full water system supplying Byrds Mill water to businesses and homes after Simpkins Brothers contract with city officials to tie onto the Carter Oil field pipeline. The community, which recently gained electricity gas and telephone service, plans residential lots expansion.
Local advertisement touts high value investments with strong returns and affordable options. It highlights quick-kept plans, favorable rates, and accessible terms for buyers seeking efficient growth.
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