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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1934
Page
4
A reflection on age and usefulness argues that while youth may boast of vigor, many older figures remain capable leaders. The piece cites Gladstone Depew Vanderbilt and Osler as examples of sustained vigor beyond typical retirement ages and urges balancing youth and experience rather than a fixed scrap-heap judgment.
A Chickasha man is highlighted by a Father’s Day tribute from a son in a distant state, praising his father for guidance, discipline, and support. The column also laments political divide, notes Johnson grass trouble for Oklahoma landowners, and reflects on demagogues, debt, and thrift amid national and state affairs.
A historical OCR fragment lists candidates for county offices including judge sheriff clerk treasurer assessor and superintendent and district posts. Notable names include DELLA BEDFORD J. CHAMBLESS RAY STEGALL CLAUDE V. THOMPSON TAL CRAWFORD W. H. ERBEY AUBREY M. KERR PAUL STEWART SHARPE W PHILPOTT and CLAUDE WY THOMPSON as candidate for District Judge with a brief closing note from Thompson expressing hope for public service.
Oil and Gas Journal reports the national crude average fell to 2,662,402 barrels per day from 2,676,422. Oklahoma and California declined while Texas rose from 1,142,246 to 1,148,075 with East Texas up to 583,750. Kansas and the Rocky Mountains gained, while Michigan and eastern fields fell to 131,247.
Charles N Johnson expresses gratitude to voters of District 2 after a strong countywide vote. He credits opponents as quality rivals and pledges to win the second primary and continue service as County Commissioner.
Claude V. Thompson writes of being delighted with the votes and grateful for the splendid support received in Tuesday's primary while leading two other strong candidates.
Bill Pege thanks voters for their support and says he bears no hard feelings after not being nominated for county commissioner. He expresses satisfaction with the public's will and appreciation for the entire process.
Turner King thanks county voters for their confidence in the Tuesday primary. He led but failed to gain a majority, triggering a runoff and he asks friends to continue their support and work as he campaigns for county attorney.
Hiram Jones thanks supporters for votes and effort in his bid. He notes he did not win the nomination but remains hopeful the best man will win and urges work for the county's best interest.
Robert E. Neal, Ritz theater manager, died when his car skidded on a gravel road four miles west of Edmond and overturned. Five others were injured near dawn as they traveled to a sunrise swimming party, including Mrs. Geraldine Neal, Victor Mount, Grace Jones, and Sally Warren. Mickey McGuire was uninjured.
In Camden New Jersey a firecracker exploded sending a fruit peddler’s horse racing through the main street with holiday crowds watching. A second cracker went off and the horse halted after zigzagging for three blocks as game manufacturers’ prospects loom on European affairs.
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