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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1934
Page
4
A reflective piece argues against discarding older leaders for being past a certain age. It cites examples like Gladstone Chauncey Depew and Commodore Vanderbilt to show older minds stay capable and valuable. It condemns youth’s self importance while noting wisdom grows with age and experience.
The item references a late duke's marriage to a Vanderbilt heiress and a failed union. It notes post primary political tensions, voter conduct, and calls for prudent judgment. It discusses Johnson grass spread in Oklahoma and concerted pest control, then Governor Murray backing a teacher jailed for thrashing a disruptive pupil, arguing for discipline and parental backing.
A Chickasha man receives a heartfelt Father's Day message from a son in another state praising his dad for steadfast support and moral guidance. The essay-style letter extols the father's virtues and expresses deep appreciation, calling him the grandest guy who ever lived and the best dad possible.
The lesson outlines Israel’s divided kingdom from Rehoboam to Asa and the dangers of idolatry, urging wholehearted devotion to Jehovah and demonstrating how reliance on God secured victory against Ethiopians. It contrasts with a later Literary Digest straw poll on the New Deal, showing broad support for Roosevelt and questions about thrift and national debt. It also notes Oklahoma support and Pontotoc county’s 11,312 youths eligible for school next year, stressing education as a public obligation.
In a clipped late election update, precinct figures show ongoing tallies for the gubernatorial race. Voter counts and party splits remain unsettled as the city awaits formal results and county clerks finalize the count.
Fragmentary list of county and state offices with names including STANFIELD, KAISER, CALDWELL, JOHNSON, OWEN, THOMPSON, KEAT, and THOMISON. Mentions candidates for sheriff treasurer and commissioner districts, plus state insurance commissioners. Candidate Claude V. Thomison thanks supporters and declares bid for district judge.
Tulsa July reveals Okla and California lead declines in weekly oil output by about 14 920 barrels daily, lowering national average to 2 062 402 barrels. Texas rises from 1 142 246 to around 1 401 148 075, while Kansas and Rocky Mountain fields show mixed shifts and a sharp cut in some yields. week ending June 4 compares with prior totals.
Charles N Johnston thanks voters in Dist 2 for their support in the fourth day of the race against strong county contenders. He expresses appreciation for all candidates and intends to win the second primary to continue serving as county commissioner.
Claude V Thompson expresses delight at primary results. He leads two strong competitors amid grateful acknowledgement of supporters and the Tuesday vote. No further details provided.
Bill Pegg thanks voters for support and expresses gratitude to those who backed him. He notes he was not nominated for county commissioner but reiterates alignment with public will and signs as W. M. Pegg.
Turner King thanks supporters after leading in Tuesday's primary for County Attorney. He notes a runoff is still needed as no candidate earned a majority and expresses appreciation for the continued backing from friends and voters in the county.
Hiram Jones thanks supporters for their votes and work on his behalf. Though he did not win the nomination, Jones expresses hope that Tate may finally win and urges continued effort for the county’s best interests.
Robert E B Neal manager of the Ritz theater Oklahoma City was killed and five persons injured when Neal's car skidded on a gravel road four miles west of Edmond and overturned early today. Injured were Mrs Geraldine Neal 21 Victor Mount a motor car dealer and his wife Grace Mounts sister Miss Sally Warren all of Oklahoma City Mickey McGuire uninjured.
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