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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1935
Page
4
The county expects over 100000 in gross production tax and similar federal funds for roads this year and next. If $7500 per mile, about 30 miles could be graded this year, with future similar gains. Local commissioners aim for permanent, well planned improvements rather than temporary fixes, to deliver real roads and drainage.
The Alaskan homestead colony is a New Deal experiment in the Matnuska valley with government loans for homes land and stock. The main obstacle appears to be lack of markets as rail freight rates hinder shipments to Seward Anchorage and Fairbanks. Some settlers return home while others endure delays but officials expect complete housing before cold weather.
The article notes a change in travel attitudes from 30 40 years ago to now. It describes how travelers like John Q Public are welcomed with better rail and hotel services and affordable rates. The piece contrasts past traveler nuisance with today’s comfort and spending impact on local economies.
The summer travel boom lifts Pacific coast resorts and national parks as Americans tour by auto, bus, and train. Expositions at San Diego draw crowds while Yellowstone and Yosemite stay busy. Governor Marland pledges merit based clemency reform to curb graft in parole and pardons. Mussolini presses war on Ethiopia, with Italy’s campaign likely to succeed despite early setbacks. Mountain troops flee to Austria to avoid forces near Africa.
The writer critiques leading universities for misguided guidance to graduates and warns that self appointed leaders have lost equilibrium. He argues the world is changing yet people are educated, healthy, and capable of higher thinking, urging calm action and forward strides while condemning derisive laughter at others.
The lesson recounts Naomi and her Moabite daughter in law Ruth and Ruth's devotion to Naomi, Ruth gleaning in Boaz fields, and Boaz marrying Ruth, linking to David and Jesus, illustrating universal brotherhood and noble character across nations. It also notes famine, farm income gains, oil activity raising city costs, and cautious city spending amid governance debates.
Charles A Zorn underwent dental surgery at a hospital when a pan of boiling water spilled on his feet during the procedure. He awoke with bandaged feet and had to explain the mishap to many people, while editors comments in Ada News Tri-State Tribune and Oklahoma City Times weighed in on the affair.
A lighthearted column riffs on a town celebrity moving to the city and the rumors about character. It jokes about a quirky romance between Archibald the cockroach and a Black Widow Spider linked to a radio station, poking fun at media sensationalism and small town gossip.
A party of elderly ladies picnicking at Wintersmith Park on the Fourth were eating only part of their lunch when a stray undernourished kitten swooped in and helped itself to the sandwiches. Spectators watched without warning the picnickers as the cat seemed happier when the basket owners finally noticed.
The weeklong update notes complete brickwork on First Methodist Sunday School, roof to follow, and interior work in progress. Irving school finishes concrete roof. Cowen Construction to begin brickwork Tuesday. E B Johnson bakery basement wall planned. Grindstaff and Lawes advance brick veneer on model home. Finley and Lollar push remodeling and new homes. Roy Lollar illness delays plans. Mrs. Burris home near completion adding to South High School area.
Ada motorists will soon use tri colored traffic signals at Main street intersections with Broadway Townsend and Rennie avenues. The order was placed with General Electric at a cost of 1698.33 less 59 for two reels and installation will take about three weeks after arrival around July 25 under Drummond Electric using FERA labor. August 15 target for full operation with lights on all four corners of three intersections.
Oklahoma City reports that Pi Henrietta Sumner and Beverly Dodge will depart tonight to visit Dodge's mother in New York City before undertaking a new women's endurance flight record attempt over Oklahoma City next week.
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