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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1933
Page
4
A column argues dry law repeal cannot end racketeering detailing failures in law, policing, and mobility aiding crime. It cites a congressional probe, Roosevelt on border strength, and optimistic business leaders. Noting Pat Ryan’s 110 years, it reflects Oklahoma officials long tied to statehood era.
The lesson centers on Deborah's leadership over Barak to defeat Sisera and the Canaanites, illustrating how courage and faith can empower individuals. It then draws parallels to modern women leaders from Joan of Arc to Frances E. Willard, highlighting women's growing role in governance and civic life. The piece also notes Oklahoma's legislature passing income and sales tax bills with emergency clauses and the governor signing or allowing them to become law.
Washington July 12 President Roosevelt issued an executive order prohibiting interstate transport of oil produced or stored in excess of state permitted amounts. The order invokes the oil provision of the industrial recovery act and marks early federal control of the flooded oil market. It cites national recovery and fair competition aims and references Public No 67, 73rd Congress.
In Pontotoc precinct vote reports the 3.2 beer issue is tied to Oklahoma county results. W. J. Losinger of the Anti-Saloon League says a court test may be pursued, declaring the measure unconstitutional as a violation of the federal Eighteenth Amendment and Oklahoma constitution. He notes the election outcome today was as expected amid unrest and low mood. He adds the league will aim to defeat repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and claims brewers keep beer under 3.2 percent to avoid a drunken surge that could threaten repeal.
Interest grows in a gas well drilled Monday on the Ben Starrett farm north of Ada. Geologists predict it could be Pontotoc County's largest gas discovery with 1 320 feet top sand reached and 19 500 000 cubic feet gauged. No oil seen. A local firm seeks state permission to sell gas to Ada industries. Rock pressure 460 pounds. location nw-ne-sw 28-4-6e.
Despite the heat the second monthly farmers auction sale was declared a success by organizers. All offerings brought good prices and satisfaction among sellers, with skeptical entrants reassessing. livestock and a wider mix of miscellaneous articles were offered, and visitors vowed to return for the August auction.
Miss Geraldine Robinson of Oklahoma City wed Virgil E. Pritchard on June 17 in Oklahoma City with Rev. R. C. Howard officiating. Daughter of J. A. and Mrs. Ashley of Okemah, Geraldine attended East Central State Teachers College. Virgil E. Pritchard, also a former student, works at MacThwaite Gas. They reside at 906 East Thirteenth.
Lon Nettles a long time Pontotoc county resident died Saturday after falling from a second story window behind the Rollow Hardware. His skull was crushed and a leg broken. He died at Breco hospital before doctors could determine the full extent of injuries. Funeral services are set for Monday at 10 at Criswell Funeral Home chapel. Survived by daughter Mrs John Grindstaff and a Missouri-based stepson. It is believed he fell after becoming ill or drowsy while sitting in a south end hall window. the screen offered no obstacle.
Ernestine Parker 11, daughter of I A and Mrs Parker of Stonewall, drowned in a private pond two miles west of Stonewall Thursday evening. Her younger sister Lorene nearly drowned while trying to help. body recovered after CPR attempts failed. Funeral held Friday at 2 PM from the Stonewall home. Water depth reported about 10 feet.
At a Thursday meeting the local Red Cross and United Charity board decided to close the Ada relief office due to a $300 debt and lack of funds. They will seek pledges already made last fall and urge Ada citizens to donate to maintain relief services for widows and destitute families in Pontotoc County.
Walter D. Grindstaff reports June apportionment of District 19 taxes to Ada clears all locally held warrants and most teacher warrants. A July 3 check for 23477.76 is allocated to 32-33 warrants, back warrants, and the sinking fund with future bond credits.
Work to begin this week at Lula to construct an auditorium for the school to be used also as a gymnasium. The project, funded by relief funds, includes other improvements on the Lula school grounds. Lula offers four years of high school and is the only union graded district in Pontotoc County. Co. O Townsend serves as superintendent. Board members are Roy Glover, clerk, D P Wallace, chairman, and W M Ray.
Choctaw Oil and Gas reports Constant No 1 near Jesse in Pontotoc County shows a gas sand at 1213 feet with signs of good product if the sand is thin. The well, drilled to 1217 feet, has been shut for water. It sits six miles east and two miles south of the Kins Delaney gasser near Franks in the Fitts field.
Invitations are sent statewide for an all-day singing convention at Ada on Sunday July 22 in the First Baptist tabernacle. Two years ago a signilet convention drew hundreds from 17 counties and three states. Sponsors plan a varied program with quartets double quartets assembly singing and more.
County schools begin summer terms Monday July 10 under county superintendent J W Huff. Schools include Stonewall Vaness Latta centralized high schools and many smaller schools. The two month terms pause for two months during cotton picking before winter work resumes.
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