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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
4
The Ada News reflects on natural wonders in Oklahoma and nearby landscapes, praising rivers, canyons, and woods. It argues migration westward has faded, urging rebuilding soil and sustaining farming in eastern Oklahoma with livestock, grain, and hay as the path to prosperity.
The Daily Ardmoreite editor argues motorists should avoid long daily drives on vacations. Frequent stops to rest and visit historical spots make trips more enjoyable and less tiring for Mollie and the baby. The piece also weighs Roosevelt's looming nomination and the 1932 convention’s potential outcomes.
Sunday School lesson analyzes Job 42 1 13 showing faith rooted in adversity Jesus example in Gethsemane contrasts with doubt Skepticism faced honestly leads to stronger faith as Tennyson notes more faith in honest doubt than creeds.
The piece notes France may form a new Fourth Republic under German supervision after the 1870 Sedan defeat and the Commune upheaval. It warns the future regime could emerge under pressure, with internal birth pangs and no clear continuity from the Third Republic.
The piece argues the Americas must share responsibility in Caribbean and South American policy, urging joint action on territorial seizures and a unified Monroe Doctrine approach. It notes Brazil’s diplomat will attend Havana, while the United States favors coordinated moves and may act alone if others balk. NEA commentary.
The piece notes progress in government stockpiling of 150000 tons crude rubber and 75000 tons pig tin through federal corporations with RFC shares to coordinate private industry. It argues for expanding such cross sector, national level cooperation as foreign trade shifts to national blocks amid wartime strain. It also comments on British shipping needs and a lighthearted aside about Admiral Nomura’s health visit to Philippine residents.
The piece argues the Havana meeting will show whether American republics learned the lesson of cooperation. It praises U S leadership in Pan American unity, distinguishes it from imperialism, and calls for joint action against alien threats and European encroachment in the hemisphere.
The arrival of the former king-emperor in Nassau is framed as a real life tempest rivaling Shakespeare. The piece contrasts royal drama with local politics in Pontotoc and Murray counties, notes Cuba and Mexico voting realities, and muses on storing solar heat while previewing a summer rodeo.
A first person account recalls a faltering test flight with a nervous passenger strapped into a safety belt. The novice struggles to control the craft as the plane lifts, stalls, and wobbles over homes and a cement plant. A patient instructor encourages cautions and corrective action.
The Kallihoma Indian School in Pontotoc county, 16 miles east of Ada, is undergoing improvements including new paint for the school and teacherage, with a planned room and porch addition. Robert Lee Sanders and wife lead the teaching staff for a curriculum including social and health work, home economics, shop, sewing, and cooking, aided by a community kitchen and a large school garden that supplies hot lunches and community plants.
Chicago July 6 The Democratic convention rules committee postponed until tomorrow a vote on granting a delegate bonus to states voting Democratic in prior elections. The delay mirrors the North South clash seen at the national committee. They also put off reducing territorial delegates while approving a partial report to seat a woman and a man from each state on the platform committee.
Promotion of Clyde Carter from assistant to head coach at McAlester was announced Monday. He succeeds Clifton Wilhite who left for Highland Texas. Tex Kassen will become head assistant and Carter has coached at McAlester since 1937, a Southern Methodist All American tackle in 1934.
The Office of County Treasurer Sam Dew announced warrants are issued for delinquent 1939 personal taxes. Citizens who owe should pay at the treasurer's office promptly to avoid trouble and expense.
Work started Tuesday on the Rocky Chapel school yard ten miles south of Ada to improve the grounds with a new concrete porch for the building. School opens Monday July 22 with teachers Mr and Mrs J C Treas.
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