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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
4
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A farmer describes purchasing 80 acres with severe erosion and launching a soil saving plan with County Agent Hailey and AAA staff. They build a lake to trap surface water, terrace and reseed, with Bermuda grass spillway, and plan to drain sediment to low ground while restoring the land to pasture and eventual row cropping. The site sits in the southeast corner of section 34 3 6 and is visible from the road.
Obituary notes the long career of Dr. W. C. Herring a former East Central College professor in Ada Oklahoma He influenced youth through practical farming education community leadership and peaceful teaching style His work extended to Ravia and Ada with a lasting impact on schools gardens and agrarian methods across the region.
Joe Croom of the Okmulgee Daily Times says the CIO Political Action Committee failed in Oklahoma races. Rep. Paul Stewart and Rep. Lyle Boren won re nomination while Rep. Wesley Disney lost, and Sen. Elmer Thomas proved the PAC’s power waned. The piece notes labor factions misread voter sentiment and the PAC exposed its weakness.
Ada residents faced 24 hours without water when a Walnut Creek leak cut supply. Hazel Atlas Glass workers aided city crews, replacing a 24 inch pipe joint after a cave in, while a bucket brigade kept lines full. Air locks and valve issues delayed full restoration through Saturday night.
Prolonged water shutoff across Ada crippled plants and stores costing thousands. Oklahoma Portland Cement, Hazel Atlas Glass, Ada Milling, and other facilities halted production while Konawa supply aided hospitals and greenhouse. Ice and bath services collapsed as residents adapted to scarce water.
Dr William C Herring a 1922 East Central College faculty member died at his Ada home Friday morning after a long heart illness. He leaves his widow Carrie and brothers A S Herring T L Herring and Claude Herring. He grew up in Amity Arkansas and earned degrees from Arkansas Oklahoma and Cornell. He directed extension work taught education subjects and was active in Baptist church and landscaping hobby. Funeral Saturday at 4 from Criswell Chapel burial in Memorial Park.
A theological reflection compares Deborah with Joan of Arc, praising her strength, wisdom, and leadership in rallying Israel under pressure. It notes Barak's reliance on Deborah and ceaseless faith in God as the key to the triumph over Sisera and the ensuing vengeance by Jael. It suggests modern times reveal many Deborahs inspiring courage.
J. D. Willoughby, commissioner of public works and property, said a patched 24 inch water line failed, blowing out the patch. He added the line is now in good shape with only a few minor leaks remaining.
In 1930 United States power costs for farmers totaled 46.187 million dollars, a figure three times higher than the expenditure of railway companies. The data highlights the comparative burden from electrical utilities on farming versus rail transport.
Pfc. Hiram F. Jones arrives at Jefferson Barracks Missouri after fourteen months overseas with the medical corps in Europe and plans to visit his family in Ada.
Classified notice shows investors in Ada area seeking better yields from vested funds tied to local accounts. Details specify expected returns, terms, and eligibility for potential participation in upcoming offerings.
Ada Boy Scouts and Cubs will place two large wooden waste paper boxes with lids at two city locations. Boxes will be emptied weekly. One box provided by State Highway Department via William Roy Grace and Charlie Stone. Next house to house solicitation for waste paper on August 10. Families urged to save paper to aid shortage. Harry Miller said Friday.
The Ada Greenhouse gauge did not record the Friday shower in the south town nor the later north side rain. The east side was largely neglected while the Greenhouse reported .95 inches from a heavy rain. County areas report some short rains but general rainfall remains withheld.
Hubbard 17 and Richardson 18 confessed to burglaries at Kinsey Dicus Grocery twice and to two other sites Harden Printing and Mitchells Cafe. They received about $300. other locations had empty tills. They are charged with burglary second degree and held in county jail.
The War Production Board authorized broad new uses for aluminum and magnesium under Chairman Nelsons program for limited re conversion. Aluminum may substitute for other metals in civilian goods and pots and pans, and can be used for fruit and vegetable cans while remaining within existing output quotas.
An 82-year-old woman in Tennessee reveals she has never seen a car, reflecting on a life without personal transportation. The remark highlights rural isolation and the era she grew up in, illustrating changing mobility expectations.
Mayor Bill Crawford resigns effective Saturday to assume duties as assistant United States attorney with headquarters in Muskogee. He will be followed by Mrs. Crawford and their two sons as a house is found. Guy Thrash will succeed him as Ada’s mayor.
A 17-year-old boy arrested in St Louis says he shot an automobile driver near Knoxville Tennessee on July 1 while hitchhiking from Florence Alabama to Baltimore. He named himself Charles Edward Crews and claimed he shot the man twice then drove off in the car. A billfold with Otis Madison Sykes of Burlington Nova Scotia papers was found, and the car is registered to Pfc Harold L Hanford of Burlington, stationed at Camp Weingarten, Missouri.
In Austin on July 15, rival Texas delegations to the national Democratic Convention clashed over seating. National Committeeman Myron G. Blalock proposed seating only delegates who intend to support the party nominees, prompting sharp replies from pro-Roosevelt Dallas leaders. Dallas Democrat E. B. Germany urged the platform be approved before pledges, while Joe C. Luther demanded a new Texas committeeman if pro-Roosevelt delegates are seated.
Ada News traces Kirchner’s apparent edge to a misreported count. Official figures show Kirchner 44 Wells 24 Akin 8 in Pontotoc County, revising prior totals and clarifying the Fourth District GOP contest.
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