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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1941
Page
4
The Ada Weekly News notes 1930 to 1940 population trends in the United States. Large cities grow slower than moderate towns and rural areas hold steady, suggesting a shift toward mid-sized communities despite wartime defense plans. The piece cautions about possible future changes due to the European conflict.
The piece reflects on graduates entering the world as tenants of a “grand old house” built on democracy. It cites Alvin York and warns of renewed threats from Hitler while urging new graduates to repair the roof and extend the lease by shaping a better future. It also hints at pending global tensions and weather.
A sermon comparing Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey from Antioch to Cyprus and Asia Minor, noting Jewish hostility, Gentile interest, and the inclusive Christian message that in Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek. It also covers USO fundraising, tax critiques, and wartime defense issues.
Lieut. Col. Charles E. Branshaw declares government control of North American Aviation in Santa Monica. He says workers will be protected and free access to the plant guaranteed, with no coercion to return or stay and no actions endangering national defense production.
The 4 999 ton U S merchant ship Robin Moor with eight passengers and 38 crew sank south of the Cape Verde Islands on May 21. Sixteen crew and passengers were rescued or reported missing with 27 believed lost as the Osirio searched lifeboats and crew. The Robin Moor sailed May 6 from New York for Cape Town and the cause of the disaster was not confirmed.
Miss Joy Bivins of Oklahoma City named queen of the 17th annual water carnival opening Platt National Park. More than 100 Oklahoma Camera club members attended their convention and events. Murray county cited for two years without a traffic fatality by Abe Block of the state safety commission.
Illinois state senators conferred with Petroleum Coordinator Ickes on a national conservation program and outlined potential legislation to curb waste in Illinois oil fields. Senator Lucas indicated progress toward a bill to curb waste following the conference with subcommittee members.
Alva Floyd Moore, 45, convicted of killing Alf Hardage and Alec Powell on the Stonewall highway May 1, was placed on death row at McAlester state penitentiary. His court appointed attorney Jeff Laird filed notice of appeal seeking delay, with execution set for August 8 but likely postponed by legal motions and insanity plea.
The county Historical Society gathered Friday night at the library for an informal session lasting until September. Members viewed old pictures of Ada's early scenes and residents, many loaned to the society, and recalled local memories as the photos circulated. T. H. Hodge, son of Old Doctor Hodge, read a history piece recalling Jeff Reed’s store and the move from Old Town to the new townsite in 1900–01.
Oklahoma City June 9 the criminal court of appeals refused a writ of mandamus sought by Ina Wood wife of Robert Wood Communist party secretary to move her syndicalism trial from Judge Albert Hunt. The court ruled the request untimely and not proper via original proceeding.
County poultry federation revives the old poultry show at the county courthouse on Saturday June 14. Two divisions brown and white with junior and senior entrants compete for $1.00 top prizes and trophy awards from Ada Chick Hatchery and Floyd Chick Hatchery for best dozen eggs. Entries are a dozen eggs no fee and junior exhibitors under 21. Judge H G Ware and supervisors C H Hailey and J Link Haws oversee the event.
Sixteen members of the East Central State college senior class closed their college activities after graduation by traveling in four private cars to Carlsbad Caverns and Juarez Mexico. Chaperones included Mrs Margaret Hawkinson and Miss Bertha Sturdevant. The trip covered San Antonio Alamo Austin and Albuquerque among other southwest sites.
Norman Oklahoma June 9 Dean Jul ien Monnet founder and long time dean of the University law school is retired by the board of regents. Dr John Hervey of Temple University named to succeed him with emeritus status and sabbatical leave for 1941 42. Rio de Janeiro June 9 The Agencia Meridional reports Fortaleza port authorities received a radio message that the Brazilian ship Osorio picked up 11 men from the United States merchant ship Robin Moor said sunk May 21.
The Ada area plans for a Cudahy Packing poultry processing and cheese plant highlight a booming sector. Pontotoc County counts 187,754 chickens with 799,860 dozen eggs produced annually valued at about 259,972 dollars for poultry and eggs. An upcoming county egg show aims to showcase best practices and attract further investment to secure Ada’s poultry plant and expand the local economy.
County Agent C H Hailey outlined entry tips for the upcoming county egg show at the courthouse next Saturday. He urged wrapping each egg separately, avoiding print on wrapping, using proper packing, and labeling each exhibitor with name post office county and class.
Konawa plans to rebuild five blocks of state highway 99 using concrete and cold rolled asphalt surface. Work starts Tuesday June 10 with a two month completion window if weather holds. Estimated cost of 4580 dollars.
Stillwater, June 9. Dean George W. Whiteside head of the division of engineering is practicing what he preaches by learning to fly. He coordinates the civil pilots training program and is graded by his teacher Sidney Simms as not doing badly for a beginner.
The Oklahoma state public safety department moves to take telephones from bootleggers as two Tulsa suits against Southwestern Bell seek to block service cutoffs. State Safety Commissioner Walter B. Johnson had requested discontinuance and Judge Leslie Webb issued temporary restraining orders pending a June 18 hearing.
The selective service directs reclassification of registrants who have ceased to perform deferred war jobs. Brigadier General Hershey announces at a War Department briefing that dispatches to state directors mirror Wilson era actions. He says deferment status ends when the job is abandoned, insisting citizens stay on jobs crucial to national defense.
About half of the drivers involved in February accidents in Missouri resided within 25 miles of the crash site, indicating a strong geographic proximity in collision exposure.
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