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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1937
Page
4
A note urges parents to have children memorize a Bible selection daily to create a priceless heritage for the future. The text cites Amos 8 4 5 condemning exploitation of the needy and deceit in trade as a lessons for readers.
In New York City a peace strike saw thousands of students swear an oath not to support any U.S. war. Demonstrators expressed strong Loyalist sympathy for Spain, even giving lunch money to Loyalist relief, highlighting conflicting attitudes toward neutrality and foreign war.
The French Air Ministry considers delaying the New York to Paris nonstop race planned to mark Lindbergh’s solo flight anniversary due to safety concerns. Protests warn the feat is highly hazardous and could end in tragedy, and postponement would preserve lives while awaiting safer progress.
Don Jose Joaquin Perez, born 1800, led Chile as president from 1861 and presided during key events. He faced Araucanian secession, fought Spanish aggression in 1864 backing Peru, and campaigned against Indian raids until retirement in 1871. Perez died in 1890 and Chile honored him with stamps issued in 1911 and 1934.
Oklahoma City officials name Moses Schilling Day Fezler and Ross N Lillard to replace three resigning members. The board also re elected Otto Rose as president and Ed Spivey as vice president.
Rodney Dutcher details a continuing power struggle between James H. Rand Jr and New Deal policies. The piece covers Rand’s clashes over Wagner labor relations, indictments, Remington Rand plant actions, and government investigations into strike handling, with labor officials pursuing compliance while Rand faces legal and political pressure.
George Ross shares hasty impressions from a five week European tour aboard the S S Normandie en route to New York May 4. He notes soldiers in southern France and Italy, dull London fog, Piccadilly Circus congestion, high prices for wooden seats at coronation stands, and Swiss frontiers barricaded by forts. In Italy he observes ubiquitous Fascist lapel pins, rice before pasta trends, and Venice-like Genoa homes painted by artists. Memorable moments include the Normandie blue ribbon and captain’s on-bridge reception, Paris nights in Montmartre and Pigalle, Monte Carlo winnings, and the scenic drive from Monte Carlo to Nice.
Richard H. L. Olive has purchased a 120 acre farm five and one half miles southwest of Idabel. The sale was conducted by Ralph.
R Noteware of Ada as land representative for Aetna Life Insurance notes the farm bought for 1400 under Aetna Life’s new 29 year amortization plan. The deal includes a bonded feature protecting Mr Olive’s family and investment. Olive, manager of Oklahoma Tire & Supply in Idabel, buys as an investment.
Factory records show 3,387,806 passenger cars and 732,005 trucks sold in 1935. Sales reflect total units moved by manufacturers across the year, illustrating strong demand for autos and commercial vehicles.
Lynn Fast, 55, was trying to cross a field when he fainted and toppled from his tractor. The machine continued alone until Fast recovered, jumped up, and overtook the runaway tractor before it caused further trouble in Lamar, Missouri.
A mixed list of crossword clues spans horizontal and vertical entries. The clues cover weather wind grace and ice related terms along with various nouns verbs and adjectives inviting solver engagement. The answer set includes plant hairs electrified particles and classic directional indicators.
Ripley and nearby towns show a flurry of weekend visits. Tilleys stayed with the Shaw family in Vanoss while Auten of Cordell joined them. Berger and Na omi Bradley visited and were accompanied home by Christine Berger. several others visited relatives in Texas, Stillwater, Ardmore, and Vaness as church services announce the upcoming preaching day.
A ticker tape mounted on the car front wheel records distance as the wheel revolves. Tiny perforations in the tape occur with each revolution, and a roll lasting 750 miles can indicate the car’s speed accurately based on the cadence of perforations.
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