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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
8
Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg argues the nation must change the political atmosphere to spur investment and job creation. He calls for tax and regulatory reforms, a stronger business environment, and a shift toward private enterprise to build wealth and reduce unemployment.
Washington May 8 The President's sharp rebuke of critics of moving the Civil Aeronautics Authority to the Commerce Department sparks anger among airline pilots. A White House audience plan collapsed as pilots lobby in Washington. Ledbetter of American Airlines notes cooperation among safety bodies and pilots, and Republicans like G O P leader Onty Lee Martin push opposition in Congress.
Junior high faculty and families held their annual picnic at the picnic grounds near Sulphur in Platt National Park with games, bingo, treasure hunts, and mosquito-filled evening. Enrollment and elective fields expand for ninth graders while the Junior Chamber sponsors Golgotha screenings to fund visual aids. Sidewalks near the old building are being replaced, a spring concert features the girls glee club and guest soloist Billy Keis ker, and several students receive recognition for construction and metal work projects. Bowman wins state junior high singles and doubles titles. band performances at Norris Stadium near the Little Olympics are noted. Summer plans include various study travel, theatre, and a healthful diet column offering practical tips for staying cool and productive.
Salt Lake City report notes Postmaster Parley Bills complains census takers counted only the Utah side this year. He recalls a decade ago they worked in Wasatch county and ignored the other half. Supervisor Heber Meeks says checkers will visit both sides of the town before they quit.
Gen John J Pershing’s clash with James Elbert Wilson centered on a schoolroom contest for West Point. Wilson, 79, of Ozona Florida, returned for dedication of an 1800 acre Pershing Park at Laclede. Wilson recalls meeting Pershing who told him he faced the hardest fight of his life in that exam.
Oklahoma City readers note Zion Lutheran church holds an hour long service in sign language for a deaf congregation. Pastor Rev. Floyd Possehl conducts each rite with signs while hymns are sung and congregation uses rhythmic symbols matching tones.
The Browns, with Joe Gallagher in the outfield mix, face a season of possibility as Fred Haney notes Gallagher’s power and consistency. Walter Judnich and Rip Radcliffe offer help, while Emil Bildilli sharpens pitching. Haney hints at a stronger, more competitive 1940 Browns if Gallagher hits.
In Geneva New York a cedar gar store has a wooden relic carved from a mast of a sailing vessel. The figure, part of a long dead era, sits outside a local smoke shop in restored paint.
Avon is puzzled as William P. Lorch found a set of false teeth imbedded in a tree stump he was cutting down. The dental pieces appear intact except for two missing molars.
Features health guidance on appetite and body heat during spring and hot days. Explains that the body oxidizes food to maintain 97.6 degrees, notes the role of regular eating and digestion, and highlights garden vegetables like tomatoes carrots lettuce and parsley as rich in vitamins and value for meals.
Gr on Ne Each scout to play softball must be registered. Games start today. Trip to camp Saturday from Convention hall at 7. Francis scouts hold their first court of honor awarding tender foot second class and first class badges. A camping trip will be planned and Ada troop will host a softball game Tuesday.
Ada News classified ad notes a proposal claiming higher returns for money invested or vested. It frames an opportunity to grow funds and invites readers to inquire for details and eligibility.
In Greenville South Carolina Inspector J F Goodwin explains goat keeping rules when Nanny the goat owned by new residents walks up and eats the regulation sheet protruding from his pocket.
In Columbia South Carolina a downtown restaurant proclaims itself the only second class cafe in the world while a peanut vendor touts his commodity as guaranteed worst in town reflecting local humor about ads and public perception.
Beatrice Fenton finishes a life size bronze statue of Lizette Woodworth Reese, symbolizing the poet scattering inspired gifts. When cast, the sculpture will be sent to the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore.
Report says weapons of .50 caliber air machine guns are widely built with none in battle yet but expected to appear soon. The statement notes the rapid production trend and potential deployment timeline for these firearms.
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