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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1939
Page
4
Publication advertising details list the Ada Evening News and Weekly News, their consolidation history with Ada Weekly Democrat and Pontotoc County Enterprise, subscription rates by mail, and post office entry as a second class newspaper in Ada, Oklahoma.
The piece argues most people are honest and that while deception exists, assuming universal deceit is unfounded. It stresses faith in others in daily business, warns against warped thinking, and notes scarce control over life’s needs amid varying fuels and substitutes.
A Javanese statement questions freedom if Dutch control ends and argues unity among religions. the piece compares Filipino self rule under US influence and contemplates home rule, warn against fragmentation into small states. It asserts self determination matters but notes practical limits and the virtue of strong, broad governance.
The piece argues falling birth rates demand safer roads and links population decline to economics. It cites Benjamin Franklin on living costs boosting population, notes trade with Britain, and mentions W A Delaney Jr’s Washington visit praising John Garner as influential, then reflects on aging leaders like Hitler and the value of emulation over envy.
Nostalgic piece laments the decline of rail fences in favor of wire. It contrasts the beauty and social warmth of weathered rails with practicality, noting Missouri’s longer survival, the ease of wire, and the cultural loss as fences vanish from Ozarks to New England.
Merle Thorpe argues that the 1920s income boom was aided by low and decreasing federal taxes, a balanced budget with surpluses, a small federal share of national income, declining debt, a fixed gold standard, rising wages, limited labor disputes, little government competition with private business, and a culture of thrift and enterprise.
The reader rebukes vague praise of the “best people” and urges clarity in public language. Observing well kept homes, the piece argues that a city’s foundation lies in ordinary residents who invest in family life and personal pride, linking home upkeep to civic strength.
Sunday School lesson notes Paul preaches in the synagogue at Ephesus for about three months before shifting to the school of Tyrannus. He spends two years there, making Ephesus a regional evangelism center, provoking both support and fierce opposition from pagans and silversmiths. The record foreshadows his journey from Miletus toward Jerusalem and Rome, ending with a noble farewell to Ephesian elders and themes from Ephesians 2. The piece emphasizes unity in a church built on apostles and prophets with Christ as cornerstone.
An NEA Service column critiques a self-appointed committee exposing drastic congressional bills aimed at deporting aliens, registering residents, and interning non-deportable immigrants. It argues rights depend on Congress, urges slow action, and warns against panicked restrictions, urging generosity and tolerance amid shifting energy markets.
Drought eased as Ada and nearby areas received up to .78 inch by Monday morning with further showers overnight. Reports across Oklahoma note widespread rainfall, river rises, and improved water supplies, though some locations faced damage and continued drought impacts on crops.
The Ada parks will officially open for the summer season on Sunday May 14 announced by Wayne Wheelock manager. Considerable work has been done including a new drainage system at Glenwood while Wintersmith offers boats at 15 cents daily. No formal program planned but the public is invited to stay all day with dinners.
Oklahoma City May reports the house routine of distributing cleanup duties at six dollars daily. Speaker Don Welch said several members were put on the payroll last week and would be replaced this week to supervise records and compile session laws. Senate leader J A Rinehart declined to appoint a journal committee, casting doubt on its need.
Lawrence Haddock, 40, once of Madill and Ada, died after an automobile crash in Kilgore Texas on Sunday. Two women in the other car were slightly hurt. Funeral plans had not yet been announced Monday. He was the son of the late EB T Haddock of Ada and survived by a sister Mary Frances Haddock of Ada and two brothers E T Haddock and Lindsay Haddock of Los Angeles.
Ada High students led by Durwood Page and Lawson Jones scored strongly at the Stillwater interscholastic meet. Names across curricular, music and tennis events show Ada among leaders with multiple firsts seconds and excellent ratings for bands and ensembles.
Three men tied to a Pauls Valley service station robbery are in custody: Orville Clark Henry Haley and W L Popejoy. Police say four armed men took 400 dollars and two cars, one found west of Ada and the other in Seminole county. No charges filed yet.
Florida Senate committee subpoenas columnist Westbrook Pegler to detail his claim that Capone is tied to Florida racing. Pegler says Capone's aide is firmly linked to horse and dog racing rackets. The panel set no date, hoping for Pegler’s appearance at his convenience.
C. W. Floyd deputy county assessor returned to duties Monday after a three and a half month illness. He was bedridden since January 20 and, despite his weakness, did some office book work while at home. Floyd said he was glad to be back on the job.
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