This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
4
The author speculates that Rudolf Hess may have acted with Hitler’s knowledge and a plan to seek peace with Britain by appealing to the British people. The piece argues Hess’s departure was calculated, not a flight of whim, and suggests the incident could be a propaganda bid to preserve Nazi gains.
The Chickasha Star leads a drive to lure an alfalfa mill to Chickasha to process regional hay, noting Ada and Pauls Valley already have mills and Kansas has profitable models. The piece links hay production growth to economic benefits and drought resilience for farmers.
Sunday school lesson on Acts nine highlights Saul’s dramatic conversion to Paul and his new zeal for the gospel. The piece emphasizes inner preparation, divine encounter, and obedience as the true measure of conversion rather than mere profession.
A 36 year Sunday school superintendent in a small North Carolina town is praised for perfect attendance since 1905, illustrating steadfastness amid the 1941 wartime mood. The piece muses on personal sacrifice, calls of exploration, and potential Canada-US cooperation, plus notes on reading the Bible and Shakespeare as enduring influences.
Rev. Roger Hebard, 33, pastor of Trinity Baptist in Ada, earned a Master of Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth after leading a church through debt and attendance growth. He plans further study toward a Doctor of Theology while advancing church improvements and preparing pews. He will attend the Southern Baptist convention in Birmingham, Alabama.
John McRae joins Ada News from El Reno to cover display advertising, taking over the beat Monday after Carl W. Smith moves to Cushing Citizen. McRae grew up in El Reno, studied at Arkansas Tech and Missouri University, and earned a journalism degree with an advertising major.
Oklahoma legislators criticize Gov. Leon Phillips' centralized rule and tax policy. A dozen House members urge economy and tax reform, accusing the administration of favoring corporations and shifting the burden to middle and lower classes. They debate oil taxes and auto tag hikes with few victories.
In Long Beach California on May 10 Soda an eight month old dachshund was rescued from a cavity thirty feet underground where she had been entombed for more than forty eight hours. The dog was located after her friend Schnapps led Newton T Bass to a riverbed near the Virginia Country club. Golfers and caddies aided in the digging until Fulton Field reached Soda with a pruning hook to free her. She recovered after the removal.
Washington May 10 The bureau of census reports the 1940 agriculture census shows 6 096 799 farms with corn hay oats cotton wheat sweet potatoes yams and other crops. Popcorn rise to 44 503 farms from 8 956 a decade earlier. Tobacco sugar cane sugar beets and other outputs are listed.
Four sergeants from Oklahoma were commissioned as second lieutenants by the 45th Division at Camp Barkeley Texas on May 10. Woodward H. Lackey of Stillwater, Mack H. Gunter of Idabel, Edwin W. Custer of Okemah, and Lee L. Webb of Durant receive second lieutenants’ commissions in the 179th and 180th Infantry units. Additional promotions include C. W. McDonald of Cherokee to first lieutenant in the 189th Field Artillery and A. H. McDaniel of Ardmore to first lieutenant in the 179th Infantry. Sige L. Cantrell of McAlester also advances to first lieutenant in the 180th Infantry.
Army remount buyers will visit Oklahoma May 22 to 30 to purchase cavalry riding horses. Lieut Col Marion I Vorkes announced the board will inspect at Fort Reno May 29 with schedule including Ada May 23 and other towns Addington Sallisaw Muskogee Winita Pawhuska Enid Calumet Elk City.
STILLWATER May 10 Dr Henry G Bennett president Oklahoma A and M college urged cooperation among 17 Oklahoma junior colleges saying life or death competition is less effective. He backed the constitutional amendment coordinating state higher learning along with remarks by Dr Loren Brown association president and Dean H W Threlkeld of the University Junior College Tonkawa.
More than 200 Pontotoc county eighth graders will receive diplomas next Saturday in Ada graduation exercises led by County Judge Hoyt Driskill as principal speaker. Ada Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors this event with a free morning show for children and musical numbers by Oakman 4-H quartet plus a welcome address by Rigby Owen, Ada civic organization president.
New York May 10 UP A dispute over crew war bonus demands delaying sailing of new American ships for China and Australia was settled today. An agreement by Joseph Curran head of the national maritime union and N T Lawrence general manager of United States Lines provided that the Sea Witch sails for China tomorrow and the McKeesport for Australia on Wednesday and that the bonus question be negotiated by the NM A and the American merchant marine institute.
Hugh S. Johnson, newspaper columnist, will be principal speaker at the 24th annual state Lions Club convention in Enid June 8 to 10. He will discuss current events the night of June 10. Attending are Melvin Jones of Chicago founder of Lions International, Jesse W. Kayser of Chickasha an International director, R. B. Thompson of Stillwater western Oklahoma district governor, and Park Wyatt of Shawnee eastern Oklahoma district governor.
Oklahoma City May 10. Sale of school land farms in four counties is planned for next month. One Garfield county tract to be sold at Enid courthouse at 10 a.m. June 3. Three Grant county tracts at Medford courthouse at 2 p.m. June 3. Two Kay county tracts at Newkirk 10 a.m. June 4. Four Noble county tracts at Perry 2 p.m. June 4.
On May 6 the Red Cross here shipped 365 garments to the Jersey City warehouse including 149 woolen ladies skirts 40 woolen dresses and 85 knitted sweaters. Total garments since start of program 3052 with Ada volunteers totaling 6914 hours. New quota to finish by December 31 includes varied men women and children items and 6162 yards of material requisitioned. Junior Red Cross at Ada junior high plans to assist with knitting after school closing. class check for 5.10 noted.
Prospect reports from David Gray chairman of the county AAA committee show spring wheat intentions total about 17 million acres yielding roughly 180 million bushels with 683 million from winter wheat and a 380 million carryover. Total supply near 1.2 billion bushels with potential exports 30 to 35 million. Marketing quotas may be proposed requiring a two thirds referendum to maintain.
Pontotoc County Superintendent Ray Stegall said the state board of education reform will have little impact locally. A mailed questionnaire gathers school types and transport needs to guide possible rerouting and cost changes, though Martin J. Phillipe, state transportation head, indicated minimal county route changes.
Washington May 10 A select service age study shows the majority of the 500000 inducted troops are aged 21 to 25 with 11 percent 31 or older. Youths 18 to 20 form 3.02 percent while ages 22 to 24 dominate the draft cohort.
The annual father and son banquet for Antlers high school vocational agriculture class was held Friday evening at Redman Hall. The program preceded the principal talk by M. R. Winters, president of the Board of Education, with Bill Sims summarizing the FFA program since its start four years ago. Home economics classes under Miss Kathleen Pettus and Miss Oleta Bailey prepared and served the banquet.
From Alcatraz prison Alvin Karpis demands a federal trial for the Garretsville Ohio November 7 1935 Erie mail train robbery or dismissal of the indictment He says the sixth amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial and accuses the government of delaying the case while evidence fades.
Ada recorded 1.01 inches of rain and a week of dramatic weather. The warmest day was Thursday with a high of 89 degrees, followed by Tuesday at 86 and Friday at 85. Lightning marked the period.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.