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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1938
Page
4
A sermonorial lesson on Mark 12 13 17 and 28 34 contrasts Pharisees and Herodians with Christ. It urges balancing material duties with spiritual devotion, loving God wholly and loving neighbors, and living a life where faith governs daily decisions. It ends with a call to let Christ reign in every aspect of life.
The 1938 Oklahoma Press Association convention in Ada drew praise for the town’s hospitality and the broad support from local businesses and the chamber of commerce. Organizers, Milton Keating, and the Ada College personnel earned commendations as visitors toured East Central, Platt National Park, Lake Murray, and Ardmore. The event showcased Ada as an agriculture, industry, commerce, oil, gas and education hub, with lasting memories and plans for a future return.
Day by Day Happenings in Pontotoc County oil fields report Patsy No 3 Meharg West in West Fitts field begun Friday morning with Cramsvah sand production potential. No. 2 Meharg West to be drilled soon as indications favor a new producer. Magnolia No. 2 Augustana drilling below 5540 feet east of Fitts, while Carter No. 1 Mote Wildcat tests progress in Coal county with rotary setup.
Sunday and Monday reports show renewed drilling activity across several fields. Frank Newsom No 2 Walker in 11-4-6 yielded about 20 barrels daily from the Senora sand, while nearby tests on the Calvin sand produced 2.5 million cubic feet of gas and about 35 barrels daily. Delaney No 1 Bugher in Cleveland county begins Wilcox testing. Clark & Cowden No 1-A Starrest in 21-5-5 pumps over 36 barrels daily.
The piece sketches a varied gubernatorial field with differing stances on the New Deal and pensions, noting broad voter discernment. It contrasts views on government knowledge, education priorities, and highway safety trends, citing recent crime and traffic data. It closes with regional accident changes and a Ponca City News attribution.
The county lands its first car load of wool, signaling a growing sheep industry. Farmers and stockmen increasingly raise sheep alongside crops, spurred by county agent J. B. Hill. Local sheep territory expansion hinges on profitability, with optimism for widespread gains and future shipments.
The Ada convention drew writers from across the state and beyond, with hosts praised for friendly welcome and fine facilities. Letters from officials and guests in Guymon, Buffalo, Hugo, Durant, Altus, Lawton, Claremore, Muskogee, and others call it one of the best meetings on record, boosting Ada’s reputation and advertised resources.
A column notes new volunteer groups formed by highway accident victims in Omaha and Cleveland as part of a growing traffic safety movement. It warns of broader social shifts, praises reforms for fireproof hotel codes, and urges audits of courthouse offices to curb mismanagement while cautioning against government overreach.
Rev. Conrad Dupree of Spira said many people back his drive to remove LeFlore county Sheriff D L Kerbow over alleged illegal club activity. He claimed strong support after questioning Kerbow about stopping night club practices, while deputies carried orders to padlock Elms club and Hilltop tavern at Arkoma if gambling or liquor sales are found.
Oklahoma City May 18 Two men who signed the filing blank of H A Scott Oklahoma City candidate for the democratic nomination for president of the state board of agriculture petitioned the state election board today to withdraw their names. The signers were E E Carder and Ernest G Albright both of Oklahoma City Albright is in the fifth district congressional race In a letter to the election board Albright declared he had made a personal investigation of Scott a casual acquaintance and found he did not live in the precinct where he was a registered voter J William Cordell election board secretary said the request was unprecedented and would be submitted to the election board D Bell Boynton democrat withdrew today as a candidate for representative in the legislature from the second Muskogee county district.
An application for a dissolution order was filed in district court by Texhoma Drilling company of Ada. The firm formed for drilling test cells and oil and gas mining. A unanimous December 15 stockholder and director vote authorized dissolution. All demands against the firm are met and the business license expires June 30. Board members listed are W. B. Osborn, W. A. Manzhan and D. F. Fleet.
Cherokee county residents marked the 100th anniversary of Tahlequah’s post office with a full day celebration. A stage coach pulled by four horses carried air mail to Muskogee, with fresh teams making a noon departure and an expected 3 p.m. arrival. Air mail will depart tomorrow by plane. Local and state officials joined residents, noting Tahlequah as the old Cherokee Nation capital.
Oklahoma City reports a May 27 hearing on protests to the sufficiency of an initiative petition seeking a larger share of state gasoline tax, mileage tax, and motor vehicle license fees. The protest was filed by the state chamber of commerce.
A historical note touts WOMEN only QARDAT as a medicine for relief of suffering from wounds and weak condition. It claims monthly periods become less disagreeable and nourished women gain strength from food when used consistently. It urges fair trial and physician if not beneficial.
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