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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1936
Page
4
Conservative forecasters say business is back to long-run averages with auto, steel and building activity rising toward pre crash levels. France devalues the franc further while armament and liquor debates ripple state policy. A Oklahoma farmer reports boll weevil control with kerosene and terracing expands as soil protection gains urgency.
A wide historical reflection follows Jesus welcoming Gentiles and the spread of Christianity led by Paul to Europe, with Lydia’s conversion marking Europe’s first church. The piece shifts to U.S. and world affairs, criticizing Wilsonian idealism, Japan's openness, and ongoing liquor policy debates amid repeal aftereffects.
Washington dispatch notes farm aid emerges as a decisive theme in the campaign. Roosevelt and Landon push crop insurance, storage plans, and tenancy relief while critics clash over New Deal credits and federal farm programs amid broader currency and tariff talk.
The 1936 World Series between the Yankees and Giants is expected to set attendance and financial records. Opening Wednesday at the Polo Grounds, the Giants face the Harlem River rivals as fans anticipate record crowds and receipts near 1.5 million dollars. Manager Bill Terry plans to start Hubbell and may use Carl in games four and six if needed.
Daily rains held Ada building program in check but owners and firms planned ahead for new homes. Two residential permits issued by City Clerk Albert Chamberlain went to J. H. Pryor for a 2500 dollar residence at Texas avenue and Arlington boulevard and Earnest Sawyer for a 2000 dollar home. Plans announced for a brick veneer home for I. G. Killough on Broadway south of Ada. Some progress made on other constructions but overall activity waited for better weather.
Floods along the Rio Grande and in West Texas eased Saturday night as the North Concho River fell from 35 to 37 feet. San Angelo drought relief followed a $5 million flood, Presidio valley cotton losses reached about 19 percent, and Mexican floodwaters prompted evacuations and levee patrols near Presidio.
Christine Berger spent a week with sister Yetta in Holdenville. H L Watters visited Willie Shaw. School resumes Monday October 4. Truman Huddleston couple attended Jennie Huddleston’s funeral at Now. J M Tilley and wife visited Rachel Tilley. Mary Shaw visited her daughter Henry Eaves. Huddleston couple of Gaar Corner visited Truman Huddleston. Grandmother Tilley called on Mrs G M Pitt. Rain caused no Sunday school this week. next Sunday meets. C M Nelson called on L P Shaw. Louise Pitt, studying music at Ada, spent weekend with home folks. M S Collins improved their home last week.
A severe windstorm near Cooper Texas injured five people, with one seriously hurt when a house collapsed. The 79 year old Mrs M J Anglin was badly injured as her home fell, while Mr and Mrs Murf Holdren and Mr and Mrs Jim Cauthon sustained lesser injuries. The storm hit the Pickens Store community five miles east of Cooper around 7 PM after heavy rain.
There is no basis for the belief that sleeping in moonlight harms the mind or sight. The claim is unsupported by evidence and has not been verified by medical or scientific authorities.
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