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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1940
Page
4
A dated editorial critiques H G Wells view on war and peace talks, arguing bipartisan support for wartime unity. It lauds football’s economic role and praises southeastern Oklahoma’s autumn scenery. It discusses gubernatorial races, airport plans for Ada, and cautions against cutting trade, noting scrap iron as a wartime lever and future highway lighting trends.
Sunday lesson notes Luke 2 40 52 recount Jesus 12 in the Temple among teachers hearing questions and answers while his parents search and later find him. The piece emphasizes Jesus growing in wisdom grace and favor with God and man and notes his obedience to Mary and Joseph. It also previews Ada Oklahoma obituaries and regional views on guardianship in the Philippines.
Oklahoma City, Oct. 8. The government approved Oklahoma’s revised 5 057 918 federal aid highway program ending a feud between Governor Phillips and the bureau of roads. Phillips said the approval came from the bureau in Washington and noted Rep. Lyle Boren informed him. He blamed Wilburn Cartwright for the earlier rejection calling the original draft “too many political roads.”
A new compact x-ray camera from General Electric, announced at the American Public Health Association meeting, can photograph the chest and body through a small film. Ten times as many men can be examined at the same cost, with rapid, exact images. The army ordered 45 units for quick delivery, delaying private use for months.
W S Kerr longtime Ada merchant and civic figure died at a local hospital Tuesday at 3 15 am following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at First Baptist Church with Dr W R White officiating. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery. He would have been 73 on January 13 1941 and helped establish Ada's early government and schools.
Melbourne reports a rising power in Australia and New Zealand as they industrialize and assert independence. The piece notes self sufficiency drives, new industries, and growing diplomatic links with the United States and Japan, hinting at a possible Pacific empire centered in Australasia.
The obituary notes a life of integrity after retirement from public activity due to a heart condition nine years earlier. Survived by widow Mrs Kerr Ada two daughters Lois Wimberly and Mildred Anderson and four sons Robert Kerr Aubrey Kerr Travis Kerr Billy Kerr. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are listed and the community mourns the loss.
Oklahoma’s 1940 corn crop is projected at 35,663,000 bushels with an average yield of 19 bushels per acre. The board notes some eastern counties reached 27 bushels per acre while several western counties averaged five bushels, marking a strong statewide showing since 1928.
President Roosevelt's special train faced a 40 minute halt at a trestle after a track walker spotted an empty jewel case. Secretary Stephen Early said the suspected package proved harmless and no suspect was caught. Police and state troopers searched the area but found only the case before the train continued. The note also reports 1939 Canada motor vehicle production totals including 108,369 passenger cars valued at $71,101,204.
A grazing experiment near Guthrie in Oklahoma shows erosion control and land restoration. 110 acres of grassland with 75 cultivated acres lost topsoil, while 30 acres remaining produced 14 steers over 119 days gaining 2,716 pounds. Forage use was limited, vegetation left allowed reseeding, and clumps of natives plus sweet clover and lespedeza aided recovery.
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.