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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1938
Page
4
Oklahoma officials continue battles over historic Indian lands in a push to preserve landmarks while navigating treaty rights and state interests. Local tribes urge protection as developers seek access to key sites.
A reflective column discusses the fading Seminole and other tribes as nations recede, warning against erasing their legacies while urging preservation. It criticizes political shifts, suggests electing reform-minded leaders like Mac Q Williamson, and mentions local election notes about appointing county officials and public records, ending with commentary on government yardsticks and “unlickable” dictators.
The lesson explains Samuel’s leadership after Israel’s defeat by the Philistines. He calls the people to reject foreign gods, leads a national confession at Mizpah, and prays as Philistines retreat. Ebenezer marks God’s help, showing moral discipline as ultimate strength. righteousness exalts nations.
A sweeping call for reform argues Americans tire of graft and lawlessness. Prosecutors may gain prominence by tackling corruption, as public demand shifts toward efficiency and honesty, with a growing resolve to punish wrongdoing nationwide.
A brief note contrasts past and present reporting styles noting a shift from descriptive prose to concise facts. It comments on belle epoque language about music and figures of speech, and mentions local interests in Lake Grand River dam prospects, fishing plans, and beekeeping as a small profit activity. The piece preserves period voice with several named references.
The Oil and Gas Journal reports a national weekly crude oil production decline of 1,997 barrels daily to 3,395,059 for the week ending August 27. State changes include Oklahoma down 6,350 barrels to 437,050. East Texas up 411 to 441,200. Texas up 1,600 to 1,295,147. Louisiana up 6,895 to 267,300. California down 8,050 to 675,200. Kansas down 2,700 to 165,375. Michigan and Illinois up collectively 6,073 to 213,032. the Rocky Mountain region up 740 to 77,790.
Fayetteville Arkansas Missouri league pitcher Harry Williams, 19, Yonkers New York, was wounded in the arm by a friend during a chicken thief scare. Doctors withheld verdict on if the injury ends his career as teammate Rudy Hayne of Los Angeles may be told when advisable. Williams is recovering in hospital and was allowed to see visitors with caution.
Oklahoma City hosts the 10th annual governors conference from September 26 to 28 with nine topics on state federal relations. Twenty governors plan to attend Tulsa sessions and speakers will cover interstate commerce, corporation creation, wage and hour rules, interstate regulations, social security, state taxation of employees, public works relief, federal standards enforcement, and agriculture control.
Ada police reported a woman screamed when a negro prowler reached through a bathroom window at her cabin late Monday night. She was showering when she saw the intruder, neighbors ran to investigate, but officers found no trace of the man.
Dr. Milton C. Baumann joins local practice forming Leavis, Baumann, Lewis pair. Baumann to specialize in obstetrics and pediatrics, M L Lewis to focus on surgery, E L Lewis on general medicine. Offices remain in American Building rooms 404 409 408 as the firm expands.
J C Walker resigns as maintenance superintendent for the state highway department in this district effective September 15. Virgil Medlock, Pontotoc county president, will succeed Walker and began training August 1 for the job, to take office September 1. Appointment by agreement of State Senators Elect McKeel of Ada Stokes of Marietta and Phillips of Coal county, covering Pontotoc Murray and Coal counties. Medlock known locally and has taught at Center.
Oklahoma ranks third in the nation in its fight on Bangs disease in cattle, state veterinarian D.H. Ricks reports. Agglutination tests total 1,541,962 cattle in 48 months under the federal state control program, with Wisconsin and Minnesota leading. Seven counties have reactors eliminated by slaughter, and statewide testing plans continue, with farmer compensation for slaughtered animals.
Three men escaped with the Hubbard couple's car after beating 45 year old Mrs Seth Hubbard near Watts Oklahoma. Sheriff John Ferguson said the trio hijacked the car after forcing the couple to stop at highway 59, two miles south of Watts, and left the wrecked vehicle in Ballard Creek about three quarters of a mile from the scene. Mrs Hubbard was taken by ambulance to her Atoka home with extensive bruising.
An explosion and ensuing fire at Barnsdall Oil Corp refinery in Odessa Texas injures three workers Glen Carlton Robert Brooks and George T Scott all employed there. Twelve others escaped unharmed as another tank exploded and a large tank was hurled about a half mile. Estimated damage tops four hundred thousand dollars. Firefighters faced extreme heat while battling the blaze.
In Indianapolis two gunmen were shot to death by three deputy sheriffs after opening fire on officers who halted a taxi they rode in. The dead men were identified as Earl Lindsay and William Davis of Council Bluffs, with a note bearing A. D. Bradshaw of Beggs Oklahoma found on one. The car carried Arkansas license plates. Wayne Schull, the cab driver, survived and described the ride to several resorts before the confrontation.
Russell C N Russell told Ada Lions in a weekly meeting that many oil pools remain undeveloped near Ada. He cited at least 25 pools within 40 miles, estimating 25 years to drill the territory and noting several large pools may be brought in. He urged field study over classroom learning.
Buck Gilmore was released on a $1,000 bond Tuesday morning after entering a not guilty plea to a charge of threatening to harm. The complaint, filed by his brother John Gilmore, alleges Gilmore threatened to slap Tithel Gilmore, his brother's wife. A preliminary hearing is set for September 12 before Justice of the Peace A. W. Oliver.
Bill Tate was held in the county jail on a grand larceny charge for allegedly stealing a pumping unit from Magnolia Petroleum. The unit valued at 148 dollars was reported in a complaint filed before Justice of the Peace A. W. Oliver. Arraignment had not occurred by Tuesday morning.
Oklahoma City August 2 President Joe C Scott of the state board of agriculture says housing conditions are acute at the five state junior agricultural colleges. Barracks would be obtained from discontinued CCC camps to house students at Panhandle A and M College Goodwell and at Warner. The board will consider the matter at a September 7 and 8 meeting.
The Works Progress Administration approved a $124,763 project to improve water supply in and near Tishomingo, Johnston County. Upon completion, the county seat will have an adequate supply of good water. Norma Shearer was reported by her secretary to be undergoing treatment at Mount Sinsi hospital for a minor ailment, with no operation needed, possibly leaving hospital later today.
Willie Myers watches as flames consume the W and T Rooming House and neighboring Blue Moon cafe on Rennie avenue at Sixth Street. The Cravens home, rooming house, and Myers barbecue place burn. firemen cite crowds and lack of wind as factors aiding containment. Co L. Cline owned the properties and plans to rebuild.
In Boulder Colorado on August 27 the University of Colorado announced a new policy requiring students who repeat courses after failing to pay not only tuition but also the actual per pupil cost of the repeated course. President George Norlich said the penalty could reduce the number of failures.
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