Ada Weekly News discusses education declines and Sunday School lesson
The Ada Weekly News notes a US Office of Education forecast of historic drops in public school attendance driven by low birth rates and the defense program, urging continued emphasis on formal education. It also reviews a Sunday School lesson from Revelation 7 9 17, praising a universal, victorious vision of faith across nations and languages.
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United States Office of Education
North Pole
We Hope So Here on Economy and Circuses in Politics
Daniel H. Coakley trial Commentary on economy and efficiency as the preferred public virtues. The piece contrasts circus-like politics with sober governance and notes rail and highway safety as practical goals. It reflects on New England and the southwest with rhetorical questions about public sentiment.
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Robert R. Mullen
Christian Science Monitor
Daniel H. Coakley
Mullen
New England
O’daniel
Texas
United States
Marland
Oklahoma
Great Southwest
French defeat blamed on factory hours and labor limits
The piece cites Andre Maurois arguing France failed in 1935 to 1939 by factory policies with 40 hour weeks versus Germany’s 80. It questions what gain for American workers if victory over Hitler comes with loss of independence and labor organization.
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France
Andre Maurois
Germany
Hitler
France in turmoil as pro German rule falters
The article notes growing unrest in France under a pro German government, with many Frenchmen allegedly preferring British alliance and a push east. It mentions the Chamber of Commerce resuming weekly meetings, summer hiatus, and a renewed expectation of activity in September. It also reports paving plans for East Twelfth Street and reflections on long air travel times and sunrise travel ideas.
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Chamber of Commerce
East Twelfth Street
Trainmen Set Strike Dates Across Five Unions
Washington report says P E F Whitney announced a strike set for 6 a m September 15 by five operating railway brotherhoods. Non operating unions earlier set September 11. 30 day fact finding by a board will follow under the railway labor act.
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Washington
PE. F. Whitney
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Commission trims budget cutting two posts and more
County commissioners cut the budget to fit estimated revenue reducing 16 444 28 to 138 025. A deputy sheriff hired will work through October and November, and a second county attorney post was eliminated. Additional cuts included 3 000 hospitalization, 1 000 buildings and grounds, 2 000 insurance and compensation, 500 health unit mileage, 900 tick eradication, 1 000 district court jury and witness fees, 600 commissioners' expenses, 500 maintenance of poor, and 300 medicine.
Rain Topples Mercury Here
A heavy rain and sharp cold snap ended Ada’s warm spell. Rain totaled 2.91 inches with a drop from 90 to 59 degrees. Clouds lingered Tuesday as coats returned and schools dressed for November. Oklahoma forecasts call for clearing and possible frost in the northwest. Rainfall peaked at 5.65 inches in Wichita, with most of the state receiving over three inches except the Panhandle.
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Ada
Oklahoma
Associated Press
Winita
Panhandle
Dust nuisance case at Ada lime plant leads to 30 day order
Ada lime plant owner Pedro Simpkins must run his Fittstown operation under a modified temporary restraining order for 30 days after a two day hearing. Citizens allege nuisance dust despite a dust control device that failed as production increased. In Tokyo, Japan said it would send three ships to remove Japanese nationals to Britain dominions and Europe.
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Ada Lime Company
Fittstown
Tal Crawford
Tokyo
Japan
Great Britain
British Dominions
Foreign Office
Malaya
Near East
East Africa
Europe
Sinking of Steel Seafarer Raises Tense Seas Clash
Washington reports the unarmed American freighter Steel Seafarer was sunk in the Red Sea by a bomber of unknown nationality while 20 crew members survived. The attack followed the Sept. 4 clash between a U S Navy ship and a German submarine, intensifying U S tensions with Axis powers over freedom of the seas and possible arming of merchant ships.
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Middle East
United States
Steel Seafarer
State Department
North Atlantic
Roosevelt
Navy
Alexander C. Kirk
Cairo
Egypt
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Maritime Commission
Mediterranean
Indian Ocean
Africa
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Mrs Rebecca C Small 87 Dies at Fittstown
Mrs Rebecca C Small 87 died at home in Fittstown Tuesday at 2 10 am Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 230 pm from Smith Funeral Home Rev L E Perrin officiating burial in Rosedale cemetery She born New Point Indiana married to Mr Small in 1888. Surviving are a son J H Small two sisters Mrs Hattie Reynolds Mrs A E Shriber a brother John R Glass granddaughters Mrs W A Maxwell and Rose Small and three great grandchildren
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Fittstown
Smith Funeral
L. E. Perrin
Rosedale Cemetery
Small
New Point
Ind
Eastern Star
The
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Small
Infant Jerelena Kinsey Dies at Local Hospital
Jerelena Royce Kinsey, infant, died at a local hospital Monday at 8 30 a m. Funeral services are incomplete pending arrangements.
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Jerelena Royce Kinsey
State workers barred from local draft boards
Oklahoma City report notes a ruling that state or subdivision employees cannot be appointed to local draft boards. Lt. Col. Clive Murray says the ruling applies to future appointments. 45 of 320 local board members currently hold public positions. Hatch Act requires resignations for those seeking office.
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Oklahoma City
National Selective Headquarters
Clive Murray
Murray
Mac Q
Oklahoma officer to extradite suspect in Chandler murder
Two Oklahoma officers transport Courtney D. Orrell, 31, to Oklahoma to face charges for the August 17 murder of Billie Grayson in Chandler. Orrell, arrested in Sandusky, waived extradition and will be held by Sheriff Marvin Roberts and Deputy Bob Turner. Grayson’s nude body was found against a cemetery tombstone with a broken neck but strangulation suspected.
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Ohio
Oklahoma
Courtney D. Orrell
Chandler
Okla
Orrell
Marvin Roberts
Ae Bob Turner
Ity
Billie Grayson
Chandell
Oklahoma A and M officials to judge fair exhibits
H W Staten agronomy professor George Davis secretary of the poultry association Ed Warren extension livestock specialist and Dr Cave dairy professor of Oklahoma A and M college will judge crops poultry livestock and dairy exhibits. Dr Ed Granger president of the free fair board executive committee L G Denny vice president Milton Keating secretary and others serve on the committee. Final contracts for the project were signed last week with Wilbur C Cole of an Omaha firm named general superintendent at a salary of 1000 dollars a month.
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H. W. Staten
Oklahoma A
M. College
George Davis
Oklahoma Poultry Breeders Association
Ed Warren
Dr. Cave
Ed Granger
Ada
The
Free Fair Board
L. G. Denny
Milton
Oklahoma City
Wilbur C. Cole
Omaha, Neb
Work Started On Bluff Creek Dam
Work began today on Oklahoma City's 7 million dollar addition to its water reservoir. A dam is being built on Bluff Creek north and west of Lake Overholser, current supply source. A canal will connect the new dam to the lake.
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Oklahoma City
Bluff Creek
Overholser
Missouri County Divorce Surge in August Surprises
In Stephens county, August divorce cases reached 34, double the typical monthly total, while marriage licenses rose to 54. The oldest license duo was a 71 year old man and a 61 year old fiancée, and the youngest couple involved a 16 year old bride and a 21 year old groom.
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Duncan
Stephens County
Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs Stick Passes Away
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Stick died in Allen Saturday at 3 p m. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p m at Kallihoma cemetery Criswell Funeral Home in charge. The parents reside in Allen and survived the child.
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Morris Stick
Allen
Kallihoma
Criswell Funeral Home
Greater returns for amount in vested Ada News Classified Ads
A local classified ad column highlights improved value for money in vested accounts. Readers are invited to compare rates and terms offered by Ada area brokers, with emphasis on long term growth and secure investments. Public notices accompany the listings.
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Ada News
Pontotoc County Free Fair Opens With Optimism
The Pontotoc County Free Fair kicks off in Ada with officials predicting the finest exhibits in history. Livestock arrivals begin Tuesday night and judging starts Thursday, with gates open Wednesday through Saturday and no admission or stall fees.
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Pontotoc County
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