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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1941
Page
5
In South Johnston curious children aged six to nine form the U S A Club or Defenders of America. They distribute typewritten cards, wear self made patriotic capes, and draw adult concern as a spontaneous youth movement appearing to promote American ideals.
Ada Oklahoma defense drive seeks workers with technical skills for radio and marine electrical roles. The local employment service registers skills to match job opportunities in defense programs and offers free training and interviews to convert existing skills into vital defense work. Local staff cite rapid placements and immediate interviews as examples.
Oil crews report new producers and tests across Ada area including Bob Love’s No. 1 Newland in 15-4-6 Calvin sand, with initial yield projections of 25 barrels daily and two million cubic feet gas. Other wells include Mitchell and Josephson sites in 10-4-6 and 15-4-6, Blackwell rigging No. 1 Riddle near Pickett, Burns No. 1 A T. Boggan west of Ada, and D W Thomas land near Sandy Creek. Cason No. 1 Adcock is depth tested at 1,260 feet in 21-4-8.
Roy Wallace was bound over to district court for trial on grand larceny after a hearing before Peace Justice J. D. Willoughby. Held on $500 bail, he allegedly stole bolts from E. H. Moore Inc and sold them to a second hand dealer.
A black car swerved in front of Paul Martinson causing him to brake hard. The impact knocked a speed zone marker 50 feet, toppled a mail box and struck a tree at the edge of a six foot ditch. A judge set bond at 100 dollars on a driving charge.
Prof. Fred Tidwell of Oklahoma A and M declares the rule requiring longhand for social letters is now taboo. This shifts etiquette norms at the school of vocational business in Stillwater.
Congress eyes anew the Florida ship canal in the Omnibus Bill, with a 190 mile route from the Atlantic up the St Johns to the Gulf of Mexico. Proponents cite peace time savings and war safety, while opponents deride pork barrelling and uncertain economics.
Acting petrolum coordinator Ralph K. Davies said gasoline rationing in the east stayed in place until safe and to prevent a winter famine. Eastern consumption fell 10.1 percent to 113,273,947 gallons in the week ended August 29 from 126,015,076 the prior week. Officials weigh steel for a 2000 mile Texas to New York pipeline as the priorities board meets to decide defense orders.
State Supreme Court opinions today include reversals and affirmations across counties. Cases involve estates, oil firms, tax commissions, and multiple defendants with directives on remands and affirmed judgments. Also Brazil marked 119th independence anniversary with a USA equipment parade and Vargas urging national alertness.
Willkie, representing the motion picture industry, charged at the Senate committee inquiry into war propaganda that Senator Nye sought to divide the American people into discordant racial and religious groups to disunite them over U S foreign policy. Nye testified that several film magnates control propaganda and noted films have been released that instill fear of Hitler.
Three hundred thousand Oklahoma children are expected to benefit in the coming school year from the hot lunch program. John Nelson, assistant public welfare administrator in charge of distribution, predicted a better program with more food variety. The Surplus Marketing Administration provides commodities to the state board of public welfare for handling, with a list including flour, beans, prunes, pork, canned fruits, milk, eggs, and other items, while districts may supplement menus.
A classified ad note highlights higher yields for investments tied to vested Ada accounts. The brief promotes better value from funds placed in long term instruments and emphasizes reliability and steady gains for readers considering asset allocation.
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