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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1939
Page
4
Ada Oklahoma historic clipping noting consolidation history from 1910 to 1919, listing newspaper names Ada Weekly News Ada Evening News and related publishing details, prices, and post office classification. Includes telephones for business and editorial offices.
The piece recalls William Jennings Bryan in Wilson’s postwar era, noting his neutral policy stance, opposition to arms embargoes, and view that money harms neutrality. It highlights his mediation idea to prompt peace talks, with Baker calling him a statesman of broad influence aligning with Wilson’s world role.
The week urges continued interest in Europe’s war but presses local duties. Public schools and the college start with larger enrollment, football soon begins, and the county fair approaches. Farmers prepare for dry conditions, rains may follow, and winter pastures will be planted as taxes and finances demand attention.
The piece argues Mussolini may press for a peace conference if Hitler controls Poland and Britain and France may consult with Germany. It laments war's brutality, warns against apathy to mass killings, criticizes postwar price hikes and speculative tinkering with supply and demand, and notes limited wartime consumption and economic strain.
The essay reflects on Micah 3 1 12 and Micah 6 8 stressing practical religion through justice and righteousness. It compares prophetic critique of rulers to Jesus crucifixion roots and warns against self serving politicians. Also notes Oklahoma industry, news sources, and local football prep with East Central enrollment growth.
Winners announced at the Woodward Rodeo over the past weekend include Floyd Gale of Mora, winning steer roping. Recap lists Calf Roping Clyde Burke and others, Bull-dogging and Bronc events with competitors from Oklahoma and Texas across three days of rodeo action and standings.
Oil Center edged Tupelo 11 to 10 Sunday afternoon as a high wing and elusive play helped Oil Center run up the score.
Washington officials stated that U S Treasury experts confirm the neutrality and Johnson acts prohibit any European belligerents from borrowing money from individuals or firms in the United States. The measures bar loans and related financing by Americans to warring nations.
J Frank Grimes of Chicago, president of the Independent Grocers Alliance, told the merchandising conference that rising farm product prices may save the federal government about 1.2 billion in farm subsidies. He argued prices should parity with processed foods before regulation and warned against speculative buying driving artificial shortages. He noted no raw-material shortage but said refineries and mills are now working 24 hours to meet demand.
Three state officials faced a fiery mishap in Oklahoma City as they prepared to shred seven thousand dollars of Conner Agricultural College dormitory funds. Assistant treasurer John Conner, assistant auditor Roger Phelps, and assistant attorney general Stephen Holloway misplaced cash in a wastebasket mistaken for steel, prompting a quick evacuation and water dousing to prevent damage to the rug.
A group of volumes has been added to the Ada Library as gifts. Librarian Verna Riddle announced the new books list including Morton, Morton's Folly, Fow sier Stories and Toasts, Roosevelt Taps, David Copperfield, Shakespeare Complete Works, Humor of America ten volumes, Pushing to the Front, Barren Ground, and more from donors Alvin Greer Mrs D G Thomas Mrs Hazel Miller and ID R Pike.
Washington reports aviation experts note that the United States dominates air transportation and aircraft sales to Latin America while European and other powers retreat. The Royal Dutch Airliner remains limited, with Britain, Germany, and France focusing on war needs. Italy halts its planned south Atlantic service. Postal routes shift from direct European paths to Pan American links via New York.
Oklahoma City reports a deadly start to September with 19 highway fatalities in the first week. Safety Commissioner Walter B. Johnson warns drivers to slow down and curb speeding and improper passing as patrols target spotlights and foglights.
Pitcher Harry Brecheen, who set Texas League records with four consecutive shutouts and 3 consecutive scoreless innings, was acquired by the St. Louis Cardinals from Houston in a spring delivery deal. Bar rett and Brecheen, left handed and right handed pitchers respectively, were exchanged for Lou Vezilich with Jersey City, plus an option. Brecheen's 19-7 record led the season. Barrett was 12-6.
A crowd estimated up to 4000 visitors toured the new Ada junior high school on Sunday afternoon. The five hour open house showcased the auditorium gym library science and music rooms, with teachers guiding guests through bright spacious classrooms. The building opened today and residents praised its practical beauty and modern facilities.
Seventy seven Virden Valley farmers from New Mexico must appear before Judge Albert M. Sames in Tucson on Sept. 25 to explain why they should not be cited for contempt of court for breaking irrigation canal racks on the Gila river last January. U. S. water commissioner C A Birth says the farmers owe 19000 dollars for water administration costs and had locks placed on the canal gates. Governor John E. Miles sent state police to break the locks and challenged the judge's jurisdiction.
Cattle poured into the Kansas City stockyards with about 32,000 head on hand, nearly double last week’s 16,948 amid favorable pastures. Hog arrivals stayed liberal at 4,000 head, while cattlemen held herds for extra weight.
Oklahoma City report details Roy C. Tomkins of Stillwater named chairman of the American Legion state Americanism committee at the state executive meeting. M. L. Opperud of Blackwell to head membership, Al Horton of Oklahoma City to direct the employment committee. Funds approved to send the Bartlesville drum corps to the national convention in Chicago September 23 to 28. A sub-committee of Deake, Askew, and Martin will decide next year’s convention city.
Oklahoma City tax officials attach about 27000 bales of cotton under government control for tax purposes. County Assessor Jim Bodine says the action uses 1934 law to collect taxes on property at risk of removal. About 122000 bales were taken by Commodity Credit Corporation after federal loan defaults. 15000 bales held by the urgency with mortgage to secure loans.
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