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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1935
Page
4
A discussion urges citizens to take a stand against drunken driving and to testify in court. It notes many crashes involve intoxicated drivers, asks why others refuse to testify, and warns that prosecutions depend on witness participation and harsher penalties to reduce road harm.
Announcement notes a replacement for the old toll bridge on Highway 48 over the Canadian River. The old span, built years ago, served locally but now traffic, oil field developments in Seminole and Pontotoc counties, and 48 becoming an interstate require a heavier, free structure. S. C. Bosswell and a highway commission ally backed the purchase to open the bridge. Lew Wentz opposed. The new bridge is deemed necessary despite past cost.
The piece recounts Huey Long’s youthful grit in Oklahoma City and Norman deducing he could work while studying law, a bold move that won him a job. It also notes Missouri farmers’ harsh sentences for resisting federal foreclosures, hints at red agitation, and ponders Texas political shifts after repeal of prohibition and ongoing dry-wet dynamics.
John the disciple known as the beloved one led a devoted life after following Jesus. He stayed in Ephesus directing work and wrote gospel letters and Revelation. The lesson contrasts John’s love with Diotrephes harshness, urges hospitable churches, and notes Mussolini and League of Nations diplomacy shaping Ethiopia.
Pontotoc County has been allotted 191 646 for farm to market roads. The commissioners must decide which roads share the funds as much work is needed in every quarter and many roads have run down over the past two years and are in need of repairs.
The piece portrays Mussolini as fixated on past triumphs like Caesar, seeking conquest through Ethiopia and risky overseas ventures while Russia's growing air power and parachute capabilities loom as a looming factor in future battles. It notes his readiness to expand Italy and compares his ambitions to ancient glory.
Ethiopia shows hopeful resistance against Italian invasion amid global sympathy and possible arms. Oklahoma women’s suffrage battles, Texas liquor control debates, and the steady pulse of national unity echo as states wrestle reforms. Oklahoma City fair attendance soars, signaling rising consumer spending and expected improvements next year.
Despite prior criticism of Oklahoma actions, the Brookings committee offers high praise for the recent tax legislation. The board shows pride after often facing brickbats during the session and after it closed, acknowledging constructive work in shaping policy.
A University of Oklahoma survey shows Oklahoma building permits totaled 557679 dollars in August, 375000 dollars more than a year ago. With population growth and aging housing, substantial new construction is needed as money matters improve.
In January 1934 Delaney and associates drilled a Hunton lime well in section 302-7 near Pontotoc County, sparking a field rush as deeper Bromide sand yields grew. By early November, five Hunton wells produced up to 5,200 barrels daily, with state officials reclassifying Hunton as Class D at 100 barrels per day per well, signaling a broader may become productive across the area with several shallow sands showing potential.
Fragmentary notes indicate Cromwell remains untested in the Ade area. Conservation limits shallow walls but deeper Wilcox horizons and Bromide Moore sands offer potential oil wells to be drilled. Shallow formations may yield early production, with extensive activity expected to continue.
The American Legion demanded withdrawal of recognition for Soviet Russia. Delegates backed a defense expansion including 165000 army troops 210000 national guardsmen and civil reserve training programs. They urged naval parity with 40000 enlisted 15000 officers and new training ships while opposing conscription and advocating stricter immigration controls and fingerprinting. Mrs Mary Macatee Wheat on Jr was named national president of the Legion Auxiliary.
The report documents oil well activity with Magnolia No. 7 Shaffer and No. 1 Emry in the Fitts pool area. It notes sand at depth, water measurements, and daily production figures, alongside movement by Gypsy Oil to drill near the Fitts pool. It also records penalties for city officials and local names involved in unrelated matters.
Oklahoma City reports a petition drive for a constitutional amendment on land taxes is challenged for sufficiency. Dr Ashton, research director of a state chamber of commerce, alleges irregularities and forgery in petition filings. The effort lists 1176 thousand signers, with Carter and other officials named in the dispute.
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