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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1933
Page
2
A flight crash in Kansas involving the Canadian cage team leaves several dead and others badly hurt. Officials report the delegation was en route to a competition when the aircraft went down in midwest terrain. Names and exact death toll were not immediately available.
A tri motor aircraft crashed near Neodesha Kansas killing five Canadian championship players and injuring nine others after motor trouble forced an emergency landing attempt. Pilots and team officials were among the injured as rescuers moved survivors to a hospital.
Ada Fire Chief Ed Haley and crew logged only five calls in March with total fire and water damage under ten dollars. Pleasant spring conditions did not drive higher activity, contrasting with busier past years where daily calls reached as high as forty five.
President Roosevelt ordered sweeping cuts in veterans payments effective July 1, targeting non service connected disability benefits and broad pension reductions. About 29,000 World War I veterans face reduced or eliminated allowances, while Spanish War and other widows may see smaller or preserved stipends under new presumptions and limits. Hospital spending and federal employee pensions are trimmed with closures and reductions in overseas allowances to 50 percent for non continental residents.
Ada board president J. G. Witherspoon warns warrants from January are last cashed as tax payments lag. Schools have operated since February first on doubtful policy awaiting new state tax relief. If legislature fails, next term may be shortened due to funding gaps.
Manager Art Griggs of the Tulsa Oilers announces the signing of Ada left handed pitcher Harry Brecheen for the coming season. Brecheen, praised for his fast ball and control, starred in Ada junior baseball and Legion play, including a 65–2 junior record and key exhibitions against top Oklahoma teams. Griggs may also reevaluate Ada graduate Jimmie Davidson, a strong hitter with .480 and .450 Legion averages and notable outfield play.
Steady progress reported on the Federal post office and courthouse as spring rains slowed work briefly. Roof slab pouring finished and area walls to be poured, drainage and sewerage installations near completion, outside walls pending arrival of face stone.
American Legion members in Oklahoma favor a universal disability pension law to standardize pensions across wars. About 45 000 veterans attended meetings across 220 posts, criticizing wide gaps between disability and non disability allowances.
The East Central State Teachers college band travels from Ada to Enid for the Tri-State Band Festival April 6 to 8. Forty-three bands from Oklahoma Kansas and Arkansas enter a contest with a 590-piece massed band. Ed in Goldman directs the event with Carl Busch as judge. The Philips University band sponsors the festival with Enid Chamber aid, promising over $1,000 in awards.
President Roosevelt names Sumner Welles to assistant secretary and Claude G. Bowers as ambassador to Spain, boosting Democratic control of the State Department. The report notes Welles’ prior service under Wilson and Bowers’ 1928 Democratic convention keynote, with other diplomatic names under consideration including Robbins and White. The article also notes campus musical activity by the East Central band and upcoming festival at Enid.
Two former Denver inmates Lynn and A N Barlow were arrested at Fort Leavenworth after alleged air assault on guards at the federal penitentiary. Authorities say the 15 minute attack produced no casualties though the evidence is deemed conclusive. The Barlows deny the charge and claim they came to retrieve their imprisoned brother Theodore.
Sheriff Clyde Kaiser’s office investigated a farmer’s claim of a body seen drifting in Boggy Creek south of Ada. Boats and grappling gear were used to search the creek, but no boat or body traces were found and no missing persons were reported.
Mrs Mary J Bates Phillips died Sunday night after a fall 22 weeks earlier. Funeral services are at Criswell Chapel Ada with Rev Leslie Smyth, then burial in Abilene Kansas. She was born December 9 1861 and married Winfield Phillips in 1897. two sons Senator Winfield Phillips and Dr William Sumner Phillips. two daughters Nellie May and Mrs O E Parker. Survived by brothers G A Bates and O L Bates, a sister Mrs Rosie Bagnal.
More than 50 Pontotoc county calves entered the state fat stock show with 12 returning to Ada. Calves weighed 620 to 1130 pounds selling for 37.62 to 68.56 each, plus top price of 100 dollars to the Ada chamber of commerce. Buyers from Oklahoma City and towns like Tishomingo Coalgate and Wetumka purchased many calves.
The East Central Alumni defeated the East Central Tigernet 6 3 in singles and won two of three doubles as they opened spring play. Harold Strohm beat Graham 6 3 7 5, Mills Hatfield edged Whitaker 4 6 7 5 7 5, and John Molloy beat Gilmer Nelson 6 1 6 3.
D M Sharp his wife and their small son of Oklahoma City were treated at Ada hospital Sunday after their car overturned on Highway 19 west of the city The driver lost control in Springbrook bottom causing the vehicle to swerve off the road and roll once The Sharp family from Oklahoma City were en route home from a business trip and returned home the same night
Pontotoc County arraignments are scheduled for April 17 as announced by County Attorney Truman Harrison on Saturday morning. The notice affects all Pontotoc County defendants.
Major Harry B. Gilstrap head of the Oklahoma City veterans bureau says the new economy rules will reduce monthly disability payments by over 200000 dollars. He notes January 1 disbursements totaled 192715.48 to 12225 people with only 542 eligible for total disability and a $20 monthly maximum under the changes.
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