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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1929
Page
6
Jerry faces a hospital crisis as Dan’s mother Mrs. Harvey confronts the fear with quiet strength. The two women unite by the bed as Dan's life hangs in the balance, praying for a miracle while Jerry clings to a simple wedding ring and a fragile hope for love amid tragedy.
East Central Tigers open the Oklahoma Collegiate conference season at Durant Tuesday against Southeastern, with ten games listed through May 17 when Tulsa University’s Hurricanes finish the Ada diamond slate. The roster centers on coach Polly Wallace’s stars, led by Ross McNeil on the mound and a deep, promising infield and outfield, as Ada regains college baseball amid renewed local fandom.
Ada baseball celebrities depart for professional parks as Paul Waner boards the Frisco train to Dallas to join the Pittsburgh Pirates on their exhibition tour. Manager Donie Bush seeks action for a depleted Pirates outfield amid holdout disputes with Barney Dreyfuss.
Ada high school debaters extended a eight-win streak by defeating Wetumka at Ada and Okemah at Okemah with unanimous judge decisions. The squad of Mack Braly Woodrow Erwin and Philip Wimbish again held the affirmative in both return meets.
Lloyd Waner of the Pittsburgh Pirates announced his engagement to Frances Mae Snyder of Pittsburgh. The wedding is planned for this fall or next spring. Friends in Houston and Green's drug store recall his winter talk of marry, with Paul Waner confirming the plans.
S C Boswell of Durant, 45, named state highway commissioner by Governor Holloway. A longtime highway builder and Durant’s most useful citizen, he rarely sought office, serving as alderman several times at the urging of prominent nonpartisan leaders in highway construction.
Jacksonville, Fla. April 5 Sheriff W B Cahoon declares unrelenting war on the bootlegger ring described as the worst ruin and murder ring in Florida He seeks the slayer of Joe Haywood a former deputy sheriff killed at a grade crossing A shotgun tied to the crime was recovered Bill Oglesby held for questioning Dan Hysler reputed bootleg king of Duval County expected to surrender. sheriff labels him the brains behind the killings and warns local politicians and bootleggers of a coming cleanup.
Ada Boy Scouts schedule a one day trip Friday April 19 with 75 of 205 scouts expected to qualify for the outing. They will leave Ada around 7 am, pass Sulphur, reach Turner Falls for sightseeing and swimming, and complete various Scout requirements depending on rank while paying 50 cents and bringing lunch.
April 8. Johnny Walker, 30, was shot dead near a Maud dance hall. Roy Booth, dance hall proprietor, is jailed in Tecumseh on murder charges after Booth went to aid a man who said he had been robbed by Walker. County officers reported the early morning shooting and ongoing investigation.
Washington April 8 The U S Supreme Court upheld Harry P Sinclair’s contempt conviction for refusing to answer questions during the Teapot Dome oil inquiry. He must serve three months in jail and pay a $500 fine. Justice Butler said the questions were pertinent and within the committee’s inquiry and that the two houses may conduct investigations but not probe private affairs.
A stranger in Ada steps out in a hay fedora as warm weather signals spring. Pedestrians pause to note the straw hat, marking the first straw lid sighting of the year. Merchants welcome the season while the town eyes the coming warm days.
Ada merchants are not yet displaying the latest creations of haylds, with items still awaiting exhibit and potential showcases delayed by local arrangements. Authorities note plans to debut the new works in the coming weeks as vendors prepare displays.
MIAMI Okla April 4 HP A 19 year old inmate Frank Hampton escaped Ottawa County jail by a human fly stunt reaching the third floor and sliding down a jail well After forcing a window lock Hampton fled while Sheriff Dee Watters force conducted an all night search He had pleaded guilty to calf theft and faced two year term and local trusties did not attempt escape noting limited acrobatics by the would be climber.
CHICAGO April 5 Wa than F LeopoldsyY last of three fathers bowed to the Bobby Franks mystery is dead at 69 A H Loeb father of Richard Loeb died 1924 Jacob Franks father of the slain boy died 1928 All three were Chicago leaders who withdrew after the case Nathan F Leopold Jr died last night after a long illness born Eagle River Michigan came to Chicago as a boy of seven Leopold was engaged in business until his son’s trial
The article notes that the lake transportation businessman’s first wife died in 1921. He faced hardship with three sons named Fore man, Samuel, and Nathan Jr. Leopold. His second wife, Mrs. Daisy K. Hahn of Los Angeles, and he had spent the winter in California with Mrs. Leopold, returning last month.
Washington April 8 CP E B Meritt, assistant commissioner of Indian affairs since 191%, was relieved of duties today and transferred to the budget department of Indian affairs. Secretary Wilbur cited a plan to reorganize the Indian bureau with all administrative officers retiring or being transferred. Meritt’s transfer is intended to aid the reorganization effort and utilize his grasp of Indian problems.
A southbound Santa Fe passenger coach was wrecked about 15 miles north of Temple Texas by a mysterious explosion early today. Fifteen passengers escaped serious injury though all windows and one end were blown out. Police questioned travelers and suspected a bomb but offered no motive. Smoke filled the car and fear spread among riders. other cars were undamaged.
Oklahoma City April 4 Governor W J Holloway says he has refused to extend the leave of absence of Eugene T White Sulphur banker convicted in 1927 of receiving deposits in an insolvent bank White will probably be returned to the penitentiary to complete his term
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