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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1934
Page
4
The column critiques high moral standards for teachers and notes Dr. John Carr Duff’s view on public expectations. It honors Col. R. A. Sneed as a veteran leader, recalls postwar Southern recovery, and discusses congressional rules, student strikes, cotton policy, and election costs.
The piece contrasts Jesus calling a rich young man to sell all and follow him with broader reflections on wealth, sacrifice, and the challenge of living for others. It also surveys oil production in Pontotoc County, political issues, international affairs, and agricultural forecasts, linking faith with economic and social themes of the era.
Truman Harrison longtime Pontotoc County attorney seeks promotion to County Judge. He cites 308 felony convictions or pleas over 3.5 years, 1729 years imprisonment, six not guilty verdicts, and one hung jury as a record of enforcement and economy for the county. He pledges fair impartial enforcement of laws and support for labor, widows, and orphans, asking the electorate for backing.
Denver Police Chief Albert T. Clark directs two top detectives to capture a prisoner accused of killing 52 dogs since last fall. The chief’s own dog was among victims and a $100 reward is offered for the arrest.
A jumbled OCR style list shows candidates for county offices including Judge John Boyce McKeel and Commissioner districts 1 and 2. Bill Pegg Robert A Caldwell W Hardy Mundy L Henry Hunt Martin Johnson appear with other names and positions such as sheriff state senator and representative.
Mrs. Mary Gossett 80, formerly of Ada with Minnie Clark Parker, died this afternoon at 2 at the Confederate Home in Ardmore. The body will be brought to Ada for burial. Funeral services set for Friday at a time and place to be announced.
J O Bryson 83 died Thursday at 9 am at his son A F Bryson’s home in Stratford Oklahoma Funeral services were held Friday at the Baptist church in Asher with Rev Elsey officiating Burial followed in Wanette Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home in charge He is survived by a daughter Miss Pearl Bryson and four sons A F Bryson W B Bryson W J Bryson and A C Bryson
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Gossett 80 who died at Ardmore Thursday afternoon were held Friday at 3 o clock at Criswell Funeral Home with Rev. J C Curry officiating. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery. Survived by John Chisler of Ada and Mrs C H Mc Keller and Mrs L S Taylor of Oklahoma City.
Norris Gann 25 died at his Stratford area home Friday morning at 9. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 in the Pentecostal church at Stratford with burial in Mc Gee cemetery. Criswell's graveside in charge. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Gann two sisters Mrs. Frank Fletcher and Imogene Gann and several brothers J. D. Alvin Melvin Carl and Freeman Gann.
Mrs. Nancy Flowers aged 78 died at home 416 West Fourth Street Sunday at 2 AM Funeral services were at Oak Avenue Baptist Church at 3 PM Rev Arbuckle officiating Burial followed at Rosedale Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home in charge Survived by husband J W Flowers daughter Berthe Baevine and sons Jim and Arnold Canady
Mrs. Martha L. Gann 68 died at the home east of Ada Monday morning. Funeral at the home Tuesday 2 pm. Oakman cemetery burial. survivors include three daughters and two sons. Fay Jean Qualls infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Qualls died at Allen home Wednesday 9:30 am. funeral Wednesday 3:30 pm. Keith Funeral Chapel in charge. parents and grandparents survive.
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