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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1923

Page

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Oklahoma Cream Law Enforced As Grade Rules Tighten

Uncle Nat Hisaw plants five acres of cotton and eyes the first bale while Oklahoma moves to strictly enforce its 1929 cream grading law. Whitehurst urges creameries to grade all purchases, detailing first second and third class cream standards, pricing, and penalties for unlawful sale, with notes on butter quality and regional market signals from Chicago.

Uncle Nat Hisaw Uncle Nat Whitehurst State Board of Agriculture Oklahoma Oklahowa State Board of Agriculture

Simmer Session at East Central to Clam Hordes

East Central College prepares the largest summer session in its history with 278 daily classes and 36 additional instructors. The program will offer every subject in multiple sections and provide space for over two thousand students across Ada and the villages. Recreational features include a faculty reception, a high grade musical concert by Miss Jessie Isabel Christian, an address by Senator Pat Harrison, a seven day chautauqua, and many nationwide educational talks.

East Central East Central College Aes Board of Education Ada Coleve Jeesie Isabel Christian Pat Harrigson Mississippi United States Senate Suman

Mayor Fisher Receives Airplane Views of Ada City

Mayor Fisher received aerial views of Ada showing city streets and surrounding roads. The photos, obtained by Gapl Joyce of San Antonio and others, were taken weeks ago and include a wide panorama of the town, with a plan to offer them to the Chamber of Commerce and consider forming an aviation business chapter to boost Ada on the air routes map.

Fisher Aranda Gapl Joyce San Antonio Tadeut McMullin Fay Ag Qavare Isher Chamber of Commerce Iisher

Farmers Notice for County Meeting of F B G A

Farmers notice announces the regular county meeting of the F B and G A of A in the Chamber of Commerce building on Main Street. Meeting set for Saturday April 28 at 11:00 am with two week continuation. all members urged to attend as important business will come before the Union. Ada Oklahoma. Rios 61. Lot & News Want Ad.

County Poultry Association Chamber of Commerce Club Boys and Girls of Homer Chamber of Commerat Wast Main Street J. B

Texas Officials Charged in Conspiracy Indictments

Corpus Christi Texas April 25 Indictments against the mayor city commissioners city secretary county judge three county commissioners and a former county commissioner of Nueces county were made public after a special grand jury session. The county officials were arrested and bond set at 10000. Warrants for city officials expected to be served. Conspiracy alleged to pay Fred Emert 54000 commission for road bond issue. Emert also faces indictment for accepting the money.

Corpus Christi Tex Nuecea County Turday Fred Emert Pil Emert

Ada Congeras In Business Drift

Business conditions improve across the country, with Ada’s Ada Portland Cement and American Class Company reporting record weekly output. Manager Matthews notes week ending April 20 at 44,142 barrels and full capacity potential as building activity and orders rise, while Gowings cites growing glass demand and ongoing expansion.

Businss Oklahoma Portland Ce’ment Company American Class Company Ada Matthews C. V. Gowings Prient Rowpty

Short declares bonus election illegal in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City April 190- Attorney General George Short said a special election on a proposed bond issue to finance a World War veterans bonus would violate the state constitution. He cited Section 25 Art. 10 prohibiting revenue measures from being voted in a special election except for settled debt. World War veterans president Jon Campbell planned to seek a state supreme court ruling that the bonus amendment passed in the last general election is illegal.

Oklahoma City George Short Bald Walton Jon Campbell The World War Veterans State Supreme Court Tost

Gulager Seeks Report On Dennis Bank Bond

Oklahoma City April 25 John Gulager Tahlequah house committee member announced before session that he would ask investigators to learn why no effort has been made to collect the $25 000 bond of Fred Dennis the missing former bank commissioner. No morning session was held. No indication as to whether the policy of alliance would be maintained.

Oklahoma City John Gulager Tahlequah House Fred Dennis

Water supply boosted by new spring connection

Ada officials report a temporary water improvement as Walter S. Smith, public works commissioner, links springs to the city line and adds a 14 inch conduit from the reservoir. The pump increases flow and reduces weak pressure, with a by pass planned to further raise output. a bridge project near Byng is awaited.

Ada Walters. Smith Public Works and Property Smith Byng

Harding Stands On Court Plans In Senate Debates

Washington April 20 President Harding faced lawmakers and supporters as he prepared to argue his stance on American membership in an international court. The White House planned to reveal objections and reasons behind the administration’s position after a New York address amid ongoing Republican discussions. The presidential train arrived in Washington shortly before 7 p m after a trip from New York.

Washington Harding New York Senate White House

Former governor Hilbo released after 10 days in jail

Oxford Mississippi April 25 former governor Hilbo of Missanippi was released from La Yayotta county jail after a 10 day sentence for contempt of court. Bil jbo plans to leave for Memphis and return to Oxford Friday to open his campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor.

Oxford Mias Hilbo Missanippi la Yayotta Biljbo Memphis Camemien Urea Ee

Williams Again Faces Court in Sulphur Case

Lawrence Williams, held by Heera County authorities, faces three charges in Sulphur for obtaining money under false pretenses. He was arrested yesterday four miles from town and jailed awaiting Sulphur officers. Previously, Williams was on bond for a local theft and arson case at a tailoring shop.

Lawrence Willame Heera Williams Willams Thatiime

Ada Electric System Centers the State’s Power Grid

Ada’s electric project expands from the Byng plant as a central hub with high voltage lines extending north east and south and soon west. The Ada to Roff and Sulphur line is ready to energize, with westward extensions delayed by material shortages. Plans include linking Sulphur Wynnewood and Stratford to form a complete circuit, under O W Mattison, manager. The venture is part of a $200 million parent company’s expansion after North American Light Power bought Minors Traction, likely making Ada a regional hub for a growing utilities network.

Ads Byng Ada Roff Francis Alladin Stratford Pauls Valley Wynnewood Genter Sulphur

Texas Town Wrecked by Terrific Storm

Tlenrietta Tex April 25 Nearly every building in a 3000 population town was wrecked by a sudden storm causing extensive damage estimated at five hundred thousand dollars. Intense rain and hail shattered windows flooding streets two feet deep in basements drove residents to Wichita Falls for shelter as lights failed and lanterns guided search efforts until daybreak. Blarkburnett Tex April 25 Affected homes and oil rigs on Humble lease 36 miles northwest of Henrietta damaged by a heavy storm forcing residents to seek refuge in cellars as hail and rain battered the area.

Tlenrietta Tex Texas Wichita Falls Blarkburnett Henrietta Hall Ruth

Sugar prices surge on New York market

Cuban raw sugar sold at a new high for May delivery with 16,000 bags offered at 6 12 cents per pound delivered including cost and freight. Raw futures hit new highs and local refiner prices for fine grades rose by 10 points to 9 70.

New York

Ada to Welcomes Glass Factory Move by June First

The Morgantown telegram reports majority stockholders voting Ada, Oklahoma as the glass plant site. The plant, formerly Athens Glass Company, will invest about half a million dollars and add 125 to 160 jobs, with up to 1600 population impact, including 50 new residences. Local Chamber of Commerce secretary Ralph Waner praises the negotiations and notes construction may begin prior to June 1 with further site choices and a possible nearby compress project.

Ralph Waner Chamber of Commerce Ada Okla Stone Thin Stone Athens Glass Company Ada Pickle Waner Oklahome Mr. Waner Gowing Morgan Town

Oklahoma College for Women cuts high school years

CHICKASHA Okla April 33 The Oklahoma College for Women will discontinue the first two years of the high school course. President G W Austin says four teachers lose salaries and funds will be redirected. Gov Watton reduced the school’s appropriation by 950000, effective next term in September per President Aveta.

Chickasha Okla Oklahoma College For Women

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