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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1933

Page

9

Ada Daily Briefs Sees Local Leaders Visiting Ada

Mr and Mrs Fields Harrisa of Brownwood Texas left yesterday for Oklahoma City after a visit with Mr and Mrs N B Stall in Ada Alien Jennings of Tupelo is in Ada today on business John J McCoole a prominent citizen of Francis was visiting in Ada today

Fields Harrisa Brownwood Texas Oklahoma City N. B. Stall Ada Alien Jennings Tupelo John J. McCoole Francis E. G. Smith of Allen

Stratford visitors at Ada track meet weekend

Mrs Aubrey Chandler of Stratford visited Ada track meet along with Mrs S L Burns and Mrs Green of Stratford. Miss Jane Wooten and her sister Miss Rose Wooten left for Los Angeles. Mrs C F Billings of Stonewall shopped in Ada. E E Emerson Oklahoma City state high school inspector attends meet and visits friends. Emerson once taught at Hayes School. Mr and Mrs Louis Nesbitt moved from Stratford to Ada. Mr and Mrs Gid Cunningham of Stratford were Ada guests. Mary Frances Crain underwent appendicitis operation.

Aubrey Chandler Stratford Ada Jane Wooten Rose Wooten Los Angeles California E. E. Emerson Oklahoma City Emerson Hayes Mrs Louis Nesbitt Gid Cunningham Mary Frances Paul Crain North Francie

Insurance Leader W K Gilstrap In Hospital Rest

Prominent local insurance man W K Gilstrap is in the hospital for complete rest after a nervous breakdown. He will remain away from his office until recovery is assured.

Prom Sanday's Daily W. K. Gilstrap

F A Word Returns to Ada Area Home After 80 Journ

F A Word, a former Ada citizen, has come back from a long stay in western Oklahoma and Tennessee and plans to live again near Ada. He previously conducted the local gin business for several years.

F. A. Word Ada Oklahoma Tennessee Mr. Word

Dwight Morelock to Attend Coalgate Baccalaureate Services

Dwight L. Morelock, speech and music teacher at Coalgate High School, plans a weekend visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. G L Morelock and son Wendell. He will join them in Coalgate for the high school baccalaureate services.

Dwight L. Morelock Coalgate High School G. L. Morelock East Central District

Allen couple visits Ada relatives and friends

Mr and Mrs C L Jarrett of Allen spent Saturday in Ada visiting relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Walter Lillard and Mrs Lillards sister Mrs elly and Mrs Joe Roper drove to Pauls Valley Friday to attend the Fifth district meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Walter Lillard

Parker of Oklahoma City Guest of Ada Friends

A. W. Parker of Oklahoma City has been the guest of Ada friends Saturday and today.

A. W. Parker Oklahoma City Ada Friends

Ada Visits By Local Residents Highlight Weekend

Mrs Ivy Jones of Francis shop ped in Ada Saturday Miss Corra Wilson of Francia visited friends in Ada Saturday Miss Loren Humphreys of Francis shopped in Ada Saturday Miss Marguerite Greer of Stratford was an Ada shopper Saturday Miss Mattie Lyday of Alva is the guest of Miss Gertrude Mont emery and other friends in Ada is weekend Lyday, a former East Central faculty teacher, now with Northwestern Teachers college at Alva Leon Brown of Stratford has Visited in Ada during the past weekend.

Ivy Jones Francis Ada Corra Wilson Francia Loren Humphreys Marguerite Greer Stratford Mattie Lyday Alva Gertrude Montemery Miss Lyday East Central Northwestern Teachers College Leon Brown

Ada residents engage in Ada literary and track events

J Arthur Herrin, superintendent of schools at Francis, and Mrs Herrin spent Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Ada for the literary and track events. Mrs L B Adams of Allens shopped in Ada yesterday. Mrs J W Thomas of Stratford shopped in Ada Friday. Mrs W E Bishop and her young son arrived in Ada from Miami and will settle here while Mr Bishop, head of the shoe department at Slaners, preceded them. The Bishops formerly lived at Hobart.

J. Arthur Herrin Francis J. W. Thomas Stratford Ada W. E. Bishop Miami Bishop Slaners Hobart

Mrs James Thompson Improves After Pneumonia Illness

Mrs James Thompson, previously ill with pneumonia for weeks, is rapidly improving and now out of danger. Hubert Priest is spending a spring vacation in Juarez Mexico and El Paso Texas.

James Thompson Hubert Priest Juarez Mexico el Paso Texas

Smiths Welcome Daughter Sara Carolyn

Mr and Mrs W O Smith of 326 W Eighteenth announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday April 23 1933. She is named Sara Carolyn. Mr Smith is with Mac Thwaite Oil and Gas company.

W. O. Smith Sara Carolyn

Mr and Mrs Fishbeck Return From Visit in Atoka

Mr and Mrs Clarence Fishbeck returned Sunday to their home in Atoka after visiting Mrs Fishbeck s parents Mr and Mrs J M Duncan at 31 East Main.

Clarence Fishbeck Atoka

Prom Tuesday's Pally) t A. Gay Jr. Ill of pneumonia improves

A. Gay Jr., eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Gay, is reported to have somewhat improved though his condition remains serious after a bout with pneumonia.

T A. Gay Jr C. A. Gay

Ada visitors shop with Helen Robinett and daughter

Mrs Helen Robinett and daughter of Roff were seen shopping and visiting friends in Ada yesterday. The outing included calls on local stores and time with acquaintances in the town.

Helen Robinett Roff Ada Yester Bess Irick

Mrs Bailey Stricken Ill at Daughter’s Home

Mrs Bailey, mother of Mrs John Beard, is reported quite ill at her daughter’s home.

Miss Gene Harwell Undergoes Tonsilectomy At Local College

Miss Gene Harwell daughter of Mr and Mrs M M Harwell underwent a tonsilectomy this morning The patient is a student at East Central Teachers College.

Gene Harwell M. M. Harwell Miss Marwell East Central Teachers College

Ill Rev. Smyth Improves Slightly, Misses Pulpit

Rev Leslie G Smyth, who had been ill for several days, shows slight improvement today and is unable to fill his pulpit at the First Christian Church Sunday morning.

Leslie G. Smyth Smyth First Christian Church

Billie Linscheid Jr Improves After Horse Accident

Billie the young son of President and Mrs. A. Linscheid shows distinct improvement a week after being thrown from a horse. He is now conscious for several minute intervals but remains in the hospital and is not yet well. His parents and friends remain apprehensive about his condition.

Billie A. Linscheid

Ada Daily Notes Visitors And Orchard Mentions

Prom Wednesday's Daily records Ada area social notes with Stratford visitors Mr and Mrs George Gray Ada shoppers and visits Ada Nurs ery buds from Byron Norrell's orchard and C E Cales two miles east of Ada Estelle Moore returning from Miami Beach to Ada after wintering there and visiting sister Mrs Paul Waner prior trips to North Carolina and Memphis Tennessee.

Byron Norrell C. E. Cales Ada Nursery Ada Estelle Moore Miami Beach Fla Paul Waner Oklahoma North Carolina Rowena Orr Waner Memphis Tenn

Mrs G C Hodge Shows Improvement After Illness

Mrs G C Hodge has been seriously ill at her daughter Mrs C L Griffeth’s home and is somewhat improved today.

G. C. Hodge C. L. Griffeth

Norman How ard post meets on junior baseball plans

At the Norman Howard post of the American Legion last night the junior baseball program was discussed. Farnest Lawyer as athletic officer with Wyly Keith chairing the finance committee will arrange balls and bats. Herman Hamilton returns as coach, Wylie Jeter funds transportation, and Wylie Jeter has aided the team for two seasons. The flag program for the Rebekah lodge was reported. Foreman of Stonewall is home from Sulphur hospital. McCune near Stratford is seriously ill in University hospital Oklahoma City.

Norman Howard Post Farnest Wyly Keith Herman Hamilton Wylie Jeter Wylie M. M. Foreman Stonewall Sulphur Hospital McCune Stratford University Hospital Oklahoma City

George A. Henshaw Jr. Dies in Texas Auto Crash Burial Today

Oklahoma City April 24 George A Henshaw Jr 35 wealthy oil operator son of Governor Murrays presidential campaign manager died at his San Angelo Texas home Sunday from a broken back suffered in a car crash Sept 14 1931 His partner Cal Cromwell was killed in the Pennsylvania crash since then Appollo Oil company has gone into receivership He built a polo plant near San Angelo in 1930 and married Miss Caledona Pulliam of San Francisco in 1929 in Reno for the ceremony He waged a long recovery by telephone and refused food or water in the last days His 800 acre Brown county oil tract sold for 2000000 cash earlier in his life Polo was his chief hobby and he sponsored a polo match with the Mexican army team.

Oklahoma City George A. Henshaw, Jr Murray San Angelo Tex Cal Cromwell Pennsylvania Appollo Oil Company Cone

Oil output rises in Oklahoma and Texas completes week

Tulsa reports the Oil and Gas Journal shows US daily crude oil output rose to 2,014,763 barrels last week from 1,891,348. Oklahoma up from 335,620 to 404,915 barrels with Oklahoma City contributing large gains after field shutdowns. East Texas also up to 191,660 barrels. California and Kansas show mixed changes while the Rocky Mountain region declines.

Tulsa Oklahoma Texas United States Oil and Gas Journal Oklahoma City East Texas California Kansas Rocky Mountain Eastern Loui Nee Lathrop Kilgore West Texas North Cen Texas Panhandle Central Gulf Coast Southwest North Louisiana Arkansas Rocky Mountain Area U. S

Truck Tag Fiche Sought In Arkansas Oklahoma Dispute

Fort Smith Ark April 24 Western Arkansas shippers will seek relief from Arkansas Oklahoma truck license friction before Governor Futrell and the Oklahoma tax commission. A three man business committee led by Marshal Yantis Ralph Speer and A Lick arranged a conference with State Revenue Commissioner Fred Watson to pursue a reciprocal tag agreement. The group plans talks in Little Rock then Oklahoma City after a conference with Futrell. Oklahoma trucks have been stopped at the border and Arkansas tags demanded, causing a serious business tie up between the states.

Fort Smith Ark Western Arkansas Arkansas-Oklahoma J. M. Futrell Arkansas Oklahoma Tax Commission Fred Watson Marshal Yantis Ralph Speer Do. A. Lick

Girl Killed by Hit and Run Driver near Dover

Willie Mae Smith a 17 year old Dover resident was found dead along U S Highway 81 two miles north of Dover Sunday night after leaving home. An inquest by Kingfisher justice Clay Oakes found death caused by an unknown driver. She suffered a deep head wound and a broken ankle. doctors said death was nearly instantaneous.

Kingfisher Willie Mae Smith Emma L. Smith Dover Elms Clay O. Oakes

Death of Arthur F Berger in Vaness funeral held

Arthur F Berger 21 died at a local hospital Wednesday night at 11 45. Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 pm at the Baptist church in Vaness with Dr C C Morris officiating. Burial in Midland cemetery. Hudson Keith Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by his widow three children his parents Mr and Mrs Charles L Berger five sisters and five brothers.

Arthur F. Berger the Baptist Church Vaness C. C. Morris Midland Cemetery Hudson-Keith Funeral Home

Infant Neomia Dixon Dies at Home in Criswell Care

Neomia Dixon, one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs C D Dixon, died at their home 921 West Thirteenth on Thursday at 12 30 AM. Funeral services were conducted at the home Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial followed in McGee cemetery with Criswell Funeral Home in charge.

Neomia Dixon C. D. Dixon West Thirteenth McGee Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home

Funeral services for N. T. Heard set Saturday at 3 PM

Funeral services for N. T. Heard will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Presbyterian church with Rev. O. B. Lee officiating. Criswell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

N. T. Heard The Presbyterian Church Rev O.B. Lee Criswell Funeral Home

Obituary of Alvis Newton Harbin 75 in Lula Oklahoma

Alvis Newton Harbin, 75, died at his son Paul Harbin’s Lula home. Funeral services will be at Nazarene Church Lula Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. N H Kuykendall officiating. Burial Lula cemetery. Survived by two daughters Mrs Jessie Davis Denison Texas and Mrs N C Cooper Lula. five sons Bruce Paul Earnest Roe Harbin Lula and Wilbur Harbin Mutua Okla.

Alvis Newton Harbin Paul Harbin Lula Nazarene Church N. H. Kuykendall Hudson-Keith Harbin Jessie Davis Denison Texas N. C. Cooper Bruce, Paul, Earnest and Roe Harbin Wilbur Harbin Mutua Okla

Mrs Mamie Munger Dies at 29 in Rofs

Mrs Mamie Munger 29 died at her home in Rofs Saturday morning. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2:30 pm with burial at Lightning Ridge Cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mamie Munger Rofs Lightning Ridge Criswell Funeral Home

Stratford Woman Dies at 39 and Burial Planned

Miss Elvina Farris of Stratford died Sunday at home at age 39. Funeral services were held Monday at 3 30 p.m. from the residence, with burial in McGee Cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home directed arrangements.

Elvina Farris Stratford McGee Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home

Allen Man Dies At Home. Funeral Tuesday Afternoon

Bert Woods, 40, died at his Allen home Tuesday morning at 1 20 o clock. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 4 30 at the home. Burial will follow in Allen cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home in charge. Woods is survived by his widow Thelma Woods two children his parents five brothers and three sisters.

Bert Woods Allen Criswell Funeral Home Woods Thelma Woods

Bernice Coon Dies at Local Hospital

Bernice Coon 11 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Coon 201 E Second died Tuesday night at 10 30 in a local hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 11 at the Criswell Funeral Home with Rev. B F Parker officiating. Burial at the same cemetery.

Bernice Rene Coon A. O. Coon Criswell Funeral Home B. F. Parker

Bernice Irene Survived by Parents and Brother in Henryetta

Bernice Irene is survived by her parents and a brother, Harry, in Henryetta Oklahoma. The brief obituary notes the family keepsake and local acknowledgment of the loss.

Henryetta Okla Bernice Irene Harry

Death Notice for Mrs. Mary E. Vaughn at 80

Mrs. Mary E. Vaughn, 80, died at her daughter's home in Oklahoma Wednesday morning. Funeral service at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the residence, with final interment at 3 p.m. Thursday in Okmulgee. Survived by daughter Mrs. Phatteson, two nieces Mrs. Robert Bicknell of Wetumka and Mrs. W. D. Brown of Miami, and a nephew James A. Kuhn of Dalton.

Mary E. Vaughn W. H. Patteson W. Main Okmulgee Criswell’s Vaughn Phatteson Robert Bicknell Wetumka W. D. Brown Miami Fila James A. Kuhn Dalton, Mo

Mystery of Boy's Hanging Unsolves Case

Apr 24. Sequoyah county officials pause the Buck Brannam case as evidence is reviewed. county attorney Fred Green leans toward suicide but will renew inquiry if foul play emerges. Raymond Dixon boy found in Lee Creek 20 miles away, likely drowned after removing clothes to ford the stream. no inquest planned.

Treen Bill Byrd Raymond Dixon Lee Creek Dixon Charles Hutchens Green

Four former Wewoka bank officials sentenced in bank failure case

The Farmers' National Bank of Wewoka, now in liquidation, saw W. C. Bunyard and L. W. Cozart receive seven years in a federal penitentiary and $600 fines each. H. T. Thompson got eight months in jail and $250. Hugh Barham five years and $600. Aldridge charges were dismissed or deferred.

Muskogee Farmers’ National Bank Wewoka United States District R. L. Williams W. C. Bunyard L. W. Cozart H. T. Thompson Hugh Barham United States Rampendahl Williams J. Bart Aldridge E. G. Aldridge

Summers Chapel club hosts campfire roast program

Summers Chapel club members and families enjoyed a Friday night wiener and marshmallow roast followed by a program led by the ladies. Greetings by Mrs. E. H. Hudson, songs by the club, duets and readings were featured. Attendees included numerous couples and children, headed by the Hudson, Story, Waggoner, Cunningham, Pannell, Haskins and Boyd families plus several others.

E. H. Hudson Boyd Cunningham Harold Waggoner R. L. Story Betty Pannell F. B. Haskins FE. H .Hudson H. Waggoner B. Thomas J. C. Lester F. L. Cunningham Everett Pannell H. L. Boyd Earl Collins Luther Reynolds Lois Chalcraft Mildred Bennett Duncan Melba Northam Joy Soward

Rainfall General Over Oklahoma Sunday Ends Drought

Rain averaged about half an inch across Oklahoma Sunday, ending drought and sandstorms that plagued the north wheat growing area. Much wheat acreage has been abandoned, but the remaining crops and others were greatly benefited.

Associated Press Oklahoma

Texas Legislator Hurt in Fight in Austin Hotel

State Rep. Gordon Burns of Huntsville was hospitalized after a hotel fight late Monday night. The dispute stemmed from Burns speech opposing a bill to replace the railroad commission as the state administrator of oil and gas affairs.

Austin Texas Gordon Burns Huntsville Burns Railroad Commission Oil and Gas Affairs

Oklahoma City Markets Report Curry Beef and Hogs Steady

Markets from Oklahoma City on April 26 show cattle at 5.25 for experimental beeves and 3.50 to 4.50 for bulk beef, fat cows steady to strong, calves steady, hogs 4,000 head steady with packer top 3.60 and outsiders to 3.75, sheep 400 with 25 to 30 higher and best native sprinters to 5.85 in car lots.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma A M. College

Market Report Kansas City Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Kansas City market summary shows hogs 500 to 1,000 head direct mostly steady with top around 3.75 for 180 to 250 pounds. Cattle about 4,000 head, vealers and steers varied with prices from 4.15 to 6.65 for good to choice, cows 2.75 to 3.15. Sheep 12,000 head with spring lambs 6.60 high, ewes 1.50 to 2.50, lambs strong in spots across the sale.

Kansas City U. S. Dept. Agr Arizona

Potatoes steady in Chicago market amid dull shipments

In Chicago on April 26, U S Potatoes 91 on track 284 with total U S shipments 726 old stock dull and trading slow. Wisconsin round whites 7 75 Idaho russets 1 40 45 new stock weak unsettled. Texas Bliss U S No 1 2 00 30 mostly 2 15 25 occasional higher. U S No 1 11 2 inch minimum 1 50 65.

Chicago U. S Wisconsin Idaho Texas Bliss

Poultry Prices Steady in Chicago Market Report

In Chicago on April 26 the live poultry market shows 1 car and 19 trucks with hens firmer and others steady. Hens 12 to 14, leghorn hens 11. roosters 8 to 8 1 2. turkeys 11 to 15. spring ducks 12 to 14. old ducks 10 to 13. geese 9. leghorn broilers 18. colored broilers 22. rock broilers 23.

Chicago P Poultry

Chicago dairy market prices and egg loads noted

Chicago reports butter totals of 7,649 unsettled with creamery specials at 22 1 4 to 3 4 and extras at 21 3 4. Firsts 21 1 2, standards 22. Eggs 30,673 unsettled with extra firsts 14, fresh graded firsts 15 1 2, current receipts 12 1 2, storage packed firsts 15.

Chicago

Wheat Rally Sustains Gains Amid Britain-US Accord Signals

Chicago markets show wheat advancing on renewed speculative buying tied to reports of U S Britain economic recovery talks. Rain needed in spring wheat belt supports prices while corn falls 1 8 to 3 8, oats steady to 3 8 higher, and provisions swing with small moves.

Chicago United States Great Britain

Grain and grain products price list fragment

Spot Grain Wheat No 2 hard 70 70 1 4 No 1 northern spring 70 1 2 Corn No 3 mixed 36 1 2 to 3 4 No 2 yellow 37 38 No 2 yellow old 38 38 1 4 No 2 white 38 No 2 white old 38 1 2 Oats No 2 white 25 1 2 to 26 No 3 white 24 1 2 to 25

Chicago

Cotton futures close steady after opening decline

New York on April 26 reports rallies from an opening cotton downturn were checked by realizing and southern selling. July contracts rose from 7.50 to 7.74 before selling off to 7.61. By 2 PM active months were fractionally lower, and futures closed steady with 1 to 4 points gains and losses.

New York

Pi Spot cotton closes steady with gains in New Orleans

New Orleans April 26 Pi Spot cotton closes steady three points higher. Sales total 1,903 with low mid-dling 6.94, middling 7.44 and good middling 7.84. Receipts reach 2,429.

New Orleans

Cotton futures close steady in New Orleans

Cotton futures closed steady with net gains of one to three points in New Orleans on April 26, as reported by AP.

New Orleans

Ada Junior High Graduates Reach Milestone Names Unsigned

A long list of Ada Junior High graduates appears, featuring students such as Atkinson Thorne Anderson Bernon G Ayres Jack Ashby Rosalie Barker Jimmie Batson Loraine Bledsoe Zoe Yvonne Bynum Myrtle Othello James Cleo Irene Bloomingkemper Birtie Lee Bullock Florence Byrd Rosetta Berry Alva Revels and many others. The unnamed publication confirms the completion of their studies and notes the extensive roll call of graduates across classes.

Pauline Lenora Cantrell Allene Clark Pauline Carpenter Maurice Cantrell Royal Campbell Hope Carriger Ruth Marie Clelland Melvin Caudle Jerome Chaddick Dorothy Louise Clapp Paul ¢. Deering Anna Caral Delaney Phyllis Ward Davis Ruth Duncan Vera Marie Duke John Davidson Lewis Walter Jr. Drummond Louis Dickerson Evelene Dorsey Ona Edgar Bill Ellis Rosalie Felton Gerald Fuller Mary Kate Finley Charlotte Janice Frantz Mary Lou Fuller Lorene Freeman Vivian Folsom Jeremiah Fuller Eugene Greer Thelma Thertie Garrison Bobby Hadwill Ruth Elaine Gibbons J. E. Gilbert Vernon Gibson Almerain Gay Catherine Gillock Jennie Lee Guinn Katherine Hunter Freda Glenhorn Darrel Heard Emma Joyvee Harman Dell Haraway Margaret Estelle Hayes Maxine Hughes Dorothy Hatfield Leonard Hennigan RB. E. Hughes Olen Hargis Sam Henry Alva Holland Gillen Harriss Zula Maurine Henson Dorothy Hunt Mary Ellen Irwin Iona Mae Johnston Mittie Marguerite Jeter Ara June Joplin Marie Jeter Harold Johnson Herbert Elton Jr. Jenkins Mary Lou Jones Owell Kerr Ona Keatly Fred Kinnett Hazell Ideil Kilpatrick W. H. Kilpatrick RB A. Laughlin Houston Lindsey Billie Erin Lindsey Margaret Lillard Ouida Lorene Lucas Murray Thelma Lawson Guy Leneh Dorothy May Lewis Bud Manning J. D. McMillan Margaret Mae Moore Edith Marie Margerum Bonnie Marie Melton J. Mack Ia A Murphy J. T. Murphy Charles Lawrence McFarlin S. E. Masseniale W. M. MetCraw Billy McKaskle Jack Matherlyn Evelyn Ruth Mclure Bernice Morrow Wilma Murphy Mildred Gladys Manville Mahlon F. Jr Mathew Murrell Jr. Meek Roy de Noyette McClure Aston MekKaskle Henry Northcut Eatlene Northcut Hazel Lorene Norman Earl Jr. Naylor Billy Osborne Billy Oliver Lee Petty Paul Poe Jack Prior Richard Pulliam Alta Florene Peay Lawrence W. Jr. Pitts John Harris Pryor Woodrow Rancier George Bunyans Pauline Nahomatoper Fdna Azalea Rich Martha Maurece Rutledge Shirley Roberts Oris Roberts Oral Joes Eugene Irvan Paul Tichman Joe Bill Russell Jor Reeves Ruby Viola Scnarborough Luda Valera Sledge Jaire Snipes Robbye Lourie Sneed Charlotte Elaine Stevens Rene Stephens Ida Belle Sage Lois Mary Teters Lorene Frances Trimble Dorney Tallent Cecil Underwood Myrtle Wray Walker Kenneth Wormington Joyce Walker Helen Louise Williams Virginia el Louise White Ray Willis William Clovis Wyckoff Pauline Francis Willoughby Marguerite Wilson Charlie Williams Charles Wilson Paul Wilson Loyd Wilson Kenneth Woods James Frank

Mooney Trial Delayed to May 22 in San Francisco

The Tom Mooney trial was postponed to May 22 by Superior Judge Louis H. Ward to protect fairness after outside demonstrations disrupted the courtroom. The postponement concerns the old murder charge facing him in San Francisco.

San Francisco Tom Mooney Louis H. Ward

Mooney Trial Opens as State Says It Will Offer No Evidence

In San Francisco April 26 the state announced it would submit no evidence in Tom Mooney’s second murder indictment connected to the 1916 preparedness day parade bombing. Judge Ward questioned, while defense attorney Walsh outlined plans to prove the defendant’s guiltlessness and refute charges. Clarence Nelson opposed the trial outside, and crowds and mounted police observed.

Hall of Justice San Francisco Tom Mooney William W. Murphy Louis H. Ward Frank F. Walsh Mooney Clarence Nelson Arthur Nelson Walsh

Editor cartoond Hitler placed in protective custody

Dispatch from Germany reports an editor who drew Hitler unfavorably has been taken into protective custody by the Nazi regime. The remark implies he may face retaliation or a sanctioned beating, reflecting rising repression of dissent.

Dispatch Germany Hitler

Potatoes Outlook Promising Amid Regional Acreage Shifts

Eastern Oklahoma potato crops show excellent condition despite 30 to 40 percent reduced acreage. Marketing to begin around June 15 to 20 with better price outlook due to smaller eastern shore harvests. Fort Gibson and Bragca-Webbers Falls areas report sizable cuts while Fort Smith Idabel and Wyrbark areas vary. Sugarland Texas shipments indicate normal crop and southward digger activity.

Muskogee Oklahoma Carolinas Virginia Fort Gibson Bragca-Webbers Falls Choska Wrybark Fort Smith Idabel Oklahoma Potato Growers Association Texas

Berrie Murder Case Appeals to Higher Court

The Rev S A Berrie of Muskogee serving life for the poison murder of his first wife appeals to the criminal court of appeals. He claims trial judge W P Crump threatened jail and made prejudicial remarks about defense witnesses. Ten misconduct charges fail against County Attorney Phil K Oldham and six against the jury.

Oklahoma City S. A. Berrie Muskogee Criminal Court of Appeals W. P. Crump Phil K. Oldham Berrie Ida Bess Bright Cumberland Presbyterian Tabernacle

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