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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1939

Page

3

Ada woman pays for damage after do the right thing case

A middle aged Ada businesswoman faced Mayor Crawford after a two car collision at Ashe Avenue and Sixth Street. She admitted driving 30 mph and refused to pay until the man demanded restitution. the case was dismissed with the woman declaring the need to have the last word.

Ashe Avenue Sixth Street Bill Crawford Crawford Mevers al Duck Quinton Blake

Knife attack injures two at Monday night contest

A 23 year old Seminole man Willie Doll was hospitalized with a serious knife wound to the neck and a wound to the left arm after a knife incident at a local restaurant during a Monday night dispute over Emma Lee Henson. A. L. Johnson is held in the county jail pending charges. The altercation left Doll and Henson injured as witnesses described.

Willie Doll A. L. Johnson Doll Emma Lee Henson Johnson

Production Grows In Daily Average Crude Oil Output

Oil and Gas Journal reports a weekly rise in U S crude production by 30 699 barrels daily to 3 522 956. Gains occur in Mid-Continent and eastern fields with Oklahoma up 15 125 to 451 600, Texas up 14 092 to 1 434 137, and Louisiana up 3 935 to 176 790. California falls 18 000 to 611 250. Kansas up 1 075 to 171 025.

Tulsa Okla United States The Oil and Gas Journal Oklahoma East Texas Texas Louisiana California Kansas Mlinois Michigan Rocky Mountain West

Parallel Parking Trial Planned in City Districts

Police Chief Raymond Rains announced an experiment in parallel parking to begin this week. Workmen will mark parking lanes Tuesday night in sections of the business district, with Rennie from Twelfth to Tenth streets and Townsend areas roarked off to test feasibility.

Raymond Rains Rains Rennie Twelfth Tenth Townsend

Ancient Farms of China Her Pride Over Centuries

On the Chengtu plain in Sichuan province farmers sustain an irrigation system from the Chin dynasty era. 130 inner river dams and 150 outer river dams regulate silt and water flow to the Yangtze, with cooperative labor and constant soil renewal. Experiments include lemon trees 8 years old and grapefruit trees moved from nurseries, plus new wheat seed, fertilizer tests, and cotton varieties to boost production toward China as a chief granary.

Chungking Chengtu China Sikong Neichiang Waichiang Min Yangtze Szechwan United Press California Anw Men Under Arms

Audit Of Homer School Fund Requested

A petition seeking an audit of funds in the Homer school district three miles east of Ada has been sent to the state examiner and inspector in Oklahoma City. The request, signed by a majority of district patrons, was dispatched three weeks ago and learned on Tuesday morning.

Homer Ada Oklahoma City

More Farmers for AAA Predicted in Oklahoma

In Stillwater on April 25 C D Walker 22 bus farmer and state AAA chairman predicted about 175000 Oklahoma farmers would join the 1932 AAA program. He noted last year around 165000 signed crop control contracts as there are 213000 farms in the state.

AAA Stillwater Oklahoma C.D. Walker

Cotton Market Rallies on Export Subsidy Talk

New York April 24 The cotton market rose on hopes of an export subsidy of about two cents per pound for raw cotton and manufactured goods. Rumors from Washington and southern senators boosted futures on the New York Cotton Exchange, with October delivery showing the strongest buying as expectations grew that the subsidy would ease the huge surplus. Foreign buyers in Europe, India, and Japan added demand while traders warned the plan may face opposition from manufacturers and handlers who oppose the subsidy.

New York Washington Roosevelt New York Cotton Exchange Liverpool Europe India Japan

Delegates Named For Round-Up

A group of 18 Pontotoc county 4-H club boys and girls was named as delegates to attend the state round-up at Oklahoma A and M College May 30 to June 3. FE W Cinnamon, assistant county agent, says the group will meet Saturday at 10 in his office and start work as contestants are named. Delegates include Leonard Brandon Lovelady Delbert Gerloff Love Leonard Wade Cedar Grove Roy Hant Vaness Leonard Toliver Vaness J O Flowers Owl Creek Omega McDonald Fitzhugh high Louis Hokett Owl Creek Lor etta Hamilton Lula Iantha Rainbolt Cedar Grove Cleo Woodward Franks Imogene Brantley Lucille Scott Owl Creek Helen Bryant Cedar Grove Geneva Dearman Fitzhugh Mona Lou Shelby Fitzhugh Ugh.

Pontotoc County Oklahoma A M. College FE. W. Cinnamon Cinnamon Leonard Brandon Lovelady Delbert Gerloff Love Lady Leonard Wade Cedar Grove Roy Hant Vaness Leonard Toliver J. 0. Flowers Owl Creek Paul Keatly Fitzhugh Grade Omega McDonald Fitzhugh High Louis and Jewell Hokett Loretta Hamilton Lula Iantha Rainbolt Cleo Woodward Franks Imogene Brantley Lucille Scott Owl

Strikers Back Qui Says Phillips Refused Help

GRUAHOMA CIT Apt A UP Gov Phillips says strikers backed Qui while Mid-Continent Petroleum Corp backed out of a proposal to end the walkout. He refused to aid quashing indictments against 240 Tulsa workmen. He said he would start his own investigation.

Gruahoma Cit Apt Phillips P Mid-Continent Petroleum Corp Mom‘ise Tulsa Ana.lm

Back To Recovery Drive Gains GOP and Hopkins Backing

Republicans join Secretary Hopkins in urging private capital to resume flow into productive enterprise as a path to recovery. Representative Martin proposes a 12 point program to boost business, curb spending, and overhaul taxes and regulation amid debate on approaches to stimulate the economy.

Washington U?i Congress Hopkins Martin D-Mass United States World’s Fair Commission Republican National Committee United States

Joplin Plans For Big Celebration

Joplin Missouri schedules a two day tiesta celebration with three parades marking the discovery of vast lead deposits by sixteenth century Spanish adventurers. About 700 officers and men of the 203rd coast artillery Missouri National Guard, plus the artillery band and local participants, will participate in the event. The highlight is a mammoth float parade through Main Street decorated with streamers and overhead lights as residents dress in Spanish type costumes.

Joplin 203Rd Coast Artery Missouri National Guard Artillery Voplin Wes Main Street Stream Verhead Mearss

Runaway Youths in Texas Tied to Oklahoma Shooting

In Corpus Christi two boys aged 17 and 19 were detained over the weekend in connection with the shooting death of Mrs. E. E. Cantwell of Britton, Oklahoma. They claimed the shot was accidental. one said he was on the porch with a gun used at a high school event and intended to fire into the air but misfired. The other boy claimed no involvement and accompanied him.

Corpus Christi E.E. Cantwell Britton Oklahoma

Special Powers Needed to Tackle Financial Changes

Brussels reports that the Detona task force visited the States to address severe rains and fire conditions, aiming to manage the monetary system changes. The effort includes dealing with financial strain and associated emergencies as authorities implement measures.

Brussels Mieastitee Anyl

District Court Arraignment Docket Detailed

An arraignment docket of 66 criminal cases will be heard May 5 by District Judge Tal Crawford. The docket includes cases against A A Caldwell and J Hall former county commissioners, and a murder case against George Morrison. Seven men face unlawful whiskey possession second offense, with 19 drunken driving cases. County Attorney Carlos Wadlington filed these under a rare statute to elevate whiskey possession to felonies after prior county court convictions. Defendants include Chester Hice Thurman Hice Herion Skinny Herion Steve Mitchell Earl Boone and Bill Cummings.

Tal Crawford A A. Caldwell J. &. Hall Caldwell Pontotocounty George Morrison Carlos Wadlington Chester Hice Thurman Hice Herion Skinny Herion Steve Mitchell Earl Boone Bill Cummings

County 4H To Name Healthiest Pontotoc County

Pontotoc county will name its healthiest 4-H member for the state health contest as part of the Stillwater 4-H club round-up set for May 30 to June 3. Each county club selects one boy and one girl for health examinations to determine the county champion. Examinations begin Friday at 9:30 am conducted by Dr. Glenn W. McDonald and Dr. Ed Granger with plans for state contests discussed at a Saturday meeting in the county agent’s office.

Pontotoc County Stillwater Glenn W. McDonald Ed Granger Iie E. W. Cinnamon

Republicans Weigh Likely Presidency Candidates in Washington

In Washington on April 25, Republicans weigh potential nominees for the presidential race. District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey and Senator Taft of Ohio headline recent talks as governors and senators from strategic states are invited to speak.Party dinners and tours help members judge strength for the nominating convention, with many seeing 1948 as a period to assess a broad field.

Washington Thomas E. Dewey New York Sen. Tait Ohio Congress

Rep Sweeney For Bill Not Flowers

Tulsa report on Rep Sweeney after a heart attack pursues House Bill 18 to fix utility rates. He wires Flowers fade yet memorials endure and urges third reading while his condition remains unchanged. He states he may not rise again but insists the bill and cause endure.

Tulsa Okla F. Sweeney Telegraph Harold Freeman Oklahoma Sweeney

Wealthy Wichita Geologist Hunter Estate Probate Declared

Dresden B Hunter a Wichita resident at death, estate valued 150000 to 200000, to be probated in Kansas. Probate Judge Clyde M Hudson overruled Oklahoma City administrator S B Hudsons motion to dismiss Kansas probate. Hunter died April 12 1998. came to Wichita in 1937 from Oklahoma then moved to California.

Wichita Kas Clyde M. Hudson Dresden B. Hunter Kansas Hudson S. B. Hudson Oklahoma City Hunter Harter Oklahoma California

Leo Grant Held For Grand Larceny

Leo Grant is held in the bounty jail on a charge of grand larceny. The complaint in the justice court of A W Oliver alleges he took a radio and clothing valued at 100 dollars from J B Cassidy on April 15. He has not been arraigned.

Leo Grant Bounty Justice Court A. W. Oliver J. B. Cassidy

First TV Demonstration for Publishers in New York

New York April 25 reports a RCA NBC television test for publishers at the Associated Press meeting. A mobile transmitter sent scenes from Rockefeller Center while DeWitt MacKenzie narrated world history since Munich with news photos and motion pictures. Viewers at the Waldorf Astoria saw 20 picture receivers. The Empire State Building relayed the program. The theme was Looking at Tomorrow as TV nears its public debut in New York next Sunday. President Roosevelt’s opening address at the New York world's fair air is included.

New York Associated Press Rockefeller Center DeWitt MacKenzin Munich Waldorf-Astoria Emire State Building RCA NBC Roosevelt

Small Communities Have More Chance

NEW YORK April 24 Dean Roswell C. McCrea of Columbia University says the legend of the small town boy making good in the big city should be exploded citing dwindling job opportunities in New York City. He warned youths studying here to beware developing a Horatio Alger complex and noted the faculty is boosting efforts to prepare men for careers in small communities.

New York Dean Roswell C. McCrea Columbia School of Business New York City Dean McCrea

Doctor Was Either Husky or Weakling

CANON CITY COLO April 25 The case of Dr. Raymond L. Atterberry charged with choking his wife to death may go to a jury after rebuttal testimony. He described himself as weakened by surgeries and capable of striking an injured woman unaided. Closing arguments set for today.

Canon City Colo Raymond L. Aftterberry James L. Cooper E. ‘M. Eagleton Felix O'Neill Colorado Atterberry Nona Eagleton H. A Zimmerman Lincoln Park Atterberry Cate

Damages Sought in Suit Over Child Injury

C H Sharp, father of three year old Crestal Ray Sharp, sues Durard Thomas doing business as Hokus Pakus grocery for 10000 dollars. Amzie Ames delivery boy backed a truck into the child on February 13 after leaving a driveway at 311 West Fourth, causing a broken left arm and head bruising. The petition accuses carelessness and permanent injury to the left arm.

C. H. Sharp Crestal Ray Sharp Durard Thomas Hokus-Pakus Grocery Thomas Amzie Ames Ames West Fourth Crystal Ray Sharp

Soviet Air Ace To Fly Atlantic Nonstop Mission

Unofficial report says Vladimir Kokkinaki, famed Soviet pilot, will take off at 4 a m from a Moscow area airport on a projected nonstop flight to New York. No previous indications of a Soviet trans Atlantic mission had been given.

Atlantic Moscow Vladimir Kokkinaki Newark Here

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