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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1935

Page

6

Veteran educator Alfred L. Fentem plans retirement at East Central

Alfred L. Fentem, 64 in November, teaches his 45th year at East Central and plans to retire while still young. He began in 1891 at Quitman Ark then Clinton Academy Russellville and Stonewall before joining East Central. He claims to have contacted about 20 000 students and enjoys coffee with frequent coworker Ed Nelson.

Dad Fentem East Central Dad Quitman Ark Clinton Academy Russellville D. W. Swaffer Stonewall Ohlo Ada High School Ed Nelson Missouri A. L. Fentem Albert L. Fentem Fred G. Bonfils Denver Post Sells-Floto Circus Alfred L. Fentem England

Man Who Sleeps On Job Wakes At Noon Whistle

A rustic proverb describes a worker who dozes through the morning but rouses in time for the noon whistle. The saying emphasizes timely awakening and duty.

Spider debate stirs crowd at science club

Jimmie Stuart promotes a match featuring Turner King’s tarantula. A half dozen onlookers inspect a four inch spider with snuff colored fuzz while Cecil Deal argues it is a wolf spider. The group disputes leg count and a college science visit is planned.

Jimmie Stuart Cecil College Science Department Jimmie W. F Dean

Railroad ties hauled by truck disrupts local road routes

Local traffic reports recall a Tuesday afternoon incident where a truck carried new railroad ties through the area. Officials note the event reflects efforts to rebuild rail usage against automotive transport as part of a broader comeback.

It Must Be Dangerous Erwin Hovis Stops At Signs

Erwin Hovis told landlady Mrs. L A Braly he faces trouble when stopping his car at stop signs. She seeks a special permit from Traffic Officer Shipley to exempt him from stopping, citing the dangerous situation.

Erwin Hovis L. A. Braly

Wondering how late model hats would sound on a phonograph

A playful musing compares modern women's hats with the old-fashioned phonograph, imagining their sound and style blending across eras.

Johnny Rodgers Declares Cement Plant Plan

Johnny Rodgers tells a friend he is considering working at the cement plant next week. The friend asks if others are considering it too and Rodgers insists they are thinking about it, too, and he would not consider it otherwise.

Johnny Rodgers Johnny

Ardmore couple wed in county records

County records list the marriage of Miss Sybil Husband of Ada to Claud Richardson of Ardmore, marking a new union recorded locally.

Sybil Ada Claud Richardson Ardmore

Cashier Glen Pendergraft on the job during outage

A customer complained about an air conditioner being shut off. She consoled the cashier that hydrants in the back were frozen and needed thawing, and the customer ate without further comment.

Glen Pendergraft

Deputy Clerk Sues in Three Divorces Over Summer Heat

Ralph McMillan deputy court clerk filed three divorce suits on Friday and in discussion with Miss Red Lawyer Andrews they noted heat caused irritability contributing to a higher divorce rate in summer.

Ralph McMillan Missred Andrews

Local Personalities Share Quips and Birthday Reflections

Will Pegg, an excise board member just back from a Mexico fishing trip, claims he did not fish. Alvah W. Oliver Jr. makes peach seed toys in a hustling youth role. Dick Holland greets peers and marks turning 21 while pondering future presidential voting.

Will Pegg Excise Board Mexico Alvah W. Oliver Jr Peace Justice Dick Holland

State Highway From Allen to Wapanucka Proposed

County Commissioner A A Caldwell outlined a plan for a new 40 mile state highway from Allen through Tupelo Clarita to Wapanucka linking with state highways 19 and 12. He aims to secure WPA funds and begin county road work soon while surveying 13 miles to connect Allen and Francis. The project would aid Lula residents and Coal county commuters to Ada, with probable pavement near Stonewall.

Pontotoc County A. A. Caldwell Allen Phintotoe County Tupelo Clarita Wapanucka Coal County Stonewall Caldwell Works Progress Administration State Highway Department Lula Ada Allen and Francis Excise Board

Eleven 100000aYear Executives Paid 1800000 in 1934

The SEC figures show 11 executives each earned $100000 or more in 1934 totaling over $1800000. Top earners include IBM president T J Watson with $365558 and Bethlehem Steel chair Charles M Schwab. Other high salaries cover Gifford of AT&T, Crawford of Jones & Laughlin, and leaders at Best & Co U S Rubber Coca Cola and Owens Illinois Glass.

Securities and Exchange Commission Washington SEC T. J. Watson International Business Machines Corporation G. G. Crawford Schwab Bethlehem Steel Corporation New Jersey Delaware Crawford Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation W.S . Gifford American Telephone & Telegraph Co Gifford Philip “LeBoutillier Best & Co New York Francis B. Davis Jr U. S. Rubber Co FE. G. Seubert Seubert Standard Oil Co Indiana R. W. Woodruff Coca Cola Co W. A. Fairburn 8.L. Avery W. E. Levis Lewis Owens- Illinois Glass Co America

Egypt Victorious In Sunday Baseball 3 to 0

The Egypt team won 3 to 0 over an unnamed opponent in a Sunday baseball game. Local social notes mention numerous residents visiting relatives and attending events in Ada and Oakman. Several Dunns, Harrises, and associated families are listed with visits and gatherings across the weekend.

Forger Johnson McLane Back in County Jail on Bond

Jess McLane alias Tom Payne, 54, alleged forger, held on second degree forgery after a Crumley Robnett check passed under the Magnolia Petroleum name. He failed to post 5000 bond set by Justice Hill and awaits preliminary hearing. McLane, sought in Oklahoma Texas Arkansas and Louisiana, was captured in Blanchard after a long chase.

Jess McLane Tom Payne Sherwood W. Hill McLane Crumley- Robnett Company Roff

Teis Explains Pressure Drilling at Ada Chapter Talk

K R Teis of Moore Oil Co outlines pressure drilling methods to Ada Chapter A P I. E H Moore supports field trials in John Fitts oil field with spread of use expected. I E Dugan leads meeting and chapter adopts standard constitution and by laws. Next meeting will cover drilling mud and its role in Fitts field.

Oklahoma Portland Cement Company Dugan Lester Wilkenson N. F. Stevens Ralph Howard Oscar Hatcher E. P. Sanders Mr. Knox B. C. King Et al Stanolind Amerada Magnolia Phillips Burke-Greis Blackstock Fleetborn Loyal Norris Carter, Crosbie Deep Rock Fitts Moore Otis-Parker Tess John Fitts E. H. Moore K. R. Teis Moore Oil Company Ada I. E. Dugan

Ada Chamber hears plans for FHA housing loans and lakes

Ada Oklahoma news note reports Ada Chamber of Commerce noon meeting focusing on housing and recreation. FHA official Hamlett Thompson describes loans of 5 percent interest, 0.5 percent for administration and 0.5 for insurance, with 20 year terms likely repaid in about 17 years. Local booster S. C. Boswell hosts guests including Dr. Charles Lynch and C. E. Sykes of Ardmore who discusses lake construction potential in the county.

Ada Chamber of Commerce Bill Lawes Federal Housing Administration Hamlett Thompson Oklahoma City FHA Thompson Ada S. C. Boswell Chamber of Commerce Chas. 5S. Lynch C. E. Sykes Ardmore

Oklahoma leaders eye lakes and playgrounds for state growth

Commission aims to fund lake construction and fishery projects but lacks engineering and office support. Leader Sykes envisions eastern Oklahoma as a large playground with low water dams and multiple 100 acre plus lakes. Boswell to report on a proposed 60 bed hospital with New York backing. August visit planned.

Sykes Oklahoma Bosweil New York

Essay winners named in Oklahoma contest

Ruth Pfeiffer of Cement won first prize in a 16 to 19 year old student essay contest sponsored by General R A Sneed former secretary of state. Ella Mae Williams of Sayre took second and Rost Edwards of Lawton third for the prompt What has happened within the 75 years between 1862 and 1955 of interest to this republic.

Oklahoma City Ruth Pfeiffer Cement R. A. Sneed Ella Mae Williams Sayre Rost and Edwards Lawton

One Time Busy Oil Town Now In Bankruptcy

Wynona Oklahoma once a booming Osage county oil town now files bankruptcy in U S district court. The city lists 442000 in default on 1920 water and sewer bonds and has not collected taxes this year. Officials seek approval to issue 50000 in replacement bonds with Comanche and Carter counties owning 51 percent of the bonds.

USSA Wynona Osage County United States District Court Otwn J. E. Quillan Comanche Carter

Officials Believe Corn-Hog Program Needed Next Year

Washington July 23 officials expect a corn-hog program for 1936 to curb low prices for Midwest farmers. Wickard and aides are studying a historical base to replace fixed years with a cod farming practice base. They discuss adjustments to address inequalities for weather, new farmers, and base shifts while guarding against curtailment hurting consumers.

Washington Claude Wickard Gerald B. Thorne Division of Livestock and Feed Grains Wickard T. W. Schultz Department of Agricultural Economies Iowa State College H. R. Tolley Farm Administration Aaaa

Evidence Held Insufficient In Beer License Case

A county court ruled the evidence insufficient to revoke W. S. Smarts beer license west of Ada after Sheriff Kaiser argued for revocation. The case follows a prior similar ruling against a Fittstown dealer. Also includes local social and visit notes from Ada, Lehigh, Pauls Valley, and Ardmore residents.

Clyde Kaiser W. S. Smart Ada John Boyce McKeel McKeel W. V. Stanfield Kaiser

Behind the Scenes in Main Street Lobbies and War Over a Bill

The piece reports a fierce fight in Congress over a major bill tied to public utilities. It highlights the powerful hold of the "power trust" lobby, the use of phony telegrams funded by Associated Gas and Electric, and testimony from Kiwanis members and others about tampering with public opinion.

Ashington Power Trust Roosevelt Spa Main Street Senate Investigating Committee Warren Western Union Kiwanis Club Savoy Cafe Driscoll Associated Gas and Electric Company National Capital Warren Telegraph Office John S. Bayer Monty McClure Kiwanis Fisher Bayer NTA Service, Inc

Local Residents Attend Sunday Gatherings

Miss Ila Byrd visited Odra Me Glover as a dinner guest on Sunday. Gladstone Hall spent the day with his sister. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hamilton hosted relatives Sunday. Windwell Glover spent Sunday morning with Wayman Lillard. Frank Scott and Leroy Seilers from Eubank attended church Sunday night.

Inez West Union Valley Knox Sweat Lone Oak Joe Hokett Lola Kennedy Wyomin MclIntyre Durant Rose Moshier Goldie Hill Orman McCormick Tom Moshier Leibrand Glover Troy McCormick Oma Charlie Moshier Irene Frog McMeans Lois Kerr High Hill Chit Whisenhunt Elmo Davis R. E. Byrd Orman Leon Hill Ishmael Odra Glover Ila Byrd Farquhar Treas Frisco Clit Arnold Phillips Townsend Ada Gertie Holliday Pleasant Hill Willie Lee Shepherd Flora Henderson Ruby Hill Clyde Pharr Homer Howard Co. C. Thompson Breco Hospital Mildred Stevenson Stuart Okla Muse Edd Harlin Henry Billingsly Mrs. Harlin C. A. Thompson H. T. Thompson A. M. Pharr Hill Edmond Newell Bob Davis Cora Thompson Morene Nix van Harlin Truman Ramer Cantrell Della Dunn Prentiss Horton Bud Horton Mildred Dunn Evelyn Harris Leona Dunn Henry Dunn Leo Floyd Mildred Bruce Myers Odra Me Glover Gladstone Hall Roy Hamilton Windwell Glover Wayman Lillard Frank Scott Leroy Seilers Eubank

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Curios and Francis NEA Service Charles M. Schwab R. M. Bradley Louise Pitt Ava Cummings Violet Nelson Florence Brewington Beta Owens Frisco Vernon Aumitene Norvell Arnold Stratford N. H. Kuykendall Johnnie Townsend Pendergraft LeBoutillier Fairburn Lay Is Avery Our Boys Egypt Boog Dunn Foy Jones Roy Dunn API GNC Texas VA Ness Annie May Sullivan J. L. Gaddo Lehigh C. A. Helvy Pauls Valley J. J. Rogers Sibyl Troutman Christene Berger Samuel Currie Grandmother Tilley Vergie Berger J. Rh. Newby Galey Clint Sturdevant E. J. Farley J. P. Walker Pearl Walker Neema Bradley Hester Hanks Bonnie Hewitt Bettie Stillwater Adella Jones Clint Sturdivant Mary Shaw M. L. Bradley Westie Burkhart Beatrice Collins Daphna Bradley Rodney Dutcher NEA J. Bruce Kremer Montana Public Service of Arthur Mullen Nebraska Associated Gas and Electric Robert Jackson Prince of Kremer
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