Ada Area News Notes Family Visits and Local Activities
Ada residents share updates on extended visits, travel, and health. Families announce trips to Texas California and Oklahoma while Ada hospital procedures and local events shape a busy week.
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1932
Page
8
Ada residents share updates on extended visits, travel, and health. Families announce trips to Texas California and Oklahoma while Ada hospital procedures and local events shape a busy week.
A damaged OCR text mentions Mrs Owen Thetford of Marrest Nevada visiting Phoenix Arizona with her sister Mrs Deglibena. It notes Mrs Stedford as a guest of her parents Mr and Mrs J T Reed in Senth Johnston for a month. It references Vivian God Tom Reed as remembered members of the family.
A Kansas posse arrested Fred Langley and Fred Cody near Coffeyville after surrounding the Jackson farm two miles southeast of town. The men, linked to the July 1,500 Elkhart National Bank robbery, were wounded and taken to Wichita for questioning. Other gang members include Hay Majors and Mim Cox, with additional arrests in Oklahoma and Kansas, as details from the pursuit unfold.
Bolivians celebrated government calls to end the border dispute with Paraguay through arbitration. Officials in La Paz said Bolivia would defend its river rights and retaliate if needed, citing prior attacks on Fort Florida and three Paraguayan forts. The scene reflected holiday enthusiasm as regional talks continued.
The speech argues that a domestic balanced budget is insufficient to stabilize world economies. Roosevelt says muddled government finance causes currency uncertainty that travels from country to country. He contends the United States should lead in seeking broad financial reform.
Susan navigates a crowded city as Christmas nears, balancing a fragile romance with Heath and lingering hopes about Ben, while Aunt Jessie hints at future choices. Her inner conflict grows amid bank visits, whispered plans, and the seasonal hum of streets and church bells.
The speech outlines proposed tariff reforms tied to production costs and international trade, arguing for standards that reflect national interests and avoiding duties that hit consumers. It highlights federal relief, extended credit to states, and ten-hour workday goals, plus support for cooperative farming and crop surplus control.
Oklahoma City highway officials opened bids for 44.30 miles of grading and drainage 1.67 miles of paving and 2 bridges across six counties. Kellhar Construction Co of Dallas tipped as leading bidder on the Bridgeport structure with 964 286 95, Kansas City Erker listed on alternates, and multiple firms named for various county projects with bids ranging from around 5 360 95 to 48 374 40.
Ada city commissioners on Tuesday failed to pass an ordinance prohibiting Sunday sale of groceries or meat within city limits after a petition from grocers and market owners. The draft would apply to anyone owning or running a grocery store or meat market and imposes fines from four to twenty dollars for violations.
Christus Jensen and city officials reviewed a revised plan for a new fair site at the northwest end of the park to shield the lake from drainage contamination during the two day event. The plan, drawn by Jensen, includes buildings for safety and prevention, with input from the county board and park commission as they finalize the layout and safety measures.
Eaat Central outlines a short term period with no student organizations and focus on study. Classes run two one hour periods daily from 7 to 12 30 with heat avoidance. term ends before September classification of the student body begins.
Ade 2 GT4 describes a bank robbery pursuit in Semiante County with Floyd and Birdwell. Officers claim a staged ambush failed, noting a joint escape and ongoing investigation led by local authorities and spokespersons. The Fort Scott incident is cited as a benchmark, with a $2,000 reward and details of suspects lingering in the record.
In Oklahoma City on August 2 1979 Wayne Ehrig travels miles by siding on a teal vehicle seeking funds for travel. He recently returned from Springdale Arkansas after a year away. He planned to meet people in town while explaining his need for support to continue his journey.
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