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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
2
The column recalls how bicycles once defined travel and sport, notes a revival, and contrasts old wheelmen with paved roads and modern automobiles. It surveys Europe’s stance on Ethiopia Spain and France, and comments on Oklahoma politics, pensions, and public figures with broad, era-specific tone.
The Oil and Gas Journal reports a 9,808 barrel daily drop in U S oil output for the week ending August 3 to 2,951,039 barrels. California falls 15,400 to 560,750. Oklahoma down 7,145 to 541,075. Texas up 5,374 to 1,157,139. East Texas up 1,321 to 433,978. Louisiana at 231,880. Eastern fields rise 7,485 to 145,771. Rocky Mountain region up 2,390 to 59,820.
Ex-Governor William H. Murray will speak in Ada on Saturday August 15 on Economy in Government and the Constitution. He heads a nationwide group for economy in government and tax equalization and is expected to draw a large crowd. The exact venue will be announced later.
Oklahoma Governor E W Marland said no November special legislative session unless a constructive program is likely and gave no plan for a special election to repeal Henshaw. He warned repeal will be on the November ballot and declined to discuss potential state government changes or Educations Board shakeups.
Howard Scott formerly of Ada now based in Washington D C known as Cowboy Howard Scott of Texas beat Frankie Klick in a 10 round decision to move into elite lightweights. Klick 132 pounds was junior light champ but Scott’s clever defense and power edged him two to one and near KO in round eight. Scott now aimed at a title shot against Tony Canzoneri in a non title bout and drew strong local support for his plan to contend for the crown.
Pontotoc county tag agent Charles T. Johnston announced the state tax commission will seize and take into custody any vehicle not displaying a 1936 license effective August 1. Agents may hold delinquent cars until registration and all fees, penalties, and seizure costs are paid. An enforcement officer will manage delinquent cases.
A brief Ada News classified item touts high returns on vested amounts offered by a local advertiser. The short notice emphasizes profitable opportunities for readers seeking to invest in guaranteed schemes.
Mrs. Edna Frenen widow of H C French sues FE D Ross for 12600 damages in a North Broadway bicycle auto collision. Plaintiffs, H C Jr Charlie Lorine minors, claim Ross drove negligently speeding and intoxicated. French died instantly. Ross reported to have rolled his car and suffered cuts.
Mrs. Cora Sanders of Paragould Arkansas writes she suffered regular nervous shaking and cramps but improved after using Cardui. She notes her daughter also recovered after taking Cardui and urges others to consult a physician if no benefit is seen.
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