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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1936

Page

4

Vacation plans spark a city romance at the travel desk

Ann Hamilton, a busy secretary, clashes with travel clerk Bill Ware over Lake Racine versus the sea. Their banter deepens as he reveals pride in supporting his brother and earning a promotion, ending with a quiet, hopeful movie moment and a growing connection.

Ann Hamilton Bill Ware Travel Bureau Lake Racine Ann Bill Ware Alice Knight In Shining Armor William Ware Mr. Ware Knights In Shining Armor

Oklahoma lawmakers push anti tax agenda in coming session

Oklahoma City August leaders vow no tax hikes as the sixteenth legislature organizes. Senator Nichols signals he will become senate president pro tempore with broad caucus support while Speaker Phillips campaigns for re election and pledges a constructive program to cut waste and refuse new taxes.

Oklahoma City Aus House Senate Allen G. Nichols Wewoka Leon C. Phillips Daniel Phillips J. T. Daniel Waurika Red Phillips F. N. Shoemake Muskogee Ehouse James C. Nance Nance Purcell Shoemake Nichols Don Welch Madill Josh Lee Washington Roosevelt

Murray Addresses Constitutional Government and Self Rule

Former Governor W. H. Murray argues for a strict constitutional approach and local self government, denounces despotism threats, and defends independence from the Liberty League while supporting economy and relief efforts. He narrates his stance on party principles, candidacy limits, and past positions on war and the League of Nations.

Chicago Liberty League Washington United States

Home of J. C. Haley Damaged by Flames

Firefighters battled a blaze at the residence of J. C. Haley of 100 West Fourth Street starting around 2 a.m. Saturday. The interior suffered heavy damage and most furniture was ruined while a few items were salvaged by Fire Department personnel. Occupants slept outside. origin undetermined. Haley is father of Fire Chief Ed Haley.

J. C. Haley West Fourth Street Mr. Haley Ed Haley Fire Department

Adamian Injured in Auto Crash Near Ardmore

Two people were hospitalized after a collision on U S highway 77 two miles north of Ardmore Oklahoma Clay Honney of Oklahoma City sustained a sprained hip back and possible internal injuries Frank P Smith of Ada suffered a fractured left knee and cuts and bruises Smith driving a small coupe pulled to the left to avoid a vehicle ahead and struck Honneys truck authorities said

Ardmore Okla Here Clay Honney Oklahoma City California Street Frank P.smith Ada West 13Th Street Smith Henney

Stolen Car Report from Olson Plumbing Worker

A. L. Patton of Olson Plumbing reported a car theft to city officers on Saturday afternoon. He gave an account of the stolen vehicle and related details to the police.

A. L. Patton Olson Plumbing Company Patton

Oklahoma plans large 1937 28 public building program

The state planning board received a $13,202,600 1937 28 program with a proposed $750,000 for a new state office building likely a skyscraper. Additions at Mc Alester penitentiary, a new Granite reformatory cell house, a health department lab, and repairs to the governor’s mansion are included alongside dozens of college and state institution construction requests.

Oklahoma City State Planning Board L. M. Nichols State Board of Affairs Planning Board Capitol State Capitol Board of Affairs Statehouse Old Age Pension Department House of Representatives McAlester Penitentiary Granite Reformatory Health Department Oklahoma A. and M. College University of Oklahoma Panhandle A. and M. College Cameron Agricultural College Connors Agricultural College Murray Agricultural College University Preparatory School Northeast Oklahoma Junior College Eastern Oklahoma College Central Teachers College East Central Teachers College Northeastern Teachers College Southeastern Teachers College Northwestern Teachers College Southwestern Teachers College Colored Agricultural School Central State Hospital West Oklahoma Clinton East Oklahoma Tuberculosis Sanatorium West Oklahoma Hospital Hospital For Negro Insane and Deaf, Blind and Orphan Institute Northern Oklahoma Hospital Pauls Valley Tecumseh Industrial School Oklahoma Military Academy School For the Deaf Oklahoma College For Women

Lambert Succeeds Sturdivant as Deputy Sheriff

Claude Sturdivant resigns after four years as deputy under Clyde Kaiser and Harve Lambert is named his successor. Lambert, already on the job, previously served as deputy county clerk and worked in the federal building. He lives on a farm between Homer and Francis and is well known in the county and in Ada.

Claude Sturdivant Clyde Kaiser Harve Lambert Kaiser Lambert Federal Homer Francis Ada

Williamson rules on pension law

Governor Marland was advised by Attorney General Williamson that six months continuous residence in a county and one year in the state are required for eligibility under the new state old age pension measure. The ruling also states the county period must establish legal residence.

Oklahoma City Marland Williamson

AIG Worker Collapses on Rig With Pneumonia Illness

Jack Hart of Magnolia Petroleum was hospitalized Saturday with pneumonia after collapsing on a rig near Stonewall. He was rushed to Ada by ambulance after striking his head on a pipe rack at about 3:00 a.m. and again collapsed around 6:00 p.m.

Jack Hart Magnolia Petroleum Company Stonewall Ada Hart

False Alarm At Bank Sparks Sheriff Staged Response

Friday night at the First National Bank sheriff Clyde Kaiser and a deputy rushed in after an alarm. No burglar found though a drawer was opened by a worker triggering the alarm. The sheriff hoped to catch a bank robber but the alert proved false.

First National Bank Clyde Kaiser

Man Perplexed As Thief Steals Only Lawnmower

W. T. Miller reports a theft at 518 South Broadway where an unidentified thief took a lawnmower but left a glass collector that accompanied the machine. Miller laments the oddity and hopes the thief returns the collector to resolve the puzzling incident.

W. T. Miller South Broadway Mr. Miller

Forrest Brown Bound Over on Two Charges

Forrest Brown was bound over to the district court Friday after a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace A. W. Oliver on forgery in the second degree and grand larceny. Bond was set at $2,000 on each count.

Forrest Brown District Court Justice of the Peace A. W. Oliver

Grasshoppers Attack Baby in Montana Yard

Mrs. F A Reichert reports grasshoppers and Mormon crickets biting her baby in the family yard near BRCADUS Montana. The incident highlights unusual pest aggression in a rural setting.

Brcadus Mont F. A. Reichert

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Deck Morgan NEA Service, Inc Ghe Greta Garbo Greta Algert Olson Murray L. R. Stout W. H. Murray Congress Memphis St. Louis Republic United States Senate Fourth Congressional District Europe Democratic Party League of Nations Oklahoma Wm. H. Murray Ada News Adamian Frank P. Smith AL Nichols LCGR AIG Baby Keith Funeral Chapel, Inc Ada, Oklahoma Pontotoc Traffic Control The Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation P. A. Nor G. J. Morton S. K. Grant C. Norris RIS J. E. Martin B. C. King R. W. Simpson
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