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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1928

Page

6

Polish aviators cave from death in Atlantic hop attempt

Major Kasimir Kubala and Major Louis Odzikowski aborted a Paris to New York flight after 21 of 42 hours due to a broken fuel line. They were rescued near Oporto by the German steamer Jamos after crashing near the Samors. The pair reported 38 hours in flight and planned to return to Paris.

Lisbon Portugal Kasimir Kubala Louis Odzikowski Paris New York Marszalek Pilsudski Jamos Lexicoes Oporto Samors Kubala Samos Atlantic Frank T. Courtney Minnewaska Courtney Azores Newfoundland Charles Nungesser Francois Coli France Lowenstein Wertheim England America Elsie Mackaye Walter Hinchliffe United States

Southwestern Colorado The Switzerland of America

Byron Norrell extols Southwestern Colorado calling it the Switzerland of America and the Americas playground with high altitude cooler summers and dramatic scenery. He notes easy auto access via improving roads and predicts a tourism surge as more people discover Alamosa and the region. The piece mentions a Colorado Editorial Association excursion with 150 participants and railroad support from the Denver and Rio Grande Western.

Byron Norrell America Colorado Pike’s Peal Tike’s

Death of General James Calvin Foster, Confederate Veterans Leader

Gen James Calvin Foster 81 former commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans died at his Houston home. A veteran of the Civil War from South Carolina, he shaped Confederate history’s portrayal and led the Dick Dowling Camp in Houston for 14 years before his 1927 election as commander in chief.

Houston Texas Confederacy James Calvin Foster United Confederate Veterans Southland Jackson Lee Foster Spartanburg Ss. C South Carolina William Tecumseh Sherman Atlanta Savannah Charleston Robert E. Lee Sherman Columbia Democratic Club South Rivingville Glendale Arkansas West Point Annie Buchanan Foster General Foster Dick Dowling Tampa Fla Rich Hill Whitestone Noar

Colorado trip highlights of San Luis basin to Montrose

The author travels by narrow gauge through Alamosa Durango Mesa Verde Silverton Ouray Montrose Gunnison Gunnison valley and Marshall Pass on a southwestern Colorado tour. Highlights include Mesa Verde cliff dwellings Cr 6000 ft passes and the Million Dollar Highway with hospitality from locals and a trout feast hosted by Milorage Frantz.

San Luis Basin Alamosa Colorado Durango la Jara Cunbres Pass Izaak Walton Learcue Mesa Verde National Park San Juan Basin Mesa Verde Park Jesse L. Nusbaum Nusbaum Public Service Co. of Paranzo Silverton Ouray Montrose The Rockies Box Canyon Elks American Alps Gunnison Steve Johnson Gunnison River Western State College Marshall Lass Salida Arkansas Milorage G. Frantz Frantz America Bemis Press Association Goodwin Western Newspaper Union

Oklahoma Atheist group seeks state charter in Oklahoma City

The Oklahoma branch of the American Association for the Advancement of Atheism applied for a state charter in Oklahoma City. Secretary Richard E. Parks of Guthrie filed the request, but the form lacked specifics on activities. Attorney General Dabney was asked for an opinion on charter eligibility, with a decision pending after a technical correction and receipt of the AGs guidance.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma American Association For the Advancement of Atheism Graves Leeper Richard E. Parks Guthrie Edwin Dabney Leeper Parks Secretary of State Dabney

Lambs Thank Neighbors for Fire Aid in Ada Area

Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb thank neighbors in Ada Stratford and home route 2 box 45 Stratford Okla for assistance after their August first house fire. They lost their home and crops but saved two beds three quilts and pillows. They express gratitude and hope to repay help in future.

Mrs. Lamb Stratford Okla Ada Weekly News Ada Ray Lamb

Debutante Sally Faces Old Friend as Secrets Rise

In a late night park meeting Sally Barr confronts Arthur Van Horne about a dangerous liaison. Enid Barr protects Sally while Ellen rifts grow over the Nash romance and the Bart family secrets loom over Sally’s debut.

Sally van Horne Enid Barr Lalla Courtney Barr Enid Courtney Randall David Nash Grant Proctor David Sally Barr Sally Ford Goodby Avid Barr Arthur van Horne Darling Nash

Democrat Treasurer Shows Contributions

Contributions of 60705 had been made to the Democratic national committee up to July 31 as Col. Herbert H. Lehman, chairman of the finance committee, released his first report. The two largest gifts were 10000 each from John D. Ryan and John T. Smith.

New York Democratic National Committee Herbert H. Lehman Finance Committee John D. Ryan Anne Cooper Company John T. Smith General Moors Corporation Hugh C. Wallace Tacoma Wash France Wilson William F. O'Neil Akron General Tire and Rubber Company Howard Ss. Cullman M. F. Reddington Col. Lehman General Committee Robert N. Harper Washington Democratic State Committee Samuel Pickett Reno Nev Nevada

Mexican Attorney General Links Obregon Killer to Terrorist Network

Mexico City Aug 2 The attorney general Correa Nieto says Jose de Leon Toral belonged to a terrorist organization led by Abbess Maria Concepcion Acevedo de La Llata. He compares the group to Nihilists and Mussolini era Italian groups. Toral’s father Aireliano Toral describes his son as not violent and claims hereditary brain illness. The case proceeds toward a jury while the public is urged to see full disclosure.

Mexico City Correa Nieto Jose de Leon Toral Alvaro Obregon Maria Concepcion Acevedo de la Liata Obregon Maria Concepcion Acevedo de la Llata Mussolini Pres. Calles Toral Aireliano Toral Jose

Result of legislative rages in Oklahoma primary

Oklahoma City Aug 9. Tuesday's ballot fight reshaped the state legislature with many veterans netting defeat or uncertain futures. Senator W C Fidler defeated road interests ally R A Singletary while Tom Waldrop lost to Hilton Phillips. Johnson’s picks were toppled or challenged. several incumbent leaders were ousted. Returning veterans include Anglin Stewart Thomas and Williamson among others. Defeated include Van Dall Waldrep Looney and McCurley.

Oklahoma City W. C. Fidler Johnston R. A. Singletary State Highway Department Pottawatomie County Tom Waldrop Rock Hilton Phillips Fred H. Reily Four Horsemen E. P. Hill Oklahoma County Robert C. Graham H. Tom Kight Claremore Tom Johnson Antlers Johnson Tom Anglin Holdenville Paul Stewart Haworth Grover Thomas Cordell W. P. Kimerer Dover Mac Q. Williamson Stigler William J. Otten Enid Jo O. Ferguson Pawnee

Democratic nominees for Congress Fourth District and county offices

The slate lists TOM McKEOWN for Congress Fourth District, OTTO STRICKLAND, ROBERT J. WIMBISH for Clerk, W B Summers for Treasurer, J M Stanfield for Attorney, TAL CRAWFORD for Judge, and GEORGE R. COLLINS JR for Freeholder.

Mckeown Otto Strickland Robert J. Wimbish

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