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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1935
Page
1
A concise opinion column reflects on current events and public mood. It surveys political and social topics, weighing perspectives and the implications for readers in the era it appears.
The piece highlights Hudson River tunnel progress with ends meeting within three eighths of an inch and project ahead of schedule, then shifts to global topics including Crete’s quiet revolt outcome, Lawrence Stallings traveling to Ethiopia to cover the looming war, and Oklahoma political notes.
A scorching day with a government reading of 102 degrees dominated by intense sun and hot sidewalks. A cooling breeze at night lowered temps to about 74 degrees, while homeowners used summer rates to run sprinklers and protect lawns and plantings from late summer heat.
Rome August 7 The War Department orders prospective officers born 1909 to 1914 and pensioned or abroad officers under $9 to resume training by November 19 and finish by May 15 Next May 15 The move aims to build Italy’s million man army amid fascist demonstrations in San Remo Asti Milan and nearby towns.
Oklahoma City August 7 Harry B Cordell president of the state board of agriculture forecast a 1935 cotton crop of 762000 bales double last year despite a 25 day planting delay from heavy rains He also projected corn output 33360000 bushels apple 420000 peach 880000 pecan 15500000 pounds and noted gains over 1934 in each crop.
Aug. 7 Four persons, three from Shawnee, were injured in a truck automobile collision eight miles east of here today. The four are Mrs. Paul Howell and her daughter Billie Marie of Shawnee, Jack Purcell of Grandfield, and Mrs. Leila Stephens of Shawnee. All suffered severe head injuries but none was critical. They were brought to a local hospital. Mrs. Stephens drove the truck with her brother Joe Hart of Shawnee. Purcell is a brother of Mrs. Howell.
Four teen Tulsa milk producers challenge the agricultural adjustment act claiming the Tulsa milk market is misgoverned. They seek an injunction against the Tulsa milk market administration, arguing the secretary of agriculture exceeded authority in controlling the market.
Classified ad notes high value on smart investing with quick payoff. Offers concise guidance on maximizing profits, citing reliable returns and practical strategies suitable for budget-minded readers seeking steady gains.
Oklahoma City August 7 regents revealed dismissals of Dr H D Moor after 16 years and resignations of Dr Edward P Allen obstetrics and Dr Ralph Bowen child diseases. Dr Horace Reed previously resigned and hospital social service director David Fudge was dismissed by hospital authorities.
George Goforth, a Santa Fe section worker, was seriously injured Tuesday when he stepped into a ditch while cutting brush. He fractured a leg between the knee and ankle, received initial treatment locally, then was sent by train to Santa Fe Hospital in Temple, Texas for further care.
A Denver professor observes a drop in profane language as traffic cops are instructed to be courteous to motorists. The shift signals a new policing tone emphasizing politeness over sharp enforcement while maintaining road safety.
The state defers further grand jury action against Mandeville V. Zenge a Missouri carpenter charged with murdering Dr. Walter J. Bauer by mutilation until tomorrow or Friday. Assistant state’s attorney Charles S. Daugherty said prosecutors will meet to schedule when to resume presenting evidence as they focus on other high profile cases. Witnesses yesterday included Mrs Louise Schaffer Bauer widow of Dr. Bauer and her brother Joseph Bauer of Cleveland.
Two arrested after U S Marshal Allen Stanfield Sheriff Clyde Kaiser and Deputy Alvis Jones uncover a 150 gallon all copper still nine miles northwest of Coalgate. About 450 gallons of mash 25 gallons of whiskey and paraphernalia seized destroyed. Suspects Pitman and Inez Pitman face internal revenue charges with more arrests possible.
A 1924 Model T led police on a high speed chase along a county road past a brick plant near Ada. After a rear tire was shot out, the driver and passenger abandoned the car and whiskey, with the Ford later seized by authorities. In Chicago, Mandeville W. Zenge, 26, faced a grand jury over the mutilation death of Dr. Walter Bauer, with murder indictments pursued as the case develops.
Oklahoma veteran William H. Murray aka Alfalfa Bill farms at Yashau Creek with a 1299 pound mule pulling a new one horse wagon. He rejects tractors, advocates peasant farming, raises fruit and feed crops, and plans a smokehouse as he renovations his southeastern Oklahoma homestead.
LP Warrants totaling about 108000 dollars of public works administration sewerage and water board funds were held up in New Orleans on orders from Washington. Henry refused to sign the warrants pending a government study of the funds situation amid a power struggle between Huey P. Long and Mayor T Semmes Walmsley over the sewerage and water board.
Atlanta reports a dramatic decline from 400 licenses to just one over ten years for horsedrawn public drug sales, reflecting a tightening regulatory stance and changes in city practices.
The state highway commission ordered today the dismissal of J. B. Laughlin, who served four and a half years as maintenance engineer for Choctaw, McCurtain and Pushmataha counties. No successor named.
Two prisoners were sent to the state penitentiary after sentencing by the district court. Hirlin Lindsey received one year for receiving stolen property and Clarence Pate eighteen months for grand larceny as reduced from burglary in the second degree. Sheriff Clyde Kaiser transferred the inmates to their new facility Wednesday.
In Rhode Island first district a Republican, Charles F. Risk, defeated Democrat Antonio Prince by over 10 000 votes, signaling a Roosevelt policy backlash. Central Falls Pawtucket Newport each voted Republican for the first time in years as national leaders watched and commented.
Two Moore wells drilled by H Moore reported in Fitts pool Tuesday. Moore No 1 Benton flowed 250 bbls per hour through casing. Moore No 10 Which flowed 416 bbls first hour and 296 bbls second hour. Nearby wells show progress including Amerada No 2 Smith and Bromide sand test near Magnolia.
Bank bandits who robbed the First National Bank of Maysville of 890 dollars are pursued after a trio including a woman appeared at a Chickasha area garage with a rifle and suitcases. A telephone call to Addington traced the clue to Jefferson county before the suspects fled.
Sheriff and county attorney respond to riot alarm at Coleys Pig Stand south of Ada. Two drunks fight proprietors and others, end up jailed with bruises and cups as evidence. Expect charges of intoxication and disturbing the peace. Also notes fifth annual Washita valley tennis tournament August 22 to 25 in Cordell.
Will Junior Cass, 12, a Black boy, is in county jail facing arson charges after allegedly threatening to burn the school and later setting a fire at the Conway community school. He told juvenile court he wishes to attend Boley, a Black boys’ training school, seeking education and career aims. Court deliberations continued as disposition remained undecided.
In Chicago on August 7 two women in their forties were convicted of the murder of 23 year old Ervin J. Lang. Blanche Dunkel and Evelyn Smith each claimed the other orchestrated the brutal crime. Dunkel admitted plotting the death out of jealousy and Smith confessed to killing Lang and removing his legs. A judge presides as the verdict risks the electric chair. In SPIRO Oklahoma a 13 year old girl Lavina Moore was found dead after wading in the Arkansas river near Cowlington.
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