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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1933

Page

8

Miss Faye Laird Heads to Chicago for World’s Fair

Miss Faye Laird left Wednesday for Chicago where she will tour the world’s fair and other places of interest for the next two weeks.

Faye Laird Chicago

Grindstaff couple travels to Little Rock and St Louis

Mr and Mrs Walter D Grindstaff and Mrs J H Collins depart for Little Rock to visit Mrs Collins mother Mrs M J Lewis and other relatives Then they will proceed to St Louis for a few days of business Mrs Collins will stay in Little Rock for a week

Walter D. Grindstaff J. H. Collins Little Rock

Harold Webster Visits Parents Before Guard Deployment

Harold Webster a University of Oklahoma student arrived to visit his parents before departing with the national guards for Fort Sill.

Harold Webster University of Oklahoma National Guards Fort Sill

Reverend Speck to Hold Meetings in West Texas

Prom Friday notes Rev. W. M. Speck and his family left today for Sudan and other West Texas points where he will hold meetings until September 1.

W. M. Speck Sudan West Texas

Mrs. Parsons Returns Home From Visit in Oxla

Mrs. Harry Parsons came home to Hennessey Oxla today after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Bud Ellison. Her sister Mrs J C Corbin accompanied her on the trip.

Harry Parsons Bud Ellison Hennessey Oxla J. C. Corbin

Hen son couple announces birth of son

Mr and Mrs Leonard M Hen son of 727 West Main announce the birth of a son on Wednesday August 2.

Leonard M. Henson West Main

Mrs George McKay Visits Mrs Joe Beck at Stone Wall

Mrs George McKay of Stone Wall visited yesterday in the home of Mrs Joe Beck.

George McKay Stonewall Joe Beck

Mrs Arney Harbert Reported at Home in Missouri

Mrs Arney Harbert is reported at her home. The address 2165 S Mis diselppi appears in the notice indicating the location of the individual.

Arney Harbert S. Misdiselppi

Ada Weekend Visitors From Fort Worth

Mr and Mrs S S Hale and daughters Mildred and Jane of Fort Worth Texas are weekend visitors in Ada. Mr Hale represents the Henckley Tandy Leather company of Fort Worth.

Ss. E. Hale Mildred Jane Fort Worth Texas Ada Hale Henckley Tandy Leather Company

Local travelers depart for mountain retreat and visits

Leo Hennican Carl Browall Emory Swinford Carl Fleet and Howard Fleet left Saturday for Boulder City Colo where they will spend two weeks in the mountains. Mrs Nell Slater and daughter Mary Alice returned Friday from five weeks visit in Enid El Reno and Oklahoma City. Miss Elizabeth Puckett of Roswell NM who has been visiting friends in Ada left Saturday for a visit in Oklahoma City before returning home.

Leo Hennican Carl Browall Emory Swinford Carl Fleet Howard Fleet Boulder City Colo Nell Slater Mary Alice Enid el Reno Oklahoma City Elizabeth Puckett Roswell, N. M Ada

Bertie Horn Hurt, Ada ie Company Employee

Bertie Horn, an employee of the Ada ie company, sustained a painful foot injury Friday morning and is confined to his home.

Bertie Horn Ada Ie Company

Miss Lucille Johnson Spends Weekend at Parents' Home

Miss Lucille Johnson of the consolidated school faculty in Iason Oklahoma is spending the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs E H Johnson.

Lucille Johnson Iason, Okla Mra E. H. Johnson

Mrs Wilbur P Cee Returns from Liberal with Visit

Mrs Wilbur P Cee and her son Roberts came home Friday from Liberal Kansas. They were joined by Miss Emma Barton who will spend the winter in the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Preston.

Wilbur P. Cee Son Roberts Liberal Kaw Emma Barton Frank Preston

Ada Letton Junior Team Prepares for Regional Tournament

Ada Letton Junior team backed by a Sunday session as they gear up for the regional four state meet set for August 17 18 here. The event brings together champions from Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana and Texas.

Ada Letton Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana Texas

Bolton Returns From Texas Visit

Charles Lewis Bolton of 722 East Seventeenth has completed a three week visit with friends and relatives in Fort Worth Dallas Houston and Wharton Texas.

Charles Lewis Bolton East Seventeenth Fort Worth Dallas Houston Wharton Texas

Local social notes list visiting relatives and travel plans

Me and Mrs T J McDonald and two children of Seminole visiting Mrs McDonald's parents. Browall and J M Coffman with Amarillo trucking firm visiting mother Ethel Coffman in Ada. Glen Olive of Allen visiting Ada. Mrs Ollie Hatcher and children of Alva visiting her parents Mr and Mrs S W Caldwell. Hatcher to Colorado vacation. Cube Blakwell and two erc and children of San Bernardino visiting Ed Granger. Donald Clark and William Granger visiting Dr and Mrs Ed Granger and Dr and Mrs T H Granger. Charles L Berger ill at Sage clinic. Rev and Mrs W L Blackburn and children leaving for Estes Park Colorado for vacation.

Browall J. M. Coffman Amarillo Texas Ethel Coffman East Eighth Ollie Hatcher Alva Ada Cube Blakwell Erc San Bernardino Calif Donald Clark William Granger Gracemont Okla Ed Granger South Stockton T. H. Granger West Charles L. Berger Vaness Sage Clinic Mr. Berger Sammie D. Wood

Ada Weekend Visitors Include Miss Geneva George

Miss Geneva George of Vaness spent the weekend in Ada. Prof. Robison and his wife and baby from Tucson Arizona are visiting relatives and friends. They plan to visit their old Arkansas home with Mr Robison's mother before returning west.

Geneva George Vaness Ada Ror Robison Tucson Ariz Mr. Robison Arkansas

Prom notes and travel plans in brief local items

Mrs Robison's relatives visit Wetumka while Prom Tuesday's Mrs J L Barringer departs Thursday for Clovis New Mexico to visit her daughter.

Aiso J. L. Barringer Clovis, N. M

Portland Park Peaches Exhibit Noted By The News

Henry Neal of Portland Park showed three J. H. Hale peaches at The News office. They averaged half a pound each, totaling one and a half pounds for the trio, with the largest fruit 10 inches in circumference. The fruit comes from a five year old tree.

Henry Neal Portland Park J. H. Hale

Pauline Givens Visits Aunt in City

Miss Pauline Givens of Roff visits her aunt Miss Hattie Givens at 215 East Sixteenth, staying for a time on Wednesday.

Pauline Givens of Roff Hattie Givens East Sixteenth

Infant of Rev and Mrs Simmons ill at Ada hospital

The infant of Reverend James Simmons and his wife of Stonewall is reported quite ill at Ada hospital.

James Simmons Stonewall Ada Hospital

Dobson of Stonewall Visits Ada on Business

Be C. Dobson, a Stonewall business visitor, traveled to Ada today for meetings and inquiries.

BE. C. Dobson Stonewall Ada

Ivan Bryant Transferred From Ada to Seminole

Ivan Bryant linked with the Stanolind Pipeline company visited in Ada on Tuesday and has since been transferred to Seminole.

Ivan Bryant Alien Ada Seminole

Mrs J H Collins Returns From Arkansas Visit

Mrs J H Collins of 622 North Oak returned Wednesday from Little Rock and McCroy Arkansas after visiting relatives. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs M J Lewis who will visit in Ada for a few days.

J. H. Collins N. Oak Little Rock McCroy Ark M. J. Lewis Ada

Wise announce birth of son in Ada hospital

Mr and Mrs Leo Wise announce the birth of a son on Wednesday August 9 at Ada hospital. Mrs Wise will be remembered as Miss Loretta Arnett.

Leo Wise Ada Hospital Wise Loretta Arnett

Kathryn Puckett Heads Home From Ada Visit

Miss Kathryn Puckett departed Ada after visiting friends and traveled Tuesday to her home in Roswell New Mexico, concluding a social stay with local acquaintances.

Kathryn Puckett Roswell New Mexico Ada

Markets Rally Amid Broad Strength Across Commodities

Markets show strength with stocks advancing in orderly trading while bonds stay firm. Rains and demand push cotton and grains higher as Chicago wheat rises on speculative buying. Corn remains strong on bullish feed outlook. Cattle rise up to 15 cents to top $7.40 and hogs gain 5 to 10 cents reaching $4.60 with improved demand.

Chicago

Wall Street Rebounds With Broad Market Gains

New York stock market opens August 9 with renewed optimism and brisk, orderly trading. Indexes rise 1 to 5 points on a wide front, volume around 2.5 million shares as professionals lead gains and public participation expands. Notable risers include U S Industrial Alcohol, National Distillers, American Tobacco, DuPont, Chrysler, GM, United Aircraft, and U S Steel.

Walt Street New York Chicago Winnepeg W U. S. Industrial Alcohol National Distillers American Commercial Alcohol National Steel Industrial Rayon Celanese Allied Chemical American Sugar American Telephone Santa Fe American Tobacco B Western Union Case Threshing DuPont Sears Roebuck New York Central Chrysler General Motors United Aiircraft Union Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio Westinghouse U.S. Steel

Cattle and Sheep Markets Steady to Higher in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City markets show cattle at 1200 head with calves around 300 and yearlings at 5.50, steers 2.50 to 4.25. Packers top at 4.05 while sows and stags run 2.50 to 3.10. sheep active with native lambs 6.50 to 7.35 and throws steady 3.50 to 4.00.

Oklahoma City

Livestock Prices and Range in Kansas City Market Report

Kansas City market summary shows hogs 3,500 with top on choice 199-240 pounds at 4.15. cattle 4,000 with highly finished yearlings around 6.75 and steers 550-1500 pounds 5.00-6.65. hogs and cattle ranges note steady to higher tendencies. sheep 4,000 with lambs around 25.

Kansas City U. S. Dept. Agr

Market Lamb Quotations and Ranges by Category

The report lists higher yearlings 10-15 up and odd lots of sheep steady. Top Oregon lambs at 7.85, natives 7.50 to 7.75, lambs good to choice 90 head down 7.25 to 8.00. Yearling wethers medium to choice 99 to 116, Ts 4.99 to 5.50. Ewes good to choice 90 to 150, thes 1.50 to 2.75. Quoted on ewes and wethers.

Oregon

Butter and Egg Prices Steady in Chicago Run

Butter markets show 11 672 pounds steady with creamery specials at 20 20 1 2 and extras at 19 1 2 to 18 1 2. Eggs at 6 425 counts steady with extra firsts at 13 3 4 and current receipts at 11 11 3 4.

Chicago

Poultry Market Report Chicago August 9

Live poultry trading in Chicago shows 51 trucks steady. Hens 10 1 2 to 12, leghorns and roosters 7, turkeys 8 to 11, spring ducks 7 to 9 1 2, old stock 7 to 8, spring geese 9, rock fryers 12 to 13, colored 11, rock springs 15, colored 13, rock broilers 11 to 12, no colored 11, leghorns 10 1 2.

Chicago Rock Springs

Potatoes See Mixed USDA Market Reports Chicago Aug 9

Potatoes 29 on track 161 total U S shipments 355 weak demand and trading flow supplies moderate U S No 1 New Jersey cobblers mostly 2 80 Nebraska 2 70 Missouri combination grade 2 55 60 Idaho triumphs 2 90 3 00

Chicago Pru. S. Dept U. S New Jersey Nebraska Missouri Idaho

Grain market gains lift as government crop outlook expected

Augmented buying power showed in the grain markets with selling pressure light and prices advancing. Traders anticipate tomorrow’s government crop report may reduce yields for corn oats and spring wheat and note firmer securities supporting a buying stance. Wheat closed unsettled with small gains while corn oats and provisions posted modest rises.

Chicago

New York Cotton Futures Rise After Government Report

Trading strengthened after the government crop report as December futures climbed to around 10.16 cents a pound, up 23 to 25 points from earlier levels. Active months advanced, with futures closing steady 24 to 27 points higher and spot middling at 9.85 cents.

New York Co.ton

Spot Cotton Quiet in New Orleans on Aug Nine

Spot cotton closed quiet and steady in New Orleans with a 28 point gain. Sales totaled 20 while low middling priced at 9.22, middling 9.82, and good middling 10.22. Receipts reached 4,316 with stock at 686,394.

New Orleans

Cotton futures close steady gains across New York and New Orleans

In New York trading on August 8 9 10 the cotton market closed steady with gains of 24 to 27 points for OCT DEC JAN and MAY futures. Spot middling cotton in New York was quoted at 9.85. In New Orleans futures also closed steady with net advances of 24 to 28 points and a 9.92 to 10.27 range for several contracts.

New York New Orleans

Arizona Votes 3 to 1 to Repeal Prohibition

The Associated Press reports Arizona voters approved repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment by a three to one margin, joining 20 states moving toward a twenty first amendment. Missouri Texas Washington join upcoming ballots. no state has voted to retain prohibition.

Associated Press Arizona United States Michigan Missouri Texas Washington Wisconsin Rhode Island Wyoming New Jersey New York Delaware Nevada Illinois Indiana Massachusetts Connecticut New Hampshire Iowa California West Virginia Arkansas Alabama Tennessee Oregon Drys

Youngest State in the Union Highlighted from Phoenix Dispatch

The August 9 report from Phoenix emphasizes Arizona as the youngest admitted state, noting its rapid growth and evolving status within the union. The article outlines demographic shifts, economic expansion, and regional implications for politics and development.

Phoenix Ariz The Union

Roosevelt Appoints Board to Settle Labor Debates I

Roosevelt approves a joint industrial peace plan and forms a seven member board led by Senator Wagner to arbitrate disputes between labor and management. The panel includes William Green Leo Wolman John L. Lewis Gerard Swope and Louis Kirstein as part of a broader recovery effort.

F. M. Stephenson Hyde Park N. Y Roosevelt Wagner William Green American Federation of Labor Leo Wolman John L. Lewis Standard Oil of New Jersey Gerard Swope General Electric Co Louis Kirstein Boston White House Industrial Recovery Administration Industry Samuel Gompers Recovery Administration Robert F. Wagner Walter C. Teaxle Louis E. Kirstein National Labor Tribunal Pennsylvania Johnson Hugh S. Johnson National Tribunal Labor Tribunal Congress Senate New York Swope Kirstein George Berry Pressmen’s Union General Johnson

Aimee Mc Pherson Hutton and David Hutton May Reconcile in Los Angeles

Aug 9. Friends say divorce suit may be dropped after private talks in a downtown Los Angeles hotel. Hutton and the evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson discussed prospects of reconciliation. Hutton pursues vaudeville while McPherson plans revival meetings in Racine and Cedar Rapids. The couple’s counsel and managers briefed press on possible settlement.

Los Angeles Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton David L. Hutton Jr Hutton Racine Wis Cedar Rapids

Enid Prepares for Kiwanis District Convention

Enid Kiwanis gears up to host delegates from 115 clubs in Texas and Oklahoma for the district Kiwanis convention on September 3 4 and 5. The Enid club will parade in white uniforms with canes and black ties. The program includes religious service opening day and district officer led events with entertainment for women, sports, and social activities throughout.

ENID Texas Oklahoma

Thanking Friends for Kindness After Mother's Death

A family expresses gratitude for support after their mother and grandmother died at 77 in the home of her son W. R. Frazier. Survived by seven children, including J A Stephens Shawnee and J A Caldwell Manley Tex. Poignant poem notes her loss and faith. Written by granddaughters Mrs. D. E. Meek and Jewel Frazier.

W. R. Frazier J. A. Stephens Shawnee W. B. Taylor J. H. Wilson Rush Springs Oklo J. A. Caldwell Manley Tex Charley Frazier Bruce Frazier

Mulhall and Frederick Enter Wrong Santa Monica Flat

Actor Jack Mulhall and aviator Charles Frederick entered an apartment in Santa Monica canyon and were accused of battery after a mistaken intrusion. Mrs Fine, her sister, and others witnessed the scene before police arrived. They pleaded innocence and seek a jury trial set for August 31.

Hollywood Cal Jack Mulhall Charles KE. Frederick Santa Monica Canyon Morris Fine Fine Mulhall Frederick

Oklahoma farmers urged to use state bonded warehouses

Oklahoma cotton farmers were urged by Harry B. Cordell president of the board of agriculture to use state bonded warehouses if they expect higher cotton prices. The advisory was issued in Oklahoma City on August 9.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Harry B. Cordell Board of Agriculture

Japanese Chinese Clash Reported in Chahar and Jehol Fronts

Renewed Sino-Japanese hostilities in Chahar and Jehol were reported by a Chinese military communique. Japanese and Manchukuoan forces were advancing on Tolumoerh from Jehol, with Japanese aircraft bombing Tolumoerh and other border towns. Chinese authorities allege another breach of the Tangku demilitarized zone south of the Great Wall.

Peiping China Chahar Jehol Tolumoerh Great Wall North China

Adamowicz brothers crash during test flight in Harbor Grace

Benjamin and Joseph Adamowicz of Brooklyn and their assistant pilot Emil Birgen escaped injury after their transatlantic test flight from New York ended in a crash on the ground in Harbor Grace Newfoundland. The undercarriage was badly damaged and both landing wheels ripped off. The ship previously known as Liberty had flown to Denmark two years earlier. The crash halted the mission as winds swerved the plane into bushes.

Harbor Grace N. F Benjamin Joseph Adamowicz New York Emil Birgen Adamowicz Brooklyn N. Y Poland Otto Hillig Holger Hoirs Denmark

Oklahoma City Strike Leaders Plan Friday March

Leaders of a workers strike in Oklahoma City said they will march Friday on the executive mansion to press Governor Murray for higher pay. Ed gar Clemons, head of the strike committee, said they expected thousands to join and would demand action. City officials reported few workers had joined, with police at several sites driving off leaders attempting wildcat work stoppages. Clemons claimed recruitment was growing daily.

Oklahoma City Executive Mansion Murray Edgar Clemons Clemons

Large sums revert to state treasury in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City reports that state institutions returned 1 822 547 dollars in unexpended appropriations to the treasury at year end. Departments added 51 316. Budget Officer Ben Harrison noted the governor’s office held 145 883 with relief funds, plus specific amounts for Agriculture 346 033, Corporation Commission 25 962, Board of Education 46 525, Tax Commission 31 287, and District Courts 15 957. Institutions and amounts returned include State University and Medical...

Oklahoma City Treasury Ben Harrison Board of Agriculture Corporation Commission Board of Education Tax Commission State University and Medical

Thomas rebukes New York banker in open letter

Senator Thomas of Oklahoma charges Fred S. Kent federal reserve bank official imputed bad faith to President Roosevelt in a magazine article. He demands Kent resign, says Congress and the president are in accord and that Kent is at variance with the administration.

Washington CPA Fred S. Kent Foreign Exchange New York Federal Reserve Bank Roosevelt Thomas Oklahoma Congress Kent

Mining region relief rolls show little drop in July

Ottawa county officials report mining jobs rose by 2100 in July from a year earlier yet relief labor rolls for men and women remained largely unchanged. The data reflect broader employment gains but persistent need for relief work in the area around Miami Oklahoma.

Miami Okla Ottawa County

County Work Lists Remain Long with Thousands at Work

Ottawa county still holds about four thousand names on the made work lists. A J Lampkin former county clerk who took over duties from R F C in this county says he has not yet familiarized himself to compare. Mrs O C Weinhaner a clerk under Mr James states there has been no reduction in the lists since thousands have returned to work.

Ottawa County A. J Lon) Lampkin L. D. James O. C. Weinhaner

Johnson approves code of jewelers in federal labor move

Washington Aug 9. Johnson approved a new code for the retail jewelry industry effective immediately. All employees except skilled craftsmen will work a 40 hour week with minimum wages from 11 to 14 dollars depending on town size, plus a $1 differential for the southern section of the industry.

Washington Johnson

Cy Blanton Steady In Rematch With Joplin Miners

Cy Blanton pitched the Saints to a 4 to 2 win over the Joplin Miners as he allowed five hits in a Tuesday game after a rough stretch. The victory kept St Joseph in second place tied with Des Moines while the Topeka Senators led the league. Ossie Orwell and Leo Orocek homered for Bartlesville despite losses.

Associated Press Cy Blanton Joplin Miners St. Joseph Miners Saints McFarland Byron Humphries Des Moines Topeka Senators al Gizelbach Demons Bartlesville Broncs Bob House Petty Ossie Orwell Leo Orocek

Kansas Man Killed Near Toronto After Country Dance

P Joe C. Bressner aged 29 of Toronto Kansas died from knife wounds suffered at a country dance near Toronto early Sunday. The widow said he was attacked over an old grudge and did not identify the assailants. A suspect was reported held at Eureka.

Chanute Kan Joe C. Bressner Toronto Eureka

Striking Girls Move Picketing to Maryland Factory

Two hundred Beckowitz Shirt factory employees in Uniontown plan to close their plant as they shift picketing to Frostburg Maryland. The group boarded autos and trucks to protest and seek union recognition at the Frostburg site.

Uniontown Beckowitz Shirt Factory Lrostburg

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