Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Ada Weekly News in Ada, Oklahoma

We have 1,673,976 pages in Oklahoma

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1932

Page

3

Stillwater district elects officials in annual farm event

Cache Newman of Granite to Greer county is chosen white person on the first ballot after a three way race for president. Louise Wilken of Carter county wins junior treasurer on the second ballot. Miss Seatrine Terry of Atles Bryan County is named secretary. The gathering features kitchen improvements and community projects with Mrs Lee Scroggins praised for a well arranged Cedar Grove kitchen. Several county representatives and neighbors attend activities including rural improvement displays and plans for future county events.

Oklahoma Cache Newman Granite Greer County J. O W. Hayes Beckham County Clit Pernal Tellet Misa Seatrine Terry Atles Bryan Juunty Wis Wis Cheer Serre Uaey Trewaurer Misa Louise Wilken Carter County Wan Chu Felewily Lee Scroggins Cedar Grove Club Kitchin Stillwater Bn Restrance Mires Moran Bane Fletaon Daher Charley's Poundag Uae Dhe Caine Chen Thiers Condred Thom Calley Angie Teesatiay Ieee Voss Paull Mion Mare Aus John Laos Gari Werdeden Chase Heemettoy

Livestock Markets Show Mixed Oklahoma City and Chicago Data

Oklahoma City notes cattle priced around 7.00 with calves scarce while hogs and sheep offer modest activity. Chicago wheat and corn futures swing on export and stock moves as cotton gains pace in New Orleans with spot prices steady amid active trading and weekly crop signals. Major entities include Oklahoma City market terms, Chicago grain trends, and New Orleans cotton shifts.

Oklahoma City Otendys Winstriers Clinton HoGas Texan Daitl Allan Hardy New Orleans Aus Oa Holla Naking Oew Hieha Ward Geetuber Fase

Pursued robber abandons loot in Oklahoma bank heist

In Shidler, Oklahoma, a lone robber held up the American Exchange State Bank, forced five inside to the floor, entered the vault, and escaped with an undetermined sum before abandoning the loot near Foraker. Several bank officers aided the pursuit, with a posse closing in as the robber fled northeast toward Parakee in an automobile.

Ponca City American Exchanse State Bank Shidler Gqsaze Triaing Shota Robebery Paraker John Casselman Elmo Nfoster Joe Norman Teak Mragz Elbert Lelatnger

Oklahoma Republicans Form 264 Precincts in County

Oklahoma City Aug 6 Republicans and A Gray Glimer county chairman announced formation of 264 precincts in Oklahoma County and discussed plans for a central committee meeting. The event follows a general election in November and signals an effort to mobilize the party with a proposed 50 000 Republican clubs.

Oklahoma City Ate Noosevelt-Garner Eluna al- Impast Oklahoma County Trepublicans A. Gray Glimer Enuhty Mectios

Frantz Saved Oil for State School Land Fund

PONCA CITY August 10 It was Frank Frantz Tulsa territorial governor who saved the school land fund money for the future state of Oklahoma by issuing a proclamation backed by Berkey and Wenner. Berkey tore down the proclamation but the action redirected oil royalties from school lands, creating over 20 million dollars in revenue. Milliken faced potential court action but was not brought to trial. local officials reported on veterans and civic activities as part of annual reports.

Ponca City Frank Frantz Tulsa Oklahoma Ben Berkey Guthrie State of Oklahoma Prantz Millken Cleveland Pawnee J Cin Frantz Weon Wenner Frants Urea Ohio Buckeye Ife Denny Herkey Miyor Tuthele Erantz Berkey Shamrock Sauld Wenner Berley Mike Beckey Noeton Abe Derkey Hinds Plocr Milliken Pawnee Fel Gray United States Court United States Gray Weld Jxerond Harold Conatant Rance Gaither Street Davis Serjeant Cat Arma Mercy Armstrong Luke Dodd Busens Auptiatus Augutus Dodd Stonewall Rott Aten Ada Tha Osenr Harold Constant Interstana Vine World le Wall Pail Norrell Mare Kewee

Jones elected 10 head legion post

At the annual meeting of Norman Howard post of the American Legion in Segion hall Tuesday night Alvis Jones was elected post commander. About one hundred members attended the meeting with representatives from outposts at Stonewall Rott and Lawrence present. Val Crawford was elected first vice commander and Wrig Reith was noted.

Norman Howard Post Segion Hall Alvis Jones Miletias Stonewall Rott and Lawrence Val Crawford Wrig

Nine July Fires Investigated by City Fire Dept

July fires reported to the city fire department influenced by July heat, with Buildings and contents valued at 16150 and another estimate of 586 for buildings and contents. A suspect pair linked to a grocery store burglary was questioned after a false alarm and a later tip, amid claims of race-based suspicions.

Ed ‘Tealey Jose AL Teast Niveteguth Johnston

Hoover Observes His 58th Birthday Quietly

Washington. Aug 10. President Hoover marked his 58th birthday with little fanfare and a long workday at the desk. A cake was baked and illuminated, while a 40,000-signature birthday card arrived by rail car. Mrs Hoover kept to routine as Boy Scout groups visited, and Ernest Daley Chase of Winchester arranged the card signatures with Mollie Carron, the president’s first schoolteacher, among signers.

Washington Hoover Hls Tle Rovernota Ernest Daley Chase Winchester Mass Ais Mollie Carron Weat Jaws Boy Scouts Nrooklin

Chickens In Henryetta Feeds Nuggets From Abandoned Well

A Henryetta housewife found two small nuggets in chickens bought at a local meat market. The market owner learned a seller had taken a cupful of nuggets from the crown of chickens on his property, believed to originate from an abandoned salt well where the birds scratched.

Henryetta Alte

Estimating This Year’s Grain Crops by Agriculture Dept

Washington Aug. 10. Estimates by the department of agriculture show corn production at 2,819,791,000 bushels, wheat around 7,? and other spring wheat and oats figures all down from last year. The report compares current forecasts with earlier month projections and last year’s outputs, noting shifts in winter and spring wheat totals.

Washington Ue Department of Agriculture Duran

Bullington Named Republican Gubernatorial Candidate in Texas

Orville Bullington of Wichita Falls won the Republican nomination for Texas governor in the run off campaign set for August 27. He is an attorney, Republican national committeeman, and convention delegate who supported the party platform and call for strict enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment.

Dallas Tex Orville Bullington Wiehita Falls Republican Gubernatoriny Texas Fas Ae Texas-Oklahoma Dullington Th. &. Sterting Michua A. Pergitann Woolin Rovertier Mullington

Cotton Advances S12 Per Bale This Week

New Orleans reports cotton prices jumping to about 12 per bale this week, rising nearly 10 percent from six weeks ago. Advances are helped by improved stock conditions and weather, with strong demand and harvest progress cited as supporting factors.

New Orleans Aus Aarp Dean Cher Lyles Gero Beard

Pleas Of Guilty In District Court

Judge Orel Pun to hear more guilty pleas by Tuesday as jurors return. James Melton accepts a guilty plea to grand larceny and burglary in the first degree, receiving five years on each count to run concurrently. Charley Marsey pleads guilty to robbery of Clyde Tally home and gets seven years. Houston Myers admits burglary of an alien store and receives three years. Roy Davis pleads guilty to two forgery counts and gets five years on each count, to run concurrently.

Orel Trnal James Melton Galt Charley Marsey Tven Houston Myers Roy Davis

Norman boy held in fatal shooting of neighbor

Norman Oklahoma August 10 A 11 year old farm boy is held for the fatal shooting of his neighbor, 38 year old Erk hart following a quarrel over land. Coroner Lucien Wilson says Erkhart threatened the boy’s family. The boy’s parents James and Mrs Norton testified and were questioned. The Nortons had married at Fort Smith Arkansas. Erkhart came to Norman from Seminole in February.

Norman Okla Aue Eorze Norton Erkhart Hla Lucien W. Wilson Young Norton James Norton Nortons Fort Smith Ark Seminole

Germany imposes drastic decree to restore order

Fragmented dispatch details a new emergency decree by the German cabinet led by Chancellor von Papen and President von Hindenburg authorities seek to quell rioting and political unrest with the death penalty in extrema. The plan aims to curb sabotage, protect the state, and restore stability amid violent clashes and bombings.

Germany Pwo Hontha Bnitbinss Chamcelor Franz van Papen von Uiherburg Mast Prageli Gerd

No. 6 man en route home from Tika to Cement City pauses at Atoka dune

An eyewitness describes a shooting at a dune near Atoka involving No 6, who had left Cement City for a hymn at Atoka. He ran as bullets flew, and Atoka officers planned to question him, though he recalls nothing about who fired or who was hit.

Cement City Tika Atoka

Oklahoma tax cut foes gasoline price hike fears

WW Dr Tumphress of the state tax commission opposes a proposed 2 cent per gallon gasoline tax cut. He warned the move would destroy the state's road program and accused supporters and company officials of wholesale profiteering in fuel pricing.

Oklahoma City Aus CP Vikoroun Tumphress State

Japan Pressures Over U S Speech At New York

Tokyo protests after Secretary of State Stimson criticizes Japan in a New York speech. Tokyo cables report cautious Tokyo view while Geneva talks reflect Western tension over Asia policy and possible U S representations to Washington.

Tory O Jieners Fopelen Anki Tha Chibadey Washbictni Seid Bilindon New York Jagan Tetion i Mags Dewis Sthuptonts Akdrest Council Foreign Office Econ Daftentia Washington Japan

Oklahoma City warns on forged documents to aid prison breaks

Governor Murray directed criminal court stays of execution and notified wardens to tighten controls after four inmates escaped using forged papers. The order targets forged documents and death sentences on Earl Quilon and others pending appeals from district court actions.

Oklanoma City Ang Murray Kan Earl Quilon Wiestay County District Court Derste Amt Zexka Grifthi Mackwell School McDotall Amt Chari Latimer

Singens Invited to Rocky Chapel Event

All day progr am and dinner at Rocky Chapel nine miles south of Ads on Sunday August 14. The committee invites everyone to attend and bring guests especially loggers, with plenty of dinner provided.

Rocky Chapel Ads

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mira Etetisini Newa A. Gm Lipomnids Gabe George Edine Grove Vestine Caliplettan Mra NLA Wilson Asta Baute A Walla Kitch Robinson Kansas Osteeker Conder Atenas Ehaden Wong Dane Chalee Jewer Gaalliy Pradece Chhcagd Herris Settle Wrens Centrae Peor Frurlainy Peentyin Tyre Cophlers Naot Wonthy Braska U.S Conain Minnesota Chicago Bilan East Catinn Ateady Salya Ava Wilvaneen Asis Pine Aetoler Fae New Yalu Fur Inne Wiis Actman Siddtler Maraker Nortly Taheesa Silidler Ags Hung Forte Norte Foraker Jatin Cavaehman Vicw Blino Hester Tewis Gwe Frantz Jones Legion Bullington Hitler Neulin Wien Noude Nba Sagle Deri Power Merlin Argin Americl Demain Dinette von Bane AL Seldenbers Reichsbanner AL Mariesburg Club Catal Injarbe Haa Greiade Gro Stimgon Geneva Tokyo Council On Forelen Res Intiana Far East Slimson Udlala Slinsons Tun Matreloila Vitolia Stimaon Ttn Leaine von Arceptut Pelfey Din Janine Peraltod Singens
Search Courier

Search the Ada Weekly News Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Ada Weekly News?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication