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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1938

Page

5

County Commissioners Approve Budget Increase for County Government

The Ponjotee County board approved the estimate of needs for all county departments with several requesting higher funds. Major items include a biennial audit, higher sheriff radio station costs, and added staff for the county agent and treasurer offices. Several offices hold steady or show modest increases, while the county judge and charity budgets rise. The proposed budget moves to the excise board for consideration, then to the state auditor for approval before the protest period.

Board of County Ponjotee Excise Board State Auditor F. J. Templeton Charles Porter Oklahoma City Bill Bevers Sheriff Office Ada Police Department Sheriff's Office Stonewall and Allen Justice of the Peace Justice Courts Ada Ac County District Court Heanch WPA Richard Blam Stonewall Board of Commissioners Sam Templeton and Porter

Teeming Japanese Cities Darkened By Rumors Of Wings

A lengthy report outlines county and charity budgets with increases for hospital care, maintenance for the poor, and health unit funding. It notes a reduction in fair grounds improvement funds and details tax and advertising expenditures, billing audits, and anticipated budget processes in Ada area.

Orient Supreme Court Free Fair Improvement Fund Ada Highway 99 City County Health Unit City of

Pepsi Cola Seeks Restraining Order Against Coca Cola

Pepsi Cola files in Queens Supreme Court for a restraining order to stop Coca Cola and its affiliates from interfering with Pepsi Cola, its subsidiaries, and licensees nationwide. A concurrent petition with the US Patent Office seeks to challenge the Coca Cola trademark validity. The filing emphasizes the alleged harm from the Coca Cola marks.

Pepsi-Cola Coca-Cola United States Pepsi-Cola Company Plains Coca-Cola Company Dlaintaff Pepsi- Cola O' Brien Driskall and Raftery Wallam O'Brien Albany Coca- Cola Corporation New York State Queens County Supreme Court Pepsi- Cola Company Cocadly Company U. S Washington Coca+Cola Coca Cola

Car and patrol boat collision reported at waterfront

A coast guard patrol boat named US S Crawford was anchored at a waterfront location when a car smashed through a fence and crashed onto the deck. Two occupants of the car were arrested on intoxicating charges and damages to the vessel were estimated at zero.

Buffalo W. Y

County Eyes Big Highway Fund Cut and New Community Building

County officials advance a lean budget with highway funds likely cut by over 100000 and a plan to share a new community building with the City of Ada. The plan envisions the WPA project and salvaged fire station materials, plus offices for welfare, health, and county agents, saving rent costs.

Elam Works’ Progress Administration of Public Works Administration Joan Heath Unit J. H. Poyor Public Works and Property Excise

Oklahoma City Probe Focuses on Voter Registration

Assistant County Attorney John Eberle plans to subpoena X K Knight in an inquiry into vote registration conditions. County election board secretary G Blakeney will consult state officials on changes to antiquated election laws. Flows of residence claims cited amid investigation into registered letters to voters.

Oklahoma City John Eberle K. L. Knight Rooming House G. Blakeney J. William Cordell State Election Board Blakeney R. B. Lloyd Tale Eberle W. 5 Scott

Precincts Returned Mail Adresses Unknown

Precincts were returned mailed addressee unknown with a small number marked Moved no address.

Anniversary of Key Birth Sparks Anthem Debate

Washington August 9 UPI marks the 168th birthday of Francis Scott Key, author of the Star Spangled Banner. Historians at the Library of Congress note the song’s contested origins, its uncertain national status until 1931, and debates over its musical lineage and key signature.

Washington UPI Francis’ Scott Key Library of Congress Fort McHen Key Capitol Hum Congress

Oklahoma City man killed crossing Mattoon street

Oklahoma City man Heenan, a lease man for Hivenan-Coe Oil Co., was struck and killed while crossing a Mattoon Illinois street. He was born in Perry and died at age. His body will be returned for funeral services in Tulsa Thursday. Survivors include a sister, Mrs Doyle, of Tulsa.

Oklahoma City Mattoon William Heenan Heenan Hivenan-Coe Oil Co Perry Doyle Tulsa

Fasting Healed Hay Fever Claim Made by George McKenna

Detroit August report says George McKenna, after surviving a 40 day fast that cut weight from 150 to 90 pounds, believes his immunity to hay fever is permanent. He previously challenged skeptics to visit in August to test the claim and now asserts he will never suffer hay fever again.

Detroit George McKenna McKenna Inquirers

Time I Suffered And Felt Unfit To Work

A fragment from a personal note describes severe suffering restricting work. The writer insists they are not seen suffering by others and mentions feeling like a million, while noting fingers crossed for relief. No concrete events or dates are provided.

Prominent Couple Victims Of Blaze

Tuxeng Park Aug 9 Prominent in eastern society Mr and Mrs William Z Adee were burned to death in a mansion fire. Their 21 month old son George Adee survived thanks to a nurse maid Lillian Henson and firefighter Anthony Ross who saved the child. The nurse and the baby’s rescue left them injured, while the couple perished. The report also notes a historical anecdote about Augustus Caesar’s secretary.

Tuxeng Park William Z. ‘Adee George Adee Anthony Ross

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