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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1929
Page
4
A former New York newspaperman, critical of U S governance and liberties, plans to renounce America and live in Europe. The column mocks his motives, predicts a rough reception abroad, and notes his money and attitude as factors in exile.
The Ada area recalls the Camp Coffman Scout outing narrated by Harry Miller. W. J. Coffman led fund drives in 1921, aiding camping and activities with meals, crafts, and religious services. Scouts earned merit badges, praised leaders, and thanked local families and businesses for support. The report highlights camp life, notable cooks, demonstrations, and caution on malaria and typhoid.
The speaker praises sweet clover for pasturing and soil building and expects about 8000 pounds of seed by season end. Mrs. Creager notes milking 26 cows and 50 to 75 hogs, crediting cows for survival. Dr. Granger and partner market 12 cows and 100 pounds of butter weekly while feeding 100 hogs. Rose family notes milk, hogs, chickens with July receipts of 244 dollars and 75 acres of sweet clover.
In Miami Oklahoma four prisoners overpowered night jailer Walter Walker last night and fled. One man, James Reed, was recaptured in a corn field near Fairland after a pursuit that ended when he was shot in the right foot. The others remained at large as a gunfight near a doorway sent a bullet ricocheting into a window.
Washington Aug. 10. Chairman Smoot of the Senate Finance Committee announced the definite abandonment of the sliding scale sugar tariff as a substitute for the flat increase proposed in the House tariff bill. The Utah senator said he had decided to ditch the flexible rate plan after sounding out the senate.
John Irwin county commissioner and early oil operator in Bartlesville and Washington county died from an accidental gunshot in his home. A .45 pistol fell from a wall scabbard while he reached for an item on a shelf. the bullet entered the groin and headed upward, lodging in the ceiling. Funeral services are planned for Monday. he left a widow and three daughters.
The criminal court of appeals refused to extend the time for L. L. Calloway to obtain sufficient bond after a Wynnewood bank robbery conviction. Bond set at 35000. securities offered valued about 80000 but only 18600 approved. Appeal filed in July 1928. attorneys had not filed briefs to support contentions.
In Lakehurst New Jersey residents did not all applaud the arrival of the Graf Zepp. Birds had inhabited the hangar caves and nests were swept away in preparation for the visitor.
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