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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1922

Page

3

Haskell Urges Unified Democratic Victory in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Governor candidate Charles N. Haskell, speaking by message read to the state Democratic convention, urges unity after a close primary. He refuses to lead a personal political machine and emphasizes democratic principles, public welfare, and the need for party cohesion from Atlantic to Pacific.

Oklahoma City Okahoma Charles N. Haskell My. Haskell Haskell Democratic Party Oklahoma Cann Fou Oyar Sech Hhe Atlantic Pacific

Riverbend Wildcat Set for Oil Field Test Near Konawa

Drilling on a test well named riverbend wildcat in Seminole county near Konawa is scheduled to start this week. The operator H F E Ozman of Oklahoma City and O C Mwing of Burkburnett lead the effort on a 2960 acre block in the Canadian river bend. If needed, drilling will extend to 7700 feet with higher producing sands anticipated. Geological reports on the structure are said to be favorable.

Belse Field H. F E. Ozman Oklahoma City O. C. Mwing Horseshoe Bend Canadian River Konawa Seminole County Pottawatomia County Orman Lake

College Bred Baby Entered in State Fair Better Babies Show

Stillwater Oklahoma. The state fair better babies contest will feature David I an orphan from the Oklahoma Children's Home who grew up in the Home Builders cottage and later joined the School of Home Economics at Oklahoma A & M College. Ella Nora Miller leads the entry effort hoping for a prize and wider recognition for the home economics program.

College Stillwater Oklahoma Fiay Reize School of Ho Economics M. College David I AS and Mrs School of Home Economies Oklahoma Children's Home Sivt Southwest United States Tulsa David II Ella Nora Miler School of Home Economics

State seeks gin tourist ground to prevent mishaps

Figures from the industrial commission show gin mishaps and costs, including 375 dollars, with leads to safety concerns for cotton gins. Murphy warns about unguarded flywheels and cages, urging repairs and safety improvements to prevent fatal injuries. Local efforts push for park facilities, trail expansion, and tourism infrastructure to boost Ada’s role as a regional hub.

Remove Guards From Railroad Shops Tuesday

Fort Worth Texas August 15 1929 All armed guards on the Frisco railroad property in Fort Worth were removed today and such duty left to United States marshals No further necessity for them was the reason given by the railroad for the step in taking off armed guards Rail unions expressed pleasure at the action Reports from Ada indicate Frisco guards there had been taken off No trouble reported from striking workers and railroad men believed guards were no longer needed Two guards in the yards at Ada were also removed Monday.

Fort Worth Tex Frigeo Pt. Worth United States Marshals Adam Francis Ada

Labor Day Picnic Planned by Ada Labor Groups

A Labor Day celebration is set for September 4 and 5 at Glenwood Park Ada with speeches, possible parade, and invited labor organizations from nearby towns. Statewide speakers and additional events may be arranged, artiller y band possible, with visual features and music planned.

Glenwood Park Ralph W. O Ada

Ada Teachers To Work On Degree

City teachers plan an extension class with East Central College to pursue degree credits. Professor A L Pentem will head the extension department, and classes will meet weekly with department heads and college instructors guiding math science and arts courses for teachers seeking degrees.

A. Lingeheld East Central A. L. Pentem Wuld Linselveld Baward Davis R. 3. Newcomb Hugh Norris Misan Aliee Francis Ida Hoover A. MacMillan McCormick T. R. Robinson Prof Nelson Moiloy and Trot John ZinmMensnen

Assault at Steedman Church fines set in case

Bob Allison of Steedman pled guilty to four charges after a disturbance at a Steedman revival meeting conducted by Rev. R. E. Brothers and Rev. J. A. Williams. He paid fines totaling 155.20 and faced additional charges for disturbing a religious meeting. A separate item notes the marriage of Miss Ethel Moss to Virgil Williams in Ada and their quiet ceremony.

Justice of the Peace H. J. Brown Bob Allison Steedman Allison Rev. R. E. Brothers Ada Rev J. A. Williams Royal Isaeac L. M. Hilton Royal Isaac Tranc Hilton Steedsman Hare Ninth Street

Governor Frees Wrongly Convicted Man in 1921 Robbery Case

Governor J B A Robertson pardoned John Lewis of Durant Bryan county after doubts arose about the 1921 trial identification by the jury judge sheriff and prosecuting attorney. Lewis then 24 had served one year for robbery and assault with intent to kill. A Durant druggist later reported two boys in the store during a nighttime return.

Oklahoma City John Lewis Durant Bryan County J. B. A. Robertson Lewis

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