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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1926
Page
2
Lydia and Kent mock gentle Margery while caring for Patience in a beach drama. The children scheme a wreck, rescue attempts, and a perilous boating moment revealing class tensions and pretend heroism among Lydia Kent Margery and Patience at the shore.
Lydia and Kent rescue Margery who cannot swim after she falls overboard during a river outing. Amid accusing voices from Mrs Marshall, Lydia explains Margery’s fear of water and class snobbery, while Amos and Lizzie defend Lydia as the scene tests family loyalties.
The 8 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. B. McAnally is being treated with rabies serum after a dog bite. The dog was killed and its head sent to Norman for rabies testing, with results expected in two weeks. The incident occurred near the McAnally home as the child played. investigators seek info on other possible victims.
A. C. Alexander may resign as chairman of the Republican state committee in Oklahoma. D. B. Malernee of Walters is named as likely successor amid behind the scenes support from Harreld and Benedict. Official word awaited. confirmation withheld as factions dispute the pick.
The article argues for upper river reservoirs to curb Mississippi floods by using Canadian and Cimmaron basins and Washita study. It links flood reduction to irrigation water, cites Oklahoma led cooperation with several states, and notes political shifts in party leadership.
A summer biology camp near Blue River in Johnston County grows into a permanent East Central College program. The three week course collected thousands of specimens for college use, credits were earned, and a co-ed camp is planned next year under instructors M. P. Hatchett and J. Gilman Mackin with thanks to local helpers Dr Rogers Farran and Clark.
A Midland Valley passenger train bound for Wichita crashed head on with a switch engine from the Kansas Oklahoma and Gulf line in Muskogee’s Midland Valley yards about 9 30 this morning. Fourteen people were injured, two seriously, and was treated at local hospitals. The two engineers and firemen escaped with minor injuries.
A brief reflection notes that living in America offers belonging and removes foreigner status, highlighting a sense of national familiarity and inclusion.
Ardmore dispatch reports promoter activity for a line from Ardmore to Lubbock with meetings held in Ardmore Vernon and others. If real, Santa Fe would back the route from Ringling to Waurika Wichita Falls toward Lubbock, shortening Texas Oklahoma access to California by hundreds of miles, with Ringling anticipated to be acquired by Santa Fe after ICC approval.
In Ada this week representatives of large oil companies and independent players toured the Bebee pool. They foresee major development with four new locations near LaSalle well and many more wells planned this fall and winter. Pipelines are in place as drilling accelerates with rigs at Rebee field, Humble area, Stringer place, Nance interests and Rayburn east of Ada ready to spud or drill deeper.
Fifty one Columbia University law seniors failed the course as reported, highlighting a surprising academic setback in the school's final year.
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