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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1934

Page

3

Custer in custody after Idabel arrest and Farley speech

Custer, held on $40,000 bond, was turned over to U. S. marshal G. W. Olds in McCurtain county after arrest at an Idabel tourist camp. He suffered a leg wound and faces transfer to the federal jail in Muskogee. In Oklahoma City, Postmaster General Farley urged defense of recovery measures without abolishing government programs.

Lee Custer G. W. Olds U. S Custer Olds O. F. Stewart McCurtain C. M. Barnett Hugo Muskogee Texas Idabel Oklahoma City James A. Farley Fairpark Oklahoma Farley Roosevelt NRA CWA CCC Alreaay Post Office Department

Evangelist Askew Freed After Abduction Across Several States

North Carolina evangelist N. C. Askew was released in Nashville after being abducted last Tuesday. He described being moved by three men from Washington to Richmond, Raleigh, and other locations, forced to sleep, and robbed of $40 intended for church brick. He said the captors sought money and information on his contacts.

Nashville Tenn R. H. Askew North Carolina Washington Richmond Knoxville Askew Goldsboro Smithfield Raleigh Rose Aimee Semple McPherson Los Angeles Mrs. McPherson Elkin Lewis Lewis

Lord Voliva Sees End Near for Zion Followers

Zion Illinois leader Wilbur Glenn Voliva declares the Lord will come to Zion on September 19 during the Feast of Trumpets and warns the unfaithful will face destruction. He urges a 6 am gathering at Shiloh tabernacle to await the coming and marks opponents for hell.

Zion Ill Wilbur Glenn Voliva Shiloh Tabernacle Owell Voliva Hell Theodore Forby Judge Forby Elizabeth Amend Tabernacle

Government to buy and distribute huge meat relief stock

The relief effort for the drought drives will make the government the largest buyer and distributor of meat, owning up to 2,000,000,000 pounds of beef and 150,000,000 pounds of mutton. Culling will remove less desirable cattle, boosting livestock prospects for the future as private herds recover.

Washington AAA

AAA Wins Victory In Boston Court Over Milk Regulation

Federal Judge Hugh D McLelan issued a temporary injunction restraining Edward M Dwyer from interstate milk business. The AAA claims the ruling confirms its right to regulate milk prices and enforce Greater Boston sales area rules amid Dwyer's license revocation after a June hearing.

Boston Agricultural Adjustment Administration Hugh D. McLelan Edward M. Dwyer South Weymouth

Louisiana legislature endorses Long autocracy power

Huey P. Long gains sweeping control over elections courts and local government as the Louisiana legislature adjourns after a chaotic night. Security and press clashes mark the session while Long moves to launch a New Orleans probe and tighten state power in politics.

Baton Rouge Huey P. Long Louisiana Senator Long House Long National Guard State Bureau of Criminal Investigation Capitol

Bridge Collapse Hurts Dozens At Sulphur Wells Picnic

A suspension foot bridge over Little Barrow river at Sulphur Wells near Glasgow toppled during a third Sunday August picnic. About a score of picnickers suffered injuries from 20 feet falls. six in serious condition. Early reports of fatalities proved unfounded. The 150 foot bridge failed under heavy weight as youths swung on it.

Glasgow Little Barrow River Sulphur Wells

Plan For Fitts Oil Field Development To Be Submitted

Plans for the Fitts field will be submitted to operators and lease holders tomorrow at 2 PM in the Aldridge hotel banquet room. W. J. Armstrong expected, with an operators committee led by W. A. Delaney presenting a development and conservation plan.

Fitts Aldridge Hotel W. J. Armstrong W. A. Delaney Skelly Sinclair Ada News Boettcher Company Ada Ideal Cement Corp Oklahoma Portland Cement Company Charles Boettcher Denver Colo R. J. Morse Ideal Corporation Pontotoc County Church Lot Holdenville Sinclair Prairie Bishop Oil Co Brydia Fleetborn Oil Company P. A. Norris J. E. Lewis J. E. Crosbie Dawes Harden Magnolia

Parker named project director for sub marginal lands

Parker a Tulsa native and former Five Civilized Tribes superintendent has been named project director for the division of sub marginal lands in the Indian Bureau colonization setup. John Collier plans to buy 100000 acres in Oklahoma and create five more experimental colonies similar to Haskell and McCurtain counties. Preliminary plans include purchasing 34500 acres in Delaware County near Jay for cattle pastures.

Muskogee Okla Gabe Parker Tulsa Five Civilized Tribes Indian Bureau Parker John Collier Haskell Mec- Curtain Delaware County Jay

Federal Court 10 Try Bandit Suspect

Idabel August 18. Charged under federal bank robbery laws with looting the Morris County National Bank of Naples Tex of 1600 last July 2.

Federal Court Idabel Morris County National Bank Naples Tex

Stromboli Volcano Erupts With Lavas Pouring Down Slopes

Stromboli Volcano on Stromboli Island Italy erupted with two loud crashes sending burning rock down the mountain's eastern flank. The eruption was visible from Tropea on the mainland about 25 miles away with no immediate damage reported.

Stromboli Island Italy Mediterranean Tropea

Seed Loan Program Opens for Pontotoc Farmers

Pontotoc county farmers may apply for seed loans to prepare for winter pasture. County agent J. B. Hill says the emergency program lets a farmer borrow $1 per acre to sow wheat rye barley or other winter forage. Loans cover $3 per head monthly for cattle and $4 per head for work stock. Blank forms are en route from St. Louis to Ada for county use.

Pontotoc County J. B. Hill Ada St. Louis Hill

Gore lauds Roosevelt silver policy in currency debate

Senator Gore praised the administration for issuing currency against silver at 50 cents an ounce rather than the 1.29 dollar legal price. He warned that 1.29 in currency against 50 cent silver creates fiat money and urged standard money tied to metal value while stressing the need for stable units for international commerce.

Washington Gore D-Okla Roosevelt Thomas Treasury Treasury Department Federal Reserve

Will Buy Cattle in All Oklahoma Counties

The federal government plans to purchase cattle in every county in Oklahoma increasing the weekly quota to 24 000 head. Dr L J Allen of the bureau of animal husbandry cites isolated cases needing aid to help farmers survive. Inspections will cover two or three counties in small districts. Also approved are 100 work relief projects including wells a dam spillway at Henryetta lake river dredging near Poteau and water improvements at Wagoner.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma L. J. Allen Bureau of Animal Husbandry Carl Giles FERA Henryetta Lake Poteau River Poteau Wagoner

Greater returns for the amount invested

A classified ad highlights opportunities for higher returns on investment with practical guidance. It emphasizes value, efficiency, and careful selection of assets to maximize profits. Services or products are presented as avenues to grow wealth for readers seeking better yields.

Bottlers Win Sunday in Low-Scoring Baseball Duel

Coca Cola Bottlers Sunday defeated Kalihoma 6 to 6 with both teams totaling 12 hits and committing six errors. Noble pitched for the Bottlers with 11 strikeouts and Sails caught. Kalihoma's battery featured Bill and Hilger, who fanned nine.

Coca Cola Bottlers Kalihoma Noble Bill Hilger

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