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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1933
Page
2
Confessions reportedly tied to the Uroghel kidnapping case, with names withheld to prevent reprisals. authorities note gunfire and ongoing investigations as residents seek answers and security.
Federal agent Frank Blake says five suspects including R G Shannon and Harvey Bailey confessed in the Dallas case. The confessions will go to the Oklahoma City grand jury, with safety measures to protect witnesses and co defendants. Authorities target George Kelly and Albert Bates as other suspects, while pursuing bond reductions for the Shannon group.
Rev. Ivan J. Young selected as new pastor of the First Christian church Ada beginning September 1 succeeding Rev. Leslie G. Smyth who resigned for ill health. Young known for seven years of service at Cushing brings strong civic ties and many friends. He and family will reside at the church parsonage 105 East Thirteenth Street.
Oklahoma City August 21 The district attorney Herbert K Hyde announced the government has sufficient evidence to convict all suspects in the Urschel kidnapping without using Charles Urschel or two other witnesses. A federal grand jury will convene to indict 11 suspects, led by Harvey Bailey and Alfred Tates, with trials likely in September.
At Glenwood Park, 5 to 15 boys work mowing, weeding, and park care to earn swims at the American Legion pool. The program, started by Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson, gives priority to first time workers and reduces park upkeep costs while promoting summer activities. Vesper services Sundays at 4 30 draw crowds with music by W A Hill’s county band and speakers from local churches.
In Little Rock Arkansas on August 21 state Bank Commissioner Wasson ordered banks to limit cash on hand to one percent of deposits. Excess cash must be time locked and banks may shutter doors or station two armed guards while two large insurers agreed to cover cash under the rules. Some banks may seek special permission to exceed the limit.
The emergency hog program will start Wednesday in Chicago Omaha St Paul Sioux City Kansas City and St JosephMo through the Agriculture Adjustment Administration. Purchases cover five million pigs and sows with price schedules by weight class and a $4 premium on sows over current quotes. Runts and razor backs will not be bought.
Oklahoma City reports 205727 ballots cast in August 15 election after Harper county tally. Constitutional amendment to limit ad valorem taxes won by about nine to one, equalization board repeal by two to one, cigarette tax repeal by narrow margin. County results: amendment yes 184623 no 20739. equalization 134882 yes 67779. cigarette tax 120863 yes 1981 no.
Washington announces an allotment of 3,052,051 dollars for additional public works projects. Included are 2,272,051 dollars for an addition to the Marine Hospital at Stapleton New York and 70,000 dollars for nine erosion control nurseries in Mandan North Dakota Woodward Oklahoma Cheyenne Wyoming Elsberry Missouri Silverhill Alabama Hays Kansas North Platte Nebraska Ames Iowa and one in North Carolina to be located later with 150,000 dollars to the Bureau of Fisheries.
Washington August 21 L P Hugh S. Johnson recovery administrator said he would surrender his post when the NRA program is sufficiently advanced for him to return to his regular business. He hopes to do so this year while Baruch and Roosevelt support the plan.
Rufus Ridling, 56, an Osage county convict serving a two year term for a statutory offense, was killed in the state prison yard when guard R J Ritchie fired toward a prisoner who appeared to draw a pistol. The shot rebounded, striking Ridling in the head as he worked nearby. Investigators called the shooting accidental.
Frederick E. Murphy of the Minneapolis Tribune said at the international wheat conference that the United States will not dump its surplus even if no agreement is reached. He noted the aim to keep prices reasonable and mentioned plans for tariff barrier questions and an international advisory board with likely headquarters in London.
Five Rockingham county mills closed for a week after a federal processing tax and tax code raised textile prices and dried up orders. The Hannah Pickett mills one and two Entwhistle number one and Pee Dee mills one and two will reopen next Monday.
Detroit August 19 Henry Ford remains silent on the auto code being drafted by the national recovery administration and other major manufacturers. Ford reportedly did not sign the tentative agreement and was not at Washington hearings. Sources say he will likely push wages and hours higher than the proposed code once adopted. Ford previously returned to a five day forty hour week on August 5 after a period of six days forty seven hours.
The Federal Emergency Administration grants New York 3 million dollars for unemployment relief and Oklahoma 312 514 dollars. New York receives one federal dollar per three spent in Q2 and Oklahoma on April and May spending. Total federal grants reach 134 706 767 across states and territories from the 500 million fund.
In Montana Wyoming and New Mexico heavy snow and rain hit the region. MacDonald pass west of Helena reported six inches of snow along the continental divide. Helena saw two and a half inches of rainfall breaking a long dry spell.
Vienna reports indicate Chancellor Dollfuss pressed Mussolini to unite European powers against German interference via broadcasts in Austria. The Riccione communique notes Italy Austria Hungary alignment and Danubian stability within the four power pact context.
The Ada NRA survey to count extra employees hired by merchants reached 246 signers after Saturday update. General remarks by T G Kelly reassure leaders Roosevelt and Johnson aim to help compliant small businesses. Gandhi ends eight day fast after release from custody in Poona India.
In a Sunday Ada doubleheader the Independents faced Bebee and Byars with both games going to extra innings. Ada won 4-3 in ten, Brecheen fanning 15 for Byars while Dally Eaves struck out 13. In the second game Ada led early, Bebee tied late, and Roy Bryant stole three bases during the Oilers’ half. Umpires were Rains and Roach. The piece also notes citizenship details from Towanda, Pa.
Seven men are known to have drowned in a terriffic norheaster that battered the Jersey coast. Coast guardsmen battled to rescue others as boats were swept ashore from Absecon to Cape May. Four bodies were recovered including Capt. Theodore Van Sant and Louis Williams. others feared missing include Richard Bruner Wilbur Lukens and Harold Litchen.
Prohibition could be voted out of the constitution by November 8 as twenty two states have already approved the twenty first amendment repealing the eighteenth. With 26 states needed for repeal additional election dates include Texas August 26 Washington August 29 Vermont September 5 Maine September 11 Maryland Minnesota Colorado September 1 Idaho New Mexico September 19 Florida October 10 Utah North and South Carolina Pennsylvania and Ohio November 7.
A list of subscribers contributes 2.50 or less to honor A. L. McNinch Route 1 Stonewall for bringing in the first cotton bale of the 1933 season. The bale was crowned on Will Rollow property near Franks. Local businesses and individuals donated small sums, including banks, hardware firms, depots, theaters, and drug stores.
The Heinz company reports a 34.8 percent payroll rise at its Pittsburgh plant since May 1 with 11,000 to 12,000 total employees company wide. Business growth prompted the hiring surge, adding new workers almost daily and pushing Pittsburgh share toward a new high.
Boston bull terrier SEATTLE-Dawn chewed a bridge lamp cord at Mrs. Joseph O'Hare's home and was severely burned about the mouth. She ran from the house and vanished.
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