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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1929
Page
4
Five Methodist Church officers in Durand Illinois were ordered by a jury to pay $20 000 damages to former pastor John J Logan Warren for defaming his name with immorality charges The trial spanned two hours with Warren denying the accusations and appealing by prosecutors.
The report praises Commander Byrd as the only person to fly over both poles and contrasts his Antarctic South Pole flight with Amundsen and Scott's earlier treks. It notes the lengthy journeys, dangers, and the use of modern tech, then shifts to Oklahoma Portland cement safety records, highlighting days without off time accidents and a goal of five for 1929.
Ralph Fleagle condemned Lamar gang leader offers $10 000 in cash to two Denver county jail inmates to assist his escape. The plan involved a hiding place and was discovered after a note was secreted in a plate return. Fleagle was moved from Denver jail to Lamar jail as authorities pursue the case.
The Ada scene features shopping visits by Mrs. Lloyd Pinnick and Miss Nola Linsford and multiple church and social gatherings. Funeral rites for J. T. Ray and a five year old child are reported, with interments at Prairie View and East Hill cemeteries. Local residents host, visit, and travel for holidays.
Governor Morgan F. Larson announced that Dwight W. Morrow American ambassador to Mexico will be named United States senator for New Jersey after he returns from the London naval disarmament parley. Larson also disclosed a letter naming David Baird Jr. to fill the vacancy created by Walter Edge’s resignation. Baird’s commission as senator was issued today.
Bodies of Mr. and Mrs. J R Bowman found at their farm home south of Pilot Point in Denton county. The man had his throat cut and the woman beaten, with blood on the back porch suggesting a struggle. Found by Bowman’s stepchildren returning from Thanksgiving. Justice of the Peace J A ???
Ideal equipment for terracing work on view at Henderson Machine Show Ada Oklahoma at Tenth and Constant. Sold to highest bidder at 1 PM Wednesday December 4 at the Henderson Machine Shop Co. C. Roberts.
Clarence West commander of the Norman Howard post and Gardner Braly county commander are expected to depart today for Oklahoma City for a two day meeting of state commanders and adjutants. Additional Legion members may be sent from Ada. Major Bod-
An advertisement extols CYCLONE roofing shingles as durable and wind resistant after installation. It asserts the long fibre treated asphalt composition and slate color coating prevent curling or blow-offs, claiming no CYCLONE roof has failed on the job.
The new national commander will be the principal speaker at the meeting, delivering the keynote address and set to outline upcoming organizational priorities. Local attendees expect remarks on leadership changes and strategic goals.
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