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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1937

Page

5

Souvenir of effort to kidnap Kaiser located after 19 years

Former Captain Leland S. McPhail tells how an ash tray once owned by Kaiser Wilhelm II was captured by eight American WWI soldiers in 1919. The ash tray's journey from Amerongen to the United States became a curious symbol of their audacious plan and subsequent laughter across the world.

Kaiser Leland S. McPhail Grand Rapids McPhail Cincinnati Reds Luke Lea Nashville North Carolina Asheville Thomas P. Henderson Franklin, Tenn Elsworth Brown Chattanooga Dan Reilly Tennessee State Highway Department Owen Johnson Franklin Tenn Egbert Haile Texas Marmaduke Clokey Knoxville T. H. Alexander Saturday Evening Post Luxembourg Amerongen Holland Paris Belgium Lea Senate Whitlock Count von Bentinck von Bentinck

Furlong Bryan Family Visit Thanksgiving in Duncan

Mr and Mrs W S Furlong and their sons W S and Joe Bryan spend Thanksgiving Day at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Sawyer in Duncan.

W. S. Furlong and Sons W. S Joe Bryan Charles Sawyer Duncan

Barbara Woods Spends Thanksgiving with Anadarko Family

Miss Barbara Woods, a teacher at Anadarko, is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Homer Woods for the Thanksgiving holidays at their home.

Barbara Woods Anadarko Mrs Homer Woods

Brunson Family Visiting Over Thanksgiving Holidays

Mr and Mrs Bill Brunson of Oklahoma City visit the homes of their parents Mr and Mrs W E Pitt and Mr and Mrs D P Brunson during the Thanksgiving holidays.

Bill Brunson Oklahoma City W. E. Pitt D. P. Brunson

Ardmore Visit Reunites Ford Sampley Family

Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Ford and children spent Wednesday morning in Ardmore visiting Mrs. Ford's mother. Returning with them were Mr. and Mrs. Marion Sampley and their daughter Wanda Sherill, who will spend the holidays here. Mrs. Sampley is Mrs. Ford's sister.

Haskell Ford Ardmore Mrs. Ford Marion Sampley Wanda Sherill Mrs. Sampley

Mayo McKeown Family Visits Ada

Mr and Mrs Mayo E Mc Keown and their Tulsa based children are visiting relatives and friends in Ada on Thursday and Friday.

Mayo E. McKeown Tulsa Ada

Hammond Family Guests in Oklahoma City at Thanksgiving

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hammond and daughter Miss Gertrude Hammond were hosted by relatives and friends in Oklahoma City on Thanksgiving Day.

J. H. Hammond Gertrude Hammond Oklahoma City

Shipman Hosts Guests From Okmulgee County

Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Shipman of 404 East Twelfth street entertain Mr. and Mrs. Jack Farr and Miss Louise Shipman from Okmulgee County as their guests.

D. N. Shipman East Twelfth Street Jack Farr Louise Shipman Okmulgee County

Holiday Guests Visitor List in Kansas City

Miss Frances Brown Miss Ma bel Caperton and Mrs. Alice Fleet are hosted by Mr and Mrs Carl Fleet in Kansas City Missouri during the holiday season.

Frances Brown Mabel Caperton Alice Fleet Mrs Carl Fleet Kansas City, Missouri

Oklahoma student Murrell Thompson visiting Norman kin

Murrell Thompson a University of Oklahoma student in Norman spends Thanksgiving with his mother Mrs C C Thompson at 914 North Texas Avenue.

Murrell Thompson University of Oklahoma At Norman C. C. Thompson North Texas Avenue

Thanksgiving Visit Noted By Two Local Women

Miss Fred Andrews and Miss Norma Smith of 1017 South Stockton visited in the home of Miss Andrews sister Mrs. A F Nolan in Tulsa on Thanksgiving day.

Fred Andrews Norma Smith South Stockton Miss Andrews A. F. Nolan Tulsa

Oklahoma visitors grace Mrs Ream home

Mrs Tom Ream and daughter Mrs Vesta Hardberger host guests Mr Sidney Millis and wife and sons of Oklahoma City and James Turriff a student at Oklahoma A and M Stillwater in their home now.

Tom Ream Vesta Hardberger Sidney Millis Oklahoma City James Turriff Oklahoma Stillwater

Thanksgiving Visit With Clesto Leslie in Gerty

From Sunday's Daily Mrs. Clesto Leslie spent Thanksgiving with her husband Clesto Leslie in Gerty.

Clesto Leslie Gerty

Bailey Wedding Guests From Baytown Arrive

Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Bailey host Mrs. Bailey’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Murdock of Baytown Texas as guests at their East 8th Street home.

Vaughn Bailey East 8Th Street Bailey Alvin Murdock Baytown, Texas

Burns Family Visit Shines in Shawnee Meeting

Mr and Mrs J T Burns hosted visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Dud Burns in Shawnee on Friday with Mrs G W Burns, Miss Dorothy Brewster, and Mrs K E Walker present for the informal gathering.

J. T. Burns G. W. Burns Dorothy Brewster K. E. Walker Shawnee Dud Burns

Mrs Jewel Medlock Visits Waco for Family Visit

Mrs Jewel Medlock of the J C Penney company is in Waco Texas visiting relatives and friends.

Jewel Medlock J. C. Penney Company Waco Texas

Younts Return After Death of Mrs Dorgan’s Brother

Mr and Mrs W E Younts and their son Vernon came back from St Louis Missouri after being summoned by the death of Mrs Younts sister in law brother William Dorgan.

W. E. Younts Vernon St. Louis, Mo Younts William Dorgan

Miss Marjorie Sugg Visit Reported at Parents’ Home

Miss Marjorie Sugg, a Kellyville high school teacher, was seen at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs H P Sugg. The sighting prompts inquiries into her whereabouts and status.

Marjorie Sugg Kellyville High School H. P. Sugg

Matthews Family Plans Extended Northeast trip

Mr and Mrs M O Matthews and daughter Emily, along with Mr and Mrs Tom Shirley, left Saturday for an extended trip through Illinois New York and Pennsylvania. They will return via Lexington West Virginia to visit Murrell Matthews Jr a student at Washington and Lee University.

M. O. Matthews Emily Tom Shirley Illinois New York Pennsylvania Lexington West Va Murrell Matthews, Jr Washington and Lee University

Mrs Minnie McCain Returns From Thanksgiving Visit

Mrs Minnie McCain came back Friday from Binger after spending the Thanksgiving holidays there.

Holdenville and Enid families gather on Thanksgiving Day

Mr and Mrs Homer Matthews of Holdenville along with Mr and Mrs A D Allen and family Mr and Mrs M O Matthews and Mr and Mrs Tom Shirley spent Thanksgiving in Enid at the home of Mrs E E Matthews. Charles T Bates and Howard Graham left Saturday for Chicago to attend the meeting of the Percheron Society of America linked to the International Live stock Show. Graham is manager of Bates Percheron herd at Riverside Farms southeast of Tishomingo.

Homer Matthews Holdenville A. D. Allen and Family M. O. Matthews Tom Shirley Enid E. E. Matthews Charles T. Bates Howard Graham Chicago

James Turriff Leaves for Stillwater to Attend College

James Turriff of Francis departed Friday for Stillwater to attend the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, joining a cohort pursuing agricultural and mechanical studies.

James Turriff Francis Stillwater Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College

Hillhouse Family Plans Venezuela Sail After NYC Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Syd Hillhouse and children Patsye and Phillip left Saturday for New York City. They will sail Wednesday for Maracaibo Venezuela where Mr. Hillhouse works for Standard Oil. They stayed two months with his mother Mrs. W. P. Hillhouse.

Syd Hillhouse Patsye Phillip New York City Maracaibo Venezuela Hillhouse Standard Oil Company W. P. Hillhouse

Rutledge Visit Ends at Little Rock Trip

Dr J A Rutledge and son Ben Allen returned from Little Rock Arkansas where they visited Mr and Mrs Shelton Dandridge. Mrs Rutledge remained in the city for a several days visit.

J. A. Rutledge Ben Allen Little Rock Arkansas Shelton Dandridge

Huddle Family Returns From Corpus Christi and Old Mexico

Mr and Mrs Charles Huddle ston and their son Dicky have returned from Corpus Christi Texas and points in Old Mexico where they spent the last ten days.

Charles Huddleston Dicky Corpus Christi Texas Old Mexico

Crain Returns From Navy Service

Max Crain, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Crain of 600 East Thirteenth Street, arrived here Saturday night after spending four years in the U. S. Navy.

Max Crain A. J. Crain East Thirteenth Street U. S. Navy

Laird Returns to Dallas After Thanksgiving Visit

Hubert Laird returns to Dallas following a Thanksgiving visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Laird in the hometown.

Hubert Laird Dallas Mrs F. R. Laird

Thanksgiving guests joy at Braly home

Mr and Mrs Mack Braly welcomed Thanksgiving guests from Chickasha and Oklahoma City including Mr and Mrs Moore and Mr and Mrs Nis san and John Moore.

Mack Braly Mrs. Moore Chickasha Nissan and John Moore Oklahoma City

Miss Ida Hoover Returns from Hobart for Thanksgiving

Miss Ida Hoover of East Central College faculty returned from Hobart where she spent the Thanksgiving holidays with her parents, Mr and Mrs H H Hoover.

Ida Hoover East Central College Hobart H. H. Hoover

Mrs Birdsley Returns Home After Texas Visit

Mrs. W. H. Birdsley leaves Clebourne Texas after three week visit with her daughter Mrs. Cordelia Curtis in the locality.

W. H. Birdsley Cordelia Curtis Clebourne Texas

Allen guests attend Sunray Oil dinner dance

Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Haskell Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Vinson of Allen attended the Sunray Oil company dinner dance at Bill Brown's Southern Grille Monday evening.

A. S. Davis Haskell Jones Dewey Vinson Allen Sunray Oil Company Bill Brown Southern Grille

Miller Couple Attend Sapulpa Wedding of Ruth Wilson

Mr and Mrs M J Miller traveled from their northeast city area to Sapulpa for the wedding of Ruth Wilson of Sapulpa to Will Cross of Chicago held last Saturday.

M. J. Miller Sapulpa Mr. Miller Ruth Wilson Will Cross Chicago

Small girl burned as clothing catches fire near city

Patsy Johnston, daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Johnston east of the city, suffered severe burns Sunday when her clothing ignited. Mrs Johnston sustained burns while trying to quench the flames. Also noted, Mr and Mrs E W Brown of Francis visited Ada Tuesday. Floyd Prince, recently treated in a local hospital for an eye injury, was discharged to his Coalgate home Wednesday.

Patsy Don Johnston Floyd Prince Coalgate Wednesday

Lanham Couple Return Home After Funeral Call

Mr and Mrs Pat Lanham leave for Pampa Texas after brief stay with Mrs Winns following travel from Antlers where they were summoned by the death of Mrs Taylor Lanham a Pontotoc county pioneer Mrs Lanham mother of Mr Lanham died recently in Pontotoc County Oklahoma.

Pat Lanham Pampa Texas Lanham J. B. Winn Lanhams Mr. Lanham Taylor Lanham Pontotoc County

Ada Briefs: Local Visits and Shopping

Miss Sallie Rutker of Roff tended to business and shopped in this city Tuesday. J. P. McGehee of Stratford transacted business and visited friends in Ada Tuesday.

J. P. McGehee Stratford Ada

J. R. Smith of Stonewall Shop Ped in City

J R Smith of Stonewall shop ped in this city Tuesday.

Obituary for W. W. Slaton in Rosedale Cemetery services

W. W. Slaton of 322 East Fifteenth street died Thursday morning at age 75. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Rosedale Cemetery with Keith Funeral Chapel in charge.

W. W. Slaton East Fifteenth Rosedale Cemetery Keith Funeral Chapel

Funeral for Eight Year Old John David Vickers

John David Vickers eight died at home 729 West Sixth funeral services set for Saturday at 2 30 pm in Keith Funeral chapel Rev C C Morris to officiate burial in Rosedale cemetery surviving are the parents and a brother Charles Elmore Vickers

John David Vickers West Keith C. C. Morris Rosedale Charles Elmore Vickers

James F Massey 91 Dies At Home In Roff

James Franklin Massey aged 91 died at his home in Roff Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday morning with burial in Roff cemetery. Survived by his wife Mrs Massey four daughters Mildred Burris Mattie Orebaugh Sallie McFarlin Ada and Polly Van Velter Kansas City Mo and many grandchildren and great grandchildren one grandson Quincy O Buck Massey of Muskogee.

James F. Massey James Franklin Massey Roff Massey Mildred Burris Mattie Orebaugh Sallie McFarlin Ada Polly van Velter Kansas City Quincy O. “Buck” Massey Muskogee

Death of C Wilbur Brown at age 64 in Fittstown

C Wilbur Brown, 64, died Saturday at 8 30 am in Fittstown. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Criswell Funeral Home.

C. Wilbur Brown Fittstown Criswell Funeral Home

Mrs Wright Dies at 70 in Ada Route 5

Mrs Nettie Wright 70 died Monday at 11 30 am at her home Ada route 5 Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 pm at Hart cemetery Criswell Funeral Home in charge She leaves three sons eight daughters a sister a brother 27 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren

Nettie Wright Nettie Alice Wright Ada Route 5 Hart Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home

Death of Kay Carroll Carter in local hospital

Kay Carroll Carter died Monday night at 9 45 in a local hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 from Criswell Funeral Home chapel with Rev. C C Morris officiating. Burial followed in Rosedale Cemetery.

Kay Carroll Carter Kay Carroll J. M. Carter Jr Criswell Funeral Home Rev. C. C. Morris Rosedale Cemetery

Thompson R. H. Thompson Dies at 76 in Fort Worth Area

H. Thompson and R. H. Thompson, aged 76, of 320 West Thirteenth, died Tuesday night in a local hospital. Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 a.m. at Criswell Funeral Home chapel with burial in Rosedale Cemetery. Survived by niece Nora Lee Wilson of Fort Worth and nephew Willie Thompson.

H. Thompson R. H. Thompson West Thirteenth Criswell Funeral Home Rosedale Cemetery Thompson Nora Lee Wilson Fort Worth Willie Thompson

Obituary: Allen Woman Dies at Home and Rites Planned

A woman died at her Allen home on Wednesday morning at 8 15. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 30 pm at the Church of Christ with Rev. Blue officiating. Burial will follow in Calvin cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home is in charge. She is survived by four daughters Mrs E J Pence of Allen Mrs Queen Ferguson of Calvin Mrs Fay Cash of Hutchinson Kansas and Mrs Maud King of Lubbock Texas and three sons R P Landcaster of Atwood Lee Landcaster of Allen and W A Landcaster of Clifty Arkansas.

Allen Church of Christ Rev Blue Calvin Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home E. J. Pence Queen Ferguson Calvin Fay Cash Hutchinson Kan Maud King Lubbock Texas R. P. Landcaster Atwood Lee Landcaster W. A. Landcaster Clifty, Ark

Maxwell School Notes Reflect Attendance and Achievements

The report details upgraded interiors and library expansions at Maxwell School, with 74 average daily attendance this six weeks and room-by-room attendance near 95 percent. It lists top spellers, honor roll leaders, and civics prize winner, plus early basketball results and anecdotes from staff life.

Monty Lou Hopper Edna Sue Cox Nadine Ellis Quanah Lee Brecheen Josephine Cox Bobbie Alice Harris J. M. DeMoss Lois Dean Franks Mona Jane Carmichael Troy Ray Belcher Paralea Hilton Charley Hilton Carl Young Orlan Harold Dees Bobby Lee DeMoss Jeanette Buchanan Lorene Buchanan Pauline Barnett Ouida Harris Cleo Watts Dimple Brecheen Calvin Carmichael Audie Mae Cox Etta Ellis Margaret Eddie Krueger Dorothy Berry Euvonne Soward Arlene Cox Eula Belle Bennett Pauline Bobby Lee Buchanan Ernestine Lance Pauls Valley Jessie Belle DeMoss L. G

Nine men escape Nueces County jail in courthouse break

Nine prisoners escaped from the Nueces county jail on the sixth floor of the county courthouse in Corpus Christi Texas. A large manhunt was launched across southwest Texas with authorities pursuing the escapees.

Corpus Christi Tex Dec. S Nueces County Exas

Man Arrested At Norman Held In Narcotics Case

Bud Grady Hunt 38 from Norman faced a narcotics charge in Oklahoma City with a $2,500 bond after federal and local officers seized enough marijuana for 14 000 cigarettes. Police cited campus use rumors at the University of Oklahoma, while Hunt claimed a cosophy study led him to India.

Oklahoma City India Bud Grady Hunt Norman W. W. Jennings University of Oklahoma Hunt Jennings W. B. Bizzell Roy Bridgess East

Petition Seeks Probe of Okmulgee Officials

Oklahoma City December 1. Action on a petition from Okmulgee citizens asking an investigation of the Okmulgee county sheriff and county attorney for lax law enforcement will be withheld until the officials present their views. The petition was signed by about 150 citizens after a mass meeting where highway patrol cited lack of cooperation.

Oklahoma City Okmulgee Okmulgee County T. B. Lunsford Marland E. L. Covington Pauline Okmulgee Street

Greyhound Strike Ends After New Wage Compromise

Cleveland report says sixteen state Greyhound drivers’ strike ended tonight with wage increases of twenty five percent granted by the company.

Greyhound Cleveland

Roper Urges Broad Tax Overhaul and Economic Steps

Secretary of Commerce Daniel C. Roper urged a general revision of the tax structure in a message to U.S. business leaders. He said utilities issues must be solved, supported labor-management responsibility, and backed debt reduction and a balanced budget. Roosevelt sent a telegram stressing action to boost employment and purchasing power.

Chicago Daniel C. Roper Commerce Department Business Advisory Council Roosevelt

Four Convicts Found Sane in Warden Murder Case

Four Folsom prison inmates Ed Davis Wesley Eady Fred Barnes and Albert Kessell were ruled sane by the same jury that convicted them of killing Warden Clarence A Larkin during a Sept 19 escape attempt They face the death penalty together with Robert Lee Cannon in the San Quentin gas chamber if the Supreme Court denies automatic appeals.

Sacremento Calif Folsom Clarence A. Larkin Ed Davis Wesley Eady Fred Barnes Albert Kessell Robert Lee Cannon San Quentin Supreme Court Larkin

Youths Injured Near Galey When Car Overturns

Berton Myers and Thedis Fowler, youths from the Galey area, were treated at a local clinic after Thanksgiving Day when a car near Galey overturned after a radius rod failed. Myers sustained an elbow injury and Fowler a badly sprained shoulder. Both injuries were not serious.

Berton Myers Thedis Fowler Galey Myers Fowler

Air battles in Spanish Civil War near Madrid

Seven Spanish government pursuit planes and two insurgent bombers were shot down in the frontier clash. Aerial fleets fought over Alcala de Henares near Madrid as the city endured three days of insurgent bombing. government reports tallied five dead and 20 wounded.

Hendaye Alcala de Henares Madrid

Senate debate on farm plans stirs in controversial session

Washington reports signs of a break in the wage hour bill deadlock as northern members press cloaks and add over a dozen names to a petition aimed at bringing the measure to the house floor. By night, eight signatures remained to reach a majority of 218.

Washington

Oklahoma Senator Josh Lee Uses Joke In Farm Bill Argument

Washington dispatch reports Senator Josh Lee of Oklahoma used a homespun joke to illustrate farm overproduction and distribution issues in a debate over his farm substitute measure. He recalled a quip about whiskers and an egghead bald head to symbolize the farm problem.

Josh Lee Washington Oklahoma Lee University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Farm Bill Debates Split North and South Interests

Senate and House hearings on the farm bill and crop control face clashes from industrial north and agricultural south. Senator Thomas argues for a price-up policy with Federal Reserve price stabilization, while Senator Lee pushes a voluntary domestic allotment plan with subsidies and market support.

Senate House Oklahoma Thomas D-Okla Senator Lee Dokla Roosevelt Federal Reserve Board Josh Lee

Inland Revenue Seeks Asset Details From Rich Individuals

The Internal Revenue Bureau announced it has asked all persons with net income of 100000 dollars or more to file detailed statements of assets and liabilities. This marks a first blanket request to a large group of individuals beyond corporations and partnerships.

Washington Internal Revenue Bureau

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