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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1929
Page
7
A compact church and sports notes item features Psalm 121 and Psalm 19 cited as favorites. Wednesday gossip lists John C C Phillips governor of Arizona as candidate for boxing with Promoter Jim Mullen and others bidding for bouts with Charles Arthur. Shires trains for his debut and predicts victory while police and fire fighters join the challenges.
George Morris a 47 year old ham burger stand proprietor died from injuries after his small building burned. Bystanders found him behind the counter with flames on his clothing. He is survived by two brothers and a divorced wife, all of Woodward.
Oklahoma City December 3 Announcement from Governor Holloway's office that he has accepted an invitation to address a district chamber of commerce meeting on December 12. Chambers in the Panhandle and Northwestern counties will attend.
D P Rudemann president of the Detroit Toledo and Ivorian railroad was fined 25 000 dollars after pleading guilty to 25 counts accusing the company of falsely billing coal shipments in a federal indictment. Judge Benson W Hough imposed the fine in Columbus Ohio.
Pi Leon Lemons aged 18 died in an Oklahoma City hospital from injuries sustained after his motorcycle collided with an automobile at a city intersection last night.
Injuries suffered by Henry Klemkosski aged 45 of Moore in a south of Oklahoma City automobile accident Sunday night proved fatal late yesterday.
The father and scout banquet moves from Tuesday December 10 to Thursday December 12. Rural Colbert troops, led by Mrs Hyden, Miss Ruth Young, and Miss Pauline Eppler, show strong scout interest. Vanoss and Center schools, with superintendents and teachers, back active programs and group leaders at Pickett.
The message praises Mr Foster and Miss Gilmore and notes strong support for rural troops. It highlights friendly teachers at each school with active scouts promising a successful year despite many handicaps.
In Chicago on December 3 Charles Arthur Shires makes his professional boxing debut with easy opponent options. The article notes he should face minimal difficulty securing an opponent and preparing for his first pro bout.
Enid reports James Gibble 11 son of Rev and Mrs Lloyd Gibble of Morrison was killed at a Morrison grade crossing by the Frisco fast freight known as the Red Raven. The youth allegedly tried to crawl under the train as it stood across the main street and the train began to move.
Several cars ran over his body near the hips severing both legs. Emergency medical care by Dr. R. A. Cavitt saved the boy for nearly an hour before he died.
Chicago reports a slight improvement in restaurant sector prospects as government statistics show signs of stronger consumer demand and rising inflation pressures despite lingering challenges.
Ada Holdenville Bus Line announces through service north of Atwood with departures from Ada at 7 15 am 10 30 am 1 30 pm 4 50 pm and Holdenville at 9 am 12 20 pm 4 pm 6 50 pm Connections at Holdenville reach Wetumka Henryetta Okmulgee Sapulpa Tulsa and other points Calvin connection for McAlester Fares list Ada to Holdenville 1 50 Ada to Tulsa 4 59 Ada to Muskogee and other routes with varying prices.
Directors of the National Restaurant association met to pursue an objective of a 50 percent annual change. The report notes fashion references with long dresses and stockings having runners, reflecting social mood.
The Denton Transportation Co. lists routes from Ada to Konawa Sac red Heart Bay City Maud the Y Tecumseh Shawnee and back with departures at 7 am 12:30 pm 3 pm and 6 pm arriving Shawnee at 9:30 am 2:55 pm 6:25 pm and 8:30 pm. Returning Ada via Frisco Stonewall Tupelo Centrahoma Coalgate Lehigh and Atoka departs 7:15 am 12:15 pm 3:15 pm and 5:45 pm arriving Atoka 9:30 am 2:30 pm 5:30 pm 8 pm. Return to Ada times include 11:15 am 2:46 pm 6:35 pm and 8:26 pm with Shawnee and Atoka connections to Oklahoma City Durant and other points.
Oklahoma City service details include Denton Transportation Co and O. T. Co. with routes from 6:40 AM to 8:00 PM. The listing mentions travels to Pauls Valley and fare notes, with a South Broadway reference.
A listing offers a 1925 Touring, a 1927 Chevrolet Coach, and a 1926 Dodge Coupe for sale. The items are described as vintage cars available to buyers seeking early 20th century models. Local interest likely in classic car market.
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