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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
4
A brief exhortation to parents to have children memorize a Bible passage daily. The piece cites Matthew 3 16 17 where Jesus is baptized and the Spirit descends as a dove with a heavenly voice declaring him beloved.
The article notes major Pontotoc county highway projects advancing from Ada to Stonewall and toward the McKeown bridge with plans to purchase the McKeown bridge. It predicts completion next year and urges continued road improvements as part of county hopes tied to highway bonds.
The report details the shooting of Tiritilli near his home by two men who fired from close range and fled by car. The victim, identified as president of the San Giovanni E Paulo society, had opposed Petitti's extortion activities connected to the Billy Ranieri abduction case. A motive centered on opposition to the defense fund is noted.
The post office warns of lost mail from poorly wrapped parcels and front postage stamps. Return addresses help speed delivery. secure wrapping and back position of stamps reduce delays. Postmaster Manville notes early mailing, with parcels to be mailed by end of next week for Tuesday delivery before Christmas.
The Chicago scene reports another homicide connected to organized crime. Thomas Tiritilli, father-in-law of convicted kidnapper Angelo Petitti, sought to stay apart from the violence but became involved amid ongoing gang conflicts.
Seventeen football stars have accepted Coach Jimmie Phelan's invitation to compete on the middlewestern team in the Dixie charity football game at Dallas on New Year's Day. Purdue Notre Dame Illinois Iowa Minnesota Michigan Northwestern Detroit and other universities are represented by Welh Welch and Woerner Colrick Gebert Nash Wolcast Walker Meyers Pulkra bek Pharmer Gembis Steinke Calderwood Lardner Youngs and Hal.
Rebholz Wisconsin leads a three man addition to the middlewest squad which will meet an all star team of southwestern players. Paris Harve Derrace is planned as a port in France and a Maryland race track. Plain LeHarve seeks two word name expansion to reflect its refuge meaning. A New York alarm system for bank vault burglary warns of breaks, triggered by nightly janitors dropping mats.
A compact notice highlights value for money in investment options. It emphasizes maximizing returns with careful selection of assets and prudent budgeting. The item outlines potential gains and guidance for readers seeking efficient use of funds.
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