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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1934
Page
8
Aubrey Kerr T. G. Kelly J. M King and John Peurce McKee left today for Oklahoma City to attend to legal business.
Miss LaNelle McKay of Stonewall visited Ada Wednesday evening as a guest of relatives. Mrs. Cora Rox lidie left Ada Wednesday for Pulaski Tennessee, called by the death of a brother.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Collins returned today to their Sulphur home after a short visit in Ada as guests of Mr and Mrs Claude Crutcher. Miss Elizabeth Norman and brother Edgar Norman students at East Central State Teachers College will leave this afternoon for a weekend visit with their father Ed Norman in Wewoka.
Mr and Mrs Robert W Fowler and son of Tupelo visit Mrs Fowler s parents Mr and Mrs C E Qualls 525 East Twelfth. Mr and Mrs Agnew Standridge of Stratford spent Thursday in Ada as guests of friends. Miss Novella Gibson of Stonewall was a guest in Ada Thursday. The Rev Ivan J Young pastor of the First Christian church who had a sinus operation at the Sugg clinic recently is reported rapidly recovering.
W. E. Mooney, former Ada resident, visiting daughter Mrs. Raymond Walker in Ada, returned today from a business trip to Fort Worth.
Mr and Mrs Haskell Floyd, teachers in Seminole county, are spending the weekend in Ada with their parents and friends.
Mountain View educator Carl Coleman spends the weekend in Ada for a brief visit with local communities and personal downtime.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Mangum of Fort Worth Texas are guests of Mrs Mangums sister Mrs Riaymond Walker.
Billy Joe Brans, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ivan Brans, underwent a tonsillectomy at the Sage clinic Saturday morning.
Mrs E A Guinn of 609 West Eighth underwent an appendectomy Saturday afternoon at Ada hospital. Her husband, an employee of the Bell Telephone company, was at her bedside.
Mr and Mrs W W Stanfield of Roit relocate to Ada at 709 East Seventeenth Street. Mr Stanfield is county attorney elect of WPontotoe county and will assume office the first Monday in January.
Leon Brown a Ma gon teacher visited Ada over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Claude Fischel of Stonewall were Ada guests Saturday. Mrs M J Chaffer of 513 East Fourteenth will sail to Los Angeles Tuesday then to Honolulu to stay with her son Vendale and family for several months ending the winter.
George W. Armstrong of Fort Worth Texas visits Ada to see friends and handle business matters. Former Pontotoc county resident, he maintains ties to the area.
Miss Marie Bethel sister of Mrs. Clara Gilleck is reported in critical condition after an operation at the University hospital in Oklahoma City Saturday. Mr and Mrs Earl Eppler were weekend guests of friends in Seminole.
Shaw native Miss Mollie Jernigan formerly with The News during its early years was in Ada today on business. Max Westbrook of Oklahoma City arrived with his mother Mrs J W Westbrook who has been ill for several days and is not yet able to rise.
Mrs Lewis Parry and Miss Cordin Sullivan spent the weekend in Oklahoma City as guests of friends.
Ree Browning and daughter returned to Pauls Valley after a weekend in Ada with Mr. Browning's sister Mrs. S H Mount. Mr. and Mrs C Heckenkamp of Kilgore Texas arrived in Ada to handle business interests. Mr. and Mrs B F Gilliam of Allen visited Ada on Monday.
S. P. Whitman of Tupelo visited friends in Ada today. Jimmie Foxx of Nashville arrived in Ada Monday to spend several days visiting with friends and attending to business.
Herbert Antle, principal of the Lula high school, spent Saturday and Sunday in Ada visiting relatives and friends.
Herman Page of Bebee visited friends and attended to business in Ada today.
Mr and Mrs Nathan Phillips came back Tuesday evening from a wedding trip to Nashville Memphis Tenn and other eastern points. Mrs Phillips is the former Miss Wilma Bryant. Mrs Emma Kile of Roff visited Charles Dollarhide of Oklahoma City in Ada Tuesday for American Legion affairs.
Miss Kathryn Hutchinson visits Ada en route from New York to Hollywood. The former Allen resident plays with Buddy Rogers' orchestra during the stay.
C M Martin of Vaness traveled to Ada for a business visit. Mr and Mrs L K Matthews of Francis announce the birth of a 712 pound son named Robert Terry on Wednesday December 12. Mrs Matthews, formerly Miss Nedra Ann Bullock, is at her mother’s home here.
Leland Stanford Boland died Tuesday night at a local hospital at 10 o clock. Funeral services were held at the home near Latta Thursday at 2 p m with J Carry of the First Methodist church of Ada officiating. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery with Keith Funeral Chapel in charge. Surviving are the widow Amanda Boland three daughters Mildred Apple Boneell Boland of Ada and Clarine Hubbard of Seminole and four sons Marshall Woodrow J W and Junior all of Ada.
J. S. Vanzant aged 64 died at 9801 W. Fourteenth Ada Thursday at 3 p m Funeral services were held at the family home at 2 p m Rev George Hays officiating Interment East Hill Cemetery Roff Flor Criswell's Funeral Home in charge Survivors include widow M E Vanzant Alma Nichols Clo Vanzant son Shula Morgan of Frisco Lula Strickland of Fittstown and his mother Mrs Mary Baker
The small daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Corbin of Fittstown died Friday at 5 30 pm in a local hospital. Funeral and burial were in Cedar Grove cemetery near Francis Saturday morning with Keith Funeral Chapel in charge.
Lois L Wallace aged 10 died at her home in Jesse on Saturday morning at 9 o clock. Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon at the home with burial in Byrds Prairie cemetery. Criswell Funeral home in charge. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs C L Wallace and three sisters Mrs Lela Mathis Mrs Helen Boren and Mrs W H Chapman.
Mrs Winnie Faye Fischer age 31 was killed in an automobile wreck near Seminoles Sunday and brought to Ada. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church with Rev Milo Arbuckle officiating. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by father C D Murphy mother Mrs Murphy one daughter Pauline Fischer three sons Paul Bar Edward Bennie Fischer one sister Mrs E M Scarbrough four brothers Ben Tom Toga Carl Murphy. Husband Edd Fischer also died in an automobile accident north of Ada months earlier.
Lena Mildred Owens died at her Ada area home at 4 55 Sunday morning. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock Rev Kincaid officiating burial in Rosedale cemetery Keith Funeral Chapel in charge Survivors include husband A N Owens and her parents Mr and Mrs J R Jenkins of Ada
Floyd Seckinger aged 21 died Sunday night at 10. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 3 36 oclock from Keith Funeral Chapel with Rev Hale Evans of the Baptist church officiating. Burial will be in Rosedale cemetery. Surviving are his widow Mrs Lucille Seckinger and one infant daughter of 408 East Seventh Ada.
The question explores how President Roosevelt could sustain capitalism through targeted public investment and mobilization of capital. It weighs the role of government spending, fiscal policy, and regulatory reform in stabilizing markets while promoting growth and private enterprise.
Tulsa police arrest 17 year old Homer Wilcox Jr for malicious mischief tied to an extortion plot connected to the John Gorrell slaying. The death of Sidney Born Jr 19 adds new mystery as Kennamer and Gorrell cases draw in wealthy families and city county friction.
All county FERA administrators ordered by state head Carl Giles to provide work for every person on the FERA rolls during the week ending December 22. The aim is to put Christmas money into as many families as possible even if some projects must close after Christmas due to funds shortage.
Albert Rowan, 29, a Black man, was condemned to die in the electric chair for the murder of Roy D. Gentry, a 25 year old Altus farmer. Rowan confessed after being captured in Wichita Falls, Texas, and returned to Oklahoma for sentencing. He pleaded not guilty at his Nov 15 preliminary hearing.
Authorities announced December 9 as the start of school holidays with differing lengths for college and public school students. East Central State Teachers College will close December 21 and reopen January 2, while city schools end at 4 PM December 21 and resume on December 31.
A local classified section reports on amounts related to listings in the Ed News. The item notes payments or bids associated with advertisements, with emphasis on amounts and bidders or sponsors.
The government launched a nation wide drive against drug traffickers with federal narcotics agents arresting more than 400 suspects and seizing thousands of dollars in contraband narcotics and numerous vehicles. Harry Anslinger and Louis J. Ruppel oversaw raids across major cities as the operation targets dealers and addicts.
The district court finished its first week with C. W. Dees found guilty of driving a car while intoxicated. The jury could not decide on punishment, to be set by Judge J. F. McKeel on December 12. The term disposed of 47 cases, 39 dismissed, and several others sentenced for robbery, larceny, and murder.
Federal narcotic agents arrested a suspected drug dealer in Oklahoma City and seized over $400 worth of narcotics. One suspect was held in Anadarko and two others, including a woman, were arrested in El Reno. Charges filed today, names withheld pending the drag net.
Dallas authorities and federal agents arrested twelve people after raids last night. Four druggists and eight others face charges of illicit narcotic sales in what officials term a major operation in the city.
Robert Cargo sentenced to death for the hatchet killing of A. L. Luke, a Bethany florist, appeals to the criminal court of appeals claiming his former attorney admitted guilt before the jury. The piece notes a Europe political frame about Communism versus Fascism and firing squads.
Oklahoma Governor elect Marland calls for about 2 million dollars yearly to fund state relief. He writes to FERA director nominee John Eddleman proposing continued unemployment aid for those under 60 with minor infirmities and part time work. He plans a county census of unemployables to gauge elderly and disabled needs and outlines shifts in federal relief to spur employment.
Irvin Blackie Thompson, a notorious Texas prison escapee, was killed by a nine officer posse on a highway near Amarillo after exchanging fire. Authorities had spotted him in Fast Amarillo and were tipped to a bank robbery plan. Thompson, linked to a July escape from Huntsville, had fled after a tire puncture and died from multiple wounds.
U S government seizes letters from the tuna clipper Santa Amaro near Marchena island. The notes describe a brutal tale linked to banishment on Charles island by the alleged Mad Empress Eloise von Wadner Wehrborn. Lorenz and Nuggrud identified among the bodies. another youth remains missing.
In Portland Oregon fourteen men are dead and one dying after drinking poisonous alcohol in the north end. Police search dingy rooms and dark corners as authorities fear more victims in the district where cheap, high proof liquor sold for 35 cents a pint fueled the disaster.
A thief who calls himself patriotic has stolen flags from several local sites in Dallas. The latest act saw a flag taken from the main floor lobby of the city hall facing police headquarters after earlier thefts from the district judge bench area and city hall auditorium.
Rep Patman reveals his bill to pay the World War I bonus in cash would avoid currency expansion and leave that issue to the treasury. He projects a roughly 2.5 billion cost and expects no major obstacles in the House once it clears the Senate and conference. Administration officials study cost for veterans on relief or in need.
Rural assistant in H. D. Work reported that two workers canned a large carcass for a local Ada family. The effort produced 124 quarts of roast, steak, and stew, noted as one of the county kitchen’s best canning efforts since opening. Canning paused at noon on Thursday and Friday due to field work.
Wiley Post claimed a new world altitude record for heavier than air machines with the Winnie Mae circling to 50 000 to 55 000 feet and landing cleanly at Bartlesville. Instrument readings await official calibration in Washington in 3 to 5 days. Post estimated peak speed 350 to 375 mph and noted vast visibility from the flight. In a separate note, Fred Allison was recommended for temporary postmaster at Westville, Oklahoma.
Saturday morning sessions covered home making infant care and storage with a focus on cheap Christmas gifts. Communities decided to stage a small Christmas tree for less fortunate residents and plan curtains dresses from sacks homemade candies and fruit decorations to accompany the effort.
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