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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1927
Page
3
Local farmers report a late winter boost as hogs multiply and feed is ample. Fresh meat may reduce outside shipments while egg prices rise and cold storage eggs enter the market. Poultry shows profit potential with improving quality and a four day annual show, cautioning beginners to start small and learn before expanding.
Instructions describe pulping ripe persimmons then mixing with 4 cups sweet milk 1 cup sugar a pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons soda 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon melted butter. Batter is baked in a water bath until dark outside and light inside served with cream.
Oscar Stewart known as S Sprinkle was released on a $2000 bond after arraignment before Justice of Peace T C Cullins on two second degree forgery charges. He was arrested after a deputy shot him at Allen while on suspicion of passing bogus checks to oil firms.
Grandma McKelvey died Monday at her home near Pauls Valley. The body was brought here Tuesday for interment in Rosedale cemetery. The McKelveys were pioneers of this part of the state and resided in Ada and Ross in former years where they were highly esteemed and respected by all who knew them. Deceased had attained the ripe old age of 81.
Jerry Cragin, aged 85, died at 4 a.m. at his home on 600 East Fourteenth Street. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Leon presiding. He is survived by three sons and three daughters. Known as Uncle Jerry, he was a longtime Ada resident and early city pioneer.
Oklahoma leaders reveal plans for a sweeping inquiry into every state department and several House members as a special session approaches. Will M. Thompson announces committees will probe agricultural affairs and other agencies, pledging a thorough, fearless investigation despite political pressure.
Reed No 1, Louisiana Oil and Refining in section 18 5 8, produced about 1000 barrels this week after a 2599 foot sand top and 2696 foot bottom. Westheimer Daube report Wade No 1 blowing crown block, gas surge, oil spray. current output 75 100 barrels, with potential over 200.
American Legion national commander Edward E. Spafford told state adjutants in Indianapolis that no wet versus dry poll will be ordered by the national executive committee and he will not bring the matter to the January meeting. He said the proposal aimed to uphold the constitution and would avoid partisan politics but could cause misunderstandings among members.
Statement notes the matter will not be brought before the body or the national executive committee unless ordered by the national ex e committee. No poll will be taken without such an order.
Chicago reports nine deaths from extreme cold while Illinois totals four. Canada records eight fatalities as blizzard conditions persist from coast to coast. Iowa four, Wisconsin three, Minnesota two. over 320 lives lost nationwide.
The weather man claimed a minimum of 16 degrees last night, but residents felt colder due to a biting easterly wind. It marked the third consecutive night temperatures dipped below freezing despite official readings of one degree.
Art Bowers an alleged forger, arrested here after a prior escape, has multiple aliases and wives. A new spouse arrived seeking facts about a marriage in August under the name Art Norris. Earlier, a woman with him was released. others used the name Hayes and Bowers. A Buick sedan tied to the arrest is also involved.
Washington dispatch reports that juror Edward J. Kidwell may have heard of a possible bribe connected to the Fall-Sinclair oil case. District Attorney officials described Kidwell providing evidence of great importance after a secret conference. No direct bribe offer from anyone in current contempt proceedings is confirmed, but hints suggest it may have reached the juror through others.
Edward J. Kidwell, a juror, provided evidence deemed highly important by the district attorney's office in the Fall Sinclair trial. The proceedings led to contempt charges against Harry F. Sinclair, William J. Burns, and their associates.
Tom Guest was convicted of the murder in a Sept. 2 bank robbery at Asher and sentenced to die. He faced execution in Tecumseh jail as jurors reached a guilty verdict late at night. Guest remained philosophical and hoped for a new trial, hinting at possible new information.
A blaze of undetermined origin destroyed three barns owned by P. A. Norris and threatened Ada’s Main street business area. About 18 000 bales of hay and 2 000 bushels of corn burned, with two horses perishing and extensive smoke delaying operations until early morning. Fire Chief Ed Haley led efforts to save property as water pressure proved unreliable and several buildings faced danger.
Vascal Hurley, 18, son of John Hurley from six miles south of Ada, was seriously wounded when a gun discharged while he carried wood into his home after a squirrel hunt. The blast damaged his right chest, nose, and eyebrow. surgeons expect no serious injury unless complications arise.
The start of the second semester brings many students leaving for home while a steady flow arrives from other schools inside and outside the state, boosting campus activity and enrollments.
The Department of Agriculture announced the final 1925 cotton production estimate at 12,789,000 equivalent 500 pound bales, down from 12,842,000 a month earlier. Oklahoma yields 138 pounds per acre totaling 990,000 bales. Ginnings to December 1 reached 11,742,806 running bales with 458,356 round bales counted as half bales.
Christmas holidays for college students are scheduled to begin at 4 o clock on December 22 and run until 8 o clock January 2. The break is the longest of the school year and will be followed by a brief period of intensive study before mid year examinations.
Sheriff announces sale of real estate under foreclosure for Fidelity Land Credit Co. against G. W. Montgomery and N. E. Montgomery. Lands include North Half of Southwest Quarter Section 12 and Northeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter Section 11, Township 3 North Range 4 East Ada Oklahoma. Sale set January 20, 1928 at 2:00 PM at the south front door of Pontotoc County Courthouse.
Emmit Anderson and his wife visited the Anderson home this week. A recent community work day at the school house saw men and boys repair the building and playground. Dinner was served and all attendees reported a nice day.
Rainy weather is noted as not good for meat. Families like Burk, Hightower, Duncan, Mackey, Hayes, Adams, and Punecan shared Sunday visits. Delbert and Thelma Duncan welcome a 67 pound boy, while Bo den and Duncan families celebrate a big baby girl. A School Girl item ends with a playful want ad tease.
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