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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1929

Page

3

Murder at the boarding house bogs down suspects in whispers

In a tense house of mourners Lt Strawn questions Mrs Sharp Mr Sharp Norma Paige and Walter Styles about Mrs Hogarth s murder. Norma confesses an engagement lie and Miss Paige describes late night bathroom visits while the parrot may hold a clue. Dundee quietly observes from behind the scene as Strawn pressures for full truth.

Strawn Dolly Mr. Sharp Larry Mrs. Sharp Mrs. Hogarth Walter Styles Styles Norma Capital Chicago Miss Paige Dundee Sharp Lawrence Sharp Norma Paige Cap'n Savings Bank Dee Norma Dear Walter Mr. Styles Paige Cora Barker Grand Street Marcus Crane Lieutenant Strawn Bonnie Dundee Sharps

Poultry Show and Oklahoma 4 H Teams Highlight Stillwater News

Editor notes the Pontotoc county poultry exhibit’s growth and quality. Oklahoma 4 H teams won multiple top places at the National Club Congress in Chicago, led by livestock judging with high individuals named from Claremore and Maud. Stillwater coverage includes terrace farming new methods, seed adaptation, and plant breeding prospects by CC P Blackwell.

Pontotoc County Oklahoma Chicago Stillwater Chicago Cleat Wilhoit Claremore Thedas Raper Maud Paul Roberts Pawhuska Paul Yount Sapulpa Anna Maxey Porum Gladys Biram Stillwater Zella Childers Broken Arrow Mona Fae Elrod Purcell CC. P. Blackwell School of Agriculture Oklahoma A. and M. College United States Great Plains Blackwell

City Dads Meet Kiwanis Club Observers Report Ada's Strong Finance

Ada city commissioners Somer Jones Henry Kroth and Lee Daggs spoke at City Dad's Day with questions from Kiwanis. Daggs said Ada's finances are in excellent shape with growing water revenues and a sinking fund debt decline. Kroth outlined cheap water rates and a cement plant power swap saving about 500 dollars monthly. Ada maintains 128 miles of dirt and gravel streets and paving with crews active. Mayor Jones called Ada in the best condition among smaller Oklahoma cities. A joint committee will confer with a Lions group.

Somer Jones Henry Kroth Lee Daggs Kiwanis Club Ada Daggs Kroth Jones Lions

Ada area farmer reports ample hay and pasture

I. R. Gilmore, living seven miles west of Ada, defends Johnson grass as not the enemy. He pastured 52 head on 50 acres this year, stored 8060 bales of hay, and enjoyed a good fall pasture.

I. R. Gilmore Ada Johnson

Suggestions to Dairymen

STILLWATER. Cows freshening in fall yield 10 to 15 percent more milk yearly than spring fresheners says Earl Weaver head of Oklahoma dairy. Fall cows avoid summer drop and peak winter prices favor winter yields. Spring calves cost more to feed than fall calves, with winter feeding often cheaper.

Earl Weaver Oklahoma A. and M. College Weaver

Ada Chosen for Oklahoma City Indians Spring Training

The Oklahoma City Indians plan spring training in Ada selecting the city over several others and seeking suitable accommodations for the squad during the training period.

Oklahoma City Indians Ada

Smaller Schools In Cage Schedule

In the Frisco conference small communities open their basketball season with mixed results. Francis boys beat Byng 44 to 26, girls Francis 18 To 54, Byng led by Thelma Smith and Edith Covington. Roff Tigers beat Morewall 22 to 15, Vanoss edged Allen 30 to 18, Francis, Roff and Vanoss unbeaten with Byng girls. New York report notes Father Knickerbocker likely raises Mayor Walker’s salary from 25 000 to 40 000 a year.

Byng Francis Boys Byng Boys Francis McCurry B. Wise Thelma Smith Edith Covington Smith Covington Zelma Wise Raymond Duke Fast Central Roff Tigers Morewall Roff Reeves Stonewall Truitt Vanoss Allens MecLeroy R. Martin L. Jones Allen Holmes Vaness New York Father Knickerbocker Walker Board of Estimate Board of Aldermen

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Vickers W. H. Brooks Stroud Paul O. Brooks Lincoln County City Dads
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