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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1934
Page
1
Federal program for Mississippi valley and Arkansas Red White rivers may reshape the south and southwest with new power sources, navigable waterways, flood control, and water for cities, despite huge costs. Also notes rapid aviation progress and Roosevelt's forthcoming congressional address focusing on social security and unemployment.
Deputy U.S. Marshal Allen Stanfield describes the early Tuesday raid led by Dwight Brantley as the “prettiest raid I ever saw.” Ennis Smiddy, wanted for bank robbery links including the Okemah double job, surrendered after Brantley’s team surrounded a farm home near Comanche at daybreak. Police found pistols and rifles in the arsenal like house. Smiddy linked to Clark-Ansell group era.
A farmer near Fayetteville found a grey stone meteorite fragment after a dramatic sky event that sent a smoke trail across northwest Arkansas, northeastern Oklahoma, and southeastern Kansas. Dr. Davis Richardson of the University of Arkansas identified the object as part of a meteor. The 6 inch diameter rock weighed about 5 pounds and was buried 2 1 2 feet underground, warmth still in the stone.
A poll showed 43 of 48 Republican state representatives opposed reorganizing party leadership. Senator Nye admitted liberalization would wait until 1936. The effort failed to gain momentum, with observers predicting Fletcher would remain chairman through 1936.
Nearly 600 tons of federal surplus food reached Oklahoma in November to aid the unemployed. Harry L. Hopkins announced the distribution of 1,172,234 pounds of food and 36,000 gallons of syrup through the state emergency relief administration, plus 180,585 yards toweling 136,994 yards sheeting and 450,831 yards of comforter covering. Food included 76,235 pounds fresh beef 680,000 pounds rice 226,000 pounds butter and 180,000 pounds sugar.
The census bureau reports the cotton spinning industry operated in November at 94.0 percent capacity on a single shift, down from 97.1 percent in October and 96.3 percent in November last year. Spindles in place totaled 30,900,436 with 25,050,778 active during the month, compared with 30,882,570 and 25,095,480 in October this year and 30,881,964 and 25,420,348 in November last year.
Sports writers label St. Louis as a capital of sports yet the Browns and Cardinals show no money significance in the claim. The piece notes local teams and city pride without financial implications.
Miss Iona Binn East Central college student from Coalgate was treated at Ada hospital after being accidentally knocked down by an automobile. The car driven by Carl Spangler of Ada struck her as she crossed Francis avenue near the college. She suffered a sprained ankle and bruises. No injuries are believed to be serious.
Classified ad notes promising value from prudent investments with emphasis on high returns for readers scanning deals and opportunities. Names, dates, or organizations are not specified in the readable fragment. The item signals a promotional investment theme typical of era newspaper notices.
Brookings Institute experts draft civil service legislation covering all state departments and institutions for Governor-elect Marland. President Roosevelt proposes a three point municipal program to aid cities with a new public works plan, bonds for utilities, and expanded slum clearance with federal assistance.
Sheriff Nasser Deputy Alvis Jones and U S Marshal Allen Stanfield captured a large still north of Centrahoma after a young watchman fled. Clyde Kaiser pursued but could not catch him. The group seized a 150 gallon copper cooker and about 10 gallons of whiskey with mash, arresting Cecil Williams who claimed the name.
In a Yuletide message, Harry L. Hopkins declares Christmas cannot come until poverty is banished. He calls Christmas the birthday of one who despised poverty and injustice and says the signficance remains for the destitute. He notes growing belief that poverty is wrong and must be fought until both new and old poverty are beaten.
Ada plans multiple new structures in the north Broadway industrial area including two field supply firm buildings near Frisco tracks and the National Supply Co warehouse. Singer Pipe moves a sheet metal building, Frick-Reid Supply to erect a $2800 metal structure, with rapid private home construction and modernization under way. Bond approved for Irving Ward school replacement slated after year start.
An explosion from a gasoline stove at Fittstown wounded Mildred Roberts eight and she died later at a Sapulpa hospital. Daughter of Mr and Mrs K M Roberts she was visiting a sister Mrs J D Lackey for Christmas. Funeral services are set for Sapulpa Tuesday at 2 pm Criswell Funeral Home in charge.
R L Moss of Pontotoc County reports a second apple crop from the same trees this year. The striped June variety produced a June crop and a fall harvest, though fruit was smaller in this latest yield. Moss wife and family are enjoying June apple pie in December.
Senate investigators report evidence the United States sold rifles and ammunition to Mexico in 1929, underbidding private firms and provoking opposition from Winchester. They vow to continue hearings in January and seek funding to probe bankers shipbuilders and steelmakers involved in defense sales and mobilization plans.
District Judge George A. Henshaw ruled a mortgage with a one year default foreclosure clause is usurious if interest plus commission exceeds 10 percent of the loan. In a $5,000 foreclosure suit, a $350 cash commission and a $1,000 second mortgage plus 6 percent interest pushed the total beyond 10 percent. The decision follows a Texas Supreme Court interpretation now in Oklahoma law with wide impact on lending practices.
Mrs Edna Frances Harkrider 45 died Saturday morning in a local hospital after several days treatment. Funeral services are set for 2 30 this afternoon at Keith's Funeral Chapel with Rev L R Wilson and Rev J C Currie officiating. Burial in Rosedale cemetery. Survived by husband B F Harkrider, mother Mrs John Foley Fort Worth, sisters Mrs Jewell Powell Amarillo and Mrs Henry Hamlett Santa Monica, Cal, brothers Guy and Lee Foley Fort Worth Ace Foley Wewoka, and nephew Foley Harkrider.
The Ada fire department was called out three times in a few hours to extinguish blazes with little or no damage reported. Grass fires struck 305 South Francis and 704 East Eighth Street before noon, then a shed on Ninth Street and Rennie Avenue required attention.
Miami December 22 James A Moffett chief of the federal housing administration said FHA activity will kill loan sharks by making character loans from bankers common in the future He noted bankers are learning that paying bills is normal and that loans will be based on earning power and character references at legal rates without extra charges
Alexander Bound Over On Internal Revenue Charges. Alexander, Sulphur, was bound over to United States district court after a hearing before U S Commissioner W C Edwards. He pleaded not guilty to violation of the internal revenue law. Bond set at 3000, bail for such cases. He was moved to federal jail at Holdenville by U S Marshal Allen Stanfield. The piece also mentions the yawning house wife of Morrison.
Jess M Nance principal of Egypt school and his son Has kell were in serious condition after a two car crash eight miles east of Holdenville. Perry Flemings of Hugo driver of the other car was unconscious hours with severe head injuries. Flemings' son and two Hugo teachers escaped injury. The accident occurred Saturday around 4 PM. both cars were demolished.
Alaska to gain possible air and naval bases as congress pursues stronger Pacific defenses. Dimond says Alaska sites Fairbanks and Anchorage are likely for an air base and discusses a naval base if funding allows. West of the Rockies lawmakers back strengthened Pacific defenses amid Japan’s treaty abrogation.
A Federal Home Loan Bank Review article by H. F. Cellarius says building and loan associations can meet mortgage financing needs. The 3,000 member institutions have a line of credit totaling 250,000,000,000 and are currently drawing only 87,000,000 of it.
Three masked gunmen shot two farmers near Stafford Kansas escaping with 24060 dollars in bonds from a farmhouse. August Reiter was wounded in the abdomen and Otto Reiter in the head. neighbor John Sehriner was knocked unconscious but later helped summon help after the robbers fled with valuables.
P Scott Ferris announced to Governor Marland that Oklahoma has a tremendous highway problem. He outlined 200 miles needed for complete federal highway coverage and 5 000 miles of unsurfaced state highways remaining after 25 years of effort. More than 100 000 miles of roads are still in mud and dirt.
Oklahoma officials say 90 miles of highway detours exist statewide with most to be removed by spring. The longest is a 17 mile loop around a construction site on U S 277 and 5 in Cotton County, followed by a 16 mile detour from Heavener to the Arkansas line on U S 270. Five detours are inside cities with minimal disruption.
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