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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1927

Page

3

Farm Women Market sale promotes surplus canning and local goods

The Farm Women's Market highlights helping farmers sell surplus produce while supporting town shoppers with fresh canned goods. Mrs. Jessie F. Morgan invites visits before December 31 for the next sale and notes profits reinforce merchants and farmers alike. A 4 H Clubs note offers a $500 contest with prizes for home gardens run by A and M college experts, open to clubs enrolling 80 percent of members.

Jessie F. Morgan Oklahoma Farmer Stockman A. & M. College D. C. Mooring Garden Martha McPheeters Orromen Mrs. Morgan H.D.A

Co operative farming spreads ripening pecan industry

A survey shows Oklahoma has begun over 1000 paper shell pecan groves totaling about 85 000 trees with top working and bark grafting methods. County agents estimate 400 cars of pecans, worth about 1.2 million dollars, could have been sold last year.

Stillwater Agricultural Extension Division Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College Oklahoma Washington Oregon Hood River Hood River Valley Apple Growers’ Association Northwest United Dairy Association of Washington Seattle Washington Co- Operative Egg and Poultry Association California Idaho Pacific Co-operative Wool Growers Portland San Francisco California Citrus Growers California Fruit Growers Exchange Fruit Growers Exchange Ete Orange Distributors Mately

Oklahoma Legislature Faces New Court Injunctions

In Oklahoma City two more court orders halted impeachment efforts. Judge T. Chambers issued a permanent injunction blocking house members from impeachment actions and Judge Sam Hooker barred pay for session service. Police guarded the statehouse as National Guardsmen stayed activated. The injunction declares the self convened session illegal and blocks investigations of state officers. Governor Johnston and attorney Warren Snyder were plaintiffs.

Oklahoma City T. @. Chambers Sam Hooker State House Johnston Oklahoma House Investigating Committee Senate Court of

Teachers Not So Bright Holdenville Exam Answers Highlight Gaps

Holdenville schools superintendent W C Moffitt says county teacher certificates should be replaced by state issued permits. A sample answer list from recent exams shows misunderstandings on physiology and common knowledge, reflecting gaps in training and the county system.

Holdenville Teachers’ Examining Board Hughes County W. CL. Moffitt Moffitt State Board of Education

Suspects Admit Bank Robbery in Byars Case

Sheriff A. G. Jennings says Lee Cruce and his brothers in law W. J. Miller Luther Miller are jailed for the Byars First State Bank robbery. They allegedly confessed they drank, built nerve, and decided to rob the bank, which yielded 2400 dollars with 1100 recovered. The rest vanished during the getaway.

Bring Your Want Ad Copy In Early

Urge to submit want ads promptly echoed in a notice encouraging early copy submission. The item underscores deadlines for classified listings and highlights reader responsibility to prepare notices in advance.

Brisk December Days Bring On Good Health

Oklahoma health report shows diphtheria nearly eliminated and scarlet fever cut from 42 to 22 cases last week. Typhoid cases rose slightly but remain scattered with no cause for alarm. Other reportable diseases stay within normal December ranges.

Associated Press Oklahoma Department of Public Health

Healthier holiday season tops state health report

A statewide cold and sore throat wave yields mostly mild cases with red noses and hoarseness. Public Health records show few serious illnesses and note indigestion from holiday meals as the only notable complication, marking a healthier period than recent years.

Turkey Trimmin Department of Public Health

Wilhide-Steakman to Furnish Pontotoc County Court Building

The Wilhide-Steakman company of Dallas is selected as the lowest bidder to supply furnishings for Pontotoc County Court Building. Final contract amount to be set this week after exact pricing is prepared and bonds issued. Citizens committee from local civic organizations assisted in the process.

Wilhide- Steakman Company of Dallas Te Pontotoc County Court Wilhide-Steakman Company Citizens Committee

Injured Trio Reported Improved After City Crash

Mrs Myrtle Wilson and her two children, injured when a car driven by Lee Howe allegedly drunk, were released from Breco hospital. Howe, released on 2000 bond, faces trial on drunken driving charges while victims recover from the Friday afternoon collision.

Myrtle Wilson Oie Breco Hospital Wilson Lee Howe

College Tennis Meet Set With Ada East Central Share

Ada and East Central will participate in the Oklahoma Collegiate conference tennis schedule next spring. Five concrete courts will be ready early in the season thanks to George Mayhue. Conference field events will be at Shawnee and wrestling at Edmond under local college direction.

Ada East Central Oklahoma University of Oklahoma A. & M. College George Mayhue Shawnee The Baptist University Edmond Central College

Francis Adopted Southwest Gas Franchise For Francis

Francis town in Pontotoc County voted to accept a franchise with Southwest Gas to supply fuel gas. Work begins soon to provide gas to local consumers and ease coal and wood fuel hardships. The system will be operated from Southwest offices in Ada.

Francis Pontotoc County Southwest Gas Company Southwest Company Ada

Cotton Markets

Local Ada Oklahoma market notes show prices and movements in upland cotton at regional exchanges. Bird notes supply conditions and dealer activity as brokers report on market liquidity and futures exposures for the day.

Oklahoma City and Kansas City Livestock Markets Report

Oklahoma City on December 28 showed cattle 1 500 head active and steady with 1255 pound steers around 12.00 and cows 7.00 to 8. Heifers 10.50 and hogs 800 head down about 10 cents top 8.35 bulk 8.10 to 8.50. Kansas City reported 5 000 hogs very slow around steady top 8.55 bulk 7.75 to 8.50 and 7 000 cattle calves 800 beef steers mostly 25 cents lower with loads 13.50 to 14.50 and dealers 11.00 to 11.50.

Oklahoma City Kansas City

Ginnis Murder Case Hearing Set For January Six

Henry Ginnis, a Mexican, arraigned on murder charges in the Christmas Day death of James Mooney. He pleaded not guilty and demanded a speedy trial. Preliminary hearing scheduled January 6 before Justice H J Brown. Ginnis held without bond. Eyewitnesses, mostly officers, to be subpoenaed. Ginnis to secure counsel or court appoints one.

Henry Ginnis H. J. Brown Justice of Peace James Jim” Mooney Ginnis Justice Brown Mooney Hugh Mathis

Man Injured Painting Water Tower In Francis Yards

William Lawrence was painting the Frisco railroad water tower at Francis when he fell more than 50 feet. He was unconscious and taken to Breco hospital with severe bruises and possible serious injuries. The accident occurred about 4 PM yesterday. he arrived at the hospital shortly before 5 PM.

Francis Yards William Lawrence Breco Hospital Francis Lawrence

In Memory of Grace Hendrix

Grace Hendrix born September 1, 1913, joined First Baptist church in 1926. She was survived by her mother and father, one brother and sister, and laid to rest Christmas Day in Rosedale cemetery.

Grace Hendrix First Baptist Church Rosedale Ethel Palmer

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