Local holiday visitors of Ada area noted in extended list
Locals report numerous holiday visitors and returns across Ada including Denison Texas guests Miss Dorothy McCleary and family, Ada residents visiting in Dallas Richardson and Konawa, and scope of relatives from Oklahoma City Tulsa and Houston. Also notes wedding in Center and community Christmas tree events with several family gatherings and trips to Oklahoma Florida and California for bowls games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Brents
Marjorie
Oklahoma City
Carlos Brents
Dallas
Texas
Five Convicted In Fraud Case Trial
A federal jury convicted five officers of Continental Credit of using the mails to defraud in schemes costing Midwest businesses and individuals about 1.29 million dollars. John W. Moore Sr and Jr were convicted on all 12 counts. Kimball and Phillips convicted on two counts. Wise convicted on two counts. Jurors found all defendants guilty of conspiracy except Wise. Sentences set for January 5 by Judge Baltzell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Continental Credit Corporation
Winchester
Ind
John W. Moore
Continental
Kenneth P. Kimball
Kim-Murphy Company
Lansing
Mich
R. S.' Phillips
Mineral Felt Company of
Toledo
Russell E. Wise
Union City
Wise
Robert C. Baltzell
Christmas program at Parish Chapel brings residents together
The parish chapel held a Christmas program Friday night with many attendees. Those who celebrated Christmas Day at J. N. Thomason's included Mr. and Mrs. Austin Thompson and sons Tonier and Averis, Augusta Thomason from Ada, I. Clifton Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Arlen Hogler and children, Wadine Escue visiting Eva Lois Thompson, and others. The community was reminded of singing Saturday night and Sunday School on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Injand
Ray-Heney
California
Lee Henry
Ethel Dame
Eftie Henry
Frank
Bennett
Jack Adams
Ted Cox
Opal Sullivan
Maud McCracken
Pauline Real
F. A. Barnes
Robert Henry
Ray Dame
Joe McCracken
Frank Bennett
Parker
Walter McCrackson
A. C., Dodson
Virgil Lafevers Af Lula
Andy Dame
Clarence Tiner
Margie Fike
Johnnie Henry
Billie
Robert Cherries Henry
Billie Denham
Vaness
Rosie Real
Jessie Smith
Margarete Olets
J. N. Thomason
Austin Thompson
Tonier
Averis
Augusta Thomason
Ada
I. Clifton Thompson
Arlen Hogler
Wadine Escue
Kmas
Eva Lois Thompson
Christmas Visits Across Midland and Union Hill
Old Midland social notes show Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hayes and family and others visiting relatives in Oklahoma City Stratford Vanoss and Ada areas during Christmas week. Union Hill residents recount a Christmas tree event and extended family gatherings with Hoyt Bottoms Roberson Cooks Turner Archer Fortenberry and Thompson families joining in holiday visits.
Death Of Tulsan Not Explained In Tulsa
The death of Harry List, 50, of Linn Lane, prompted a county and police inquiry after he died at a friend’s home. An ambulance arrived too late to save him. County Investigator H. H. Cullison will pursue a case after Dr. P. G. Murray did not sign a death certificate. The doctor could not explain a swollen throat and suspected possible poisoning. autopsy planned to determine cause.
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Tulsa
Harry List
Linn Lane
Kaist
Petrce
H. H. Cullison
P. G. Murray
List
Wettach Denies Wife's Re-Wedded
In Miami on December 28, Fred Wettach denied reports that Barbara Guggenheim Wettach wed her former chauffeur Henri Obre. He and brother Tony said she and their son Michael spent Christmas with them in New Jersey. they noted a final decree in her divorce was signed October 24 and is absolute. A New York hotel maid wavered on confirmation. no marriage license was issued there or in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Frs
Barbara Guggenheim Wettach
Henri Obre
Fred Wettach
Guggenheim
New York
Wettach
Tony
New Jersey
Michael
Marriazs
Miami Daily News
Tiends
Perkins Editor of Free-Lance Now OKLAHOMA CITY
Pi-Rig O. Weems state corporation commissioner-elect said he would travel to Henryetta to confer with Olin Perkins and Bailey Harris about operating the Henryetta Free-Lance purchased from George Riley Hall by a corporation led by Perkins and Harris. Weems holds stock but will not actively run the paper, though may edit a state politics column. Perkins will be editor and Harris business manager. Weems previously worked with them on a paper at Sallisaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Pi-Rig O. _Weems
Henryetta
Olin Perkins
Bailey Harris
Harris
Weems
Aworkly
Sallisaw
Burglary Charge Is Filed On Benard Lee
A charge of attempted burglary in the second degree was filed in the justice Court of A W Oliver against Benard Lee. Police say Lee was arrested last Thursday night while attempting to bore holes in the roof of the J C Penney company store at 108 West Bain Ada as part of a citywide burglary spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
A. W. Oliver
Benard Lee
Ada
Lee
J.C. Penney Company
West Bain
Attorney General Says He Needs Funds and Men to Clean Up Kansas City
In Jefferson City Missouri the Attorney General Roy McKittrick pledged strong support to Governor Lloyd Stark for eradicating crime and corruption in Kansas City. He urged a $109,000 appropriation and sufficient staff to conduct vigorous investigations and prosecutions without favoritism, citing Thomas Dewey’s crew as a model. Stark named T. J. Pendergast as a powerful local influence in the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
City
Roy McKittrick
Lloyd C. Stark
Deay
Kansas City
al Taix
United States
McKittrick
New York
Athesas
Thomas Dewey
Stark
T. J. Pendergast
St Louis
Missouri
France strengthens Djibouti and Spain rebels gain
France tightens its Djibouti garrison amid Italian troop shifts in East Africa while insurgents in northeast Spain press toward Barcelona and shell positions near Ariesa. Senegalese troops head to Djibouti to keep a Red Sea port secure as D'Iberville reaches Suez on route to the same theater. Chinese troops recapture villages on the Shansi front blocking a westward push. Hull arrives home from Lima as Pan American delegates vow vigilance to implement solidarity and mutual defense goals.
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France
Djibouti
East Africa
Sayth
Spain
Paris
Red Sea
D’iberville
Suez
Italy
Shansi
China
Cordell Hull
United States
Lima
Hull
Americas
Fire Drives Many Into Extreme Cold
INTERNATIONAL FALLS Minn Dec 18 UP a fire that destroyed three framed buildings housing two hotels and four taverns forced about 125 people to flee into 20 below zero weather. The Valhalla tavern, blamed on a defective furnace, ignited about 230 am and spread to adjacent Victors and Svea hovels in the old city section. Owner Nick Machinos escaped barefoot in nightclothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Falls
Minn
Vallhalla
Victoris
Svea
Nick Machinos
Valhalla
Oklahoma junior bar weighs draft of new short-term loan bill
J. D. Felters, state chairman of the junior bar's conference, said his group would consider drafting a bill today as tensions of their campaign move from Oklahoma City to the state. Richard Wagner, Oklahoma City attorney, said a tentative bill he drew was prepared after studying short-term loan regulations in 13 other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
J. D. Felters
Richard Wagner
Oklahoma City Atttorney
State pig crop increase boosts Oklahoma hog supply
Oklahoma's pork supply grew 27 percent this year with 1,808,000 pigs in the 12 months ending December 1, 1988, up from 1,028,000 in the prior year. Federal statistician K. D. Blood cited better corn prices and hog market dynamics as factors influencing the rise. Eddie Cantor faces a $3,253 tax bill for 1933 after a tax appeals board agreement, not the higher amount claimed by counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
K. D
Federal
eMap
Washington, Des
Eddie Cantor
Unicle Sam
Cantor
Board of Tax’ Appeals
Bills Aimed at Loan Sharks Considered in Oklahoma City
In Oklahoma City on December 28, two bills targeting loan sharks were under review as the junior bar conference prepared to discuss the issue. The focus was on curbing predatory lending and protecting consumers amid ongoing legislative scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Obituary notices from Ada area deaths of December
Obituaries record multiple Ada area deaths including JM Rev el 72 at Criswell Chapel with Rev Stringer and Rev Nettles. W R B Phares 76 of Ada Rt 1 with services from Criswell and interment East Hill. J.M. Donaghey Sr 80 of Sasakwa Funeral at Allen Church of Christ with Rosedale interment. Ed Litman 67 Ada with Criswell service and Burton WV burial planned. Surviving relatives listed for each.
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Criswell_ Funeral Home
Rev. Stringer
Rev
Nettles
Rosedale Cemetery
Phares
Ada
Rt 1
Dee
Criswell
Stubbiefield
East Hill
Ross
Tom
Jim’ Phares
Holdenville
Bessie Babbs
1G. A. Logan
Adz
M.B. Donaghey
B. Donaghey
Sasakwa
Church of Christ In
Allen
Morris
Gillmore
Criswell Funeral Home
Roy C
California
W.G
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, §. C. of Michigan and M. B. Donaghey
Lula B. Hutchinson
Golda Brown
Pink Donaghey
Ada. S
ED Litman
South Francis
Iven J. Young
Burton
West Virginia
Oil output soars in week with Texas exemption noted
Tulsa reports a 183 119 barrel daily rise in crude production for the week ending December 24, lifting total to 3 457 685 barrels per day. Oklahoma falls, Texas gains 193 976, East Texas up 84 457, California down, and the Texas Railroad Commission's December 24 exemption to allow wells to flow is highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
The
Oil and Gas Journal
Texas Railroad Commission
Oklahoma
East
Texas
Louisiana
California
Kansas
Illinis
Michigan
Rocky Mountain
State Official In Death By Own Action Oklahoma City
Walter H Griffith 45 assistant banking commissioner was found dead in his car with exhaust leading into the closed vehicle. Acting Coroner Traub ruled death by own action. A farmer and hired man discovered the running car in a secluded wooded area 14 miles southeast of the city. Farewell notes were found addressed to Griffiths widow and to Dr. D P Richardson banking commissioner. Richardson said Griffith had been despondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Walter H. Griffith
Carl Traub
Griffith
D. P. Richardson
Banking Commissione Ef
Which Deb Would You Choose Wima or Brenda
Two debutantes described by a column: Wima a 19 year old blond model at 5 foot 8 and 117 pounds raised on a barge with a debut for 14 uncles. Brenda an 18 year old brunet at 5 foot 6 and 216 pounds raised in top venues with a Ritz Carlton debut sponsored by her mother.
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Wima
Brenda
Brunet
Ritz-Carlton
Governor-elect Phillips plans Griffith replacement
Griffith reportedly will be replaced as governor-elect Phillips indicated in a recent statement. A family spokesman said Griffith had not been feeling well, though he had worried for some time that a Tulsa liquidation case controversy could affect him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Griffith
Nerely
Tulsa
Phillips To Use Veto Power In Oklahoma
Governor-Elect Phillips warned he will veto bills funding programs the state cannot afford. He criticized a proposed expansion for the University of Oklahoma hospital, questioning the source of $2 million and vowing to veto until finances are balanced. Budget official Owens noted plans for a nurses’ home and hospital buildings but did not provide full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Phillips
University of Oklahoma
R. R. Owens
Livestock Hazard on Oklahoma Highways Warns Drivers
Assistant state safety chief C Love urges city drivers to beware rural livestock on highways as farmers turn animals out after harvest. Insecure fences allow stock to wander onto roads, creating danger at night. drivers must slow down and report or remove any killed animals, with prosecutions possible under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe C. Love
Niga
Oklahoma Patrol
Vaughan to lead Geological Society of America in 1939
Dr. Wayland Vaughan of Washington named president of the Geological Society of America for 1939. Vaughan, a longtime United States Geological Survey geologist and emeritus director, hails from Decatur Janesville Tex and has spent 30 years in geologic research before becoming senior sedimentologist in 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wayland Vaughan
Washington
S¢ Siar
United States Geological Survey
Geological Society of America
Vaughan
Janes- Ville
Tex
Scientists honored at geology society meeting
Professor Maxwell Maylor Short of the University of Arizona and Professor Ralph W. Chaney of the University of California were named presidents of mineralogical and paleontological societies at a geological group meeting. Dr Waldemar Theodore Schaller received the Roebling medal for meritorious mineralogy, noted for describing over 25 new minerals and studies of trap rocks in New Jersey and the mineralogy of the western oil fields. The Geological Society announced four new fellows, including two women, from across the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Institute
University of California
Oceanoftopan
Agassiz
National Academy of Science
Maxwell Maylor Short
University of Arizona
Ralph W. Chaney
Mineralogical and Paleontolingical Societies
Geological Group
Mineralogical Society
Roebling
Waldemar Theodore Schaller
UT. Geologica: Survey
Schaller
Trap Rock
Watchung Mountains
New Jersey
Wotasa
New Mexico
Texas
The
Geological Safety
United States
Canada
Tariff Cut To Not Hit Tri State Zinc Industry
The state department assured Oklahoma and Missouri zinc producers they would not be harmed by a 20 percent tariff cut on Canadian zinc. Senator Trumega had protested the Canada trade deal, citing falling zinc prices and potential layoffs. the department memo argues domestic protection remains substantial and imports are small relative to consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Missouri
State Department
Trumega
D-Mo
Canada
Inter-Departmental
Stolen Candle Prompted $100 Reward In Rye New York
A red 12 foot sheet metal community Christmas taper stood on the village green but was stolen despite floodlights. Rye officials boosted the reward to $200 saying the theft angered the village and would be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye
Dee
William H. Selzer
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Denison
Mrs. McCleary, Sr
East Sixteenth Street
Dorothy McCleary
McCleary, Jr
Mrs. McCleary
John
Will Edmiston
Richardson
W. P. Hopper
R. M. Moore
Betty Ann
Alfred
Fred White
Houston
Janet
Konawa
J. Q. White
Moore
Fred
J. O. White
Hopper
Alice Blanks
Colorado
R. E. Blanks
Miss Blanks
Arthur, Blanks
Calvin Croy
Mrs
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D. J. Thomas
Arkansas City
Walton Landrum
Kingston
D. G. Thomas
Robert Wimbish
Miss
Elizabeth Wimbish
Okmulgee
Philip Wimbish
Kenneth Stoneman
Ponca City
M Irs
Claude Logsdon
Stoneman
Elizabeth Logsdon
Tom Mymer
Bonham, Texas
Bert Simmons
Zula Mae
Kenneth White
E. G. Wesver
Shervel Aldridge
Wetumka
Thomas Edward, Brents
Detroit
Dan Rugal
Brent
Ads
Ed Branscomer
Donald Lee
Little Rock
Arkansas
Adah Conger
Clive Couch
Homer Woods
Ethel Hawkins
John A. Hawkins
Howard Fleet
Margaret. Fleet
Sara Boswell
Florida
Elizabeth Lowrey
Hubbard Lowrey
Jesse Warren
John Brents
Bud Couch
Los Angeles
Haskell Floyd
Stall
Joe Hill
Seminole
W. W. Ferguson
Musko- Bec
Ray Godfrey
Madill
Vesta Hardberger
East Eighth Street
Gordon Graalman
W. B. Masterson
Chris Amos
Mickey McBride
Lloyd Rose
Eddie Rogers
Arthur Hayes
Robert Ear
Arthur Rebel
Hayes
W. L. McKinley
Burns
Stratford
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Marione Beth
Lee Ponder
Walter Wilkerson
Pauls Valley
Mary Ragland
Bernice
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Alene
Tewe
Callisd
Doyle Walger
Brivas
Oil Center
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Lena Grace Turner
Clint Hammond
Charles Riley
Lula
Arville Ayerbey
Ellen Cane
Marion Chambers
Doyle Walker
Union Hill
Roy Bottoms
Luther Bottoms
Gene Fortenverry
Reddy
Elmer Roberson
Exman Bennett
Ray Cooks
Jess Reddy
Bill Seates
Lotita
Egypt
Jor Turner
Roy Buster
George Archer
T and Son
Yancey
Byers
Billy Kathryn
Betty Jo
Eva Yancy
Wilma Gene. Thompson
Doris Thompson
Grover Thompson
Thompson
Center
Hazel McAnnally
Ethel Archer
Jess Newton
Jess Fortenberry
McAnnally
Free-Lance Now
By William Ferguson
Drophicite Socety
England
Royal
Toxophilite Society
Barcelona
Ariesa
Ebra
Minnesota
Dick Hunt
Abe Whistler
Belle Litman
T. J. Litman
Railroad Commission of Texas
Theo
Texan
Texans
Texas Tanhandia
Gulf Coast
Saul Whawe
An Tower
TARO
TGR
al Mott
Louisiaan
Otal
Staten East
Walter. Griffith
Wilma Baard
Brenda Frazier
Jeff
Geological Society
Tennessee
U.S. G. 5S
Tri-State
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