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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1934
Page
1
The Senate loosened federal purse strings for government workers while the House insisted on a 3 cent rate for out of town letters to save about 75 million annually from current postage. A vote on veterans bonuses and disability benefits followed, with March 12 set for a House vote.
President Roosevelt diverts to mass home building plans and lower liquor prices while a select panel studies treasury aid for private home construction. NRA scrutiny and proposed 30 hour week draw opposition as Congress debates tax relief and the bonus bill shadowing 1934 politics.
Ray Blakely Jr., 16, was abducted from in front of his father's abstract office in Hugo area by two well dressed men. He was tied to a car steering wheel and driven south to near Brookston, Texas, then released unharmed after escaping with a duplicate key and reporting the incident to Paris, Texas police. The men, one heavy drinker, talked of a rendezvous in Texas.
Orval Mosier Oklahoma City city manager reports after talks with the Civil Works Administration that a reconsideration may permit using 475000 for materials on post February 15 projects and for commitments already made. He calls the initial interpretation unsound and cites Oklahoma City's share of costs at over 40 percent.
Reports show a rush of leasing in Coal county as fields extend eastward toward Indian territory. Shasta Oil of San Antonio paid 53 per acre for Mamie Thohm land near 18-2-7 while Pontotoc and Coal leases saved a faltering sale. Pipeline plans emerge with Oklahoma and Texas pipelines to connect Manahan and Jack Lloyd fields.
Dr Charles C Clark acting chief of the United States Weather Bureau told the House Appropriations Committee that forecasts 24 to 36 hours ahead are 85 to 90 percent correct. He cited long years of verification covering both precipitation and temperature predictions.
The First National Bank of Schwertmer 20 miles northeast of Georgetown was robbed of 8000 dollars. Thieves entered by torching the vault door and drilled a five inch hole in the strong box. About 1970 dollars in cash and 5000 in Liberty bonds warrants and papers were taken. Cashier F L Tegge reported the burglary to officers.
Paul Hughes of East Central Teachers College won second place in the intercollegiate peace oratorical contest at Norman. The event awarded $30 to Hughes and $50 to Claudia Fay Moore who took first. James Peters of Central Teachers College earned third.
Sallisaw Oklahoma Feb 20 Only one of the 17 suspects taken in the Cookson Hills manhunt remains in custody Dyster Huggins is held at Muskogee for operating an automobile without proper license Five others had been freed at Muskogee In Sallisaw four remaining suspects were released for lack of charges or evidence
Oklahoma City February 21 Two dividends issued by the banking department. A fifth dividend of five percent totaling eight thousand nine hundred eighty dollars went to depositors of the Security State Bank of Ada. A ten percent dividend totaling thirteen thousand four hundred eighty five dollars was issued to Farmers State Bank depositors at Temple.
Pontotoc county's Civil Works Administration occupies four rooms on the third floor of the new federal building. Bunyan E. Hennigan, county administrator, says staff cuts from 1452 to 775 will be implemented, with social worker Dora Webster Cox and aide Louise Allen handling personnel reductions. The re-employment service stays at Convention Hall.
Oklahoma officials await designation by federal authorities to restart relief operations. Will Rogers telegraphed Ray O. Weems about using an existing state agency, while Weems would act as custodian not administrator. Carl Giles and Frank Buttram remain suggested for the top post, with C. J. Birt viewed as a likely federal appointee to launch the new setup.
Monsignor Bernard Stephen Kelly aged 67, rector of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Leavenworth, Kansas, for 25 years, died at his home after several months illness. He was active in municipal affairs and parochial school improvement and advised many outside the church.
Oklahoma City February 20 The Oklahoma supreme court rebuffed Gov Murray for a third time and issued an opinion that may let all state officials with fixed salaries receive full pay. The decision upholds the lower court ruling that denied the governor’s injunction against issuing excessive warrants and signals a broader guidance for future cases among executive officers and state officials.
World mourns Belgian King Albert I killed in a weekend mountain fall. Leopold II to be crowned as successor. Crown Prince Leopold 32 takes helm amid unified grief. Communists oppose, others unite behind the new monarch. Funeral and coronation planned. flags at half staff across Europe. Messages of condolence flow from allied leaders, including Germany's Hindenburg.
The Oklahoma Tax Commission cited six Tulsa beer dealers to appear for hearings to defend their licenses over violations of the 3.2 percent alcohol limit. Commission chairman Melven Cornish said hearings will be next week as authorities revoke licenses for breaches.
Leaders of the county Young Democrats announce a vigorous drive to recruit 120 members with a Friday 7 am assembly at Dennis Petty’s office, new president. The drive aims for 400 total locally, with units to form in Allen Stonewall Francis Rofs and Bebee, and monthly meetings to follow.
The Oklahoma Pipe Line company will tap the Fitts field 10 miles southeast of Ada with 65 men already on site. A four inch line will connect the Jack Lloyd field to the Manahan well, carrying oil from Francis to the pipeline and into the commercial market within days after work starts, aiming for delivery by early March.
Representative McKeown of Oklahoma introduced a bill to authorize an additional judge for the eastern Oklahoma federal district court. The move aims to alleviate docket backlogs and improve judicial capacity in the region.
Herman Hickam an 18 year old visitor from Portales New Mexico was held without bond in Chickasha to face murder charges for the February 14 fatal shooting of H G Warren the landlord at the Warren farm southeast of town. Hickam says the shooting was accidental after a quarrel over plowing.
In Chickasha at Dutton, Charles Fisher, 39, shot and killed his wife, 36, then wounded himself as their daughter Juanita, 14, fled for help. A coroner's jury said the wife died from shotgun wounds and Fisher from a self inflicted gunshot. The couple’s son Carl, 5, slept nearby.
Fire destroyed the Mountain Valley Springs Hotel ten miles north of Hot Springs Arkansas. Kate Smith and other radio figures were guests. details were scarce due to isolation. The structure housed over fifty rooms and the home of August Schaffley, president of the Mt. Valley Springs Co., was also destroyed.
Oklahoma City report says veteran attorney Moman Pruiett was released on $1000 bond after being charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. He shot C D Peck in Peck’s office. Peck sustained a minor arm wound and alleged Pruiett owed him $50.
County administrator B. E. Hennigan seeks a clearer interpretation of CWA rules halting or slowing projects. Workforce falls as material purchases tighten. CWA HQ moves this week to the new federal building once furniture arrives. Reductions prioritize those with relatives employed, then farmers, followed by ongoing weekly cuts.
Tulsa dispatch reports H L Standeven assistant manager of the Oklahoma Home Owners Loan Corp withdraws resignation then returns to work after a telegram from national director William H McNeal urged reconsideration. He had said the post was temporary and he had led Exchange Trust. Ben O Kirkpatrick slated to succeed remains at Guaranty Abstract.
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