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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1929
Page
1
Ada welcomes the new year with mild celebrations as gunfire subsides. In Rome and Parchman Mississippi a mob executes Charley Shepherd after a murderous spree and abductions. Ruth Duvall remains missing as the crowd disperses.
In Baltimore on January 1, Richard Murphy of Utica New York defeated Frank Shore of Washington in the final of the National Junior indoor tennis championships with a 6 1 6 2 4 2 score.
Franklin D. Roosevelt became governor of New York in a Democratic transfer from Theodore Roosevelt. The ceremony followed Smith's retirement after four terms. FDR’s oath was administered to prevent any overnight vacancy, with Democratic leaders and guests present at the executive mansion.
The Army three engine Fokker endurance plane Question Mark took off from Metropolitan Airport at 7 24 with refuelling support to stay aloft as long as fuel and engines allow. Lieutenant Moon piloted the refueller and aims to reach San Diego for the next fueling.
Mrs. Sarah Louisa Northcott, 61, sentenced to life for the murder of Walter Collins at the Wineville chicken ranch, arrives at San Quentin to start serving her sentence. She says she killed Collins with an axe. her 21-year-old son Gordon faces trial in Riverside for multiple boy murders.
A hand picked Big Six and Southwest Conference team met in Dixie’s final football classic, a benefit for the Scottish Rite Children's Hospital. About 9,000 spectators watched as Kansas University quarterback Don Cooper punted sixty to seventy yards amid a cold north wind.
Classified ads highlight smart value buys and solid returns for readers seeking efficient spending. Readers discover cost effective options across services and products, with emphasis on budgeting and practical decision making.
The body of June Nelson, 12, who vanished after leaving her father’s business for home, was found in a water ditch. Police say she was criminally assaulted and murdered with throat marks suggesting strangulation. An abandoned stolen car and gloves were found nearby, the body in an isolated west Salt Lake City area.
The Toyotomi Maru formerly known as the Benledi was built in Glasgow in 1888. She measures 2,288 gross tons and spans 309 feet in length.
Gastonia North Carolina December 29 Investigating officers prepare to present evidence to a coroner's jury in the case of J W Vanderberg his wife and three children murdered before their home burned Jacob Vanderberg 17 survived and is jailed without charges He says he woke to smoke and escaped after finding his mother dead. He owned a suitcase and shotgun at the scene and denies involvement.
New York reports 1565 total deaths in 1928 with 256 more than the prior year blamed on bad liquor or its effects. Dr. Charles Norris pins many deaths in motor crashes homicides and accidental falls to poison alcohol. He notes widespread drinking and says no safe drink exists.
In Milwaukee on January 1 to 4, Joey Sanger aims to redeem himself after a knockout setback in a tuneup bout. He faces junior lightweight champion Ted Morgan in an afternoon match that could prove his worth and claim a title shot.
In Des Moines a dispute over the Four Square Gospel lighthouse founded by Aimee Semple McPherson moved to district court. Judge Herman Zeuch weighs final action as the church board bans pastor H D Mitzner from entering the church and removes Rev Ritchey from another Grand Avenue lighthouse after charges of denouncing the board.
Ada announces completion of a $400000 water system slated to start service to Byrds Mill Springs in January 1929. Mayor Somer Jones says final testing remains with Randolph Construction. flooding through Sante Fe Hill caused delays, but line capacity and reservoir improvements will supply ample cold spring water for residents and commerce.
Influenza runs through the city with teachers and students missing at several schools. Principal B. R. Stubbs reports three teachers and about 35 students absent at the senior high, while a new boiler at the junior high keeps rooms warm. About 15 new pupils enroll today as exams and reviews take center stage.
The Woodrow Wilson Memorial foundation dinner in New York marks the late president's 72nd birthday. Franklin D. Roosevelt will speak on Wilson the Administrator, with Robert Underwood Johnson reading a poem. The $25,000 peace prize was omitted due to lack of agreement. Notables expected include Mrs Wilson and Bernard Baruch.
Governor Johnston ordered papers to revoke the pardon granted to Dewey Crosthwaite after it was learned he had not remained on parole. Crosthwaite earlier obtained a six month informal leave and did not return to prison, with records showing inconsistent signatures and identity.
Sunday coverage notes the annual Poultry Show at the convention hall with strong interest and many prizes. Ada entrants dominate many divisions including Light Barred Rocks, Buff Orpingtons, Jersey Black Giants, Silver Laced Wyandottes, and Rhode Island Reds with multiple cockerel and pullet wins.
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