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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1936
Page
1
Gen. Hugh S. Johnson predicts 1935 will be better as the low mood ends. He urges Americans to lean on themselves and trust in the Lord to make 1935 the last year of the great low mood. Johnson foresees no runaway boom and cautions against market gambling.
A report claims bombing occurred with Ethiopians retreating toward Red Cross shelter hospitals. The account notes Ethiopian troops seeking safety in covered hospitals as fighting continues nearby.
Bitter exchanges between Italy and Ethiopia over a bombardment near the Guenale Doria river north of Dolo. Haile Selassie protests to the League of Nations claiming poison gas and destruction of a Swedish Red Cross ambulance, while Rome defends the attack as justified against Ethiopian troop concentrations. New Year amid sanctions in Italy as fascists hope for eastern Africa triumphs. Britain honors list reflects the conflict with Sir Sidney Barton made knight and royal princes recognized.
Governor Futrell stated no special session would be called unless three fourths of the legislature pledged to approve an appropriation. The remark followed reports, not AP, that a special session might occur this month despite a poll showing an adverse trend.
A classified ad note highlights greater return for money invested. Details describe investment efficiency, potential gains, and market opportunities. The item targets readers seeking guidance on prudent spending and prospective financial benefits.
Baltimore reports the first accident of 1936 awarding honors to Robert Herring who broke his arm after a passerby insulted him He swung at the man missed and fell striking his arm on the curb or street surface police said in the city notes
Arrangements to fly food to 1400 residents of Tangier Island Virginia and Smith's Island Maryland marooned by ice since Christmas Eve. Col Albanus Phillips Cambridge packer arranged the flight to drop messages and a small supply. Messages instruct residents to raise white flags if more aid is needed and ask about medical help.
Ed Benesch of Marshfield says his onion forecasts a dry 1936. He sliced a large onion into 12 layers to represent months and judged moisture levels to predict January and February dry, March damp, April medium, May partly wet, June and July medium, August to October dry, and November to December medium.
A bank bandit identified as Bill Abney robbed Arab Bank yesterday, grabbing $560. A. R. Ingram, a bystander, pursued Abney after hearing gunfire with Assistant Cashier Kirby Howard. After a ten shot exchange the bandit was mortally wounded and died minutes later. Ingram was unhurt. Nearby mention notes Sky pullmans naming candidates General Joanson and Gertrude Stein.
An explosion from a fireworks firm at Fourth and Main streets in North Little Rock caused a major fire early today, destroying a two story building owned by R. Baum. Two block radius windows jarred as the blast set off holiday fireworks. the night watchman offered no cause. Police responded to a riot call, with partial insurance coverage reported.
The Ada Public Library announces a formal opening on Sunday January 5 from 2 to 5 pm with 46 periodicals including Fortune Readers Digest Review of Reviews and fiction magazines. Newspapers listed include The Ada News Tulsa Daily World Daily Oklahoman and The Dallas News. Checkouts begin next Monday and application cards are available now.
In Oklahoma City the British American No. 3 Pearsol rig in the Capitol field near the governor’s residence flowed oil while drilling. Early estimates pegged potential output at about 15,000 barrels per day with 349 barrels per hour during sand drilling.
Waterloo Illinois dispatch reports a CCC worker who taught piano at 1 cent a lesson was held for Hamilton Ohio police on charges of slaying a school teacher and a 14 year old girl. Sheriff Arnold Ludwig said Paul Herndon 29 a Cincinnati fugitive from the insane camp confessed to shooting but did not confirm hitting anyone.
A news classified ad highlights the idea of maximizing value from every dollar. It promotes cost effective strategies and reports on affordable options, investments, and potential savings for readers seeking high returns with minimal outlay.
In Pontotoc County oil field reports, Moore No. 2 Benton wells flow 779 barrels in the first hour and 405 in the next 30 minutes. Carter No.6 G. Smith yields 320 barrels per hour. The results indicate Wilcox zone development with multiple wells active or planned, including the Fleetborn No. 2 Smith and Atkins twin drills, while several wells remain nonproducing or are being plugged back.
The nationwide hunt for Alvin Karpis centers on Kansas City after a cabin camp owner matched a photo to the outlaw’s companion Homer Fanning. FBI officials press the search with no solid leads as Fanning claims Karpis was his partner, while psychologists questioned his credibility.
Automobile licenses went on sale Wednesday for 1936 and by noon the Pontotoc county tax assessor's office had disposed of 15 sets of tags. There is no rush yet but coming days will be busy as car owners avoid the penalty rush. The office vault on the second floor of the old city hall holds dozens of boxes with enough tags to last weeks, as tags now cover fronts and rears this year.
Arbin L. Messick of Oklahoma City and his wife Katherine Messick pleaded not guilty to a federal whiskey charge. They faced bond and arraignment before U. S. Commissioner W. C. Edwards after being arrested near Ada with 125 empty half gallon jars and whiskey equipment. The case involves transporting whiskey from an area near Ada to Ada Third Street and references a confiscated “super-powered” vehicle linked to earlier elusive shipments nicknamed The Black Diamond.
Stanford beat Southern Methodist 7 to 0 before 85,000-plus at Kezar Stadium Pasadena. Bill Paulman scored the lone touchdown on a two yard run set up by a 22 yard pass. The game showcased Stanford’s surprise use of the forward pass in the victory.
In 1936 Sugar Bowl action at Tulane Stadium Texas Christian University tops Louisiana State 3 to 3 as Sam Baughlooms a decisive place kick seals the draw. A 35,000 crowd sees LSU lead early in the second quarter on a safety after Baugh passes over the goal line.
Franklin C. Hoyt of New York resigns as federal alcohol administrator effective today. He cites personal reasons and a persistent throat condition, with President Roosevelt accepting the resignation and thanking him for his services.
Jimi Jordan known as Fibber McGee of Chicago was named grand champion storyteller of 1925 by the Liars' club of Burlington Wisconsin. He won with a whopper about a rat using a cold weather setup and a large thermometer to trap the rodent.
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