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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1935
Page
3
S C Boswell proves he can quit smoking cigars for 365 days. After Christmas 1934 he resumes smoking, ending a self-imposed ban and saying he will enjoy cigars again when the mood hits him.
Frank N. Belgrano Jr of the American Legion urged immediate cash payment of adjusted service certificates despite White House opposition. He argued that early payout would boost commerce by relieving debt and stimulating purchasing power, citing surveys and the Miami convention mandate to Congress.
The Byng high school girls roared to a 33 to 5 victory over Tupelo at East Central Gym Monday night. Blackburn led with 18 points and Landreth added 15 as Byng shot 13 field goals and held Tupelo to one basket.
In Gaffney South Carolina on January 1 a fire swept the main building of the Cherokee lodge. Five aged men were burned to death and 15 injured in the blaze. Referees Warren of East Central were listed in the report.
A devastating New Year blaze at a prison camp near Ada claimed five lives and left about 50 residents unaccounted for or injured. Convicts aided in rescue efforts as authorities investigated the cause and sought water to fight the flames.
Washington dispatch says a new expanded I C C could be recommended to President Roosevelt as a super agency of transportation with authority over rates and related matters on land sea and air. The plan would include railroads airlines and the merchant marine and possibly buses trucks pipelines. The Roper committee may finish its report in two weeks and consider a flat subsidy for ocean shipping.
Daniel Patrick Hurley, 79, oldest Cotton Belt conductor, retires after 52 years on the rails dating to 1882. He recalls wood burning engines, air brakes, and long freight trips from Texarkana to Tyler. Kirby M. Post lauds Hurley’s faultless safety record across his career.
Sidney Griff, the famous criminologist, pursues leads in the Cathay murder case. He notes suspicious behavior from Carl Racine and the Cathay chauffeur while planning to see Mrs Cathay about the millionaire insurance links. The scene ends with Griff blocked from a rendezvous.
Harry B. Cordell and John Vaughan endorsed returning the state vocational education headquarters from Stillwater to Oklahoma City. The office, once here, was moved to A and M college four years ago and serves public school students in grades high school, funded by the state board of education.
A 1932 Ford V-8 coach stolen in Chickasha Oklahoma earlier this week was recovered by county officers Thursday in woods east of Wintersmith park. The car lacked a battery and showed signs of attempted tire and wheel removal.
The Washington Post reports the president has approved increases in defense spending for both services. Navy plans include fleet expansion to 24 ships this year, 88 000 enlisted and 7101 officers, plus 270 aircraft and 5 500 more sailors. Army gains include 700 aircraft and broad motorization, though 50 000 extra soldiers were not funded.
The Oil and Gas Journal reports the U S weekly crude oil production at 2 455 559 barrels per day, up from 2 447 225. Oklahoma drops to 469 100 while Texas rises to 1 009 022 and East Texas to 430 689. California falls to 467 000 and Kansas climbs to a near record 142 750. Eastern fields up slightly to 130 687 and Rocky Mountain pools dip to 93 390. Congress action and farmers' relief programs amid rain shortage shape concerns for the new year.
Mrs. Nix and her son from Shamrock Texas spent the Christmas holidays with her sister Mrs Edwin Garrett and Mr Garrett, sharing familiar gatherings in a quiet family visit.
J. B. Hill, the county agent, and assistants await supplies and instructions to start the 1935 farm program. Hill says efficiency should improve as parts pass initial stages and administrators gain experience. Supplies soon arrive for cotton control, corn hog, and peanut programs, with a seed and feed survey planned and crop loans to be provided.
Merrill Whitney, 26, of Clearwater Kansas, died and five others were injured in a three automobile crash three miles south of Wichita early today. Survivors include Mrs. Ella Whitney and Mrs. W. W. Hearns. injured also include H. E. Wollard Clarence Armstrong Roy Wood.
John Paul Chase, an outlaw linked to the Dillinger gang and a confederate of Baby Face Nelson, was detained on a murder charge in connection with the Barrington, Illinois battle.
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