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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1934

Page

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Connecticut firms win temporary injunction against coat and suit code

Five manufacturers from New Britain and Bridgeport obtain a restraining order delaying minimum wage provisions and NRA label enforcement under the coat and suit industry code. Judge Edwin S. Thomas scheduled a full hearing for January 15.

Hartford Conn Hugh S.S. Johnson National Recovery Administrator Code United States Connecticut U. S. District Court U. S Frank S. Bergin Edwin S. Thomas Code Authority Independent Cloak Company, Inc Sokol Brothers, Inc Philip Scapelatti New Britain Partisian Garment Company Bill- Right Garment Manufacturing Company Bridgeport National Recovery Administration Baltimore New York Thomas

Taxi Driver Robbed After Hijacking on Highway 19

Ed Stuart, a Tupelo taxi driver, was forced to drive by two men to Tupelo on Highway 19. They robbed him of about $12 and his automobile, then left him on the road near Ada. He described one assailant as medium build, dark complexion, with a crippled left hand.

Ed Stuart Tupelo Highway 19 East Tenth Mississippi Stuart Ada

Bootlegger Druggan Sued For Back Taxes

The United States filed a $600,000 tax suit against Terry Druggan, once a beer bootlegger, now serving a federal term in Atlanta. The action seeks $267,702.54 in back income taxes for 1922 1924 and 1925 plus over $100,000 in interest.

King Chicago Terry Druggan United States Druggan Atlanta

Indian Fatally Beaten Monday Near Oakman

S. E. Si Nelson, an Indian man, was found on a road east of Oakman with his head crushed. Reuben Orphant John Brown and Houston Stick, also Indians, were arrested nearby as officers sought weapons used in the suspected attack. The slaying occurred Monday night near Nelson's home and his body was placed to be seen by passersby.

S. E.si Nelson Oakman Reuben Orphant John Brown Houston Stick Brown Sasakwa Nelson

Indian Man S. F. Nelson Slain Near Oakman Burial Planned

Plans moved for the burial of S. F. Nelson an Indian found slain east of Oakman Monday night officers pursued the case before charges. Houston Stick John Brown and Reuben Orphant are being questioned. A bloodstained double bit axe was found near the scene. Nelson 48 left a widow six children and a brother Cornelius. He will be buried at the Indian cemetery at Steedman with Keith Funeral Home in charge.

S. F. Nelson Oakman Houston Stick John Brown Reuben Orphant Nelson Steedman Keith Funeral Cornelius Nelson

Roosevelt says hard start but progress seen in recovery

President Roosevelt addresses a joint session of Congress outlining a nonpartisan push to extend recovery, reform old methods, and build a new structure for industry, agriculture, and finance. He praises Congress for crisis leadership and notes banking reforms and gold purchases to stabilize the economy.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Sion

Federal deposit insurance covers banks nationwide

Washington reports a federal insurance umbrella now covers all bank deposits up to 2500 dollars with about 97 percent of depositors protected. The FDIC, led by Walter J. Cummings, notes 13 423 banks insured and plans extend coverage to 10000 dollars by 1934, strengthening public confidence and credit expansion. Roosevelt commends the achievement.

Washington Roosevelt Walter J. Cummings Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Reserve System RFC Insurance Corporation Federal Reserve Banks Cummings

Bank Robbery Suspect Used Truck in Harrah Heist

Allen Stanfield, deputy U S marshal, reports the Ford truck linked to an attempted Harrah bank robbery. Wilber Underhill, wounded outlaw now in a Shawnee hospital, allegedly participated, buying the truck under the alias Ed Patton for 375 dollars. Ralph Rowe was later identified as the truck driver near Ada.

Allen Stanfield United States Harrah Wilber Underhill Underhill Stanfield Ed Patton E. Fifth Street Ralph Rowe Ada Rowe Oklahoma City

Butcher suffers fractured leg in club mishap

GALESBURG Ill George Hedrix a 40 year old butcher fractured his leg after catching his foot in the brass rail of a bar in a club

Galesburg Ill George Hedrix

Bill would require mortgage holders to take government bonds

Presenting in Washington on January 2, congressman-elect Tep McKeown introduces a bill to force mortgage holders on homes to accept Home Owners Loan Corporation bonds or face a five year foreclosure moratorium. The measure seeks proofs in court that debtors misuse property or can pay yet refuse. McKeown asserts bond refusals hinder the program and argues bonds are government instruments.

Washington Home Owners Loan Corporation Congress Tep McKeown D-Okla The Oklahoman

Oklahoma Judge Bozarth Ouster Action Delayed

Action on a suit seeking suspension of District Judge Mark L. Bozarth of Okmulgee County was delayed awaiting word on whether he will resign. Governor Murray said the writ of prohibition governs only pending criminal cases. ouster may start after the criminal appellate court confirms the conviction. The judge was fined $500 for receiving double salary warrants.

Oklahoma City Mark L. Bozarth Okmulgee County Gov. Murray J. Berry King Bozarth Criminal Court of Appeals

J C Collier Returns from Arkansas Business Trip

J C Collier came back Tuesday from a business trip to Little Rock Arkansas. He reported smooth travel and plans to resume work promptly.

J. C. Collier Little Sock, Ark

Arkansas Oklahoma gunman at large after New Year raid

Floyd Flippin and an unidentified partner flee across the state line after a New Year raid in Panama Oklahoma in which their companion Veda Miller was killed. Mrs Miller had manned a machine gun during the firefight as officers exhausted ammunition. Flippin's wife and Skippy Rader were released from jail in Poteau Oklahoma after questioning.

Fort Smith Ark Floyd Flippin Veda Miller Colcord Panama Okla Flippin Skippy Rader Poteau, Okla

Winter Returns to Ada with Rain and Ice Threat

Winter reappears in Ada bringing rain and colder weather. Rain began Tuesday night with lightning and hard showers. By 1 PM moisture reached 1.50 inches, and Spring Brook west of Ada neared flood stage. Temperatures dropped and freezing predictions followed the day.

Ada Spring Brook

Hoff Bank Ends Finance History in Roff Closure

The First State Bank of Roff ceased operations Saturday night with deposits transferred to the First National Bank of Ada. The Roff bank held more cash than deposits, remained liquid, and could pay all depositors and stockholders. Local customers will switch to Ada for banking services with good road and frequent transit between towns.

First State Bank of Roff First National Bank of Ada Ross First National Oklahoma Stonewall

Farmers sign for four cent cotton loan options

Farmers were notified to come to J. B. Hill in Oklahoma City to sign receipts for four cent a pound loans on government held cotton. Cards for option holders will be mailed. participation requires cooperation in the government cotton control program for two years. If cotton prices rise further, additional loans may be offered. Two banks merged in Lindsay, forming American Exchange Bank of Lindsay.

J. B. Hill Hill

Miss Dority Chooses Staff for County Social Work

Miss Rocia Dority, newly appointed Pontotoc County supervisor of social work, temporarily halts relief distribution while she selects her staff and outlines plans for the program. She aims to complete the organization by week’s end and begin detailed relief methods through her office.

Miss Rocia Dority Miss Dority Tulsa Pontotoc

Flood Toll Reaches 81 in Los Angeles Area

Revised death list shows 81 dead with 23 identified after the Los Angeles flood. Names include J E Moore and daughter Martha of San Gabriel, and Carmel-like listings from Glendale Montrose. Missing persons tallied across Los Angeles and Montrose districts amid millions in damage.

Los Angeles J. E. Moore Martha San Gabriel Sherman Toots Hubbard Willimington Moores Dorothy Carter Monterey Marilyn Ghoslin Glendale Myrtle Adams Mont Winston Doty Venice Weston Doty Winston Sam Carter van Nuys Carter Glendale-Montrose Joan McDonald Edith Warfield Montrose Charles Warfield Edith E. H. Higley Etta Thomas Virginia Pulliam Phyllis Brooks Wendell Farr San Fernando J. Stanley Jackson Ralph Koniffin Martha Gray la Crescenta George R. L. Young Ida Hamilton Peggy Hamilton Ida May Hamilton Peggy W. R. Scully Jennie Clark Harmon Lorraine Neseher Highland Ella L. McLean California

County Clerk Reports 1933 Busy Year

Milton Garner county clerk completes review of 1933 business finding fee income slightly higher than salaries and supplies. The office recorded 3751 real estate transfers and 5826 chattel mortgages with total fees of 6770.60 for the year.

Milton Garner

Producers Of Hot Oil Pay Up Royalties

Oklahoma City officials receive a cashier's check for 529,988.54 covering the city's share of royalties on alleged hot oil from municipal property. City auditor F. G. Baker notes the total recovered is 70,651.38 with 17,662.84 paid to the accountant Howard E. Cole for his work.

Oklahoma City Howard E. Cole F. G. Baker First National Bank of Enid

No Two Gun Deputies In Harlan County

Harlan Kentucky sheriff Theodore Middleton ordered his newly appointed deputies to carry only one ear apiece and keep them concealed after his induction yesterday. The mandate aims to reduce visible weapons in the county.

Harlan, Ky Harlan County Theodore Middleton Middleton

MCALESTER Masonic Consistory Damaged by Fire

Fire damaged the Blue Lodge room of the Masonic Consistory in McAlester early today. A cigarette likely started the blaze discovered by Julia Dainwood, hospital superintendent, as smoke filled a tunnel to Albert Pike Hospital. Estimated Blue Lodge furnishings alone were worth 5000 dollars. walls and doors remained fire proof, keeping flames from spreading.

Mcalester Blue Lodge Julia Dainwood Albert Pike

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Jornson Wii Si Nelson Franklin D. Roosevelt Patton Watch Winter Hoff Bank FDIC W. J. Barnett Barnett Lindsay Lindsay State Bank American Exchange Bank of J. C. Finch American Exchange R. A. McMurray Lindsay State Sam Wilson Wilson Betty Lorraine Klaas Vera Kahn Homer Higley Rose H. A. McKenzie Lawrence Dunlap Flintridge School Harry Wilson Clara Horowitz Melvin Belois Georgia Hollis Richard Brommer Gladys Fisher Hannah R. McAlliger Thomas Cook W. A. Lennon Bernie Kenneth Allen Marie County Clerk’s Office Harlan Mcalester Temple Irving Fisher
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