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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1929
Page
3
The Ada community mourns S. M. Shaw a long time local business leader and civic figure who helped shape Ada through infancy and youth. His public spirit and integrity earned trust in business and church groups guiding town growth and crisis responses. The obituary notes his influence on education and local governance debates.
An Ardmore editorial asserts farming is America’s true pastime and a foundation of industry, urging pride in the farmer and noting the rise of farm news in towns. Tulsa corruption probes and reforms at Oklahoma A&M are urged, plus a push to depoliticize agricultural schools with a nine‑member, nonpartisan regents board.
Oklahoma City January 5 UPI The state superintendent John Vaughan announced more than 1 million dollars in weak school aid for the current school year to counties statewide McCurtain county received the largest share 8518 for general purposes and 12171 for transfer funds Six counties received no aid due to financing limits Grant county got 260 for transfer fees Pottawatomie and Noble had no apportionment pending further checks emergency aid possible later Counties listed with amounts include Carter Cleveland Creek Garfield Grady Kay Logan Muskogee Oklahoma Okmulgee Osage Ottawa Pittsburg Pontotoc Seminole Tulsa Washington Cimarron Kingfisher and Rogers were excluded Some funds may revert to the treasury or be used for emergencies The aid comes from a 1.5 million fund established by the Eleventh Legislature for districts unable to hold seven months of school.
County Boy Scout notes mourn the loss of S. M. Shaw a loyal supporter of youth groups and a troop 1 committeeman His death leaves a gap in the Scout council as flu and pneumonia disrupt upcoming events and registrations Ada troops prepare for intratown skirmish and the Father and Scout banquet are delayed by illness Registrations for troops 1 6 and others are due soon with health issues delaying meetings next week
Enid January 8 Frank A Parkinson Republican state chairman remained in a local hospital after a heart attack suffered Saturday. His condition is not considered dangerous but he is ordered to rest. Parkinson had planned to attend the Oklahoma City legislative session.
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