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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1934

Page

7

Coach Transfer & Storage seeks Oklahoma carrier certificate

Motor Carrier Notice announces Couch Transfer & Storage Co Inc intends to file with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for a freight transport certificate. Route covers Ada Stonewall Tupelo Coalgate Lehigh Atoka Mengineering McAlester and intermediate points. Hearing time and place available from the Secretary of the Commission in Oklahoma City. J R Couch President. Pub 1-4-2tw.

Coach Transfer & Storage Company, Incorporated Corporation Commission of Oklahoma Ada Stonewall Tupelo Coalgate Lehigh Atoka M@ringtown McAlester Secretary of Corporation Commission Oklahoma City Oklahoma Couch Transfer & Storage Co. Inc J. R. Couch

Notice by Publication in Oklahoma Mortgage Foreclosure

In Pon totec county district court Oklahoma Charles G Aier plaintiff and Stella May Smith et al defendants suit to foreclose mortgage on Northeast Quarter Section 27 Township 4 North Range 5 East Pontotoc county town read to Sarah I Brewer Wynona Statler W L B Statler and unknown heirs executors administrators devisees trustees and assigns of John B Stewart must answer by February 24 1934 or petition deemed true and judgment rendered quieting title in property dated January 8 1934 court clerk seal Della Bedford I P Keith McAlester attorney for plaintiff pub 1 11 31w

Pontotec County Oklahoma Charles G. Aieer Stella May Smith State of Oklahoma Sarah I. Brewer Stewart Howard Brewer Wynona Elizabeth Statler W. LB. Statler John B. Stewart Pontotoc County Della Bedford I. P. Keith McAlester Okla Atty

More Soldiers For Andorra

Andorra plans a small standing army of 12 units with six officers and six soldiers plus a militia. Every able bodied male would be called for service in war, Flint lock rifles would be standard issue, and the motto Touch me if you dare would appear on buttons. Andorra covers 191 square miles with 5,231 citizens in six villages under joint sovereignty of France and the Spanish bishops of Urgel.

Andorra Pyrennes Urgal

Roosevelt outlines nine billion deficit and pay as you go plan

President Roosevelt asked Congress to clamp down on spending and move to pay as you go by 1936 amid a projected nine billion dollar deficit for the next two years. He proposed a two billion dollar recovery fund for 1934-35 and detailed allocations for reconstruction finance, civilian programs, and relief. He noted no new taxes and highlighted improvements in prices, employment, and bank confidence as recovery forces.

Washington Roosevelt Congress House Civil Works Administration Home Loan Bank Hk. F. C Reconstruction Corporation Public Works Administration Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation The Agriculture Adjustment Administration Tennessee Valley Authority Federal RFC Lewis Douglas Comptroller General

Heavy borrowing now in prospect

New York January 4. Claude A. Jagger reports that Roosevelt asks Congress to borrow 6 billion dollars in six months to fund federal needs. Analysts discuss bank reserves and potential bond sales, noting devaluation risks and possible effects on government debt.

Claude A. Jagger New York Roosevelt Congress Treasury Federal Reserve System Wall Street France

Oklahoma Tax Chief Backs Auto Tag System

CPI-Melven Cornish Oklahoma tax commission chairman praised enforcement by 155 auto tag agents and defended the plan to route all license issuances through agents. He said agents earn only a 5 cent notorial fee and 12 month service with estimated yearly incomes of 1800 to 2250 dollars, noting extra agents are added when profits rise and motorists previously paid 50 cents at the capitol office for private notorial service.

Oklahoma City CPI Melven Cornish Oklahoma Tax Commission Cornish Commission Capitol

Salary cuts for former county relief staff under Governor Murray

Former county relief superintendents who take new jobs dispensing free garden seed face salary cuts of up to 75 percent. Previously paid 250 to 300 dollars monthly from federal funds, they will now receive 60 dollars monthly from state funds, with 50 dollars extra allotted for expenses.

Oklahoma City Murray

Greater returns for the amount invested

Newspaper classifieds advertise better yields from investments with practical tips. Readers are directed to seek profitable options, focusing on value and reliability for growing wealth.

McKeel to Rule on Pending Criminal Docket

District Judge J F McKeel will announce Monday decisions on cases carried over from 1923. He delayed rulings due to four weeks of court and says none affect the city or county. He plans a criminal court term soon with four murder cases and hijacking matters awaiting disposition.

J. F. McKeel McKeel

Unofficial State Record Names Moore for State Chairman

The Associated Press reports Little Penaenion is heard as a candidate to head state affairs with J. B. Moore of Ardmore as the administration’s favored choice for state chairman. Sitting chairman R. M. McCool seeks reelection. a new candidate, W. Roy Melton of Poteau, editor of the Oklahoma School Journal, has emerged for state superintendent.

Moore Associated Press Herne J. B. Moore Ardmore R. M. McCool State Superintendent of Public Instruction W. Roy Melton Poteau Democrat The Oklahoma School Journal Melton

Politician King Keeps Governor or Attorney General Hopes Open

Attorney General King remains silent on his political future and has not announced a decision. He says he will reveal plans at the proper time, keeping questions about a run for governor or attorney general unresolved.

King

Young Jackson County figure runs for state senate

Jack Sutherland, a young Jackson County house member, announces a bid for the state senate opposing Cecil Chamberlin of Frederick. The move positions a new rival to the incumbent in a regional contest.

Jack Sutherland Jackson County State Senate Cecil Chamberlin Frederick

Oklahoma Board of Regents to Open Offices in Statehouse

The coordinating board creating the greater university will house its offices in the statehouse. A branch of the industrial commission is moved from the fourth floor to the first floor headquarters. Board employees will occupy the vacated rooms.

Oklahoma Greater University Statehouse Industrial Commission

Oklahoma County Legislator Ben Ellis Seeks Re-election

Oklahoma county legislator Ben Ellis announces his bid to return to the state House in the upcoming election. Ellis cites experience and continued service as his focus for a second term.

Ben Ellis Oklahoma

Hugo lawyer announces candidacy for district judge

O H Brewer of Hugo district attorney for Choctaw county has announced his bid for district judge in the district including Pushmataha Choctaw and Mc Curtain counties. He seeks the position and outlines his legal experience and readiness to serve.

Pushmataha Choctaw McCurtain Counties O. H. Brewer Hugo

Two Announcements For 1934 Democratic Convention Leaders

State Senator Al Nichols of Seminole and Pontotoc counties seeks re election. W E Mc Gowan of McAlester, former county commissioners association head, aims for insurance commissioner. Organization for the 1934 Democratic convention to begin with precinct meetings statewide January 12, delegates to county conventions to be named.

al Nichols Seminole Pontotoc W. E. McGowan McAlester The County Commissioners Association

Murray Opposes Special Session as Senator Pushes Short Session

Governor Murray declares against calling a special session and criticizes lawmakers for hype. Senator Louis Fischl plans January 8 meeting to discuss a short session to waive delinquent tax penalties. Murray warns the state supreme court to decide by January 9 in salary-reduction lawsuits or face a constitutional amendment to abolish the court and appoint new members.

Oklahoma City Murray Ballyhoo Louis Fischl Ardmore Blue Valley State Supreme Court

Oklahoma Supreme Court expands divisions to speed appeals

The Oklahoma Supreme Court unanimously approved district judges preparing opinions on appeals for final review by the court conference. Chief Justice Fletcher Riley will head both divisions while seeking a judicial council with the state bar to speed litigation. Thirty four of 43 district judges available to assist.

Oklahoma City State Supreme Court Supreme Court Conference Fletcher Riley Supreme Court Riley District Court Oklahoma Bar Committee Criminal Court of Appeals

Oklahoma to Form Public Health Nurse System

A statewide public health nurse organization is being formed under Health Commissioner G N Bilby with relief officials in Washington approval. Louise McMillan of Henryetta is named state field nurse at 225 dollars monthly. seven district supervisors at 155 dollars monthly. one unemployed nurse per county at 100 dollars monthly. Funding comes from the federal government. Nurses will work on tuberculosis contact, home care, maternal and child health, infant first aid, malnutrition, school child inspections, immunization, and personal hygiene teaching. No set budget yet allocated for Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City G. N. Bilby Washington Louise McMillan Henryetta Bilby Department of Labor Child’s Bureau Oklahoma

Van Hyning Joins Ada Farm Agent Staff

C W Van Hyning arrived in Ada to assist J B Hill county farm agent in expanding the cotton program 4 H club work and the corn hog program and other activities. Van Hyning previously served as cowtester for Pontotoc dairy association.

C. W. van Hyning Ada J. B. Hill van Hyning Pontotoc

Roosevelt Grave Ceremony Readies at Sagamore Hill

Oyster Bay N Y January 5 Old friends of Theodore Roosevelt plan a January 6 ceremony at Coke Neck Long Island near his grave The Sagamore Hill estate will host an informal gathering in the trophy room with figures such as Walter F Brown James R Garfield Richard Washburn Child Roger Straus Arthur Gutterman William Loeb and others The Roosevelt grave long a site for visitors dating to the 17th century remains a famed resting place for the nation’s first Roosevelt to reach the White House

Oyster Bay N. Y Theodore Roosevelt Coke Neck Long Island Sagamore Hill Walter F. Brown Hoover James R. Garfield Richard Washburn Child Roger Straus Arthur Gutterman William Loeb Roosevelt White House

Government Buys Oklahoma Cattle For Canning Program

Oklahoma City January 5 The federal surplus relief corp begins aid to the distressed cattle industry by purchasing low grade cows for canning at the Oklahoma City livestock market. An initial batch of 40 cann ers and cutters was bought through one plant with details on quotas and distribution to the needy not yet available.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Federal Surplus Relief Corp

Nash Bond Reduced in Desperado Harboring Case

The $10,000 bond of H G Nash sr near Ada Oklahoma was cut to $2000 by Judge Robert L Williams. Nash is charged with harboring outlaw Wilbur Underhill who was brought to the Nash home to obtain his life story for newspapers Houston Nash and Bruce Brady remain at $10,000 bonds. The elder Nash stayed in custody as the case proceeds after Underhill's shooting and capture at Shawnee.

Muskogee Okla H. G. Nash, Sr Ada Wilbur Underhill Desperado Robert L. Williams W. F. Rampendahl Underhill H. G. Nash, Jr Nash Houston Nash Bruce Brady

New Deal Fails to Please Reno in Cooper Union Talk

Milo Reno, head of the Farmers Holiday association, denounced Roosevelt's policy as betrayal of plain people. Addressing about 1,000 at Cooper Union, he blamed advisers and a brain trust for an uneconomic farm program. He argued the plan aims to level production to consumption rather than raise consumption to production.

New York Milo Reno Farmers Holiday Association Cooper Union Farmer Labor Political Federation Reno Roosevelt Brain Trust

Life sentence upheld for Wheeler in wife and children murder

Oklahoma City Jan 5 The criminal court of appeals affirmed a life term for Howard Arthur Wheeler a Kingfisher county farmer who killed his wife and two children and left them in a burning home on Sept 2 1932 Neighbors found the fire and Wheeler later asked if anyone had seen his family Other rulings included Verlin Smith given life for a Mayes county murder Clarence Lyon Greer county upheld 15 years Jim Carter Tulsa county five years for insured property arson Bill Bratcher Nowata county one year for fowls theft

Oklahoma City Criminal Court of Appeals Howard Arthur Wheeler Kingfisher County Wheeler Verlin Smith Mayes County Floyd Long Clarence Lyon Greer County Jim Carter Tulsa County Bill Bratcher Nowata County

Budget Provides More Than 16 Million for Indians

The 1935 fiscal year budget recommends appropriations totaling 16,285,930 for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It lists allocations and contrasts with 1934 spending, noting recovery funds, and includes specifics for general expenses, education, health, forests, housing, and administration. It highlights support for Indian schools, tribes in Oklahoma, and various hospitals and sanatoriums across regions.

Washington Bureau of Indian Affairs Congress National Recovery Fund Five Civilized Tribes Oklahoma Alabama Coushat Texas Saint Louis Mission Board School Tahlequah Okla Carter Seminary Euchee Eufaula Jones Academy Wheelock Academy Quapaw Cheyenne and Arapaho

Amarillo Chief Shot to Death in Hotel Arrest

Preston G. Burnham, 56, Amarillo night police chief, was killed by a gunman, Frank Crutchfield of White Deer, during an arrest attempt at a downtown hotel. Crutchfield, previously indicted in a White Deer bank robbery case, was identified by witnesses and jailed in Potter County.

Amarillo Tex Preston G. Burnham Frank Crutchfield White Deer Potter County Bill Adams Crutchfield Burnam Geo. Hayden Hayden Barnam

Convict Mooney Again Escapes in Oklahoma Chase

An escaped Oklahoma convict Herbert Mooney is hunted in Shawnee after a brush with special officer Jack Ketzler. Mooney fled a house last night amid gunfire, leaving a bloodstained hat and blood on the ground. Ketzler surprised Mooney following the arrest of Mrs. Mooney.

Shawnee, Okla Oklahoma Herbert Mooney Jack Ketzler Mooney Ketzler

Government finances show 1934 35 deficits and debt outlook

Washington's early 1930s fiscal view notes receipts of 2.08 billion in 1933 and expenditures rising to about 6.6 billion in later years. It cites a public debt around 28.7 billion with a projected 15.5 million deficit decrease due to sinking fund additions and general expenditures.

Washington Treasury

Relief funds in county exceed quarter million dollars

Wood Rose of the National Emergency Administration reported to the chamber of commerce that over 250000 will be spent locally on relief, not counting CCC camp costs. Mayor Chambless outlined Springbrook drainage work and another project awaiting approval, with Sincere Creek also slated for significant work. Miss Rocia Dority described county districting and district case workers, with orders issued from district offices. The group endorsed B E Hennigan as CWA administrator to remain until project completion.

Wood Rose National Saeemployment Administration Chamber of Commerce CCC Chambless Springbrook Sincere Creek Rocia Dority Federal Emergency Relief Administration Chamber Court House J. I. McCauley B. E. Hennigan CWA McCauley Hennigan

Last Kiss My Cost Woman's Life

Memphis news reports Betty Juneoss kissed her dying husband C E Ross after he contracted rabies. Ross died Monday despite Pasteur treatment. The dog bite also afflicted a girl and two enslaved workers. a doctor is sent to Helena to administer serum to them.

Memphis Betty Juneoss C. E. Ross Pasteur Ross U. E. Engineers Helena Ark

Cotton Growers Double Income in 1933 Crop

Total income of southern cotton growers for 1933 more than doubled 1932. Lint cotton value pegged at 617.7 million, with 111.5 million in rentals and 48 million from cotton options profits. Cottonseed income reached 79.5 million, pushing gross crop income to 856.8 million, as the USDA signals tighter 1934 planting limits.

Washington Farm Administration Crop Reporting Board Department of Agriculture Cully A. Cobb

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M. Magnuson MKEEL Aid J Hill Oosevelt Teddy Appeals Court Chickasaw Shawnee Claremore Clinton Pawnee and Ponca Kiowa Miss County C. of C
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