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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1933
Page
3
Ada's directory omits Hull House which houses transients from Broadway and Main. The piece sketches hoboes and wanderers seeking warmth, food, and a bed under Hull House roofs amid snow and sleet, describing bunking in hulls, Hoover Blankets, and crowded rooms before dawns.
A reported gang warfare threat looms after the killing of George Noland in Seminole. Investigators, led by Tom Huser, tie the incident to prisoner George and Matthew Kimes and their sisters Nellie and Jackie, amid rumors of bank robberies in Yukon Cyril and New Mexico. Authorities caution rumors but warn of possible violence if true.
Concrete has been poured for the foundation of the federal building at Rennie and Twelfth. J. L. Harvey of Rezers and Leventhal says a double shift may be considered later, but for now 20 more workers joined the crew to push concrete through to the forms as weather permits.
Tulsa report details Jimmie O'Brien a 10 year term convict who escaped in a laundry bag with accomplice BP Menon aiding the break. The pair reportedly carried out the stunt this week before authorities recaptured.
Deputy officers captured a 150 gallon moonshine still north west of Walnut Grove nine miles northwest of Ada. Bud Owens was arrested in connection with the operation. No whisky was found as the still had not been started.
F P Hill of the Izaak Walton League charges Oklahoma Game and Fish Commission chair Gid Graham has drawn $800 salary plus $5414.92 in expenses since eight months in office. He cites state auditor records and notes a $10 daily allowance for commission sessions, with a $100 monthly salary cap.
In Perry township Pennsylvania a church denies that an organ was played to drown out no votes in a Zion's Uniogo church election. Rev. Charlies Buffington and the consistory contend officials were elected legally under bylaws in the Reformed congregation suit by 17 members.
An old advertisement-style message warns that temporary relief masks underlying illness. It urges treatment of the root cause rather than masking pain, recommending Cardus to bolster general health and tackle common female ailments. Sold at drug stores with a call to try it.
Oklahoma officials reveal a record haul of 389 arrests for violations of the seining act in the last two years. Dynamiting streams drew 137 arrests, poisoning fish 45, and deer protection violations 127, amid more than five hundred unauthorised hunting or fishing cases.
Oklahoma City January report notes the house appropriations committee moved to push a 20 million dollar institutional appropriations bill, despite protests from Rep. Irabelle Hinds and other leaders. Budget ideas cited include 900,000 for a hospital addition at Tecumseh and 265,925 for institutional buildings with other repair and construction items across Oklahoma colleges and facilities.
Ada City schools reopened this morning to complete a shortened term due to finances. Attendance was good as influenza declines after holidays. The four month term ends April 28 with an intensive study program and scholastic enumeration of all residents under 21. District 19 population figures show steady growth, despite a 9% dip in one year.
Loans of the state school land commission would extend 20 years instead of 5 and sale of lands would be authorized under a bill submitted to Governor Murray by A L Beckett. It follows Murray’s suggestions and would be introduced as an administration measure. A biennial audit of the department would report losses to each legislature.
The Continental Oil warehouse at Fourteenth and Ash was robbed Saturday night. The safe was moved to Sandy Creek bank and opened with an acetylene torch. Officers report heavy effort, a commercial truck stolen from Hugh Scarborough’s home, and cash totaling 59 to 75 dollars plus checks and tickets looted. An pursuing car with torch gear followed the truck westward.
The Santa Fe railway company and the city of Ada will resurface the West Main Street crossing starting Tuesday. The block will be closed during work but should finish before week’s end. The Santa Fe tracks crossing has long troubled residents with efforts to fix it. The railway company funds the project under supervision by Commissioner J. H. Pryor.
S F Parks of Craig county introduces a resolution to appoint senate and house committees to study a state wide sales tax similar to Mississippi. Governor Murray opposes broad sales tax but favors luxuries. Mallory proposes all highways funded by state gasoline tax and eliminating over 2000 taxing units. He also hints at a plan to fund six months of school terms via income and sales taxes.
Jim Scott a 59 year old Madill cafe owner was charged with murder in the death of Abe Work a former Marshall county deputy sheriff and wounded three other men at a dance hall Saturday night. Preliminary hearing set for 10 o clock Thursday. Grady Neal another deputy sheriff is in Ardmore hospital with a bullet wound in his hand. Herschel Swank and Owen Wheeler were also wounded and improving.
Oklahoma City Jan 9 Speaker Tom Anglin announced he will name Rep. James Babb of Poteau to head the general investigating committee. He said the panel is among four key groups but he has not finalized all selections, with appointments expected later today.
Oklahoma City January 9 47 Nearly 600000 acres of state owned land will be opened for sale under a legislative bill for Governor Murray by A L Beckett school land commission secretary It provides for sale of any preference right leases Beckett says The bill probably will be introduced late this week A small down cash payment will be required and the state will reserve all mineral rights on the property sold Audit of the 70000000 land department every two years and report of losses direct to each legislature is provided in the bill.
About 8000 to 1000 farmers gathered around the Le Mars courthouse to block John Schonberg's foreclosure sale. Sheriff Rippey postponed the sale and two more foreclosures were sent to arbitration. Farmers consider a Des Moines rally to push legislative relief.
Tulsa Jan. 7 Mor ten S Rutherford state senator denies reports he was asked to quit the Paul Stewart group or that he would desert the senate committee on revenue and taxation.
Andy Stokes, age one, newly sworn county clerk in Tulsa, rode a 19 year old cow horse named Lightnin into the courthouse causing traffic chaos. He tethered the animal to a bumper, posed for a staff photo, then led Lightnin’ away to quiet the scene. Stokes says the horse is the best cow pony in eastern Oklahoma and notes he never drove a car before becoming clerk.
Harry Lungaard, manager of Ada Milling, heads the Ada Chamber of Commerce for the year. A M Kerr, trainee Junior Chamber of Commerce member and attorney, named first vice president. W C Prichett of Ada Steam Laundry is second vice president. H J Huddleston, Oklahoma State Bank cashier, remains treasurer. New board to meet Monday to map a program for 1933.
New York dispatch lists Calving Coolidge epigrams touching faith, law, progress, and governance. It highlights views on transparency, moral law, and leadership, noting his preference for doing the right thing over partisan advantage and his stance on running for office.
The Republican National Committee reported to Congress that it spent 2,670,652 from June 1, 1932, to end of the campaign year, with a deficit of 195,100 not including 19,000 in broadcasting and 3,308 for radio talks paid by Stimson. The year included a late fund drive of 492,291 and notable donors such as Harvey Firestone, John D. Rockefeller, and officials Stimson and Millar.
A fire at Deer Creek destroyed the high school early today after starting in the 11 year old building. The structure cost 25 000 dollars with 17 000 dollars insured. Records books and trophies were lost but classes will continue in a separate grade school building and vacant rooms starting Monday.
Professor F W Garrison, 65, educator at North Texas Teachers College, Denton, Texas, died suddenly from influenza and pneumonia. Survived by wife, sons Raymond of Houston and Jester a student, sisters in Sulphur Springs, and relatives in Ada. Garrison had prior service as Texas school superintendent.
Oklahoma City Jan 6 4% Conviction on fingerprint evidence upheld by the criminal court of appeals. Lawrence Smith Bryan county 5 years for robbery with firearms affirmed. Other opinions include Pack Cleveland county nine months and $750 fine for DUI Bonetts burglary three years affirmed Eden larceny of livestock two years Knight auto theft five years Kerr manslaughter four years Walker first degree manslaughter 15 years affirmed.
Tulsa reports C E Ashbrook once cashier of Fairfax bank admitted stealing $50,000 from the First National Bank of Fairfax. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four years in Leavenworth by Judge Franklin E Kenna on January fifth. He was arrested May 1, 1922.
Joe Whitaker announced chairmanships for ten key Senate committees including revenue and taxation to shape Gov Murray tax bills. Knox Garvin will lead revenue and taxation with Duncan as vice chair, while Knox Garvin heads oil and gas with Dave Logan as vice chair.
In St. Petersburg Florida Corporal William Jubb aged 92 and George Washington Brown aged 80 fought to a draw after four rounds in a humorous whisker-weight championship. The bout drew about 2000 spectators as police and city officials watched to prevent trouble.
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