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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1938

Page

5

The Bluefields Mystery Ends in a City Search

In a tense confession scene Jim reveals Amy Kerr's daring pursuit of evidence against Worth and the bank bonds theft. Cilly and Jim discuss Amy’s sleuthing, Worth’s possible alibi, and the vital safety deposit box revealing the final link. The pair plan to act, while a half-open fire escape window hints at danger.

Jim Cilly Sas Cilly Amy Dad Ogdeen Lilly Worth Bluefields New York the Nations Trust Company Ames & Wakefield Askey Cannon Cily Sam

Political Tom Tenns Drumming as Murray Leaves Yashau

In Oklahoma City this week the political tempo rose as ex governor Murray prepares for a spring comeback campaign. Leaders like William H. Murray plan voter outreach while others push for reform measures, wage rules, and a shift in statewide offices.

Murray Yashau Francis J. Kelly Oklahoma City Jan William H

John Ragsdale Pleads Guilty in Justice Court

John Ragsdale pleaded guilty when arraigned Monday morning in justice court of W L Reed on charges of driving while drunk. The case was transcribed to district court for sentence.

John Ragsdale Justice Court W. L. Reed District Court

Pickett Farm Women Meet at Lowe Home

The Pickett Farm Women’s club met at Mrs. Bill Lowe’s home on Tuesday with eight members present. Reports from committees were given, goals for 1988 discussed, and a special meeting plus a shower were voted. Each member paid for the 1984 yearbook, next gathering set for Mrs. Kelma Coley’s home.

Pickett Farm Women’s Club Bill Lowe Mrs. Morgan Eiget

Federal Housing Conference Here in Ada

Representatives of the Federal Housing Administration from Oklahoma City will visit Ada for a small home planning conference on Thursday evening January 20 at 7 30 in the Chamber of Commerce office. The meeting aims to promote low price homes for moderate incomes with private capital and FHA insured loans. A round table will outline FHA financing, underwriting, standards, and sales promotion with Freeman P. Galt attending.

Federal Housing Administration Safe Oklahoma City Ada Chamber of Commerce Milton Keating FHA Freeman P. Galt State Pha

Framing a Murder Plot in a New York Office

Priscilla Pierce races to the Cannon Building to warn Jim of a killer who overheard the case. In Ames Wakefield, Tim searches Amy Kerr’s desk as Hutchins confronts the duo with a gun. A shot rings out as danger closes in. chapter ends on a cliffhanger.

Priscilla Pierce Sworan Muarderella Victis Wim Isearigas Cilly Ahby Hutchins Amy Acreangee Dolan Amy Kerr Downey Fourteenth Street Pennsylvania Station Cannon Building Casey Ames & Wakefield Jim Tim Gilly Tet Harvey Ames Harry Hutchins Priscilla Lois Sim

Maxwell School News Holiday Activities and Exams

Christmas holidays mixed with visits across Oklahoma and Arkansas. Teachers and families shared meals, while athletics progress showed B team winning most games and girls undefeated. Semester tests occurred after the break, with high marks in multiple grades and state honors for Calvin Carmichael. Attendance remained strong at 93 percent, and several students earned 90 percent or higher in spelling.

KA. Barnett A. &J. Ellis Ella Oklahoma City Ernestine Lance Pauis Valley G. C. DeMopss L. & Harris Pocola Oklahoma Greenwood Fort Smith Ark Summers Chapel Herving & Treadwell Calvin Carmichael Margaret Joldie Krueger Willis Goodwin Cleo Watts Euvonue fSoward Dorothy Berry Ouida Harris Lorene Buchanan Jeanette Buchanan Mona Jane Carmichael Reba Belcher Winnie Fae Berry J. M. DeMogs Robbie Alice Harris David Obawar Paralea Hilton Nadine Andine Buchanan Leora Goodwin State Department Grace Margaret Eddie Krueper Etta Ellis Dorothy Barry Bavane Sowerd Fee Pauline Sar

Schools To Get Par On Warrants

Information from State Treasurer Hubert L. Bolen to county and independent district superintendents says general revenue warrants for the remaining fiscal year will be issued non payable but financed at par. Ray Stegall, county superintendent, received the arrangements last week and may inform all schools under his supervision.

Ray Stegall Hubert L. Bolen Ner

Oklahoma pipeline worker killed in highway crash near Esmond

K D Ralston a 27 year old pipeline walker for Empire Pipeline died after being struck on highway 77 six miles northeast of Esmond while changing a tire. His wife and two children waited in the car for two hours as state patrol searched for the driver. The toll from weekend crashes across states reached at least 94 with numerous fatalities including eight killed in Indiana cross ings.

Associated Preney Oklahoma K. D. Ralston Cushing Okla Highway 77 Esmond Ralston Empire Pipeline Company Guthrie Otter Indiana Arkansas Arizona Callifornia Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Ilinois Iown Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Washington West Virginia Wisconsin

House Votes Down War Referendum Bill

The House defeated a proposed constitutional amendment requiring a national referendum before declaring war. Speaker Bankhead and President Roosevelt urged defeat, arguing the amendment would impede executive foreign policy and mislead nations about American rights. The vote was 209 to 1 in opposition.

Washington House Bankhead Efeat Roosevelt Rep Ludlow D-Ind United States Jimpan Republic Franklin D. Roosevelt Department Boase Tives Will Rogers Jed Johnson Sam ,Massingale Jack Nichols Gomer Smith Wesley Disney Lyle Boren

Oklahoma City Public Safety Chief Warns on Licenses

J M Gentry the Oklahoma state public safety commissioner announced that drivers found without state licenses after January 15 would be arrested if stopped by patrolmen. Officers will check licenses at stop lines and direct unlicensed motorists to tax agents. From February 1 applicants must pass driving ability and laws exams. about 96 percent have applied.

Marland Treasury J. M. Ashton State Chamber of Commercce H. J. Denton GFW Highway Commission Oklahoma City Ij. M. Gentry Gentry

Lindbergh Reward Split Among Recipients in New Jersey

Governor Hoffman divided the 25000 dollar Lindbergh baby reward among recipients led by Walter Lyle with 7500 dollars and William Allen with 5000 dollars for finding the child’s body. Others included William Strong and William Cody with 2000 dollars each, Hauptmann suspect Bruno Richard Hauptmann was executed in 1936. Lyle’s aide received 1000 dollars and another witness 500 dollars. Remaining 3000 to be shared among about 100 bank tellers and others who burned ransom bills. Also notes production shift from 60 to 300 cans per minute with machine canning.

Trenton N. J Harold G. Hoffman New Jersey Walter Lyle New York William Allen Charles A. Lindbergh Jr Mt. Rose Road Lindbergh Hopewell William Strong William F. Cody Bruno Richard Hauptmann Hauptmann Joan Lyons Lyle Col . Lindbergh

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