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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1936
Page
5
Washington conference details a seven point program submitted by Farm leader urging a substitute for the AAA. The plan outlines measures to support farming interests and stabilize markets while seeking policy shifts at the federal level.
A national group of farm leaders adopted a seven point policy to replace the AAA with a soil conservation and price support plan. The plan calls for rental diverted land, quotas or mixed methods, strong funding, processing taxes, and expanded outlets, with USDA action to be guided by farmers.
Funeral services are set for 2 PM at the Sharp home in Francis for Dr J G Sharp a pioneer Francis physician who died Friday after a brief illness. Born September 9 1872 in Wood County Texas he practiced in Indian Territory for about 30 years and lived in Francis 20 years. He was a Baptist deacon and civic leader serving on the Francis school board. Ada physicians will be pallbearers.
A compact classified note touts high returns on minimal investment. The ad claims strong value and steady gains for buyers seeking affordable entry points, highlighting opportunities to maximize profits with careful selection and prudent budgeting.
Washington reports that 291,157 veterans have already received the WWII bonus payments. Veterans Administration statistics cover amounts paid to beneficiaries who died before applying and to those with adjusted service credits of 50 or less. Total disbursements amount to 45,974,146 dollars for decedents and 213.71 dollars per veteran in the low-credit group.
Oklahoma City January 11 The state tax commission weighs a plan to lower the minimum sales tax to 1 cent to stop retailers from lowering nickel items to avoid tax. The schedule shifts to 1 mill on 4 to 14 cent purchases, with 2 mills on 14 to 24 cents and 5 mills on 24 to 34 cents, tokens to begin February 1.
A nationwide survey shows about 209000 aged persons across 23 states on old age pension rolls. Oklahoma estimates pensions from 15 dollars monthly starting April 1 will reach few, while Georgia vetoed a pension law and New Hampshire blocks by constitutional limits. Beginning April 1, pensions will be drawn in multiple states including Illinois Iowa Kansas Maine and Ohio with varying monthly amounts. Alabama reports 6500 pensioners at 12 to 16 dollars monthly.
Arizona has a $30 monthly pension for 2,257 recipients awaiting federal approval. Colorado has a $17.60 monthly pension law awaiting federal clearance while Connecticut reports a $7 weekly pension law.
Miss Juanita Adams and Mr. Robert E. Lee were married in a January 1 1936 ceremony at the First Baptist parsonage in Oklahoma City. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Adams of Oklahoma City, previously living in Ada. The groom, known as Edward to friends, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbor P. Lee of Ada, with ties to Magnolia Oil. They will reside at 222 West Seventeenth Street.
Announcement of Miss Gladys Ward and Mr Mack Tipton marriage on Saturday January 4 at McAlester. Rev Braden performed the ring ceremony. Attendants were Loy Cook and Mrs Tipton. The couple plan to live in Ada after he works at Ada Milling Co.
A list of marriage licenses shows couples from Ada and surrounding communities. Names include Morris Osborne with Hazel Hollingsworth in Lonsview Texas, and J R Rowell with Gladys Parks of Stratford. Also listed are Odus Hanks and Beulah Blackwood Wynnewood, R J Swisher and Billie Isaacson of Te cumseh, Bill Fender and Audrey Walton Stonewall, Manvil Beaver and Marie Hilton Maxwell, Lloyd Phillips and Lorraine Samuel Coal gate, William P Wood Jr and Blanch Thomas Shawnee, Bill Hunter and Cath erine Scott Ada, Jd B Green and Gladys Hawkins Ada, Sidney Chandler and Leona of Ada, Elmer Crawford and Thelma Houchin Ada, Simon Morris and Ruthie Earl Ada, and Okie Davis and Ruth Vinson Allen.
Sam Battles of McAlester appears best positioned to become state chairman as precinct meetings show strong turnout. Battles notes broad support from Governor Marland Judge Moore and other party leaders and expects fair treatment if chosen, with county conventions next Saturday forming the real test.
A statewide series of meetings to study marketing problems begins in Chickasha with a market tour for livestock producers wool growers and 4-H club members. Sponsored by the Oklahoma A and M extension division the event follows schedules for county field meetings across thirty one dates through February and March in numerous counties including Cleveland Caddo Oklahoma and more.
Review of Governor E. W. Marland’s first year in office notes his mixed results and bold moves. He pushed to lease capitol grounds for oil to protect state property, faced legislative opposition, and set a path toward a new social security program and tax reforms while refinancing state debt to bolster credit.
Farm Column notes 4 H club work expanding with an enrollment goal of 1 000 youth. County agents Mrs. Morgan and Mr. Hill visit clubs while Poultry shows increased adult interest and the Farm Flock project is highlighted with monthly figures from Ada and Vanessa routes. Stillwater cites winter egg production issues linked to feed and a critique of slip shod feeding practices.
Shawnee reported Charles J. Benton 25 of Earlsboro died in a hospital tonight as the second victim of a gas explosion and fire that swept his home last Wednesday. His mother-in-law Mrs. Sarah Shockley 790 died the next day in the hospital.
Completion of bottom hole pressure readings for all Upper Simpson wells in the Fitts field began last week with daily potentials recorded on 64 wells by Saturday night. Initial figures show field potential decline from flush production and indicate pressure depletion as oil is withdrawn, guiding future pumping.
A mare theft near Lula in July was pieced together in January with the arrest of W C Phares in Littlefield. The mare stolen from Sonny Gore was ridden into Hughes County then sold to J R Lackey for 40 dollars, later traded to an elderly couple for mules and 85 dollars cash. Lackey eventually repaid Gore by buying a replacement mare for 100 dollars and lending a saddle for riding it home.
A county court docket for a term of criminal court beginning Monday January 27 lists 34 cases. Twenty cases cite possession of whiskey or related offenses, plus charges of drunk and transportation of whiskey. Other counts include defrauding a boarding house keeper, barber-law violations, and equal shares of assault, leaving the scene, malicious mischief, contaminating water, receiving stolen goods, trespass, and gambling device setup.
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