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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1935
Page
2
Dr. C. C. Hisel Oklahoma state veterinarian warned Chamber members that bovine tuberculosis threatens human health and the economy. He noted federal efforts, 18 states TB free, and that Oklahoma must eradicate the disease to protect cattle and dairy sales. Thirty counties are certified clean, with more ready for certification, if funding is approved.
The meeting led by Dr. C. C. Hisel urged Oklahoma counties to pursue a state federal tuberculosis eradication program. County funds are estimated around 400 dollars with federal replacement payments if cows are destroyed. The plan aims to protect public health and improve market access for cattle and dairy products.
Ada resident Pete Jones is back home after 17 years in the United States Navy. He recently transferred to the reserve list, noting his wartime service aboard the cruiser Chattanooga convoying slow vessels.
Best daily attendance and most certificates marked this district Masonic school closure. District 38 with Coal and Pontotoc counties, plus lodges from Texas and Missouri, saw 64 average daily attendance and 23 additional lodges represented. Thirty Masons from District 58 examined for certificates of proficiency.
The state corporation commission ordered the Fitts field reclassified from a wildcat to a producing class C. Potentials, bottom hole pressures, and other data will guide a field allowable, with a staged flow test and 24 hour shut in for each well. New producers including Carter Oil No 9 A J Craddock show strong early flow as exploration continues near Jesse and Clarita.
Clinton Hayes, 15, dubbed America's youngest counterfeiter by officers, was convicted by a federal jury of making coins, possessing coins and molds, and passing coins in Muskogee. Judge R L Williams placed him in the custody of his grandmother Mrs Eliza Hazlett and would decide his punishment later. Four of Hayes's school friends testified against him.
Classified ad highlights value and efficiency with investment returns emphasis. Promotes smart spending and measurable gains for readers seeking economical choices and durable value in purchases.
District Judge J F McKeel retires with the docket described as better shaped than in twenty years. He notes every case was offered a trial opportunity and that civil cases dropped from 547 in 1934 to under 200 now while criminal cases fell from 698 to fewer than 50. He disposed of about 1500 cases and plans to enter private practice in Ada.
Magnolia No. 4 Tom Norris brought in as a Bromide sand producer and initial flow of 716 barrels. several wells expected today to push monthly producing-well average to about one per day. Other tests include Blackstock No. 3 Craddock and No. 2 Andrew J Harden, with Deep Rock and Delaney et al No. 1 Diamond drilling toward Hunton lime as Paramount test spurs trading in nearby holdings.
Excitement builds Saturday over information about Paramount No 1 Graham located in a southwest area near Section 13 and five miles from a reference point. Details on ownership or purpose are unclear in the fragment.
Okemah January 15 Two boys Bobbie Lee Clark 14 and Charles Clark 11 drowned while trying to rescue their pet dog in a pond near Mi cawber in Okfuskee County Their bodies were recovered after hours of searching neighbors reported the incident followed the boys leaving from school on Friday The Clark parents said the dogs may not swim and the youths waded into deep water to save it.
Sunday and weekend visits fill the week with relatives and neighbors. Residents share meals and attend singing events at Laxton and nearby communities.
Steedman hosts weekly singing and Sunday school with broad community participation. Local visits include Oklahoma City families and relatives from Ada and Latta. Farming activity rises as oats sowing begins and alfalfa plantings appear after recent rains. John Chambers acquires the Bebee grocery business and plans to settle on a new farm.
Laxton Comic Club earns compliments for their acting in Here Comes Charley aired Saturday night January 5. A large crowd filled the venue, with visitors from nearby communities, though seating was limited. The report notes overall good order and hearty post performance cheers. Also listed are local illnesses and a hospital trip for Mrs. Jimmy McDonald, pneumonia cases Hazel Grantum and Oral Dean Windyard nearing recovery, and Cecil Shahan absent from school due to head and ear troubles. A Saturday night party at Mr. Robert Pollock’s is described as well attended and enjoyed.
Cc E Gann born January 25 1871 died December 25 1934 funeral at Ross Baptist church with Elders Ford and Teague burial East Hill cemetery. Survived by wife four daughters 12 grandchildren and other relatives. Moving obituary notes his devotion to church family and country and calls his death a community loss.
In SiKeston Missouri a man tentatively identified as Arthur Holmes about 30 from Welch Louisiana was shot and killed by State Highway Patrol Sergeant Melvin Dace after stopping a car with Louisiana plates to question the driver.
Mrs J L Norred of Lagrange Georgia reports four children and ongoing weakness and back pain before birth. She credits Cardui with easing nausea and improving health during each pregnancy and urges others to consult a doctor if no benefit is felt.
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