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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1933
Page
6
Dale High edged Ada High 27 to 26 after a **terrific last four minutes** sparked a comeback from a 25-all tie. Mrs. J Bender and husband Mr. J Bender passed away recently in Shawnee. funeral notices and family details follow.
J W Weethbrook traveled to Oklahoma City to spend the rest of the week with his son Max Westbrook, an employee of Midcontinent Alloys and Metal company. Max has worked there two years and recently secured a promotion and added responsibilities as secretary.
Mies Eunice Gray, a student at East, underwent an operation at a local hospital this week. The brief note records the medical procedure and ongoing recovery.
Bob Wallace and his mother prepare to move to Oklahoma City. Wallace has eight years with Chatlan ton OV company in Ada and is an official of the American Legion and active member of the Norman Howard post.
Judee Orel Bosby, a member of the late supreme court, and his Tamily are in the city for a short stay with relatives and friends. They say they are happily settled in their new home yet homesick for their hen friends.
Two teachers from neighboring towns travel to Ada to visit their parents Mr and Mrs H C Clark and other relatives and friends.
A brief item notes Superintendent J anos remains hospitalized after an automobile accident near town almost two weeks ago. The report implies ongoing recovery from injuries while friends and Brecolves mourn the incident.
Mrs Stancel Dochapan left Saturday for Vas Arkaneas with her husband who is a Clark. His wedding occurred this winter. Dwight Merelock, a teacher at Cealeate High School, is spending the weekend in Ada visiting his parents and friends.
Pree Montag of Malla rd Swink visits parents in Ross for several days. Mive Mattie Brians returns from Calvin and starts the new semester. Mrs Joe Koperban goes to Oklahoma City for an American Legion auxiliary executive board meeting. Mrs Roper attends an auxiliary president dinner and garden dance at the Skirvin with a Lane Hotel event.
Lawrence business visitor K C Dearman and Pentetects C Compton were in Ada for business. Paul Norrell of Ada Evening News had a tonsillectomy yesterday and remains home. Clifford Logsdon and Faith Constant announce the birth of a one pound son on January 16, 1933. Ada residents Dendy and Batty Crowley of Springdale have ties to J T Waiters family. Mrs Walter Mayer attended to business at Mayer ranch Stonewall. Patty Taylor manager of the fiment site was at the store today for a tour with Mr Giletrap and East.
Jerebe and Donald figure in a brief Ada Ms Don Ohio tale with unclear context. The fragment hints at names and a location but lacks sufficient detail for a fuller report.
Seker Van Hooser aged 14 died at his home near Ada Thursday night. Funeral services were held at Egypt cemetery Friday afternoon at 3:24. Burial followed in Egypt cemetery with Criswell in charge.
Wanda Burns age 2 died at her home on 730 West Sixteenth Street. Funeral services were conducted at the residence Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock with burial at Egypt Cemetery. Criswells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Ed Montgomery aged 69 died Monday at 8 45 p m at his home near Byare. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 30 p m at the Church of Christ in Stonewall with Rev BR B McDougal officiating. Interment in Stonewall cemetery. Survivors include his wife eight sons and two daughters. The Montgomery family lived for many years in Pontotoc county near Stonewall Lula and Ada.
Edgar R Ferrix died Sunday in Colorado Springs at age 50. His body arrived in Ada for burial in Rosedale cemetery. Funeral time to be announced by Criswell Funeral Home with Rev W H Nettles officiating.
The Retail Merchants Association began plans for a monthly Ada Day at a Monday meeting. Merchants will refine the program this week and seek ratification next Monday. The plan calls for monthly city wide bargains to attract nonresidents as highway access improves, with booster trips preceding each Ada Day to cover the trade area. The group voiced strong enthusiasm for a more aggressive campaign to increase business.
John Hudgins of Centrahoma survived a fatal auto crash near Stonewall Friday night. His companions Miss Helen Heck and Miss Mary McCormack, also of Centrahoma, were killed when their car collided with another near the Coal County line on Highway 19. Hudgins recovered from head injuries and shock at home.
Rumblings in Washington signal a coming clash between Hoover loyalists and old guard Republicans over party control. The fight centers on the Republican National Committee chair and potential successors to Sanders and Hoover allies, as supporters seek to shape a post Hoover era before the 1934 congressional campaign.
Sheriff Ed Shinn of Kay county takes Earl Quinn to Enid for a second trial on murder charges in Garfield county. The venue change was ordered by the criminal court of appeals with Kay county bearing trial expenses. Quinn faces charges related to the deaths of Jessie and Zexia Griffith Blackwell sisters. He will meet attorney James H. Mathers in Oklahoma City after arrival. date was not set but expected soon.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania Mrs Josiah Keim 71 died after falling down stairs from a broken neck a few hours after finishing her funeral shroud.
Superintendent Andruss of the Institute for Feeble Minded in Enid calls for abolishing the office of the commissioner of charities and corrections. He argues state health supervision should oversee similar institutions and cites broad public support. He also lauds immunization efforts for diphtheria at his institution amid criticism.
Oklahoma City January 14 indications of steps to avoid salary cuts for elective state officials emerged at the capitol Senator Claud Briggs Wilburton warned that salaries of all officers could be jeopardized if elective officers wages are reduced indirectly by withholding full appropriations The officers could file mandamus suits to block payments to other state workers until the dispute is settled The matter might go to the state supreme court John Rogers state examiner and inspector said a test suit would surely be filed if wages for elective officers are cut.
Sheriff Clyde Kaiser and deputies chased two horses from Jack Jackson and one from Cap Shi through Stratford Ada and Stonewall to Tupelo. A suspect fled on foot. horses were recovered and returned to owners. The thief remains at large.
Pope Pius XI declares a 12 month holy year from April 2 to Rome and Palestine to seek social political and international peace. The extraordinary year marks the 19th centenary of the passion with readings in St Peters St John Lateran and other churches. He urges universal prayer and penance for all mankind amid church restrictions worldwide.
Three men robbed the State National Bank in Okla. on January 16 and fled in a new Ford auto. About 2,500 dollars was taken. The trio kidnapped three bank officers and two customers but released them unharmed several miles from town.
Senator Joe Whitaker of Eufaula proposes two bills to provide free textbooks and authorize state printing. The plan could save thousands yearly and may use a separate printing plant or operate with the McAlester penitentiary. Prisoners would learn a printing trade. basic books cost at least 25 dollars per student from first grade through high school.
Washington January 14 The census bureau reports December cotton consumption at 440 062 bales of lint and 44275 linters, withNovember figures and December 1831 also cited. On hand December 31 consuming establishments hold 1 530110 bales lint and 280795 linters, plus public storage 10 349808 lint and 59874 linters. Exports December total 1 059795 lint and 19129 linters. imports 10742. Spindles active 25 775156 in December.
Senator Sheppard of Texas argues against submitting the prohibition repeal question, blaming paid propaganda for biased views. He claims repeal would harm the nation, cites a drop in liquor use since 1914, and denounces efforts by millionaires to shift taxation to the masses.
Tokyo reports quote American ambassador Grew denying any understanding with China to fund or arm China. State Department note confirms no loan or arms agreement, while Japanese war office critiques claims of U S and German arms shipments to China as unfounded. Delegations attend Coolidge memorial where Grew delivers eulogy.
Stanley McSwain and Floyd Highfill cooked a chili supper for 29 hungry scouts during Troop 2 Monday night. Martin Landers explained the ten year scout program as the troop discussed scout laws and progress.
Oklahoma City January 17. Senator W A Carlile urged an inquiry into Senators Nance Commons and Stewart Dixon led a protest calling the move a whitewash The roll call vote 24 to 15 upheld the inquiry and showed new administration alignment The session also advanced bills on foreign service fees barbers repeal unemployment land homesteading and state boards and commissions reform
Kilgore Texas January 14 7 Tom E Alexander age 40 of Tulsa Oklahoma died of a heart attack at a friends home in Kilgore. Known in oil field supply circles he is survived by a widow two children in Tulsa and brother Hugh Alexander of Kilgore. Funeral services will be held at Piano Texas on Monday.
Thedford's BracKk-Dravent is described as a plant based laxative found in garden herbs. It claims to stimulate the bowels using natural materials from vegetables and offers a syrup form for children free from synthetic drugs.
Teachers, school patrons and scouts look forward to moving into the new building now under construction. Coalgate scouters plan to attend a Wewoka meeting where many men will hear about the ten year program for scouts, Ada will be well represented.
The Oklahoma attorney general's office began studying records of the school land commission to pursue payment from Sam Pollard former assistant secretary or bondsmen over an alleged shortage totaling 36 196 25. Governor Murray ordered the demand and the case may lead to suit. Pollard's attorney Warren K Snyder said Pollard denies the allegations.
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