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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1938

Page

2

Phillips Reported Ready To Enter Gubernatorial Race

Oklahoma City January 15 Rep Leon C Phillips of Oklahoma a veteran leader of the Ax Handle Brigade signaled his entry into the gubernatorial race. The sixteenth legislature veteran indicated an announcement early next week. Other candidates included Alfalfa Bill Murray and Dr Fowler Border with campaigns in full swing. News noted Marland's reluctance on a special election and various political maneuvers and staff changes across state government.

Oklahoma City Leon C. Phillips Okemah Philips Senate House W. BH Border Patrol Venice Murray Ames Marland Paul Stewart Antlers Appropriations Committee Sixteenth Hubert Bolen W. S. Kew WPA Vator

Winter Fishing Open At Lake Windersmith

Wayne Wheelock announces Lake Windersmith will open for winter fishing for one month starting Saturday Jan 15. Permits available at the office with a 25 cent fee. Regulations will be provided. fish include channel cat bass and crappie. demand noted if conditions allow extension.

Lake Windersmith Wayne Wheelock Park ‘Board Wheelock

Safe Driving Awards Highlight Local Carriers Meeting

Pantotoc county AMCA Oklahoma members honored numerous safe drivers from Ada Milling, Coach Transfer & Storage, and other firms. The group logged over 212000 miles with one minor accident and ranked sixth among 27 truck fleets in the national safety contest. F M Cline of Oklahoma City spoke as secretary manager of the motor carriers association.

Pantotoc County Associated Motor Carrers, Inc Oklahoma Jess Barber Ada Milling Company Cecil ‘Blevins Coach Transfer & Storage Elmer Collins Ada Milling Henry Cowan Johnnie Crowder W. P. George Sam Lawson 3A Milling Company Joss Barber Elmer Collings Woody Dean J. D. Howard Lou McCollum R. Stephens W. A. Tippett Mack Tipton Jimmie Turner Nate Harshall Matt Keeling George Simpkins Cecil Simpkins Floyd Hill Otto Dawson L. Safety Council Association Nate Halshell F. M. Cline Oklahoma City Static Organization of Motor Carriers, Inc

Beware of fake nursery agents in Oklahoma City

Purchasers of nursery stock in Oklahoma are advised to verify agent credentials. State board of agriculture president C Scott urges nurseries to issue official certificates signed by the board president and the nursery head. Buyers should demand to see these state certificates to avoid fraud by impostors.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma C. Scott State Board J. M. Robertson Robertson

Man Breaks Leg While Freeing Mule Near Ross

George Glasgow of three and a half miles east of Ross was taken to a local hospital Friday with a broken leg after attempting to free a mule entangled in a stall cutter. A neighbor, Tobe Wingard, assisted by a physician at Rofl, aided in the emergency treatment.

George Glasgow Ross Glasgow Tobe Wingard Rofl

Reed Emerges as Clear Gambit for Court Seat

President Roosevelt taps Stanley Reed, a Kentucky lawyer and longtime defender of New Deal programs, to replace Justice Sutherland. Senators broadly welcome the pick, though some push for public hearings amid concerns sparked by Justice Black's Ku Klux Klan link.

Washington Supreme Court Roosevelt Stanley Reed George Sutherland Kentucky High Tribunal Senate Hugo L. Black Ku Klux Klan Reed Herbert Hoover Farm Board Maurice C. Latla White House Garner Barkley Ashurst Ariz Senate Judiciary Committee Logan King Utah Dieterich McGill Kas Vani Nuys Ind Borah Idaho Norvis Minton Tala Judiciary Committee Bridges N.H

Reed Named to Succeed Sutherland on Supreme Court

President Roosevelt named Stanley Reed to the United States Supreme Court to fill the vacancy created by Justice George Sutherland's resignation. The appointment was announced Saturday as the nation awaits the new jurist’s confirmation and potential impact on the court’s balance.

Stanley Reed United States Franklin D. Roosevelt United States Supreme Court George Sutherland

Counties Vote for Boggies and Blue Soil District

Representatives from Pontotor Johnston and Coal counties vote unanimously to form the Boggies and Blue Soil Conservation district. The affected area covers southern Pontotor, nearly all of Johnston, and all of Coal counties draining into Boggies and Blue creeks. State Conservation Commission to set election date. district advocates say program will span years.

Soil Conservation Pontotoc Johnston Coal County Boggies and Blue Soil Conservation District Pontotor County Johnston County B. Hill County State Conservation Commission Wabanucka Coalgate Lee Craig EB. P. Weston Soil Conservation Board Ed Roberts Soil Conservation Association Seminole Pottawatomie

Byng High Girls Triumph Over Caney 39 to 12

Byng high school girls basketball defeated Caney 39 to 12 on Friday night. The Byng lineup showed sharp shooting to overcome a tight court and large crowd. Caney, previously undefeated, faced strong offense from Byng leading to a disappointing loss.

Byng High School Caney Byng Lassies Caney Girls

Oil Worker Injured At Work In Texas Field

H L Ray of Arrow Drilling sustained a neck injury from a machinery mishap in the oil field Thursday afternoon near Duncan. Doctors report a dislocated neck vertebra but not a dangerous condition. he remains in a local clinic. The accident occurred while he was assisting with boiler work.

H. L. Ray aArrow Drilling Company Ray Ques

Lingcheid Peake for Ada Teachers

Ada teachers gathered for banquet programs begun last year and continued this year praising Dr. Al Linscheid East Central president for his cooperation with the city schools Dan Procter city superintendent presented him a large Bible as thanks The Ada High chorus directed by Wyatt C Freeman joined the group in song with Don Evans presiding over the event

Ada al Linscheid East Central Dan Procter Linscheid Wyatt C. Freeman Ada High School Don Evans

Sporting Club Case Appealed Over Noise Dispute

Lee Daggs sues Nathan Phillips and C. S. Amos over possession of a sports club property. A district court transcript follows an appeal by the defendants after a forcible entry case awarded Daggs possession due to noise complaints from residents above the club.

Lee Daggs Nathan Phillips C. S. Amos District Court Justice of the Peace A. W. Oliver Daggs Days

Tax Expert Sees Added Tax Changes Delayed

Treasury under secretary Roswell Magill told the Ways and Means Committee that extensive tax revisions could be proposed at a later date. He outlined seven subjects the Treasury might address including exemptions on interest from public securities, a gradual repeal of manufacturers excise taxes, and consolidation of estate and gift taxes. Magill endorsed the subcommittee plan, saying the proposals would improve the revenue system and relieve inequities.

Washington Treasury Congressional Roswell Magill House Ways and Means Magill Representative Treadway Massachusetts Treadway Representative Crowther New York Vinson

Local Divorces Filed and Marriages Decline

Two petitions for divorce were filed in the court clerk's office Friday and Saturday with one divorce granted. Marriage licenses issued were few, the decline linked to late December rush. Divorce petitions listed include Elizabeth Pike versus Albert O Pike and Mattie Upshaw versus Marshall Upshaw. E C Slate versus Florine Slate granted. For every year of the earth's inhabitants there is a motor car.

Elizabeth Pike Albert O. Pike Mattie Upshaw Marshall Upshaw E. C. Slate Florine Slate Minnors Stanfield R. C John Boyce Mckeel Jeter Tulsa Jan Frances Sowers Bartlesville Sand Springs John Bill Estlin Nowata

Accidents Prompt Law Warning On Purchases From Minors

W. W. Stanfield warns merchants to obtain written consent from parents or guardians before buying from minors, under a new state law effective May 14. The rule requires weekly itemized reports to the sheriff and carries fines up to 200 dollars or jail time for violations.

W. W. Stanfield Stanfield Bath

Medwick praised as best by Hubbell in Houston visit

Carl Owen Hubbell praises Joe Medwick as the greatest hitter, even better than Joe DiMaggio. Hubbell, in Houston for golf with Gus Mancuso, says Medwick’s power and wrists make it hard to hit Medwick’s bad pitches, noting DiMaggio’s weakness is elusive. He also mentions the Yankees and Giants in casual remark.

Houston Texas Carl Owen Hubbell King Carl Bill Terry Joe Medwick Joe DiMaggio Othter New York Yankees DiMaggio Hubbell Gus Mancuso Medwick Hare

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Phillips Ax Handle Brigade J. M. Gentry Gentry Blackwell W. W. Waters Pensacola Hot Springs Ark Ponca City Fhursay Eddie Davidson Faye McDonald Velliant of Motor Carriers, Inc Kentuckian U. S Burke Ying Choice Neb Reconstruction’ Finance Corporation FLD. R Brandeis Cardozo Stone Black Hughes Roberts Sutherland Justice Cardono Soil Conservation Area Byng High Sporl Er L. Ray Arrow Drilling Co Duncan Merrell Morgan Temple Youth Comanche Lingcheid Peake Re- Tates Sporting Club Post Bond Congressional Committee Virginia Nesbitt Main Street Broadway Avenuue East Main Norman Criswell Funeral Helen Houston J. M. Houston North Oak Ducky Ada Chamber of Commerce A. Linscheid East Central State Teachers College Alexandria Egypt Dr. Linscheid Pontotoc County The Nile Texas Cotton Association Congress of the United States Russia Sao Paulo California First National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation P. A. Norris G. J.morton S. K. Grant F. , Norris A. Leverett E. Martin Orel Busby R. W. Simpson
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