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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1934

Page

3

Campaign promises spark unusual congressional race talk

Washington dispatch outlines a wave of primary and general election bids across the nation with speculations on contests for Senate and House seats. It notes Bailey versus Connally in Texas and multiple potential candidates in Missouri Ohio Indiana Nevada Arizona and Alabama among others.

Cecil B. Dickson Washington Capitol Hill House Senate Democratic Congressional Committee Republican Congressional Committee Roosevelt Bailey Connally Senator Connally Representative Bailey Texas Missouri Milligan Patterson Jim Reed Ohio Samuel B. Pettengill Robinson Johnson California Walter Dexter Whittier College Johson Ashurst Ariz Stanley P. Osborn Phoenix Arizona Democratic Committee Key Pittman Nevada George W. Malone Tom Heflin Alabama Representative Allgood Rep Samuel B. Hill Wash Dill Charles Bryan Nebraska Thompson Representative Burke Senator Simmons North Carolina Abernathy Simmons Alfred E. Smith

Four Problems Facing America Highlighted by Durant

Will Durant spoke to the Atlam Lions on four grave American problems and compared current conditions to post Napoleonic Europe. He suggested a brighter era could come soon as he lectures at the College tonight, introduced by Dr. Linscheid who praised Durant as a leading American thinker.

Dr. Durant America Europe Japan Will Durant Atlam Lions Napoleon Durant Linscheid Linscheid. In Introducing the Speaker, Dr. Linscheid

Echols Dies After Blow Near Franks Under Investigation

John D. Echols, 45, died at home after a blow to the head Monday afternoon near Union Valley and Stonewall. Three neighbors Arthur Arnett R C Hilton and C P Alcorn were arrested as county officers investigated the case. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2:30 PM with burial in Frisco cemetery. Echols survived by widow Florence and eight children.

John Dpd Echols Union Valley Stonewall

Oklahoma Supreme Court preserves mortgage moratorium rulings

The Oklahoma Supreme Court reaffirmed voiding a nine month delay in foreclosure trials under the state mortgage moratorium act. It upheld continuances under conditions while noting key differences with Minnesota law and the limits of legislative power.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Supreme Court United States Supreme Court Minnesota Welch Earl Welch Tulsa County Ore Busby Busby U. S. Supreme Court Oklahoma Supreme Court of the United States

Smyth-Drummond Nuptials Tie Local Couple

Mr and Mrs C W Smyth of 700 E Ninth announce the marriage of their daughter Pepple to Edwin Drummond son of Mr and Mrs Charles Drummond of 704 E Seventh The ceremony was held Thursday evening January 18 in the parsonage of First Christian Church with Rev Ivan J Young officiating Attendants were Miss Neone Sloan and Clifford Colvin The couple both attended public schools pere and East Central State Teachers college Mr Drummond is employed by Drummond Electric company.

C. W. Smyth Pepple Edwin Drummond Charles Drummond First Christian Church Ivan J. Young Neone Sloan Clifford Colvin Drummond Pere East Central State Teachers College Drummond Electric Company

Ada Students Celebrate Exam Finish and Local Sports

Examinations are over and Ada residents report no local students failing. The piece notes earnings for enrollment, names local seniors, and recounts a basketball win 153 to 103 over the Central Bronchos. It mentions figures such as Coleman VanCuren and Ray Chamberlain and recalls campus chatter and social antics.

Johnny Sadie Effie Qoscar State Board of Agriculture Susie Flutz Ernest L. Hammond Hazel Atlas Glass Company Ham Ada O. A Aggies Mel Hart Ike Gilmore Mel E. C. Tigers East

Oil Production Drops Slightly Across United States

United States crude oil production for last week fell 3 153 barrels to 2 363 702, despite Texas rising 14 758 barrels. California output slipped, Kansas rose, and Rocky Mountain region declined, with figures compared to the prior week and national allocation noted. several legal notices follow including school warrants and bank contract actions.

Tulsa Texas United States The Oil and Gas Journal Oklahoma California Kansas Rocky Mountain Oklahoma City West Texas Texa Texas Panhandles East Central Gulf Coast Southwest State of Texas North Louisiana Louisiana Arkansas Eastern Fields Rocky Mountain Area Santa Fe Springs Playa del Rey Elwood Kettleman Hills U. S

Murphy and Holly announce June 16 1933 marriage

Miss Mattie Lou Murphy and Louis Holly announce their marriage to be held June 16 1933. Mrs Holly is a graduate of East Central State Teachers College and teaches at Mill Creek. Mr Holly resides in Ardmore and works for the state highway department.

Murphy-Holly Mattie Lou Murphy Louis Holly Holly East Central State Teachers College Mill Creek Ardmore State Highway Department

Cotton ginnings rise with 1933 total over prior year

Census Bureau reports 12,558,762 running bales ginned by January 16, 1933, up from 12,414,899 a year earlier. State totals list Texas 4,190,174 and Alabama 950,170 among others. 592,054 round bales counted as half and 6,792 American-Egyptian bales are included.

Washington Census Bureau Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Missouri New Mexico North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia States

Supreme Court Decisions From Oklahoma City Docket

Jan 23 list of Oklahoma Supreme Court opinions includes denials of rehearing on mortgage moratorium law and affirmations or reversals in numerous cases across counties such as Tulsa Washita Osage and Kay. Notable items include quiet title actions vacated mandamus to compel salary payments and an inheritance tax computation with reversal and remand.

Muskogee Board of Education Muskogee Oklahoma City Supreme Court Edward K. Roth F. A. Waterfield Tulsa Grace M. Hawkins Belle Howard Washita National Aid Life Association van D. Morgan Osage Oklahoma Union Insurance Company National Aid Life Morgan Missouri State Life Insurance Nona Elsie Everett H. Bohnsack Blanch Dearstone Anna Crube Margaret Cummins Sam Houghton Okmulgee Nancy Horseman Grady Dennis R. Marshall W. T. Ward Beaver J. H. Morgan City Corporation Oklahoma Frank Dale Martha Dale Frank Carter Logan Oklahoma Aid Association Myrtle Pecinoski

Spring Hats Take Hold In Bold New Styles

New York fashion notes from Mary E. Plummer describe spring hats with long feathers and varied brims. John Fredericcs models a breath-taking collection that ignores muted trends with unconventional crowns and dramatic veils, lace, and flowers returning to headwear.

Mary E. Plummer New York CPA John Fredericcs

Former Champ Holds Rehiskered Title in Draw

St Petersburg Fla January 20 Corporal William Jubb 92 retains whisker weight world title as Dr M H Emory Havana thunderbolt 78 and Dynamite Charley Young 79 Mirror Lake NH fight to a four round draw with two knockdowns late. Referee C W Eldredge 103 Worcester MA. rounds one minute each with three minutes rest.

ST. Petersburg Fla William Jubb Jubb M. H. Emory Havana Thunderbolt Charley Young Mirror Lake N. H Emory Young C. W. Eldredge Worcester Mass Thunderbolt Eldredge

Move Accomplished Quickly as Post Office Opens

At 2 pm Saturday the old post office on West Twelfth lowered its windows and the Stars and Stripes rose on the new federal building signaling business readiness. Clerks, carriers, and custodians moved mail and equipment, with the public picking up keys to lockboxes. The rural carriers began duties in the new space while supplies from the old office were transported. a mailbox also moved to Twelfth and Rennie. Key staff included Postmaster James W. Lewis and assistant Wilbur P. Lee, with a full roster of clerks, city and rural carriers, and custodians helping with the transfer.

West Twelfth Federal Uncle Sam Wilbur P. Lee Twelfth and Rennie James W. Lewis Earl T. Sumner M. E. Qualls Alfred M. Vaden T. W. Bowzee Miss Earel Brunner Freethias Rice Barnett A. Mee- Collum L. Roy Young Roy Meek Joe W. Roper Claude N. Proctor Ben Whitehead Haskell R. Ramsey Augustus Gaar Bert E. Ratliff Webb H. Burdeshaw Samuel H

Oklahoma judge upholds NRA re employment pact in Banner suit

Superior Judge C Guy Cutlip rules the national recovery act remains constitutional for the presidents re employment agreement. Booker T Banner, a former department store porter, sought $4 weekly differences from Sept 5 to Oct 24. The decision centers on consideration and government role in stabilizing business.

Seminole Okla C. Guy Cutlip NRA Oklahoma Cutlip Booker T. Banner Banner M. M. Schoenbrun Blue Eagle Schoenbrun H. H. Edwards The Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association

New Curb on Cotton Production Ordered

Washington dispatch reports Cully A. Cobb chief of the farm administration cotton section urged the Senate agriculture committee to regulate cotton with a duty quota system taxing any production over a fixed amount. Bankhead termed the plan satisfactory and Smith predicted taxation would be included in any regulatory bill. Senator Bankhead agreed to a producer referendum on compulsory regulation.

Washington Cully A. Cobb Farm Administration Cotton Section Senate Agriculture Committee Cobb Bankhead D-Ala Smith D-Nc Wallace

Horsem en Defeated in Tourney Finals

Horace Mann high school cagers lost the McLoud invitation tournament final to Dale's five 30 to 12. Dale played rapid, well coached ball to pace the Horsemen who earned second place and a trophy. Clifford Green claimed the free throw trophy with 36 of 50.

Dale Horsemen Clifford Green

Reelect Davison County Chairman Leads Ada Convention

Denver N. Davison was re elected chairman with Mrs Marie Bailey vice chair and W T Melton secretary at the Ada convention. The gathering endorsed Democratic administrations and chose Davison and Bailey as delegates to district and state meetings amid parliamentary maneuvering.

Denver N. Davison Marie Bailey W. T. Melton Ada Davison Bailey

Heirs Sue Sun Oil for 640 Acre Oil Land in Texas

In Houston on January 20, 81 heirs of John Bricker filed a federal suit against Sun Oil Company of New Jersey. They seek possession of 640 acres in Montgomery County and damages totaling 8.4 million dollars, plus 7.5 million for oil already produced and 1 million for alleged unlawful entry and withholding.

Houston Jan John Bricker Montgomery County Sun Oil Company of New Jersey Sun Company

Nazis Engage In Propaganda In United States

Washington January 20 The house committee investigating Nazi activities in the United States found German propagandists seeking to inflame American opinion against France. The report states the German government intends to continue its propaganda efforts indefinitely and the committee led by Rep Dickstein recommended approval of a bill to create a special House committee to pursue the investigation.

Washington House United States France Dickstein D-Ny

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Congressional Theodore Stroosevelt Woodrow Wilson John D. Echols Franks State Supreme Court Drummond-Smyth Coleman VanCuren Claude C. Thompson Walter Bentley Bentley Ray Chamberlain Herb Turner Morrill Hall Vipers Buster Hough Elihu Henshaw M. D. Timberlake Coleman van Duren Woody Erwin Postal Services Federal Building National Recovery Act Davison County Charman
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