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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1925

Page

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Funeral plan for Klansman S Glenn Young to be simple and orderly

NO DEMONSTRATION HEPRRIN II Jan 28. Klan officials say Young, slain with Deputy Sheriff Ora Thomas and two others, will have a simple ordinary funeral with robed Klansmen at the cemetery. Invitations sent to klaverns. weather may boost attendance. Inquest into deaths of two leaders and reputed Klansmen continues with anti Klan witnesses subpoenaed.

Heprrin S. Glenn Young Ora Thomas Young Ed Forbes Homer Warren

Spelling Bee Districtwide Launch in Pontotoc County

The Daily Oklahoman sponsors a county level spelling bee in Pontotoc County with a trip to Oklahoma City and $350 in cash prizes for county and state winners. School winners advance to county finals, with the state champion to compete in April in Oklahoma City for prize money.

Pontotoc County Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City Oklahoma Daily A. Floyd Ada News

Ardmore Pair Sentenced in Mann Act Case

Ardmore man L Jud Hancock and Mrs Geneva Hensley pleaded guilty in federal court in Muskogee to Mann Act violations. Judge R L Williams sentenced Hancock to four years and two years to run concurrently, with Hensley getting two years at Jefferson City Missouri.

Muskogee L. Jud Hancock Geneva Hensley Ardmore United States R. L. Williams Hancock Leavenworth Hensley Jefferson City

Grove Chicken Hatchery Sets 10 360 Egg Capacity

Grove announces a new chicken hatchery with capacity for 10 360 eggs established in the area. The facility aims to boost local poultry production and supply.

Ada Hosts Twelve Engineers From O U Inspect Ada Plant

Professor L G Holland of the Oklahoma university School of Engineering leads eleven upperclassmen in a inspection and tour of the Oklahoma Portland Cement plant and Byng power plant. M O Matthews will guide the cement plant tour including all departments and the Lawrence quarries. The group travels to Lawrence to view raw material sources then returns to Ada for the remainder of a four day Oklahoma industries inspection.

Ous L. G. Holland School of Engineering Oklahoma University Ada Oklahoma Portland Cement Byng M. O. Matthews Lawrence Oklahoma

Friogd Train Wreck Near Roff Injures Five

Five people were injured when Frisco No. 511 derailed at a siding near Roff at 1 PM Sunday. Injuries ranged from serious to minor. victims include Ora Houston Rosie Turner Don Tipton J A Sanders H A Sadler. No deaths reported. Rescue and medical aid rushed to the scene.

Frisco Roff Secullin Sulphur Madill Sherman Division Ora Houston Negress Paris Texas Hin L. F. Gee Ada Rosie Turner Don Tipton Sherman J. A. Sanders Mobectic H. A. Sadler Holderaville Cr. W. Cox T. A. Hitler Roff

Skinner Elected Head of Pontotoc Chick Raisers

Pontotoc County Poultry association held a regular session electing John Skinner as president Renzo Cooper as vice president Clyde Kaiser secretary Roy Meeks assistant secretary J F Weldon superintendent Charley Simpson assistant superintendent The next show is scheduled for December 10 11 and 12 Charles Smith of Shawnee was named show judge if available J B Hill C W Ballard and Elva R Duvall were appointed to press legislators for a larger state show appropriation Lute Douge reported the finances are in good shape

Pontotoc County Poultry Association John Skinner Renzo Cooper Clyde Kaiser Roy Meeks J. F. Weldon Charley Simpson Charles Smith Shawnee J. B. Hill C. W. Ballard Elva R. Duvall Lute Douge

Nationwide film censorship starts January 1 in Japan

All motion pictures shown in Japan now fall under Home department censorship effective January 1, replacing prior local authority. The move establishes uniform censorship regulations across the country.

TOKIO Japan Home Department

Old Sol Blinked as Glot Covers His Weather Eye

Solar eclipse described as perfect with Sol and Luna meeting in a spectacular sky show. Venus Jupiter and Mercury watched as observers worldwide captured photos and records amid reports from New York City to Niagara Falls.

Sol Glot Luna Venus Jupiter Mercury Earth New York New England Michigan Ontario Niagara Falls New York City Cornell Yale Los Angeles Nantucket Massachusetts Yerkes Observatory Iron Mountain Waterbury Conn Radio Corps of American Vassar

Durant district Methodist laymen meet at First church

A Durant district Methodist laymen gathering occurred at the First Methodist church Monday evening. Out of town attendees included Guy Crossett of Caddo and Rev. W Y Switzer among others. The program aimed to strengthen district fellowship and wind up the Centennial campaign due to end March 16.

Durant Methodist Church First Methodist Church Guy Crossett Caddo W. Y. Switzer A. B. L. Hunkapillar Harvey Darrow Mr. Turner Stonewall W. H. Wilson Earnest C. Wilson Oklahoma City Guy Cossett Switzer Wilson H. P. Butcher H. Nelson Blackburn

Negro Servitor is Fired in Oklahoma Governor’s Office

Jim Noble, longtime negro servant to Oklahoma governors since statehood, was discharged after Parker Lamoore, secretary to Governor Trapp, caught him accepting money alleged to be for his influence in obtaining a pardon for a convict. Noble said the money was an attorney fee and he offered no pardon.

Oklahoma City Jim Noble Oklahoma Noble Parker Lamoore Trapp Lamoore Luther Bishop Jim

County Teachers Meeting Success in County

County educators gathered last Thursday and Friday for the annual meeting. About 175 teachers from county schools attended, most rural teachers present and Ada largely absent.,E A Duke rural school supervisor spoke on organization, John Zimmerman from the College discussed present day school challenges, and other educators shared insights with musical numbers and East Central band performances. James W Huff presides, Miss Alta Turner serves as secretary.

A. Floyd Ada E. A. Duke Duke John Zimmerman E. H. Nelson College T. K. Treadwell Allen K. W. Wood Latta Lloyd R. Watson Fitzhugh W. W. Jones Colbert J. E. Garrett Raymond Cox B. B. Alton Lula Amos Old E. C. Roberts Jones Chapel Enloe Roff Timberlake East Central Band Montini Jas. W. Huff Alta Turner County Teachers Association

Flu Again Menace to Ada Citizens Health

The Ada health scare reports 20 flu cases this week from City doctors led by Dr Brydia. Pneumonia cases are minimal, with no immediate spread danger. Schools advised to send home ill pupils and teachers urged to keep rooms warm and ventilated for safety.

Ada Brydia

Southern states swept by chilly north winds

A cold wave spread across the southern states with snow sleet and cold rains. Snow fell along the Atlantic coast from Washington to Atlanta with notable amounts in Virginia and traces in the Carolinas and Georgia as tobogganing temperatures continued.

Atlanta Washington Virginia Carolinas Georgia

Buy it rent it sell it find with a NEWS want aa

A compact classified style note invites readers to advertise in a News want ad service. It highlights buy rent and sell options and directs readers to place a want ad for assistance and exposure. The brief promotes quick responses and targeted reach for buyers renters and sellers.

Winter Grip on Oklahoma Third Time This Season

A severe cold wave swept through Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and the Texas Panhandle. Temperatures ranged from below zero in parts of Kansas and Missouri to several degrees above in Oklahoma. Snow fell in the Ozarks, with Ada reporting icy wind and thaw beginning as temperatures rose from 11 to 20 degrees by noon.

Dklaroma Kansas City Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Texas Panhandle Weather Bureau St. Joseph St. Louis Dodge City Ada Sol E. A. MacMillan Mercury

Hutchinson's Wife Seeks Fraud Divorce Suit

Mrs Mary Hutchinson Tulsa lumberman Ernest S Hutchison killed Jan 13 sues in Muskogee federal court alleging fraud to obtain a divorce and claiming Helen Paul Purdy has an interest in the estate She accuses Purdy of conspiracy with Hutchinson to secure the divorce and seeks to set aside the decree and require Purdy to declare her claim The suit cites Hutchinson stated net worth of about 25 000 to avoid heavy income tax obligations

Muskogee Ernest S. Hutchison Tulsa Charles E. Purdy Mary Hutchinson United States District Court Hutchinson Helen Paul Purdy Gymvion

Owen Will Practice Law in Washington

Senator Robert L. Owen, retiring March 4, will set up a Washington law practice with his former secretary John W. Beller. A dispatch notes Owen plans to visit Muskogee briefly after leaving office and then establish the firm in the nation’s capital.

Oklahoma City Robert L. Owen Oklahoma Senate Washington John W. Beller Owen Muskogee

No Arrests Reported at City Revival Meeting

Police and sheriff's offices reported no arrests during today's revival meeting amid claims the event would curb law enforcement activity in the city.

Sheriff’s Office

Eastern States in Iron Grip of Old Man Winter

Winter tightens its grip on the eastern states with record lows and heavy snow. New York City records lows near one degree below zero, 24.6 inches of snow this month shattering the prior 21.9 inch monthly record. Malone New York hits 60 below. NineMore cold reports push the region into a deep freeze following yesterday’s snowstorm.

New York New England New York City Malone

American ships demand liberty in Shanghai waters

American war vessels in Shanghai waters ordered to escort American or British ships leaving Shanghai at night despite Wu Sung Fort guns. Rear Admiral McVey says Shanghai must stay open to commerce and will convoy at any time, while General Wang warns he will not fire on daylight departures. The Bengalant was guarded with destroyers nearby. another British steamer was held with two Chinese passengers removed.

Washington Shanghai Woosung Fort General Wang McVey

Iowa Republicans Move to Vacate Brookhart Seat

The Iowa state central committee repudiates U.S. Senator Smith W Brookhart charging he posed as a Republican before the November election then aligned with La Follette, denounced the national ticket, and divorced himself from the party, seeking to file a complaint with the senate.

Des Moines Iowa Republican Party of State Central Committee United States Smith W. Brookhart Central Committee B. B. Burnquist Fort Dodge Senate Brookhart la Follette Movement

Brookhart Attacks Iowa State Committee Over Resolution

Senator Smith W Brookhart denounced a dispatch about Iowa state committee action saying the group practiced fraud or deceit and repudiated their own platform adopted by the state convention. He claimed the actions undermined campaign promises and the party's stance.

Washington Iowa Smith W. Brookhart

Ardmor e newspaper man dies at avanced age

Ardmore reporter T. Nesbitt 75, long tied to the Daily Ardmoreite in reportorial editorial and business roles, died at his home after 25 years with the paper. A native of Scotland, he was active in Masonic and Odd Fellows circles. burial set for Tuesday. He was father of H. T. Nesbitt, manager and part owner of the Shawnee Morning News.

Ardmore T. Nisbett Ardmorite Masonic Odd Fellows

Ants Can Carry Twice Their Own Weight

A study notes ants can lift about twice their body weight, revealing impressive strength for small insects and implications for understanding collective movement and engineering at a micro scale.

Sulons Wrangle Over Amendment On Child Labor

Oklahoma City January 28 The Oklahoma Senate approved submitting ratification of the child labor amendment to a popular referendum but no plans were made for a vote in the public. House leaders oppose ratification and may block a referendum vote. Senate support surprised many, with 19 votes despite expectations. Anglin commented the vote might have carried in the House. Legislators expect to focus on state matters now.

Oklahoma City Senate Oklahoma Lgislature House Tom. Anglin Anglin

Child labor constitutional amendment defeated in 13 states

Chicago report notes possible reconsideration barred as 13 states reject the child labor amendment, leaving three-fourths ratification by 48 states impossible. Oklahoma Kansas and Ohio join the rejection list, with North Dakota Washington Senate actions and Massachusetts previously voting down.

Chicago Oklahoma Kansas Ohio North Dakota Washington Senate House Congress Massachusetts California Arkansas South North Carolina Georgia Louisiana Texas Delaware Wyoming

Preparations For February Court Term Under Judge Crawford

Preparations are underway at the court building for the regular civil and criminal sessions of county court lasting through February. About 600 subpoenas for witnesses and defendants are with the sheriff for service this week. After the county court under Judge Tal Crawford, a week of county court will be held at Allen and another week at Roff.

Tal Crawford Allen Roff

Deputies Serve 500 Subpoenas Across Pontotoc County

Officials of the sheriff's office have been busy serving over 500 subpoenas to residents across Pontotoc County. Deputies used cars trains horses and walking to summon individuals for a county court session starting Monday afternoon before County Judge Tal Crane.

Sheriff's Office Pontotoc County Tal Cranefor

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Williams O. U Friogd Gotham District Methodist Sulons Union Crawford
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