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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1936

Page

4

Newsboys Club Donation Highlights Ada Hospital Drive

Ada residents respond to the hospital fund with many gifts including a notable $3 from the Edward Bok Newsboys club. The boys sell papers to support family needs, learn citizenship, and gain public enterprise lessons through community service and leadership from Harry W. Miller.

Ada Newsboys Club Larry Late Harry W. Miller Edward Bok Presbyterian Church Friends Miller

Laying A Solid Foundation Sunday Lesson Overview

The piece surveys Jesus selecting early followers from among fishermen and tax collectors, their preparation, and the rise of his movement. It contrasts humble clergy with the world of politics and public opinion, noting brave past presidents and current political debates on tariffs, neutrality, and cultural topics. It blends biblical reflection with contemporary political commentary and a light note on Cowboy songs.

Jesus Judea Galilee Nazareth Capernaum John

Al Smith Drives Democratic Split Risks GOP Gain

The Republican-leaning commentary notes Al Smith’s attack on the Roosevelt administration could spark a conservative revolt within the party and jeopardize the November election. It warns Democrats often fail to unite, citing past splits that aided McKinley and other rivals.

al Smith Roosevelt Smith Cleveland Bryan McKinley

Taxes Likely as Congress Faces Election Year Pressure

The piece argues new taxes are probable despite congressmen opposing burdens that affect taxpayers. It notes taxpayers are currently in the minority and warns that only a strong unified taxpaying group could influence legislation again as Congress fears organized fiscal pressure.

Congress

Murray Loses None of His Edge in Enid Speech

Former governor Murray defends the constitution and warns of mounting government debt while decrying new tax ideas aimed at single people and childless couples. A Frisco railroad service from Tulsa to Ada begins Sunday hoping for sufficient patronage to justify ongoing operation.

Murray Enid Frisco Tulsa Ada

Case of suspected meningitis not yet proven in county death

James Thomas Pickens died Tuesday night with a suspected meningitis case that health officials say is not proven. County and city health officers along with state physicians investigated, noting the specimen arrived late and there is no epidemic indication. Authorities urge residents to continue normal activities while watching for signs of illness.

Prince of Wales Edward Great Britain Wales Duke of York Ada James Thomas Pickens Catherine Brydin Go. E. Welborn M. M. Webster Charles M. Pierce Ness State Health Department

Markets Oklahoma City and New York Cotton Fronts

In Oklahoma City cattle, calves and hogs show varied activity with prices mostly steady to higher for cattle, hogs down about 15 cents, and sheep firm. In New York, cotton trades irregular as near months ease on uncertainty about government price supports with May around 11.02 and October near 10.40.

New York

Kansas City Market News Livestock Summary

Hogs 2 500, 160 direct mostly 5 to 15 lower than Tuesday. Top 9.85. desirable 160-280 lbs 9.75-9.85. sows 8.25. Cattle 4,000, calves 400. short red steers weak to 25 lower. killing classes steady. bulls, stockers and feeders scarce. Good mixed yearlings 8.50. butcher cows 4.75-5.50. vealers 9.00-11.00. Sheep 5,000. slaughter lambs active about 25 higher. fed lambs 10.15-30. natives 10.25. ewes 4.25-4.50. feeding lambs 9.39-9.90.

Oklahoma City U. S Kansas City

Poultry Prices in Chicago Ledger Jan 20 Hens and Broilers Listed

Live poultry prices in Chicago on January 20 show steady market. Hens under 5 pounds at 23.5 cents, over 5 pounds at 22.5. Leghorn hens 18.5, Plymouth Rock and white rock springs 25, colored 24. Plymouth Rock and white rock broilers 24, colored 25. Leghorn chickens 18, roosters 17, turkeys 18 to 23, ducks 17 to 22, geese 17, capons seven pounds up 26, under seven pounds 24. Dressed turkeys steady with no price change.

Chicago Plymouth White Rock Springs White Rock

Dairy Market Roundup From Chicago Auctions

January 29 prices for butter and eggs show butter at 9 975 cents per pound with varied grades and shop units. Creamery specials reach 35 to 35 1-2 cents, extras 34 1-2 to 34 1-2, firsts 32 to 42 cents. Eggs total 10 760 with weak local fresh grail ed firsts at 24 cents and current receipts at 23 cents.

Chicago

Potatoes See Prices and Shipments Across Regions

Potatoes at 46 cents in Chicago with total US shipments 711. Supplies moderate and demand good for top stock. Idaho russets U S S No 1 priced 1.00 to 2.00 per cwt. U S No 2 1.46 to 1.60. Wisconsin round whites No 1 1.15 to 1.25. North Dakota Red River section cobblers No 1 1.22 to 1.22 1 2. Early varieties WU No 1 fair at 1.15. Colorado McClures No 1 1.35 to 2 1-2.

Chicago US. S North Dakota Red River Cobblers U. S WU. S Colorado McClures U. S

Chicago Wheat Falls Amid Weak Winnipeg Market

Chicago wheat prices fell up to 11 half cents as Liverpool slips nearly 2 cents and Winnipeg export activity remains quiet. May futures around 99 1 2 cents, corn 1 4 to 5 8 lower, oats steady to 1 8 down, provisions mixed, overall heavy session with soft domestic flour trade.

Chicago Liverpool Winnwipes Winnipeg

Grain futures quotes from Chicago markets report

Spot grain prices in Chicago on January 29 show cash wheat No. 2 mixed at 1.12, corn No. 4 mixed at 56 1/2 and 57 3/4 for No. 4 yellow, oats No. 3 white at 30 1/4 to 31 with sample grade 24 1/3 to 24 1/2.

Spot Chicago

Spot Cotton Quiet in New Orleans Close Up Four Points

Spot cotton closed quietly in New Orleans rising four points. Sales reached 673 bales with low middling at 12.84 cents and middling 11.69. Receipts totaled 3,316 bales and the stock stood at 690,171 bales.

Spot New Orleans

Cotton futures steady in New York and New Orleans

Cotton futures closed steady in New York and New Orleans with small gains. May, July, and December contracts posted modest changes while spot middling remained at 11.83 cents.

Bus Crash Kills and Injures Ada Students

A bus overturned over a culvert. rescuers from the nearby railroad roundhouse helped lift the vehicle from a trapped mass of boys and girls. Harbour, the driver in his fourth year, died. he is survived by his wife and two children. Kenneth Young recounted a harrowing escape and rescue, describing the chaotic scene and pulling his sister Betty Jean free with injuries.

Ada E. L. Garrett Coal County Harbour Betty Jean

Oklahoma Vets Set to Receive Bonus Funds

About 67 181 World War veterans in Oklahoma will gain 55 202 766 dollars from congressional action on the soldiers bonus. The state veterans bureaus announced estimates of affected men and payments, with bonus application instructions mailed from Washington.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Veterans Washington Milt Phillips American Legion Legion

WPA to Open Tulsa Educational Art Gallery

Homer Heck the state WPA white collar project director said a Works Progress Administration educational art gallery will be established next week at Tulsa Oklahoma City.

WPA Tulsa Oklahoma City Homer Heck Works Progress Administration

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