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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1937

Page

7

Card of Thanks and Oklahoma garnishment notice

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for aid during illness and after death of Merta Elizabeth. Named are Mr T T Akers and Elder F E Teague. Also includes a Pontotoc County Oklahoma district court garnishment notice against C C Crouch seeking $170 plus costs with $152.14 held in court to satisfy claim. deadline August 12 1937.

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma Federal Land Bank of Wichita Wichita, Kansas W. M. Dugger William M. Dugger Pontotoc State of Oklahoma Ada Merta Elizabeth T. T. Akers F. E. Teague Coy Byrd Geneva Lee Byrd Melba Joyce Byrd Massey & ‘Witherspoon H. Massey J. G. Witherspoon Va. Co Crouch State of C. C. Crouch Della Bedford Court Clerk Pontotoc Co Okla Hatcher & Hatcher

Potatoes Purchased for Relief Clients in Oklahoma

J O Lettice of the federal surplus commodities program announced the purchase of 150 carloads of potatoes from eastern Oklahoma growers at 75 cents per hundred pounds. He said the price is about 20 cents higher than the current market and most potatoes will be distributed in Oklahoma by the state public welfare board amid glut and ruinous prices. Carlot purchases by counties include

Muskogee J. O. Lettice Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation Oklahoma Lettice Washington, D. C State Public Welfare Board

East Central College Home Economics Tea Display

Journalism class column notes an informal tea hosted by the Home Economics department at East Central State Teachers College. From 3 to 5 pm in the Science building dining room, all interested ladies were invited to view a display of children's clothing, assisted by Miss Jessie Mae Ledford, Mrs. Viola Peay, and Mrs. Elsie Porter.

East Central State Teachers College Jessie Mae Ledford Viola Peay Elsie Porter

Chiggers Share in Botanists Interest at Wintersmith Trip

Botany instructor Churchill Thomas led divisions of Botany 115 on field trips to Wintersmith park. Students identified trees and plants while other classes enjoyed picnics, boat rides, and games. Faculty and students coordinated activities with plans for a July Fourth schedule and music concerts nearby.

Oklahoma Mary Gordon Mitchell Wintersmith Park Hughes County Watson Mills Tunstall Hugh Norris Science Hall

Summer legumes prevent erosion in soil conservation plan

Agronomist Malcolm Ward notes farmers should plant summer legumes after harvest to hold soil, build fertility, and provide forage or cash crops. Mungo beans cowpeas and soybeans are most common. Plowing under legumes adds organic matter enhancing moisture absorption and erosion resistance.

Soil Conservation Service Malcolm Ward Konawa

Year ends with debt at new peak in US history

Washington reports the treasury closes the fiscal year with the largest public debt on record and a cash balance of 1 billion dollars. Revenue tops revised estimates by 50 to 60 million while ordinary spending exceeds forecast by 75 million, with total expenditures 157 million over the revised estimate.

Washington Treasury Roosevelt Budget Bureau

More Power for French Cabinet

Paris June 30 The Chautemps government won near total financial authority as the senate finance committee approved the bill by 20 to 3 in a closed session. Bonnet said inflation devaluation and new taxes were unavoidable while pushing swift passage before the day’s end to enable decrees to stabilize credit and fight speculation.

Paris Chautemps Senate Finance Committee Camille Chautemps George Bonnet Leon Blum Joseph Caillaux People’s Front Briand Blum Bonnet Finance Committee

Cattle Hogs and Sheep Trade Report From Oklahoma City

Cattle receipts 2100 with calves 500. demand slow and uneven for killing classes. Grass steers and yearlings steady. cows and heifers steady to weak. Bulls 25 lower. wealers slow. Hogs 600. demand fairly active and up about 10. Packer top 11.45 to 11.55. Sheep 500. spring lambs strong to 10 higher, top 9.75.

Oklahoma City U. S

Poultry and Produce Prices and Fresh Dairy in Chicago Trade

Chicago market report dated June 30 shows live poultry prices with 55 trucks and hens steady chickens easy. Leghorn hens priced at 12 1 2 with other breeds and broilers listed, turkeys ducks and geese follow, eggs and butters with firm creamery and graded classes also detailed.

Chicago Plymouth Rock White Rock Plymouth Springs Leghorn Roosters

Potatoes Market Report Shows Mixed Quality and Prices

Chicago June 30 Potatoes on track 370 total U S shipments 845 good quality Bliss steady demand fair California firm slightly stronger demand fair cobblers weaker light supplies liberal California white rose U S No 1 1.55 to 1.65 car fine quality 1.70 U S commercials 1.40 to 1.50 Arkansas U S No 1 1.45 to 1.50 heated some decay 1.15 to 1.35 Oklahoma U S No 1 showing decay 90c to 1.00 Oklahoma cobblers Ri ee NO 2 showing decay 1.05 to 415

Chicago U. S. Dept U. S California Arkansas U. S Oklahom U. S Oklahoma Cobblers Ri Ee

Chicago Wheat Ends Lower After Winnipeg Selloff

Late Chicago wheat prices fell from early gains as Winnipeg markets tumbled after reaching new highs. Drought concerns and forecast showers spurred selling. July wheat quoted 1.18 7/8 to 1.19, September 1.19 7/8 to 1.20 1/8, oats 1 5/8 to 2 1/4 down.

Chicago Winnipeg

Cotton Holds Steady Amid Light July Liquidation

New York notes cot ton largely steady with only a 10 point trading range as July liquidation nears. Weather crop advise drew light selling while contracts remained scarce. October fell from 12.25 to 12.15 with mid afternoon prices mostly unchanged to seven points lower.

New York

Spot Cotton Closes Quiet in New Orleans

Spot cotton in New Orleans on June 30 closed quiet, down ten points. Sales 28, low middling 10.97, middling 12.47, good middling 13.02. Receipts 1,102, stocks 299,161.

New Orleans

President Roosevelt signs $1.5 billion relief bill

President Roosevelt signed a 1.5 billion relief bill in Washington providing 1.325 billion for the WPA 100 million for the reconstruction administration and 75 million for the national youth administration for the new fiscal year starting tomorrow. The current year WPA spending was about 1.86 billion and the funding cut will force thousands of relief workers to be dismissed weekly through July 15.

Washington Roosevelt WPA Resettlement Administration National Youth Administration

Summer outings for farm women praised as refreshing relief

Editor urges farm wives to take camping trips with relatives to rest from a busy routine. Pontotoc area groups use the Boy Scout lodge near Bromide for brief respites and to keep mothers from burning out. Community notices include visits, hospitality, and a July 6 musical program at Bebee schoolhouse by Swift Produce Company of Ada.

Pontotoc Bromide J. A. Burk Virginia Lea Lorene Crow Muskogee Lorene Crane Sayre Okla Charlie Crane Sam Golden W. H. Hightower Jim McCutcheon Geraldine Frank Roberts Lee Eddith Hayes Wallace Hayes Ada Luther Coffee Snomac A. A

Revival Messages Fill Weekend Services At Union Hill

Sunday and Saturday services drew large crowds as Rev Huddleston and Rev Holland led the parish. The community noted singing by visiting groups from Homer and Ada, a pie supper planned for Friday, and a revival set to begin July 3 with multiple families hosting gatherings.

Huddleston Vaness Holland Ada B. F. Gurley Vermell Stella Mae Roundtree Marjorie Georgia Perriman Aline Gurley Dean Roundtree Lorene Johnson Fred Stephens Albert Stephens Hall Paul Covey Sasakwa Okla Sam Gurley Young Peoples Union Stringer Barney Bottoms Edmond Sweeny Barton Ed Golden Haley Williams Grandpa Sweeny Albert Bottoms Clyde Bottoms Mary Joyce Waters Jason Golden Evelyn Williams Winnie Botoms Mavis Raimoland Dink Binion Union Hill Homer Cecil Gracie Mae Corvin Oscar Whitson Norman Mitchell Luther Foxx Marie Dorothy Mae Williams Joe Chapman J. B Corvin George Cornell Warner Byrd Howard T. R. Kivett Edward Cantrell Barney Estes Ray Mitchell Marvin Barnett Jackie Trues Estes Williams Murry Golden WPA Esties Estes Mary Wortman Galey Marie Williams Chapman F. B. Myers Oklahoma City Luther Bottoms Evelyn Ona Mae Bottoms Jim Melton Edna and Alma Simpkins Erma Mitche

Singing school closes as term ends

A singing school taught by B. B. Bishop concluded last Friday night. A local school will start Monday, July 1st. Mr and Mrs Bud Blackburn and Mr and Mrs Homer Kuykendall are listed among attendees.

John Chambers Hot Springs Arkansas M. L. Stegall Latta Foster Mrs. Akers Jewel Flanagan Geneva Hice Bess Knox Leo McNinch Stratford Chambers Carl Simpkins Union Hill Akers Charlie Blankenship Eva Flanagan Watkins McNinch Willie Shaw L. H. Foster Ballard Ada Kid Foster Detroit Texas Pleasant Hill Leo MecNinth Miller Ahloso B. B. Bishop Bud Blackburn Homer Kuykendall

Japs Sink Three Russian Gunboats in Amur River Clash

Japanese Manchukuoan forces report sinking one Soviet gunboat and inflicting heavy damage on another after repelling a third vessel near Blagoveshchensk on the Amur river. Moscow protests Manchukuo action as border disputes persist along the 3,000 mile frontier.

Hsinking Manchoukuo Soviet RusSia Blagoveshchensk Amur Kanchattu Island Manchukuo Moscow Japan Manchuria China Russia

Oklahoma County to Probe Crime Rumors

Oklahoma County will launch a district court jury investigation into rumors of crime and corruption. Judge Frank P. Douglass announced plans to call the grand jury in October for a general inquiry inviting informants to come forward and share what they know.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma County Frank P. Douglass

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Pontotde S. Holcomb Clara J. Holcomb Ethel M. Cullins Holcomb East 12Th Ethel M. Collins J. B. Gilbreath Clyde Katser Oklo Claude Sturdivant F. McEkeel F. Curran E. Pepperell Plaintiff Stonewall Iyde Kaiser McGuire T. J. Hawkins FIR Relief R. C. Jeter Hardy East Central College East Central Hughes County Group Teachers Colleges of Oklahoma RAND East Central Band Harle E. McCail France Flapper NEA Service. Inc T. M. Reo. U.S. Pat. OF By Sylvia Chuck Weme Bebee Wilson Hall’s Hill Tomlinson Ernest Davis Robert Thompson Joe Teel Jessie Wofford Sid Tomlinson Junior Trimble L. D Tom Moshier Stella Mae Rowe Janell Rose Fae Rowe Henry Teel Sutterfield Rosa Fanelle Rose Barney Tomlinson Bilfia Irene Nicks William Curlee Harmon Tomlinson Janelle Rose Bill Rose Bill Misenheimer Earl Phares Clit Curtis Thomas Barbara Teel Fay Rowe Lavern Tomlins Jim Flanagan Lollar Ester Roy Lollar Carl Stephens Henry Hitchell Chas. Landreth Clarence Ellis Little Rock Roy Ellis Loss Brumley Little Friends Glenn Eddie Glenn Joyce Joan Weatherford Charlene Kuykendall Betty Jo John Brumley T. W. Ford Reba Wendell Martin la Vaughn Roy Ellis, Jr Yakima Brumley Billy V. Blackburn Jack Green J. L Manuel Holliday Albert Lee Collier Patricia Brumley Billie Brumley Glenn Eddie Brumley Ruby Alexander Hazel Cotner LaVina Corner Mildred Ford J. D. Ford Mr. Smith W. W. Campbell Seymour H. J. Johnson of Byng Leon Landreth Lee Carney D. M. Lanier Roy van Heopser E. A. Hester Idabel Campbells Winter Smith Park J. W. Huff Roy White R. A. van Hooser Sally Ann Elmer Collier and Sons John Feery Nannie Barnes Heye Terry Tf Thor
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