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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1938

Page

2

President Plans Four Talks As Roosevelt Heads West

President Roosevelt outlines a western trip with major addresses in Ohio Kentucky and Oklahoma including a July 9 speech at the Zqr grounds in Oklahoma City He departs Washington July 7 and will reach four states amid campaigns for renomination and the Roosevelt program. Martyn Heflin announces Senator Elmer Thomas will serve as official escort for the Oklahoma City visit and Governor Marland has not received an invitation.

Hyde Park Roosevelt Ohio Kentucky Oklahoma Washington Marietta Covington Zqrgrounds Oklahoma City Robert J. Bulkley Alben W. Barkley Senate A. B. Chander Pitosh Lee Josh Lee Lee Thomas FDR Martyn Heflin Elmer Thomas Heflin Marland

Ada set to vote July 19 on four bond issues

Ada taxpayers may vote July 19 on four bond issues totaling about 170000 to match four PWA grants, bringing four civic projects to 299400. Projects include fire station improvements, city hall work, sewer extensions, drainage through Glenwood park, and sewage plant additions. Voters may approve any one project. four separate questions will be asked.

Ada Bill Crawford Crawford PWA Glenwood Park

Six Marriage Licenses Issued in Coalgate Week

Six marriage licenses were issued this week from the court clerk in Coalgate. Recipients include Bill McKinney, 22, Tulsa, with Mary Potts, 18, Coalgate. Frances O Grader, 33, Tulsa, with Gladys Dye of Coalgate. Grant Bruner, 37, and Sarah Ceshren, both of Coalgate. Arnold M. Dunsworth, 37, and Beulah Wood, both of Ada. J Hanoz, 34, Van Alstyne, Tex., with Lourine Hanna, Howe, Tex.. Granville L Murphy, 21, and Alma Hampton, both of Olney.

Coalgate Bill McKinney Tulsa Mary Potts Frances O. Grader Gladys Dye Grant Bruner Sarah Ceshren Arnold M. Dunsworth Beulah Wood Ada J. Hanoz van Alstyne Tex Lourine Hanna Howe Granville L. Murphy Alma Hampton Olney Ada Ness

Moss Wimbish Platform Statement For Pontotoc Race

Moss Wimbish outlines his campaign platform for Pontotoc County Office No. 1 with aims to boost farmer prosperity support organized labor pension reform unemployment relief fair business and equal educational opportunities He pledges non interference with state and local officials cooperation with Engst Central college opposition to limiting the initiative and referendum reenactment of runoff primary and a clean no blame campaign running on public welfare over private interests and a pledge to vote for the greatest good for the greatest number.

Pontotoc County Stauion Ins Engst Sentral College Ini 9. S Toa Tne Hamony Cloan Moss Wimbish

East Bebee lime well holds steady amid sparse oil news

In the East Behee pool operators report limited activity with several wells described. Delaney No 2 Starrett produced 420 barrels with about 75 barrels of water. Cleveland county well drifted to 7,682 feet then plugged off sand after water influx. other wells such as Moore No 1 Payne and Carter No 1 Moses show various drilling statuses. July allowable figures list multiple barrels by well group, led by Fitts Upper Simpson and Fitts Wilcox with substantial production totals.

Behee Delaney No Starrett Viola Bugher Cleveland County Moore Payne Carter Shields Allen Jesse Fitts-Cromwell Fitts-Hunton Fitts Upper Simpson Fitts- Wilcox Bitts Oil Creck Fitts-South Jesse-Hunton

Real Drive Opens Against Slump

Washington July 1 The administration launches a major fiscal year effort described by President Roosevelt as the real drive on low mood. Relief agencies army navy public works and federal lending corporations may expend about 8.5 billion dollars to aid around 10.5 million unemployed. Officials target an upgrade by Labor Day though economists warn a full recovery may take a year. The Federal Reserve Board reports industrial production plunged from 118 to 7 in the fastest decline in modern American history.

Washington Roosevelt Army Federal Reserve Board Callan

Services Held For Oakman Boy Charles A Bray

Funeral services for Charles A Bray were held at Ozekman church with Francis schoolmates serving as pallbearers and flower girls. The 11 year old son of Mr and Mrs Tee Bray died in a decal hospital after a short illness. Survived by parents two brothers James and Joe Lee and sister Vera Rae. Reverend J N Caton officiated at the Oakman burial in Oakman cemetery.

Charles A. Bray Ozekman Church Francis Charles Tee Bray Hear Oakman Claude Henson Huber Phillips Armand Webb Glenn Smith Tor Baxter Norma Jean Wolf Nora Baxter Betty Jo Webb Billie Hoosier Qva Dean Yeaton Margie Williams Paul Baxter Junior Buddleston Eugene Smith Billy Ralph Williams David Kriger Leonard Matthews Marvin Brown Leroy Cornell Lee Charles Ley Ir Young Charles James Joe Lee Vera Rae J. N. Caton Oak Fran Art Oakman Cemetery

Extension Of Mail Route In Coalgate To Be Recommended

Rural mail route expansion to include about 130 Coal county families was discussed in Coalgate. U S Postal Inspector L L Humphreys and Postmaster Patsy Greenan reviewed a proposed Route 1 extension through the northeastern legal community. If approved, report will come in weeks with construction and mailbox setup to follow.

Coalgate Coal County L. L. Humphreys U. S Patsy Greenan Humphreys Post Office Department

Longstreet to Blame Said by Two Confederate Veterans

At Gettysburg during the blue and gray reunion two aging Confederates accuse General James Longstreet of causing the Confederate defeat. They blame him for delaying Pickett's charge and allowing Meade's 22 000 fresh Union troops to arrive. Longstreet's widow defends him saying his judgment saved the South.

Gettysburg Pickett Paul Martin Sok Fie Meade Lee Richmond Salad Charles S. Riggin Vaughan, N. C Vate Rhodes Longstreet Gilette South Longstrest Sho Pam

County road fund tied up by injunction

District Judge Tal Crawford said the hearing on the injunction to prevent disposal of about 10,000 in the Pontitoc county highway fund will be held July 30. The temporary injunction restrains county officers from reverting the remaining highway fund to the general fund.

Pontitoc Fuad Tal Crawford Crawford Lyeslie Prince Ada Automobile Dealer Rollow Hardware Store Courty Tommy Ford General Fund

State Fair May Get Improvements

Oklahoma City July 1 State Fair Manager Ralph Hemphill announced briefs on construction of 1 824 025 improvements at the state fair grounds filed with PWA engineers in Fort Worth Texas The plan includes a drainage project for the Lowlands of the east half of the grounds and new buildings A reconstruction finance corporation loan along with 320 000 from the Sixteen State Legislature will back a PWA grant with no bond issue needed The State Fair association would have 20 years to repay the REC loan and advance ticket sales are planned to help liquidate the debt.

Oklahoma Utate Ralph PWA Engineers Fort Worth Tex Hemphill Joe C. Campbell Oklahoma City Reconstruction Finance Corporation PWA State Fair Association REC

Month of June Sees Surge in Marriages at Court

June closes with 49 marriage licenses issued and 25 divorce petitions filed. The Ada News notes the higher wedding total versus divorces, reflecting a widening gap in marital records for the month.

Office of the Court Ada News

Sheep Breeders Meet Features Dogs Demonstration

Sheep men from Enfire State attended the fifth annual meet at Borsesnoe Ranch drawing 400 guests. Luke Pasco of Chicago and New York showcased signaling dogs that obey a whistle, drawing praise from observers. The program included judging contests across Dorset, Hampshire, Rambouillet, and Southdown breeds, educational talks, and a lamb barbecue serving twelve lambs to guests in 17 minutes.

Borsesnoe Ranch Pontotoc County Luke Pasco Chicago New York Madison Square Garden United States Pasco R. J. Pollack Frank Reed Carlton Corbin A. Wilson C. Buxton Elmer Chandler Gale Stxtler Clarence West Wester Meburg J. B. Hill C. G. Buxton Jennings Oklahoma Forest ‘Beal Dan Arnald National Commission Company C. C. Buxton R. J. Pallock A. W. Lucas

Tax collections lag in Coalgate county report

Special report from Coalgate County notes tax collection delays. As of June 20 this year receipts total 113,443.25 dollars versus 125,408.63 dollars a year ago. Assessed property valuation stands at 3,512,195 dollars. Treasurer Arthur Pope and deputies cite ongoing collection drag affecting revenue.

Coalgate Priday County Arthur Pope Coal County

Tommy Ford States Basis for Election to a Second Term

Tommy F Ford, candidate for county treasurer, argues his record supports a second term. He cites investing surplus funds in school district warrants at 5 percent, keeping warrants for teachers, and delivering timely refunds. He notes heavy workload limits voter canvassing but pledges office focus and openness to investigations.

Tommy Ford Tommy F. Ford Tommy

No Danger Of County Losing WPA Payroll

Congressman Lyle Boren says Pontotoc county WPA payroll will stay intact with road projects possibly halted due to machinery legal issues. If road work stops, workers will shift to other projects, ensuring employment. He plans to speak at Glenwood park Tuesday at 8 pm for his re election campaign.

Fontotoc ‘County Works Progress Administration WPA Lyle Boren Pontotoc County Boren Glenwood Park Congress

Amburg Waives Preliminary in Drunk Driving Case

Lily d Amburg, charged with driving while drunk, waived preliminary in justice court of A W Oliver Saturday and bound over to district court for trial. He entered a plea of not guilty when arraigned Tuesday on the charge. He was arrested by highway patrol at Mississippi avenue and Twelfth street intersection.

Lily d 'Amburg Justice Court A. W. Oliver Maline Highway Patrol Mississippi Avenue Twelfth Street

Vanoss Homecoming Invitation Sets July Gathering

Callie Templeman of Oklahoma City invites all classes trained since January 1907 to the third Sunday in July at 2 p.m. for a gospel singing feast and ye olden day talks. The annual reunion aims to keep the spirit of the redeemed together as homecomings never end.

Ads Callie Templeman Oklahoma City

Roosevelt orders southern economic survey study

President Roosevelt has asked the National Emergency Council to report on economic conditions in the south. An advisory committee of 20 southern leaders, including Gov Carl Bailey of Arkansas, will prepare the study with data provided by federal experts. The effort may influence surveys for other regions with similar interests.

Washington Roosevelt National Emergency Council South New England Leyfell Mellett Meliett Carl Bailey Arkansas AFL and Cio

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East Bebee Delancey Oakman County Road Fund Enfire State Ford Amburg Vanoss Wanis Survey of Economic South Desixes Els Neler AA Onommissioner J. W Jimmie Dean
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