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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1938
Page
5
Pontotoc county farmers will receive grasshopper poison each Wednesday and Saturday afternoon at barn number one on the county fairgrounds north of Ada. Farmers must bring their own sacks and a gallon of molasses per 100 pounds of mix, with government supplies providing rest of equipment.
Across 46 states and DC the 162nd Independence Day weekend toll reached 514. Fireworks fatalities fell to three from home made devices, but motor vehicle crashes killed at least 256 nationwide. Drownings reached 139 as beaches filled. 27 died by self harm, 18 by trains, and 50 in various accidents. Notable incidents include a Sayre man’s suicide, a Missouri ice fragment fatality, a Brooklyn girl shot while watching fireworks, spectators injured in Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, and a New York boy electrocuted chasing an American flag.
Bob Lowell joins three state highway patrolmen stationed in Ada as part of a new division headquartered in Sulphur. R. E. Simpson Ralph Thompson and Arch Hamilton were assigned June 1 under Sergeant Tillman Bocock. The unit strengthens day and night traffic checks to reduce holiday mishaps and aim for a deathless Fourth in Oklahoma.
Ben F Kiersey, candidate for county commissioner District 2, announced his withdrawal Tuesday citing private business pressures that hindered his campaign. He asked supporters to vote for the best man on July 12 and did not name a preferred replacement amid remaining candidates.
New York July 5 GPI P o lice Inspector Charles L Neidig 52 a top officer died today by his own hand Brother officers said Neidig a policeman since 1908 was exiled from his East Side Manhattan district after gambling dens were found in his area He was the fifth NYPD member to kill himself in the last three months Meanwhile at Maytag Newton Indiana workers divided over a 10 percent wage cut and return to work as CIO members consider Kraschel recommendation after late night mass meetings and a second conference with the governor
Ada Chamber of Commerce hosted a second home demonstration club banquet with Pontotoc county cooks showcasing fried chicken, gravy, salads, and vegetables. Mrs Leona Solomon led the program as guests enjoyed music by Mary Nell Hagar and the Homer quartet. Walter Smith of Smith Packing discussed plant growth and livestock markets, praising local farmers and inviting tours. Vernice Johnson recounted a national 4 H club trip to Washington and sites in the capital region.
Rescue workers fought against time to reach three miners trapped 3,000 feet underground after a rock wall collapse in a Birmingham coal mine. Five others died, either crushed or suffocated, while one miner was later found alive near rescue. Carl Shackleford suffered serious injuries and Willard Elmore and Gurlis Hyde had bruises and cuts. J D Painter remained missing as Lloyd Painter died after an arm amputation to free him.
Ada service station operator Martin Clarke vows to petition city commissioners to outlaw fireworks after a blaze at 431 East Main caused about 2000 dollars in damage. He reported 1500 dollars worth of tires burned and that gasoline soaked the interior of the building.
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