Ada Fourth Quiet Amid Fireworks and Accidents
Downtown Ada saw a calm Fourth with minor firework activity on Main Street. Police and sheriff’s offices operated as ambulances responded to a fatal bicycle collision at Fifth Street and a two-car crash on Highway 48. Winsmith Park hosted swimming races, a large crowd, and Ada Seminole Redbirds baseball, plus a record fireworks display drawing spectators from across Ada.
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Ada
Main Street
Fifth
H. C. French
E. D. Ross
Stonewall
Highway
Wintersmith Park
Glenwood Park
Oscar Cantwell
Seminole
Bob Klepper
J. H. Drury
Charley Stone
Millard Stroupe
Joe Smith
Beth Norris
Phillip Scheinberg
Dan Springer
Ruby Martin
J. R. Earnest
Paul Petty
Richard Kilpatrick
D. Ansell
Gene Ford
Hneur
Homes On Wheels Solve Ada Housing Problem
In Ada, scarce rent housing spurs growth of trailer homes. O and Lewis of 119 West Sixth supply and outfit units through Oklahoma Tire and Supply, with 50 similar homes deployed and over 100 in the area. Oil field workers and East Central College students use the trailers near campuses and job sites.
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Homes On Wheels
Ada
O. &. Lewis
West Sixth
Oklahoma Tireana Supply Company
West Main
East Central College
Auto crash claims life of H C French on Seventh Street
H C French 49 mould cleaner at an Ada glass factory died when his bicycle collided with an automobile driven by E D Ross of Stonewall at Fifth and Broadway. Ross swerved to avoid the crash and overturned. he and a companion suffered minor injuries. Funeral services set for 4 PM at Critwell Funeral Home with Rev J C Curry officiating. American Legion to render military honors at the cemetery.
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H. C. French
West 14Th
E. D. Ross
Stonewall
French
Fifth
Broadway
Ross
Aua
Sugg Clinic
Edna French
Andrew
Eva Mae
H. C
Chercie
Lorene
Mr. French
Critwell
J. C. Curry
First Methodist Church
American Legion
Associated Press
Oklahoma
Ethel May Wright
May Popper
Fay
Blackwell
Chikaskia
Fayl
Miss Propper
Miss Wright
Stanley J. Payne
Chico
Tex
Fort Sill
Simon Bean
Beachton
Okla
Smithville
Charley Heaton
Arthur Summers
Ada
Dudley Baldwin
Geary Farmer
el Reno
Paul Johnson
Theodore Cutnose
Geary
Insects Threaten Pecan Foliage Aided By Ada Bond News
A Shawnee pecan bulletin notes pests attacking pecan and walnut trees. The article lists tent caterpillar, walnut datana, bad moth, fall web worm, June beetles, flat headed borer, nut case bearer, and twig girdler with control measures including arsenicals, pruning, burning tents, and wrapping trunks. It also reports Ada city finances and bond status, detailing paid debt, new bonds, and serial bond practices.
Ada Fire Department Quiet Fourth of July
The Ada fire department enjoyed a quiet Fourth with no calls Saturday and only two Friday calls. Assistant Chief Vernon Younts reported a gas line test at the O F Albin newspaper office at 321 East Twelfth Street, with a car fire avoided by shutting off the gas. Earlier Friday night the department extinguished a small blaze on an automobile driven by Tobe Bailey on Highway 19.
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Ada Fire Department
O. F. Albin
East Twelfth Street
Vernon Younts
Younts
Tobe Bailey
Highway 19
Money sought for Five Tribes road work in Muskogee
A request for $245,000 for road work among the Five Civilized Tribes has been prepared and submitted by Eugene Wheeler chief Indian bureau road engineer in this district. The request must pass.
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Muskogee
Eugene Wheeler
Indian Bureau
Dates Set For Teacher Exams In Pontotoc County
The next regular examination for state teachers certificates in Pontotoc county will be in Ray Stegall’s office on Thursday and Friday July 30 and 31. Special exams in Oklahoma history, Oklahoma school law and agriculture will be held Saturday August 1. These will be the last exams offered until April 1937, and teachers with expiring certificates are urged to take them if they plan to teach next school year. The state education department has changed exam timing to one or two exams annually.
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Pontotoc County
Ray Stegall
Stegall
Oklahoma
Oklahoma School Law and Agriculture
State Department of Education
Rains Bring Renewed Hope To Residents Of Dust Bowl
Rains in the Oklahoma Panhandle revive farming prospects after years of drought. Wheat yields look uncertain with only a portion of farmers planting, while some fields near Optima Hitchland and Beaver County show mild promise. Feed crops like kafir and maize were planted to support winter herds as cattlemen move stock to allow pasture recovery. Local families adapt with irrigated gardens and increased food reserves.
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Dust Bowl
Guymon
Okla
Oklahoma Panhandle
Northwest Spring Wheat Belt
Texas County
Polk Confiscates Whiskey Friday Night
A man identifying as John Russell was arrested Friday night by city police. Officers confiscated a case of pint whiskey containers and a dozen half pint containers. He was charged in police court with possession and posted a $20 appearance bond.
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John Russell
Stonewall Ian Has Eventful July Fourth
Stonewall resident E. D. Ross reported a Saturday theft and crash related incident. A pickup used for his return home was stolen from in front of his residence after his arrival, later found southwest of Ada with a demolished front end. Police also chased a 195? black two door Chevrolet coach reported stolen about the same time.
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E. D. Ross
Stonewall
Ross
Prince Chevrolet
Ada
Bell Morton June Wedding Announced
Mr and Mrs J M Bell announce the marriage of their daughter Christine to Mr Dak Morton on June 2 Mrs Morton has lived in Ada 17 years and was educated in Ada schools Mr Morton was educated at Deringyon Kan He is the son of Mr and Mrs J E Morton of Grandy Mo He is employed by J C Penney Co The couple will live in Ada
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Bell-Morton
J. M. Bell
Christine
Dak Morton
Treater Returns for Amount in Vested
A classified advertisement notes a treater return for a specified amount in vested funds. The listing highlights payment details and eligibility, with emphasis on the transaction and involved parties.
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Ada News
Marriage Licenses in Ada and Nearby Areas
A list of marriage licenses shows pairs from Ada and surrounding towns. Names include Thomas M Baggett and Anna Lee Taylor. G W Fox and Savannah Fox. Hilster Kifer and Nova Kinz. H A Williams and Agnes Coffee. Julius Moses and Charlene Draper. Clyde Nolen and Eve Mae Cunningham. G T Umstead and Martha Milam. Raymond Stephens and Elizabeth Melton. Clarence Jones and Aline Harridge. Dave Colbert and Viola M Starr. V C Akins and Annie Stiles. James fh Yoho and Emma M Beller.
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Thomas M. Baggett
Ada
Anna Lee Taylor
Roff
G. W. Fox
Konawa
Savannah Fox
Hilster Kifer
G. T. Umstead
Atoka
Martha Milam
Raymond Stephens
Elizabeth Melton
Clarence Jones
Shawnee
Aline Harridge
Dave Colbert
Aad
Viola M. Starr
V. C. Akins
Annie Stiles
James Fh. Yoho
Wichita
Kansas
Emma M. Beller
Tail light law hits mule owners in Edenton
In Edenton North Carolina George Hausley was fined 5.45 dollars after his mule being led behind his car had no tail light. The incident underscores a local traffic rule requiring tail lights for mules walking the highway after dark.
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Edenton
N. C
George Hausley
State Board Issues Oklahoma Crop Condition Report
The Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture reports drought and heat damaging crops in east central and southeastern counties, with grasshopper pressure in several districts. Wheat production forecast at 454 million bushels, cotton acreage at 2.49 million. corn yield 10 bushels per acre, potatoes and sweet potatoes also listed with year over year declines.
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State Board of Agriculture
Oklahoma City
State Board of Aggiculture
Oklahoma
Grant
Noble
Blaine
Payne
Weashita
Kiowa
Osace
Mayes
Pawnee
Coton
War Memorial Under Construction Near Ada Oklahoma
A Pon totoe county war memorial in Memorial Park cemetery west of Ada rises 35 feet high and 15 feet square at the base. Built from native Oklahoma stone near Antlers, it features a Bedford stone inscribed tablet and a Gothic shaft with stained glass arched windows. Chimes will be added for funerals and patriotic concerts. dedication date to be announced by Norman Howard post of the American Legion with C. D. Ansell directing.
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Pon
Totoe County
Memorial Park
Ada
Norman Howard Post
American Secon
Oklahoma
American Legion
C. D. Ansell
Compensation payments drop during 1935 noted by official
P Jose Co Reed, state insurance commissioner, said today that losses to companies handling workmen compensation were lower in 1935 than in any of the previous five years. Fifty five companies collected net premiums of 2 755 017 and paid claims of 1 701 065, a general loss ratio of 7.7 percent. The ratios were 1.5 percent in 1954, 129.1 percent in 1933, 146 percent in 1931 and 146.4 percent in 1959.
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Oklahoma City
Jose Co
Reed State Insurance Commissioner
Imsurance
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PAKS
Phil Freedman
Oklahoma Tire and Supply Store
Freedman
A. M. Landman
Five Civilized Tribes
Washington
Wheeler
Onbicvlee
Nisat
Lengsth
Marelli
Bert Chamberlain
PWA
ADA Fire Departant
Birliday
Inmien
California
Arkansas
Missouri
Panhandle
Cimarron County
Texas
Beaver County
Optima
Hitchland
Texas Line
Beaver River
POLK
Ian
J. T. Hines Jr
Fittstown
Vella
Florence James
Phal
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