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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
2
County farmers seek steady input prices amid drought and cane outgrowth. Reports include cattle grades and prices for steers cows and calves with milking stock. State and national crop and weather notes cover cotton corn wheat oats and poultry trends with Kansas City Chicago market quotes and upcoming fairs.
Oklahoma City market notes show cattle and calves with varied prices across classes while New York cotton opens with a decline followed by rallies. Cattle demand remains steady to weak with feeders and stockers mixed. cotton futures rise late after early losses as traders cover positions.
End of summer sales and cotton prices noted with figures for middling and stock. East Central State Teachers College announces summer graduation events with a bachelor’s ceremony July 21 and related activities through graduation week. Renowned speakers include Pat Nett and Jenn Frank, with services at local churches and university events early in the week.
The office of Tax Assessor Charles W. Lloyd reports initial Pontotoc County valuations with final totals awaiting state tax authority action. Personal property value stands at 1,059,975, down from last year. overall totals reflect added Indian land and various property classes, with utilities yet to be finalized.
Fration board discussions suggest a sweeping tax reduction proposal tied to state sanitation board approval. If enacted, county tax burdens could drop by substantial margins, though some bond and forest payments remain fixed. Candidate Nella Bedford appeals for support in the upcoming July 26 primary, urging continued help to ensure efficient government.
Ventotoc county voters show limited follow through as E G award seeks to back Wil Rogers in a July 24 run off for congressman at large. Rogers trails Claude Weaver and Mea Tassett in county totals, with 1 015 votes. Other race results hint at shifting support and anticipated challenges in commissioner and tax assessor contests.
County officers raided a store in Allen and arrested Vercil Moyers Houston Moyers and Elizabeth The ton after a robbery Thursday night. Police recovered goods including dresses shines tobacco clothes and other articles from a bankrupt stock valued at about 100 dollars. Two suspects were taken in Allen Thursday night and the third in Tenryetts Friday morning.
Ada Farne Market in Ada operates every day with strong Saturday sales and direct-from-producer produce. North Fierdway hosts the stalls from dawn to dusk, aiming to boost weekday patronage and restock displays with vegetables and other goods.
Leslie Maxey, longtime Ada resident and noted attorney, died Wednesday at 5:30 PM at his Dallas home after years of fragile health. He originally moved from Sherman where he formed a law partnership with Duke Stone, later with I. M. King and then B. H. Epperson. He was the son-in-law of Mr and Mrs T E Cullins of Ada, having married their daughter Durelle. He leaves two daughters, Miss Durelle Cullins and Miss Eve Maxey.
Oklahoma City Republican race sees Fred Salts and Taul Huston withdraw for business reasons, leaving Ellason and Carile as nominees. In Cherokee Adair Sequoyah district Frank Howard withdraws to back Carile, while John Goodall remains in the race with administration support. Fred McCoy thanks voters and urges turnout for July runoff.
A county candidate thanks voters for their confidence in the Tuesday primary and pledges to serve efficiently and economically as sheriff while honoring the people. The message also congratulates Mr Hutt and urges continued support for county superintendent candidate and other allies.
A message from Claude Thompson George Cal and George Collins thanks friends for legal backing and broad support in the Tuesday election for Panatoe County offices. They pledge continued service, urging primaries and renomination optimism while reflecting on judgment standards and a Bible fact.
Oklahoma City July 9 The Corporation Commission fined H F Wilcox and other firms for proration order violations. Wilcox plans to appeal to the state supreme court. Fines totaled 500 dollars for failure to file daily reports and misreporting production. Subpoenas were issued to trace cash accounts as Marshall Oil faces continued hearings.
Rural districts in the county plan summer sessions extending into two months, with Hattaway county superintendent stating most districts will run through September. Announcement also notes weddings, engagements, and social notices amid Ada and Seminole region events.
Readable snippets show visits from Ada and Centralia area residents to Tupelo for church services, ball games, and social calls. Notables include Miss Mary Thinson of Ada and James A. Tarnett candidate for county clerk in Tupelo, with locals and travelers from Coalgate Denison Stonewall and Lehigh.
George Young withdrew from the J P run off announced by the county election board. He left Deck Sh pondiaigin of the offles and did not file expense statements. Interest grows in county commissioner races as run offs loom in three districts and sheriff’s race hints at a split.
Reported bridge at Asher over the South Canadian River on Highway 18 is closed to traffic due to flood damage at the south pier. Floods earlier this June caused further restrictions. the crossing may reopen at the south end when stabilization occurs. Detours are advised via nearby routes along State Highways 49 and 77 toward Ada Seminole Shawnee Oklahoma City through Paula Valley and nearby towns.
Reports claimed circus magnate John Ringling had both legs amputated, but his business partners denied the story. They said Ringling had been ill weeks ago and moved to a Coney Island hotel to recover, and there was never any question of amputation.
John Thomas Taylor, legislative representative for the American Legion, announced figures for 1937 veteran costs totaling 628,287,506 dollars. He said 104,277,000 dollars would go to disability allowances for World War veterans, with the rest allocated to other veteran programs and Civil and Spanish War ex-service members.
July 1, 9 The state auditor Frank C. Carter says Governor Murray called a special session to address the budget fund safeguard and the state’s credit. Carter alleges the move failed to secure lower interest rates. Murray responded that he will not call a decisive session after the November general election. A committee report may urge a reduction in governmental expenditures.
In Ardmore, Oklahoma, a coroner’s inquest returned a verdict that Oscar Deveny, 38, was killed by an accidental gunshot. The incident occurred when a firearm discharged while Deveny was handling it after a disturbance at a home.
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