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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
5
Reported missing persons Griffin and Mattern were located safe after a wreck. The incident occurred between Merlin and Maarow in Iowa, with search efforts near Moscow after a train derailment. Authorities say no further danger to the public and investigations continue.
Vague notes describe a local political scene as party candidates face runoff races. Key figures include Mecird, Chit, Grenay, and Terra, with several county positions like sheriff, county treasurer, and clerk contested. Runoffs follow Tuesday votes. several incumbents advance, others eliminated or awaiting results.
Amid a heated campaign, Pontototac county reports the heaviest vote ever recorded with nearly 10 000 ballots cast. The results favor incumbent officials while local campaign actions and regional state races loom ahead in a tense political climate.
McDonald defends the dry law amid heated discussion. The piece notes opposition and supporters clashing over enforcement and policy, with references to key figures and public demonstrations shaping the political climate.
County contract discusses supplying paving materials for a road project. Hyde Construction of Bald proposed as lead firm. Materials include rock from West White quarry and cement and bricks produced in the same county. The plan specifies material use and extraction details for the Lawrence area project.
The state emergency relief funds were spent through the county commissioners under supervision of the American Legion and Red Cross. Commissioners Chea Taberts John Murphy and George Collins stated the $100 allotted for their district has been fully expended, marking the last of the tele form funds and the complete use of available aid.
Mrs EMA Banks widow of Ik Tanks died near Ada after a long Ada residency. Funeral services at First Methodist Church conducted by Rev Blackburn with Board of officiants. Interment at Fosedale Cemetery with honors by the Banteen Star. Survived by two daughters Mrs McNair Ada and Mrs H Wikis Wichita Kan, son G R Banks Denver Cal, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Born Norton she moved to Texas 20 years ago.
New York July 1 the national executive committee of the women's organization for national prohibition reform called for Rosevelt committees in every state after voting to support Franklin D Roosevelt for president. Leaders MeA Charles J Subin said citizens Roosevelt for president committees would be started nationwide to recruit members, with a focus on the south. The alliance claims about a million members in 42 states, and 50 women attended an allied day meeting, 29 described as Republicans.
Senator Glass of Virginia offers a new amendment to repeal Section 1 Article XVIII and ban alcohol sales and transport in states prohibiting it. The proposal requires ratification by seven years via state conventions, but faces immediate opposition from Norris of Nebraska.
Senate and House debate a proposed amendment to modify the Eighteenth Amendment. It would require two thirds votes in Congress and ratification by three fourths of states to take effect. Glass argued he was not bound by the party platform amid calls to repeal and tighten prohibition.
Sixty eight pledges totaling a stated sum were secured as the council looks to meet budget goals. C H Danning and M. O. Matthews note continued scout work and broader support from noncontributors and local churches. Troop 25 led by Oscar Cantwell joined a bus outing with several scouts and civic thanks are given for kitchen support and supplies.
Wounded bank robber Ledbetter, 24, from Missouri, was shot near the heart by James Trendley after a bank vault escape. He was aided by a companion as he staggered to a waiting car and taken to a Pittsburg hospital. City marshal and deputies pursued the getaway vehicle. Separate notices list county attorney, sheriff, clerk, and other local offices in a run-off election set for July 26, 1992.
Washington reports chairman Stone pledges a forthcoming statement urging private grain and cotton traders to boost prices if stabilization slackens. He cites large carryovers and potential reduced cotton output, noting funds approved for market price support and distribution to aid the unemployed, with total wheat and cotton holdings and carryover details through mid 1991.
Dispatch from Washington reports Bonus Marchers riding the coalition homeward amid tensions over loan payments. About 400 veterans sought transport, with roughly a third favored for aid as offices opened. many prepared to march back home. Political notices from local figures Bill Summers and Sam Dew appear, thanking voters and announcing withdrawals and runoffs in county offices.
Abraham Epperson 68 a pioneer attorney of Ada died Wednesday afternoon at 4 46 at his sister Miss Janie Person home where he suffered a stroke Saturday. Funeral services conducted at the Evangelical church near the church officiating. Body to be taken to Jefferson Texas for burial. Epperson came to Ada in 1900 and held prominent local roles. He was a Mason and church member. Survived by wife, son, and brother. Burial at Lightning Ride cemetery. Funeral home in charge.
Local obituaries list several residents including Robert Imeram age 35 who died at home, Abbie Godfrey age 76, Mary Lucia Pett s age 38, Serena Alice Melugin age 27, and others. Services were conducted at Crowell Funeral Home and Stovewall or McMahon cemeteries with ministers officiating. Burial followed at local cemeteries as families mourn.
In Los Angeles a jury awarded Myre dy St. Pierre $5,001 against Davide Ta Yurton, the Angelus church evangelist, saying he breached a promise to marry. The panel reached a unanimous verdict after deliberating hours, with anticipated appeal by Mark Jones.
Washington July 9 Representative Ruth Bryan Owen of Florida withdrew her resignation pledge after Speaker Garner asked her not to quit over the “Jane Duck” scandal. Owen credited supporters while saying defeat in the Democratic primaries to Mark Wilcox was honorably faced. She expressed highest regard for opponents and indicated no intent to breach campaign pledges.
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