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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1936

Page

5

Brookfield chase ends with nurse Joseph case twist

Kemp and Julia crash through Woodford's plot uncovering Mrs Joseph aka Leah Sorenson in the Brookfield followed by a dramatic search. Amy reveals a kidnapped client, while Julia and Peter reconcile and plan a quiet future in a small cottage after Peter opens his own office.

Woodford the Brookfield Leah Sorenson Kemp Julia Mrs Joseph Peter Joseph Amy Peter Crinned

Four 4-H members named for Stillwater round up trip

Fourteen boys and girls were named to join the Stillwater state 4-H club round up from August 4 to 7. The group was chosen after a practice session at Convention Hall directed by Miss Lorena Anderson. Names listed include Joyce Marshall Edith Tiner Vernice Johnson Lawrence Edith Thomas and others noted for leadership and work.

Stillwater Convention Hall Lorena Anderson Jessie Morgan Joyce Marshall Edith Tiner Frisco Vernice Johnson Lawrence Edith Thomas Roff Loretta McCurry Ada Nadine Howard Fitzhurh Sammie Lou Floyd Edith Bryant Francis Marie Standridge Vaness Junior Chandler Clovis Eslick Travis Driver Braxton Chaffin Bradford Chaffin Stonewall J. R. Smith Fitzhugh Roy Roberts

Obituary of William Ralph Ridenhour

William Ralph Ridenhour son of Mr and Mrs T L Ridenhour of Fittstown died at a total clinic at 1 22 am Saturday Burial at Sonora cemetery Henryetta Saturday afternoon at 5 oclock Keith Funeral chapel in charge Survived by two sisters in addition to his parents

Jewell Mae Cooper Dies at 1% Age in Ada Area

Jewell Mae Cooper aged 1% died at the family home near Allen Sunday morning at 7 30. Funeral services were held from the First Baptist Church in Ada Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock with L A Brilee of the local church officiating. Burial in Rosedale Cemetery.

Jewell Mae Cooper Allen First Baptist Church Ada L. A. Brilee Rosedale Ceme

A J Wright 77 Dies at Hart Home near Stratford

A J Wright aged 77 died at his Hart home eight miles southeast of Stratford Saturday night July eighteen. Funeral services were held there Monday at 3 PM with Rev Holland officiating. Interment was in Hart Cemetery Criswell's in charge. He is survived by his wife and eleven children.

A. J. Wright Hart Stratford Rev. Holland Hart Cemetery Criswell’s Mr. Wright

Infant Mary Girsham Dies at Four Months in Graham Oklahoma

Mary Allen Girsham four months old died at her parents home Mr and Mrs William T Girsham 730 East Fifteenth Street Saturday night at 12:00 Funeral services were held at First Baptist church Graham Oklahoma Monday July 29 at 3 00 p m Criswell for services held in charge The item provides birth and death details and funeral arrangements from a Graham Oklahoma church.

Mary Allen Girsham William T. Girsham East Fifteenth Street First Baptist Church Graham Okla Criswell’s

Miss Vausie Prince Dies at 35 Near Francis

Miss Vausie Prince age 35 died at her parents home one mile north of Francis at 6 30 p m funeral services held Monday in Francis with Cedar Grove cemetery interment Criswell in charge She is survived by her parents three sisters Mrs Nora Canada Francis Mrs Bennie Coots Pauls Valley and Mrs Moore west of Francis

Vausie Prince Mrs. I. N. Prince Francis Cedar Grove Cemetery Criswell’s Vausie Nora Canada Bennie Coots Pauls Valley Moore

George C. Kirby Dies at 54 in Bebee

George C. Kirby aged 54 died Sunday afternoon in Bebee at 6 15. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 00 in Criswell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev O B Lee officiating. Burial will be in Maxwell Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and two daughters Mrs John Tilley and Miss Monnie Kirby.

George C. Kirby Bebee Criswell Funeral Home O. B. Lee Maxwell Cemetery Criswell’s Kirby John Tilley Monnie Kirby

Townsley Funeral Held After Center Resident Dies

E. W. Townsley, 70, died at his Center home on Monday morning July 20. Funeral services were at Center Church Monday at 5:00 PM, with Criswell’s in charge. Interment in Center cemetery. He is survived by his wife and nine children.

E. W. Townsley Center Center Cemetery Criswell’s Mr. Townsley

Rumor Swirls Over Louis Fight Drug Claim

Rumor spread that Louis received a hypodermic injection before his latest bout, with many attributing his condition to Schmeling ether rather than other causes.

Louis

Highway Heads Pecos Program OKLAHOMA CITY

Highway commissioners met with Governor Marland to discuss adding about 500 miles of Oklahoma interstate roads to the 1936 1957 program. The panel aims to secure immediate commitments for highway work and approved 25 miles of rock asphalt paving using emulsion oil. Road work includes 29 miles of U S 75 from Calvin to State Highway 19 at an estimated $80 080 and 15 miles on U S 270 from Seiling north at about $12 000 per mile.

Oklahoma City Marland Scott Hughes-Coal Counties U. S. 75 Calvin Southern Rock Asphalt Company Seiling U. S. 270

Ada to require car licenses under new city ordinance

Mayor Bill Crawford announced that a draft car license ordinance, modeled after Oklahoma City, will be considered by Ada city commissioners on Tuesday. The plan requires licensing drivers in Ada and non residents who work there, with age rules, knowledge tests, revocation for violations, and temporary 30 day licenses for visitors. The cost is about five cents, and a 90 day window may follow to apply for IDs.

Bill Crawford Mack Braly Ada Crawford Commissioners

Oklahoma Farmers Get 25000 Jobs On Federal Drouth Relief

Oklahoma City reports a conference of congressmen and WPA directors led by Malcolm Miller resulted in plans to employ at least 25 000 farmers on federal drouth relief projects. A meeting tomorrow will decide job timing and eligibility with a committee named to identify eligible workers.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma WPA Malcolm Miller

Low Income Farmers Increase Livestock Under Resettlement Plan

Pontotoc county farm families aided by the Resettlement Administration bought 127 horses 18 mules 98 dairy cattle 53 hogs and 12 000 chickens during the first year ending June 1 1935. Loans totaling 28 239 33 funded these purchases with an average 313 92 per family.

Pontotec County D. E. Slingerland Pontotoc County Slingerland Texas Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Pontotoc Resettlement Administration Rural Rehabilitation Resettlement Administration

Smith 15 Sorry Bur Townsend Smith 15

Dr Francis E Townsend head of the pension movement says he can not be run out. Gomer Smith national vice president spoke to Townsendites in Oklahoma City in a radio address yesterday.

Oklahoma City Francis E. Townsend Townsend Old Aze Pension Organization Gomer Smith Movement Oklahoma

Townsend Says Smith Promises Resignation

Dr. Townsend announced after a national board meeting that Gomer Smith of Oklahoma will resign as vice president of the Townsend organization in the near future. Townsend said Smith has promised to resign after criticizing Rev. Charles Coughlin. Smith left Cleveland to confer with James A. Farley amid the convention. Keifer of Chicago, who planned to resign, has reconsidered.

Smith Townsend Oklahoman Cleveland Roosevelt Charles Coughlin Gerald H. K. Smith The Oklahoma E. W. Marland Josh Lee U.S Gomer Smith Old Age Pension Movement James A. Farley John B. Keifer Chicago

Noon Stop at West’s Lamb Tour Set for August 14

Sheep raisers decide the Pontotoc county annual sheep tour will be held August 14. Invitations will be mailed to farmers and sheep men as the itinerary includes stops at N. A. Buck Wilson’s west of Ada and several other ranches with a barbecue and judging of ewes lambs and rams.

Pontotoc County Franz Reed N. A Buck” Wilson Ada W. B. Johnson Joe Walker Walter Mayer Zeke West Place West Place Oklahoma City Stillwater Tom D. McKeown

Klondike Anniversary Recalls Stirring Episodes of History

A historical feature recalls the Klondike gold rush era beginning with the Portland entering Seattle harbor and a Denver wave of fortune. It notes Carmack and Kate, the rush to Dawson, high prices, star-studded characters, and the booming 1890s gold export era totaling millions.

Klondike Seattle Portland North American Transporation and Trading Company Yukon Territory Excelsior Golden Gate el Dorado Yukon George H. Carmack Juneau Alaska Joe Juneau Carmack Kate Bonanza Creek Dyena Skagway Lake Bennett Dawson Pullen Bill Diamond Tooth Lil Shookum Jim Lou

Political announcements for county offices in Fourth District race

The News announces candidates for county offices subject to the Democratic Run-Off Primary on July 28 1956. Names include Pr L Gassaway Claude Hendon Lyle H Boren for Congress Fourth District J Walker Aubrey M Kerr for Representatives Caldwell Ford Daggs Grindstapp Wilburn Collins Hall Morris Toler Kaiser Della Bedford Stanfield re election and other county posts.

Greater Returns for Amount in Vested Ada News

A brief classified item notes improved value in an investment plan offered by Ada News. It highlights enhanced returns for money tied to vested accounts and outlines how readers can participate or inquire further.

Ada News

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