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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1924

Page

12

Governor Bryan record cited by The Sun for tax cuts

The Baltimore Sun lauds Charles Bryan as Democratic VP nominee while criticizing his ideas yet praising his actions as Nebraska governor. It notes a 13 percent tax cut, reduction of public employes from 610 to 272, and a halving of state workers, presenting a man of action over rhetoric.

The Baltimore Sun the Sun Charles Bryan Bryan Nebraska Okmulgee Democrat

County rally of boys and girls clubs noted as progressive gathering

The county rally highlighted Hill and Mrs Duvall work with youth and adults, promoting modern methods. Their long effort has created a lively, forward looking group of farmers who will expand as more youths join. The event fostered fellowship and networking among young people with similar interests.

Hill

Pipeline unloading begins near Francis for Pontotoc county

Our Francis correspondent reports materials for a large pipeline are being unloaded near Francis and hauled to required points. The company plans a pumping station at Francis with many employees, boosting local payroll and prosperity. a future oil strike would further elevate Francis' fortunes.

Francis Pontotoc County

Ada's Tom McKeown Noted In Who's Who In America

The annual Who's Who in America lists 162 Oklahomans and includes Ada's own Congressman Tom D. McKeown as a featured entry, highlighting his national recognition within the edition.

Ada Tom D. McKeown

Pontotoc Shrine Club Prepares Picnic And Ada Temple Push

Pontotoc County Shrine Club plans a picnic and barbecue next month inviting all Shriners and their wives. Proceeds will back Ada Temple efforts in Los Angeles to secure Shrine designation. Committees include Arrangements H B Wilenzick Harry Scheinberg Claude Fisher Claude McLean and Eats A W Parker Allen Stanfield Joe Coles Jim Couch Mrs M F Manville.

Pontotoc County Los Angeles Ada H. B. Wilenzick Harry Scheinberg Claude Fisher Claude McLean A. W. Parker Allen Stanfield Joe Coles Jim Couch M. F. Manville C. V. Gowing Club Ada Temple Parker

Brooks Statements for County Commissioner District 3

Fitzhugh Oklahoma July 24 Bob Brooks seeks Democratic primary support for District 3 County Commissioner. He pledges to serve all people, oppose special favors, let residents elect road overseers, ensure fair school seating, and avoid funding bonds. Brooks notes 10 years in Fitzhugh and 13 years in farming and garage work, asking voters for endorsement. A political advertising note appears, followed by a botulism statistic dated 1909 showing 213 of 345 cases fatal.

Fitzhugh Oklahoma Klan Antiklan Bob Brooks

Obituary for Mrs Cora Wren of Fitzhugh area

Mrs Cora Wren wife of Will Wren died at the family home two miles south of Fitzhugh Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. Funeral services and interment at Lightning Ridge this afternoon. Deceased was 23 years and 7 months old. She is survived by her husband two children her father two sisters and three brothers.

Cora Wren Will Wren Fitzhugh Lightning Ridge

Infant James Ryan Dies. Rosedale Cemetery Burial

James Samuel Ryan, 11 months old, son of Mr and Mrs John L Ryan, died Tuesday at 3 PM. Funeral services were held at the family home 117 East Fourteenth Street with Rev R E McCain officiating. Interment followed at Rosedale Cemetery.

James Samuel Ryan John L. Ryan East Fourteenth Street Rev. R. E. McCain Rosedale Cemetery

Mrs Frances Overstreet Dies At 81 In Home Funeral Held

Mrs Frances Overstreet aged 81 died Friday night at 1130 West 13th street. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the home by Rev Joe B Rives pastor of Oak Avenue Baptist Church. Interment at Rosedale Cemetery.

Frances Overstreet West 13Th Street Joe B. Rives Oak Avenue Baptist Church Rosedale Cemetery

Texas Legion Convention Guests From Brownwood Travel Here

R Wright Armstrong general agent for T B V Railway Texas W R Hudson and E S Sandmyer Veterans Bureau from Texas attended the Legion convention here as Texas legion representatives. Armstrong will oversee entertainment at Brownwood for the Texas department annual convention. He also invites 90th division members to Brownwood in August for their reunion. Ada locals praised Brownwood hospitality and hope for many Oklahoma guests.

R. Wright Armstrong T. & B. V. Railway Company of Texas W. R. Hudson E. S. Sandmyer Veterans Bureau Department of Texas Texas Legion Texas Department Brownwood Armstrong 90Th Division Texas Legionnaires Ada

Henryetta Ships Cucumbers to Ada In Pickle Trade

Henryetta officials report Ada based Atkinson Pickle company seeks 1 1 2 to 3 1 2 inch cucumbers in 100 pound lots to car loads. Ada area crop for pickle is short, Atkinson aims for at least 16 car loads and would open a salting station if growers contract future crops. About 4200 pounds shipped to Atkinson from Henryetta growers with daily shipments to follow.

Henryetta Okla Ben C. Eastin Chamber of Commerce John Atkinson Atkinson Pickle Company Ada Atkinson

Life Terrier Escapes

OKLAHOMA CITY July 30 Tom Morgan sentenced to life imprisonment for murder in Oklahoma County in 1915 has escaped from the penitentiary information received today by H A Ivey undersheriff from W S Key warden

Oklahoma City Tom Morgan Oklahoma County H. A. Ivey W. S. Key

Ardmore 10 Celebrate Pioneer Residents

Ardmore Oklahoma July 28. A pageant depicting Ardmore's origins from a prairie shack town to a leading city highlighted the establishment celebration. Hundreds of early residents joined a parade with oxen buckboards cow punchers and Chickasaw participants. A barbecue and later dancing and fireworks capped the day with over 10 000 visitors expected.

Ardmore Okla Indian Territory

Flamingo nests differ as mud-building stork legacy

A note on avian behavior states that the flamingo alone within the stork lineage constructs nest mounds from mud. This contrasts with other related birds and highlights a distinctive breeding habit observed in flamingos.

Colorado Governor Opposes Defense Day Plan

Loveland Colo July 30 Governor Sweet said he would work with President Coolidge as far as proper but would not order the mobilization of the Colorado national guard on National Defense Day September 12 He went on record in opposition to observing the day in an interview with the Loveland Herald.

Loveland Colo Coolidge Colorado National Guard Sweet Loveland Herald

Wheat Takes Jump In Market Record Breaker

Wheat prices surged as Chicago markets followed Winnipeg trade, breaking all season highs. The advance touched 6 1/8 points, signaling strong gains for the day and confirming market momentum in grain futures.

Winnipeg

Buy it rent it sell it find with a NEWS want ad

Buy it rent it and sell it with a News want ad designed for quick impact. Reach readers seeking housing, goods, or services and connect with a broad local audience through concise, actionable listings.

Political Announcements for Democratic Primary Race

The News publishes candidate declarations for the August 5, 1924 Democratic primary. Names listed include Justice Supreme Court candidates I L Cook and Robert Wimbish. Sheriff contenders W B Walker Tad Lillard. County Superintendent of Instruction Mrs Parrie Br a Floyd. County Treasurer J W Westbrook. Court Clerk L E Franklin J W Denton. Tax Assessor Nick Heard. Representative Fred F Brydia Will M Thompson. County Clerk Rit Erwin. County Weigher John Ward. Commissioners W H Brumley H Clay Stephens M F Heatley. and Dist 25 Charley Lase man.

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