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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1924

Page

4

Governor Bryan's Record and Political Notes

The Baltimore Sun praises Charles Bryan for action over rhetoric, citing tax cuts and job reductions as Nebraska governor. Texas politics reference to Mrs Ferguson running in the second primary, with Jim Ferguson’s failed bids noted. A county rally of boys and girls clubs praised by Hill and Duvall highlights youth farm programs and the value of shared work among youths and older farmers.

The Baltimore Sun the Sun Sun Charles Bryan Bryan Sim Nebraska Okmulgee Democrat Ferguson Texas Jim Ferguson Hill

Francis nears pipeline work as unloading begins

Our Francis correspondent notes unloading of materials for a major pipeline in Pontotoc county is underway and moved to needed points. The company plans a pumping station near Francis with several employees, boosting the town’s payroll and prosperity. If a big gusher arrives nearby, Francis will stay in the swim.

Francis Pontotoc County

Oklahoma's Who's Who lists 162 natives this year

The annual Who's Who in America names 162 Oklahomans. Ada is represented by one figure, Congressman Tom D. McKeown, reflecting a lone entry from the city.

Carier Ada Tom D. McKeown

Wheat Takes Jump in Chicago Market Rally

Chicago traders followed Winnipeg price strength as wheat futures surged today. The advance lifted values across the North American market, pushing records for the season and signaling strong demand.

Chicago Winnipeg Thandlees

Political announcements for local offices posted

The News publishes political notices naming candidates for the Democratic primary on August 5, 1971. Listed are nominees for Justice of the Supreme Court Hart District I IL Cook Norbert Wimibish. Sheriff W B Walker Tad Lillard. County Superintendent of White Instruction Mrs Parrie Britt A Floyd. County Treasurer J W Westbrook. Court Clerk L E Prankuin J W Denton. Representative Fred Fb Brydia Will M Thompson. Tax Assessor Nick Heard. County Clerk Rit Erwin. County Weigher John Ward. Commissioner District No 1 W H Brumulay H Clay Stephens M F Heatley. Commissioner District No 3 Charney Laseman. County Commissioner Dist 2 Brooks H B Brents Y D Pach Trane Nordean.

Shriners Plan Big Picnic and Temple Drive

Pontotoc County Shrine Club lines up a picnic and barbecue next month inviting all Shriners and their wives. The event aims to fund a Los Angeles temple petition and boost Ada temple efforts with a named committee including Wilenzick and Parker honored for service.

Pontotoc County Ada MB. Wilenzick Marty Scheinbers Chinde Visher Claude Metean Baw A. W. Parker Allen Jor Cole Ji Couch M. B. Manville Chib Ada Tenwily Parker Adan

Brooks Candidate Announces for County Commissioner No. 3

Fitzhugh Oklahoma July 24 Brooks declares for Democratic primary August 5 stating he is neutral on klan matters, will serve all people, oppose special favors, deny bonds, and ban funding bonds. He cites 40 years on the Fitzhugh farm and three in the garage business. He asks voters for support and promises accountability. Also notes botulism statistics since 1909.

Fitzhugh Oklahoma Commissioners Destrict No. 3 Klan Antiklan Fitzhugh Bowen Yace Gor Brooks

Obituary notices for Wren and Ryan families

Mrs. Cora Wren died at the family home near Fitzhugh Sunday at 8 PM aged 223 years and 7 months. Funeral and interment at Lightning Ridge. James Samuel Ryan, 11 months old, son of Mr. and Mrs John L. Ryan, died Tuesday at 5 PM. Funeral from 747 East Fourteenth Street with burial at Rosedale cemetery.

Will Wren Cora Wren Fitzhugh Lightning Ridge James Samura Ryan James Samuel Ryan John L. Ryan East Fourteenth Street BE. McCain Rosedale Cemetery West 13Th Street Joe DB. Rives Oak Avenue Baptist Church

Ardmore Celebrates Pioneer Residents Pageant

Ardmore Oklahoma hosts a city establishment celebration with a pioneer pageant featuring oxen teams, range riders, buckboards, and Chichasay participants. Thousands attend as costumes recall the town's 1887 stakeout and first shacks, a barbecue at noon and fireworks to close the day. Police estimates expect over 14 000 visitors.

Ardmone Okla Ardmore Indian Territory Pawey Hencing Land Chichasay Chichasay Indian Nation Met Here Lod In Connection With the Eescaration li

Colorado Governor rejects National Defense Day plan

Loveland Colm reporting that Governor Sweet announced in an interview that he would cooperate with President Coolidge only as appropriate but would not mobilize the Colorado National Guard for National Defense Day. He spoke on September 12 in opposition to observing the day.

Loveland Colm. Dniy Coolidae Colorado National Guard Sweet Loveland Herald

Texas Delegates Attend Legion Convention in Brownwood

T Wright Armstrong agent for Texas railway company W R Hudson and Sandmyer Veterans Bureau from Texas attended the Legion convention as Texas legion representatives. The Texas chapter holds its annual convention at Brownwood with Armstrong in charge of entertainment. The 90th Legion also meets in Brownwood in August and Armstrong invites all members to attend.

T. Wright Armstrong T. & B. V. Railway Company Tex W. RR. Hudson and Sandmyer Veterans Bureau Department of Texas LAG Texas Legion Texas Brownwood Armstrong 90Th Leegion

Pickle Growers At Ada Henryetta Trade Notes

Henryetta Okla In response to a telegram from Ban C Eas tin secretary of the chamber of commerce John Atkinson of the Atkinson Picker company of Ada arrived by train to Henryetta and offered to buy all pickling cucumbers in sizes 1 1 2 to 2 1 2 inches He would take 100 pound lots by express up to carloads if available He said Ada area is short this season and he needs 18 car loads to fill bookings He proposed a salting station to handle daily harvest About 4200 pounds were shipped to Atkinson from Henryetta growers Friday with daily shipments expected later

Henryetta Okla Ban C. Eastin Chamber of Commercce John Atkinson Atkinson Pickie Company Ada Atkinada Atkinson

Life Termor Escapes From Oklahoma Penitentiary

Oklahoma City July 30 Tom Morgan a man sentenced to life imprisonment for murder in Oklahoma county in 1918 has escaped from the penitentiary information came today to undersheriff H A Ivey from W Key warden The remaining text mentions a tribal reference about a bird and mud but is incomplete and not related to the escape.

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

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Ada WI State Byron Novell Ada, Oklabome News Publishing & Printing Co Aps Evening News ADA Weekly TAH Ada Evening News Associated Press Hale Matter Texaco the Texas Company U.S.A Texaco Petroleum Products G. H.Q Legion Convention Pri Supreme Court Hart District I. IL Cook Norbert Wimbish W. B Walker J Tad Lillard Parrie Britt A. Floyd J. W. Westbrook L. E. Prankuin J. W. Denton Fred .Fs Brydia Will M. Thompson Tax Assessor Nick Heard Clerit Erwin John Ward W. H. Brumulay H. Clay Stephens M FL Heatley Far Commissioner Dist Charney Laseman Por Lrooks Brents YD. Pach Trane Nordean Shriners Brooks Colorado Orrosks Legion Corvertion Hestryetta ABA Mamingods Stork Enigoe Nestest Ford Detroit Michigan
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