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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1925

Page

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Rural teachers wage battle to curb drain from farms

The third annual rural teachers conference in the East Central district meets in the college auditorium with about 150 attending. Discussions focus on stopping the migration of teachers to towns, improving rural school funding and equipment, and promoting model school scoring systems to strengthen rural education. Speakers include Dr E B Waldo and Superintendent Nash. the event ends tomorrow at 1 PM.

East Central W. ©. Herring Oklahoma Terhays E. B. Waldo Michigan Ian Nash Duke Fils Miss Lyles Pruett Me. Shelton Miss Brown Oklahoma A M. College Linscheld

Salem court hears plea for higher alimony in costly times

Mrs Elizabeth Densten of Lynn argues in Salem Court that a $6200 yearly income cannot sustain a liveable standard. Her husband John J Penatan reported $24000 income last year with $26000 expenses. case taken under advisement amid broader state payroll context of 4200 workers at $466000 monthly.

Salem, Mans Elizabeth 8. Densten Lynn Salem Court John J. Penatan Denatea Philadelphia

Missouri Winner In Valley Track Meet at Norman

Missouri Valley track men set several conference records despite wind disallowing all speed marks. Missouri University won with 44 over Nebraska and Panoma. Morgan Taylor led Grinwell College with 15.84 points, scoring 24 for the team.

Norman Missouri Valley Track Annal Missouri University Pooints Nebraska Panoma Morgan Taylor Grinwell College Taylor Towa Sehaal

Bondsmen Secure Release Of Eloi And Nine From Raid

Federal agents led a raid in Tuccoa and nearby areas this week resulting in nine gicthas being charged under the National Prohibition Act. Bondsmen posted bail for most, with releases at noon as U S Commissioner Howard West listed bonds for Clarence McClure 2000 Harry Span 2800 Apple Scott 3000 Dr J McFarland 1000 Julius Berry 1500 Rayford Albert 500 Skeet Currey 1900 H l Goldie Price 2000 Monroe Albert arrested yesterday in Ada on possession charges with Clint Palmer and W T Abbott posting 500 bail. Only O J Braggs remained in custody. The cases hinge on possession sale and manufacture of illicit whiskey and warrants were issued after federal information gathering.

Tuccoa Julius Muller Alois Polan Liberty J. Braggs Adabien U S Howard West Clarence McClure Wessie Lb. Carney H. T. Carney Harry Span George Golightly John Blacker Pple Scott Margaret A. Crawford Thomas Tingle R. H. Hughes Dr. J. NcFarland Charles A. Zorn H. B. Wilenaich Julius Berry Clint Palmer W. T Abbott

Allied Note Calls for German Disarmament

Paris May 30 The allied note urging disarmament in all Germany will be presented to Dr Stresemann in Berlin by allied ambassadors. It will be published in allied capitals soon after disclosure and the military control commission report will follow. The five page letter includes annexes detailing violations and steps before Cologne’s evacuation.

Paris Germany Stresemmann Berlin Military Control Commission Cologne

Soper Bankers Confer on Opening of Institution

Oklahoma City June 3 S F Nelson president of the closed Library State bank at Soper and J B Lucas Jr examiner in charge conferred with C B Motherseed state bank commissioner on reopening the bank. The Soper bank was one of Choctaw county banks that closed with Hugo National bank May 7. It would be capitalized with 16000 dollars and 1500 dollars surplus. Braman Good progress on water and electric systems. Emesis Davidson Creosoted piling bridge to be built across Red river south of city. Weatherford Bunsélow theatre improved.

Oklahoma City S. F. Nelson Librarty State Bank Soper J. B. Lucas,Jr C. B. Motherseed State Bank Soper Bank Choctaw County Hugo, National Bank Davidson

Ada to Be Asked to Donate Fund for War Orphans

Ada will be asked to contribute 33 000 to aid the children of World War veterans as part of a statewide drive launching June 3 5 to raise the 73 000 state quota toward a 5 000 000 national Child Endowment Fund. Robert S Kerr and Byron Sledge attended a Ponca City meeting with RE W Marland outlining the drive plans and club and church outreach.

Ada United States Robert S. Kerr Byron Sledge Ada Legionnaires State Department Committee For the Child Endowment Fund Ponca City RE. W. Marland Kerr Child Endowment Fund Elyic Clube Averica Legionnairss Norman Howard Post American Legion Iniuentiae

Confederate Vets To March Again From Weancesov Daily

More than twenty five Confederate veterans will leave the Convention Hall at 9 am for Sulphur for the annual state reunion. Luther Franti leads plans for transport and a major caravan will aid the journey. Ada’s delegation, about 25 vets, is expected to be the largest group with auxiliary supporters and the Hast Centract band providing music.

Weancesov Jackson Lee Army of Gray South Luther Franti Re Union Center Adam Convention Sons and Daughters Uuita Ada

Union Valley Potato Crop Begins Move in Pontotoc County

The Union Valley area of Pontotoc County starts potato harvest with the cooperative marketing association aiming to harvest and ship at least 15 cars. Prices reported include F240 per 109 pounds and 2.75 to 2.20 per car loads. traders predict some stow riders may earn more than 100 per car.

Pontotoc Union Valley Co-Operative Marketing Association Turner J. B. HI Antona Hill

Barrett Appointed to Relieve Biard Markham in Guard

Oklahoma City June 2. Colonel Charles F Barrett will relieve Baird Markham as adjutant general of the Oklahoma National Guard. Markham resigned to command the Forty fifth division spanning Oklahoma, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. Barrett has been an executive officer under Markham and previously commanded the Oklahoma Guard during Governor Robertson's term.

Oklahoma City Charles F. Barrett Baird Markham Oklahoma National Guard Barett Markham National Guard Oklahomia Colorado Arizona New Mexico Barrett Markhap Ecommender Oklahoma Guard Forner J. B. A. Robertson

Former aide to Wilson answers final summons

Washington June 1 Thomas R Marshall wartime vice president of the United States died here at the New Willard hotel after a weeklong illness from a heart condition. He had been planned to return to Indianapolis this week accompanied by his wife. He suffered a heart attack on arrival, then rallied before dying this morning with his humor and plain speech shaping his public image despite political pressures. He came from Columbia City Indiana and recently moved to Indianapolis.

Washington Thomas R. Marshall United States New Willard Hotel Fia Indianapolis Mr. Marshall Thomas Riley Marshall White House Marshall Columbia City Ind Woodrow Wilson Wilson Maranall

Great Midwestern heat wave yields to Jupiter Plavina storm

Chicago reports the central states endure heat waves and deadly storms as Jupiter Plavina and his henchmen Thar topple Sol. Mortality rises from electrical storms and wind across Nebraska Minnesota Iowa and Wisconsin with multiple deaths. Tornadoes strike Michigan and Nebraska. New York and Pennsylvania face continuing heat and storms.

Chicago Middle West Far West Central States Jupiter Plavina Thar Finois Faporty Nebraska Kansas Missouri Minnesota Melally Minneapolis Duluth Mina Bau @laire Wis Yoma Mich Omaha Madlaoa Neb Crchbard Nebr New York Pennsylvania

Outbreak in Shanghai as Chinese students die in riots

Shanghai reports another outbreak of violence as police clash with demonstrators in the Japanese spinning mills strike agitation. Four more Chinese students are killed, bringing deaths to 26, with over 20 wounded. Three Russian agitators are arrested amid Bolshevist propaganda claims.

Shanghai Atrects Weking Gheklang

Yale Freshmen Face Probation After Campus Riot

New Haven Conn June 1 Yale freshmen faced possible probation after a disciplinary outbreak sparked by a dormitory celebration in Barkley Meld. Students shattered electric lights damaged property and set a bonfire while police and faculty intervened.

New Haven Conn Yale Beig Barkley Sampan H. T. Bangs English Department

Morris Appointed On Commission to Represent State

Rev. C. C. Morris, pastor of the First Baptist church of Ada, was elected to represent Oklahoma on the Commission on Cooperative Program by the Southern Baptist Convention. Members must meet in Nashville soon to discuss important matters. The Ada pastor learned of the distinction from the Baptist Messenger, a state denominational publication. The commission is considered one of the convention's most important bodies.

Prom Sundy’s Daily C. C. Morris First Baptist Church of Ada Oklahoma Southern Baptist Convention Meimbera Nashville Baptist Messenger Memphis

DERRIMENT NEAR CAPITAL COSTLY

The Santa Fe passenger train No 6 derailed on a 40 foot embankment near Oklahoma City injuring no one. Three sleeping cars and one chair car left the track as robbers likely attempted to steal mail but fled amid the wreck. Police traced two suspects but found no loot or large money shipments aboard.

Oklahoma City Santa Fe H. S. Gibson Gibson ‘Waa Edmond

Disappearance Sparks Seneca Cayuga Reconciliation

Maude Lee Mudd a 16 year old heiress propelled a tribal rift toward settlement as Seneca and Cayuga leaders from Missouri and Oklahoma met at the Seneca council house near Wyandotte. They signed resolutions for a June 7 mass meeting to decide tribal questions and named Crow as Cayuga chief and Boroberry as Seneca head under the reconciliation terms.

Miami Maude Lee Mudd Hatchett Missouri Oklahoma Senaca Wyandotte Council House John Crow Whoma Christopher Boroberry migs- Ing_ hetresa Crow Jas Borberry

Four Arrested After Crash With Auto in Coal County

Four men from Coal County were arrested Friday night after a collision near Pecan Grove involving a car driven by George Coleman. Sheriff Walker said Rudd would likely be arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Howard Weath, with three gallons of whiskey found in Rudd’s car. The Coleman Ford suffered minor damage while the other car was wrecked.

G. W. McKinley Roy Rudd Horton Abbett Brownfield Buster Coal “County Pecan Grove George Colemances Walker Rudd Howard Weat Intoxti Colaman Ford Ruddo

Youth star De Paolo wins record Indianapolis 500

Peter de Paolo, nephew of Ralph de Palma, roars to victory at Indianapolis speedway in a 500 mile race that broke records with an average of 101.19 mph. He earned about 34000 dollars as Earl Cooper, Denny Hui, Dave Lewis, Harry Hartz and Pall Shafer chased him. Crowd estimated at 140000 to 150000 witnessed the spectacular finish, the largest ever to view an auto race.

Indianapolis Tgent Peter de Paolto Ralph de Palma Indianapolis Speedway de Paolo Earl Cooper Denny Hui Dave Lewis Harry Hartz Pall Shafer Denny Hill Lewis Tas Fishish Flying de Paolo America

Oklahoma State University Names New President

After months of uncertainty the University of Oklahoma announced its president elect Dr W B Bizzell head of the Norman campus. He comes from Texas A and M and will assume duties September 1 after approval by the regents. The board and faculty praised the pick as directing a bright outlook for the university.

Oklahoma City University of Oklahoma W. B. Bizzell Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College A. A. McDonald Hugo Oklahoma Institution Norman Bizwell McDonald Board of Regents Buzzell University

Ada Auxiliars Sell Entire Poppy Quota for Memorial Day

Ada Auxiliary volunteers sold the town poppy quota for Memorial Day, raising $142.25 from 1,300 blooms worn by residents Friday and Saturday. Proceeds support veterans and hospitals. a team led by Mrs. Martin Ricker and Mrs. Roy Weddle sold $79.75. The Ada unit handled the entire sale.

Flanberg Am~erican Legion Auxiliary Workera of Ada Veterans and Hospitals Gussliiary Martin Ricker Roy Weddle Ada Ung Ada Auziliars

Oklahoma Cotton Condition In May Higher Than Yearly Averages

Washington on June 2 reported the cotton crop in Oklahoma at 76.08 percent of normal as of May 25, above 66.06 percent last year and above the 10 year May average of 72. The department of agriculture released the figures, noting Oklahoma conditions remained favorable overall.

Washington Department of Agriculture Ganornesg Oklahoma

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