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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1932

Page

3

Pontotoc County Sheep Increase and Fair Plans

Pontotoc county reports shearing near complete with an estimated 14009 pounds from about 12 sheep raisers. Township boards and officers for the county fair association are listed with dates set for September fairs. Market prices for cream eggs are included with current receipts and storage packed firsts.

Pontotoc County County Fair Association Stonewall J. W. Lerbner R. C. Jumper Chickasaw Dr. Ed Granger A. A. Lucas Maxwell T. Carmichael Q. R. Beavers Midland Carl Solomon C. M. Nelson Francis J. T. Norman J. E. Chandler Allen A. A. Caldwell J. A. Phillips Fitzhugh W. A. Johns John Hudson W. R. Montgomery Ada Beavers Hoff Current Receipts LLC

Winter pasture inspection tour draws crowd on clover and rye

An inspection tour of several winter pasturage varieties attracted a fair crowd. The group examined Renzo Ooper’s clover field near the cement plant, Mundy’s farm near Viccan Grove for Italian rye grass, and Bromide for bur clover under various soils. Participants planned to sow bur clover next fall. Lunch at Bromide was provided by Mr. Kinsey and Druggist Channing with roast beef sandwiches and hot coffee.

Renzo ‘Ooper Mundy Viccan Grove Bromide Kinsey Channing

Calves Found for Feeding Contest at Davis Ranch

J. B. Hill informs boys interested in feeding calves for the fat stock show next spring that he has located Aberdeen Angus calves on a ranch near Davis. The cattle are described as very fine for the feeding contest.

Oklahoma City Livestock Prices and Market Report

Cattle offerings show calves at 100, beef cattle 3.50 to 4.50 with odd head to 5, stockers active. hogs 1,300 head slightly higher with killer peak 2.95 and outsiders to 3.05. sheep 700 head with fat native lambs 15 cents higher and packer top 5.75.

Oklahoma City

Kansas City Livestock Prices Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep

June 7 report shows hogs 6 000 head with top 3.10 for 170 220 lb pigs and steady to 5c higher. cattle 4 000 with fed steers 7.50 top for 1 180 lb and strong steer and heifer ranges. calves 1 100 with good and choice figures 5.65 to 7.50. sheep 7 000 with lambs and yearlings 15 25 cents higher, top native lambs 6.25 and yearlings 5.15.

Kansas City U.S. Dept. Agri

Poultry Prices in Chicago Market Report

Chicago readers note a midweek price report with Poultry now showing alive 56 trucks steady to firm. Fowls 14c, broilers 19c, roosters 8c, leghorn broilers 3c, turkey hens 13c, young toms 1c, spring ducks 10c, old 9 10c, geese 5c.

Chicago

Potatoes Market Report From Chicago June Seventh

Potatoes in Chicago show 104 cars on track 290 new 120 old total shipments 525 cars. Trading fair amid heavy supplies with southern bliss at 1.20 to 1.40 per unit and decayed stock at 0.80 to 1.15. Wisconsin round whites 0.90 to 1.00 Idaho Russets best 1.05 to 1.15.

Chicago U. S Idaho

Wheat Prices Slump After Stop Loss Selling In Chicago

In Chicago on June 7 wheat prices fell to new lows for the season as stop loss selling intensified. Despite estimates that 7.7 to 10 million bushels were bought from North America for Europe, selling continued with some activity against purchases at Winnipeg. Wheat closed 13 lower, corn up 2, oats down 4, and provisions varied between a small decline and a rise.

Chicago North America Europe Winnipeg

Chicago Spot Wheat and Corn Prices

Spot wheat and corn prices listed for Chicago on June 7 with No. 2 red wheat at 64 cents, No. 3 red 53.3 cents, No. 2 yellow hard 53 cents, No. 1 mixed 52 cents, corn No. 1 mixed 29.3 cents, No. 1 yellow 30.3 cents, No. 2 yellow 30.0 cents, No. 2 white 30.0 cents, oats No. 2 white 21.4–21.8 cents, No. 3 white 19.4–20.0 cents.

Chicago Anownannti WO

Campaign atmosphere builds as Ada Pontotoc voters brace for tight races

Precincts and rallies aim to gather votes in Ada and Pontotoc county while elimination narrows field. Incumbents face several challengers, notably George Collins in District 2, as weather and board of commissioners contests loom large. Public interest grows with countywide involvement and lingering campaign intensity.

Ada Pontotoc County Board of County Commissioners George Collins

Cotton price fluctuations in New Orleans market

NEW ORLEANS June 7. Cotton traded quietly with narrow moves and no clear trend. Early firmness supported by cables and Hoover tax bill. July 5.20c, October 5.40c, December 5.54c. Mid session declines to 5.11c, 5.32c, 5.48c as bears and weather outlook influenced sentiment. Exports today 16 734 bales.

Hoover

Cotton market closes steady with modest gains in Spot

New Orleans on June 7 reports Spot cotton closing steady with a three point rise. Sales reached 712 bales while receipts totaled 2,023 and stock stood at 1,048,728. Prices showed low middling 4.69 cents, middling 5.14 cents, and good middling 5.49 cents.

New Orleans

Cotton market opens higher then softens on favorable weather

In New York on June 7 the cotton market rose early to 5.20 for July contracts but quickly eased to 5.10. The mid afternoon session was quiet with active months about 2 points lower as liquidation and local selling persisted amid favorable weather and stock market moves.

New York

June Pepping Up Races in County

A county election fever grows as candidates push toward the first primary four weeks away. Campaigners rely on community events to sway Ada voters and rural precincts, hoping to win a share of both urban and country votes for a spot in the second primary.

Weather in June a capricious month across the year

The piece weighs June's unpredictability with wild shifts from violent twisters and heavy rains to hot spells and muggy days. Yet it notes June can bring joy through steady crops and cloudless days when pleasant temperatures prevail.

Ada Juniors Defeat Stratford In Ten Innings

Ada Juniors edged Stratford 4 to 3 after ten lively innings at the local ball park. Slater struck out 12 Ada batters, while Britt and Moncrief fanned nine for Ada. Davidson Jones Bryant and Berger hit Slater hard as Ada improves with new catcher Jones and coaching tweaks underway.

Ada Legion Stratford Ada Slater Britt Moncrief Davidson Jones Robert Bryant Berger Rex Little Gene Bryant Heman Hamilton

Revolution in Chile grows in seriousness

Crowds threaten air attack on government headquarters but fail. Rebels marching toward Santiago city center redirect to the airport, which becomes their movement hub. A riot near the presidential palace leaves three dead and sixty wounded today.

Santiago Chile

Reds Back of Bonus Marchers Rally in Santiago

In Chile a pro government disruption formed around the air corps and Carlos Davila as leaders with a march on government house. Militants seized control of portions of the air force while security forces moved to prevent an assault.

Santiago Chile Army Air Corps Carlos Davila United States Air Corps Government House Juan Esteban Montero el Bosque Carlos Vergera Montero Col. Vergera Ramon Vergera Marmaduke Grove Soviet Russia Grove Arturo Merino Benitez T>anez Socialist Council Davila Ibane

Ada Charter Revision Board Begins Recheck Stage

Ada freeholders continue revising the city charter. They propose a five man commission to oversee departments or appoint a city manager. They plan to retain and adjust provisions from the old charter to fit modern governance needs. More work remains before completion.

Ada Board of Freeholders

Ransom Probe Nears End in Lindbergh Case

Bronx county grand jury investigating the Lindbergh ransom paid to a supposed kidnapper reportedly ran out of leads. Witnesses included Morris Rosner Salvatore Spitale and Irving Bitz with Dr John Condon later in Philadelphia examining rogues gallery pictures. The panel adjourned without date.

New York Pthe Bronx County Grand Jury John F. Condon Morris Rosner Col. Lindbergh Rosner Salvatore Spitale Irving Bitz Bitz

German Nationalists Ponder Hindenburg Succession Move

Berlin reports a prediction that President Hindenburg will retire on October 2 and back Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm Hohenzollern as successor. The plan, if realized, would bring the Hohenzollern line to power again while others deny it. The Der Deutsche paper says Schleicher met Hitler and the former crown prince and agreed to a cabinet shakeup after Reichstag elections with Nazi influence in Prussia. The Steel Helmets may provide a defense minister if Schleicher becomes chancellor. The new cabinet pledges peaceful cooperation for economic recovery and equal rights for Germany.

Berlin Paul von Hindenhurg Friederich Wilhelm von Hohenzollern Alfred Hugenberg von Hindenburg House of Hohenzollern von Hindenhurg der Deutsche Kurt von Schleicher Adolf Hitler Hitler General von Schleicher Prussia von Schleicher Reich Steel Helmet Schleicher Germany

Highlights of Revenue Bill As Agreed to by Conferees

Washington June 4 summary of the revenue bill as agreed upon by conferees shows rates, exemptions and taxes. Normal 4 percent on the first 4000 and 4 percent thereafter with exemptions for married and child dependents. Surtax scales from 1 to 55 percent with several large revenue items including corporation tax increases and various excises on consumer goods. Total projected revenue about 1 1158 billion and additional figures cover tariffs stamp taxes and other taxes. The article notes Irish issues and political context around De Valera and Ulster concerns.

Washington Treasury Consolidated Brewers Wort

Bank robber ends life during 10 mile pursuit

Clinton Hair, 3, killed himself during a 10 mile chase after attempting to rob the First National Bank of Stanton in Big Springs Texas. Hair fired six times as officers closed in, with one bullet entering his head as the car halted. Officers were not hit.

Big Springs Texas OPI First National Bank of Stanton Clinton Hair

Prominent Tulsa Lawyer Killed in New York Subway

George E. Holmes of the Olcott Holmes Glass Paul Havens firm was killed by a subway train at 34th Street and Broadway. Witnesses dispute the jump theory. Holmes was a noted income tax authority who recently settled a dispute involving Henry M. Blackmer. Survivors include brother Walter E. Holmes of Tulsa.

New York George E. Holmes Olcott, Holmes, Glass, Paul and Havens 34Th Street Broadway Holmes Henry M. Blackmer Denver Europe Teapot Dome Blackmer Walter E. Holmes Tulsa Oklo

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Rabies Fear After Terrier Bites 22 in Beggs

Twenty two people including twenty children awaited anti rabies serum after a terrier bite outbreak in Beggs. Governor Murray ordered state supplied serum for the poor, Dr. H Cooke volunteered to treat patients. The dog is under observation after veterinarians confirmed rabies risk.

Neggs William H. Murray State Health Department H. Cooke Okmulgee

Nervy Burglar Faces Charged in Chicago Indictment

Melville Reeves once dubbed the skyscraper burglar is indicted by a grand jury in Chicago. He is accused of stealing 52 dollars in stamps from an advertising firm on the twelfth floor after earlier escape and a half‑million in burglaries. Reeves had placed a public ad on May 21 1916 seeking legal help and a chance to live peacefully with his family.

Chicago Melville Reeves Reeves

Russians Try to Land Arms for Irish War Despite Ban

The Daily Express said British navy thwarted a Russian attempt to land arms in southern Ireland for the Irish Republican army over the past weekend. The arms were meant for Republican forces under Cosgrave era restrictions if conflict arose between the Free State and Ulster. The tramp steamers carrying the cargo were warned by radio of the British pursuit.

Irish Republican Army Eamon de Valera Free State Moss Towney Dublin Ireland Ulster London Daily Express Cosgrave

Preparations Underway for Oklahoma City Primary Ballots

Oklahoma City June 2 supplies for the July 6 primary election will reach county election officials by June 238. J William Cordelty election board secretary announced. A district court hearing is set tomorrow to decide if Wirt Franklin of Ardmore will be listed as a Republican candidate for the United States senate. The suit is brought by A Stone challenging Franklin's eligibility due to his Ardmore Democrat registration.

Oklahoma City J. William Cordelty Franklin Ardmore

Government Shows Year Deficit After Eleven Months

The government posted a deficit of 2.684 billion dollars for 11 months of the fiscal year. Receipts totaled 1.770 billion while expenditures reached 4.455 billion. Income tax receipts fell to 895.98 million from 1.5646 billion the prior year.

Washington Treasury

Oil fraud charges against Fall and Dohenys dismissed

In Washington on June 2 Justice James H. Praetor dismissed criminal charges against Albert B. Fall Harry F. Sinclair Edward L Doheny and Edward L Doheny Jr at the request of prosecutor Atty General Atlee Pomerene. The quashed indictments centered on alleged conspiracy tied to the oil trials of the Harding era.

Washington CPM Albert B. Fall Harry F. Sinclair Edward L. Doheny Edward L. Doheny Jr James H. Praetor District of Columbia Supreme Court Atlee Pomerene Harding

Presbyterian Invite Pastor O B Lee Guthrie

At a congregational meeting of the First Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening, Rev O B Lee of Guthrie was extended a call to the pastorate. His reply is expected soon. Lee has led the Guthrie church for nearly six years and was previously praised by his Guthrie congregation. He preached here a few weeks ago.

First Presbyterian Church O. B. Lee Guthrie Lee Guthrie Church

State warrants totaling 860 thousand called by auditor

State warrants valued at 860000 were called by the state auditor. Assistant auditor Scott Stine said 850000 were issued in 1922 and 10000 issued in 1920. He estimated nonpayable warrants from 1923 90 remain outstanding at about 250000.

Oklahoma City Scott Stine

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