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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1933

Page

2

Senate subcommittee seeks authority to probe Morgan partners tax returns

A Senate subcommittee considering a resolution to gain power to examine income tax returns of the Morgan partners as part of the Van Sweringen railroad finance inquiry. Ferdinand Pecora pressed the case while witness C. P. Van Sweringen testified with poor recall about loans and the use of funds, amid questions on his memory and ties to Morgan Company and Van Sweringen entities.

Nathan Robertson Associated Press Washington Senate J. P. Morzan and Company Morgan Partners Morgan van Sweringens Fletcher Ferdinand Pecora John W. Davis Pecora C. P. van Swerinzen J. P. Morgan Peccora van Swerineen Barkley Kentucky van Sweringen Morgan and Company Vaness Company Interstate Commerce Commission Cleveland Piease

Roosevelt Grants Commissions To Naval Academy Class of 1923

President Roosevelt distributed the commissions to the 1923 naval academy graduates in Annapolis. He urged the new officers to build friendships with countrymen beyond their class and profession. He noted his pride in the U S Navy and recalled a past moment of sleep during a speech.

Annapolis Roosevelt Naval Academy Dahleren Hall United States Navy Mr. Roosevelt

Supreme Court Decisions сыг OKLAHOMA CITY REPORT

Supreme Court actions list reversals and affirmations across counties including Muskogee Pottawatomie Creek and Osage. Cases involve warrants deeds bonds oil and gas leases tax reviews replevin and damages with several actions reversed remanded or affirmed. Community notices follow with local club meeting and surplus auction plans.

Oklahoma City Supreme Court Judson C. Fast F. Scruces Muskogee County A. M. Baldwin J. A. Ingram Pottawatomie County Kansas City Flower Market Company John W. Farrow Logan County F. S. Stryker Benjamin F. Palmer Tulsa County Frisco Railroad Company Comanche County W. T. Rye Cora Mc Reynolds Delaware County J. G. Damaras W. C. Dance Okmubee Wesley E. Setzer Et al Edd Moore Kiowa County City of Duncan Carl Ray Industrial Commission Ray City of Tulsa James M. Hunt Industrial, Commission Plumbing Inspector City of Drumright Exchange National Company Creek County

Ada Fire Department Reports May Losses

The Ada fire department responded twice in May with total losses around $300. The largest damage came from a gasoline explosion at a house owned by Dr. A D Coon and affected tenants’ furniture and personal property, with most damage occurring before the department arrived.

Prem Ada Fire Department Ed Haley A. D. Coon

Ada reports wild swings in temperatures this week

Ada’s government thermometer shows wide swings with cool nights and hot afternoons. Monday peaked at 94 degrees, Tuesday reached 92, while Tuesday night dipped to 65 degrees per Dr. E. A. MacMillan, custodian of the official thermometer.

Ada E. A. MacMillan

Farm Column Garden Judging to Begin This Week

Mrs. Jessie Morgan county home demonstration agent will lead judges to rate gardens in the garden club contests this week. On Wednesday June 7 Union Valley gardens are visited, Thursday June 9 Cedar Grove, and Friday June 9 Kalihoma Indian club. The judging panel includes Mrs. John Davis and Misses Doris Watson Lois Watson Jessie Thompson and Roberta Johnson.

Jessie Morgan Union Valley Cedar Grove Kalihoma Indian Club D. C. Mooring Oklahoma A M. College Morgan John Davis Doris Watson Lois Watson Jessie Thompson Roberta Johnson

Franks Club Holds First Meeting on Highway 48

The Franks club, a new organization south of Ada, met last week in Mrs. George Smith’s club house. The roomy, well ventilated venue in a pleasant location featured new curtains and wallpaper. Demonstrations included jelly making, canning tomatoes and green peas.

Franks Club Highway 48 Ada George Smith

Two Members Absent From Highway 19 Club Meeting

The weekly Highway 19 club meeting west of Ada had only two absentees due to sickness. Several visitors attended including Mrs Norvell's Texas mother. A demonstration on making jelly from peach juice with fruit pectin was presented.

Highway 19 Club Ada

Mrs Morgan To Visit Summers Chapel Club

Mrs Jessie Morgan will give a cheese making and canning demonstration for Summers Chapel Club next Tuesday June 6 as part of the regular club program.

Roff Club R. O. Laseman Morgan Summers Chapel Jessie Morgan Summers Chapel Club

Explosion and Fire Rips Through Signal Hill Oil Field

The Richest Little City in the World contends with a catastrophic blast that killed ten people, injured over fifty, and caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. Two Long Beach men were among the dead, with rescue efforts continuing as flames devastate four square blocks.

Signal Hill Cal Robert Bennet Carl E. Robinson Long Beach D'Angelo Oil Company Richfield Oil Company Richfield Oil Company Properties Maywood Richfield Company Duke Gaughan Bellflower Ed Wiler Anaheim Charles Cope C. S. Brown Fullerton J. L. Shumway Lotte Calyon Marilyn Wilmington Los Angeles Signal

Bank Robbery Near Durant Nets $2000

Two men robbed the First State Bank of Bokehite 16 miles east of Durant this afternoon, fleeing in a small coupe with $2000. Bank employees Harvey Wilson his wife and Roy Moreland were forced to lie on the floor as robbers opened a counter and safe. Officers from Bryan Atoka Dushmataha and Choctaw counties joined the hunt into the Boggy river bottom lands.

Durant First State Bank Bokehite Here Harvey Wilson Roy Moreland Bryan, Atoka Dushmataha Choctaw

Flooding prompts extended farm loan deadline to June 17

Heavy rains across Pontotoc and nearby counties push back the loan application cutoff to June 17. Applications available at the office of J. B. Hill county agent or Clyde Kaiser sheriff. Mack Braly leaves for Fort Sill for R. O. T. C. encampment.

Pontotoc J. B. Hill Clyde Kaiser Mack Braly L. A. Braly Fort Sill

Distress After Meals Relieved By Black-Draught

A Daw sonville Georgia man Jess Higgins reports sour stomach gas and bilious spells. After reading of Thedford s Black-Draught he began taking it and found relief. He keeps it on hand and uses a pinch after meals to prevent headaches and keep the system in order.

Jess Higgins Dawsonville Thedford

Regulations for Farmers Sales Organi Monthly Cash Auctions

Rules set monthly sales on the second Wednesday with holiday shifts. Cash only, 4 percent livestock 6 percent other items, min 10 cents listing fee, 5 cents per check for tax and postage. No reserves, final sale, purchaser settles before removal, pink ticket is receipt, yellow ticket paid at settlement, liability limits stated, withdrawals possible with $1 release fee, checks mailed if unclaimed.

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