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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1932
Page
3
Farmers receive market and garden guidance from a Tidewater area column noting farm produce like tomatoes, beans, and corn. The piece mentions garden judging events, local dairy milk quality concerns, and upcoming summer demonstrations with details on locations, dates, and county agents guiding farmers through practical showcases.
Livestock prices steady to higher across cattle and hogs. Cattle totals 600 with yearlings at 50.50 to 54.50, steers and heifers mixed. calves barely steady around five. Slaughter cows and bulls priced, sows and stags around 2.05 to 2.45. Sheep 1,200 with lambs and ewes showing gains to 5,735 for native lambs and 4,505 for medium type.
Kansas City price quotations show hogs and calves steady to firm with top hogs at 3.35 per cwt and calves strong. Packers’ demand for yearlings and steers ranges across weights with highs near 6.75 for large steers and around 5.50 for midweights. cows and stockers steady to firm. In Chicago wheat futures for July contract fell below 43 cents, pressuring U.S. and Canadian markets. corn and oats showed mixed moves as traders awaited further demand signals.
New York spot cotton stayed quiet at middling around 5.20 cents while New Orleans closed steady up 3 points. Sales totaled 238 bales with middling around 5.13 cents and receipts at 3,643. stocks near 1,005,031 as of June 14.
United States crude oil production averaged 2,174,084 barrels daily for the week ended June 14, up from a prior period, though Texas declined to about 1.62 million barrels amid East Texas weakness. Oklahoma rose to 423,785 barrels daily while Kansas eased to 94,880 barrels.
Dr. E. R. Dale of the University of Oklahoma warned Lions club members against deep cuts in education funding. He cited progress in teaching and facilities, cautioned that cutting salaries could lower standards, and noted teachers often work beyond regular terms to improve knowledge. He stressed efficiency and value in public schools, while Lions planned more parking for Ada visitors and supported a Rotarian-led pool tournament.
Ardmore June 15 a postmaster John Henderson 28 was killed late yesterday by a blow from a rubbing hoe during a fight earlier in the day Frank Ramsey 60 a pioneer farmer was held with his son Mitton 22 Officers said the killing followed a fight earlier in the afternoon. Stockholm Sweden Nils Juringtus a blind mathematician earned a doctor of philosophy degree at Stockholm University credit to his mother who read aloud to him for years.
Nearly a dozen officers corner two acquaintances of Charles Floyd and George Birdwell at dusk in northern Seminole County after a futile pursuit. The two suspects, nicknamed Pretty Hoy and Pretty Boy, are linked to past crimes and evaded capture despite searches at multiple houses. Officers questioned associates, seized a gallon of whiskey at a home, and prepared to quiz Echols in Ada as the effort to bring Floyd and Birdwell to justice continues.
A rally in Ada and surrounding counties showcased District Judge Nusby's candidacy. Speakers praised Nusby’s clean record and perseverance, noting strong local support from patrons and friends. The editor of The News commends the paper’s role in regional journalism and predicts Nusby will win in Coal and Atoka counties.
Friends recall John Kaiser born and raised here now helming the Sheridan Cubs in Sheridan Indiana. Kaiser once starred as a pitcher decades ago and is back in charge amid talk of games nearby La Salle and neighboring counties. His ties to former players and writing, plus a painting and decorating trade, mark a life in baseball and local work.
Governor Murray distributed 7201 in relief allowances to 20 Oklahoma counties, exhausting most of a 300000 appropriation. Counties listed include Oklahoma, Beckham, McCurtain, Choctaw, Le Flore, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Pontotoc, Garvin, Marshall, and others with allocations mainly 100 to 600 dollars to flood, indigent miner, poor relief, and city additions. Local relief commission administered funds.
June 14 reports describe Representative Blick of Tanner ree dled collapsing during debate on a tax and housing measure. Immediate medical aid from Swick of Pennsylvania and Dr. George Cilver failed to revive him promptly. the scene disrupted proceedings as hearing adjourned out of respect following his collapse.
In Orloma City four condemned prisoners received reprieves from Governor Murray. Proctor McDonald Jena Holling Ignancio Gonne see execution dates reset Aug 19. Nathan Mighteell extended to Aug 2 to allow further appeals. Some cases tied to slayings including an officer and a sales man, with dates and counties noted.
Pittsburgh report quotes Paul Waner asserting that all good batters are nearsighted. He disagrees with Rogers Hornsby and Cubs manager that vision is key, arguing hitters rely on timing and follow the ball to the plate. Waner cites practice and instinct as crucial factors in hitting efficiency.
Judee Orel Husby is campaigning in Alabama counties including Contgate Atoka and Centralios amid crowded meetings with animalistic requests from supporters. He visited Stonewall late Saturday and will tour Cont and Atoka with plans to win by large margins, aiming for Marshall and Pontotao counties as part of a broad regional push.
A 10 year old Lindbergh case associate Violet Sharp dies in Englewood after allegedly poisoning herself with poison crystals amid a dramatic quiz night. Inspector Walsh and detectives suspect possible knowledge of the Lindbergh baby case as details emerge from the residence and pantry scene at the home of Mere Dwight Morrow.
The account describes a sister picked up by a man named Ernie on February 28 after a date on March 1 and a kidnapping that followed. The narrative notes a group outing to a picture show and a later confrontation at a mill street, with mentions of a baby, fear, and attempts to investigate clues including a taxicab firm.
Report outlines a dramatic gun battle as two young men evade capture after a Stonewall bank heist near Atwood. Witness accounts describe officers exchanging fire, vehicles escaping through gates, and fugitives eluding law enforcement across the countryside. Also noted is a separate prison escape roundup from a state road camp listing three escapees and their prior offenses.
In Le Monton Ohio on June 11, authorities say four white men were arrested for questioning after a boy from Lake Mahony, aulanin, Ganerro, by the Ohio river was found and believed beaten by a mob. Officials from Lawrence County expected more arrests as the investigation continued.
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