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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
3
Curios and antiques column reports Browall Coffman stops speedway stunt promotions for good after hiring 10 handlers for Jack Steele. They split a 28 dollar gate on a 60 40 basis with Coffman receiving 16 32 The piece notes creditors and assorted local wit and gossip with multiple names and items.
Tulsa reports a nationwide rise in daily crude oil output for the week ending June 15. Oklahoma leads with a 44 550 barrel increase to 532 225 barrels per day, while Texas up to 1 061 635 and Kansas up to 148 875. California climbs to 573 150 and Michigan Eastern fields dip slightly to 147 919. Rocky Mountain area gains to 105 540 with total rise 82 975 barrels daily from 2 695 312 to 2 738 287.
Edward J. Neil profiles Jimmy Braddock, newly crowned heavyweight champion, as a steady, loyal family man who has endured injuries and poverty. The piece sketches Braddock’s humble roots, resilience, and unassuming nature, contrasted with his rising fame after defeating Max Baer.
The Oklahoma state health department announced the appointment of 21 new county physicians serving 32 counties. Named are Dr. W. P. Jenkins in Okemah, Dr. M. B. Scott in Delaware county, Dr. J. E. Hillis in Pryor, Dr. B. F. Johnson in Fairview, Dr. J. E. Jones in Hollis, Dr. Allen G. Kramer in Tulsa, Dr. E. S. Patterson in Antlers, Dr. Catherine Brodin in Ada, Dr. D. L. Perry in Cushing, Dr. J. S. Gaston in Shawnee, Dr. A. W. Nunnery in Chickasha, Dr. F. S. Newman in Shattuck, Dr. Joe L. Duer in Vici, Dr. A. W. Paulson in Clinton, Dr. O. W. Starr in Drumright, Dr. L. C. Knee in Lawton, Dr. D. G. Willard in Norman, Dr. R. M. Parish in Ardmore, Dr. H. B. Fuston in Bokchito, Dr. L. L. Long in Beaver, and Dr. H. K. Speed in Sayre.
Oklahoma City June 18 Former Governor William H Murray arouses interest as friends and state politicians await his plans. He recently collected more than $2,000 back salary and may seek governor again in 1938 or enter the state senate race next year. Some speculate a party switch to avert constitutional crisis. He says he will use the money to buy a home and is reportedly eyeing a ranch near Idabel in McCurtain County.
Tokyo reports that Gen Sung Cheh Yuan, Chahar governor, is ousted by the high military council for anti Japanese and anti Manchoukuan stance. Japanese forces threaten to remove him if Nanking does not comply. Kwantung army cites Sung border incursions and violence near Manchukuo.
Washington June 17 The House adopted a two year extension of nuisance taxes under a gag rule and then moved to AAA amendments after Speaker Burns urged speed He spoke twice since January and urged longer hours as he outlined must measures including Wagener dispute utilities holding company and ship subsidy. He hoped to adjourn by mid July.
Otis Blankenburg of Tulsa filed with the secretary of state for a statewide initiative petition to repeal Oklahoma’s liquor law. He has 90 days to gather about 95 000 signatures to place the question on the next general election ballot. Circulation begins in all cities and sponsors are not disclosed. The proposal would allow liquor sales or manufacture except in villages under 1000 people, with county seats under 1000 exempt. Blankenburg aims to finish in six weeks to two months and seeks county party chairmen’s help.
The Oklahoma university board of regents removed Dr L J Moorman as dean and FP B Bostic hospital business manager after a five hour meeting. The dean will appoint staff with regent approval and the hospital manager now answers to the dean. Acting dean is Dr L A Turley and interim hospital manager Dr Hugh Jeter.
Oklahoma parties socialist and prohibition may keep official ballot status if they reach 40,000 votes in 1936 or file for recognition. State law requires their highest vote in a statewide race to be at least 10 percent of the top vote. failing in two straight elections ends party identity.
Dark rolling clouds swept Ada this afternoon as a powerful storm loomed with fears of a tornado. The leading gusts moved in from the northwest and threatened funnels before passing without forming twisters. Rain began at 2 34 p m and lasted for some time, sending residents scrambling to secure cars and close home windows.
MIAMI Florida sportsmen tried a fox hunt by automobile but the plan failed. After the cast the dogs were separated from the motorized hunters, the cars suffered damage, and several hunters were scratched or weary with one fox dead.
Classified ad touts strong value for investors with high returns on limited capital. Highlights potential gains and efficient use of funds for readers seeking economical options.
Oklahoma City June 17 Governor Marr land directs Raymond Thomas of the Oklahoma tax commission to compare per capita levies with other states. The survey follows Tulsa concerns about users moving to Texas as 1931 taxes were 12.60 in Texas and 9.68 in Oklahoma and 1934 13.24 in Texas and 7.97 in Oklahoma.
The state supreme court upheld the corporation commission authority to control production within reasonable limits. It denied Wilcox Oil and Gas Company’s request for adjusted potentials and increased allowances in five wells in the Oklahoma City field.
Byron Norrell narrates a 36 hour voyage aboard the 400 plus foot steamer Aleutian as it travels the inside passage with about 200 guests from the Seattle chamber of commerce and cannery workers. The voyage offers calm seas and sea voyage training with foggy chilly weather dampening the hat and coat scene.
A man detained in Tulsa on Saturday night was believed to be Walter Lee Hayes, a suspect in the George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping. Fingerprint checks in Washington cleared him. Hayes is also wanted for murder in St Louis tied to a May 1926 auto theft.
H L Wood Jr aged 87 celebrated by flying over Pikes Peak yesterday joining J E Laycock aged 88 who accompanied for fun. The longtime climbers previously marked birthdays by cog road or motor ascent, underscoring the mountain’s lure for Colorado Springs residents.
Lead and zinc mines in the tri state area expect to be operating soon. About 4,000 men will work, remaining near pre strike levels as flood water delays ease. Some mines like Lucky Kolin and Jarrett face delays or closures. Guard officers reduce strike duty as production stabilizes.
Changing styles of hairdressing and beauty culture have led to a dramatic rise over the past fifteen years in the number of beauty shops and in the employment of women in this field.
Senator King proposes a senate inquiry into Japan's China policies to determine if they violate the Kellogg Briand and nine power pacts. The resolution cites Manchuria seizure and new Chinese demands as suspected breaches and would authorize the foreign relations committee to investigate Japan's policy.
Darkness halted the Ada Cubs and Byng with the score tied at two runs in the tenth inning after a lengthy afternoon. Ada registered four hits and six errors while Byng had four hits and three errors. Cubs manager T. L. Loman seeks a rescheduled game for June 30 and can be reached by mail at Ada route 1.
Norman June 18 Six sound motion pictures will be shown as part of the University of Oklahoma summer school entertainment program.
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