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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1937

Page

3

Russian Air Voyagers Watch Records on 5300 Mile Flight

Three Soviet aviators Chekaloff Baibakoff and Beliakoff completed a 5300 mile non stop flight from Moscow landing at Vancouver Barracks after 63 hours 17 minutes. They presented the barograph to authorities and praised Russia's aero nautical program as ambassador Troyanovsky discussed future missions.

Vancouver Wash Soviet Union Pacific Northwest California Moscow Vancouver Barracks Valeri Chekaloff A. A. Troyanovsky Russia San Francisco University R.O.T.C United States Georgi Baibakoff Alexander Beliakoff North Pole George Marshall Alexander A. Troyandovsky George Kuzmetsky Here Eugene Ore Kuzmetsky University of Washington Troyanovsky

Investigation In Lee Case Nearing End

The Lee case nears completion after Shawnee officers questioned Bernice Price and Edith Lawrence both of Stonewall who are held as material witnesses. County Attorney W. V. Stanfield says two, possibly three, second degree burglary charges will be filed against Lee. Lee was arrested in Holdenville by an Oklahoma City detective and Holdenville officers and reportedly admitted stealing a wrist watch belonging to Mrs. L. M. Mullins at 107 1 2 South Mississippi Avenue. He admitted a number of prowlings but would not sign a written confession.

Marshal Lee Shawnee Bernice Price Edith Lawrence Stonewall W. V. Stanfield Lee Stanfield Holdenville Oklahoma City South Mississippi Avenue

Guilty Plea in False Pretense Case Involving Radio Purchases

Octavia Gibson, colored, pleaded guilty in justice court to obtaining property under false pretense. Bound over to district court for trial with $1,000 bond. Charge states she used a false name Willie Jones to obtain a radio at a local store and profited, then had Benny Red make another down payment using Willie Jones as reference, then pawned the second radio.

Octavia Gibson Justice Court A. W. Oliver Gibson District Court Willie Jones Benny Red

Thompson No 2 shows oil in Hunton lime at 3750 feet

Reports from several wells in the Hunton lime indicate continued oil shows. Harry Black stock’s No 2 Thompson, SE NE NE of 4-1-7, at 3750 feet, wells northeast with higher output than No 1 offset. Other wells in the area, including Moore No 1 Statler and Deep Rock No 1 Garrett, also show progress in Hunton lime while Gilcrease tests proceed.

Muse Hunton Swne Harry Blackstock Thompson Simpson Moore’s Blackstock Jesse Pool Garrett Woodford Francis No Province Halliburton Jesse Field Brown Statler Carter Nix

Amherst Alumni Hear Chief Justice Hughes on Democracy

Amherst Mass June 19 Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes urged college men to lead democracy with moral resolve and resist demagogic temptations while at Amherst alumni dinner He criticized a ruthless temporary majority and organized minorities and refused to discuss current issues preferring to leave answers to experts He spoke before 1300 alumni at the annual commencement dinner.

Amherst Mass Charles Evans Hughes Providence R. I Brown University

Masterpiece Table Of 9 064 Wood Pieces On Display

Enid carpenter George Wolfe built a top quality table from 9 064 pieces of wood in 27 varieties. The table features inlaid work on top legs and shelf and was created as a hobby taking about 250 hours. It is shown at Adams Lumber company office with estimated value at least 500 dollars.

George Wolfe Enid Ada Adams Lumber Company Wolfe Erwin Hovis

Stonewall Man Wounded in Knife Fight at Hall

Will Ingram of Stonewall is hospitalized with a severe back knife wound after a dispute with T. W. Gravey Wells at a dance hall. Ingram rests in fair condition. Wells is jailed on charges of wielding the weapon. Wells has not given a statement. Crystalwell Funeral Home am-

Will Ingram Stonewall T. W. “Gravey Wells Ingram Criswell

Roberts Dies Suddenly at Home North of Ada

C C Roberts aged 52 died Friday evening at his home north of Ada after a sudden illness. Funeral services set for Sunday at 3:30 pm at First Baptist Church with Revs. C C Morris and C W Stringer officiating. Interment in Rosedale cemetery. Survived by widow and nine children. long county service including county commissioner.

C. C. Roberts Ada First Baptist Church C. C. Morris C. W. Stringer Rosedale Cemetery Ches Roberts

Frankin Lived Near Stonewall Die in Rig Collapse

J W Franklin known as Dutch, living between Stonewall and Tupelo, was killed when a drilling rig collapsed near Okemah Tuesday night. Parents remain in the area. Richard Barringer and Clyde Barker of Ada were on site. Barker uninjured, others stunned. Franklin was 90 feet up in the structure when it failed.

J. W. Franklin Okemah Stonewall Tupelo Richard Barringer Ada Clyde Barker Ollie Coleman Barker Franklin

Hazlett Hereford Herd Dispersion Sale Nears Finish

El Dorado Kan June 17 dispersion sale of the Hazlett Hereford herd nearing completion with prize animals sold. Top bid 18 800 for a purebred herd led by last year s grand champion Harford Rupert 81st. buyers F E Harper and Roy J Turner of Oklahoma City plan to move animals to a 10 000 acre ranch near Sulphur Oklahoma.

Sulphur Okla

Owners Unknown County To Sell Recovered Goods

State of Oklahoma asks Pontotoc County to dispose of unclaimed recovered property including six tires and tubes 32 by 6 about 40 feet of belt ing bearings and various items held over six months without identifiable owners. The sheriff also seeks sale of about 10 cases of 3.2 beer seized from Mrs Bill Smart in a license case. District court grants petition allowing public auction with proceeds to court fund after 10 days of bulletin board notice.

State of Oklahoma W. V. Stanfield Pontotoc County Bill Smart District Court

Tukhachevsky’s fate and Franco Soviet ties examined

The article profiles Michael Tukhachevsky, famed Red Marshal of the Soviet Army, whose 1930s execution in Moscow ends a notable era. It discusses his role as defense vice commander, his potential betrayal of France and Germany, and the impact on Franco Soviet relations and Britain’s position. It notes his French connections, honors in France, and his career from Imperial Guard to Red Marshal.

Morris Gilbert NEA France Soviet Russia Michael Tukhachevsky Moscow Tukhachevksky Red Army Vorochiloff Russai Germany Tukhachevsky Quai d’Orsay Popular Front England

Brief Flyer Into Finance Ends Quickly

Two young men Octava Gibson and Benny Red are jailed after a brief float in fraud like dealing. Octava bought a radio for 29.50 with $1 down as Willie Jones and sold it for 5.00 earning 4.00 profit. Benny paid $1 down on an 18000 radio under a false name. Octava pawned it for 6.00 and shared 1.50 with Benny. Authorities investigate potential charges of obtaining money under false pretenses.

Octava Gibson Benny Red Octava Willie Jones Willie Benny J. K. Jackson Ace

Tenants Get New Chance on Miller Ranch

By SCHUYLER ALLMAN Ponca City Oklahoma June 18 a new empire for poverty bitten tenant farmers rises from the dismembered land domain of historic 101 ranch. Titles have been examined loans are being approved to build houses and barns and 26 families will be ready to move in by autumn.

Schuyler Allman Miller Brothers Poncz Atoe Stillwater Oklo Maris

Alaska Glacier Moves Rapidly Near Big Delta

Fairbanks June 21. Alaska's Black Rapids glacier advanced toward the Big Delta river as hot weather increased its pace. Photographs reportedly show a 400 foot shift in two days though some sources say the pace eased and no alarm was sounded. Three lakes formed on the ice surface as the mass moved.

Fairbanks Alaska E. E. Parmenter

Tenn man beaten by intruders recovers at home

Bill Williams aged 33 said he was taken from his Dunlap home by men who struck him with sticks. He was recovering today from the assault as police investigated the daylight attack in June.

Dunlap Tenn Bill Williams

Richest Indian title fades with Enus Wilson death

Tulsa dispatch notes Enus Wilson, Creek fullblood, held about 1.27 million in cash and bonds and an 80 000 home before dying of typhoid fever. Officials say Osages are the richest tribe, but none of the original 35 wealthy Creeks remains a millionaire, with 32 still alive and all over 500 000 in worth.

Tulsa Enus Wilson Pawhuska C. L. Ellis Jackson Barnett Eastman Richards Barnett Wilson Muskogee

Life Insurance Money Sought in Ada Case

W C Barnes files in district court against Capitol Life Insurance seeking $1,500 plus interest for a group policy on Ada cement company employees. Barnes, employed under 16 years, became permanently disabled January 1936 from tuberculosis. insurer contends policy expired February 28 1936 before notice.

Oklahoma Portland Cement Company Ada W. C. Barnes Capitol Life Insurance Company Barnes

Naval planes head to new base Coco Solo from San Diego

Twelve navy bombing planes flew nonstop from San Diego toward Coco Solo in the Canal Zone. At 5 p.m. they reported 513 nautical miles south of San Diego and about 45 miles northwest of Cape San Lazaro Baja California Mexico.

San Diego Calif Navy Pacific Coco Solo Canal Zone Cape San Lazaro Baja California Mexico

Prescription Too Old In Terryville Case

Ebner Minor, 22, tried to fill a doctor’s prescription for a stomach disorder 22 years after it was written. A druggist refused, saying the prescribing doctor had died and the prescription could not be filled because it contained a narcotic.

Terryville, Conn Ebner Minor

Pan-American poetry society selects Lamartine site for Wisconsin poet's garden

In Fond du Lac Wisconsin officials announced Lamartine seven miles west of the city as the site for the first poet's garden in the state. The Pan American poetry society backs the project aiming to create a literary landmark in Wisconsin.

Fond DU Lac, Wis The Pan-American Poetry Society Lamartine Here Wisconsin

Court affirms Holz conviction in adultery case

Oklahoma City June 18 the criminal court of appeals upheld Fred C Holz s five year penitentiary term and 250 dollar fine from Woods County District Court He and Ruby Guthrie wed in Winfield Kansas Jan 26 1923 had two children Holt deserted his wife in Tulsa in 1935 and later married Juanita Cossack Medical Lodge Kansas The court also reversed Ray Denton s liquor possession conviction and noted Denton operated the Span ish Village cafe and dance hall in Commerce Oklahoma The court affirmed Vernon Smith s unlawful liquor possession conviction and abated proceedings against Carl Deweese who faced assault with a deadly weapon conviction in Wagoner County The court was informed Deweese was killed in a motor crash near Alta Texas May 27 1937

Oklahoma City Criminal Court of Appeals Fred C. Holz Woods County Holz Ruby Guthrie Winfield Kas Tulsa Juanita Cossack Medicine Lodge Payne County Smith Carl Deweese Wagoner County Deweese Alta Texas

AGM Regents Bill Defeated After Recount

Oklahoma City on June 18 J William Cordell state election board secretary said a recount of ballots cast in the 1936 general election did not change the outcome of the vote on an amendment creating a separate board of regents for Oklahoma A and M College Stillwater The amendment was defeated The election board would meet to certify the recount with the state supreme court

Oklahoma City J. William Cordell State Election Board Board of Regents Oklahoma A. & M. College Stillwater Election Board State Supreme Court

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