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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1925

Page

2

Oklahoma Cotton Outlook and State Agriculture Update

Brisk cotton conditions in Oklahoma point to a large harvest this year though rains are uneven. The Aggie broadcasts note fair to good conditions in northern counties with little rain in the south, and a need for rain in southern and western counties. Wheat and corn are reported with generally good growth, potato and Bermuda onion shipments rising from the Muskogee area, and a forthcoming crop review due July 1 with acreage and production forecasts.

Bristow Okva Oklahoma John A. Whitehurst State Board of Agriculture Oklahonia Altus Mangum Okeene Shawnee Board of Agriculture Okighams Ftate Federal Intre Vest Roger Bermuda Muskogee Henryetta State Department Oklahoma City Oklahoon, Wi Oklaho- i Ota

Ada City Briefs Reflect Summer Travel and Local Court News

Ada City Briefs report Frank Potts traveling to Medicine Park for the summer and Beatrice Bray visiting relatives in Tulsa and Wagoner. County jail holds Alonzo Franklin on possession of coc beer with $750 bond. Three district court suits filed by Oklahoma Cattle Growers Association against Portatoc County farmers. Several residents en route to colleges and visits, with notes on weather, fishing trips, and local errands.

Alonzo Franklin J. 3 Howard West Pranklin Oklahoma Colles Growers Associaion Portatoc County W. E. Alen CG. A. Johnson J. &. Grinater

Masons Expand Education Loans For Oklahoma Youth

Oklahoma City June 24 Masons promote higher education funding through Royal Arch Masons and Knights Templar loans. Royal Arch funds total about 9 805 dollars after 1 000 loans plus a 3 805 annual per capita fund. Knights Templar loans near 4 000 dollars for next school year. Loans target sons and daughters of Masons, with age and college requirements, repayment deferral, and notes at a nominal rate. Mr. Edgar Cook serves as loan funds secretary and postmaster at the state capitol station.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Masonic Fraternity Royal Arch Masons Knights Grand Chapter Royal Arc Masons Edgar Cook The Arch Masons Knights Templar Cook Royal Arch, Masons Knight Templar George W. Spencer Grand Commandery Knight Templar Loan Fund B.D. Ashbrook E! Reno Grand Hich Priests’ Association Ashbrook Joan ‘Fund State Capitol

Five Wetumka Girls Travel Through Ada to Camp

Five girls from Wetumka passed through Ada yesterday en route to Sulphur and Turner Falls for an extended camp outing. Chaperones were Mesdames McGee and Graham and Messers Parker and Brooks, all of Wetumka. Local notes mention Miss Marjorie Jackson at Trinity University in Waxahachie Texas and other Ada arrivals and departures including W. M. Pegs family return from the Rio Grande valley and various Texas trips.

Wetumka Ada Sulphur Turner Falls Mesdames McGee Graham Nise Livingston Messers Parker Brooks Frank Marjorie Jackson Trinity University Waxahacale, Texas W. M. Pegs Rio Grande Valley

Pontotoc county farmers push good yields and crops

Pontotoc County agents report grasshoppers are being fought with poison and crops show promise. J B Hill plans a state fair exhibit to showcase Pontotoc’s agricultural resources. The county ranked high in Oklahoma production with notable cotton work and superior exhibit plans at the state fair.

J. B. Hill Smith Baily Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma Panhandle Kiamichis Ottawa Harmon Hill Agent Hill Falr Oklahoma City Semtomber Agricul

Cabbage weight and women’s hen plan in Linn County

A farmer near Ada presents a six and a half pound cabbage head to show Pontotoc county’s temperate crop potential. In Linn County Missouri farm women form a unique agreement to raise one hen on eggs of a distinct breed, selling chicks and using proceeds to buy home labor savers. The program, led by home demonstration agent Margaret Nelson, reports 728 chickens raised and 3278 pounds sold for 735 dollars, funding sinks pumps and other devices as daily dividends in saved effort and strength.

Linn Counh Missouri Mixé Margaret Nelson Linn County Missouri Agricultural Extension Service

State Cotton Grader Urges Farmers to Attend Summer School

Oklahoma's cotton production ranks second in the nation, says J. Ray state cotton grader. A summer school on handling cotton will run July 6 to 31 at Oklahoma A and M College with Briggs in charge. George Butterworth and Ray will supervise and assist. open to anyone age 14 or older with good eyesight. Five hours daily focus on sampling and grading with lectures. The program aims to train buyers and improve prospects in the cotton trade.

Stillwater Juance Oklahoma Va. J. Ray Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College Briggs George Butterworth United States Department’, of Agriculture MY. Ray Thay Ray

Sayre Seeks Full Beckham County Company for Training Camp

Beckham county efforts aim to send a full company of boys to the Citzona Military Training Camp at Fort Sil from July 28 to August 26. Lieutenant Paul J. Maasner, county chairman, expects sufficient approvals this month to form the company. The lieutenant will attend the camp on an invitation.

Sayre Betkham Citzona Fort Sil Liquetenant Paul J. Masaer Beckham County

Busby Stands On Fray Over Frances Allen Death Statement

Roy Schuler and Orbie Lowrey defend their innocence in Frances Allen's death, saying the girl was run over by a passing car rather than killed by other causes. Attorney Orel Busby disputes rumors and supports that the large car driver should face responsibility, noting evidence and witness accounts.

Frisley Roy Schuler Orbie Lowrey Frances Allen Jewel Ethridge Orel Busby Busby John Crawford Joe Murphree Murphree Crawford Cumming Undertaking Orbie Sowrey Yous Dodge Ford Schulur Lowrey

Wounded Prisoner Refuses Operation Before Hanging

Chicago June 22 Bernard Grant, fearing the gallows despite petitions to Governor Len Small, refused physicians consent for surgery to save him. He died 300 minutes later after being stabbed five times Saturday by Walter Krauser, who was sentenced with Grant to hang but sought a new trial. Grant was severely wounded in the chest and back, and doctors at the house of resurrection treated him.

Chicago Bernard Grant Len Small Tls Jienna Grant Walter Krauser Sen Weil

Claims Girl Not Killed By Driver

Ada news reports Defense attorney John Crawford claims Joe Murphree did not run over Frances Allen, 17, near Francis highway Monday. Crawford outlines Murphree's alibi timing from Ardmore to Sulphur, denying involvement and stating physicians will show no injuries beyond a broken arm, and that the car’s weight could not have crushed the girl. Preliminary hearing set for June 24.

Joe Murphree Frances Allen Francis Img John Crawford Murphree Conaty J. W. Dean Crawford Francrs Stanley Carmen Ardmore Auto Ada Murphrez Carmen

Ordered Eggs But Chick Peeps Out From Friday's Saily

A local grocer seeks relief for World War orphans amid town fundraising while a chick hatches in a crate of eggs shipped from Sutewall. Doubts over the grocer’s finances and responsibility for the chick surface as he ponders tax and payment questions.

Saily Bax Amiter Ada Sutewall

Fragmentary wartime exchange among wounded prisoner remains unclear

In a damaged wartime passage a wounded prisoner asks not to be delayed for a transfusion or further action, questioning why life should be prolonged if it will soon end. The text is incomplete and lacks confirmable names or locations.

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