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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1935
Page
4
Dr. W. E. Grisso faces questions on proposed state highway markings urging focus on improving existing roads and farm to market links over new numbering. Letter stresses practical needs before large-scale projects and notes traffic will follow good roads regardless of numbering.
A Pontotoc County survey highlights livestock with about 40 000 cattle, growing sheep herds, widespread breeding of brood mares, and robust hogs and poultry. Agriculture shows near record feed and bumper oat crops, growing pecan farms, and year round home gardens. Industry features oil refineries, cement, glass, brick, asphalt, and other firms, underscoring a varied, resilient economy beyond oil.
Ex governor Murray outlines a rural creed in McCurtain county near Broken Bow praising small, intensely cultivated farms with diversified livestock. He links independence to self-sufficiency, notes favorable rainfall, and asserts farms should stay small to endure changing times.
Senator Borah joins a bipartisan push to pass new taxes on wealth and higher levies on income and corporations. La Follette vows an amendment to force a separate bill, while leaders weigh Roosevelt's proposal amid looming expiry of nuisance taxes. Borah says the plan is sound morally and economically and would curb wasteful spending rather than soak the rich.
Oklahoma City report quotes W. S. Key, state work progress administrator, setting a goal of 70 000 men at work by October 1 as the federal construction program begins. He plans to appoint four staffers, eight district administrators, and an office by July 1 to deploy projects. The state funds 80 million dollars of relief support tied to the 70 000 unemployed estimate.
Pontotoc county fruit outlook improves as growers favor smaller fruits like blackberries, dewberries, grapes and especially youngberries. Elders report soil supports orchards but tenants limit orchard expansion, while boll weevils affect cotton and AAA program checks begin to certify compliance.
Mrs Edythe Forbis starts an herb garden at Sun Shine Home Demonstration club in Pawnee County. Plants include sweet basil parsley anise thyme caraway and sage.
Mrs E L Welch of Vera Home Demonstration club in Washington county installed an electric light system in her home for under 25 dollars in cash. Her son in law H T Johnson rebuilt the wiring and system components.
J. W. McIntyre of Latimer County argues dogs tax-free while sheep pay taxes, condemning laws protecting dogs that kill sheep. He laments dog overpopulation, praises sheep for food and tax revenue, and urges protections for sheep against pests on private property.
Lois Thompson, 19, was sentenced by District Judge O P H Brewer to 30 days in jail for assault with intent to kill Daniel Shaw, a Chinese student, at Northeastern State Teachers College on March 27. A petition seeking suspension failed as Thompson surrendered to the sheriff.
Lois testifies that extortion notes and their basis were part of the case surrounding the shooting of Shaw. The remarks place emphasis on the alleged coercion as a key element in the incident.
Ada city commissioners announced plans to issue bids for a private garbage disposal contractor to haul all trash and refuse from business and residential areas for twelve months. Contracts outlining requirements are being prepared by the city attorney and will be available to bidders next week.
In Wiggins Mississippi a 25 year old man R D McGee hanged by a mob after an alleged attack on an 11 year old girl. A second unnamed man was whipped and released. Inquest ruled death at hands of unknown parties. The mob dispersed after about 390 residents were involved.
Classified ads highlight value offers and investment returns with practical bargains. Readers are urged to compare prices and features to maximize value on purchases, including durable goods, household items, and services advertised in the section.
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