Roosevelt ends bid to abrogate two thirds rule at convention
Governor Roosevelt telegrammed supporters to drop efforts to abolish the Democratic two thirds convention rule. The action, praised as harmony driven, drew quick reaction from figures including Senator Barkley, Senator Walsh, and Governor Woodring, while others offered mixed comments. Local notes report social calls, visits, and community news from Steedman and nearby towns.
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Albany
N. Y
Franklin Dpd
Roosevelt
James A. Farley
New Yorker
Wv. Y. Dallman
Illinois
Farley
Harry H. Woodring
Kansas
John W. Pavis
Joseph S. Tumulty
Wilson
Pollard
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd
Senator Lone
Louisiana
Alfalfa Bill Makes His Own Boom Name
Local notes record social visits and moves among Ada residents. Water rate changes are announced as Ada officials promote summer use and beautification while maintaining revenue to support bonds and administration of the water department.
Roosevelt order on two thirds rule accepted at headquarters
Chicago June 27 The Roosevelt order to terminate the fight to remove the two thirds rule was received at headquarters and accepted as final by G Al Farley head of the Roosevelt board of strategy.
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Roosevelt
Ritchie
Maryland
W. H. (Alfalfa Will
Williams Gibbs McAdoo
Chicago
G al Farley
Roosevelt Board of Strategy
Mrs Murray Tells of Farly Times in Illinois
Chicago June 27 Mrs Alfaifa Bill Murray clings to her old ways from her Indian reservation marriage over 40 years ago. She recalls five children named Massena after Napoleon and Johnston and Jean after relatives and admired scientist Luger. Farm chatter notes rains helped crops as locals list weekend visits and kin.
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Chicago
Alfaifa Bill” Murray
Murrays
Massena
bin Murray
William H. Jr
Rainy Weekend Keeps School Classes In Doubt
A damp weekend with rain Saturday night and Sunday threatens classes as residents report ongoing showers. Multiple social visits and church attendance are noted among Worstell and Ada residents including Stella Walston Jessie Brumley and families.
Rainy Week Dries Crops Amid Local Socials
After a week of heavy rain crops look poor though some fields show resilience. Sunday visits included Zora Vaughn by Zella Lamb and Ray Richardson, and other neighbors like Ruth Tharp and Bea Vaughn spent time with their families. Pie suppers drew turnout and raised funds, while baby Joyce born June 18 to Guy and wife Binkley with mother and child reported well.
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Zella Lamb
Ray Richardson
Zora Vaughn
Jesse Lilley
Denny
Woodrow Wilson
Lowell Tharp
Collins
Lynn
Norman
Troy Lilley
Ruth
Rachel Tharp
Bea Vaughn
Henry Ingram
Ruby
Virginia Wilson
George Robbins
Bird Nickell
Guy Binkley
Rainy Weekend Visits Across Community
Community members enjoyed much needed rain as several households shared meals and visits. Virgle Holt, Jake Leader dined at the Cooper home Sunday while various residents, including Let ties, Mrs. Keithley, Alma and Johnnie Smith, and Sid Cooper, socialized across nearby neighbors. A fishing trip was taken by Paul Ellis’s family and Mr. Holman. Prayer meetings and Sunday school were held, with gatherings noted Thursday and Sunday.
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Virgle Holt
Jake Leader
Cooper Home
Mrs. Keithley
Lettie
Mrs. Smith
Mr. Bryan
Hall Hill
Mr. Wallace
Smith Home
Oran Kerr
Frog McMeans
Virgie Holt
Clarence Leader
Sid Cooper
Virgie
Ruby Duncan
Alpha Mae Keithley
Alma
Johnnie Smith
Mrs. Brook
Lula
Wallace
Mrs. Hilborn
Paul Ellis
Mr. Holman
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Birth Announcements
Juanita Long spent Thursday night with Leota and Virginia Webb. Mrs. Everett Mayfield spent Friday with her mother Etta Hichtower. The Webb and Mayfield families visited in Oi Center and Hightower homes. Burrel Smith announce twins born June 20 weighing 4 4 pounds each. Bill Tunnell welcomed a son born last week. Crops look good after rains. potatoes and cotton work abundant.
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Juanita Long
Leota
Virginia Webb
Rice
E. A. Mayfield
Dosie Davis
Shawnee
A. Mayfield
Kirt Wells
Argus Chaffin
Francis
Tupelo
Langston Smith
Hugo
Martha Johnson
Roy
Ransey
Ada
T. Johnston
John Bunch
Coalgate
9Ats
Mary Fay Curtis
Eureka
Edward King
Cushing
Worley
Willie Brown
Bud Perron
Denison
Texas
Ruby Clark
Hursday
Willie Bays
Centrahoma
Allen Jennings
Carl Crosser
Irene McCurdy
W. T. Green
Louise Worley
Margaret Sue Bowen
A. T. Worley
Durward Bowen
Stonewall
Majorie
Melva Gib
City Board Approves Summer Water Rate for Gardens
The board of city commissioners passed a summer water rate to allow more water for gardens and lawns. Under the plan the minimum charge remains 1 dollars for 3 000 gallons, with the new rate applying during the season from September onward.
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Byrd
Ada
Water Department
Board of City Commissioners
Absentee Voting Rules Explain Ballot Alterations
An issue explains absentee voting in county races, noting that voters out of state must show registration at the pre cinct, and out of district voters must scratch out names and write in choices. It cites county ballots and indicates many absentee ballots are expected as residents travel.
Boy Scout work for 1932 55 discussed at Ada meeting
Ada area scout council held Thursday afternoon sessions in Convention Hall to review Boy Scout programs for 1932 55. Speakers included Dr A Linscheid Sydney Sachs and C E Danning with O Neal from Dallas praising local efforts and rural outreach.
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Scout Council
Convention Hall
Dr. A. Linscheid
Sydney Sachs
C. E. Danning
Lloyd M. O'Neal
O'Neal
Dallas
Linscheid
Ada
Texas
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
EF. Danning
L. B. Adams
Fritz Johnson
Allen
J. W. Lewis
Wryly Keith
W. L. Blackburn
Les Branscome
A. V. Moore
Karl Weaver
Oscar Parker
A. Linscheid
Malcolm Fendrix
J. A. Criswell
I. S. Hinshaw
W. C. Herring
S. M. Baublitts
Harvey Faust
Vernie Luper
W. J. Dilon
New Marriage License Book Opens as Old Record Ends
On August 21 1930 the county clerk’s office filled the last page of book No 13 and started book No 14 for future licenses. The first license in the new book went to J W Morrow and Miss Martha Seautter of Sulphur. The old book 13 records hundreds of marriages while book 14 awaits applicants.
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J. W. Morrow
Martha Seautter
App' Ants
County Couples Welcome New Marriages This Week
In local records, several couples tied the knot this week in our county. The ceremonies featured familiar names from the community and were held at the county courthouse chapel and a private venue.
Federal tax on checks acceptance questioned in Tupelo
A note on the federal check tax notes local acceptance and possible charges. Bank tellers report 2 cents deducted per check drawn, with many customers unaware, while a treasury ruling on cash receipts may alter the plan. Local residents and bank staff discuss the new tax's impact and potential exemptions for counter checks.
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Treasury Department
Treasury
Confederate veterans parade in Washington under US escort
A remnant of the Confederate army paraded on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington led by General C A Desaussure. Old Glory and the Stars and Bars flew from autos as Soldiers sailors and marines joined the procession. Secretary Adams stood at the reviewing stand as President Hoover’s representative. The veterans had arrived from Richmond after their second annual reunion.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
United States
United Confederate Veterans
C. A. Desaussure
Memphis
Adams
Hoover
Richmond
Luncheons, drills and wreaths mark Arlington events
Luncheons held here and in Manassas Virginia featured a calvary drill at Fort Myer. Wreaths were laid on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and at the Confederate monument in Arlington Cemetery.
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Manassas
Virginia
Fort Myer
Confederate Monument
Arlington Cemetery
Campbell Russell Addresses Voters in Ada
County district and state candidates pressed voters in Ada on Saturday with Campbell Russell leading among state contenders. The Democrat, veteran senator and former corporation commissioner, advocates saving the American home and extending credit to homeowners to revive prosperity, calling Reconstruction Finance Act the romance act. He indicates he expects a runoff.
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Ada
Campbell Russell
Russell
Corporation Commission
Ebey Proven to Serve Public Trust in Tax Fight
W H Ebey is praised for upholding public trust and helping cut taxes. His efforts are credited with shielding Wonnatee county taxpayers from a 10 percent state equalization board increase in 1931, preserving about $180,000.
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W. H. Ebey
State Equalization Board
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Marie Standridee
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Leona Brock
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Marvin Welker
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Teedman
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Rush Springs
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Ronnie Lee
Worstell
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Henry West
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Elna Finnell
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Imogene
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Eula Kirby
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Lester Collins
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Minnie Grier
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Happy Land
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