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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1936
Page
1
Ada citizens query diverse facts from population figures to boxing results while health alerts sweep Seminole and neighbouring districts. The piece reports Mexico trade prospects, a Japanese revolt with 1400 rebels, and a Hereford stock sale near Ada with significant prices.
The Oklahoma State Highway Commission approved maintenance contracts across 19 counties totaling 634,869 dollars. Pontotoc County receives 13.6 miles of oil mat on State Highway 12 from the Hughes County line southwest for 42,500 dollars and Hughes County 11.8 miles of oil mat on State Highway 12 from the Pontotoc line to U S Highway 270 for 38,719 dollars.
The Ada Chamber of Commerce committee for the Community Hospital fund has begun a series of rural meetings. Speakers included Harry Lundgaard and Dr. M. M. Webster at Lakton School House. Miles Grigsby and Mr. Hall at Yeager. J. K. McCallier and Mr. Rutledge at Pecan Grove. Dr. EF A Canada at Union Valley. Dr. Webster at Homer. Lowry Harrell at Steedman. Dr. W F Deas at Walnut Grove. Dr. Rutledge at Wilson and Hugh Biles at Bebee. Officials report a satisfactory response at all meetings.
Oklahoma City March 3. Plans for a uniform gross production or ad valorem oil tax will be discussed at the Interstate Oil Compact Commission meeting on March 13. Tom Anglin, Gov E W Marland’s representative, says a general talk on conservation measures and continued commission may follow. Representatives from the American Petroleum Institute, state taxing authorities and others will attend. The future of the commission after Sept 1 1937 is under consideration. Congress supplied funds for market demand estimates and oil storage inventory.
Washington negotiators weigh a 33 1 3 percent levy on undistributed corporate surpluses to fund farm subsidies and veterans benefits. Officials consider exemptions for banks and life insurers but no broad relief. repeal of current corporate taxes proposed, with dividends taxed at ordinary rates.
A morning blaze damaged the Lincoln grade school in Cordell with losses around 30000 dollars. Dr. L G Livingston aided the effort as firefighters from Cordell and Clinton fought the flames, leaving only walls standing. The cause remains unknown and officials planned a meeting to arrange temporary classrooms.
Two slight earthquakes centered in southwestern Los Angeles rattled dishes in Inglewood and sent families into the streets. No damage reported. Tremors at 11 20 a.m. and 11 43 a.m. Long Beach and Santa Monica remained undisturbed as 100000 beachgoers crowded the shore. Mountains nearby were snowbound from February storms with many taking winter sports.
Classified ad notes a financial opportunity promising high returns on vested funds. The brief item urges readers to invest or participate, citing favorable terms and possible small print details not fully shown in the clipping.
Oklahoma receives 27000 dollars from the federal government to clear farm land of gophers and prairie dogs. State head A. E. Gray names initial counties Caddo Tillman Cotton Kiowa Comanche Custer Dewey Roger Mills Blaine Canadian Washita and a 110 man field force to begin spring work using poisoned bait for prairie dogs and traps for gophers.
The United States grand jury met in Los Angeles to investigate a charge of espionage against the armed forces. The Evening Herald and Express reports the action on March 4.
A. A. McGill, former rice miller of Stuttgart Arkansas, is found guilty by a federal court jury of using the mails to defraud the Boatman's National Bank of St Louis and Bankers' Trust Co of Little Rock of about 159000 each tied to his mill failure in 1931. The verdict came after three hours and forty minutes of deliberation. the defense plans a motion for a new trial.
The Texas centennial begins with a $15 million celebration sparked by the Wash ington-on-the-Brazos signing of independence. Governor Allred and Wisconsin’s LaFollette open events as rangers guard the Charter of Empire. The tour visits San Jacinto and the Alamo site before a Dallas climax. Gonzales sets stamp sales for 300000 envelopes worldwide.
George Noble, Robert W. Higgins Jr. and associates win a unanimous Supreme Court ruling reversing Oklahoma Supreme Court on land once part of the Choctaw Coal & Railway Co. right-of-way. Lower courts to handle further proceedings. The 1888 congressional grant and later relocations are cited.
Peggy Lowery, six, died today in Shawnee, diagnosed by county health officers as spinal meningitis. The death was reported by local authorities. no further details were provided.
Basil B. Bruno of Long Beach leads an anti Hoffman group in the New Jersey Assembly pushing a resolution to probe the motor vehicle department once headed by Governor Hoffman. The move arises as Hauptmann case scrutiny persists and possible gubernatorial reprieve questions loom.
Washington reports President Roosevelt ends year smoothings with plans to tax and fund the budget after the AAA and NRA losses. Officials push a $500 million annual farm subsidy within a reshaped New Deal despite court battles and a peak national debt near 30.5 billion.
Construction on two PWA dormitories for East Central College moves forward with excavation of the men’s building behind the Horace Mann training school and the women’s east of President Linscheid’s home. Price and Kern supervise with subcontractors handling plumbing and furnishings. completion planned in ten months for January 1937 occupancy.
A minor crash on Broad Way draws a five dollar settlement offer from the injured party. Dora Chisholm of Atoka and R. B. Bohannon of near Konawa were involved, both traveling in contrasting cars, with a calm postcrash scene described as orderly and cordial amid a softening crowd.
Fairbanks Alaska reports 27 year old Mary Joyce and a five dog team are safe after delays near Tetling and Tanana Crossing. Pilot Joe Crosson confirmed their safety and plans to fly Joyce to Fairbanks for the queen of Alaska contest before continuing the journey to finish the 1000 mile trek from Taku to Fairbanks. Joyce began December 20 and was overdue with guide Jimmy Allen. she is entered in the Alaska contest against Sigrid Seppala of Fairbanks.
A statewide initiative filed by I T Winfrey and F E Young in Oklahoma City aims to cut auto license tag costs and eliminate tag agents. The plan would set tag fees by value, require county treasurers to issue titles, and allocate most fees to cities counties and the state highway program with penalties for untagged cars after August 1.
Oklahoma City March 4 The attorney general’s opinion says the state board cannot lease land for oil and gas drilling but the board plans to accept bids on all state land. The dispute highlights efforts to drill near the capitol and governor’s mansion to shield Capitol oil fields.
Iowa State defeated Missouri 31 to 29 in overtime to drop Missouri to the Big Six cellar after trailing by seven at the half in Columbia. Emery E Foster, 55, Chandler attorney, was struck by a vehicle in Tulsa and possibly suffered a fractured skull. police deem the crash unavoidable and say Foster was crossing with Clyde Andrew when traffic lights changed.
Leo Moore a 19 year old high school student remains in hospital resting easily from a serious facial injury after his car collided with a Wick Adair truck north of Ada. He also has bruises and minor lacerations and is expected to recover barring complications. Henry Norton and Joe Lee led the truck team. officials found no fault in the crash. Moore is the son of Mr and Mrs W M Moore operators of Belhaven tourist camp near the collision site.
Earl Frisco a 30 year old grocery store employee died in a northeast Ardmore fire that destroyed his two room home. His dog perished in the blaze while his wife and daughter were away. Police and fire officials investigate the fatal fire.
The district court advanced the civil jury docket this week with many cases stricken or continued. Several trials were short and on schedule, including judgments for Betty Franklin vs. Jack Jackson and Aetna Life Ins. Co. vs. J. S&S. Moore, while others moved to non jury docket or were settled out of court.
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