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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1929

Page

3

4 H Federation Club Officers Elected At Ada Meeting

Ada Pontotoc County 4 H Federation elected Earl Cooper as president Claud Hewitt as vice president Mamie Whitson as secretary Ruby Odom and Leona Collings named reporters. Club rally set for April 19 second federation July 26 third August 15. Daisy Frazier from Stillwater Oklahoma attended and advised on officer sponsorships and club duties.

Federation Club Ada Earl Cooper Latta Club Claud Hewitt Laxton Club Mamie Whitson Ruby Odom Rosedale Club Leona Collings Oakman Club Mrs. Morgan Hill Sewin Daisy M. Frazier A. and M. College Stillwater Okla Morgan Dear Rosedale Fitzhugh Blue Mound Adult Eclub Allen Club Miss Long Southern Utility Ice Company Homer Lee Carney Lightning Ridge Gvas 4-H Federation Pontotoc County SQ Club Earl Cooper Ada Claud Hewett Roff Latta Leona Collins A. & M. College

Oklahoma City Livestock Market Report March 26

Cattle yard runs include 300 cattle and 200 calves with prices steady from last week. Steers up to 13.00, bulk 11.00 to 12.50, butcher cows 16.00 or better, fat cows 8.25 to 9.00, bulls 7.75 to 28.25, heifers up to 13.00. Hogs 3,300 head, one of the largest in weeks, steady with top 10.85 for finishers and 10.70 for trucks. sows 9.25 to 9.50, stock pigs 8.00 to 8.50.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Mar

Kansas City Livestock Prices See Mixed Movements

Hogs 10 000 head including 700 directs, uneven but mostly steady with top bids at 11.3 cents per lb on 200 to 230 lb packers and 10.25 on 215 to 240 lb butchers. Cattle and calves slow to weak with steers 950 to 1500 lb at 12.00 to 14.50, yearlings 12.50 to 14.75, heifers 11.25 to 13.65, cows 9.60 to 11.00, vealers 9.50 to 15.00, stockers 11.75 to 13.85. Sheep 9 000 head with bids down for lambs, good and choice 92 lb down at 15.50 to 16.50.

Kansas City Mar

Grain prices swing on Chicago market tumble

Steel widespread losses driven by a sharp wheat drop to January lows and a securities market plunge. Prices ended unsettled with wheat down 24 to 34 cents and corn 25 to 5 cents, while bids for oats and provisions also fell. Spot quotes list No 2 hard wheat at 1.2145 to 1.2215 dollars and corn No 2 mixed at 98 cents.

Rr Grain Chicago Kansas Canada

Wall Street Slumps As Credit Tightens Further

New York March 26 saw a tightening of credit push stocks lower with call money at 17 percent and time money at 84 percent. Declines ranged 3 to 35 points as wholesale liquidation followed a late-day jump to 20 percent. Wright Aeronautics fell 23 to 220, A M Byers down 17. International Nickel and Warner Bros. led losses among major names. total volume near 8 million shares.

New York Wall Street Wright Aero A. M. Byers National Cash Register Green Cananea International Telephone and Telegraph Johns Manville International Nickel Anaconda Cooper Kennecott Warner Bros

Cotton Opens Higher on Firm Cables Amid Shower Fears

In New York on March 26 cotton futures opened with gains on steady cables as traders cited cautious demand and fear of showers in the eastern belt.

New York

Cotton futures retreat as offers rise and money costs climb

New Orleans reports a late trading drop in cotton as heavy offerings join a spike in call money to 17 percent. May fell to 19.37, July to 19.49, and October to 19.31, down 62 to 69 points from highs and 4 to 55 points from yesterday's close. Exports: 15,087 bales.

New Orleans New York Mar

Spot Market Update From New Orleans March 26

Spot cotton trading in New Orleans closed quiet with prices down. Sales totaled 819 bales as low middling reached 17.99 cents, middling 19.49, and stood middling 19.89. Receipts were 2,412. stock valued at 26,725 dollars.

New Orleans Ootton

Bribery Inquiry in Johnston Trial Ends in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma City inquiry into bribery charges in Henry S. Johnston's impeachment closed without finding evidence to substantiate any charges. Senator John L. Rice apologized for his letter, saying no bribe was offered or accepted by any of the 35 senators who convicted Johnston. Senator Jess L. Pullen testified no offer to bribe was made, while Kirby Fitzpatrick described possible mortgage help and client referrals as not proof of bribery. The committee recessed to prepare its report for the Senate. action on Rice remained undecided.

Oklahoma City Mar State Senate Henry S. Johnston John L. Rice el Reno Carl C. Magee Johnston Jess L. Pullen Sulphur Kirby Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick Pullen Tom Anglin Holdenville Anglin Senate Rice

Governor Long faces impeachment bid over murder plot charge

Baton Rouge Louisiana March 26 Governor Huey P Long is accused in a 19 count impeachment resolution of attempting to hire H A Bozeman to murder Representative J Y Sanders Jr Bozeman swore Long planned to call an extra session and have Sanders killed The affidavit quotes Long as saying he would pardon the killer and grant gold dollars if caught The house adjourned amid moves to depose Speaker Fournot and organize to fight the impeachment bid The charge stems from the affidavit of Bozeman a former aide to Long and highway commission worker

Baton Rouge Huey P. Long Louisiana H. A. Bozeman J. ¥. Sanders, Jr Louisiana House of Representatives H. A Battling) Boze Clark Hughes Bossier Parish Paul Chaser New Orleans Nathan Spencer Tallulah Madison Parish John Fournot House Senate

Oil production decline halted across United States

The Oil and Gas Journal reports that for the week ending March 23 US producing areas added about 13 728 barrels of light oil and 5 694 barrels of heavy oil daily, lifting total production to 2 650 941 barrels per day, up 19 422 from March 16. Seminole area proration, West Texas decline, Mid-Continent gain, California drop, and gains in Gulf Coast and Rocky Mountain regions are noted.

Tulsa Mar United States Oil and Gas Journal Seminole Oklahoma West Texas Mid-Continent California Gulf Coast Texas Eastern Rocky Mountain Tonkawa Burbank Osage North Louisiana Arkansas Texas Panhandle Kansas Southwest

Humble No. 5 Moses and Baggett Complete in Bruner Field Near Luling

In Dallas on March 26 the Humble Oil and Refining No. 5 Moses and Baggett well in the Bruner field near Luling reported about 5 000 barrels daily. An offset to No. 4 shows water issues but is slightly shallower. Pipeline runs from Blucher field in Cooke County reached 4 300 barrels daily last week. The George L. Miller estate and McGraw Oil sold wildcat acreage in nine West Texas counties to Tidal Oil for about 200 000 dollars, including Howard Midland Glasscock Borden Martin Andrews Lynn and Garza counties.

Dallas Texas Humble Oil and Refining Company Bruner Luling Blucher Cooke County George L. Miller McGraw Oil Company Wildcat West Texas Tidal Oil Company Howard Midland Glasscock, Borden Martin Andrews, Lynn and Garza

Tag Penalties Begin Next Week for Late Auto Tags

The last grace week for drivers lacking auto tags ends after Saturday night. Tag agent Mrs. Marjorie Braly will charge 10 cents daily for delays. Ada car owners faced county-level arrest and public embarrassment under Oklahoma statutes for tag delays.

Marjorie Braly Ada Oklahoma Pontotoc County Braly

Registered Hereford Bulls For Sale At Limestone Valley Farm

M Monsees and Sons Stock Farm of Limestone Valley Farm Smithton Missouri offers yearling Hereford bulls for sale after April 1. Includes one registered jack four years old and two or three younger Jenerets. For sale cheap if taken early. Box 231.

M. Monsees and Sons Stock Varm Limestone Valley Farm Smithton, Mo

Bank Looters Loot Wyona Bank in Oklahoma Heist

In Wynona Oklahoma, two men robbed the Wyona National Bank of about $6,000 in currency. Cash was hidden by teller Miss Jane Briggs in her clothing and later in a filing cabinet. Bank cashier C. D. Showmaker and Briggs escaped the vault as robbers locked the pair inside briefly before fleeing. A posse tracked the robbers south and then west but found no trace.

Pawhuska Wynona National Osage County Wynona C. D. Showmaker Jane Briggs W. E. Browning Miss Briggs Showmaker

Mason Says Senator Will Preside In Trial

Oklahoma City report states that if the house impeaches a supreme court justice the justice would not be suspended but remain at his desk until the senate court of impeachment issues a final order. Chief Justice

Oklahoma City Mar House of Representatives Supreme Court Senate Court of

Impeachment Trials Linked Huey Long to Oklahoma

The report recalls Huey P. Long chairing that impeachment proceedings were begun against him while he lived in Oklahoma City after attending the University of Oklahoma law school. He had sold groceries to support himself and earlier earned money by cotton picking and farm labor. He later married in 1914 and began law studies at Tulane.

Oklahoma City Huey P. Long Louisiana University of Oklahoma University Law School Long Tulane University Louisiana Public Service Commission

Morrison Joked About State

W. B. Morrison, longtime registrar at East Central College, is described as a jovial figure who often teased about state matters. He remains a fixture at the college, with continued involvement in campus activities.

Morrison W. B. Morrison East Central College A Stu

Impeachment Treatment Outlined by Chief Justice Mason

Charles W. Mason of the state supreme court commented on charges reported to the House by the General Investigating Committee. He said the law prescribes suspension only for governor impeachments and notes no provision for other officials if charges are sustained. He explained how the Senate impeachment court would organize with a seated member presiding if the chief justice is disqualified.

Charles W. Mason State Supreme Court Mason House General Investigating Committee House of Representatives Senate Court Senate

Haskell Floyd to Lead Tiger Wrestlers Next Season

Haskell Floyd, star of East Central's wrestling squad, will be captain for the 1929 season, replacing Hugh Wood. Floyd, who wrestled last season with a six by fall and two by decision record, helped popularize the body scissors and aims to lead a strong Tiger team as Jake Ashley departs.

Haskell Floyd Polly Wallace East Central Floyd Hugh Wood Tiger Grapplers Oklahoma Tiger Squad Jake Ashley

County Egg Show Here May 3 and 4

An egg show for Pontotoc county is planned at the county agents office in the courthouse on May 3 and 4. Exhibits may be in dozen lots or displays with emphasis on uniform shape color and shell texture for premiums. Classes include 4 H clubs grade school pupils hatcheries commercial poultry farms farmers fanciers and breeders with a grand sweepstakes for brown and white eggs. Demonstrations are planned and Prof H G Ware of the A M College will assist.

Pontotoc County Court House

No Charges in Killing at Garner Store

Cherokee county authorities said no charges would be filed in the fatal shooting of Raymond Cornett, 20, of Stilwell, by W L Garner at Garner’s store 16 miles east of Tahlequah. Garner said he acted in self defense after Cornett fired four times. Garner fired one rifle shot.

Tahlequah Okla Cherokee County Raymond Cornett Stilwell W.L. Garner Here Garner Cornett

Prospects In Well Near Stratford Good

The Louise Jones farm well six miles north of Stratford has reached 3275 feet with good indications for production. Cement has been poured and drilling should start soon. With activity in drilling from Stratford and leasing and royalty purchases, Stratford is expected to enjoy an oil boom this summer.

Stratford Mar Louise Jones

Move to Pay Pensions of Vets as Emergency Measure

Oklahoma City March 26 The Senate bill 205 by Sen Tom Anglin to make an emergency appropriation to pay Confederate veterans pensions for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30 1929 was acted upon favorably today by the House of Representatives The measure now goes to the governor for his signature A local bill House Bill 460 by Allen of Beaver fixing salaries of county commissioners of Beaver and Harper counties was adopted

Oklahoma City Senate Tom Anglin Holdenville House of Representatives Allen Beaver Harper Couties

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. H. Woodley University of Arkansas, College of Agriculture Extension Service Monroe County Indiana Bermuda Sudan 1644 Mayomi Dan Iabeenbadicinek Ig Eibaciasiences Sanders Huey Long Bozeman Columbia University Sooner Columbia Union Hereford Bulls Wm. M. Dunn Clarita, Okla Tiger Wrestlers North Townsend H. G. Ware J.c.penney West Main AIP IP Ajrieil J. C. Penney
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