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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1939

Page

8

Pontotoc County April 1934 Commissioners Minutes Show Bonded Purchases Rule

The Pontotoc County Oklahoma Board of County Commissioners meets in regular session on April 3 4 5 1934 with three members present. They adopt a resolution prohibiting purchases without bonded officers approval and authorize county attorney to sue for penalties on misused funds. Authority to co operate with federal relief agencies discussed and storage needs under charity funds addressed.

Board of County Commissioners Ventotor Arrongalla M. G. Mitchell Delunes Fee K. Mealkkay Newby - Gi Tirowa Srila Alton I Gea M. Mayhue Q. Mire Roberta — c. A Iesith Abansdweavadece Norris Proderlek Geo Wade Reune Mayer Oliver Ada I Reed Taylar Stonewall M. Byrd Stonewall Pownsuen Dava Dunham Tommy V. Ford Tommy F. Ford State OF Oklatio Pontotoc County Tartetoc County Oklahoma Catloss Watlington Atorney Panetotoe County Avid Tommy Jordi Pontotoc Olstahoain Atta Rey Tommy Fo Ford Ipanente Ramsew Richard Elam Tom B. Grant Tain Grant County Merk Meare Tosts WA T. Lee Trane Universal Refining Products Bell Tele Cowell T. le Senborn Borxey Douglas Alan Ok! Batik Sxlury'ney Lamber Sanders Gan Hann STIG Broduce Ted Scribitor SRG Teax Mull G. T. Pitman Reir EL AL Stephens Dariole Anne Dodd Assa Blanche Brashears Howards the Trisurance Chan A. Zora Rene — Ig Smt TR. Gay Repaira Sante Ho—Td Letine Wilson Ver, Co Nh Thot T. KH Granger Enna Grindstaff and Mumpheer Humphrey Grindstaff Timphrey Grindstafé Grigsby Orr and Alums Sn Bell Tete, Co Olen fereSocoricwalt Garacd Craham Iron Works Reani T. L. Seabarn RG Feels H. Schroeder Welne Gro Drake Lamas Aciting Tralia Siar Teatherman Reid Worl Sa Adam Steam Laundry Neith Maneral Chapel Ambulance Pihi—Weith Maneral Chapel Ambuluses Denco Bus Lines, Inc Bob Davis Grocerits Carl Standridee Bond Riftaen Penny Co Suantles Eghs EH Grinaterd Aapecgries Yenny Coy Modse San Nawe Saw SAR Cuviness F. W. Woolworth Co F. W. Woeatworth Co Ph Walker Mdae Natural Gas Co Wasewenvens Jim Bullard nGki—Adp Typewriter Co Soos. Bhar T. AL Boxers Nan@ werk — sueT Boswell ANIS Kha RB. Collins Richard Wank M Tew Mrmyers Mie Jutlan Vontolog Wheimas Boards of Commissioners Exelae Board of County Commingionarn Tontotoc County Pantgloc County Okghoma Sienna R. Collins Rice Art Elam BAM _TRW Teme Tom GB. Grant Clark Board of County Commissionera Federal Ballet Ehy Funda Fiamy Suet County Ie Xiao Déeral Téliel Mederal Relief Administration Chariey Fund Beira State of Oklahoma Ata Geor Collin Ry Richard Blam

Science Seeks New Pneumonia Type Across Seasons

Atlantic City May 3 Medical science tracks a unique pneumonia that can strike in all four seasons and resists ordinary treatments. Dr Herbert A Reimann of Philadelphia explains its symptoms and the limited effectiveness of sulphapyridine. Frontal headaches eye aches dry cough and weight loss are noted in patients who progress, with seven to fourteen percent worsening. The illness appears most in New York Pennsylvania Ohio Minnesota Oregon and England as cases go unreported due to patients avoiding physicians. The article also mentions a question about optimism in reporting and includes a note on gasoline supply politics and a Tulsa based Association electing A J Kerr as president.

Atlantic City Nrj Herbert A. Raimann Philadelphia Association of American Physicians Reimann Weigne New York Pennsylvania Ohio Minnesota Oregon England

Airport Held Not Public Nuisance

Tulsa judge rules municipal airport not a public nuisance and sustains city demurrer in suit by Maudel and Rose Littlefield, neighbors whose home near the field alleged noise from arriving and departing airplanes. Jury to decide if pilots for three carrier firms flew too close to the Littlefield home.

Tulsa Oklo UPI W. N. Randolph Maudelden Rose A. Littlefield Littlefield

Conditions Improve Says La Fortune at Gasoline Meet

J A La Fortune, president of the National Gasoline Association of America, told the Tulsa convention today that improved conditions are coming and gas prices may rise modestly. He predicted a possible increase of 10 to 20 cents per gallon over the year, with a few exceptions.

Tulsa J. A la Fortune Natural Gasoline Association of America

Ada School Levy Falls Short of Unanimous Support

In School District 19 Ada residents opposed the proposed 10 mill levy, with 160 voters for and 50 against, narrowly missing unanimous approval. The annual levy funds nine months of schooling and access to state aid.

Ada

Ada Man Named As One Of Gasoline Inspection Staff

Ada man named among new gasoline inspectors approved by the corporation commission. The panel added nine inspectors this week, with a July 1 reduction to 28 due to a new law. In March there were 133 inspectors. Weems defended the appointments, citing increased trouble and greater gasoline consumption.

Ada Oklaroma City The Corporation Commission Ray C. Weems Refords Bond Shaw Weems Bond

Notable Oklahoma Gasoline Inspectors Appointed

In a senate committee appearance Bond said patronage among gasoline inspectors never exceeded three or four. New inspectors include Harry Garrett El Reno Mrs Minnie Bod T P Rowell Crim Muskogee Shipley Afton James McDaniel Ada Frank S Love G C Schwartz Bernard Hammer of Oklahoma City and Sars Ivey of Semidale to replace Mrs Seankie Igo.

Senate Bond Harry Garrett el Reno Minnie Bod T. P. Rowell Crim Muskogee Shipley Afton James McDaniel Ada Frank 5. Love G. GC. Schwartz Bernard Hammer Oklahoma City Sars Ivey Semidale Seankie Igo

Tulsa Woman Dorothy Rogers Death Probe Underway

A state operative began investigating the December death of Pratt Dorothy Rogers a hotel room shooting in Tulsa. Police say she likely died by self inflicted shotgun blast though no powder residue was found and two men left town after the incident. The inquiry includes statements in Kansas City and Ossawatomie with possible post mortem.

Tulsa Pratt Dorothy Rogers W. E. Bassharm Rogers Ossawatomie, Kas Mizz. Rogers

New Trouble Spot In Harlan County

State police rushed reinforcements to a clash in Harlan county coal fields after a miner was beaten while reporting to a picketed Clover Fork mine near Kitts. Capt. Carl Norman said the situation looked serious as about 500 pickets jeered reporters and workers, with more patrols sent to the property. Several mines planned to reopen without a contract with the United Mine Workers.

Harlan Harlan County Carl Norman Clover Fork Norman United Mine Workers Ianate

Roosevelt backs new cash and carry neutrality plan

Washington May 3 UPI Administration officials plan two new cash and carry neutrality laws as the president’s sole reply to Hitler’s speech. Secretary Hull prepares an outline for a Senate Foreign Relations Committee showing support for Pittman’s bill to reinstate cash and carry for arms and munitions with limited presidential discretion.

Washington UPI Roosevelt Adolf Hull Senate Foreign Relations Committee Pittman Hitler Great Britain France Sen. Pittman New

Norris Pushes Expanded Power Facilities for Defense

Senator Norris urged expanding U S power facilities to meet any defense emergency, saying government could maintain such assets as part of defense. He estimated at least 500 million dollars needed for reserve facilities, noting private utilities might not find it profitable in peacetime.

Washington Sen Norris

Mrs Schneider Wealthy If Husband Is Dead

ANSAS CITY May 3 Mrs Edward L Schneider whose husband vanished after testifying on which a federal grand jury indicted Democratic Boss Thomas J Pendergast is reported to inherit valuable stock in Pendergast companies if Schneider's death is established The stock yielded 26600 in 1935 and 3175 in 1836 Schneider was reported collapse today and friends cited a death by own action theory His abandoned sedan was found on a bridge and his hat floated ashore with two notes in the car hinting self destruction FBI to determine if disappearance is hoax death by action or foul play Milligan said not believe death by own action Schneider testified on Pendergast income Saturday jurors indicted the boss for income tax evasion The indictment claimed stock was in Schneider's name but went to Pendergast unless an undisclosed bill of sale existed for death transfer Also Hitler sought peace moves and Berlin pressed for Poland Danzig issues amid European tensions

Ansas City Edward L. Schneider Thomas J. Pendergast Pendergast Schneider U. S Maurice M. Milligan FBI

Hungary Sides With Germany If Poland Resists

A report on Hungarian foreign policy reveals Hungary would side with Germany if Poland refuses German terms. It notes traditional friendship with Poland but says Poland’s rejection of Hitler’s offer tests Berlin and Budapest. Hungary hopes Poland moderates via Foreign Minister Beck's parliamentary speech and Musolini’s urging. The Slovakia issue remains a potential but distant goal.

Poland Germany Hungary Hitler Ifin- Harian Polex Joseph Beck Mussolini Slovakia

Defense Testimony Introduced in Lamance Murder Trial

In Keytesville Missouri on May 3 defense testimony that traces of poison were found in a fluid from Mrs. Ella Lamance’s stomach was admitted after a court ruling against earlier admission. Chemist B C Morrow testified to virulent poison, while Dr J Frank Hall noted streaks on decomposed bodies as part of a contested theory about Mrs Lamance’s death.

Keytesville Ella Lamance William ¥. Lamance Hhe Kansas City Lamance B. C. Morrow J. Frank. Hall John S. Lucas Linn

Negroes Vote Like Whites in Miami City Primary

In unofficial returns from Miami on May 9 officials report that Negro voters largely mirrored white voters in selecting city commission candidates, despite a hooded white-robed warning against voting. One candidate who claimed he did not want Negro votes differed from the others.

Miami Fla City Commission

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