Oklahoma clubwomen clash over Roosevelt court plan
Oklahoma political turmoil deepens as the General Federation of Women’s Clubs votes 285 to 66 against the Roosevelt court program. Leaders, legislators, and national figures respond while Oklahoma City prepares to weigh the issue at a Democratic committee meeting.
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Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
State Democratic Committee
Oklahoma City
National Democratic
James Farley
John G. Catlett
Roberta Campbell Lawson
General Federation
Farley
Federation Council
Cecil Chamberlin
Senate
Murrell Thornton
Muskogee
Missouri Storms Claim Several Lives Across Greene County
Tornadic storms lashed southwestern and south central Missouri causing multiple deaths and injuries. Among the dead are Mrs. George Snider, 22, and her cousin Elmer Corbin, 62, when a farm home collapsed near Ash Grove. Snider, 29, was severely hurt. two children injured. An eight month old, Ray, was found safe beneath his mother. A mother and her newborn were blown from their home nearby.
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Swedeborg
Margaret Thornsberry
Ray Thornsberry
Davis
Johnson
Miss Johnson
Crocker
George Hoops
Hamilton
Associated Press
Missouri
George Snider
Elmer Corbin
Ash Grove
Greene County
Ray
Henry Manley
Cyril Watson
Ada Man Injured in Car Collision Near Kona Wa
Henry Norton, driver for Wick Adair of Ada, was injured when his Chevrolet coupe collided with a Buick sedan on Highway 48 north of Kona Wa. Norton suffered lacerations and a head injury, conditions not yet fully known. The Buick carried five Indians. He was brought to Ada for treatment.
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Henry Norton
Wick Adair
Ada
Konawa
Norton
Three Car Crash Injures Several Near Ada
A three car collision southeast of Ada near a railroad trestle left several people hurt. Dora Bishop of Harden City escaped unhurt while two young children in her vehicle had facial bruises. In the other car, Mrs. Josie Mack and several Spence and Mack family members sustained bruises, with potential serious injuries for some. The incident began when a man driving opposite directions struck Mrs. Bishop’s car, then sped away toward Stonewall. Mrs. Mack could not avoid the impact.
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Ada
Dora Bishop
Harden City
Josie Mack
Cynthia Spence
Ethel Spence
Geneva Spence
Ethel Mack
Gladys Marie Mack
Governor Marland Signs Fair Trade Bill in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City April 29 Governor Marland signed the fair trade bill giving merchants power to contract with producers to maintain a set price for trade marked goods. The measure takes effect 90 days after adjournment. He also signed a landlord tenant relations bill the state banking code and a 15000 dollar appropriation for destruction of predatory animals.
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Oklahoma City
Marland
Two Ada High School Boys Honored for Scholarship and Leadership
Two Ada high school students Charles Williams and Robert Fancher are among outstanding state students invited by the University of Oklahoma men's council for a Friday night banquet in the Union building. Chosen for leadership service scholarship loyalty and character they join more than 100 boys for several campus events during their stay.
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Norman
Ada High School
Charles Williams
Robert Fancher
Men’s Council
University of Oklahoma
Union
University
Oklahoma farms sold piece by piece without owners realizing
Dr. Horace J. Harper of Oklahoma A and M College warns that soils and crops are drained as each bushel of wheat or pound of cotton is sold. He urges cooperative action and fertilizer use to restore soil nutrients and boost quality and yield amid rising demand.
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Stillwater
Oklahoma
Horace J. Harper
Oklahoma A
M. College Agronomy
Agronomist
Harper
Mayer Discusses Cotton Situation
Robert Mayer of Dallas and head of the American Cotton Shippers association lauds state department trade treaty efforts and urges expanding cotton acreage. He flags world production as still unfavorable and calls for seed improvement and fair buying practices that reward quality while discounting poor grades.
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Memphis
Tenn
Robert Mayer
Dallas
American Cotton Shippers Association
State Department
Association
Mayer
Problems of life that concern Americans piece
The piece reflects on youth wellbeing and civic duty, highlighting Eagle scouts Joe Montgomery and family roles. It critiques crime costs, advocate reform through housing, employment, and honest government, and urges action over rhetoric. It ends with a note on Lewis Carroll’s famous deck in Alice in Wonderland.
Ada Students Win at Norman
Ada captured several honors at the 33rd inter scholastic tournament in Norman where Chickasha won curricular division and Durant swept music contests. Ada placed in curricular and music events with Dorothy Hughes earning third in dramatic reading and Lawson Jones first in second year Spanish.
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Norman
Chickasha
Durant
Stillwater
Ada
Lawton
Dorothy Hughes
Glenn Holland
Holland
Lawson Jones
Nichols lashes at Battles remarks in Oklahoma City
Allen G. Nichols senate president pro tempore called for Sam Battles to resign as party chair after Battles criticized the legislature. Nichols accused Battles of holding office illegitimately and said repeal of the run off primary law would not help Republicans. He urged filing fees for candidates and noted a possible May 15 deadline to aid producers in planning.
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Oklahoma City
Allen G. Nichols
Senate
Sam Battles
Battles
Nichols
Democratic Party
E. W. Marland
The
Conservation Commission
State Supreme Court
Jack Walton
City ordinance test case and docket updates in Ada district court
The court heard Ferguson challenge to Ada Sunday meat and grocery ban. judge denied habeas corpus and appeal may go to Criminal Court of Appeals. Civil docket reshuffled with May 10 11 12 hearings. Norvell verdict $208.50 against Roberts for September crash. Non jury docket features escheat cases and fraud deed suits. new jury panel expected. Advisory Council of Farm Women's clubs meets May 14.
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Cecil Ferguson
Ada
District Court
Tal Crawford
Ferguson
Criminal Court of Appeals
H. H. Edwards
Wewoka
W. E. Norvell
John H. Roberts
Daisy Norvell
Blackstock Oil Company
One Man Beaten During Scrap at Home Thursday
S Johnson and Wilbur Johnson, father and son, are held by county authorities over a severe beating at Stewart Austin's home three miles northwest of Rofs Thursday night. The younger Johnson and Guy Austin did little harm. the elder Johnson suffered a head gash and Stewart Austin was knocked unconscious. All involved are Indians and relatives by marriage. the elder Austin remained unable to appear in court on Friday.
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S. Johnson
Wilbur Johnson
Stewart Austin
Austin
Rofs
Johnson
Guy Austin
Court House
Nature Feeds Lime to Kiln For 30 Years
HONOLULU describes a Maui lime kiln that has operated 30 years with a self replenishing coral sand supply. The take-and-give system uses beach sand and seawater to sustain production, begun in 1906 during a maritime strike. The plant yields about 16 million pounds of hydrated lime yearly to produce one million pounds of raw Hawaiian cane sugar.
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Honolulu
Maui
Greater returns for amount in vested
Ada News reports on vested investments offering higher returns for larger sums. Financial guidance highlights compounding effects and terms to compare across options. Investors are advised to review rates, fees, and penalties before committing funds.
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Ada News
Statement on Two Cow Thefts in Pontotoc County
County Attorney W V Stanfield Sherif f Clyde Kaiser and Miss Kitty Bowen visited Lawton to take statements from two men held on theft charges. Joseph Mahroon and Harmon O Neal allegedly stole two cows in Pontotoc County and sold them in Oklahoma City. One cow came from a potato patch and the other from a barnyard lot west of Center. The pair admitted taking a cow in Stephens County and were stopped after a flat tire en route to another theft.
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W. V. Stanfield
Clyde Kaiser
Kitty Bowen
Lawton
Pontotoc County
Joseph Mahroon
Harmon O’neal
Oklahoma City
Center
Stephens County
Urge Farmers To Sign Work Sheets Soon
The soil conservation program worksheets have been arriving from field community committeemen for the past two weeks. Those who have not met their committeeman should visit the county agent's office to have their worksheet completed.
Trio Pleads Guilty in Ada Burglary Case
Leon B. Barefield Roy J. Jones and James H. MacKenzie pleaded guilty at a justice court preliminary hearing and were bound over to district court on second degree burglary charges. They allegedly broke into 900 West Main during a traveling show in Ada and tried to steal money and merchandise. Witness Odis Wilfong testified. Each defendant posted $2,000 bond.
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Leon B. Barefield
Roy J. Jones
James H. MacKenzie
District Court
Justice Court
A. W. Oliver
Ada
W. W. Stanfield
900 West Main
Odis Wilfong
Summers Work Planned by 4 H Clubs and Demonstration Agents
4 H clubs are closing for the season but Mrs. Jessie Morgan home demonstration agent is guiding summer activities. Lovelady and Sunshine 4 H groups will meet with Morgan and local adult clubs. Sunshine members discussed kitchen setup while Pitts kitchen rearrangement and Jesse kitchen project were reviewed. Mrs. Holcomb’s new kitchen was studied and a yard water feature with a fish pond is being built to feed a future water flow.
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Jessie Morgan
Lovelady
Sunshine
Gardens in County Yield Early Canning Rush
County gardens are reported in fine condition with canning already underway. One woman has canned 48 quarts of greens and other vegetables will be placed into containers as soon as they mature.
National Bread Week Observed by Pontotoc County Clubs
Mrs. Jessie Morgan states Pontotoc county clubs will observe National Bread Week later this month. A featured activity of the week will highlight community baking and sharing programs co hosted by local groups.
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Pontotoc
Jessie Morgan
Sam Battles Becomes Center Of Storm In Democratic Party
Oklahoma City May 1 A move to unseat state Democratic chairman Sam Battles began after an angry Senate floor tirade against him. Senate leaders urged county committees to push for Battles resignation while Battles demanded Nichols resign if the committee does not accept his.
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Sam Battles
Democratic
Oklahoma City
Senate
Allen G. Nichols
Battles
Nichols
Homer Paul
Pauls Valley
Demonstrations on Bread Making Without Kneading
The article notes demonstrations on bread making that do not require kneading and states an upcoming announcement of central meetings where the demonstration will be given.
Ada to see paving as bids open for Fourteenth Street overpass
The state highway commission will open bids May 18 for a one half mile grade drainage and gravel overpass on Fourteenth Street over the O C A and A tracks. Estimated cost is 26223.25 dollars. A WPA paving application will be filed this week for Tenth street between Broadway and Townsend avenue. City work progresses with shoulders along South Broadway paving and culvert projects under WPA construction.
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Fourteenth Street
Ada
State Highway Commission
Fourteenth
Tenth Street
Broadway
Townsend Avenue
South Broadway
Hamilton Talks If GOP Aims
John Hamilton, Republican national chairman, urges a constructive opposition and insists the party will oppose domination. He calls for cooperation with good actions and exposure of bad policies while warning against centralized planning and party realignment. He cites 17,000,000 citizens as part of the Republican foundation and stresses private enterprise over a single plan.
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Washington
John Hamilton
Republican Party
Hamilton
Francis Grade School Pupils Tour Ada Industrial Centers
Sixty six Francis school students from third to sixth grades toured Ada industrial sites on April 27 a day of educational entertainment. They visited cement plants flour mills Coca Cola bottling works ice cream maker and an ice plant finishing with a park lunch and recreation.
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Francis
Ada
Duncan's
Francis School
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