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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
2
A Waggy private stakeout in a hotel room uncovers an apparent plot to buy oil field interests for about eleven million dollars. A deceitful cast included a supposed operator, field man, secretary, lawyer, and boss, all later revealed as a fake setup for the reader.
Joe Lee prepares to marry Sunday afternoon and hopes his father Rev. C. B. Lee stays calm. The tale recalls baby Joe’s Presbyterian baptism when Key. Lee reportedly grew flustered at the font and asked, What is the epee name of the child.
The author describes plans to marry after decades as a bachelor noting the approaching wedding as a major life event. He jokes about writing the story of the marriage and mentions the many duties competing for attention as the date nears.
An Ada man learns licenses issued in one county are invalid in others. He rushes to a preacher in Ada County to remarry locally to be sure. The note mentions Jeff Laird a witness in a justice court on a robbery case with tense exchange about a gun.
An East Central student who pays own way expects to continue attending school even after earning his degree this month. He says it is easier to keep working through school than to find a job in the business world.
A printed item caused lighthearted chatter in the newsroom as teachers and pupils keep working under a tree after an incident. The piece notes the slip up but says the page carried a partial error and did not fully reflect the event.
In a Friday meeting led by E. P. Weston the Sandy basin group organized to pursue soil conservation, electing Milton Keating as president W. B. Johnson vice president and S. D. Lowe secretary. The trio will recruit an executive committee and begin petitioning work, with plans to host a CCC soil camp for the county as soon as available.
Raymond Hamilton awaits execution in the electric chair five days away, with Joe Palmer to share the fate after their 1934 Eastham prison farm escape and the slaying of guard Major Crowson. Governor Allred will heed the pardon board and a 2000-name Dallas petition amid clemency pleas from Hamilton’s mother.
Approximately $20,000 worth of the federal government's baby bonds have been purchased by Ada investors since the sale opened weeks ago. Postmaster James W. Lewis announced the sales on Thursday. The $1,000 size leads in number of sales, and the postmaster notes the investment suits small investors as well. He adds that loss is impossible since the bonds are registered at the office when sold.
A reflective headnotes on perseverance in education quotes teachers and pupils urging continued efforts. The page also presents a set of late 1940s style classified ads from Texas and Oklahoma papers. Ads include for sale tuxedo suit and Wallace reducing records, a radio remark, a coat swap, and a mortuary to beer garden joke line.
Bonds remain on sale at the post office and are redeemable by the sole investor after a 60 day waiting period. They offer about 3 percent interest and protect holders from loss due to theft destruction or misplacement by remaining valueless to others.
Three masked bandits robbed the City National Bank of Fort Smith, Arkansas, of 22127 dollars and 37 cents and fled in exchanged cars. J. D. Morgan was reportedly kidnaped but later released unharmed in Fayetteville. Police traced the getaway toward Van Buren and found Morgan’s shoe in a abandoned car.
Oklahoma Governor E W Marland directs immediate discharge of about 1000 staff deemed not loyal to federal policies while McClintic announces a full survey of state employes to identify efficient workers. Graham to head state planning commission with Sapp as secretary as officials study releases.
Ada officials report Washington rejection of a Byrds Mill CCC park project citing insufficient acreage. Rep Gassaway and Rep Rogers pledge continued effort while Oklahoma soil erosion camps dominate future CCC work. Wintersmith park completion remains recent.
Summers Chapel club held a meeting at the Mi Jo Camp clubhouse on April 16 with 11 members and one visitor. Roll call referenced stain removal, then Mrs Ivan Wilcox led a program on points to remember in a judging contest assisted by Mrs John Smith and Mrs C Godchaux. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Boyd and Virginia.
A violent Arkansas wind and electrical storm killed five people and injured ten, with deaths in Dermott Pine Bluff Texarkana Blytheville Stella and near El Dorado. The deceased include Mary H Fields and Georgia Turner and two unnamed negro children in Mississippi County. Four Reeves family members were among the injured in Stella.
Stillwater May 3 Carl Hubbell mound ace of the Giants has a kid brother John who throws a mean curve. John pitched Meeker Oklahoma nine to a 7 3 victory over Dilton in the inter scholastic meet yesterday striking out 13.
Amari on May 4 a snow storm in the panhandle brought temporary relief from dust and heavy rains to northern and eastern central Texas. Silt from parched plains washed in a white gold shower ranging from a tenth of an inch to two inches while streams rose dangerously in several counties.
The government obtained one indictment today in the kidnapping of seven year old June Robles. Oscar H Robson former night club operator is charged with mailing threatening ransom notes. Hoover said the ransom notes matched Robson handwriting. The case follows the abduction and a Chicago air mail letter that led to the girl being found in a vermin infested iron box near Tucson.
In Guyman Oklahoma on May 4 natives scoff at Red Cross dust masks sent to the wind swept panhandle. A few test wearers discard them while a Oklahoma City journalist dons gauze then buys a cowboy hat. Locals value self reliance and resist sympathy during the celebration.
Oklahoma congressman Percy L. Gassaway travels to New York City to address the Motion Picture Club and vow to "burn Huey Long down again" over the senator's share the wealth plan. He plans to strike wherever impactful and plans to speak after his prior radio critique.
Oklahoma City May 4 Brig Gen W S Key warden of the Mc Alester state penitentiary will not resign next month. He is too wrapped up in his work with prison reform. His departure from business interests in February was seen as a temporary tenure under Governor Marland.
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