Hindenburg Lands Safely At Lakehurst Port
The Hindenburg berths at Lakehurst New Jersey after a 61 hour flight from Friedrichshafen, carrying 51 passengers and 356 crew. Officers praise its performance as crowds watch the airship dock and preparations begin for a return voyage with hydrogen replacement.
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Giant Zep
Port
New Jersey
Lakehurst
N. J
Germany
Zeppelin
Hindenburg
Naval Air Station
Friedrichshafen
Air Station
United States
Ada Parks Set May opening for Wintersmith and Glenwood
Ada park board pins opening on May 25 for all park facilities. Wintersmith park will host a big opening with a 100 piece University of Oklahoma band concert at an open-air amphitheatre and a picnic supper invite. Work continues on the bic swim pool with repainting and tree trimming to boost summer appeal.
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Ada Park Board
Frances Wintersmith
Glenwood Parks
Ada
Wintersmith Park
Ofer
University of Oklahoma
Bic
Prowlers Target Hob Nob and Kit Kat Sandwich Shops
Guy Morris pleaded not guilty to second degree burglary at Hob Nob on North Broadway after a Saturday raid by city officers who checked reports of robberies the previous night at Hob Nob and Kit Kat. Morris fought with a store employee during arrest and faced a $2000 appearance bond due to a suspended sentence. Officers reported thieves fled Friday night with cigarettes, candy, and miscellaneous items.
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North Broadway
Guy Morris
A. W. Oliver
Hoyt Driskill
Italian Advance on Addis Ababa Recalled as Picnic
Dispatch describes the Italian push toward Addis Ababa as a huge picnic while noting no Ethiopian rain reports at the time. The remark suggests skepticism about the advance's ease amid uncertain conditions.
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Addis Ababa
Hawkins Wing Ny Pass Contest at Oklahoma A&M
In the interscholastic invitation meet at Oklahoma A and M college in Stillwater Oklahoma entrants from this part of Oklahoma placed among the winners. Ada high school’s Frank Hawkinson won first place in Hassiolo. Konawa scored 15 points and placed in crops judging Class B with Ray Sharpe first and Clifton Fox third. Lee Allen of Wewoka took second in the same county. Schaff Holderville defeated Wiles Blackwell 6 1 6 0 in Class C tennis. McMurray Oklahoma City Taft beat Schaff 6 1 6 2 in the second round.
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Oklahoma
M. College
Stillwater
Frank Hawkinson
Ada High School
Hassiolo
Konawa
Ray Sharpe
Clifton Fox
Lee Allen
Wewoka
Schaff
Holderville
Wiles
Blackwell
McMurray
Oklahoma City
Taft
Major McGinley Repeats as State G A R Commander
Tulsa dispatch reports Major N. D. McGinley of Oklahoma City selected for a third consecutive term to lead the Oklahoma department of the Grand Army of the Republic at the annual encampment. Other officers named include PD. C. Bothwell El Reno senior vice commander W. T. Harrison Enid junior vice commander and Rev J. W. Garner Perkins chaplain. Daughters of Union Veterans reelect Myrtle Webster president and Grace Mount El Reno heads the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic while Mrs Eli McCarty Oklahoma City leads the Womens Relief Corps.
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Tulsa
N. D. McGinley
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Department of the Grand Army of the Republic
PD. C. Bothwell
el Reno
W. T. Harrison
Enid
J. W. Garner
Perkins
Daughters of Union Veterans
Myrtle Webster
Grace Mount
Ladies
Grand Army of the Republic
Eli McCarty
Womens Relief Corps
Soybeans ranked for nutrition in Arkansas study and recipes
Walter Logan reports at the University of Arkansas that soybeans are edible and nutritious, with recipes tested by the agriculture department including a soybean loaf, salad, and sugar cookies. The piece also cites Henry Wallace's experiment diet and notes insights from G H Banks of the Rice Experiment Station.
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Walter Logan
United Press
Fayetteville
Ark
University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
G. H. Banks
Stuttgart
Banks
Henry T. Wallace
Agriculture Department of the University
Kennamer Never Attended Church Record Reveals
Oklahoma City May 9 A nineteen year old Phil Kennamer of Tulsa has begun a 25 year term at McAlester penitentiary for the saying of John F. Gorrell Jr. He claimed no religion and blamed friendship for his plight. Fred Cunningham state clemency officer received Kennamer's chaplain record. The form was hurriedly filled as he entered prison.
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Wored
Kennamer
Gorrell
Virginia Wilcox
Tulsa
Cunningham
Oklahoma City
Phil Kennamer
McAlester Penitentiary
John F. Gorrell, Jr
Fred Cunningham
Franklin F. Kennamer
WPA allocations rise and fall across state projects
State WPA Administrator W. S. Key announced increases totaling 176 808 dollars and decreases up to 65 104 77 across projects. Future sponsor contributions are expected to grow, with road and street work planned 75.2 percent labor and 24.8 percent materials. Districts list farm road, armory, and improvement projects with varied funds across Lincoln, Pontotoc, Marshall, Johnston, Love, Cherokee, Kingfisher, Guthrie, Enid, Perry, Watonga, Blackwell, Kay counties, and State Highway 54 west of Apache.
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Oklahoma City
W. S. Key
WPA
Key
Lincoln County
Pontotoc
Marshal
Johnston
Love
Jefferson
Marietta
Cherokee
Tonkawa
Kingfisher
Guthrie
Enid
Perry
Stolen Olson Drilling Checks Spark County Inquiry
Police investigate theft of Olson Drilling company checks in Pontotoc County. A Harden City merchant exposed a man who tried to cash a $56 check, kept $36, and promised the rest Friday. Suspect fled after license plate was noted. Some stolen checks have cashed in Seminole and Oklahoma City.
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Olson Drilling Company
Pontotoc County
Harden City
Olson Company
Seminole
Oklahoma City
Poison mix up hospitalizes three Lindsay residents
Three Lindsay residents were hospitalized in serious condition after mistaken poisoning with poison stored in a baking powder can. The trio, Mr and Mrs Robert Freeman and Sam Abney Jr., had visited the Abneys’ home south of Lindsay. Mrs Freeman used the can for biscuit making before illness struck.
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Chickasha
Okla
Lindsay
Robert Freeman
Sam Abney
Abney
Mahan gets 60 year term in Weyerhaeuser kidnapping case
In Tacoma on May 9 the government accepted a guilty plea from William Mahan in the $200,000 George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping. He received a 60 year federal sentence, to be followed by possible life terms on related counts, with potential parol e eligibility in 20 years.
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William Mahan
George Weyerhaeuser
Tacoma
Wash
San Francisco
Federal
Mahan
Arrow
George Weyerheuser
McNeil Island Penitentiary
Alcatraz
E. E. Cushman
Justice Department
United States
Owen PP. Hughes
Snohomish
King Counties
California
Hughes
Butte
Mont
A. J. Chitty
Department of Justice
Weyerhaeuser
Oregon
Idaho
Spokane
Issaquah
Mystery man Frank Jackson tracked after spree in Union Valley
Frank Jackson, 52, known for a pistol and cowbell roam in Union Valley, was captured after a bloodhound chase. Shawnee News says he previously staged a similar stunt near Wanette last winter and spent time in the state mental hospital at Norman. County records show confinement from May 17, 1935, to October 2008. Pontotoc authorities seek more information before action.
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Frank Jackson
Union Valley
Wanette
Jackson
State Hospital For
Norman
Pottawatomie County
Pontotoc County
Justice of the Peace
Marsh Jamison
Clyde Kaiser
Walter Corbin
Clint Butler
Raymond Rains
Ada
Jamison
George Collins
Josh Lee
House of Representatives
Senate
T. P. Gore
State Election Board
P. L. Gassaway
Coalgate
Rep. Gassaway
Canadian River
Textbook row likely to be reviewed by commission
State schools chief Vaughn says the textbook commission will decide this summer on the text book controversy tied to 1924 adoptions under Governor Murray. He notes it is too late to change next year’s adoptions and the commission will consider whether to order any contested texts into use. The appeals court halted Vaughn from advising boards not to use Winston texts. eighteen other adoptions share similar status.
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Oklahoma City
John Ss. Vaughn
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Textbook Commission
W. H. Murray
Vaughn
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Vauzhn
John C. Winston Company
Commission
Winston
Ada Mayor Implements Fines for Traffic Violations
Ada’s new mayor Bill Crawford vows strict enforcement with fines from 1 to 20 dollars for guilty pleas. He already fined two youths 1 dollar each for speeding, and warns higher penalties for serious警 violations near schools. Police publish a free pamphlet detailing Ada traffic laws.
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Bill Crawford
Ada
Crawford
Adam
Oklahoma Storm Toll Rises From Tornadoes and Wind
Storms across Oklahoma and nearby states left two dead and multiple injured as four tornadoes and violent winds struck Friday night. Victims include Mrs. William Reeves of Hanna and a four year old girl in Webber Falls, with damage to homes in Hanna, Webber Falls, Gore, Ashland, and Atoka.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Hanna
William Reeves
Henryetta
A. J. Qualls
Webber Falls
Muskogee County
Anna Mae Sullivan
Atoka
Tornadoes and rains hit East Texas and nearby states
Severe storms across east Texas northern Louisiana and southern Arkansas leave at least seven dead. Tornadoes strike near Horatio Ark and Bonham Tex. fatalities include Mrs. Tom Orr and Sid Orr. Tyler Denton and Denton county flood losses rise as crews search wreckage and assess damage.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Dilworth
Lone Oak
Horatio
Ark
Tom Orr
Sid Orr
Joy Morrison
Trenton
Denton County
Hickory Creek
Hick Myers
F. W. Gaeggli
San Antonio
Sam Corley
W. R. McDaniel
Bonham
Ada High School Students Injured In Crash
Three Ada high school students, children of D. C. Lee, were hospitalized after a head on collision on highway 48 near the Boggy creek bridge Friday evening. Esther 14 Russell 15 and Alta Mae 16 Lee suffered fractures and head or neck injuries but were said to be recovering. a separate crash nearby involved an Eureka Tool car but no injuries.
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Ada High School
D. C
Blackie” Lee
Glenn B. Green
East Twelfth
J. E. Crosbie Company
Esther Lee
Russell Lee
Alta Mae Lee
O.C.A. &A. Railroad
Eureka Tool Company
Veterans drive land sale push to buy farms in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City May 9 Veterans plan a back to the farm movement after a public suggestion by Governor Marland that bonus money be used to buy land. Jess Larson says veterans flooded the land commission with requests for information on public sale of 1 058 900 acres and should notify county commanders if interested.
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Oklahoma City
World War Veterans of Oklahoma
Jess Larson
Larson
Marland
Commission
Greatest returns for amount in vested
Ada News classified ad highlights strong yields on investments tied to vested assets. Vetted options promote steady income and long term growth for readers seeking reliable financial returns.
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Ada News
Oklahoma Senate race clears as opponents withdraw
In Oklahoma City on May 11 state politics shifted as Homer Paul’s reelection in the 1st district was assured after his Democratic opponent J. P. Gibson withdrew. Other withdrawals included Anna Joe Martin, M. D. Landis, Stanley Huser, and J. Gladston Emery, with Vernon Riker renominated. Senator Paul praised Governor Marland while affirming independence and cooperation.
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Oklahoma City
Homer Paul
Pauls Valley
J. P. Gibson
Paul
Anna Joe Martin
Garfield County
Congress
M. D. Landis
Enid
Stanley Huser
Hughes County
Vernon Riker
Seminole County
J. Gladston Emery
Marland
Legislative Department
Tupelo Drops Season Opener to Wapanucka
Tupelo, after a five game win streak, lost 5 to 2 to Wapanucka Sunday afternoon. Tupelo had nine hits but only two runs while Wapanucka capitalized on five hits to plate five runs and secure the win.
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Tupelo Baseball
Wapanucka
Tupelo
Friday Downpour Lifts Pontotoc County Crops
A heavy Friday rain eased drought in Pontotoc County with about four inches by Saturday. Government gauges recorded 3.79 inches in 12 hours as thundershowers fed stock tanks, pastures, gardens, and spring wheat and oats though much of the wheat and oats was already too far advanced to gain much. Ada remained busy with pleasant weather and shopping that midmorning.
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Pontotoc
Adam
Ada
McALESTER Prisoner Returns To Finish 36 Year Robbery Sentence
Sam Coker, freed in 1933, was rearrested in Toledo and brought back to McAlester Oklahoma to complete a 36 year sentence for the Shidler Osage county bank robbery. He was captured with Harry Campbell, Barker-Karpis gang associate, by federal agents. He left prison after parole in 1933.
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Mcalester
Okla
Sam Coker
Osage County
Toledo
Ohio
Harry Campbell
Barker-Karpis
Coker
Oklahoma City
Ada High Shares Honors At Intercity Meet
Ada High School earned 11 points all in music in the Stillwater weekend meet. Frank Hawkinson won first in bass solo. Ada mixed chorus placed second in Class A behind Ponca City with Stillwater third. Stillwater won the academic meet with Ponca City second. Maud scored 19 points and Stillwater led in vocal music with Ponca City close behind.
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Ada High Echeo
Stillwater
Frank Hawkinson
Ada High School
Ponca City
Stillwater High School
Ada
Maud
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Los Angeles
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Scott E. Peck
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Ernst Lehmann
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McGinley
Wallace
Penitentiary
Mystery Man
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Tyler
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Floyd Story
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