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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1936

Page

8

Compromise on Tax Bill Sees Senate Shift in Debate

Senate finance hearing on corporate taxation reveals Morgenthau figures that 283 of 690 big earners would pay less under undistributed profits plan, while Treasury experts warn an equal number would pay more under the House bill. Senator Byrd argues profitable firms could evade taxes, boosting calls for a compromise with a flat tax and surtaxes on undistributed profits. The committee eyes a blended approach, though no firm rates set. Also reports on cattle and sheep market conditions show steady prices for fed steers and varied lamb prices amid tight supplies.

Washington Morgenthau Senate Finance Committee Treasury Byrd Tmne Harrison Miss D Va

Senate Finance Panel Reports Modified War Profits Bill

A subcommittee led by Senator Connally reports a redrafted war profits bill to the Senate Finance Committee. It would tax corporations on undistributed earnings, tighten personal income tax exemptions, and raise rates to about 90 percent during war.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Connally D-Tex Munitions Committee

Markets Oklahoma City cattle hogs and sheep report

Oklahoma City market summary with cattle calves and yearling steers priced up to 7.25 to 7.50 for good and mixed lots. Hogs market about 5 higher with tops near 8.95 and 8.85 for packers. Sheep scarce with native lambs up about 25 cents to 10.90 top and ewes to 4.50.

Oklahoma City U. S

Hog and cattle market report from Kansas City

Kansas City market notes show hogs at 2000 head steady to strong with top 9.05 and various classes priced. heavy and medium grade offerings higher by 5 to 10 points. Cattle demand steady to strong with 7000 head and 500 calves. light weight fed cattle and yearlings up to strong, spots 5 higher on better grades.

Kansas City

Poultry and Produce Prices and Supplies in Chicago

May 13 report shows live poultry carloads and truck deliveries steady. Prices list hens leghorn Plymouth rock and white rock across fryers and broilers with specific weights, plus turkeys ducks geese and butter prices and fresh graded eggs with current receipts and storage terms.

Chicago Plymouth Rock Springs White Rock Plymouth

Potatoes Steady in U S Shipments Totals and Prices

Potatoes trade in Chicago on May 13 show U S shipments at 657 with firm undertone and moderate supplies. Louisiana Bliss leads U S No 1 at 2.85 to 3.15 per cwt while U S No 4 ranges 1.85 to 2.15. California white rose No 1 at 3.25 cwt. Idaho russets firm with modest demand and stronger undertone. old stock best russets at higher levels.

Chicago U. S. Dept U. S Louisiana Bliss California Idaho

Wheat Prices Rise As Sellers Stay Cautious In Chicago

Chicago traders saw cautious selling amid Frazier Lemke debate influence. Wheat hit intraday highs before closing firm with May at 92 7-8 to 93 and July 85 1-2 to 5-8. Corn slipped 1-8 to 1-4 up, oats fell 1-3 to 3-8, and provisions varied up to 12 cents back or 7 cents higher.

Chicago Washington Emey

Grain Market Report Chicago May 13

Wheat trading closed with no sales as market recap shows corn at mixed No 3 to No 5 prices from 58 1 2 to 64 1 4 cents, yellow and white varieties listed with bids across grades. Oats follow with No 3 white at 5 1 2 to 29 cents and No 4 white at 24 3 4 to 35 1 2 cents.

Chicago

Cotton steady with May and Oct contracts firmed

Cotton markets opened quiet but steady with May near 11.58 and Oct advancing to 19.35 in mid afternoon trading. Trade buying and covering supported the late day tone as new crop months held firm.

New York

Spot Cotton Markets Close Steady in New Orleans

New Orleans on May 13 reported spot cotton closing steady with a one point gain. Prices listed as low middling 10.50 and middling 11.60 with good middling 12.20. Receipts reached 1,868 and stocks 388,185.

New Orleans Stocs Uu. Ta

Catton futures close steady with modest gains

New Orleans trading notes show Catton futures finishing with net advances of 2 to 6 points. Prices listed include May, July, October, and January contracts with mixed daily ranges and closes reflecting cautious buying.

New Orleans

Obituary of Julius Slavik in Texas area

Julius Alexander Slavik age 27 died in a local hospital from injuries suffered in an auto train collision near Tupelo on May 1. Funeral services will be held Saturday in San Antonio with interment at Range, Texas. Surviving are father Frank J. Slavik and sister Cecil Slavik of Runge, Texas, and six brothers: Frank of Houston T. J. and Johnnie of Hobbs New Mexico Henry of San Antonio Edward of Aus.

Julius Alexander Slavik Tupelo San Antonio Texas Range Keith Funeral Chapel Frank J. Slavik Cecil Slavik Runge Frank Houston T. J Johnnie Hobbs N. M Henry Edward Aus

Debt Adjustment Facilities Urged On Financially Distressed Farmers

G H Serogzins district Farm Debt Adjustment supervisor spoke in Ada with the Pontotoc county board and farmers about help from the Federal Land Bank and State School Land Commission. He noted debt reductions to land values, sometimes up to 50 percent, and free services through the adjustment committee. The act offers a three year moratorium for petitioners, with guidance to approach county committees if loan applications are denied.

G. H. Serogzins Ada Pontotoc Federal Land Bank State School Land Commission School Land Commission Scroggins Congress

Obituary: Opal Harmon of Allen Dies at 1:19 A.M.

Opal Ruth Harmon daughter of Mr and Mrs F T Harmon of Allen died Monday May 11 at 119 A.M at the family residence. Funeral services set for Tuesday May 12 at the Pentecostal church in Ada with Rev Whileout officiating. Interment at Rosedale Criswell Funeral Home in charge. She is survived by her parents two brothers Floyd and Haskell and two sisters Viola and Fase, all of Allen.

Opal Ruth Harmon F. T. Harmon Allen Pentecostal Church Ada Rosedale Criswell Floyd Haskell Harmon Viola Fase Harmon

Age 70 Dies. Rites Planned at Stonewall Baptist Church

A 70 year old resident died at the home of daughter Mrs. Millie Moore in Connerville early Wednesday. Funeral services will be at Stonewall Baptist church Thursday at 3 pm with Rev. McDoucal of the Christian church presiding. Burial will be in Stonewall cemetery. Keith Funeral Chapel in charge. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. Martha Malicost of Gerty and Mrs. Millie Moore of Connerville and four sons Chester Norman Sam Bethel and E K Ashburn of Stonewall.

Millie Moore Connerville Baptist Church Stonewall McDoucal The Christian Church Stonewall Cemetery Keith Funeral Chapel Martha Malicost Gerty Chester Norman Sam Tennessee Bethel Texas E. K. Ashburn

Lonnie Hammons Jr dies. funeral set at Garden Grove Cemetery

Lonnie Hammons Jr aged 14 died at a local hospital Wednesday at 1 15 AM. Funeral services and interment will be held at Garden Grove Cemetery near Shawnee Wednesday at 4 PM with Keith Funeral Chapel in charge. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs L W Hammons and brothers Glendale and Jack Eugene Hammons. They reside at Jesse.

Lonnie Hammons Jr Garden Grove Cemetery Shawnee Keith Funeral Chapel L. W. Hammons Glendale Jack Eugene Hammons Hammons Jesse

Mrs Juanita Crowe dies in Ada at 28

Mrs Juanita Crowe 28 of 311 West Eighth Ada died Tuesday May 12 at 3 30 pm in a local hospital Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 pm from Criswell Funeral Home with Rev C B Lee officiating Interment at Memorial Park cemetery She is survived by her husband Mark Crowe her parents Mr and Mrs Bloom two sisters Miss Grace Bloom and Mrs Jack Hunter

Juanita Crowe West Eighth Ada Criswell Funeral Home C. B. Lee Memorial Park Cemetery Crowe Mark Crowe Bloom Grace Bloom Jack Hunter

Ada man Leroy Smith dies at 69 in Ada

Leroy Preston Smith aged 69 of 704 West Seventh Ada died May 13 at 10 45 p m at his home Funeral services are set for May 14 at 4 p m from Criswell Funeral Home chapel with Rev Ivan J Young officiating Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery He is survived by his...

Leroy Preston Smith West Seventh Ada Criswell Funeral Home Ivan J. Young Rosedale Cemetery Mr. Smith

Family names listed in local obituary notice

Mrs. E. L. Ed wards and Mrs. Joe Brawley are named among the deceased’s five sons Hadden Don Bill Robert and Jesse Smith alongside two sisters in the obituary fragment.

E. L. Edwards Joe Brawley Hadden Don Bill Robert Jesse Smith

Mrs. Edna Brady Dies in Talihina Oklahoma

Mrs. Edna Brady 28 of Stonewall Rt. 1 died May 12 in Talihina Oklahoma. Funeral services May 15 at 4 50 p m at Criswell Funeral Home chapel with Rev Sechneidmeller of the Church of God officiating. Burial in Rosedale cemetery. She is survived by husband Charley Brady and four children Lula J C Howard and Charles Brady Jr.

Edna Brady Stonewall Rt. 1 Talihina Oklahoma Criswell Funeral Home Sechneidmeller Church of God Rosedale Cemetery Brady Charley Brady Lula J. C Howard Charles Brady Jr

Frank Jackson Committed To State Hospital After Rampage

Frank Jackson, a Pottawatomie county man, terrorized Union Valley and Owl Creek for four days while playing at Tarzan the apeman. He was committed to the state hospital for the insane at Norman after a sanity board determination, despite not being deemed dangerous. He was run down by bloodhounds and jailed, then confined for a few days before identification.

Frank Jackson Pottawatomie County Union Valley Owl Creek Tarzan State Hospital For Norman Jackons Sanity Board Pontotoc Jackson

One Released One Held For Whiskey Trial

Earl Miller and Floyd Ruth were arraigned on a federal charge of violation of the internal revenue act. Ruth was released while Miller pleaded guilty and a bond was set for his appearance before the federal grand jury and court. They were arrested on Highway 19 near the Pontotoc-Coal county line. 24 gallons of whiskey and the car were confiscated. Oliver Moses pleaded not guilty to a similar charge and made bond for appearance.

Earl Miller Floyd Ruth W. C. Edwards U. S Ruth Miller Grand Jury Pontotoc Coal County Allen Stanfield Paul Corbin Oliver Moses Edwards

Ada News Classified Ad Roughs

Classified notice notes best returns for vested amounts. Ada News presents sample wording showing investment yield expectations and terms for potential investors.

Ada News Briefs Touch on Visits and Local Activity

Judge and Mrs. Orel Busby of Oklahoma City visit Ada to see relatives and tend to business. Mrs. Truman Harrison and Miss Mary Beth Masterson head to Stillwater for a state contest. Miss Guy Eula Lindsey visits Oklahoma City. Orville Snead returns from Memphis with his sisters. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Montgomery arrive to be with son W. R. Montgomery after an appendectomy.

Truman Harrison Mary Beth Masterson Stillwater

Political at a Glance Primary Results Rival Taft in Ohio

AP reports Ohio delegates favored Taft over Borah in a Republican primary while Roosevelt leads Breckinridge in another race. West Virginia shows Neely ahead of Hiner for the Democratic nomination as Roosevelt gains early votes. Delaware pledges six at the Democratic convention. Vermont lists nine unpledged Republicans leaning toward Landon. North Dakota instructs eight Democratic delegates to vote for Roosevelt.

Associated Press Ohio Borah Idaho Robert A. Taft Roosevelt Col Henry Breckinridge West Virginia Neely Ralph M. Hiner Holt Delaware Vermont Alf M. Landon Kansas North Dakota Loosevelt

Local Notes From Ada Area Residents

Friday report from Ada notes Bill Hewett returning to Okmulgee after business and visiting friends in Ada. Miss Mildred Hawkinson of Hollywood arrives Friday to stay with sister-in-law Mrs Marguerite Hawkinson and her son Frank. Mrs J J Laughlin and daughter Mildred Laughlin visited Cleo Laughlin in Oklahoma City where she attends Hill's Business College.

Bill Hewett Okmulgee Ada Mildred Hawkinson Hollywood California Miss Hawkinson Marguerite Hawkinson Frank J. J. Laughlin Mildred Laughlin Cleo Laughlin Oklahoma City Hill's Business College

Pollution Kills Fish In Pontotoc County Streams

State game ranger Jack Finks warns pollution from oil field slush waste and salt water threatens local streams. The conservation commission assigns R W Beasley to survey wells at Fitts oil field and devise disposal plans with I E Dugan and Ralph Jacks and Bob Hodges. A proposed method resembling Pennsylvania practice would drill a second hole to contain waste while extracting oil. Fishing license sales rise, with about 100 licenses sold weekly since July 1.

Pontotoc County Jack Finks Finks State Conservation Commission R. W. Beasley Beasley I. E. Dugan Fitts Conservation Ralph Jacks Bob Hodges Conservation Department Pennsylvania

Chamber Speaker Promises Engaging Thursday Program

Wylie Keith announces an interesting weekly Chamber of Commerce program for Thursday. The plan blends entertaining and informative segments and he says the man who misses the meeting will be the loser.

Wylie Keith Chamber of Commerce

Miss Lucille Smith To Return From Fort Worth

Miss Lucille Smith arrives home Saturday from Fort Worth Texas where she has studied at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and will graduate with a Master of Religious Education degree. Friends note receptions honoring the class include a Thursday event honoring Dr. and Mrs. L. R. Scarborough before their South America trip.

Lucille Smith H. E. Smith West Sixteenth Fort Worth Texas Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Miss Smith L. R. Scarborough South America

Notable visits and medical treatment in Texas towns

Ira Dugan is spending several days in Sherman Texas for treatment in a Sherman hospital. The Rev. L B Pete Trone of Carrollton Texas is visiting relatives and friends in Ada. He was formerly pastor of the As bury Methodist church of Ada and is an uncle of Mrs Henry Grant.

Ira Dugan Sherman Texas L. B Pete” Trone Carollton Ada Asbury Methodist Church Henry Grant

Houpt and Maness families take Texas and New Mexico trip

Mr. and Mrs. F. Ss. Houpt of 214 1-2 West Main departed Friday for Rosebud Texas for a two week visit with Mr. Houpt’s brother and sister in law. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Maness of 819 East Seventh returned from a two week trip through Texas and New Mexico visiting daughters in Slaton and Clovis and also staying in Santa Fe.

F. Ss. Houpt West Main Rosebud Texas J. W. Maness East Seventh New Mexico Slaton Clovis Santa Fe

Sugg Family Travel Plans Ahead of Medical Meetings

Mr and Mrs A R Sugg and their children travel to Kansas City Missouri for a week as Dr Sugg attends a medical meeting. They then proceed to Minnesota for a month in a lakeside cottage while Mrs Luce and children join them and Dr Sugg seeks Mayo Clinic care.

A. R. Sugg Kansas City Missouri Dr. Sugg Minnesota S Luce Mayo's

Miss Elizabeth Logsdon Returns to Ada for Summer

Monday's Daily notes Miss Elizabeth Logsdon who taught at Burbank for a year has returned to Ada to spend the summer months.

Elizabeth Logsdon Burbank Ada

Becks Enjoy Ada Weekend Visit From McAlester

Mr and Mrs Herbert Beck of McAlester spent the weekend in Ada visiting Mr and Mrs Joe Beck at East Main.

Herbert Beck McAlester Ada Mr. Beck Joe Beck East Main

Ada Woman Recalled From Dallas Eye Operation

Mrs. Frank Jackson, after an eye operation in a Dallas hospital, returned home to Ada on Saturday and is reported to be getting along nicely.

Frank Jackson Dallas Ada

Ebrite Family Visit Spends Sunday in Seminole

George Ebrite and his children Joyce Mae and Arthur Wayne stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Heap in Seminole as guests of Mrs. Ebrite and family on Sunday.

George Ebrite Joyce Mae Arthur Wayne Harry Ebrite Seminole

Miss Helen Meaders Returns to Spend Summer at Vaness

Miss Helen Meaders, who has taught at Vaness for the past year, returns home to spend the summer at her residence, 521 South Broadway.

Helen Meaders Vaness Hew South Broadway

Ada Visit For Holt Family Ends Weekend Arrival

Mrs. Charles Holt and daughter Betty Sue arrived in Ada for a several weeks visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Andy Chapman and other relatives over the weekend.

Charles Holt Betty Sue Ada Andy Chapman

Morris and Duncan attendees head to Baptist convention

Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Morris and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Duncan depart Monday for St. Louis to attend the Southern Baptist convention. Rev. Milford Hale Evans travels with them and will be away for a week or more. Dr. Morris is listed on the program for Wednesday.

C. C. Morris W. C. Duncan Milford Hale Evans St. Louis Southern Baptist Convention Dr. Morris

Gore to Speak to Ada Voters Next Monday Evening

United States Senator Thomas P. Gore will address voters on the Ada courthouse lawn Monday night May 18. If bad weather, the gathering moves indoors. Gore, noted for large crowds in Ada and nearby areas, will discuss campaign issues and recent congressional legislation including war policy.

U. S Gore Ada United State Thomas P. Gore Court House Convention Hall Congress

Preachers Conference on Great Doctrines in Revival Meetings

Dr. Morris pastor of the First Baptist in Ada will speak at the pastors conference. Rev. Evans leads Baptist churches at Stonewall and Francis. Mr and Mrs W C Duncan depart for St Louis to attend the Southern Baptist convention then visit Flora Illinois with Mrs Duncan's family.

Dr. Morris First Baptist Church of Ada Rev. Evans Stonewall and Francis W. C. Duncan St. Louis Southern Baptist Convention Flora, Il Mr. Duncan M. E. Duncan

Ada social notes and visits across town

Forrest J. Gaumer and M P Bentley of Shreveport La are in Ada to conduct business and visit friends. Mrs W E Younts had a major operation Tuesday morning in a local hospital. Mr and Mrs Moss Wimbish go to Shawnee where he will address the American Association of University Women. The Shawnee organization hosts teachers from Pottawatomie county and the Pottawatomie PTA Tuesday evening. F W Crothers of Francis visited Ada Monday. Mrs J W Sweatt and child en leave for Maud for the week. J F E Stewart of Francis was in Ada Monday. Mr and Mrs G C Fairchilds returned from Fort Worth Texas after visiting relatives.

Orville Snead Memphis Tenn Dallas Rockwall Texas Forrest J. Gaumer M. P. Bentley Sheveport Ada Bentley Car Company W. E. Younts Moss Wimbish Shawnee Wimbish Ada High School American Association of University Women Pottawatomie County Pottawatomie F. W. Crothers Francis J. W. Sweatt Maud G. C. Fairchilds Fort Worth Mrs. Fairchilds

Mrs Merrill of Tishomingo Recovers From Hip Injury

Mrs. Merrill of Tishomingo is slowly recovering in a local hospital after a broken hip. She is the mother of Mrs. Wilbur P. Lee.

Merrill Tishomingo Wilbur P. Lee

Geologist Baxter Taylor Relocates to Ada

Baxter Taylor moves from Oklahoma City to Ada to join a local oil company as a geologist. The transfer places him in a regional oil exploration team.

Baxter Taylor Ada Oklahoma City

Mayer Ships to Dallas and Wichita Falls for Business

Bruno Mayer left the first of the week for Dallas and Wichita Falls Texas where he is attending to business this week. He expects to return Friday or Saturday.

Bruno Mayer Dallas Wichita Falls Texas

Stratford resident Rankin visits Ada area

H. K. Rankin of Stratford came to Ada to visit friends on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. John DaVault of Rebee shopped and visited in Ada Tuesday. Rueben M. Roddie of Oklahoma City visited relatives and attended to business in Ada Tuesday.

H. K. Rankin Stratford John DaVault Rebee Ada Rueben M. Roddie Oklahoma City

Mrs. Vennie Jeffress Reported Ill at Home

Mrs. Vennie Jeffress is ill at her residence on South Rennie due to an attack of ptomaine poisoning.

Vennie Jeffress South Rennie

Buddy Scott Keeps Perfect Pro KO Record With Gideon Win

Buddy Scott score a third round knockout of Chester Gideon in Ardmore to extend his pro record to three fights and three knockouts. The Ada light heavyweight, once Oklahoma Golden Gloves and AAU champion, earlier stopped Kid Scarlett in Oklahoma City and beat Gene McGee at Fort Sill. Scott weighs 168 pounds and trains with Junior Munsell noting Munsell’s continued punching power.

Russels Buddy” Scott Chester Gideon Ardmore Gideon Kansas Buddy Scott Oklahoma Oklahoma City Kid Scarlett Pine Bluff Ark Gene McGee Ft. Sill Fort Sill Ada Tulsa Junior Munsell Flash Babe Hunt Munsell

Third Farm Sale Receipts Checked

Receipts at the farm auction sale held by Charley Wilburn and sons Tuesday will be approximately $3,500, with $3,000 already in and more expected. The sale emphasized live stock, especially cattle with over 100 head, and marked the first weekly sale after changing from biweekly. The third Wilburn sale nearly matched the state April average of $3,886.51.

Charley Wilburn and Sons Wilburns

Frangis Seniors Get Diplomas at Francia High

Francia high school Tuesday night graduated a senior class of twelve. The auditorium drew the largest crowd in years for Supt. J. Arthur Herron. Addresses by Rev. Paul Carlton followed musical solos from Mary Ann Dale Edward Brown and Sam Sanders. Honor medals went to Bernice Chaddick and John Baxter with other awards for perfect attendance and student honors.

Francia High School J. Arthur Herron Mary Ann Dale Edward Brown Sam Sanders Paul Carlton Stratford Buffalo Oklahoma J. Burrows la Ferris Marie Johnson Mr. Herron Bernice Chaddick Ruth Driver Suedora Guthrey Imogene Houser Dewey Jones John Baxter Doran Toney Narvin Toney Clyde Chandler Cecil McSpadden Houston Crews Albert Hawkins

Oklahoma Trades Rise as Rain Lifts Tax Takes and Building

Statewide rainfall boosted farming prospects and dust suppression while tax collections for the first ten months rose 43.46 percent from the prior year. Sapulpa and Hughes County report high tax collection rates. Oklahoma City and Tulsa show solid building activity and large bank deposits in the period.

Oklahoma State Tax Commission Panhandle Sapulpa Willis C. Strause Hughes County Jim Bullard Oklahoma City Tulsa Tulsa Post Office Claude Sechler Post Office

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