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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1924
Page
7
Jack receives a note warning him of danger in England as a duel unfolds. A secret plan from Margaret promises resistance to her father, while rumors of Lionel Clarke’s death spread. Jack hurries to a waiting coach where a masked madame orders him inside for a mysterious journey.
George W. McNeal, 31, a prominent fraternal worker and oil station superintendent, was convicted of criminal assault on an 11 year old girl for April 19 and sentenced to death by a Texas jury after a 63 minute deliberation. The trial drew a large crowd and emotional reactions from his family.
Jack and Franklin confront political scandal in London as loyalties shift. Franklin is tried for letters, then supported by Lady Hare and Margaret. In America, Jack reports growing colonial ferment, celebrates Adams and Washington, and anticipates war as Boston braces for conflict.
Willard and Hayes schools competed in the ward orchestra contest held at the high school auditorium. Willard, with about 20 members and starting the year with eight, directed by Meaders Jones, edged Hayes for the win and also earned county honors in girls chorus mixed chorus pure solo vocal solo and declamation.
In Seo ul Spain football matches draw crowds as large as those for bullfighting, signaling a growing craze. Local fans pack venues to watch teams compete in vibrant displays of skill and passion.
A philosopher counsels a young woman and her friend on patience and forgiveness as they debate a journey to America and the prospect of marriage. The girl vows to marry Jack rather than wait, declaring she would rather wed him than the queen of England. The scene ends with a light remark on romance as they reach their door.
Thieves target speaking parrots across Stuttgart Berlin Frankfurt Nuremberg Dresden zoos. Birds stolen include valuable parrots, prompting shipping firms and entry lines to monitor exports as zoos seek to prevent further losses.
El Reno Oklahoma May 15 J J Hewett cashier of the state bank of Mustang will be arraigned here tonight on charges of destroying bank records The Hewett brothers are also charged with faking a holdup of the bank Saturday night An examination will assess the bank records condition The bank commissioner said the books were negligent rather than bad and that three men attempted a holdup but fled after an outcry They are accused of burning bank records Tuesday night
Dr Jane Walker of the London Institute of Hygiene says reading during meals helps housewives with husbands away to slow their eating, highlighting reading as a beneficial habit for mindful dining.
Floyd Howarth reports a strong gas flow in the section 1957 Lloyd well north of Francis after resuming work following a shutdown. Other district wells show fair progress but sand production is uncertain for several days. Weather forced a temporary shutdown in section 6-3-7 to avoid wind blowing gas around the boiler. work will resume when conditions permit.
Bowles and Smith in section 34 5 6 expect to drill late this week as oil stands in a 1575 foot hole. McDougal is reaming at 3000 feet in section 20 6 7 between Sasakwa and Konawa. Hughes resumes drilling in test in section 28 4 7 two miles northeast of the Lloyd well with a sand anticipated as depth increases.
In Vanoss country southwest of Ada four wells have been drilled recently with another near sand. Dixie in section 28-3-4 expected to produce. Southeast of Ada Empire drills near Frisco with tests planned in Jesse. Bowles and several gas wells added near Ada. Jack Lloyd plans deeper drilling in section 6-3-7 after current sand at 1200 feet yields 27 barrels daily. Cr. J. Wrightsman drills at 400 feet near Center.
The Empire well in section 4-2-7 between Frisco and Stonewall is oil or gas drilling at a depth of 850 feet.
Ardmore Oklahoma Special report notes a plan to form a stock company to buy land and sell 40 acre farms to tenants on easy terms. The First Methodist church near Ardmore owns 1000 acres east of Ardmore and south of Provence, proposed for subdivision and sale. Elberta peaches from Province area praised. experts forecast a thriving fruit belt if cultivation starts. A committee will study the tract as part of the colonization plan announced Saturday.
The department of agriculture reports week ending yesterday shows cotton progress poor in Oklahoma due to cold weather with unsatisfactory germination. Winter wheat is fair and mostly headed in both states, with harvest underway in the northern regions.
The Presbyterian church invites the community to a week of events from May 25 to June 1 marking the opening of its new two year in progress building. A dedication service and pageant cap the program with daily nights featuring various denominations and musical programs led by Prof Paolo Conte and others. The pastor E. O. Whitwell emphasizes unity beyond creed and invites broad community participation.
Washington notes a veteran may determine the bonus by counting service days. Home service above 60 days yields 1 per day and overseas service above 60 days yields 1.25 per day. If credit is 50 or less cash is paid. otherwise an insurance policy is issued valued by credit plus 25 percent, multiplied by 2.5.
County officials say highway crews have been resurfacing and repairing roads ahead of warmer, drier weather. They aim to be ready for increased motorist travel as surfaces wash away or erode during earlier wet spells and resumed work is completed for the wear ahead.
The Dilly hotel a ten room hostelry in Stratford was destroyed by fire after a lightning strike during a storm last night. The building is a total loss estimated at 3500 dollars.
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