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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
1
At the largest enrollment gathering in history, thousands of students crowd East Central’s hallways awaiting orientation for the summer term. President Dr. Linseheid and faculty report packed auditoriums, rising enrollment, and ongoing class scheduling amid chaotic but orderly preparations across campuses.
Market notes indicate cattle and hog prices with yearlings at 8.50 to 9.00 per unit and butcher hogs around 6.00 to 5.30, with feeders improving. Top hogs near 12.75, bulk ranges 7.40 to 11.70, and sows bidding 10.00 to 20.25 in a midweek Oklahoma City market summary.
County Superintendent A Floyd says Wenger and Maxwell are the last two rural schools operating. He expects closures before month end, marking the end of rural school wars for the year. Earlier, 55 were open in spring. now 65 districts exist and rural work is nearly complete with most eighth grade papers passed.
Washington May 27 Albert R Fa Baward Lb Doheny and Harry Fp Sinclair were re indicted today by a District of Columbian grand jury on conspiracy charges in Teapot Dome related cases. Edward L Moheng gt not re indicted. The new indictments drop bribery charges but expand to alleged sale of oil to the government without competitive bidding and related dealings including kerosene lubricating oil and petroleum, and a credit sale method.
The World War dead in Ada at Rosedale cemetery will be remembered Sunday as 28 mounds receive flowers from veterans of the Noyman Howard post American Legion. In a recent meeting the post pledged to decorate graves, appealing to local florists to aid the Memorial Day effort. If you wish to contribute, notify Warold Constant. flowers will be collected Sunday morning.
Wilson Packers, aided by University of Oklahoma stars, ready to meet Oklahoma City last Sunday in Parkfield. Ada Independents end vacation to host the invasion, with Hunter and Snodgrass anchoring the pitching staff and a solid defensive lineup to challenge the visitors’ slugging.
Federal officers and county deputies announced multiple charges in U S cases under the National Prohibition Act. Defendants include Ed Johnson and Charles Thacker, with bonds ranging from 200 to 8 000 dollars. Witnesses and bondsmen named include T F Coleman G Barton and W G Roku. Mill Creek involved in the action with several local constables noted.
Latta Consolidated School closes its term with a May 20 ceremony in the auditorium. Prof M I Hatchell from the college gave an excellent address. Miss Gladys Coley wins district Cotton Growers essay, to compete in Oklahoma City. several graduates, a class program, and a baccalaureate sermon by Rev CG Morris are noted as part of the event.
A humorous column describes a cool morning with 47 degrees and a warm previous day of 87. Crowds linger on Ada street as residents recall Bryan's fight while pedestrians cluster on the south side of the business district.
Rev C C Morris pastor of the First B church will deliver the Memorial Day address commemorating the sacrifices of America's dead of war. Veterans will assemble at Convention Hall, march to the Baptist church for the sermon, and later visit Rose dale cemetery to lay wreaths. The program honors all wars and includes remarks on the Child Endowment fund for orphans of World War veterans.
Ada Commandery of Knights Templars was praised as one of the liveliest commanderies at the Oklahoma City Grand Commandery conclave. Reports show Ada ranked high in 1924 gains, knightings, and numerical standing, with plans to form a drill team later this year. Former Vice President Marshall, after a severe cold, spent a good night and showed improvement in Washington.
Lawrence Oklahoma Portland Cement Co workers marked 90 days without accidents Friday afternoon. Over 100 men attended a picnic in a grove south of the schoolhouse with ice cream and soda pop provided by the company and baked goods from Lawrence families. Ada visitors joined in as the Ada high school band performed under Prof. Cudd.
Hugo May 27 The jury in the trial of A B Lewis and his brother W L Lewis Tolsa bankers charged with violations of the national banking laws was still out at 10730 a m today The case went to the jury at 3 o clock yesterday after noon Judge 2 L Williams and court attaches remained about the room but no word had come from the jury room Government attorneys declined to indicate their stance on another trial if no verdict results They noted two indictments against the Lewis brothers not tried yet one for W L Lewis on false reports and another for A B C Lewis in embezzlement The indictments were from a Muskogee grand jury It was unclear whether retrying the present case or bringing new indictments would occur Judge Williams said he would allow deliberations until 2 am tomorrow morning if necessary
Lillian and Lional Wilson twins from Irving school won the Ada Lesson Auxiliary Memorial Day poster contest for a pony drive design. Prizes were provided by Mesdames Herbert Folix and Henry Ragnell, with other posters by Mary Curtiss King Medrith Fry Ace Morrison Lorens Bally Oleta Choate Velma in scotte, displayed in local store windows. Contest closed last Monday.
Tokyo reports two more violent shocks in Toyo-Oka after Saturday tremors in Tajima district killed 278 and left 525 injured. Relief agencies aid panic towns as more than two thirds of Toyo-Oka’s 7000 residents see ruins, with over 3000 houses destroyed.
Oil fields in the county surge with clear weather and plentiful water as multiple wells advance. Texas Pacific Coal and Oil progresses Bay No 2 near Ada. W C Hughes plans three shallow wells near Ada. several rigs show potential commercial yields as sand shows and casing preparations continue across sections 34-3-4, 31-4-6, and nearby.
Wylie Lynn, charged with the murder of William Tilghman, pioneer Oklahoma prohibition officer, was acquitted by a state district court jury in WeWoka on May 26. The verdict followed a series of ballots, with the foreman announcing unanimous acquittal. Lynn, calm, returned to duty as a prohibition enforcement officer after the trial, having been suspended during the case.
Wiley Lynn federal enforcement officer was acquitted earlier today of murder in district court. Judge Frank Matthews sentenced him to ninety days in jail for contempt after he appeared in court last Friday with a loaded automatic pistol that dropped to the floor. He was released on a $1,000 bond pending appeal.
Three defendants charged with larceny of domestic fowls were freed on bonds in Justice Joseph Anderson's court. A fourth man, Louie Douge, was arrested Monday night after he heard noises in his chicken house and found two others outside an automobile at gunpoint. City officers made the arrest. other detainees named Cecil Morten K Jeter and Howard and Henry Rogers.
Arrangements set for a camping site at the north end of the McKeown bridge across the Canadian river. Cold drinks and lunches are served, making it convenient for outings and picnics. A well of cold sulfur water is nearby and visitors are welcome to use it.
Reports describe a derrick visible from the Mit north of current activity. The wall owner remains unnamed while a well north of the McKeown bridge in Seminole county near Kenawa is rumored to be taken over by Tom Slick. The noted hole is 3390 feet deep.
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