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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1929

Page

9

Lindbergh Plane Flees Pursuit After Secret Wedding

At Roosevelt Field New York two youths flew Col Charles A Lindberghs Falcon plane after his secret Englewood New Jersey wedding to Anne Morrow. The flight broke pursuit by newspaper planes and headed possibly toward Portland Maine. The crew would not disclose the flight plans or ownership details.

Roosevelt Field N. Y Charles A. Lindbergh Falcon Portland Maine Englewood N. J Anne Morrow Lindberg

Lindbergh plane makes mystery flight from Roosevelt Field

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh's plane was taken from the hangar for a brief mystery flight over Farmingdale and Lake Ronkonkoma on Long Island. Two men appeared, trained up the craft, then flew off without revealing destination or purpose. The plane circled the area and returned, with the pilots leaving the aircraft and driving away.

Roosevelt Field Charles A. Lindberg Farmingdale Lake Ronkonkkoma Long Island Framingdale Lake Resort

Lindbergh Wedding Quietly Ties Knot in New Jersey

Colonel Charles A Lindbergh and Anne Morrow wed in a private ceremony at the bride’s father Ambassador Dwight Morrow’s estate in Englewood New Jersey. The vows were performed by Rev Dr William Adams Brown in a simple service attended only by family and close friends.

Englewood N. J Charles A. Lindbergh Anne Morrow Dwight W.W. Morrow New York William Adams Brown Union Theological Seminary Edwin L. McIlvaine Meadville Ambassador Morrow Anne Charles Betty

Stop and Go Combat on Sheridan Road

Two motorists John Bucholz and Robert Potter stalled in a stop and go clash on Sheridan road Chicago. After a sequence of red lights they exchanged insults and nearly fought at several crossings before a policeman intervened and they returned to their cars and later to the police station.

Chicago John Bucholz Robert Potter Sheridan Road Bucholz Potter

Activity Grows in Pontotog CD drilling era

The Bebee field shows heavy activity with many rigs moving in or drilling. Operators include Benedum and Trees, American Robertson, Transcontinental Boen, Hoffman Tecumseh, and others with depths from 1 433 to beyond 4 239 feet. A Wilcox trend near Allen pool draws attention as Hemackla and Sinclair developments report gas, oil shows, and near-record flow expectations.

Bebee Benedum & Trees Matthews American Robertson Empire Norris Independent Davis Boen Hoffman Et al Tecumseh B. A. LaSelle Hatcher Ogg Roper Superior Malden Broughton Francis Allen Pool Westheimer & Daube Wade Wilcox Simpson Hemackla Ritchie Homackla Markham & Pew Smith Sinclair Thomas Jefferson Texas Jefferson Sinclair Hunton

Texas deputy acquitted of killing Eng Joe

John H. Northcutt a Winkler county Texas deputy sheriff was acquitted of murder in the killing of Eng Joe a Chinese restaurant cashier The jury returned its verdict after a 15 minute deliberation and the report notes the verdict far outweighs the amount invested in the case

Oklahoma City John H. Northcutt Winkler County Texas Eng Joe

Two Suspects Nabbed in $75 000 Capitol Bank Robbery

Oklahoma City police report capturing two new suspects in the Capitol bank messenger holdup with $75,000 seized. C W Doc Thompson and foster son R B Thompson of Seminole held with Minnie Rayl of Hutchinson and Bobby Thompson wife of the younger suspect. Witness W D Criss identified the elder Thompson as the man who fired the shot wounding messenger Charles Vowell.

Kansas City U?p Oklahoma City Russell Gibson Gibson Robert Bobby) Thompson Seminole Okla Dc. W Doc) Thompson Thompsons Minnie Rays Hutchinson Kan C. W. Thompson Robert Thompson Home Trust Company Henry Stahl St. Joseph, Mo Charles Vowell American First National Bank C. W Doc” Thompson R. B. Thompson Minnie Rayl Bobby Thompson Thompson Raylat Hutchinson W. D. Criss Vowell

Francis men inspect Pontotog go clay beds for brick plant

Charles Francis of Los Angeles and his son H H Francis of Muskogee have toured Ada and Pontototoc county clay deposits near Ahloso six miles southeast of Ada. They seek a clay suitable for face brick and will study bed extent and depth to assess plant viability.

Charles Francis Los Angeles H. H. Francis Muskogee Ada Pontotoc County Ada Pottery Company Ahloso Francis United Brick Co Kansas City Boynton Fate

Ada man convicted in slaying of Millard Fillmore

J C Jackson of Ada Oklahoma was found guilty of murdering Millard Fillmore on a Thanksgiving night. The jury deliberated four hours and sentenced him to life imprisonment though prosecutors sought the death penalty. An insurance motive was alleged as the policy named Mrs Jackson as beneficiary. Attorneys said they would appeal.

Tecumseh Jackson Ada Millard Fillmore Fillmore Asher Hal Johnson State

Ada Glass Factory Announces Monday Opening

The Ada plant of Hazel Atlas Glass Co will begin season operations Monday. Manager Weaver says the plant will start at partial capacity and ramp up as demand justifies. The facility makes fruit jars for distribution in the southwest. with a big fruit crop expected, demand should rise soon. Overhauling during the idle season leaves the plant ready for a heavy run.

Ada Hazel-Atlas Glass Co Weaver Hazel Atlas Southwest

Cigaret Fire Kills Roy Field Near Gotebo

Roy Field, 18, died from burns after a lighted cigarette ignited gasoline being transferred between motors near his parents home five miles north of Gotebo. He jumped into a creek to escape the flames but succumbed to his injuries.

Hobart Roy Field Henry Field Gotebo Field

Oklahoma Senate Passes Salary Bills and Highway Measure

Oklahoma City May 37 The state senate advanced a bill to pay members of both houses and fund governor’s mansion upkeep as it recesses for Mason impeachment. Admins introduced a highway bill and a three member statute codification commission. The mansion bill includes a $500 monthly appropriation. Four horses dragged a 100 year turtle from the Gulf of Mexico.

Oklahoma City State Senate House Charles W. Mason Supreme Court Mac Q. Williamson Pauls Valley Senate Holloway Lester B. Smith Wewoka Oklahoma Wade H. Loofbourrow Loofbourrow Commission Gulf of Mexico Washington Capitol

Memorial Sunday Observed at Presbyterian Church and Rosedale

Memorial Sunday services honored war dead at the Presbyterian church and Rosedale cemetery. Rev. C E Wilson delivered a sermon to World War veterans and their wives on a new patriotism, emphasizing sacrifice and peace. Flowers were laid on graves by the Boy Scouts, with a roll call, prayer, and dedication marking the observance.

Presbyterian Church Rosedale Cemetery C. E. Wilson Norman Howard Post American Legion Wilson Ada Rosedale Boy Scouth

Ford urges strict enforcement of prohibition at White House

At a White House luncheon Henry Ford pressed for strict enforcement of prohibition rather than modification. He told reporters prohibition is here to stay and rejected any change. Ford also voiced doubts about Diesel engines for aircraft and autos, preferring gasoline engines for cleanliness and noting oil burners are too heavy for planes. His trip to Alexandria, Virginia yielded antiques for his Dearborn collection, including Betty lamps and a brass bell.

Washington Henry Ford Hoover White House Alexandria Dearborn, Mich Robert E. Lee

Kentucky romance breach case before appeals court

Miss Kenova Damron and Wayne Hall of Flemingsburg faced breach of promise suit after he did not attend their February 17, 1929 wedding. Hall argues a dog license was bought and Sunday law excuses him. the case raises issues of sabbath observance and license missteps.

Frankfort Kentucky Court of Appeals Kenova Damron Wayne Hall Flemingsburg Halls Miss Damron Hall

Major projects to aid building in Atas

City construction remains healthy with at least three major structures planned this year. Mason ic temple space applications rise as Ross and Ferguson prep three story American building extension. Ground breaking for a $65 000 Methodist church unit set for next week.

Sammer D. W. Swaffar Masonic Building Association Ross and Ferguson John Fleet Methodist Church Lee Daggs Don Evans Atas

Tariff Measure Passes House With Broad Reforms

The May 28 report says the House passed the tariff bill and sent it to the Senate. It revises rates upward across the Fordney McCumber framework, raises sugar duties to 2.40 cents a pound, taxes leather goods and shoes, lumber, and textiles, and creates a seven member tariff commission with higher salaries and seven year terms. It also allows the president to adjust rates by up to 50 percent and shifts focus to domestic versus foreign competition. A Long Island tulip show notes wins for Mrs. Marshall Field, followed by second and third place entries.

United States Hoover Tariff Commission Senate Congress

Columbia Prof Fishes As Class Awaits Exams

A Columbia University professor, Parker Thomas Moon, missed an exam for bachelor degrees as students gathered for International Relations. He was found at his summer home in Woodmont, Connecticut, after an investigation traced him there. Romanian-Americans visiting Bucharest plan a hospital named for Woodrow Wilson to honor his role in uniting Romanians.

Columbia New York Columbia University Parker Thomas Moon Woodmont Conn Bucharest Woodrow Wilson

Docket to Clear Pending Criminal Actions Planned

A June 3 to 15 criminal court session aims to wipe out all pending criminal matters before the district court. Judge Orel Busby seeks to complete years of accumulated cases, offering speedy trials and improved prosecution results. The June docket may include nearly all cases filed to date except the Price murder case.

Orel Busby Price Busby

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Lindy Deurely Ace of Airmen Mary Smith Morrow Bucholz and Potter Sun Ray Joanna Mason Net Regular Cuba Republic of Cuba Havana Pontotog GO J. B. Jackson Sentenge Cigaret Roy Brussels Lucie de Jardin Liege Belgium Pandle FORD Auto King Prospect Howe Glen Cove Marshall Field Harold I. Pratt J. P. Morgan
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