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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1932

Page

2

Wedding in a Dark Church Ends With Montana Bound Couple

Susan marries Bob in a hush ceremony as family tensions ease. Rose and Aunt Jessie watch, Ray Waring weeps, and Denise’s interference fades while the couple heads toward Montana on a club car journey.

Rose Susan Luean Bob Jessie Mr. Waring Aunt Jessie Ernest Heath City Hall Montana Prise Ray Jack Waring Waring Met Father Denise

Roosevelt conference with Kroutil in Omaha sparks civic ties

Kroutil attended a meeting in Omaha with Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt to discuss political alignment, as both officials engage with Republican and independent voters seeking a chance in national government leadership.

League Kroutil Omaha Franklin D. Roosevelt

Wyoming Sees Real Winter Touch With Snow Across Regions

The southeastern part of Wyoming reports a touch of winter with low temperatures and a north wind. Sherman Hill west of Cheyenne is blanketed in snow while snow falls at Laramie and light snow is noted in Cheyenne early today affecting air mail and Transcontinental flight routes.

Cheyenne Wyo Wyoming Sherman Hill Here Laramie

Kroutil Denies Reports Of Any Dissension In Oklahoma

John F. Kroutil of Yukon, head of the Oklahoma Roosevelt League, telegraphed from Omaha to deny any dissension with Democratic state headquarters. He stated there is no dissension and that rumors are meant to embarrass democracy, noting disagreement over who should run the league's activities.

Oklahoma City John F. Kroutil Yukon Oklahoma Roosevelt Business and Professional League Omaha Neb Democratic Central Committee

Japanese Claim Over 1000 Chinese Killed in Manchuria Battle

Japanese officials report that during a weekend clash near Tahsing and Anganchi in Mukden Manchuria they killed more than 1,000 followers of General Li Hai-Ssing. They say 3,000 Li men were trapped on high ground by Nanni river overflow and artillery aided the slaughter.

Mukden Manchuria Li Hai-Ssing Tahesing Anganchi Ma Chan-Shan Nanni Li Hai- Tsing Nungan Fuyu Anta Tahsing Tsitsihar

September in the City: Marriages and Police Counts Rise

The article notes a September uptick in marriage license sales with 38 licenses issued, a rise in police court activity showing 188 pickups for offenses from disturbing the peace to burglary, and higher cash fines paid in September, reflecting stricter enforcement and broader fines collection.

Omre

Hoover Addresses Negro Delegation At White House

President Hoover assures a 150 member Negro gathering from multiple states that the Republican Party remains faithful to Lincoln era duties toward African Americans. Roscoe Simmons presents a pledge of loyalty as Mrs. Wilda Townsend and others speak on party support and progress for the Negro community.

Washington Hoover Lincoln White House Roscoe Conklin Simmons Chicago Simmons Abraham Lincoln Wil da Townsend Camden N. J Republican Party Tolan Metcalfe

Kentucky Governor Denies Extradition in Jenkins Case

Extradition of Hubert Johnson Jenkins Sr to Texas was denied by Governor Ruby Laffoon. Jenkins, an electrical engineer from Louisville, was indicted in Dallas for kidnapping his son Hubert Jr and bringing him to Louisville. The boy’s mother died in an auto accident after their divorce. guardian arrangements shifted between Dallas and Louisville as authorities pursued the case.

Frankfort Hubert Johnston Jenkins Texas Ruby Laffoon Jenkins Louisville Dallas Hubert, Jr T. L. Bradford Bradford Addie Keating Bradford

Nicholson and Atkinson Will Direct Relief

Oklahoma City October 1 The reorganized soldiers relief commission began work to supervise veteran relief in the state New Democratic members Moody Nicholson of Frederick and Don Atkinson of Durant were appointed by Governor Murray to replace Charles E Dierker and Morton R Harrison who resigned A third vacancy from Kent W Johnson remains unfilled

Oklahoma City CPA Soldiers’ Relief Commission Moody Nicholson Frederick The American Legion Don Atkinson Durant Commission Murray Charles E. Dierker Shawnee Morton R. Harrison Claremore

Miller Plans to Save 101 Ranch at Auction

Colonel Zack Miller seeks to refinance the 101 Ranch in receivership by selling certificates to unsecured creditors. He requested state issues commission permission to market the certificates as he aims to raise funds and salvage the western showplace in Ponca City Oklahoma.

Ponca City Okla Plains Zack Miller Miller State Issues Commission

Governor hints at bribery cases tied to oil field

Oklahoma City report says Governor Murray may seek prosecution of unnamed oil company representatives accused of offering bribes to Col. Cicero I. Murray in charge of military protection enforcement and to the governor's son Lieut. Massena Murray. He promised to present evidence later to newsmen.

Oklahoma City Murray Cicero I. Murray Massena Murray

Mrs. Mary Frances Williams 91 dies at Lightning Ridge

Mrs. Mary Frances Williams age 91 died at her Lightning Ridge home Thursday morning at 4 15. Funeral service and burial are set for Friday afternoon at 2 50 with Hudson Keith Funeral Home handling arrangements. She is survived by son Jesse C. Williams of Lightning Ridge.

Mary Frances Williams Lightning Ridge Hudson-Keith Funeral Home

Fortenberry 74 Dies at Home Near Egypt

J A Fortenberry aged 74 died at his home near Egypt on Saturday night. Funeral services were held at Egypt Cemetery Monday at 2 30 PM with Criswell Funeral Home in charge.

J. A. Fortenberry Egypt Egypt Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home

Two Teens Sentenced to Penitentiary in Forgery Case

A. G. Ford of Bowlegs received five years in the McAlester state penitentiary after pleading guilty to forgery for signing two checks with another name and buying at Harris Motor. Leon McGaha was sentenced to two years for burglary after a parole violation. The county attorney Truman Harrison notes preparations for a district court term likely in late October or early November.

A. G. Ford Bowlegs McAlester Ford Harris Motor Company Leon McGaha Truman Harrison

Stolen Hose Found Used In Running Still Case

Grand larceny charges filed against Albert Horton and Bob Horton for pulling 300 feet of water hose from Hyde Construction. Hose found in use at a Coal county run still. raid at Centrahoma followed by continuation of investigation. Horace England arrested. Albert Horton recently moved near Ada from Coal county.

Albert Horton Bob Horton Hyde Construction Company Justice Court W. Hill Highway 19 Stonewall Coal County Centrahoma Joe Neal Horace England Neal Ada

Ada Schools Face Seven Month Year With Fund Shortage

Ada Oklahoma faces a seven month and one week school year as the county excise board approves a reduced budget. Valuations fell 20 percent, cutting income and leaving a deficit of over $5,000 in the salary fund. Teachers’ salaries were trimmed and other expenses slashed to fit the lower estimated income.

Ada County Excise Board Appropriations Excise Board Board of Education

Ryles Cleared Of Grand Larceny Charge

Cleve Ryles was found not guilty of water theft after a hearing before Cecil S. Deal justice of the peace. Ryles released. C W Dees and N E Roskey bound over to district court on drunken driving charges. Bond set at $1000 each. President Hoover laments need for a new joke.

Cleve Ryles Cecil S. Deal Justice of the Peace Ryles C. W. Dees N. E. Roskey Deal

Curtis Midota Welcome Speech Snafu Highlights Welcome Gaffe and Bus Mixup

In Alva Oklahoma on October 1 Vice President Charles Curtis faced a bemused reception as civic groups misfired in welcoming him. Dr W R Parker Northwestern State Teachers College greeter struggled to salvage the program after Curtis slipped away to avoid delaying the next session.

Alva Okla Charles Curtis W. R. Parker Northwestern State Teachers’ College Civics Clubs Curtis United States

Fangs Help Pay College Tuition

Tulsa student 20 year old W Frank Blair sophomore at the University of Tulsa works with zoology professor H D Chase to collect reptiles amphibians and insects for labs. He travels through Oklahoma Texas Colorado and New Mexico catching and preserving creatures to fund his education despite dangers and minor injuries.

Tulsa W. Frank Blair University of Tulsa H. D. Chase Frank Chicago Ann Aarbor Oklahoma Texas Colorado New Mexico Jair

Pat Hurley to Fly to Oklahoma for Speaking Tours

Secretary Hurley plans air travel to Oklahoma if weather allows with a fallback by train to St. Louis for a series of engagements. The schedule lists appearances at Oklahoma College for Women Chickasha, Oklahoma City Junior Chamber of Commerce El Reno Hugo Atoka Ada McAlester with times across October 11 and 12.

Washington Hurley West St. Louis Oklahoma College For Women Chickasha Junior Chamber of Commerce Oklahoma City el Reno Oklahoma Lawton Okla Hugo Atoka Ada McAlester

Counties gain free bovine tuberculosis status in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City officials report Cimarron and Texas counties joined seven others as free of bovine tuberculosis. Final eradication completed in panhandle counties. Canadian county to be re tested next spring. Payne, Cleveland, Pottawatomie and Oklahoma counties already accredited, with tests planned every three years and funding for new tests in Grady Logan and Lincoln.

Aklahoma City Cimarron Texas C. C. Hisel Panhandle Canadian County Payne Cleveland Pottawatomie Oklahoma Grady Logan Lincoln

Paving on No. 75 Hughes Co to Open This Week

An eight mile link of paving from Hornetown to the Calvin bridge on U S Highway 75 will be open to traffic this week. A concurrent project from Weleetka toward Pharoah nearing completion will provide Holdenville with an all concrete road to Tulsa.

Holdenville Hornetown Calvin Weleetka Pharoah Tulsa

Nighttime neighbor noise sparks debate on modern dance music

Critics dismiss modern dance music as dull but a 2 AM radio blast from a neighbor tests tolerance. Community members weigh in on noise complaints and cultural value.

Society Woman Remarries Minutes After Reno Divorce

A New York society woman, freshly divorced in Reno, wed again within five minutes. The remark notes how speakers preach liberty while observing rapid marriage twists.

Reno

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