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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1929

Page

3

Nan Morgan Faces Iris as Christmas Quietly Breaks

Nan Morgan and John Curtis Morgan navigate Iris's return and a boy's loyalties while managing a fragile household. Curtis bonds with Nan as Iris's influence and a looming legal case strain the family, with Nan resolving to protect the child and husband.

Curtis Iris Morgan Nan—n Nan Mother John Iris John Curtis Morgan Father Morgan Supreme Court Bradley Blackhall

Lindbergh Finds Maya City Remains in Yucatan Jungle

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh using a Sikorsky plane surveyed the northern Peten region of the Yucatan and reported a large Maya ruin undiscovered by science. The party, including Dr. A. V. Kidder of the Carnegie Institute, examined Uaxactun and noted temples dating to Christ's era or earlier.

Belize Honduras Charles A. Lindbergh Yucatan Peninsula Lindbergh Yucatan Cortez Montezuma Peten Belize River Cayo Yaxa Tikal Uaxacutun Oliver Ricketson Carnegie Institute Col. Lindbergh Uaxactua Quintana Roo Sikorsky A. V. Kidder Archaeological Department Guatemala British Honduras Campeche Lindberghs Pan- American Airways

Shearers Income Tax Investigated

Washington October 4 Agents of the internal revenue bureau investigated income tax returns of William B Shearer naval propagandist for shipbuilders. He testified he had not paid taxes and that the 512,230 paid by shipbuilders over about two years covered expenses and was not salary.

Washington Internal Revenue Bureau of Investigation Wiliam B. Shearer Senate Committee Geneva Bureau

Boston Wins 1930 Legion Convention in Louisville

Boston won the 1930 American Legion convention in Louisville as Los Angeles withdrew when it appeared Boston would be chosen. The Californians moved for a unanimous selection of Boston, and the motion was carried.

Louisville Boston American Legion Los Angeles New England

Oil Wells Progress Report From Transcontinental No 3 Perry

Transcontinental's No 3 Perry was shot yesterday and slowed to about 100 barrels daily. American Oil and Refining drilled No 3 Ribison in 19-5-5 today. McCann Oil's well in 39-5-5 was drilled yesterday and produces about 150 barrels. Denver Development reports a well in 36-5-4 producing 100 barrels or more. No. 3 Perry-Bolen showed oil at 17 feet last night and remains in drilling.

Transcontinental Perry American Oil and Refiping Company Ribison McCann Oil Company Denver Development Company Perry-Bolen

Ada School Medical Examinations Set to Begin October 14

The first grade medical examination program in Ada schools will start Monday October 14, with Dr King of the state health department and local physicians visiting ward schools for a day each. The accompanying criminal docket lists cases from October 7 through October 17 including murder, robbery, larceny, and assault charges.

Ada State Health Department King State Department Arthur Robie C. B. Rowe O. Austin Clinton Dilbeck German Blue Homer Bryant Namon Daniels S. H. Duckworth Obie Robertson Bob Price Helen Price Dewey Eastman J. E. Real Peter Franklin Alfred Blue R. R. Kinsey Bill Bennett

Protest Period Delays County Road Work

The Pontotoc county excise board estimates were certified by the state equalization board last Saturday. A 40 day protest period follows. after that, tax rolls for the coming year may be prepared and county commissioners will have funds for road work. The delay burdens the road system as weather favors improvements.

State Equalization Board Pontotoc

Price acquitted in murder case near Rocky Chapel

W. T. Price, charged with the December 8, 1928 slaying of Frank Lynn near Rocky Chapel, was acquitted after a trial that consumed yesterday and required a night session. The defense hinged on a alleged lettered relationship and a claimed paternal link to Lynn’s child.

W. T. Price Frank Lynn Rocky Chapel Price Lynn A. L. Timmons Timmons Arthur Robey Robey M. M. Day C. B. Rowe

Field Tour Proposed by Central Oklahoma Operators

John Fitts a local geologist has been asked by field men from major companies in central Oklahoma to conduct a field tour for prospecting and site evaluation of regional geology and mineral resources. The group aims to review local formations and potential drilling sites.

John Fitts Oklahoma

Oil field tour proposed for well crews across Oklahoma

The plan calls for a trip starting in the Arbuckle region and moving north through Coal county to study Pontotoc formations. It would continue through the Seminole and Oklahoma fields. Fitts supports the tour to help drillers and scouts gain familiarity and speed in operations.

Arbuckle Coal County Pontotoc Fitts

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Edgars David Little Pat Wright Boys Wright Brothers Darling Chapter Nan Morgan Grammiar Joan Curtis Morgan Davy Dr. Black New York Hugh B. Baker Fifth Avenue Shearer Legion Frank Cosmata Sr Dan Rogers Odis Roberts Frank Cosmata Bennie Nichols W. B. Carter Dan Pettigrew S. Aston J. A. Ritch Jr Ford McNabb J.C. Penney CO West Main Wide
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