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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1935

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Hauptmann death sentence upheld by New Jersey court

The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously affirmed Bruno Richard Hauptmann’s death penalty for the Lindbergh kidnapping murder, denying a new trial and noting the verdict matched the weight of the evidence. He may appeal to the pardons board or the U.S. Supreme Court, with likely further action on appeal.

New Jersey Bruno Richard Hauptmann Charles A. Lindbergh Trenton Hauptmann Court of Pardons Supreme Court of the United States Histtorneys America

Brookings Warns Against Homestead Tax Exemption Plan

The Brookings institution warns that homestead exemption narrows the property tax base and urges abolition of cigarette and sales taxes along with the tax agent system. It recommends shifting to gross income or gross production taxes, reducing exemptions, reforming assessment timing, and electing county assessors every four years.

Oklahoma City Brookings Institution Stillwater

Plans Begin For NYA School Aid In Pontotoc County

Fifty six needy Pontotoc County youths will receive monthly aid of 6 dollars through a National Youth Administration program. A committee including Ray Stegall and John Boyce McKeel will select students from 411 eligibles. funds will be allocated to 11 high schools based on enrollment. The group will meet again October 19 to review applications.

Pontotoc County National Youth Administration NYA Ray Stegall John Boyce McKeel Stella Qualls Grace George Jeff R. Laird

Hauptmann appellate ruling upholds Lindbergh kidnap death sentence

The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously denies a new trial for Bruno Hauptmann in the Lindbergh baby case. It bars a simple retrial, lays out options for appeals to the pardons court and U S Supreme Court, and states Hauptmann will be re sentenced to death by Justice Trenchard possibly within two weeks.

New Jersey Trenton N. J Court of Errors and Bruno Richard Hauptmann Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr Hauptmann Court of Pardons Hoffman Court of Errors and Appeals Supreme Court of the United States Parker Supreme Court Charles W. Parker Morristown Thomas W. Trenchard Flemington Trenchard United States Supreme Court C. Lloyd Fisher Edward J. Reilly Brooklyn Anna Justice Parker

Oklahoma Judge Delays Sentence After Hornsby Narcotics Guilty Plea

Oklahoma City October 5 Dr. W W Hornsby of Earlsboro pleaded guilty to a narcotic charge before Federal Judge Edgar S Vaught. Sentence was deferred.

Oklahoma City W. W. Hornsby Earlsboro Edgar S. Vaught

Traffic lights planned for Ada intersections

Ada motorists are urged to learn how to operate the new traffic lights to be installed at Main street intersections with Rennie Broadway and Townsend avenues. Chief of Police Raymond Rains said the lights should be ready in about 15 days and booklets explaining the new ordinance will be distributed when adopted.

Ada Raymond Rains Rains Percy Armstrong Works Progress Administration Main Street Rennie Broadway Townsend Avenues

Plog to Run for County School Superintendent

Prof. Henry Plog announced his candidacy for county superintendent of schools next spring. He will challenge incumbent Jim Warram, who had refused to approve Plog's contract until compelled by the state supreme court.

Oklahoma City Henry Plog State Supreme Court Carey School Plog Jim Warram Supreme Court

Two Brothers Plead Guilty in Burglary Case

Johnnie Kendrick 18 and Bobbie Kendrick 16 pled guilty in justice court to second degree burglary for breaking into C Grindstaff’s garage at 100 West Seventh last Friday night. They admitted removing two tires and wheels an automobile jack and two pumps. They were arrested by Police Chief Raymond Rains and Deputy Alvis Jones and sent to district court for sentencing.

Johnnie Kendrick Bobbie Kendrick Justice Court A. W. Oliver District Court C. Grindstaff West Seventh Raymond Rains Alvis Jones

Iblis in Muslim Mythology as the Devil Counterpart

Iblis is viewed as the Muslim counterpart to the Christian and Jewish devil, a figure associated with pride and disobedience in creation narratives. He resists Allah’s command to bow to Adam, leading to his fall from grace and ongoing temptation of humanity.

Iblis

Committees Prepare Reports for Interstate Oil Compact

Oklahoma City October 9 committees working on reports for the interstate oil compact commission are to meet tomorrow one day before the organization meeting. Representatives from most oil states are expected to attend the Friday session.

Oklahoma Ucityy Interstate Oil Compact Commission Commission

Meetings Set For Corn Hog Producers In Ten Counties

A series of meetings for Ponto toc county corn and hog producers will be held in twenty communities this month at 7 30 p m. All producers including AAA contract signers are urged to attend to learn about the 1936 corn and hog program that will be voted on soon. Dates and towns listed include Allen Township High Hill October 17 Steedman October 18 Allen October 19 Francis Township Francis October 16 Oakman October 17 Byng October 18 Maxwell Township Galey October 14 Bebee October 15 Maxwell October 16 Chickasaw Township Pickett October 14 Egypt October 13 Ahloso October 16 Latta October 17 Midland Township Lightning Ridge October 16 Vanoss October 17 Fitzhugh Township Fitzhugh October 14 Sunshine October 15 Rofrt October 19 Stonewall Township Lula October 19 Stonewall October 21.

Pontotoc County AAA Allen Township High Hill Steedman Allen Francis Township Francis Oakman Byng Maxwell Township Galey Bebee Maxwell Chickasaw Pickett Egypt Ahloso Latta Midland Lightning Ridge Vanoss Fitzhugh Sunshine Stonewall Township Lula Stonewall

Ouster suit filed against Seminole man

Eighteen counts allege maladministration in office in an ouster suit filed in district court against Pal Noe Seminole county treasurer and president of the Oklahoma County Officials Association County Attorney Tom Huser says the suit stems from alleged investments of township and school district sinking funds in bonds without county board consent.

Wewoka Pal Noe Seminole County Oklahoma County Officials Association Tom Huser Noe Board of County Commissioners

Sulphur Family Hurt In Car Wreck

Mr and Mrs Lonnie Votaw of Sulphur and four children escaped serious injury when their car wrecked on highway 48 near Fittstown about 11 o clock Wednesday night. Votaw bruised and cut in left eye. wife scratched with deep chin wound. baby unharmed. Three other children had minor cuts. Police investigate cause. they were en route to Centra lioma to visit the wife's father.

Lonnie Votaw Highway 48 Fittstown Centralioma

Negro Bound Over On Larceny Charge

Van Buren Green was bound over to district court on a petty larceny charge as a second offense after a preliminary hearing before Justice Sherwood W. Hill. Unable to post $1 appearance bond, he remains in Porttoocc county jail after being arrested for allegedly taking groceries from cars downtown one Saturday night.

van Buren Green Sherwood W. Hill Green Portotocc

Governor seeks return of Roy Traxler for armed robbery

Oklahoma City October 9 Governor Marland asked for the return of Roy Traxler from Nashville Arkansas to Garvin county Oklahoma to face charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon.

Oklahoma City Marland Roy Traxler Nashville Ark Garvin County Okla

Greatest returns for the amount invested News Classified Ads

Classified listing highlights strong value opportunities for readers seeking solid returns on investments. Features likely include brief notes on favorable rates, product deals, or services promising efficient use of funds with practical benefits.

Not Hurt Only Stunned After Train Incident

I M Marcum, an Oklahoma Portland Cement employee, narrowly escaped injury after a Frisco freight train struck or nearly struck him on the railroad right of way between Main and Twelfth streets. He was stunned, unable to recall his address, but unhurt and later released from the hospital.

I. M. Marcum Main Twelfth Streets Marcum Oklahoma Portland Cement Company

Last Of Seven Accused Bank Robbers Taken

Announcement of the arrest of the seventh and last member of a Kansas City gang accused of the $19,000 robbery of two Okemah Oklahoma banks. Jack Miller alias J J Miller was captured by Deputy U S Marshal Allen Stanfield at Wagoner and arraigned before District Judge Robert L Williams at Durant pleaded not guilty and posted a $50 900 bond. The seven men face federal court in Ardmore next Monday October 14.

Kansas City Okemah Okla Jack Miller J. J. Miller U. S Allen Stanfield Wagoner Robert L. Williams Durant Miller Dan Heady- Dewey Gilmore Ardmore Middle West Oklahoma

Sumter's slaver given ten years

Oscar Lovingood of Lehigh was sentenced to ten years by Judge R L Williams for resisting a federal officer in the fatal shooting of U S deputy Marshal O R Sumter near Lehigh in 1933. Sumter was killed during a raid on a still. Lovingood had earlier received 45 years in a state trial. The federal cap at the time was ten years. later law provides death for killing a federal officer.

Durant Oscar Lovingood Lehigh O. R. Sumter U. S R. L. Williams Sumter Lovinggood

Pleads Not Guilty of Frailing Pecans

Roy Odom about 25 was released under $500 bond after arraignment in county court on a charge of frailing pecan trees on the farm of Joe Zum bro near Maxwell. Odom entered a plea of not guilty. A king mackerel weighing 18 1 2 pounds landed at Pensacola Florida by Miss Jean Sintes of New Orleans was labeled the biggest catch of the season by a woman angler.

Roy Odom Joe Zumbro Maxwell Odom Pensacola Fla Jean Sintes New Orleans

Budgets and Levies Filed Saturday in Pontotoc County

Budgets for 1935-36 approved by the Pontotoc county excise board were taken to the state tax commission in Oklahoma City by deputy county clerk Willard Anderson. The filing starts a 40 day protest period against levies with December end. protests will be handled by the commission. The budgets cover Pontotoc county Ada Roff Francis Stones Allen and all local school districts. County treasurer Fred McCoy will soon announce tax payment time for 1955-56 taxes.

Pontotoc County Allen Fred McCoy

Welfare Board to Meet on Indigent Unemployables Relief Plan

Oklahoma City Oct 8 The Pi A conference of county welfare board members will convene soon at the state capitol to map plans for aiding indigent unemployables after federal relief ends. Governor Marland announced the talks will include county officials and the state welfare board. An exact date was not set. The state commission allocated 95000 dollars, four cents per capita, to counties to supplement October relief funds, unchanged from September.

Oklahoma City State Capitol Marland State Welfare Board State Board

Will Rogers Body May Not Return To Chelsea

Oct 5 in Chelsea Oklahoma the sister of Will Rogers says the humorist may not be brought back from a California mausoleum for burial. Mrs Tom McSpadden states Rogers and his family will likely stay in California and visit Chelsea rarely.

Chelsea Okla Will Rogers California Tom McSpadden Humorist Rogers Mrs. McSpadden

Priceless Books Prized by Early Kings and Popes

Records note that early kings and popes valued rare books at the weight of gold due to their high quality and rarity. The luxury items bore immense worth and symbolized status and learning across medieval courts.

Ada Flower Show Set For October 15 at Christian Church

Ada's annual fall Flower Show will be held Tuesday afternoon and night October 15 at the Christian church. The event is sponsored by the Flower clubs of Ada and has long drawn displays of flowering beauty and visitors. The seed exchange will run in connection with the show offering a trade or exchange for seeds bulbs or slips using surplus plants. More details will follow in The Ada News.

Christian Church Ada The Ada News

Rooseveltsons survive car crash near East Boston airport

James and John Roosevelt, sons of the president, were in a car that collided with a train in East Boston. John, driving, swerved to avoid the train and the car was wedged against a post. Both were taken to Peter Brent Gingham hospital with no injuries reported. William Norton, the train operator, stopped the train. A crowd formed to loot the wreck before police intervened and the car was towed. John said he did not see gates across the road. Norton said he hit brakes on seeing them.

Boston James John Roosevelt East Boston Peter Brent Gingham John William J. Norton

Aged Woman Wanders, Is Found Near Holdenville

Mrs. S. S. Duncan, about 60, missing since early afternoon, wandered from her son in law C. A. Stozier’s home. She was found late today a mile and a half west of Holdenville in a night dress, with scratches and minor bruises but no serious injuries, doctors said.

Holdenville Duncan C. A. Stozier Tom Adams

Wives Granted Equal Footing Under Swedish Marriage Law

An ordinance or reform in Sweden places wives on equal footing with husbands under the new marriage law. The change signals gender parity in marital rights and responsibilities, aligning Sweden with broader movements for legal equality.

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