Ethiopia Reports Minor Success Against Invaders
A commander on the Northern Front states Ethiopian forces have made a minor advance against Italian troops. The report notes improved pressure on the Italian right flank as operations continue.
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1935
Page
6
Ethiopians Claim Early Success Against Italians on Northern Front
Ras Seyoum reports three Ethiopian forces pushing the Italian right flank with aims toward the Setit river and Eritrea border. Ethiopian rumors of Eritrean incursions, poison gas use, and captures are denied as Addis Ababa braces for further fighting and evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Addis Ababa
Rasseyvoum
Eritrea
Aduwa
Edagahamus
Dedjazmatehiaile Selassie
Ras Seyoutin
Dedjazmatch Haile Selassie
Luizi Vinci-Gigliucci
Legation
Rome
Leasue of Nations
Hail Selassie
Haile Selassie
Geneva
Pire
League
Magalo
Wenvya
Negradas Yesus
Asmara
King of Kings
League of Nations
Italians Dominate Large Ethiopian Front in Oct War Move
Italian forces on the northern front reportedly ruled a rich Ethiopian region as large as Rhode Island and Delaware combined. The domination extends about 60 miles deep along a 6 mile front covering 1,600 square miles, with a correspondent noting a 25 mile reach in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rhode Island
Delaware
Italian Lieutenant Falls in Ethiopian Push Memorialized
Comrades today piled a round cairn of stones on a hilltop to honor the first Italian soldier killed in the Ethiopian campaign. Italian officers said the young lieutenant led native troops building a bridge when Ethiopian forces fired from a hillside and he fell after giving the charge order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethiopia
Market Report Oklahoma City Cattle and Hogs Up Strong
Oklahoma City markets show cattle and hogs advancing with cattle across killing classes high as much as 25 cents. Slaughter steers yearlings and fat beef cows gain, hogs trend 10 cents higher with top values near 10 50 for small lots and 9 50 to 10 25 for middle weights. Sheep fat lambs rise with tops near 9 00 and mid grades 7 90 to 8 90.
Market Report Kansas City Livestock Prices Oct 9
Hogs 2,000 head direct 180-250 lb mostly 10.40-10.69. top 19.65 for choice 200-240 lb. Heavier 280-310 lb 10.00-10.25. Sows 6.65-9.10. Cattle 7,000. calves 1,200. steers and heifers steady to strong. light weight top 11.00. natives 10.00-10.75. Stockers and feeders steady. cows 4.25-5.25. cutters 4.25. Sheep 6,500. lambs 235-560 higher. Colorado range lambs 10.00. natives 9.59. most trades up to 9.35-9.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
U. S
Kansas City
U. Ss. Dept. Agr
Colorado Range
Poultry market notes from Chicago prices per pound
Chicago traders report varying prices for poultry and eggs with ranges for hens, chickens, turkeys and ducks. Included are weights and regional quotes such as Rock Springs and colored stock, with turkey and duck figures and cheese pricing also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Leshorn
Rock Springs
Rock Brokers
Ceese
Chicago Market Report Shows Creamery Prices Steady
Chicago prices for creamery products end with a 92 score while overall trading stays steady. The report lists various grade categories with mixed results, noting extras and firsts leading to modest changes and no overall price shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
E Creamery-Spécain
Potato market report shows varied U S and state apple pricing
Chicago October market summary lists U S Department data on potato shipments and prices for Idaho russets Wisconsin round whites North Dakota cobblers Red River Ohios and Colorado Me- Wires. Price ranges include No 1 1 35 to 1 50 for Idaho early grade and 0 90 to 1 05 for some Bliss varieties with overall demand described as slow and supplies ample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Perent Idaho
Wisconsin
U. S
Bliss
North Dakota Cobblers
Red River
Rain reports lift wheat prices in U S trading
Chicago agents report urgent rain needs in northwestern wheat belt boosting prices while general rains could aid crops nationwide. Subsoil moisture remains deficient across Kansas and Dec wheat closed 1 0 to 3 4 cents lower, corn markets noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Kansas
Fall in Prices and Provisions Reported
The note records declines in oats from 1-8 to 1-4 and provisions dropping 12 to as cents, with a 5-8 to 11-8 shift and 5-3 to 3-4 changes noted for December 1. It presents a compact snapshot of farm commodity movements and cost adjustments.
Grain Prices In Chicago Market Report
Spot grain prices from Chicago show No. 3 red cash wheat at 1.09 and No. 4 mixed corn at 6 with No. 2 white oats at 33.5 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cotton futures steady as market tightens after Geneva developments
New York on Oct 9 reported a quieter session with cotton futures showing steadier tone despite early buying and covering. After a brief rally to 11.95, prices eased to about 10.99 with mid afternoon gains of a few points, and the market closed steady. Spot middling cotton held at 11.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Geneva
Ee Oe
Cei Eis Hse
Spot Cotton Prices in New Orleans on October 9
Spot cotton closed quiet and unchanged in New Orleans. Sales reached 3,048 bales with low mid dling at 10.56 cents and middling at 11.16 cents. Good middling priced at 11.66 cents, with receipts of 6,90 and stock at 671,017.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
New Orleans Cotton Futures End Slightly Higher
Oct futures edged up as the market closed steady at a net increase of 2 to 1 point. Prices for Dec, Mar, May, and Jul contracts moved within narrow ranges with slight gains and losses, reflecting cautious trading in the busy harvest period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Contour ridges aid pasture yields via soil moisture control
In Stillwater Ray E. Penn of the Soil Conservation Service explains contour ridges on pastures boost grass yields by conserving moisture and reducing erosion. Ridges should be built in fall and winter to prepare seedbeds for spring grasses. spacing varies 16 to 30 feet based on slope and erosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray E. Penn
Soil Conservation Service
Penn
Losinger Backs Wet Proposal In Oklahoma Prohibition Debate
Oklahoma City reports leaders for dry and wet camps urged voting on a repeal measure amid war conditions. W L Losinger, state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, pressed for a vote on the proposal in its current form. Hotel men support repeal efforts while Gov. Marland objects to a measure that merely repeals the dry law without regulatory provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
W. Dd. Losinger
Anti-Saloon League
Dan James
E. W. Markcr
Marland
Losincer
League Assembly to study sanctions commission creation
Geneva October 9 The steering committee of the League of Nations assembly decides to recommend forming a sanctions commission to coordinate the league council and assembly. Dr Edward Benes notes quiet members imply agreement with the six member report against Italy for war with Ethiopia. Baron Aloisi urges open debate as Laval and Eden plan to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Geneva
League of Nations Assembly
League Council
Assembly
Italy
Ethiopia
Council
Committee of Six
League
Edward Benes
Czechoslovakia
Baron Pompeo Aloisi
Army star Terry Craig sparks 14 to 0 victory over William & Mary
Terry Craig from Pauls Valley Oklahoma starred for Army as they defeated William and Mary 14 to 0 in the opening 1955 game. Craig carried repeatedly and scored a touchdown after halftime while replacing Nazzaro and aiding the Cadets with key runs, passes, and a late scoring sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Jim Terry Craig
Pauls Valley
Okla
Army
William Or Mary
Virginia
U. S. Military Academy
Navy
Virginia Indians
Craig
Joe Nazzaro
Nazzaro
Marland to Call Special Election in December
Oklahoma Governor E W Marland announced plans for a December special election to vote on an expanded homestead tax exemption. A repeal of the prohibition law and liquor control measures could also be on the ballot if initiated. The plan includes funding for the second election and coordination with the state tax commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
E. W. Marland
Tax Commission
Marland
State Board of Equalization
Ad Valorm Tax Division
H. L. McCracken
State Tax Commission
W. J. Losinger
Anti-Saloon League
H. T. Laughbaum
Terry Craig A Tiger Pass Thrower At East Central
Terry Craig played for East Central during 1932 to 1954 and was a regular at kickfield for the Tigers in 1952 and 1955. He earned state wide recognition as a pass thrower while with the Tigers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Craig
East Central
Tiger
Craig
Tigers
Oil Lease Sales Probed by Officials in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City reports that postal inspectors and Justice Department agents are investigating alleged bonus oil lease sales by several Oklahoma oil companies. The inquiry, announced today, concerns potential total not yet determined losses or profits in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Raymond A. Griffith
Department of Justice
Oklahoma
Ghosts Kept From Walking by Cutting Toes in Some Lands
A historical note describes a practice where the toes of the dead were severed to prevent their ghosts from walking in certain semi civil areas. The remark highlights cultural beliefs influencing burial rites.
Prohibition Critics Rally Against Liquor in Rooms
James warns that repealing restrictions will erase prohibition and allow unrestricted liquor sales. He argues hotels fear a system where customers buy a bottle and drink in their rooms, insisting it keeps drinkers out of hotel rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Marriage of Local Couple Announced
Mr. and Mrs. Rh. D. Bradley of Marlow Oklahoma announce the marriage of their daughter Bonnie Bell to J. V. Norwood son of Mr. and Mrs. Pink Norwood of Ada Oklahoma. The ceremony occurred Monday evening at 590 o clock at the Nazarene parsonage in Ada Rev Haley Messer officiated. The bride was maid of honor Geraldine McNair was the best. The couple will reside in Ada where Norwood is employed by Kinsey Grocery Co. Present were both families and close friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rh. D. Bradley
Marlow
Okla
Bonnie Bell
J. V. Norwood
Pink Norwood
Ada
the Nazarene Parsonage
Haley Messer
Geraldene McNair
Calvin Norwood
Marlow High School
East Central Teacher's College
Norwood
Madill Hich School
Murray
Bethany Peniel Colleges
Kinsey’s Grocery Company
Calvin
Geraldine McNair
Kathryn Jones
Lam Jones
Thelma Massen Gale Weds T H Palmer in Nonawa
Thelma Massen Gale, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Massen gale of 601 E Sixteenth, married T H Palmer in a September 28 ceremony in Nonawa conducted by Rev Madison Ford. The couple were attended by E P Perkins and the bride is a Fast Central State Teachers college alumna now with Southwestern Bell, while Palmer works at the Broadway buffet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada High School
Broadway Buffet
Koch Hatter Nuptials Announced
Ruth Hatter and Ferdinand Koch of Roff wed on Sunday afternoon September 29 at 6 30 in Frisco at the home of Mr and Mrs J A Stevens with Rev C B Holland officiating a reception followed the ceremony followed by guests including Mr and Mrs Lee Key and son of Hickory and Mr and Mrs Vester Meharg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Hatter
Ferdinand Koch
Roff
J. A. Stevens
Frisco
C. B. Holland
Methodist Church
South
Lee Key
Hickor
Vester Meharg
Potato Tax Law To Be Enforced In Hearings
Washington reports on the second day of hearings as the agricultural adjustment administration moves toward enforcing the potato tax control law. Growers split between voluntary methods and compulsory limits aided by a 1/4 cent per pound tax on excess production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Kk. S. Campbell
Massachusetts
H. G. Zuckerman
California
United States
Zukerman
Mary Ella Lambert Dies at 39 in Stonewall Family Home
Mrs. Mary Ella Lambert, 39, died Sunday at the family home on route 1 Stone Wall. Funeral services were held Monday at 11 o clock from the home with interment in Franks cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home was in charge. Survived by husband H T Lambert and seven children Evelyn Woodrow Thelma Fannie H T Jr W H and Louise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WRS
H. T. Lambert
Mary Ella Lambert
Stonewall
Route 1
Franks Cemetery
Criswell Funeral Home
William A Flowers Dies at 65 in Ada Oklahoma
William A Flowers aged 65 died Tuesday morning at 1 o clock in an Oklahoma City hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 o clock from the First Baptist church of Ada with interment at Rosedale cemetery. He is survived by two brothers J M Flowers and C E Flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Flowers
Oklahoma City
First Baptist Church of
Ada
Rosedale Cemetery
Keith
J. M
C. E. Flowers
Mrs Lena B Stowe Dies At Ada Age 61
Mrs Lena B Stowe 61 of 507 W Fourteenth Ada died Wednesday October 9 at 2 30 am in a local hospital. Funeral services set for Thursday at 4 at Criswell Funeral Home with Rev Milo Arbuckle officiating. Burial in Rosedale Cemetery. She is survived by son Simon Stowe of Ada and brother L W Ponder of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena B. Stowe
W. Fourteenth
Criswell Funeral Home
Milo Arbuckle
Rosedale Cemetery
Stowe
Simon Stowe
Ada
L. W. Ponder
Oklahoma City PHA Reports Record Third Quarter Business
Hugh Askew associate director of the Oklahoma federal housing administration said the agency’s third quarter 1956 total business surpassed the combined totals of the first two quarters. The quarter ended Sept 30 recorded 2 056 615 in modernization and repair notes and mutual mortgage insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Hugh Askew
Oklahoma Federal Housing Administration
Askew
Debate on Press Freedom Across Eras and Regimes
A compact column discusses responsibility for wars and presses freedom under fascist regimes. It notes Mussolini and Hitler influencing print and critiques the rarity of free press worldwide while praising American press rights as vital to the people. It mentions football scoring riddles and a humorous Ada post office anecdote about aluminum pans and imagined height gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Mussolini
Hitler
United States
Car Crash Tales Blamed on The Other Driver or Speed
A reader questions the inevitability of blame in auto accidents noting many injuries are blamed on the other driver or claimed to occur at speeds near 25 miles per hour. The piece critiques common attributions and calls for clearer accident analysis.
Ada and Roff teachers weigh cross-town commutes
Austin Kidwell and Richard Swink of Roff high school ponder teaching where they live versus commuting to Ada six to eight times weekly to handle duties and see the sights. They note Ada boys less often visit Roff compared to Roff lads visiting Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Kidwell
Richard Swink
Roff
Ada
Ada subdivision uses lettered blocks in Sunrise Addition
The Sunrise Addition east of the O C A A railroad and north of Main Street is the only Ada subdivision with blocks designated by letters, while all other subdivisions use numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Ada
Memories of Old Ada High Tales From Churchill Thomas Era
The piece recalls Ada High memories with science teacher Churchill Thomas and L. J. Gregs jogging before classes to burn surplus energy. H. F. Felix and Fred Rayburn played checkers at noon in the auditorium while students note fights near fire escapes. Clifford "Sheeny" Gray is linked to confidence games among peers and hopes for more weight to join strong football teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Churchill Thomas
L. J. Gregs Ang
H. F. Felix
Fred Rayburn
Bic
Clifford “Sheeny” Gray
Barber Shops Offer Ear Clean Service in Singayere
An oddity gatherer notes barber shops in Singayere provide ear cleaning with haircuts. The writer recalls past days and doubts the trend will win favor with younger locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singayere
Bufford Howard Gets a Cup of Coffee Noted in Paper
A quirky local note highlights Bufford Howard buying a cup of coffee to earn mention in the paper. The item lists Bufford Miller Johnny Thomas Gigolo Howard Jr as a playful display of how the community values such simple gestures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bufford Howard
Bufford Miller
Johnny Thomas Gigolo Howard Jr
Night callers seek boxing results at The News office
The article notes many listeners call The News late at night to learn boxing results or prize fight outcomes. An unnamed centreman phoned around 10 PM to ask how a recent bout ended, highlighting curiosity about fighters like Louis Kaer Carnera and the interest in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Younus
Wee
Louis
Kaer
Carnera
Ada
Accident Report Cites Womans Condition As Perfectly Good
A four line AP style report quotes hospital officials describing an injured woman as perfectly good. The terse note reflects cautious optimism in the wake of a road collision. This phrasing suggests stable condition despite the crash.
Stout Women Struggle to Enter Cars After Shopping
Bystanders laughed as two stout women attempted to enter their car after shopping. Cars parked tightly on both sides blocked doors from opening wide enough, creating a humorous predicament observed by onlookers.
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