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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1934

Page

8

Prom Thursday visitors from Des Moines and Kansas City

Weston M Cain of Des Moines Iowa and Allen N Weston of Kansas City Missouri were Ada visitors. Cain is the son of Estelle M Cain and Weston is Cain's brother. Mrs Paul Waner, visiting here, left for St Louis to meet Paul. They are attending the world series Detroit and St Louis.

Weston M. Cain Les Moines, Jr Allen N. Weston Kansas City, Mo Ada Mr. Cain Estelle M. Cain South Stockton Mr. Weston Cain Paul Waner St. Louis Paul Detroit

Ardmore Doctor Visits Ada As Legion Auxiliary Leaders Return

Dr. Maurice Gordon of Ardmore visited Ada to see friends. He is the son of Dr. J. M. Gordon former president of East Central State Teachers College. Mrs. Charles Stone president and Mrs. Alvis Jones secretary of the American Legion Auxiliary here returned from Oklahoma City after attending a state conference at thepilmore hotel Monday.

Maurice Gordon Ardmore Ada J. M. Gordon East Central State Teachers’ College Charles Stone American Legion Alvis Jones Oklahoma City American Legion Auxiliary Piltmore Hotel

Visit of Shreveport Couple to Ada Parents

Mr and Mrs Serman Sharum of Shreveport Louisiana arrived in Ada on Thursday evening for several days visit with Mrs Sharums parents Mr and Mrs T M Price at 110 LC Eighth, Ada.

Prom Pridas Serman Sharum Shreveport Ada

Bennett Brothers Visit in Memphis Texas

Joe D. Bennett and Joe D. Bennett Jr. of Memphis Texas are visiting Mr Bennett's brother Edd Bennett and sister Mrs M F West at his residence.

Joe D. Bennett Joe D. Bennett Jr Memphis, Texas Mr Bennett Edd Bennett M. F. West

Nave and Finley Couples Attend World Series in St Louis

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Nave and Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Finley left Wednesday afternoon for St. Louis Missouri to attend the world series event and support their teams.

W. A. Nave F. L. Finley St. Louis Mo

Mrs Dale Rogers Visits Seminole Family Over Weekend

Mrs Dale Rogers of Seminole is spending the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs C Floyd at 721 E Ninth.

Dale Rogers Seminole Mrs. C. Floyd

St Louis man Rob Bowles visits Ada for relatives and business

Rob Bowles, employed in St. Louis Oklahoma, travelled to Ada on Thursday to visit relatives and handle personal business.

Rob Bowles St. Louis Okla Ada

Feldman Family Opens Central Market in Ada

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Feldman and daughter Paula Rae relocated from Tulsa to Ada. Feldman owns the new Central Market and they reside at 4094 S. Rennie.

Maurice Feldman Paula Rae Ada Tulsa

Mrs Cullins Undergoes Tonsillectomy In Ada Hospital

Mrs T O Cullins of 901 East Twelfth underwent a tonsillectomy at Ada hospital Saturday morning according to local health notes.

T. O. Cullins East Twelfth Ada Hospital

Henry D Johnson Goes to Huntsville for Visit

Henry D. Johnson departed Friday afternoon for Huntsville Texas for an extended visit with his uncle.

Henry D. Johnson Huntsville Texas

Mrs Ed B Glasscock Leaves for Crescent Home

Mrs. Ed B. Glasscock and her young son Don Albert departed Saturday for Crescent after a two week visit with Mrs. Glasscock's mother Mrs. A. B. Lewis at 601 East Eighth Street.

Ed B. Glasscock Don Albert Crescent

Miss Clara Watson Visits Ada as Guest of Friends

Miss Clara Watson, a teacher at Francis, traveled to Ada Saturday to visit with friends and be hosted as a guest.

Clara Watson Francis Ada

Alf Hardage Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Alf Hardage underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Sage clinic Saturday morning. His condition is reported satisfactory.

Alf Hardage Sage Clinic

Extradition Asked in Lindbergh Case for Hauptmann Trial

New Jersey Governor Moore informed Governor Lehman that extradition papers for Bruno Richard Hauptmann would be delivered to New York for trial on the Lindbergh Jr murder indictment. Grand jury proceedings in Flemington examined ransom notes, handwriting, wood chisel, and other evidence before issuing the murder indictment. Armistice Day ceremonies and Norman Howard post American Legion activities were also planned in Ada with a large parade and membership drive.

New York Herbert H. Lehman A. Harry Moore New Jersey Bruno Richard Hauptmann Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr Flemington White House Sourland Hill Col. Lindbergh Hauptmann Lindbergh Charles E. Mitchell Mercer County Arthur Keehler Bronx Norman Howard Post American Legion National Guard Ada Roff and Allen C. C. Harberson Bartlesville Post Stonewall Roff Paul Young Sam Grant Chas. Johnson Claude Sturdivant C. L Boiles E. Trippe E. P. Goforth A. B. Sarg Paul Norrell Chas. Lipscomb Reg T. Keirsey John S. Kemp W. M. Emanuel Yron J. Sledge Roger King Roy A. McDonald M. M. Webster Roy Givens D. W. Thomas P. E. Richmond Chas. Pate Leonard Summers Lee Fine Hickory Tom Leer Rt. 4 B. G. Howard Bill Cantrell Harmon Ebey N. L. Grady Harry Lundgaard W. S. Bagley Hugh Taylor Harold Constant W. P. Armstrong Abe Pollock J. B. Marsh R. B. Evans W. H. Mundy J. W. Sweatt WC. Pritchett H. W. Craughn Bill Nave Wayne Wheelock

Lindbergh kidnaping case indicts Hauptmann for murder

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh identified Bruno Richard Hauptmann by voice as the man heard in the Bronx cemetery before the ransom payment. A Hunterdon County grand jury indicted Hauptmann for murder, setting the stage for New Jersey extradition requests to New York authorities.

Trenton N. J Bronx Charles A. Lindbergh Bruno Richard Hauptmann Col. Lindbergh Raymond H. Norman Sehwarzkopf New Jersey State Police Hunterdon County Hauptmann Lindbergh Sehwarzkopf Grand Juros New York John F. Condon Hunterdon Moore New Jersey Lehman

Miss Shirley Arrives in Ada for Ten Day Visit

Miss Juanita Shirley of Tahina arrives in Ada for a ten day visit with her mother Mrs J A Shirley at 824 East Twelfth.

Juanita Shirley Talihina Ada J. A. Shirley East Twelfth

Bray of Kansas City Visits Town This Weekend

W. Co. Bray from Kansas City Missouri is spending the weekend here visiting friends and attending to business interests.

W. Co. Bray Kansas City, Mo

Miss Elizabeth McCleary Undergoes Tonsillectomy at Sugg Clinic

Miss Elizabeth McCleary of 816 East Sixteenth underwent a tonsillectomy at the Sugg clinic Saturday morning.

Elizabeth McCleary East Sixteenth Sugg Clinic

Ada Weekend Visit Ties Florence Gibson to Pampa Guest

Miss Florence Gibson a Tiawah school teacher and her mother formerly Ada residents now in Claremore spend the weekend in Ada with guest Mr Ligon of Pampa Texas.

Florence Gibson Ada Claremore Miss Gibson Tiawah Ligon Pampa Texas

Mrs Clarence Gray To Teach In Oklahoma This Winter

Mrs. Clarence Gray and her son John Jr depart Saturday for Kene fick Oklahoma where Mrs Gray will teach during the winter season.

Clarence Gray John Jr Kenefick Okla Gray

Miss Vera Young Returns Home From Roff Visit

Miss Vera Young has returned to her home in Roff after spending several days here as a guest of friends.

Vera Young Roff

Mrs. F H McKeel Visits Friends in Ada Saturday

Mrs. F H McKeel of Stonewall visited friends and shopped in Ada on Saturday, continuing social ties in the area.

F. H. McKeel Stonewall Ada

Mrs Pollock Returns From Ada Visit

Mrs W Pollock has returned after several days in Ada with her daughter Mrs Bill Crass.

W. Pollock Roff Ada Bill Crass

Delaney Returns From St Louis After World Series Visit

W A Delaney returned today from St Louis Missouri where he attended the World Series and conducted business.

W. A. Delaney St. Louis

Clara Mae Smith Undergoes Emergency Appendix Operation

Clara Mae Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs George Smith of Franks had an emergency operation for ruptured appendix this morning at the Sugg clinic. Her condition is reported satisfactory. The Smiths are in New Mexico visiting.

Clara Mae Smith George Smith Franks Sugg Clinic

Browall and Bowman Wedding Attended by Browall Family

Mrs. Mabel Browall and Miss Faye Gladwill returned from Zanesville Ohio where they attended the wedding of Mrs. Browall's son Carl and Miss Mary Elizabeth Bowman.

Mabel Browall Faye Gladwill Zanesville, Ohio

Mrs Foster McSwain Improves After Recent Operation

Mrs Foster McSwain, who underwent an operation recently, is reported improving rapidly as she recovers.

Foster McSwain

Ada couple returns from coast two months away

Mr and Mrs tandol Jones return to Ada after spending two months in Chicago and Los Angeles. They visited Mrs Jones aunt Miss Charlotte during their trip.

Tandol Jones Ada Chicago Los Angeles Calif California

Randol at El Rancho Soper

Mr and Mrs Jones live at 709 East Seventeenth. Mrs Jones is the former Miss Virginia Colvin, daughter of Mrs Icie Colvin.

Randol el Rancho Soper Jones East Seventeenth Virginia Colvin Icie Colvin

Birthday salute to Capt J C Cates veteran of civil war

Capt J C Cates observed his 94th birthday on Sunday. born during Martin Van Buren's presidency, he has witnessed much of U S history. a Confederate soldier, he remained active in veterans affairs and is a pioneer of Pontotoc County, serving as its first treasurer at statehood.

J. C. Cates Martin van Buren United States Veterans’ Organization Pontotoc County

Mrs. C F Billings Visits Friends in Ada

Mrs. C F Billings of Stonewall spent Monday afternoon visiting friends and shopping in Ada.

Mrs J W Murphy Visits Ada as Guest of Friends

Mrs J W Murphy of Stone Wall visited Ada on Monday as a guest of friends.

J. W. Murphy of Stonewall Ada

Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Visit Ada for Texas Business and Calls

Mr. and Mrs. John Lucas of Littlefield Texas are in Ada this week to attend to business interests and visit friends.

John Lucas Littlefield Texas Ada

Ada welcomes visiting couple after October 4 Duncan Falls nuptials

Mr and Mrs Cari Trowall whose marriage occurred October 4 in Duncan Falls Ohio arrived in Ada Tuesday evening Judge W C Edwards United States Court Commissioner attended federal court at Ardmore Monday.

Cari Trowall Duncan Falls Ohio Ada W. C. Edwards United States Court Ardmore

Harbert Heads to Sulphur to Visit Sister

B C Harbert departed today for Sulphur to visit his sister who lives there.

B. C. Harbert

Samuels Crim wed at Church of Christ in Ada

Miss Wilda Crim and Mr George Henry Samuels were married Sunday evening at the Church of Christ with only Miss Louise Magness of Ada and Mr Eddie Cox of Coalgate present. After a brief honeymoon in Tulsa they will reside in Coalgate where Samuels works at the Hudson store.

Samuels Crim Wilda Crim George Henry Samuels Church of Christ Louise Magness Ada Eddie Cox Coalgate Tulsa

Bryant Reeves Tie The Knot In Local Ceremony

Miss Alma Bryant daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Bryant 408 West Sixteenth and Mr Everett Reeves were married here Saturday evening at 7 30 o clock Rev Hoggett officiating Reeves is associated in business with his brother at Neelys Grocery Market

Alma Bryant J. J. Bryant West Sixteenth Everett Reeves Rev. Hoggett Reeves Neely’s Grocery & Market

PUTLFA OFFERS LAN TO AID EX-CONVICTS

Oklahoma City reports C. E. B. Cutler, state pardon and parole official, proposed creation of a non profit corporation to aid ex convicts with a new start. He committed the first contribution to the plan noting that 93 percent of released inmates do not return to prison and seeking to prevent the seven percent from becoming repeaters.

Putlfa Lan Oklahoma City C. E. B. Cutler Cutler State Penitentiary

Greatest returns for the amount invested

Local classifieds advertise strong value in investments and savings opportunities. Listings highlight frugal options, affordable products, and practical deals aimed at maximizing buyer value and long term financial efficiency.

St Louis Cardinals Triumph In One Sided World Series Final

In Detroit on October 9 the Cardinals beat the Tigers 11 to 0 to win the World Series four games to three. Dizzy Dean pitched brilliantly as St Louis exploded for seven runs in the third inning. Medwick was ejected in the sixth after a fight among left field bleachers.

Navin Tield Detroit St. Louis Cardinals Dizzy Dean Cards Landis Medwick Cardinal Rothrock J. Dean Frisch Delancey Fox Durocher Martin Owen Gehringer Greenberg St. Louis Auker Hogsett Orsatti Marberry Corsatti Gu Louis Aj Risch Ullis Allins Porsatti Petroit Cochrane Goslin Marberis Kha Walker Rowdel Marberey Louis See Collins J Dean Martin Louis Starhead

Collier to Tour Oklahoma Indian Reservations in Oct

Commissioner John Collier and Senator Elmer Thomas plan a tour of Oklahoma reservations visiting Tulsa Muskogee Miami Pawhuska Pawnee and Shawnee to assess Indians views on the Indian Reorganization Act and self determination amid claims Oklahoma delegations barred federal protection since 1907. Indians on thirty reservations vote October 27 on accepting the act.

Washington John Collier Commissioner of Indian Affairs Oklahoma Elmer Thomas Tulsa Thomas Collier Muskogee Miami Pawhuska Pawnee Shawnee

Yugoslavia Names Boy King Peter II in Crisis

Belgrade reports the government proclaims Veter is king with regency as Croatians flee the border amid fears of reprisals. Parliament to convene for oath of allegiance while a mourning nation drapes public buildings and honors pour in from world leaders.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Peter II Alexander Veter Croatia Roosevelt Pope Ftetrus Kelemen Tomo Misha Kelemen Mirko Neudorfer Neudorfer Zlatar Augusta Misha Ustasha Peter JJ England Zagreb Paul Stankovitch Janterovitch

Edwards Convicted in Slaying of Freda McKechnie

Robert Allen Edwards, 21, a surveyor and self styled “lady's man,” is found guilty of murdering his sweetheart Freda McKechnie, a telephone operator, in Harvey's Lake. Luzerne County jury recommends death by electric chair, verdict delivered after eight hours of deliberation. Defense plans appeal within four days. sentencing to follow after week of October 29.

Wilkes-Barre Robert Allen Edwards Freda McKechnie Luzerne County Tat Edwards Edwards Sweethead Margaret L. Crain Colle Freda Harvey's Lake Ca‘d Thomasm. Lewis William A. Valentine Valentine Pss Conics

Pioneer oil partners expand holdings in Ada area

No 1 and Tulsa associate Sam Miller built a sizable oil stake and began the pioneer path in the field. Mr King arrived from Alabama in 1990 to Center, then Ada, now overseeing a hilltop home project south of Ada. He recently bought I M King’s residence adjoining the development. He has not

Tulsa Sam Miller Pioneer Mr. King Alabama Center Ada Delaney King I. M. King

Tulsa Pipe Veteran Mr Miller Weighs Remodeling Plans

Tulsa metals figure Mr Miller, a veteran pipe fitter and member of a local trio, is widely known for his numerous acquaintances and well wishes as he considers remodeling versus building plans.

Miller Tulsa

Clarence Owensby ex marshal dies in Fort Smith Arkansas

Clarence Owensby Sr former Fort Smith marshal and bodyguard to Cherokee Bill dies after a long illness at his home in Fort Smith Arkansas. He once guarded outlaws during Judge Isaac Parker era and helped supervise Buck gang executions. He is survived by a widow a daughter a son and an adopted son.

Fort Smith Ark Clarence Owensby Sr Isaac C. Parker Owensby Hell On the Border Buck Judge Parker

Sooners Win Owen Field in Norman

The Centenary gentlemen were defeated by the Oklahoma Sooners 0 to 7 at Owen Field. Jeff Coker, OU end, recovered Crowther’s punt for the decisive score in the final quarter.

Owen Field Norman Centenary Gentlemen University of Oklahoma Sooners Jeff Coker Oklahoma Crowther

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Ransom Tryst Supreme Court Trenchard Bruno Hauptmann Charles Lindbergh, Jr Sourland Hills Jersey Bronx County Clyde Puckett Noah DeVault Muskogee Hospital John C. Willis University Hospital Albert Ford George C. Jones Sulphur Hospital Vergil Shook O. C. DeMoss Jesse Day C. F. Billings Reeves-Bryant Tigtng Dizzy Blanks Tiger Hurlers Anthony Featuring Green Coats Oxfords East Main Cathin Edwards Shot Pennsylvania Clarence Owenby Sooners
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