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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1932

Page

5

Oklahoma Governor and Court Clash over Wilcox Well Proration

Oklahoma City October 12 Governor William H Murray and the Oklahoma supreme court remained at odds over the military shutdown of the H F Wilcox Oil and Gas company well. The court denied prorations attorneys bid to vacate a 5000 supersedeas bond order allowing opening pending appeal while upholding conservation law validity. Murray signaled willingness to enforce the law if needed.

Oklahoma City William H. Murray Oklahoma Supreme Court Odde H. F. Wilcox Oil & Gas Company State Corporation Commission Wilcox Company Murray Wilco Russell Commis- Petroleum Company Commission Oll Supreme Court H. F. Wilces OU and Gas Company B. F. Lester

Tiger Must Face as Guilt Charge

Charges of assault with a sharp weapon were filed today against Noah Ticer, an Indian resident of Seminole County, for allegedly wounding Watson Shields with a pocket knife near Steedman Monday afternoon. Shields was treated at a local hospital. Arraignment was arranged through Ticer's attorney, with a preliminary hearing set for Wednesday, October 19, in Cecil 5 Deal’s justice court.

Chares Noah Ticer Seminole County Watson Shields Steedman Shields Tiser Justice Court Cecil Deal

Chit Sleeve Exchange Pranted State Charter

An organization named the shirt sleeve exchange, formed to swap labor for produce rent and clothing, was incorporated today by Oklahoma City Secretary of State Sneed. Officers include Ss H. Colwick president F E Welker and Ernest Chamberlain, with plans to recruit over 7000 unemployed locals. The group will canvass for clothing food and work and issue script to pay for labor. Script may be used to hire workers for fencing plowing and repairs.

Oklahoma City Shirt Sleeve Exchange Sneed Ss. H. Colwick F. E. Welker Ernest Chamberlain Chamberlain

Missouri NuMmine Dies of Injuries

Francisa M. Wilson, a Missouri Democrat, died from injuries sustained in an incident. Funeral arrangements were not immediately released.

Missouri Nummine

William Waldorf Dies. Funeral Friday in Criswell Home

William Waldorf aged 80 died Wednesday at his daughter's home Mrs. J J Thomson 1203 South Johnston. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 in the chapel of Criswell Funeral Home Rev Leslie G Smyth officiating. Interment will be in Lincoln Nebraska with his daughter and Mr Thomson accompanying the body. He is survived by his widow three daughters and two sons including Lelia Waldorf Lincoln Neb A D McKee Los Angeles Calif Thomson of Ada and sons Lauren Waldorf Los Angeles and Fred Waldorf Wyoming.

William Waldorf J. J. Thomson South Johnston Criswell Funeral Home Leslie G. Smyth Lincoln Neb Thomson Highway 48 South

Mrs Martha Elizabeth Sherman Dead in Ada

Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Sherman died at home 921 E Fourteenth Wednesday at 1 25 PM Funeral services were held at First Methodist Thursday at 430 PM with Rev W L Blackburn and Rev Leslie Smyth officiating Burial was in Tosedale Cemetery Hudson Keithe Funeral Home in charge She had lived in Ada 20 years and survived by four daughters Iola Payne E F Graham Della Sherman Ada Donna Nelson Muskogee and three sons Pen F and Lester Ada and C J Sherman Dallas Texas

Martha Elizabeth Sherman Hime First Methodist Church W. L. Blackburn Leslie G. Smyth Tosedale Hudson-Keith Sherman Ada Iola Payne E. FE. Graham Della Sherman Donna Nelson Muskogee Pen F. and Lester Sherman C. J. Sherman Dallas Texas

Three Infant Babies Die in Portland Park Home

Mr and Mrs F T Smith of Portland Park mourn the death of three infant children who died October 6 at 5 p m. Funeral services were to be held at the home Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock with Criswell Funeral Home in charge and burial planned at Rosedale cemetery.

F. T. Smith Portland Park Rosedale Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home

Kennedy 25 Dies in Shawnee Hospital

James Hardy Kennedy of 600 East Fourteenth died Friday at 1 30 AM in a Shawnee hospital. Funeral services set for Saturday at 3 PM from Criswell Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, three children, his parents Mr and Mrs J W Kennedy, and several brothers and sisters.

James Hardy “Kennedy East Fourteenth Shawnee Criswell Funeral Home Rosedale Cemetery Kennedy J. W. Kennedy

Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hulsey dies in Stonewall

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hulsey died at their Stonewall home Saturday at 12 30 AM Burial was held Saturday afternoon in Stonewall cemetery with Hudson Keith Funeral Home of Charee handling arrangements Survivors include the parents and several other relatives living in Stonewall

Prem Sanday Hulsey E. C. Hulsey Stonewall Hudson-Keith Charee

Death of Center girl prompts funeral at home

The small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Henry of Center died Saturday. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home, with burial in Center Cemetery.

M. J. Henry Center Center Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home

Elizabeth Townsend 49 Percent Shares Reported

Mrs. Elizabeth Townsend is cited as owning 49 percent in a report concerning stake distribution and ownership in the local firm. The brief notes her position among investors and mentions the company context.

M. PF. Townsend Elizabeth Townsend

Townsend Widow of M F Townsend Dies at Local Hospital

The wife of M F Townsend of Van ess died Sunday at 2 15 AM in a local hospital. The Criswell Funeral Home transported the body to Sugar Grove Arkansas for services and interment. Survived by husband and seven children Willie Elsie Mahala Myrtle Archie Claude and Elois Townsend.

M. F. Townsend Vaness Sugar Grove Ark Criswell Funeral Home

George Churchwell dies at 65 near Stonewall

George Churchwell aged 65 died at his home near Stonewall. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 from the home with burial in Wilson Cemetery Pauls Valley Oklahoma Criswell Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by his widow Alice Churchwell.

George Churchwell Stonewall Wilson Cemetery Pauls Valley Okla Criswell Funeral Home Churchwell Alice Churchwell

Mrs. Catherine Mock Dies at 46 in Roff

Mrs. Catherine Mock 46 wife of W H Mock died at home 500 West Fourteenth Wednesday at 4 20 am Funeral services scheduled Thursday at 2 pm at the Methodist church in Ross Rev C B Holland to officiate Burial will be in East Hill cemetery Roff Hudson Keath Funeral Home in charge Survived by her husband and two sons Kenneth and L A Mock Mr Mock a veteran railroad man long employed by Frisco at Roff and Ada.

William Haney Mock Catherine Mock W. H. Mock West Fourteenth Methodist Ross C. B. Holland East Hill Cemetery Roff Hudson-Keith L. A. Mock Mr. Mock Frisco Ada

BiGROWO to greet veteran speaker at third Pontotoc reunion

Norman Howard, head of the American Legion post, will welcome Raymond Fields of Guthrie, Oklahoma, as he speaks at the third annual Pontotoc County veterans reunion. The event starts at 7 30 in the district courtroom with Charley Shockley’s string band providing music.

Norman Howard Post American Legion Raymond Fields Guthrie Oklahoma Fields Pontotee County District Court Room Alvis Jones Ada Legion Hall Charley Shockley Legion Ed Granger Pat Burnett Tom D. McKeown

New Wentz Well Flows 106 Barrels In First Hour

Noble county oil field reports the Wentz et al No. 1 well flowing 106 barrels in the first hour of a ten day test. Lacy Rollins No. 1 Franks derrick rising nearby as Magnolia tops leases to Hurley and Stanolind. Back pressure hinders pipeline transfer. deeper drilling may follow if Apy sand at 5,195 feet proves rewarding.

PERRY Wentz Et al Noble County Lacy Rollins Franks Magnolia H. C. Hurley Rollins Wentzwell Stanolind Et al Hubert Douglas Stanolind

Supreme Court Upheld State Oil Proration Law

Oklahoma City Oct 11 The state supreme court upheld the Oklahoma conservation law and the corporation commission’s power to enforce it denying Frank Russell’s bid to restrain wells closing overproduction. The court affirmed regulation of natural resources as necessary to prevent waste.

Russell Commission Corporation Commission Thomas G. Andrews

Murray Removes Commissioners in Oklahoma County

Governor Murray issued an executive order removing Stephens county commissioners John F. Lewis and Cc. R. Bailey after judgments for alleged breach of official bonds. A. L. McClennen was appointed to Bailey's seat and W. T. Zachary, a Marlow Democrat, was named for Lewis. Bailey is the Democratic nominee. a nonpartisan candidate may run.

Oklahoma Murray John F. Lewis Cc. R. Bailey Stephens County A. L. McClennen Bailey W. T. Zachary Marlow Lewis

Keown and Smyth Grocery Meeting Attended by Veterans

No. 3 Keown and Smyth Grocery hosts a gathering with many ex soldiers present from rural areas. Konawa and Allen Lesson posts are represented in the proceedings.

Oklahoma farmer faces murder charge in infant death

Okemah Oklahoma October 11 officers seek Harmon A Hall 22 charged with murder for fatally injuring his six month old daughter during a quarrel with his estranged wife. Hall called his wife from a country church during services then fled on foot into the woods and has not been seen since.

Okemah Okla C?t Harmon A. Hall Hall

Oklahoma supreme court orders new hearing for accused lawyers

The Oklahoma Supreme Court remanded the cases of Thomas A. Chandler and four other attorneys for further proceedings after rejecting disbarment recommendations. Chandler, a former congressman from Vinita, assisted Hazen Green of Muskogee and his son Otho in pursuing a divorce for Exie Fife, Creek Indian oil heiress, from Berlin Jackson.

Oklahoma City Board of Governors of The State Bar Thomas A. Chandler Exie Fife State Supreme Court Chandle Vinita Hazen Green Muskocee Otho Berlin Jackson

Rice Waives Arraignment in Slaying Case

Sam Rice arrested for the slaying of Buster Harris near the Canadian river low water bridge. He waived arraignment on murder and pleaded not guilty. Preliminary hearing set for Friday October 14. The rest of the item notes trees in Pittsburgh and Sharon.

Sam Rice Buster Harris Francis Canadian River

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Wells Missouri Wilson Jefferson City Kansas City Francis M. Wilson Democratic State Committee Frank G. Harris Columbia Harris Russell L. Dearmont Cape Girardeau Thomas J. Pendercast Kansas City Organization Dearmont Pendercast Pendergast Tiger Francisa M. Wilson Tram Thursden Mrs. Monk. Sherman iProm Smith James H. Kennedy Prem Swrdas Henry Bigrowo New Wentz Qupreme Court Frank Russell Russell Petroleum Company H. F. Wilcox Oil and Gas Company Wilcox Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Sharon Southland Westmoreland County Penney’s Penney Peni-Arch Oxford In Black Silk Coats Belle Isle J.C. Penney Co., Inc West Main
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