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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1936
Page
6
During the week of November 9 to 13 Harry W. Miller scout executive will offer two noncredit classes for scoutmasters Elements of Scoutmastership and Principles of Scoutmastership at the East Central State Teachers College Administration building. Open to town residents and students with no fees.
In Hollis two brothers married two sisters and live in twin houses with a joint bakery. They share a bank account and keep harmony by loving, rejoicing, and sorrowing together. They say money is kept equal and purchases are mirrored to avoid jealousy.
In room 213 Science Hall the Spanish club welcomed Eleanor Waner as president and conducted roll call with animals in Spanish. Elsie Albin, Jean McArthur, and Ade Lee Edmiston planned the program. Mrs George Bowman from Tejas Honduras spoke on Honduran customs and displayed Central American goods.
A study notes that one applicant in every 5,000 advances from extra ranks to leading roles in TM motion pictures while a broader pool sees one in 25,000 reach stardom.
Oklahoma City October 17 a constitutional amendment would move Oklahoma A and M college from the state board of agriculture to a new nine member board of regents removable by impeachment or court action. Four members must be actual farmers. The plan would extend to all state agricultural colleges and keep appointees for nine year terms with governor approval. Alumni support the reform while some critique the four farmer requirement.
In Coal county drills continue to yield oil with two new wells. Magnolia No. 3 Statler NE of 28-2-7 spawned an Oil Creek sand section producing 325 barrels in 24 hours after deepening. Delaney et al No. 1 Sawyer SW of 7-1-8 showed oil in a second sand after core work. Sinclair et al No. 1 Powers Lancaster in 10-1S-2E near Davis found oil in the Hunton lime at 2,970 feet.
Rome reports a sharp decline in Italian marriages through 1955 despite Il Duce's push for larger families and subsidies. The rate fell from 9.6 per thousand in 1922 to 7.7 in 1935, trailing France Germany Poland and Britain, with explanations citing later marriages and older brides reducing birth volumes.
Centrahoma plans a government gymnasium and auditorium on two streets to allow parking and host games, plays, and public functions with completion aimed before May 1937 graduation. Superintendent A V Kern says US President approved the project.
Oklahoma City reports the appointment of an all Indian campaign committee led by Sam Rattler to mobilize Indian voters for Roosevelt and the Democratic ticket. The group will work with state and county committees, form Indian clubs in every county, and educate voters on issues. Notable members in Pontotoc County include George Burris as chairman and Ada residents such as Jessie Hume Joe Hayes Frank Bourland J. C. Walker Sr Walter Harris Claud Thompson Dawes Harland and Mrs Marie Bailey.
Oklahoma City on October 21 J F P Folan assistant state health commissioner says schools are best for children during infantile paralysis outbreaks. He backs Tulsa officials who kept classes running. He cites inspection at school and sending children home if unwell.
Dear old friend Mr W Little of Ada Oklahoma writes from a distant place sending one year’s subscription to The Ada Weekly News. He notes many old friends have passed away, expresses affection for Ada, mentions living there long ago and crops needing more rain.
The attorney general's office announced a ruling that extends the jurisdiction of a constable across the entire county, expanding authority and enforcement scope for local law enforcement.
Elzie Nickerson reports Centrahoma's 1936-67 basketball squad, led by Superintendent Horn, aims to exceed last year's conditioning and drilled plays. Horn pledges sportsmanlike play and confidence in rivals, with captains Willard Robins and Osher Johnson among the lineup.
Conviction by jury on wilful trespass for Jap Lamb yields a $15 fine and costs. Bill Cummings and Barton Cox plead guilty or are continued. several cases dismissed or continued. Sentences set for Monday or deferred. others include unlawful possession, indecent exposure, and operating a dis orderly house with various dispositions.
Sunday school attendance was strong with visits noted at the McMaster home by the Penley family and Alma Pinley, and other neighbors stopping by. Community events included a birthday party at Kenneth Kit's and a growing interest in school singing groups among Vaness high school students.
The Vanoss School Journal lists Joleeta Little as Editor and Bobby Snipes as Secretary and Treasurer with Ennick Tifeln and Fileen Tilley as Assist. Editor and Society Reporter Louise Pitt as Staff Editor Aleene Cummings as Grade Reporter Dortha Thornhill as U. S. Reporter Juanita Zumbro as Sports Reporter.
Center Ada and Vaness seniors Wendell Crossland born 1919 and Winifred Aleene Cummings born 1918 are highlighted for athletics and academics. Crossland aims to electrical engineering and college at East Central and A M colleges. Cummings is valedictorian and longtime student reporter.
Mr. and Mrs. Bunk Pin ley hosted a day with guests while J. B. Hood visited Bennie Haggard. Mrs. Lula Lacy of Oklahoma City spent days with relatives. Miss Pete Walden and sister visited Ruby Roddy. Miss Myrtle Pinley spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Milburn Bittle. Prayer meeting every Sunday night. invite someone to attend.
The F H A club met Tuesday to plan future activities and elect an entertainment committee headed by Eunice Tiffin with assistants Bobby Lou Snipes and Eileen Tilley. They discussed the F H A and F F A banquet but left specifics undecided.
At the latest meeting Jamita Murphy presented a current event while members discussed a talk titled The Solar Eclipse at Midnight and The Direction of Shadows. The group noted the differing shadows in North America and South America as the topic's key point.
Sophomore reporter Juanita Zumbro introduces a junior topic for the sophomore class news. Leonard Soloman asked the teacher in Physical Geography what the equinox was but asked about the Electrolux instead. Joe Martin explained hogs here shed fat in winter unlike northern states.
In a study hall report Miss Coe graded an English Literature exam asking for Chaucer's title. A student answered Saucer gained the title of Father of English Poetry. Mr McAnally’s music pupil joked about a test question, saying he had made a flat.
Mike McDaniels achieved a 90 straight at the Ada Skeet and Gun club shoot as over 800 shells exploded Wednesday afternoon. A big event is planned Sunday with Shawnee and Seminole shooters and Billie Clayton to demonstrate clay target skills at the course north of the city.
The Fast Central band reorganized with renewed interest and will travel by bus to Byars school house to perform at the dedication of the new building. Under Charlie Joe Stone and Dwight Morelock directing, the group will play marches and concert numbers after speeches in a multi part program.
A Seminole superior court jury found Elijah Lawson, 63, guilty of manslaughter for the January shooting of neighbor Mrs. Ran Stills. Lawson, who said the shotgun discharged accidentally, was recommended a four year sentence. The incident occurred as Stills stood in her doorway, 66 feet from the home.
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