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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1936

Page

8

Statue of Liberty Rededication Marks 50th Anniversary

The article notes the Statue of Liberty is rededicated on October 28 to mark the 50th anniversary of its erection on Bedloe's Island New York. Financed by French subscriptions the statue commemorates the American Revolution and was shipped in sections to be assembled on a pedestal funded by Americans.

Bedloe’s Island New York Harbor France Bartholdi New York Liberty

Local Weather and Community Notes

Cold cloudy weather with rain. CCC campers depart for Lakeside and Phoenix Arizona including Chester Williamson Wilhlard Turner Bill Churchwell Andrew Flowers Paul Price Earnest Town send. Carlos Laughlin Robert Nickells Leroy Wilson Allen Raney join camps at Flagstaff Arizona. Miss Azalea Odom celebrated birthday. Ada show attended by Theo Scribner Alma Scribner and family. Community residents Kens Lamb Conway move in with Hatton family.

CCC Lakeside Phoenix Ariz Chester Williamson Wilhlard Turner Bill Churchwell Andrew Flowers Paul Price Earnest Townsend Gentra Hatton Prague Weldman Levi Cupps Laula Couch Odom Ada Azalea Odom Eldo Whipple Frisco Hatton Theo Scribner Alma Scribner Carlos Laughlin Robert Nickells Leroy Wilson Allen Raney Flagstaff

Reverend Cobey to Preach Sunday Night

Remember Rev. Luther Cobey will preach here Sunday night, Nov. 1. Everyone invited. Several local families spent time visiting relatives and friends through the week. Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Hopkins welcomed a baby girl born Sunday.

Luther Cobey Louise Estes Winnie Tilley Ray Hicks Lewis Choate Velma Bray W. J. Jones Joe Danley California Wanda Lee Smith Tom Roddy Fate Bowers Haskell Kite Edith Wilfong Johnnie Wilfong Grandma Roddy Nellie Roddy Chuck Hopkins

Happyland School Reopens Amid Rain Delays And Local News

The Happyland school reopened on Monday October 12 due to rain delays many crops remained unharvested. Eighth grader Raymond Robbins and seventh grader Lee Morrison returned from Mount Vernon Texas where they worked during vacation. Norma Lamb enrolled in eighth grade and Ruth Lamb in sixth grade.

Happyland Raymond Robbins Lee Morrison Mount Vernon Tex Norma Lamb Ruth Lamb Australia Naomi Rea Vaughn Mediterranean Ruby Wilson

Local Notices Call for Community Help

Mrs Ed Horton visited Tuesday evening and Mrs J W Law called Friday afternoon at the Dryden home. Reminder to attend Saturday night singing and Sunday school each Sunday. Please come and help out.

Mozelle Cavener Elvin Mitchell Rene Gideon CCC Arizona Henry Standridge McGee Oklahoma City Ruby Dryden Winona Mae Law Laurence London Frank Gideon G.W. Lamb George Standridge Edna Ward Ed Horton J. W. Law W. E. Dryden

Local Social Notes From Ada Area Saturday Night Get-Togethers

Mrs. Albert Ward and children visited her mother Mrs. Cole. Numerous neighbors visit and call on kin while church and school events proceed. rain dampens Sunday activities. Martha Sue Shue and Cassie Bray families show slow yet hopeful recoveries after illnesses and injuries. several locals move or host gatherings around the area.

Hog killing time hints at coming cool weather

My, we're having some cool weather, which reminds us that it will soon be hog killing time. David Galey visited his mother, Mrs. Josie Galey Saturday. Alpha MelIntyre spent Monday night with her sister Mrs. Grant J. S. Isaacs and daughter Miss Laura Isaacs of Maxwell called on Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Isaacs Saturday. Tommy Summers spent Monday night with John McIntyre, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Light called.

E. H Viola Isaacs Laura Isaacs Maxwell David Galey J. O. McIntyre Louis Melott Ola Mitchell Arthur Hively Jimmie Isaacs J. S. Isaacs John McIntyre Jr Paul Jeter Curtis Henry Tommy Don Summers Haskell Lane Mr. Payne Josie Galey Alpha MelIntyre Grant Isaacs Tommy Summers John McIntyre, Jr Otis Light

Hall's Hill Pie Supper Attendance Low Amid Rain

Saturday night pie supper drew a small crowd due to rain. Residents visited neighbors and friends across Hall's Hill with numerous calls Sunday night and at home gatherings throughout the weekend.

Tecumseh Man, Retired Attorney T G Cutlip, Dies at 84

Tecumseh obituary reports T G Cutlip 84 year old lawyer and father of Judge C Guy Cutlip of the Seminole superior court died at his Tecumseh home yesterday. Survived by two other sons W M Cutlip and Roy L Cutlip, both of Tecumseh.

Tecumseh T. G. Cutlip C. Guy Cutlip Seminole Superior Court W. M. Cutlip Roy L. Cutlip

Simpson Romance Not First Of King Edward's Career

New York writer Dewitt MacKenzie notes King Edward VIII had lovers before Wallis Simpson and features a history of romantic entanglements. He cites prior interests including Mrs. Dudley Ward and Lady Furness, comparing his exploits with those of Edward VII and noting public fascination with royal dalliances.

Edward VIII Wallis Simpson Dewitt MacKenzie Baltimore New York America Maryland Society Edward Mrs. Simpson England Lady Furness Thelma Morgan Reginald Vanderbilt Prince of Wales Viscount Furness Dudley Ward France Edward VII

Gasoline Demand Surges Amid Peak Oil Output

Tulsa reports an oil industry optimism as crude production hits a new peak of 3,087,855 barrels daily. Executives note sustained demand for refined products beyond normal seasonal decline and anticipate a regulated price decline soon. Marketers praise early success of Iowa plan as a factor boosting sentiment.

Tulsa Iowa

Towa plan reshapes fuel sales with direct deals to lessees

The Iowa plan allows refiners to sell directly to lessees of company owned filling stations without setting a basic retail price. Since its spread a year and a half ago in Towa it has shifted focus from gallonage growth to steady sales and profits, easing price wars that once plagued refiners.

Towa Iowa

Card of Thanks for Lu ther Britt bereavement

A note expresses sincere appreciation to friends and relatives for help and thoughtfulness during the sickness and death of husband, father and brother Luther Britt. Signed by Mrs. May Britt, Herman Britt, Mrs. Perleta Walker, Henry Britt.

Luther Britt May Britt Herman Britt Perleta Walker Henry Britt

Nervous Weak Woman Finds Relief After Cardui

Mrs Cora Sanders of Paragould Arkansas recounts regular nervous shakes and cramps that eased after one bottle of Cardui. She credits continued use for full improvement and notes giving Cardui to her daughter who also recovered. Thousands of women testify to Cardui benefits. if no benefit seek medical advice.

Cora Sanders Paragould Ark

Democracy and the New Deal Critique by Democratic Leaders

The piece argues that Democratic principles from 1932 are ignored by the current New Deal administration. It notes opposition within the party including former presidential candidates and ex-cabinet members. Oklahoma's former governor decries Roosevelt as ignorant or hypocritical and influenced by radicals and Communists.

Democrat Party Oklahoma

Fiery NRA official condemns federal disorganization

The president's administration officials denounce government disarray calling it a rat's nest of scraps snarls and tangles. They urge a prompt return to honor faith and a clear New Deal intent to avert doom.

Notable Virginia Senator Criticizes New Deal on Senate Floor

The Democratic leader from Virginia denounces the New Deal as a disgrace and warns the era will be remembered for departing from common sense and honesty. He declares he would have preferred death to witnessing the national shame.

Virginia United States Senate Ing

Former adviser critiques Roosevelt's White House impact

In a published book the president's former financial adviser calls Mr. Roosevelt dangerous and ineffective in the White House, arguing his individuality undermines leadership.

Senator Reed Attacks Roosevelt Over Constitutional Threats

Senator James A Reed of Missouri condemns Roosevelt and warns that the nation is marching away from constitutional government toward communism Bolshevism and fascism. He argues liberties vanish faster here than in Russia Germany or Italy.

Missouri Mr. Roosevelt Russia Germany

Alfred E Smith Attacks New Deal and Endorses Landon

In a October 1 1936 speech Alfred E Smith criticizes the Administration for not living up to the 1932 Chicago Democratic platform and Jeffersonian principles. He states he would be at Democratic headquarters if not aligned with the platform and urges electing Alfred M Landon as the remedy.

Washington Chicago Jefferson Democratic Alfred M. Landon

New Deal not Democratic party’s sole claim to support

In October 1936, a speaker argued about the New Deal. He stated that whatever its merits, the New Deal is not Democratic in the historical sense and has no inherent claim to support from Democrats based on party membership.

Roosevelt Nebraska Wisconsin Minnesota la Follettes Bainbridge Colby Woodrow Wilson Farmer-Labor Party

Charity politics and Roosevelt split cited by leading Democrats

The piece quotes a brilliant American thinker in American Mercury criticizing charity as a political racket and predicting vast corruption if Roosevelt wins. It notes widespread Democratic opposition to the New Deal and states Roosevelt’s support for anti-Democrat candidates in Nebraska Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Roosevelt London

Think Twice Do Democrats and patriotism divide loyalties

A political column questions whether party loyalty or opposition to radical groups should guide support. It contrasts life-long Democrats with a perception of a radical brain trust and accuses them of seizing the Democratic banner.

Democratic Party

Also Mentioned on This Page

Goddess of Liberty Paris OWL Joyce Lamb Kin Lamb Conway Walnut Grove FE Galey Albert Ward Chism Ward Cole Winston Myers Wynnewood Ossie Bray Bray A. L. Anglin Glen Wortman Sam Rankin Hubert Deatherage Edmond Ward Esther Maness Young Peoples Meeting Mize Martha Sue Shue Martha Sue Hall'’S Hill Buster Scrivner Roy Whisenhunt Jesse Earl Wofford Burt Otis Sutterfield Joe Teel Wafford Stephens Henry Teel Bill Teel Marynell Rowe Arvil Sweat Lavern Harmon Tomlins Leona Misenheimer Barbara Teel Faye Brown Lavern Tomlinson Tomlinson Bernard Nickles Luetta Teel Ruth Nickles Bill Rose Zonie Mrs. Ward The Colors Thomas Lipton Lipton Queen Victoria Keith Funeral Chapel, Inc Ada, Oklahoma Pontotoc Democracy Pontotoc County Republican Committee Democrat Mr. Roose William H. Murray Ginning Hugh Johnson Senator Carter Glass James P. Warburg James A. Reed Italy Alfred E. Smith John W. Davis Henry L. Mencken American Mercury Ators
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