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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1935

Page

3

Pryor Mourns Death Of J Howard Langley Former Justice

Pryor honors J Howard Langley 68 former Oklahoma supreme court justice and Grand River Authority head a founder of the state constitution and advocate of hydro projects. Survived by widow Octave Brock Langley and two children James and Mrs Werren Hadley. Langley died after 11 p.m. from heart disease following a long career in law and public service. He helped secure the 1903 Mayes County courthouse and urged Pryor as a federal court seat auto. He served on the court briefly in 1931 and returned to practice before joining the Grand River Authority. Burial details not provided.

Pryor J. Howard Lanzley State Supreme Court Grand River Authority Langley McDonald County Supreme Court Murras Lancier High Court E. W. Marland Oklahoma Indian Territory Delaware County Missouri Adair Octave Brock Siloam Springs Ark Mayes County Court House Pryer Supreme Court Bench Kingz Werren Hadley James

Buffalo line rare memento seeks Oklahoma Historical Society display

An eight by ten foot buffalo hide bearing 279 Cherokee Strip Cowpunchers Association members may go to the Oklahoma Historical Society if a suitable glass case costing about 509 dollars can be provided. The hide lists members from 1889 to 1933 with death markers, shows Colonel Zack T. Miller, and features brand borders and Western scenes.

Gutrenil CLP Cherokee Strip Cowpunchers’ Association Oklahoma Historical Society Oscar E. Brewster Crescent Historical Society Brewster Cowpunchers’ Association Zack T. Miller Cherokee Strip E. W. Lenders Oklahoma City Association Roger Glenn Taylor

AAA Program Plans Higher Hog Output Next Year

Washington reports that AAA chiefs, buoyed by a strong referendum showing support for the 1956 corn hog program, plan to raise pork production by 25 to 60 percent over this year. Officials cite drought and market conditions, expect four year contracts with annual termination options, and will set corn loan terms around 40 to 45 cents per bushel.

AAA Washington Wallace Davis

Eastension Glasses Meet Regularly

Eastension Glasses hold regular gatherings reported in the East Central Journal, detailing local club meetings and community update sessions. The item notes ongoing participation and scheduled dates for future meetings.

Oil Wells Named For Women Often Hard to Manage

Oklahoma City report explains why oil wells bear feminine names. Early lease signings by Charlie Carter led to first signers being women, sparking a tradition in which producing companies name new wells after the lease-signing ladies. The piece cites wells such as Wild Mary Sudik Eva Stout Contrary Mary and Rambunctious Ruth Williams. It also notes ongoing drilling feats and safety efforts in the field plus separate notices about extension classes taught by professors Morrison, Hopper, and Herring in local towns.

Oklahom City CP — Ita Oklahoma Charlie Carter Marie Carter New Territory Carter Mary” Sudik Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company Eva Stout Jeanette Lewis Holmes Gladewater Tex Amanda Cole Sinclair Prairie Mary Mary’ Green Oklahoma Governors Mansion Ruth’ Williams Old Fox Ardmore Ruth Williams

Davis Named American Consul to Valencia Spain

Washington announces Thomas L D Davis of McAlester Oklahoma will serve as American consul at Valencia Spain. The appointment follows his tenure as consul in Bergen Norway.

Washington State Department Today Thomas LD. Davis McAlester, Okla Bergen Norway Valencia Spain

Greatest return for the amount wrested

A classified ad notes a strong value deal offering high return on investment. Local residents report quick yields amid market activity and eager buyers respond to the offer.

Fall Gains in Business Continue

The Administrative and Research Weekly Index of Business Trend reports a strong rise for the week ended October 19, reaching 85.8 up from 78.9 and well above last year’s 67.9. Key drivers include auto industry activity, soft coal production, freight car movements, and higher domestic cotton deliveries.

Revival Drives Textile Sector Into Steady Output

In the surge of revival in the textile industry steel ingot production remained steady at record levels while oil and petroleum output stayed robust and retail trade showed only modest variation.

UAT AFFIRMS FIVE CONVICTIONS IN OKLAHOMA

The criminal court of appeals upheld J. F. Moore former Capitol State Bank president on embezzlement and a ten year term with a $1,000 fine. Katie Davis of Cherokee Indians must serve a life sentence for her husband Jeff Davis's death. Other upheld convictions include Oscar C. Fisher for larceny of domestic fowls, Srl Rose for manslaughter, and Albert Docker for second degree burglary.

Oklahoma City Criminal Court of Appeals J. F. Moore Capitol State Bank of Capitol Hill Katie Davis MclIntosh County Jeff Davis Oscar C. Fisher Cotton County Srl Rose Jackson County Albert Docker Logan County

Oklahoma Star farmer Carl Williams earns national praise

The article profiles Carl Williams of Ponca City named Oklahoma Star farmer of 1935 by a Kansas City newspaper. It details his start with $50, first Jersey cow, 99 acres of wheat, poultry successes, tornado setbacks, and current assets and income while renting 145 acres and operating multiple livestock and crops.

Chickasha Express Car John Williams Ponca City Kansas City Oklahoma ‘Star Farmer Carl Future Farmers of America Associated Press Ponca City High School

Detroit physician speaks on subject How to Keep the Doctor Away

A Detroit physician delivers remarks on How to Keep the Doctor Away signaling strong oratory skill. The piece notes his engaging style and possible emphasis on preventive care and public health.

Detroit

Marland Calls on Citizens to Have Automobiles Inspected

Oklahoma Governor Marland urged a 45-day voluntary auto inspection period starting November 15 to December 1. Unofficial stations will be set up at service stations, with J M Gentry named chief of inspection. Inspections are voluntary and applicants receive a windshield sticker if certified. Public officials and civic groups urged to cooperate.

Marland Oklahoma City Oklahoma J. M. Gentry

Crude oil stocks dip as weekly figures show decline

Crude oil stocks for the week ending Oct 19 totaled 302,649,000 barrels, down 515,000 from the prior week. Domestic stocks fell 808,000 while foreign crude rose 295,000. production held steady at about 2,850,000 barrels daily, with imports rising to 115,000 barrels and runs to stills down slightly.

Washington Bureau of Mines

Good Crop On President's Georgia Farm

President Roosevelt's Georgia farm on Pine Mountain reports its best crops in years and no AAA affiliation. Manager Otis Moore details grapes for market while feed crops go to livestock, noting 125 head of cattle and 1,300 bushels of corn, with plans to plant more.

Warm Springs Roosevelt Pine Mountain Georgia White House AAA Otis Moore Moore

Greatest returns for the amount invested News Classified Ads

Classified ad summary notes high value returns on investments and deals highlighted in the newspaper section. Readers are urged to consider listed opportunities as cost effective options.

Armistice Day Observance Proclaimed by Roosevelt

President Roosevelt proclaims November 11 1935 Armistice Day to honor WWI end and promote world peace. He directs US flag display on government buildings and asks nationwide observances in schools churches and other venues.

Washington Roosevelt Saerament Ray Murphy The Arlinston National Cemetery Senate Franklin DD. Roosevelt United States of America United States Franklin D. Roosevelt Cordell Hull

Planes 100 Muck for Ethiopians

Count Galeazzo Ciano demonstrates Italian air power over Ethiopia during a four hour recon mission from Asmara to Makale. Italian planes dive on suspected Ethiopian concentrations while ground fire little slows the attack, leaving widespread fleeing troops as the Mareb river recedes behind.

Andrue Berding Associated Press Asmara Eritrea Galeazzo Cian Italy Lelow Il Duce Aduwa Makale Count Ciano Itatiars Shacka Work Posta Mareb

Lease Broker Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion

Theodore J. Wasabaugh a Tulsa oil lease broker pleaded guilty in federal court to income tax evasion. Judge Edgar S. Vaught deferred sentencing while the case awaits further action. Prosecutors said he failed to report income from an oil lease deal totaling about 290 dollars.

Oklahoma City Ort Theodore J. Wasabaugh Tulsa Edgar S. Vaught Wasabaugh Frank Dudley U.S

Also Mentioned on This Page

Buffalo Line Ation Chester C. Davis East Central Journal B. L. Morrison Morrison Okmulgee Tecumseh Tecumseh Ward W. S. Hopper Okemah W. C. Herring Wayne Wayne High School Administrative and Research Corporation New York NOY UAT the Forum of the Press H. V. Drees NEA Wal Wal Okla Henderson Braddock Louis Irving Irving School Ing Ada School System Ada City Ada Bonnie Allen Will Rogers Memorial Fund First National Bank G. J. Morton R. W. Simpson E. Grant F. C. Norris
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