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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1921
Page
7
Secretary Hoover announced a small 15 to 25 member group will organize the conference to study unemployment and industry actions nationwide. The aim is to avoid debate on closed shops and wages while surveying needs of breadwinners and urging winter work programs.
General John F. O'Ryan, former commander of the New York National Guard division, urges employers to hire better trained workers. He notes employers seek men worth high salaries, while mediocrity floods the market. He warns the least valuable are laid off first during downturns, and skilled workers command security and better prospects.
Cornelius Hardy defense attorney in the Marion Williams murder case was shown a threatening poem mailed to his office. The letter, allegedly written by white capers, warned Hardy to resize or be planted. Sheriff Gibson was out of town Thursday.
Work on the exposition buildings at the Carter County fair grounds is being rushed to finish by the fair’s opening on September 16.
The Muskogee office reports the start of per capita payments to Choctaw and Chickasaw members. About 6,000 checks issued with 16,000 more to come. Since 1911 the five civilized tribes have received over 36 million dollars, with Choctaw recipients totaling over 17 million.
Lack of funds will not stop Tulsa girls from attending high school and college this year. Many are arranging to earn part of their expenses by working for Tulsa housewives during the school months. More than 25 girls seek work to fund board and room at the University of Tulsa, and many students plan to work their way through school.
Fort Worth report notes no city has offered to host this year’s Confederate Veterans reunion. General Van Zandt questions the dwindling bids while reflecting on past glory and the aging veterans who remain proud and resolute despite fading strength and interest.
A heavy rain storm accompanied by wind and lightning hit St. Louis this morning causing minor home damage and downed telegraph wires. The Weather Bureau reported .81 inches of rainfall between 7 and 9 o clock, and the storm continued for several hours.
Ada Good Roads Motor Club members meet at the courthouse and reaffirm a one cent per gallon gas tax to fund county road improvements. A committee including Mayor Kitchens will visit non attending dealers to re establish the tax. The Lawrence road work continues with four to five days of crew labor left before completion.
Berlin August 26 Mathias Erzberger former vice president and finance minister was assassinated near Offenberg Baden while staying with his family. The body showed 12 bullet wounds in a brutal killing that shocks the nation.
Denton Texas August 27 two camping party children were blown from their wagon into a barbed wire fence and seriously injured. A cyclone swept Nava community northeast of here causing about ten thousand dollars in damage. The Methodist church three houses and three barns were wrecked. Later high winds and downpour toppled two churches at Justin and wrecked a barn nearby.
Dodson of Vaness says his house fire last Wednesday caused lighter losses than first reported. He saved most furniture and clothing before flames cut off access and claims enemies are trying to injure him.
Oklahoma City Aug 27. The state daily mean temperature rose slightly from the day before. The maximum reached 102.5 degrees in the capital with Mangum reporting the highest statewide maximum at 109 degrees.
For a small amount you can advertise your stuff in the Ada Evening News and sell direct to the consumer. Why not get the middle man’s refit.
A New York ad offers a husband for $5,000 a year as a bold solution to wartime shortages. Bride Vina Delmar describes a poetic, cooperative plan with her husband Gene Delmar, a 22 year old war-wounded writer who says he can accompany and perform legitimate duties for any partner.
Francis shows rapid growth with many new houses under construction and multiple upgrades to existing homes. Fresh paint, new porches and roofs, well kept lawns, shade trees and flowers mark widespread beautification as the town, about twenty years old, advances civic improvements and aims to become the prettiest in the state for a town of its size.
M A lester Oklahoma August 23 Special That an unusually severe coal shortage will strike Oklahoma as well as other parts of the country this winter is the predictions of Muskogee coal men who have been studying the non productive situation in the mines. It is stated that fully 150000 coal miners are out of work throughout the country and hundreds in this district or approximately one fourth of the entire number of men employed in this industry. At a time of the year when coal should be produced in large quantities to meet the demands of the winter months little is being produced coal operators say.
The McAlester News Capital notes a French medical claim linking baldness to brain activity. It suggests highly active brains consume energy that would otherwise grow hair, causing skull expansion and root stifling, ending with a jocular urging to laugh.
A gay crowd loaded a truck and attended a pie supper at the Homer schoolhouse last Friday night. Mr and Mrs B F McLaughlin chaperoned the party. Proceeds benefited the township fair and school. Reports indicate an excellent time with more than 15 people from Ada attending.
Washington reports the separate German treaty reaffirms full U S rights under Versailles including indemnity and privileges while accepting responsibility for League covenant and Shantung issues. State department says it settles disputes, enabling resumption of diplomacy and broad commercial relations with Germany. Administration aims for quick Senate ratification after Congress reconvenes.
The Order of Perfected Woodcraft forms in Sedalia after a Missouri split from the Woodmen of the World. Claud Wilkerson leads insurgents. officers include W H Hughes in St Louis and J A Todd of Fort Worth. Members from Texas Missouri Oklahoma and others participate.
M. O. Matthews, manager of the Oklahoma Port land Cement Co., said production will continue while storage holds. If capacity fills by September the old unit may shut down temporarily and the new unit run as is. Demand increases could prevent any curtailment.
Drugstore promotes Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as the trusted choice. Ninety nine of a hundred druggists recommend it when diarrhoea medicine is sought, based on customer reports of its reliability.
A War Department telegram informs Alfred H. Armstrong that Huey C. Armstrong former private first class of Company B 141st Regiment 86th Division killed October 3 1918 in the Meuse Argonne offensive has arrived in Hoboken and will be buried locally with full military honors. Funeral date will be announced upon arrival.
Ran Dickerson of Rosedale Oklahoma is visiting this week to see his son Robert Dickerson in the city.
W. H. Summers of the Knox community southwest of Ada reports a fruitful harvest selling 775 watermelons at 20 cents each in Ada this past week. He also raised a large quantity of tomatoes, with a patch eight feet by 75 yards yielding 1500 pounds sold at four cents per pound, boosting his season earnings.
New York leaders in political groups express satisfaction with the first year of national enfranchisement after the 19th Amendment was proclaimed in 1920. They cite increased political consciousness, women’s integration into party life, and hopes for lasting reforms through citizen involvement and education.
Dense fog settled over Gainsville Texas after yesterday's heavy rain and hailstorm at Justin. No rain had fallen here in weeks. The temperature, previously high, dropped several degrees due to the foggy phenomenon.
Frank A Kerr and James Hughes deputies filed information in Ada charging Mann Construction Company and superintendent Lee Ponsler with violating the 1910 state Eight Hour Law. The county bridge over Sandy Creek three miles northwest of Ada prompted the action. County Attorney Wayne Wadlington will pursue a criminal complaint with possible fines or imprisonment.
Governor Robertson withholds a 3000 dollar deficit petition for Cameron School of Agriculture lights while traffic regulation hearings are set for September 6. State superintendent Wilson spoke at Chandler. national Exploration company announces 2.55 million dollars in new capital. Miss Nettie Hardy wed in California. briefs filed in gas and electric company disputes. Judge Baxter Taylor departs for Tennessee and Illinois to represent the commission. Detective Carter Lane gains leave after a 50 year bank robbery sentence. Oil survey endorsement and library commission activities precede Grange meeting attendance in Jefferson.
Henryetta prepares for a 1922 carnival similar to 1921. Fifty thousand advertising stamps are already in circulation as the organizing committee announces the effort.
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