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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1932

Page

6

Roosevelt hits Republicans on inconsistency in prohibition stance

Governor Roosevelt denounces GOP leadership for evasion of prohibition questions before a crowd of about 169,000 at the New Jersey National Guard encampment. He argues for state and federal roles in relief, accuses Republicans of misreading the Democratic platform, and reads the anti importation clause to underline federal protection of state laws.

Walter T. Brown Associated Press Seragint N. J Aus DPD Roosevelt Republican Party White House State National Guard Moosevelt Padent Prohibition Harry Moore New Jersey Wavter Frank Hague Jersey City New York City Melvin A. Traylor Chicago Westhampton Lone Island Basil O'Connor Ais

Davison Accuses Forged Papers In Bonus Army Case

F Truib Davison assistant secretary of war faces heckling as he charges communists forged discharge papers for Washington bonus army members. He claims a printing press near an eastern city produced fake credentials while urging immediate bonus payments and praising Hoover's troop use. Walter Waters sits as spectator. crowd distrust and police threaten during speech.

New York F. Trubee Davison New York State American Legion Washington Davison Legion Bonus Army Waters Walter W. Waters Philadelphia Army Secret Service Farlier Hoover

Yontotee County Free Fair Schedule and Preparations

Yontotee county hosts a free fair September 14 to 17 at a tract donated by the city lake park. Construction of the agriculture building and other facilities is underway with tents for poultry and space for horses and cattle planned. Township fairs precede the county event with Allen and Fitzhugh townships holding events in early September.

Yontotee County Pew Fair Association City Lake Park Steoem Chickasaw Ada Allen Fitzhugh Township

Township Meeting Dates Across Five Townships

A local notice lists upcoming township meetings: Francis on Sept 7, Maxwell on Sept 8, Vaness in Midland on Sept 9, and Stonewall on Sept 10. County officials urge attendance and adherence to posted schedules.

Francis Township Francis Maxwell Township Maxwell Midland Vaness Stonewall

Hunt Wins Air Derby Honors in Cleveland

Roy Hunt of Norman Illinois won the 1932 trans continental handicap air delay opening event of the national races at Cleveland Airport. He crossed the finish line at 4 05 p m EST as Art Carnahan of Bloomington Illinois was first to finish among the contenders. Hunt led in points and could not be overtaken despite finishing fourth in the derby.

Cleveland Roy Hunt Norman Chila Hunt Akron Art Carnahan Bloomington Til

Stanolind Warns of Bogus Checks Fraud

The Stanolind Pipe Line Co warns the public about a flood of fake small checks claiming to be issued by Stanolind. No such Oklahoma based firm exists. the real Stanolind is being incorporated in Maine. Most checks are under $10 and promise payment for a few days work. The legitimate company disclaims responsibility and urges caution.

Stanolind Pipe Line Co Oklahoma Real Stanolind Company Maine Real Stanolind Company

Method to control sex of offspring described at genetics congress

At the international congress of genetics in Ithaca a method using lactic acid and bicarbonate of soda reportedly achieves prenatal sex selection with high success. Dr. Unterberger and Dr. Sanders described trials in humans and animals, noting high female births with lactic acid and male births with soda, while some cases failed to follow directions.

Ithaca UPA International Congress of Genetics F. Unterberger Koenigsberg East Prussia Jacob Sanders Rotterdam Holland Unterberger Pr. Sanders

Oklahoma oil production allotments set for September decline

Oklahoma City's crude quota drops to 75 720 barrels daily as September allotments tighten across the state. State Umpire Ray M Collins cites weaker refiner demand and storage pickups while warning further Seminole area cuts could worsen water encroachment.

Ray M. Collins Seminole Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City cattle and hog markets bulk prices report

Oklahoma City and Kansas City livestock markets show mixed activity with cattle calves trading up to 700 weight better grades, hogs firm to higher with top around 4.50, and sheep slow to steady. Cattle demand uneven, calves and stockers active, beef cows to 350, bulls to 225, hogs 1500 head, sows 200-85, sheep 300 head with natives 510 and Texas lambs to 425.

Okla City Texas Kansas City

Ebb and rise in cotton markets and late eclipse observations

The day saw alternating liquidation and buybacks in cotton with prices moving from early gains to mid afternoon declines then partial recovery. Separately, reports describe the Boston total solar eclipse watching with crowds, quiet streets, and scientists recording data as shadows fell and totality approached.

Murder suicide and local crime details emerge in Marshall

Marshall Illinois reports a teacher H. C. Moor admitted killing his wife Marjorie on a road trip after claiming an extreme inferiority complex and domestic dish accusations. State officials say Moor confessed in jail and faces life imprisonment if pleading guilty.

Marshall States Victor Miller Meor Miller Moor Marjorie Indianapolis

Cotton market closes steady as upland grades mixed

Spot cotton in New Orleans on August 3 closed steady 39 points lower. Grade readings show Sangs 2,368 low middling 775 middling 820 good middling 855. Receipts 5,511 stock 886,782.

New Orleans Sangs

Cotton Market Rises Then Sags On Weather News

In New Orleans on August 31 the cotton market opened firm on favorable cables and storm fears but soon sank as liquidation hit. October climbed to 8.88 and December to 9.05 before dropping to 8.37 and 8.50 as stop losses were exposed. Prices then recovered modestly from the lows later in the session.

New York Chicago New Orleans Gulf

James J. Riley longtime Ada restaurateur dies

James J. Riley proprietor of GFE in Ada died at a local hospital Friday evening at 6 50. Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 in Hudson Keith Funeral Home chapel with Rev C E Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Leavenworth Kansas. Survived by one son Lewis Riley 16. His wife died last year after a long illness. Riley suffered a stroke recently and could not survive its effects. Known as Jim Riley he came to Ada years ago and built wide ties in business and personal circles.

James J. Riley Hudson-Keith Funeral Home C E. Wilson Leavenworth Kans Riley Lewis Riley Jim Riley Ada

Mrs N A Lambert Dies In Allen

Mrs N A Lambert of Allen died at McAlester Thursday morning. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Allen Friday afternoon at 2 39. Burial followed in Allen cemetery with Criswell Funeral Home in charge. The Lamberts had lived in Allen for several years.

Prem MES N. A. Lambert Allen McAlester Baptist Church Allen Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home

J A Fox Dies at 73 at Home West of Ada

J A Fox, 73, died at his home west of Ada Saturday morning at 12 05. Funeral services will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2. Burial in Veta cemetery Criswell in charge. Survived by widow and seven children all at home Edis Ruby Willie Norma J D Eula Mey and Daisy

J. A. Fox Ada Veta Criswell’s Mr. Fox Edis Ruby Willie Norma J. D Eula Mey Daisy

Local Woman Cora Powell Dies in Sulphur Hospital

Cora Powell aged 43 died Monday evening at 6 30 in a Sulphur hospital. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 50 in the Sulphur area with burial planned in Fiet.

Cora Powell Fiet

Prank Smalley Dies After Oklahoma Pipeline Job

Frank Smalley, 43, died at a local hospital Tuesday night after working for Oklahoma Pipeline Company in Francis. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. W. L. Blackburn officiating. Burial followed at Rosedale cemetery. He leaves a brother Charley Smalley of Perkins and a sister Mrs. C. R. Felter of Muskogee.

Frank Smalley Criswell Funeral Home W. L. Blackburn Rosedale Smalley Oklahma Pipeline Company Francis Charley Smalley Perkins Okla C. R. Felter Muskogee

Pure Bred Stock Sale Announced for Perry Oklahoma

A Perry event set for October 18 and 19 will feature a first of its kind pure bred stock sale in Oklahoma. Only registered stock meeting quality checks will be listed with entries due by September 15. Dairy cattle and sheep will be sold on the first day followed by hogs and beef cattle on the second, attracting buyers from across the state.

Perry Oklahoma

Caldwell Seeks Comeback as South Banker in New Firm

Rogers Caldwell, once builder of a $600.6 million portfolio and a $7.6 million personal fortune, plans to restart in finance with Rogers Caldwell and Company. The new firm, capitalized at $1,000, will open with three old associates. It marks a return after his 1920 receivership tied to a Bank of Tennessee failure and prior indictments in Tennessee and Kentucky.

Nashville Tenn Rogers Caldwell Rogers Caldwell and Company Caldwell Bank of Tennessee Caldwell and Company Tennessee Kentucky Insurance Com

Primary Winners in South Carolina Senate Race and District Tabs

In Columbia South Carolina August results show Senator E D Smith leading with 85 844 votes to Bleases 71 249 in a rematch bid for the Democratic nomination plus ongoing district tallies. Elsewhere John C Taylor leads over Fred H Dominick in the third district and W F Stevenson trails John P Richards in the fifth district with partial precinct returns.

Columbia S. C E. D. Smith Cole L. Bleas United States Senate South Carolina Smith Cotton Ed Blease Ashton H. Williams Leon W. Harris Senate John C. Taylor Anderson Fred H. Dominick Taylor Dominick Rev W. F.stevenson Cheraw John P. Richards Lancaster John G. Richards Richards Stevenson

Eclipse Observers Watch Sun Dimming Across New England

The August 31 eclipse drew scientists to Conway New Hampshire for totality with many observers. Clouds later spread over the sun while Montpelier and Lowell reported variable visibility and crowds gathered, including an exodus to Exeter for clearer viewing.

Conway N. H Montpelier Lowell Mass Exeter Boston

Von Papen defies enemies as Reichstag battles loom

Junker Chancellor Franz Von Papen returns to Berlin with an emergency decree allowing swift action against the new Reichstag amid plans to push a vast tax reform package. Goering seeks audience with President Hindenburg while Von Schleicher faces a bladder ailment and possible weeks away from Berlin.

Nerlin Junker Franz von Papen Reichstag Paul von Hindenburg East Prussia Neudeck Reichstac Hermann Wilhelm Goering Herr Goering Berlin Landtas Kurt von Schleicher von Papen von Hindenburg

Fosters Sue For Refund Of State Income Taxes

Oklahoma City Aug 51 7 The tax commission administration of the 1931 state income tax laws was challenged in suits filed by H. V. Foster of Bartlesville president of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Co and Mrs Foster The suits against the commission seek return of 30 764 85 in taxes they contend were excessive The Fosters say the bulk of other income came from Foster Petroleum Co a Delaware corporation and was not subject to the Oklahoma Tax.

Oklahoma City H. V. Foster Bartlesville Indian Territory Ihiluminating Oil Co Foster Commission Foster Petroleum Co Oklahoma

Sledge reports 3000 barrel well near Zwolle Sabine Parish

Local oil operator J. B. Sledge says his five-well program in Louisiana has a 3000 barrel well near Zwolle in Sabine Parish completed. He has been in the state for several months supervising operations.

Good Well J. B. Sledge Louisiana Zwolle Sabine Parish Sledge

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