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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1928
Page
4
A long critique of sensational journalism and political tactics covers editorials on vilification and the tax bill, plus commentary on Republican and Democratic strategies in Oklahoma and national issues. It references Moon of Muskogee, wheat prices, German voters, and local Ada comments. The piece ends with remarks on self-reliance, travel rules, and a Pontotoc County dinner.
More than 3,000 Legionnaires and Auxiliary members left Shawnee after the Oklahoma department American Legion three day session. George Ade Davis of Oklahoma City was elected department commander, Ponca City named convention city, Hugo's withdrawal before the first ballot. John Spaulding Enid sergeant at arms and E. F. Murphy Barnsdall historian elected. Tulsa won official band title. Chickasha Kilties drum corps not Legionnaires. Tulsa also won parade contest. Kilties chosen for Auxiliary.
The Pontotoc County Poultry Association began in 1913 with 10 members led by Prof. M. B. Molloy and now counts about 55 paid members. The group meets countywide on the second Thursday and operates without pay for officers, highlighting rising poultry interest, improvements in housing, and a notable show with about 4009 birds, including 40 turkeys, and eggs from Ada hatchery expanding capacity.
Los Angeles dispatch reports evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson delaying a Europe mission as a grand jury probes alleged fraudulent Lake Tahoe land sales tied to a promised religious colony. Buyers seeking refunds pressed prosecutors for a criminal complaint amid prior kidnapping case notoriety.
William Randolph Hearst states Democrats will not win this campaign over the anti prohibition issue and hints at possible support for Herbert Hoover. He calls prohibition a false issue though many still back temperance. Senator Harrison questions Hearst impartiality while Governor Smith’s past clashes are noted.
Oklahoma City Aug 31 Governor Johnston granted one parole extended a temporary parole and reduced a liquor case fine. Roy Brown 20 of Tulsa county received parole after nearly two years of a two to five year Granite Reformatory sentence for larceny of an automobile. E B Baum in Kiowa county had a temporary parole extended to March 2 1929 amid a clemency petition. Denny Swan in Stephens county had fines reduced from 1250 to 100 after serving eight months in county jail.
Under strong local support for Gov Johnston, Pontotoc county backs Ada Chamber of Commerce secretary J C Hynds in seeking fair road funding. Ed McDonald criticizes Hynds while hinting future fairness from the highway commission. residents hope Pontotoc ceases to be the step child of state plans.
The next annual show will be held December 14 to 17 in Ada. Members and nonmembers are invited to bring their birds and have them judged against others. Clyde Kaiser serves as Secretary.
The Republican National Committee said leaders would welcome Mr Hearst into the fold, noting they have always considered him part of the fold.
The E. W. Whitney No. 1 in Section 35-1 8 near Clarita drew interest as major companies watch for oil. The Patton No. 1 reached 4 210 feet with no oil show yet, while lease trading surged on the hint of a new field in southern Pontotoc County.
Whit Sargent, 44, a Bryan County farmer, faces an attempted poisoning charge after his wife and Dr. H B Funston of Bokchito fell ill from water laced with poison intended for the remedy. Both recovered quickly after taking medicine, and Sargent offered no comment.
Brownwood Texas reports Fred Robinson, former pool hall proprietor in Supply Wells Oklahoma in 1905, admitted stealing 22 pints of bonded liquor and sent a $22 check to repay the loss after a resident admitted the act, saying his conscience had hurt him since joining the church.
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