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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1935

Page

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Italy Seeks to Expel Ethiopia in League Council

Geneva reports that Anthony Eden told the League of Nations Italy and Britain must respect Ethiopian interests, while France urged conciliation. Italy filed a protest over Ethiopian membership and argued Ethiopia violated treaty undertakings over 59 years, with Ethiopian delegates present as temporary members.

Geneva Anthony Eden League of Nations Council Great Britain Italy Ethiopia Laval France League Baron Pompeo Aloisi Paris Aloisi Teele Awarate Gaston Jeze

Rescue To Dixie Passengers Under Harsh Seas

Miami dispatches report rescue ships poised to evacuate 372 passengers aboard the Dixie trapped on French Reef. Lifeboats swung from Platano and other craft as seas remained rough and dangers to crew and vessels persisted. Captain Mic Gann and Carrabassett crew endured heavy seas with damage to the wheelhouse and injuries aboard.

Miami Fla Dixie French Reef W. H. Deperman United Fruit Depperman Peop Gatun Simon Here Coast Guard Carrabassett John MicGann Claude Simmons Flatano

County Voters to Decide Free Fair Question

Pontotoc county voters will face a local question at the September 24 election alongside state issues. They’ll decide a one mill levy for two years to fund a free fair fund and select the site from Ada Allen or Roff. The fund aims to secure grounds and maintain them for a permanent county fair.

Oklahoma Pontotoc County Fittstown Board of Pontotoc County Commissioners Ada Allen Roff Free Fair Association

Bricker to headline Oklahoma grass roots rally Monday

Oklahoma City bulletin reports Republican leaders announced attorney general John W. Bricker of Ohio would be the principal speaker at a grass roots Republican rally on Monday.

Oklahoma City John W. Bricker Ohio Cal Hinton Sons of Confederate Veterans Roy Confederacy Grand Rapids Mich

Rescue ships take 164 of Dixie's list amid seas and rain

Miami report says rising seas and rain halted rescue of Dixie passengers after the Morgan liner ran aground on a French reef. Of 1464 on board, 84 saved, with 110 passengers and 54 crew moved to six other ships before transfers paused. Purser V J Slovin and Father F A Wekmann were first to board a rescue cutter.

Associated Press Miami Fla Dixie French Reef H. S. Hebble Morgan Line New York Hebble V. J. Slovin The F. A. Wekmann San Diego Calif Coast Guard

Former Ada Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Liquor Charge

Virgil Etchieson, ex Ada policeman now living at Rofs, pleads not guilty to a charge of possessing illicit intoxicating liquor. County Judge John Boyce McKeel sets a $500 bond and he is released to await trial likely at the next county court term after officers found about four gallons of illicit alcohol at his Rofs residence.

Virgil Etchieson Ada Rofs John Boyce McKeel Etchieson Etchinson

Infant Born With Two Teeth In New Jersey

Marie Dorothy Langschulz, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Langschultz of Bergenfield New Jersey, arrived with two teeth at birth. Dr. John M. Kolb, the attending physician, noted the unusual trait.

Bergenfield N. J Marie Dorothy Langschulz William Langschultz John M. Kolb

Governor Grants Clemency with Broad Paroles at Stonewall Bank Case

Oklahoma Governor E W Marland freed or paroled multiple inmates in a clemency move for 56 prisoners. Paroles include Jack Johnson for 1928 Stonewall bank robbery and Sam Coker for 1924 Shidler robbery. Annie Howse, Sam Littledeer, and H H Rape also released. paroles revoked for Finley Porter and Lloyd Bourbonnaise.

Oklahoma City E. W. Marland McAlester Penitentiary Roy Kenny Jack Johnson First National Bank Stonewall Sam Coker Shidler Annie Howse Altus Thurman Fitzgerald Jackson County Sam Littledeer Adair County H. H. Rape Oklahoma County Finley Porter Lloyd Bourbonnaise Okmulgee County

Epidemic Of Crickets Is Serious Here

The Ada city outbreak fills sidewalks with crickets and disrupts daily life. Merchants seek relief as people flee the relentless chirping while local merchants discuss ways to cope with the nuisance. In Miami reports a separate rescue effort unfolds as the Dixie liner rides out squally weather and high seas off the coast of France.

Old England Ada Fitts Dickens Cricket Heaven Kk. W. Sundstrom Dixie Saii Dopperman Joseph Haggerty Nassenwer Morgan Tine New York Haggerty

Greatest returns for the amount invested

A brisk ad item touts high yields from smart investments with emphasis on value and steady growth. It promotes opportunities for readers to maximize returns through carefully chosen financial moves and strong market indicators.

Storm damage in Florida camps leaves 200 veterans dead

Red Cross estimates at least 200 World War veterans at Florida FERA camps killed by the hurricane. Leonard K. Thompson reports 100 bodies recovered and relief caravans pushing south to reach camps as authorities evacuate Camp One area.

Washington Red Cross FERA Florida Leonard K. Thompson Miami Thompson Lower Metacumbe Key Cary J. Grayson

Oklahoma Legion Delegates Set for National Convention

Oklahoma American Legion delegates prepared to attend the national convention in St Louis September 25 26 to push a resolution for immediate payment of adjusted service certificates at face value with cancelled accrued interest and refunded interest Elmer Fraker was elected department commander W G Stigler defeated Jack Porter Tulsa for national executive chairman Tulsa chosen for 1936 convention Mrs Robert Shore Ardmore state president American Legion Auxiliary Mrs Hope Reed Vinita first vice president Official convention registration reached 3668.

McAlester Oklahoma American Legion St. Louis Elmer Fraker Chickasha W. G. Stigler Stigler Jack Porter Tulsa Robert Shore Ardmore American Legion Auxiliary Hope Reed Vinita

Ada Sees Large 18 Home Development Near City Limits

Ada reports a major new housing development along Stockton Avenue extending to King's Road, outside city bounds but adjoining Ada. John W. Horn of Chickasha handles the project on part of the Coffman property with plans for 18 brick veneer homes with two car garages, three homes per group, minimum six rooms each.

Ada Stockton Avenue Twenty-third Street King’s Road John W. Horn Chickasha Coffman

Injunction Granted Over Stonewall Grist Mill Plan

A permanent injunction restrains C. H. Stone and associates from building a grist mill in a Stonewall residential zone. Judge Tal Crawford denied lifting the restraining order, noting available alternate sites and local property owners’ interests. Separate actions trial to resume in September.

C. H. Stone Zower Stonewall Tal Crawford Stone W. H. Letteer Wesley Chaddwick Ada Crawford H. H. Edwards Wewoka

oil pool potential study shows 485535 barrels daily in Fitts field

As of August 27 the John Fitts oil pool potential stood at 485535 barrels per day with possible gains from ongoing completions. Oklahoma City declines and other Class C fields remain defined while Fitts rises after recent completions. Other wells in the region report varying production and drilling activity across sections near Centrahoma Ada and Moore.

John Fitts Oklahoma Fitts Pool Oklahoma City Seminole Moore No. 5 Woodruff Simpson Amerada Smith Fitts Harry Blackstock J. Lewis Jesse McCarthy Hunton Thompson Centrahoma Ada

Oklahoma City Votes for Bonds on Civic Center Plan

Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County voters approved 1.788 million dollars in bonds for a civic center including a new city hall courthouse and auditorium. The Public Works Administration will provide the remainder of the funds.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma County Public Works Administration

Governor files suit to extradite Bill Johnson to Tulsa

Oklahoma Governor E. W. Marlands challenged an extradition order to bring Bill Johnson from Missoula Montana to Tulsa County. Johnson is charged with passing a forged instrument.

Oklahoma City E. W

FRA names state director and assistant in Oklahoma

P D P Trent regional director of the Federal Rehabilitation Administration says E A Kissick Delaware county agent is named state director with W E West Durant Bryan county agent chosen as Kissick s assistant.

Oklahoma City D. P. Trent Stillwater Federal Resettlement Administration E. A. Kissick Delaware County FRA Trent W. E. West Durant Bryan County Kissick

Morgenthau Seeks European Pleaasure Trip With Family

Secretary Morgenthau aims for a full European outing after Hyde Park talks with President Roosevelt. Plans float a Lisbon Portugal–Spain tour with his family to discuss possible stabilization of international exchange, though details remain undecided.

Washington Morgenthau Europe Treasury Roosevelt Hyde Park N. Y Portugal Spain

Murder charge pleads innocent in nightclub shooting

Miami police report 24 year old Fisk, a picker bartender, arraigned on murder charges in the death of 24 year old Jimmy England a Cardin Indian. Fisk is jailed awaiting a preliminary hearing set for September 25 after the fatal shooting at a car near a Commerce district nightclub Sunday night.

Miami Fisk Jimmy England England Commerce

Police nab women betting on horses in Philadelphia parlor

Women were arrested after being found betting on horse races inside a Philadelphia beauty parlor. The incident drew attention to gambling in public spaces and highlighted concerns about sensational entertainment in urban areas.

Philadelphia New York League

Ada Police Dept Sees Normal Month Despite Drunkard Deluge

August yielded 281 arrests in Ada city, with 121 drunks leading the docket. Investigation totals reached 55, traffic violations 44, and other counts included disturbances 15, fighting 14, gambling 12, liquor possession 10, larceny 6, and two attempted car thefts. September began quietly but the day wore on with additional drunks and minor charges.

Ada Police Department

Oklahoma Sets First Steps in 5.66 Million Highway Plan

Oklahoma state officials moved toward actual construction in the 5 658 089 federal state highway program. The first project will be submitted for federal approval within days and construction is expected to start within weeks. Bids will be advertised immediately per Scott Ferris.

Oklahoma City State Highway Department Federal Bureau of Public Roads C. E. Swain van T. Moon Moon bLida Scott Ferris Highway Commission

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