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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1932
Page
3
Farmers planning to exhibit stock at the county fair September 14 to 17 are urged to bring troughs from their farms for use during the fair. This assists fair officials and helps reduce disease spread between animals.
A club member discovers pleasure in aiding others through sharing surplus produce with needy neighbors. She plans future club work here to increase her contribution and the personal satisfaction she gains from service.
A club member, new to club work, encourages a fellow to fix up a kitchen and take charge of her home. She aided a cancer patient into an Oklahoma City hospital, taught a cann ing associate who later hosted her, helped a colored girl with clothes and schoolwork, supported an old couple with milk and winter supplies, and organized the transport of produce to town for sale.
Roosevelt at the New York state convention of young democratic clubs denounces Republican leadership as bankrupt and predicts 20 to 60 percent of 1928 Republican voters will shift allegiance in 1944. He notes Smith's reforms and recalls campaigning in 1996, then returns to Albany for luncheon before Bridgeport.
Acee Blue Eagle, Creek Nation artist from Wewoka, earned fourth place in the international Olympic art show in Los Angeles for a watercolor Indian ball game scene. The Bacone and Haskell trained artist studied at the University of Oklahoma, with works exhibited in New York, Chicago, and Oklahoma galleries. His paintings feature vivid color and intricate Indian costume detail.
A club member spoke with a mother about her daughter who was out of school for lack of clothing, food, and books. The effort provided clothing and books, enabling the girl to complete the school year.
Miss McPheeters' cooking school brought notable happiness to attendees. Another student learned to make cream cheese using John Boehr's recipe, and the family enjoyed the constant supply she keeps on hand.
Honest Bill Newton, former Ada resident and veteran showman, says the Walker L. Main and Bill Cody Wild West shows will tour Oklahoma towns Barnesville Okemee Henryetta and may winter in this area Newton notes his motorized circus has wintered here for ten years leaving in spring for eastern states and northern touring that pattern may resume now.
Washington Sept 3 Chairman Steagall of the house banking committee says opposition to a national guaranty bank deposit law is waning and he will push action in the new session. Bankers who backed the measure believe guaranteed deposits are needed to protect depositors as the best solution. The earlier House passed a $409 million guaranty fund but the Senate blocked action last year.
Firefighters beat back flames that had threatened summer homes east of Sacramento after burning about 9000 acres of timber in the Sierra Nevada. About 400 men fought the blaze which began 3½ miles east of Placerville and damaged timber in El Dorado National Forest and land held by Michigan- California Lumber Co.
A compact market note highlights returns on value for investors, noting how strategic spending yields outsized gains. It emphasizes savvy choices, durable goods, and timely purchases as keys to maximizing outcomes from limited capital.
Pontotoc County farmers increasingly produce their own sorghum syrup as mills spread across communities. Early varieties mature now with some growers starting, while others will begin later. Equipment can be bought under $100, enabling households to process cane into rich dark syrup for winter use. Local school and group contest results follow with winners in Groups 2 through 4 and judges named.
In the George Washington bicentennial declamation contest finals 24 students competed across four groups. Medals were awarded to the top three in each group, totaling twelve trophies. Fitzhugh earned a place in every group while Leona Eppler of Oakman won Group 1 and Steedman school’s representative placed second, with John ny Thomas, Fitzhugh, taking third. East Central Teachers College president A Linscheid spoke briefly on Washington after performances.
Oklahoma City reports state investigators say Charles Floyd known as Pretty Boy and George Birdwell have been separated for months. Floyd rumored to hide in eastern Oklahoma while recovering from wounds, Birdwell sighted in Parlisboro but not caught. Tulsa gossip claims Mrs Floyd left town with debts mounting.
Grover Beam lies in Breco hospital after being shot while fleeing from Sheriff L E Franklin and another officer near Ada. Franklin said Beam ran when warned to halt at Bob Drivers place on Highway 48 north of Ada, a single shot struck him and pellets scattered his back. Beam held on a felony warrant.
In San Francisco on September 1, William Gibbs McAdoo and Tallant Tubbs appear set to win the November California senate seats, defeating incumbent Samuel M. Shortridge. Tubbs leads Republican votes, while McAdoo tops Democratic totals. turnout nears a record 2.665 million registered voters.
Senator elect James C. Nance of Walters proposed a special session 15 days after the November election to cut salaries of newly elected state officials. The plan would apply to those whose terms begin next January if approved at the regular session. Nance noted current lawmakers’ terms end before the new assembly meets and urged action with fiscal justification from Governor Murray’s economy committee member Eugene Kerr.
In Philadelphia Eastern Penitentiary inmates undergo plastic surgery to improve facial features, aiming to aid future prospects after release. Dr Michael Wolfe leads free transformations for volunteers to erase battered noses scars and disfigurements, drawing attention from police and inmates alike.
A tiny sculpture carved in a grain of rice of the pope was presented recently. The artist is a Chinese convert who created the miniature bust and donated it to the pope.
A century old ram's horn from a Bedford County Tennessee flock is shown to The News by T N Herrin. It was passed from his father to him then to the current owner seventy years ago. Once used as a hunting horn the horn belonged to a famed ram who fought a rival and lost an eye and a horn in battle. On returning home he charged a walnut root mistaken for a ram and died from the injury.
Oklahoma City September 2. Six persons were injured two seriously when two cars collided two miles east of Edmond. All were taken to Wesley hospital. Among the injured are Mrs. Fred C. Trower 40 Tulsa and Earl L. Leaverton 36 Winslow Ariz. Leaverton in serious condition with cuts and bruises. Trower scalp wound and loss of teeth. Remaining injured include Fred C. Trower 42 his daughter Carleene 2 Mrs. J J Jennings 60 and Mrs. Earl Leaverton 30. Carleene Trower may have a broken collar bone. Jennings daughter is Tulsa resident. The Leavertons were en route to Bolivar Ohio and the Trowers to Texas on vacation.
Berlin reports that five fascists condemned to death for murdering a communist during a political brawl received clemency and were commuted to life imprisonment by federal commissioners led by Chancellor Von Papen. The case may go to regular courts for trial by jury. Hitler denounced the move as cowardly and vowed continued opposition.
July saw only 27 licenses issued by the court clerk sparking concern. August surged with 42 licenses, reflecting brighter business conditions. Applicants’ residences span several states and Oklahoma counties seeking state approval of marriage plans.
Chicago report details Will Morrison of Chicago who claims the title of world s worst fisherman after 28 years without a catch. He describes a two hour battle with a 60 pound muskie in Squaw Lake near Minocqua Wisconsin, losing the fish after it dragged him toward shore and toppled his canoe, then finally securing the line and catching the fish with Bill Stevens before shooting it.
Oklahoma City officials say no new overtures for surrender from bank robbers Charles Pretty Boy Floyd and George Birdwell have been received. Seminole county officers obtained a machine gun for the hunt, while Floyd is rumored to have modified a car for better aiming. No recent robberies or depredations are attributed to them.
Sheriff Frank Aldridge reports reliable information that Charles Pretty Boy Floyd and George Birdwell are traveling at night in eastern Oklahoma. A deputy was sent to Oklahoma City for a search machine this week. The pair were said to ride a yellow coupe with a black top. State operatives in Oklahoma City say Floyd is wounded from a summer shootout near Stonewall.
New York reports a committee of nine railroad executives has decided to begin notices on October 1 calling for a flat 20 percent cut to the basic wage scale. Workers previously took a 10 percent temporary reduction starting February 1 for a year. Eastern lines favor renewal of current terms. western roads prefer a 25 percent cut. Arbitration likely to be proposed alongside the notices.
Oklahoma City September 2 A secretary in Governor Murray's administration was moved to assistant chief clerk of the state board after Mrs Bertha Hartman was removed. No reason was given for the dismissal and a report about John Thomas of Lawton filling the post was not confirmed.
Treasury plans a major refinancing of between 1 and 1.4 billion dollars to cover maturing short term obligations totaling 712.5 million and potential needs for reconstruction, relief, general expenses, and home loan bank operations. Secretary Mills to relay plans after Labor Day amid a fund balance deficit and new land bank repayments.
Dove season opens in Oklahoma with an unusually good forecast. The season runs to January 1, 1933, as shells sell out and hunters take to the fields. Squirrel and duck seasons follow, with quail also reported plentiful and bob white hunting set to begin after football season.
The Oklahoma economy committee will reconvene September 15 to review budgets for two state orphanages and four training schools totaling 471 565 for the current year. Dr W B Bizzell urged a lump appropriation to allow regents to decide the cuts and warned some departments may be eliminated to meet a 30 percent reduction.
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