Labor Day Oratory Across Nation Highlights Rift in Labor
Labor Day events drew leaders from both sides of the labor split with President Roosevelt and Governor Alf Landon issuing messages. John L. Lewis and Green urged regulatory steps and broader purchasing power while Coughlin attacked bankers. Public speeches in Kansas, Tennessee, Michigan and elsewhere complemented a holiday marked by travel and leisure, signaling a busy vacation period unseen since 1929.
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Associated Press
America
Roosevelt
Alf M. Landon
John L. Lewis
Landon
Kansas
American Legion
Wichita
Organized Labor
Boston
Frank Morrison
A. F
Lancaster
George L. Berry
Labor
Baltimore
Perkins
Hemler Johnson Marriage Saturday
Miss Juanita Hemler daughter of Mrs Ada Hemler of Minden Louisiana becomes Bailey Johnsons bride at 2 30 p m Saturday in the home of Mrs Reed 1115 south Stockton Rev Ivan J Young officiates Those present include Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson Mrs Earl Reed Mrs Della Anderson Mrs Jack Collins and Mrs Jeff Reed The couple will reside at 214 West Fifteenth Mr Johnson employed by Vaughn Drilling company
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Juanita Hemler
Ada Hemler
Minden
Louisiana
Jeff Reed
Ada
Bailey Johnson
Della Anderson
Jack Collins
West Fifteenth
Johnson
Vaughn Drilling Company
Ada and Pontotoc County Observe Quiet Labor Day
Safety first was the rule and no accidents the result of the observance of Labor Day in Ada and Pontotoc County. One near miss occurred when Darius Daniels was bumped while painting markers. Authorities arrested two drunks and the fire department responded to a car fire with almost no damage. Businesses mostly closed and residents relaxed.
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Ada
Pontotoc
Darius Daniels
Sheriff's Office
West Twelfth Street
Mias on ECA Names Nixson as President
Professor Hershel F. Nixson of Shawnee High School economics was elected president of the East Central Education Association succeeding Mrs. Wimbish who resigned. He was promoted from vice president to president.
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Hershel F. Nixson
Shawnee High School
Monday
East Central Education Association
Wimbish
Nixson
Parks Bland Marriage Monday Ends In Home Ceremony
Miss Aline Parks daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Parks wed Mr Jack H Bland in a home ceremony at 812 East Fourteenth Rev J H Shackle ford officiated The bride wore novelty crepe with moire taffeta The couple planned to reside in Fittstown Mr Bland works for Blackstock Oil Co Mrs Bland studied in Fittstown and Mr Bland was educated in Maud Oklahoma.
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Aline Parks
Henry Parks
Jack H. Bland
East Fourteenth
J. H. Shackleford
Martha Bland
Eugene Cummings
Fittstown
Bland
The
Blackstock Oil Co
Mr. Bland
Maud
Okla
Highways Lead Holiday Deaths Across Nation
Accidents over the Labor day weekend killed at least 304 people nationwide, with 257 deaths from highway mishaps. Travel records surged, rail and highway officers noted a 25 percent rise on the West Coast, New York terminals were packed, and California led in accidental fatalities with 29.
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Eastern Railroad
New York City
Holland Tunnel
New Jersey
George Washington Bridge
California
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Oklahoma
No Crop Estimate Halted by Oklahoma Crop Bureau
Oklahoma City report says for the first time this year no monthly crop estimate will be issued. Duncan notes crops showed no progress and the bulletin is unnecessary this month. Also, L W King and family return to Muskogee and Ada residents move home after California visit.
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Oklahoma City
Duncan
Communists Warn France of Fasci ro revolt and non intervention crisis
Paris dispatch reports Communist allegations of a Fascist plot to seize control in France with plans for civil war and armed imports. They accuse Francois De La Rocque’s Social party of organizing shock troops while metal workers strike. Prime Minister Blum stands firm against intervention.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
L’ Humanite
Social” Party
Col
Francois de la Rocque
Croix de Feu Veterans League
de la Rocque
L’humanite
Communist Party
Blockadce
Blum
Leon Blum
Spain
Italy
Germany
People’s Front
Blume
Vaillant Couturier
Enrollment In City Schools Tops 1935 Mark
City school officials report enrollment above the 1935 level with about 200 more pupils than at the close of last year’s first day. The totals: Ada High 713, Ada Junior 446, Washington 294, Glenwood 27, Irving 398, Willard 253, Hayes 329, overall 2805. Classes begin Tuesday after a half day for high and junior highs.
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B. R. Stubbs
Ada High School
Ada Junior High School
Washington
Glenwood
Irving
Willard
Hayes
Madrid denies bombing of destroyer Kane off Spanish coast
The Madrid government disavowed responsibility for the attempted bombing of the American destroyer Kane by an unidentified airplane on August 30. A note to the American embassy said no loyalist planes were operating nearby at the time. In Ada, Mrs. H A Bynum was called due to her daughter Jean’s serious illness, with Jean living with grandmother Mrs. H D Meredith. Bynum is sister of Mrs. Gladys Lewis.
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Washington
Madrid
Kane
Emassy
H. A. Bynum
Los Angeles
California
Ada
Jean
H. D. Meredith
Bynum
Gladys Lewis
Roosevelt Feels Happy Returning From Indiana Stop
President Roosevelt, dining with Indiana friends at a private luncheon aboard the train en route to Washington, reflected on a possible joint campaign with Senator Vandenberg had he been his opponent. He praised Indiana, noted drought relief gains, and said he was glad to be among old party friends.
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Roosevelt
Washington
U. S. Employment Service
Green
Knoxville
Tenn
Indianapolis Athletic Club
Sen. Vandenberg
R-Mich
Indiana
Arthur Vandenburg
Arthur Vandenberg
Marriage Licenses and Birth Notice in Ada Area
A list shows numerous marriage licenses with names ages and birth details including Edd Hair Ada Edrie O Nea l Clarita Kemp Harris Wanette Gwendolyn Lambert Wanette and others. The notice also states Mr and Mrs Verlin Abel Stratford road announce the birth of an eight pound bow on September 7.
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Edd Hair
Ada
Edrie, O'Neal
Clarita
Kemp Harris
Wanette
Gwendolyn Lambert
Paul Daniels
Olivia Parks
Harrison Whipple
Stonewall
Berniece Mayes
Verlin- Abel
Stratford Road
Barretts Welcome Seven Pound Girl September D
Mr and Mrs B D Barrett of 503 West Fifteenth are parents of a seven pound girl born in September with the baby named September D.
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B. D. Barrett
West Fifteenth
France plans 4.2 billion franc boost to armed forces in 1937
Paris reports cabinet approves 4.2 billion francs for army navy and air force upgrades to meet Germany's conscription rise. The plan includes a 100 million franc naval base project and seeks a Geneva arms limitation convention. Premier Blum backs neutrality toward Spain.
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Paris
France
Germany
League of Nations
Geneva
Albert Lebrun
Elysee Palace
Europe
Blum
Socialist Party
Spain
Ruby Herring Impostor Held as Escapee Convict
A woman about 20 years old, claiming to be Ruby Herring, was jailed in Pauls Valley as police say she escaped from McAlester penitentiary. Robert Hays, arrested with her for drunken and reckless driving, paid a 36.25 fine. authorities noted hair color discrepancies and possible dyeing.
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Tab Harum
Ruby Herring
Robert Hays
Stratford
Ada
George Longacre
Zeke Jones
Hays
Herring
Griggs
Maine Campaign Heads Into Last Week With Speakers
Maine campaign enters final week as voters hear Assistant Secretary Woodring and Col. Theodore Roosevelt. The race centers on the New Deal and the 1840 adage as Maine prepares to fill state and congressional offices next Monday, two months ahead of the nation.
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Portland
Maine
Woodring
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Union
Huff Injury Patient Cleared From Local Hospital
O. A. Huff who suffered serious injuries in a August 29 highway crash that killed six was discharged from a local hospital Thursday.
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O. A. Huff
Braly Sisters Vacation Includes Dallas Fort Worth Trip
Miss Virginia Braly and Miss Geneva Braly spend two weeks traveling with stops in Dallas Fort Worth and Carlsbad Cavern during a vacation.
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Virginia Braly
Geneva Braly
Dallas
Fort Worth
Carlsbad
Allen Family Visit in Fort Worth Home
W. J. Allen and his daughter from Fort Worth are visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Allen, sharing time together.
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W. J. Allen
Fort Worth
Mrs
Joe Allen
Miss Lillian Horn Accepts Post at Francis School
Miss Lillian Horn has accepted a position in the Francis school and assumed her duties there to day.
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Lillian Horn
Francis School
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London
Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Committee For Industrial Organization
Frank Knox
Alma
Mich
William Lemke
Chicago
Riverview Park
Coughlin
Charles E. Coughlin
Detroit
NEA Service, Inc
Callander
Marie
Yvonne
Cecile
Emilie
Annette
Hemler- Johnson
Badajoz
Miason
L. W. King
Muskotee
B. C. King
A. M. Gregg
Frank Miller
Frank Jr
Doris Ruth
Bettie Sue
Fasliot
Supt
Stubbs
Broadway
City Hall
New York
San Sebastian
Alben Barkley
Kentucky
Arney Norvell
Verhiece Boyd
T. L. Majors
Phange
Gil
Pontotoc County
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