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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1934

Page

3

Oklahoma Democrats chart new course under Marland

Oklahoma Democrats at a state convention welcomed Governor candidate F E Marland as leader. The platform pledges full cooperation with Roosevelt policies and aims for subsistence homesteads unemployment insurance old age pensions and broad relief. Senator Gore and Senator Thomas praised Roosevelt while Anglin voiced strong support for Marland.

Leon H. Hurst Oklahoma City William H. Murray Oklahoma F E. W. Marland Marland Roosevelt Murray Franklin D. Roosevelt United States Thomas P. Gore Elmer Thomas Thomas Franklin D Roosevelt Gore Tom Anglin Matland W. B. Pine Anglin Pine Harding Coolidge Hoover

Transients Strain Local FERA Office With Food and Gasoline Needs

Local FERA workers face time loss as transients seek food or gasoline, despite no regulation allowing relief. Personnel must explain there is nothing available, extending the effort and delaying regular duties.

FERA

Purloined News Items

Mrs. Sally Lawless moved to Mill Creek to live with her daughter Mrs. O L Dudley. Government rain gauger Merrill reports two recent rains totaling 3.16 inches. August 24 25 marked a 41 year reunion for Mr and Mrs W G Draper now in Tishomingo, former pioneer teachers of Indian Territory days who earned A B from Southeastern State Teachers College Durant and run a book store and insurance firm.

Sally Lawless Mill Creek O. L. Dudley Merrill W. G. Draper

Maine Votes Democratic Sweep in Governor and Congress

In Maine, voters elected Gov. Louis J. Brann and two Democratic congressmen, signaling rejection of Republican anti Roosevelt policies. Senator Hale held a slim lead over Democrat DuBord, while Beedy trailed Hamlin in the first district and Moran won in the second. Utterback and Brewster contested the third district as ticket splitting rose. Portland backed Brann, reversing a previous loss.

Portland Maine United States Louis J. Brann Alfred K. Ames Brann Ames Hale Frederick Hale Senate F. Harold DuBord DuBord Carroll L. Beedy Roosevelt Simon Hamlin South Portland Atterback Ralph O. Brewster John G. Utterback Brewster Utterback National House Machias

Disaster In Brief: Morro Castle Fire Off New Jersey Coast

The Morro Castle, a 11 620 ton Turbo electric liner of the Ward Line bound Havana to New York with 318 travelers and 240 crew, caught fire at 3 15 p m EST miles off Asbury Park. Captain Robert Willmott died of a heart attack. Chief Officer Warms led the ship as the blaze spread. Survivors were landed at New Jersey points and New York. many bodies washed ashore.

Morro Castile Atlantic Gulf and West Indies Navigation Company Ward Line Havana New York Atlantic Ocean Asbury Park New Jersey New York City Robert Willmott W. F. Warms

Germans Hear Hitler Declare Labor Camp Citizenship Rule

In Nurnberg Hitler told 52,000 labor camp youths that no German may become a voting citizen without serving in a Nazi labor camp. Constantin Hierl announced 180,600 labor camp youths nationwide stood at attention as the pageant honored World War II dead. The crowd marched to Adolf Hitlerplatz as the leader toured the rally.

Nurnberg Germany Adolf Hitler Zeppelin Meadow National Socialist Party Hitler Constantin Hierl

Miller Suffers Serious Injury at Bevee Oil Field

Blackie Lee a Grifler for Loyal Drilling Corp sustained serious injuries at the No 1 Barnes site in 21 4 5 Bevee oil field while jack­ing up a tank. The tank slipped striking his knee and driving bones of his left leg into the groin fracturing both bones. He was taken to Suggs clinic in Ada in serious condition. He recently came to Ada from Kilgore Texas.

B. Co Blackie Lee Grifler Loyal Drilling Company Barnes Bevee Suggs Clinic Ada Kilgore Texas

Psychology of Politics study finds Roosevelt aligned with voters

Howard Blakeslee reports a Yale led study of 8 419 voters across 35 states showing Roosevelt's administration largely matched 1932 electorate wishes. It notes major policy misalignments on federal spending dry state liquor control and direct relief to individuals while highlighting leadership in veteran compensation and public ownership of power plants.

Howard W. Blakeslee Associated Press New York Roosevelt American Psychological Association Samuel P. Hayes, Jr Mt. *Olyoke College Yale University

Supreme Court issues about thirty opinions at term

Oklahoma City report shows the supreme court closed its summer vacation with around thirty opinions. Rulings include writs of prohibition granted, reversals and affirmations on in for mation cases, damages, land and estate disputes, and tax matters across multiple counties.

Oklahoma City Supreme Court First National Bank of Seminole George H. Henshaw Henshaw Middle States Casualty Insurance Company W. D. Collins J. H. Holland Bryan County L. J. Hudson J. H. Moore Kiowa County Hobart Board of Education Graves Farm Loan Investment Company Et al H. M. Vance Cherokee County State R. C. Jones and Company Payne County Janet Moore Anna Grimes Okmulgee County Great American Life Insurance Company of Hutchinson Kas Edna Love McClain County Hill Brothers L. A. Pierce LeFlore County B. E. Hagler Susan Breeze Oklahoma County Claud Wallace P. R. Crowley Atoka County Security Bank an@ Trust company et al Norton- Johnson Buick Motor Company H. A. Johnson Noble County Western Light and Power Corporation State Board of Equalization First National Bank of Sayre E. M. Sanders Beckham County Louise P. Appe Henry Law Blaine County Joe Long O. H. Higgins Pittsburgh United Corporation George R. Beeler, Jr Stephens County Cc. E. Dawson E. W. Coppock Ottawa County Champlin Refining Company Lydia M. Brooks Garfield County H. F. Wilcox Oil and Gas Co Corporation Commission

Leaders Comment On Maine Result

Washington reports show Republican Chairman Fletcher calling for intensified efforts after Maine returns. Senator Hale and Brewster victory cited. Farley expresses satisfaction with Democratic performance and warns the bill will be paid by the people.

Washington Fletcher Republican National Committee Maine Farley Mane Democratic National Organization Republican National Organization Roosevelt Hale Brewster

Fleming Sues Gypsy Oil Firm Over Husband Death

Mrs Lena Fleming of Vamoosa sues H F Wheeler and Gypsy Oil for 36000 damages in the death of her husband Adam Fleming who was killed in a Gypsy Oil car crash driven by Wheeler. Also notes Shawnee hospital update on lawyer Jay Huffman and a poultry life expectancy query from J D Stokes about a Bantam rooster hatched August 1920.

Lena Fleming Vamoosa H. F. Wheeler Gypsy Oil Company Adam Fleming Wheeler J. D. Stokes Fairview Stokes Parsons

Death of Hughes county farmer L L Rayborn at 66

L L Rayborn a Hughes county farmer died at his home east of Atwood Saturday at 1 pm from a heart attack. He was 66. Also reported are two separate incidents of armed robbery near Calvin and Holdenville with four bandits taking a 1934 Ford coupe driven by Leo J. McMakin and $20 plus valuables. They fled in a 1933 Ford coach and were believed to have carried a machine gun.

L. L. Rayborn Hughes County Atwood Leo J. McMakin Ben Kimbro Holdenville Calvin Enville McAlester McMakin

Self Family Relocates to Ada Home Purchase

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Self and their children left Thursday for Ada to reside in a new home at 726 East 15th. Coalgate expresses regret at losing these good residents but wishes them well in their new location.

A. C. Self Ada East 15Th Coalgate

Morgan Leads Texas League As Batsman in 1934 Pennant Race

William Ruggles, head of the Texas League statistics bureau, announced the top hitters for the 1934 pennant chase. Chester Morgan of San Antonio led with the league’s best average, followed by Alex Hooks of Tulsa and Beau Bell of Galveston. Official averages listed afterward.

Dallas Tex William Ruggles Texas League Baseball Statistical Bureau Chester Morgan San Antonio Alex Hooks Tulsa Beau Bell Galveston

Oklahoma highway program approved and awaiting letter

Oklahoma City September 12 telegraphic approval of the state 4.6 million dollar highway construction program was received by the state highway commission. Details of the federal aid plan were withheld pending a formal approval letter from Federal District Engineer C F E Swain Fort Worth. Eighty four projects in 59 counties are included with first contract letting likely in late October.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma State Highway Commission Bureau of Public Roads C. F E. Swain Fort Worth H. N. Arnold State Commission

Greatest returns for the amount invested

Classified ad highlights value and investment efficiency by promoting goods or services offering high returns for cost. Emphasizes affordable options and practical value for readers seeking bargains and productive purchases in the market.

Chickasaw Called to Meet September 18 in Johnston County

Pi-Chickasaw Indians will hold their annual tribal meeting September 18 at Seeley Chapel near Connerville Johnston County. They will consider the Wheeler-Howard Indian bill and relief distribution proposals. Governor Douglas H. Johnson will report on tribal affairs in Oklahoma and Washington.

Oklahoma City Seeley Chapel Connerville Johnston County Douglas H. Johnson Oklahoma Washington

More Rain Falls in Pontotoc County

Rain came to Pontotoc County to replenish moisture lost during hot weeks. Ada recorded .22 inch by 6 am with more showers spreading through the morning. Lightning and thunder were heard overnight as early-morning rain began, and late plantings from August 22 are already producing early harvests.

Pontotoc County Ada

Roche Trails in Colorado Governor Race As Ballots Count

Miss Josephine Roche steadily trailed in a hard fought campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor. Gov Ed C Johnson led by about eight thousand votes with most precincts reported, while Roche refused to concede though early tallies favored Johnson. The reported counts showed Johnson around 61,940 to Roche's 53,315.

Denver Josephine Roche Democratic Party Ed C. Johnson

Four Indicted in Fort Smith Counterfeiting Ring

Fort Smith Ark September 12 two secret indictments returned by the federal grand jury disclosed an alleged counterfeiting ring active in June and July. Richard B. Jones Bruce M Brady James Ford and Lillie Johnson named as defendants. Jones Brady and Ford held. Johnson jailed in McAlester awaiting transfer for trial.

Fort Smith Ark Federal Grand Jury Richard B. Jones Bruce M. Brady James Ford Lillie Johnson Jones Brady Ford McAlester Okla

Oklahoma Pecan Growers Split Over Best Paper Shell Varieties

A survey by D C Mooring of the A and M College gathers 121 responses from Oklahoma pecan growers. The poll shows sharp divisions with twelve varieties receiving votes for first place and many more for lower ranks, led by the Stuart pecan.

Money Maker Oklahoma Success Williamson D. C. Mooring A. & M. College Mooring

Winter Pasture and Cover Crops Urged in Oklahoma

Winter pasture and cover crops offer soil saving moisture conservation and livestock feed, said Dr. N. E. Winters, regional Soil Erosion Service director. On the Stillwater creek project spanning 180000 acres in Payne Noble and Logan counties, Austrian winter peas hairy vetch wheat oats and other erosion resistant crops are widely used with over 50000 pounds of seed planned for planting this fall.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma N. E. Winters Soil Erosion Service Agronomy Department of Oklahoma A. and M. College Stillwater Creek Payne, Noble Logan

Winter crops urged for fall growth by soil erosion service

Doctor Winters urges farmers cooperating with the soil erosion service to sow winter crops at once on well prepared seed beds so they gain fall growth and become valuable for use as winter pasture.

Soil Erosion Service Doctor Winters

Oklahoma ex-congressman Herrick sighted in Oregon gold quest

Former Oklahoma congressman Manuel T. Herrick, noted for targeting beauty contests in his 1920 campaign, reappears in Oregon as a rumored gold prospector in Galice. An inquiry from Ralph E. King seeks Herrick’s photograph to settle miners’ dispute.

Oklahoma City Manuel T. Herrick Oklahoma Oregon

Two Amendments Plated On Ballot

November general election ballots will carry two proposed constitutional amendments. One would empower the legislature to authorize cities to pension police officers and the other would require public service corporations to obtain the commission consent before consolidating with or purchasing the stock property or franchise of a competing or parallel line. The state election board ordered the amendments placed on ballots yesterday.

Oklahoma City Corporation Commission State Election Board

Very Much Improved After Taking Cardui

Mrs W A Sewell Sr of Waco Texas reports cramping, chills, and bedrest before Cardui. She credits Cardui with marked improvement and says she can recover and share Cardui with others. Thousands testify to Cardui benefits though medical advice is advised if no benefit.

Cardui W. A. Sewell Waco Texas Cardus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harmony Liberal Anglia Kirkbride Alva Bob Kirkbride Marszin The Sie Market Square Adolf Hitlerplatz Mller Tank B. C. Lee Psychology of Politics Alice Mae Gilbert William Gaines Grady County J. J. W. Standard JC. Fisher Pottawatomie County T. H. Campbell Jr Tulsa County William A. Burgess Cora B. Ward Devonian Oil Corporation E. E. Hurt County C. B. Holmes A. B. Chadwell Gladys H. Smart T. J. Billings H. P. Moffitt C. A. Cobb Agricultural Adjustment Administration Stillwater State Bankhead Administration Secretary of Agriculture Moffitt State Board Congress Hkonawa Jay C. Huffman Shawnee Allen Morgan Oklahoma Highway Program Miss Roghe Jonusen Roche Stuart Pecan Manuel Herrick
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