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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1932
Page
1
Judge A G Winn a Pontotoc county pioneer died in a hospital from a gunshot wound to the head after a shooting at his ranch 15 miles southeast of Ada. Mrs Winn reported the incident at Criswell's funeral home and the case will be heard in Coalgate near the Coal county line.
In Portland Ore on September 14 the American Legion convention’s national defense committee urged increases in the U S army and navy and proposed screening congressional candidates on defense stances. The report backed the 1920 National Defense Act and warned against disarmament while stressing peace through strength.
In Topeka Kansas Governor Roosevelt the democratic presidential nominee outlined a six fold farm relief plan aimed at aiding farmers losing land to institutions He urged self financing decentralization voluntary cooperative operation and avoidance of dumping tariffs to protect world prices supporting local administration and a reorganization of agriculture to curb foreign markets downturns
County Attorney Wylie Snow said a murder charge will be filed against Mrs. A. G. Winn in Coal County after her husband, former Ada postmaster and territorial commissioner, was found shot in his home. A preliminary hearing is expected next week. Snow noted family trouble but did not detail it. He believes the fatal shot came from Mrs. Winns automatic pistol.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 oclock in Ada at Criswell Funeral Home chapel for M G Winn a veteran attorney and former U S commissioner postmaster and Ada bar member who died from a gunshot at his Coal county ranch. Burial will be in Rosedale beside his two sons. Survivors include his widow a daughter Mrs Wick Chancel lor of Lubbock sister Mee G Winn two brothers J C Winn Sparks and C M Winn Guthrie. A murder charge was filed against Mrs Winn after a hearing in Coalgate she allegedly fired the fatal shot and was jailed pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for Thursday
In Portland Oregon the American Legion legislative committee approved a pay now resolution by 21 to 9. The measure consolidates 43 proposals with 28 calling for immediate bonus payment. Delegates from several states opposed the bonus while Nebraska planned to oppose the majority report at the convention.
A resolution opposing U S recognition of the Soviet government was adopted unanimously by the American Legion at its convention today.
Chicago was formally selected as the 1935 convention city of the American Legion here today. The exact convention time will be set by the executive committee.
Oklahoma City reports state bank commissioner W. J. Barnett announced a 10 percent dividend to depositors of the closed Security State Bank of Ada. This is the second liquidation payment totaling $17,872 after the bank closed last October.
Classified ads trumpet high returns on smart investments and bargains. Offers highlight value deals and competitive rates across real estate autos and services with bold claims of savings and smart shopping.
Beach A. LaSelle, a student aviator and treasurer of the Eloro Mines Co. of Hillsboro New Mexico, was killed when his plane stalled on landing at El Paso municipal airport. He had studied at Ada High School and Colorado University. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. LaSelle, are said to be in Vermont.
SEMINOLE Okla Sept 14 A. S. Wells Wewoka attorney for Governor Murray filed an FAA suit to collect 7232 30850 from Sinclair Prairie Oil interests for reducing three percent of production in oil tax payments since 1915. Six other suits seek 3000 to 350000. Oil companies deducting three percent while paying on 97 percent.
In Maine election results Democratic Louisa Brann leads Burleigh Martin for governor with 18 of 632 precincts reported. Republicans hold one of three House seats as Carroll Beedy leads Joseph Connolly. Prohibition remains the lone statewide issue with candidates split on repeal.
Norman Howard post of the American Legion installed new officers led by post commander Alvis Jones at Legion hall. Joe Looney conducted the ceremony. Tom P. D. McKeown spoke on 1917 wartime legislation and veteran benefits. The group announced a campaign to recruit World War I veterans and set a September 25 meeting in Oklahoma City.
Paraguayan forces say they annihilated a 14,000 strong Bolivian infantry regiment after a three day battle at Fort Boqueron. Bolivian commander Adolf Lairano was captured and other officers identified on site. Government to send notes to neutral powers and the League of Nations.
Grave robbery charges against Wesley Webb and John Risenhoover were dismissed at a preliminary hearing at Fort Gibson Oklahoma. They testified they were digging for gold and did not know a grave was nearby. The grave belonged to Lizzie McClain whose body was said to hold gold.
Grading and drainage on state highway No 12, six miles east of Ada, near completion. October first, barring weather, should see the project finished. The route from the east end to Homer schoolhouse is nearly complete with only a few days on the cut off between Homer and the old grading. The first cut off east of Ada has seen some work. Dangerous turns are removed and the roadbed now 36 feet wide throughout. J F McKeel, state highway commissioner, is home for the weekend and notes uncertainty about gravel surfacing due to exhausted state funds and federal approval needed for any federal funded projects.
Eight state primaries show party leaders watching trends and Maine’s off-season vote. In the South, Huey Long backs John H. Overton for Louisiana senator. Voters in New Hampshire and Vermont favor incumbents, while Michigan and Arizona tilt toward governors. Republicans contest renomination in several states as early returns trickle in.
Eight aboard the City of Richmond aircraft led by George Hutchinson were rescued by the British trawler Lord Talbot after a forced water landing near Angmagssalik Greenland. The plane wrecked near Itersak valley. survivors reached the Eskimo settlement of Eker with help from local sealers. The group planned a Europe tour, aiming for London via Reykjavik and Edinburgh.
Sid White, attorney, filed an answer in district court denying the existence of a Murray for President club in a suit by J. P. Gordon Co. for 1847.60 in Governor Murray souvenirs. The response lists several individuals acting individually to advance the governor’s interests and notes a judge’s remark about not paying for items not contracted.
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