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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1936
Page
2
Business analysts cite rising freight shipments the strongest since 1931 rising August residential building 40 percent from July and 148 percent from a year ago. Auto industry plans higher 1937 model production while steel runs at six year high.
The Pontotoc county excise board finalizes a 15 mill general fund levy distributed among county city and school districts for the new fiscal year. Ada city budgets total $115,102 with allocations across departments including street, police, fire, water and park. Estimated other revenue tops $85,014 leaving about $30,000 to raise by ad valorem taxes. water is expected to bring in over $63,000.
Oklahoma Senator Elmer Thomas reported drought conditions to government relief agencies urging relaxed WPA and resettle regulations. Respondents urged real work programs and warned of potential protests if aid is blocked. The article also notes Thomas’s World War I service and local family details, and mentions a Saturday night car accident near Hominy involving Martin Fratey.
Major Gordon W. Lillie known as Pawnee Bill and his wife were seriously injured in a head on collision on the Tulsa Pawnee road near Cleveland. Mrs Lillie suffered a broken jaw ankle and knee while the major had a severe scalp wound but no skull fracture. The couple had been returning from Taos New Mexico where they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and received a gold colored automobile.
The Kodiak bear is the world’s largest carnivorous animal found only as a pure species on Kodiak Island in Alaska. These creatures commonly reach about 12 feet in height and weigh over a ton.
Washington report shows cotton valued at 861,512,000 dollars to farmers in 1935, making it the top crop. Wheat, corn, truck crops, potatoes, and farm gardens followed in gross income among 78 crops considered.
Two men were injured but not seriously when a sedan overturned after colliding with a truck on State Highway 19 seven miles south of Ada. Clarence Beeler and Lloyd Phillips received head and body cuts. Pete Timmons and Tom Cansler had minor injuries. Sheriff Kaiser found no party at fault. the crash occurred about one-fourth mile east of Union Valley.
Hixson of Shawnee high school leads a push within the East Central division of the Oklahoma Education Association to unite superintendents and teachers behind a single legislative program. A district convention in Ada November 5 and 6 will feature state leaders and national figures to rally support.
Oklahoma City. Pratt states that 4-H club members across Oklahoma totaled 54 000, with girls earning 197 390 quarts of produce and making 332 966 sewn items and 56 912 home projects. Boys hold 30 275 acres in crops and 1 884 head of livestock from 2, 788 club boys, despite drought.
An estimated 3,000,000 miles of U S highways would permit a motorist to travel at 10,000 miles per year for 260 years without repeating a route. This figure highlights the vast reach of the nation’s road network and the endurance implied by the mileage.
The News corrects an error stating A. D. Tanner died in a Saturday auto accident. The victim was Carthel Tanner, known as C. D. (Carthel) Tanner, longtime Ada resident and former News employee. Funeral services were held Sunday in Hominy, where he had lived.
Cecil Moten was back in Pontotoc county jail after surrendering to Bud Rich bondsman. He faces one pending count for theft of a hen and eggs from Deputy Sheriff Shockley and potential additional petit larceny charges as officers gather evidence. Moten was captured near a chicken coop after a theft from a car on West Sixteenth Street.
Sheriff Clyde Kaiser and deputies raided Ada city establishments Friday seizing 11 pay-off marble boards and one slot machine. Officers confiscated the devices and a large truck moved them to the sheriff’s office for storage. Some machines were reportedly owned by Herman Hamilton. charges may await next district court term.
Paul Waner of the Pittsburgh Pirates tied a modern National League mark by recording 200 or more hits for the seventh season. The feat matches Rogers Hornsby's earlier standard, while Ty Cobb holds the overall major league record with 200 or more safeties in nine seasons.
The Oklahoma state dairy show opens in Enid with 159 animals in the show ring and additional entries expected. Exhibitors include E. K. Gaylord, E. L. Peebley and son of Oklahoma City, Dr. Fred A. Glass of Tulsa, Ralsa Morley of Tulsa, the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College dairy herd at Stillwater, and Copperdale Gurnsey Farm of Hitchcock. Forty entries come from 4-H club exhibitors. Judging begins this afternoon.
The body of Ras W. McAdams was found beside the Frisco railroad near the Parkell Switch at 1 25 am Sunday. Investigators suspect he hopped a freight from Ada about 6 pm Saturday and fell striking his head, with a coroner's inquest possible. Funeral services were held Monday at Criswell Funeral Home in Ada with military honors. He is survived by his wife, children, parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Police investigated bank deposits and recent purchases as part of the inquiry. Economic notes report upward corn yield forecast but declines in cotton and grain sorghums.
Federal crop experts report continued rains and a late frost may aid recovery from drought. The drought of 1936 is judged less damaging than 1934, with total acreage harvested about 10 percent below average yet roughly 1 percent above 1934.
A list of 29 PWA projects with sponsors paying 55 percent was sent to Washington from Oklahoma City. The total estimated cost is 2,448,856 dollars with the federal government covering 45 percent when allocations are made. Fittstown appears with three schools costing 64,500 dollars.
Miss Ima McSpadden daughter of H. E. McSpadden of Fitzhugh married Kenneth McAnnaly son of A. T. McAnnaly of Ada on Sunday September 15 at the bride’s home with Rev. Virgil Paul officiating. The couple will reside in Vanessa where Mr. McAnnaly teaches music.
A high school student unveiled a snoremeter to measure nocturnal snoring volume during a Salt Lake City display. The item appears in a compact local notice and reflects a quirky, era specific invention.
In Hughes Crossing on the Blue River in Johnston County Oklahoma a half‑mile by a quarter‑mile area hosts more than 50 tree species identified by L. E. Fitts Jr. He lists scientific names with common names including elms maples oaks dogwoods hackberries pecans willows and many others noting the seaside alder and its unique geographic spread to Delaware Maryland and Oklahoma raising questions about historical distribution and possible Native American influence.
Pawnee news reports Mrs Gordon W Lillie 65 wife of Pawnee Bill Indian trader and showman has rallied from serious injuries after a Sunday night accident. Her husband Major Lillie with a scalp wound also shows rapid improvement as doctors note conscious and bright condition aided by oxygen. The crash occurred when the gold tinted car they recently received for their golden wedding celebration at Taos New Mexico collided head on with another vehicle.
Oklahoma City report notes Harve L. Melton, state pension director, says reaching the $30 monthly pension requires additional revenue. Delegations from Veterans of Industry of America, Farmers Union, and labor and old age pension group demand full payment, while Melton cites current funding limits and promises figures for the legislature. County commissioners seek more input in welfare worker appointments. pensions are financed by a 1 percent sales tax.
A new factory to manufacture synthetic rubber is rising in Delaware signaling industrial growth. The project will boost local employment and supply raw materials for broader manufacturing sectors.
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