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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1932

Page

5

Farmers Strike Resumes Picketing Across Midwest

Worthington Minnesota and nearby states see farmers from the holiday association resuming road block actions to push for higher prices for non perishables. Leaders claim nearly two million farmers are involved with broad participation across Minnesota North Dakota Oklahoma Nebraska Iowa and neighboring regions. Roosevelt campaign events also unfold with large crowds in Tacoma Seattle and Puyallup as the Democratic nominee discusses his health and recovery.

Worthington Minn Nobles County Holiday Association Des Moines Farmers” B Minnesota North Dakota Oklahoma Nebraska Iowa Ohio Winconssa South Dakota Kansas Silinoix Sioux City Northington Hon. J. Dickman Lismore John H. Bosch Atwater R. L. Rickerd Oklahoma Holiday Association Oklahoma City Mr. Roosevelt Mt. Rainier Roosevelt

Capone Seeks Habeas Hearing for Release in Atlanta

In Atlanta on September 21, U S District Judge Marvin Underwood set October 19 for a habeas corpus hearing on Al Capone's bid for freedom from the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. Capone and his lawyers filed the petition, with Capone expected to attend, repeating grounds urged in Chicago. The judge could rule immediately or delay. United States Marshal Louis Crawford notified Warden A C Oderholt of the writ. Capone was to be brought to court promptly.

Atlanta Marvin Underwood al Capone Chicago Upattorneys Marvin Underwood Ca'ted Capone Underwood United States Louis Crawford A. C. Oderholt Avanda Federal Penitentiary

Lane 1 Well Connecting With Pipeline

Fred Brydia reported that Lane No. 1, in the west half of 30-5-5, is to be connected today with a pipeline. The well is flowing naturally about 35 barrels daily without shot, with bottom at 2,545 feet in the Viola lime.

Fred Brydia Brydia

Roosevelt Facial Tariff Reciprocity At Next March Fourth

The presidential policy favors tariff reciprocity, arguing for negotiated tariffs to benefit both nations. He calls it a new deal in restoring foreign trade and economic peace, aiming to initiate the plan on March 4.

Roosevelt

Bonus marchers face War Department stance at Washington convention

The convention, chaired by Arthur, opposed the War Department after reading statements from Patrick J Hurley, secretary of war. The envelopes cited were marked with the War Department flank and claimed fatalities occurred before federal troops arrived. A later report said after the arrival of troops 600 soldiers did not fire and no one was seriously injured.

War Department Arthur Patrick J. Hurley Livricy U. 38 Stevens

Trains Lose Romance As Southern Lines Scale Back

Memphis reports two southern railroads cut best trains to save money. The Sunnyland and Panama limiteds, famed for their speed and lore across Arkansas and Mississippi, are retired, leaving communities missing a timepiece and a symbol of travel romance.

Memphis Southern Illinois Centrals Wanama Limited Frisco Sunnyland

Gardens and Kitchens Excels at Pontotoc County Fair

Miss Lemna Maloney judged Pontotoc County fair exhibits and praised women for expanding canning, textiles, and home arts while maintaining quilting skills. She noted the serene mood in gardens and kitchens and the high quality across Open class, Four-H, and farm women’s displays.

Lemna Maloney Pontotoc County Stillwater Miss Maloney Ada Farm Women's Club Womens Four-H Club

Franklin closes games at Garmal carnival

Sheriff L. E. Franklin shut down five carnival games at the county fair finding gambling in progress at wheel type devices. Weekend raids on alleged beer joints led to destruction of brew and whiskey including 160 bottles at one location.

L. E. Franklin

Tennessee Mayor Shot to Death in Union City Office

Union City Tennessee Mayor J. A. Prieto was found dead with a bullet in his heart after a shot in his office. Sheriff C. H. Brush opened an investigation and discounted self-inflicted death. A pool room operator, L. M. Raxesdale, said a negro man ran from the mayor’s office shortly after the shot.

Union City Tenn J. A. Prieto C. H. Brush Brash L. M. Raxesdale

Medieval Danks and Tellers Market Echoes in History

The text notes Danks dating to 600 8B.3 and suggests an early stock market for tellers' entertainment, implying established monetary exchange and entertainment trades in ancient times.

Chicks Pay Girl's Way In Golleese Upland

In Upland Indiana Martha Smith a 19 year old sophomore at Taylor university uses 150 chickens from her father’s White Leghorn flock to fund her college costs. She has rigged an alarm clock to turn on electric lights in the chicken house an hour before daybreak to boost egg output, hoping to raise about 350 dollars this year.

Upland Ind Martha Smith Haserstown Indiana Taylor University School of Music

Anor Gait? Nominees in Disagreement on Vote

Bishop James A Can non Jr. told the southwest Missouri conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South that he cannot vote for Roosevelt or Hoover until he decides. He urged either abstention or support for the candidate who furthers prohibition, criticizing Democratic leaders for not opposing the prohibition plank.

Joplin Roosevelt Hoover James A. Cannon Jr Southwest Missouri The Methodist Episcopal Church, South

Bur Clover and Hairy Vetch Seed Sales Rise in Bromide

The Tishominge Capital-Democrat reports bur clover seed crops in Bromide yielded between $3 500 and $4 900 with sales to Senator Ray for 1 000 pounds and to Senator Pine of Tulsa for 4 000 pounds. Other consignments ranged from 25 to 4 000 pounds totaling about 75 000 pounds.

Tishominge Senator Ray Hugo Mays Senator Pine Tulsa

Weevil Attack Seen Threatening Oklahoma Cotton Crop

Oklahoma State officials warn the 1933 cotton crop faces severe boll weevil pressure unless growers act now. Assistant director EK Scholl urges deadening of plants after harvest, burning of field trash to destroy late-season weevils, and early fall soil preparation for a firm seed bed to support early, healthy growth.

Stillwater Oklahoma EK. KE. Scholl Oklahoma A. and M. College Scholl

Supreme Court Decisions Forward In Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Supreme Court issued multiple rulings on September 20. cases include Martie Williams vs James Slaughter in Cleveland county breach of promise. James H. Dale vs Charles Deal land dispute with school land contract. Consolidated Amusement vs A B Momand et al. Potawatomi money due on contract affirmed. Acme Screen Co. vs H S Pebbles et al. restraining order against operating under Acme name affirmed. C O Rafferty et al. vs J H Collins et al. Payne damages from drainage ditch affirmed. Mike Decker vs L C Alexander Lincoln cash judgment affirmed. Clarence W Vann vs Charles E Helphrey Okfuskee Indian allotment probate affirmed. Wilbur Stephens vs F T Smith Tulsa surety bond affirmed. Andy O Neill vs Ray Cunningham et al. Ellis appeal bond affirmed.

Oklahoma City State Supreme Court Martie Williams James Slaughter Cleveland County James H. Dale Charles Deal School Land Commission Consolidated Amusement A. B. Momand Pottawatomie Acme Screen Company H. S. Pebbles Oklahoma Acme C. O. Rafferty Et al J. H. Collins Payne Wilbur Stephens F. T. Smith Tulsa Andy O'Neill Ray Cunningham Ellis

Cotton Movement Accelerates in Pontotoc County

Cotton came into Ada gins at a rate, with 605 bales received by three local gins Saturday night. Farmers began picking last Monday under clear weather, and next week harvest is expected to rise as picking expands. Boll weevils eased by dry weather, and Pontotoc cotton quality is good. Last year Pontotoc produced over 14,000 bales. early estimates for this season pending from local cotton experts.

Ada Pontotoc County Pontotoc Cormnty

Two Burglaries Reported Here This Week End

Two burglaries were reported to the local police over the weekend. Thieves hit Gwin and Mays drug store via a skylight from the old Castlebury hospital and took razor blades, safety razors, dollar watches, playing cards, cigarettes, and about 200 pennies. A separate break at Suzanne Beauty shop involved a roof entry and theft of a black onyx diamond ring. Police court docket showed about 20 offenders before Mayor T J Chambless, with arrests for drunk driving, liquor, and disorderly conduct over Saturday and Sunday and varied fines paid.

Gwin and Mays Old Castlebury Hospital Suzanne Beauty Shop

LaSelle Funeral At El Paso Today

Funeral services for Reach A. LaSelle Jr. killed in a plane crash at El Paso municipal airport were held in El Paso today at 2 o clock. The body goes to a mausoleum until a final resting place is chosen. Parents Mr and Mrs BR A LaSelle and family arrived from Vermont. Beach Jr. was treasurer of El Oro Mining Co and studied in the Bebee oil field era.

Reach A. LaSelle Jr el Paso el Oro Mining Company Hillsboro N. M

Osage Oil Income Tax Suit Moves Ahead in Oklahoma

Osage Indians, once rich from oil, face action by the Oklahoma Tax Commission over income taxes. Attorney T. J. Leahy of Pawhuska says he will file suit to test the commission’s authority and seeks recovery of Edward A. Leahy’s $13.95 tax on his share of the tribe’s 1931 mineral income.

Commission Leahy Oklahoma City Oklahoma Tax Commission T. J. Leahy Pawhuska Edward A. Leahy Osasges

Murray Working for State Loan in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City September 19 Governor Murray and Robert W. Kelso of the Reconstruction Finance Corp conferred on a state loan request for relief work. Oklahoma seeks 4 million dollars while city plans 500 thousand for sewer main extension. details to be clarified with city officials.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Murray Robert W. Kelso Reconstruction Finance Corp Blinn Albert L. MeRrill

Pontotoc County Prepares 10 State Fair Exhibits

Preparations are under way to exhibit Pontotoc county products at the Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City starting Saturday September 24. Mrs. Jessie Morgan home demonstration agent coordinates farm women and 4-H clubs, sorting cleaning pressing packing and transport. County exhibits likely depart Wednesday for early setup ahead of the fair.

Oklahoma City Jessie Morgan J. B. Hill

L Duncan in Ada Hospital After Accidental Shooting

L Duncan was accidentally shot near Pontotoc Friday. He arrived at Ada hospital in good condition with a bullet passing through from the right hip upward while retrieving an article from the back seat of his car.

Prem L. Duncan Pontotoc

Death Comes for Mrs Jack Garner in Detroit Texas

Mrs Sarah Jane Garner 81 mother of John Nance Garner Democratic vice presidential nominee died at her Detroit Texas home at 12 35 p m in poor health but now critical. Survived by six children and five orphans she reared. Funeral planned in Detroit with burial alongside husband and two children.

Detroit Texas Sarah Jane Garner John Nance Garner Garner John Nance Washington Red River County Mark Guest Tennessee Red River Young Guest Dickson Clarksville Blossom Prairie Garner Crew John Garner Jr Blossom Jesse L. Garner Jolly Garner John R. Wright Maud Blair

Tax share from state income tax aids Pontotoc schools

A state tax commission check for 9634.63 arrived to Pontotoc County Treasurer, BB. EB. Henniscan, to fund the state's income tax share for the fiscal year ending June 30 1932. The fund will be apportioned to school districts to cut ad valorem taxes per child and provide working capital as tax levies are set and collections begin in January. James W. Huff, county superintendent, notes the per capita distribution and timing, with 11 202 county school children.

BB. EB. Henniscan State Tax Commission Pontotoc Coune Ty James W. Huff Huff

Who's Who Lists Ada Notables This Year

The new edition of Who's Who of America retains Ada names from two years ago. Only one woman, Mrs. Tom Hope of 107 East Fourteenth, appears anew. Notable men include Dr. A Linscheid president of East Central Teachers College and Congressman Tom D McKeown. Also Dr. Winnie Sanger of Oklahoma City earns an entry this year.

Ada Tom Hope East Fourteenth A. Linscheid East Central Teachers College Tom D. McKeown Winnie Sanger Oklahoma City

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