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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1929

Page

4

Public Affairs Reflections and Local News From Ada

The piece surveys rising radicalism and a looming threat from communism, warns readers to stay vigilant, and recalls political episodes in Topeka and Oklahoma. It notes a grand jury inquiry sparked by a columnist stunt, discusses public ownership versus private enterprise, and reports on veterans, political figures, and local boosters.

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Pontotoc County Public Benefit List Noted Donors

A scanned ledger lists numerous individuals and businesses contributing various sums to a local benefit fund. Entries include Massey & Strickland 25 dollars, Ada Seed Co. 196.06, Prince Buick Co. 25, Holt & Gilbreath 10, and Pontotoc Custom Gin 25, with other donors such as Ada Steam Laundry, Harris Hotel, Webb Book Store, and Massey Service Station among many.

A. R. Sage Massey & Strickland GR. Tarccroty Mathie Mats Cte W. Water Cs Pern Taster Ced Loe Rae SwWooney Accu A. Alotanger Pontotoc County Fair & Park Association J. G. Witherspoon Bentley @& Smith i Sledge Lumber Co We. Bee Ada Steam Laundry Ovel Busby Ada Seed Co Mae Jotnoe Nokie W. R. Sturges Musi Coach Transfer Co Harris Hotel Ada Greenhouse F. Buse Ua Senreeer Aldridge Annie Bodog S. W. Bell Ella Land Ada Mattress Company Moris Op Seca Dee Evans Hardware Chum Foster McSwain Ee Rollow Hardware W. B. Duncan C. W. Penner Ic. S. Willams Silas Hazel-Atlas Glass C Seer Ada Milling Co Ike Webb Book Store Ancien Sclaninicgs G. C G. C. Alsvack . Ee 5.00 Welden & Rose W. H. Lane Sinnett’s Garage Sealine Nn Union Holt & Gilbreath Sam H. Hargis Jr Fland (Bing Shine Parlor A. Ds Sog Dick Wiesen White Way Jorge Okie Steffens Ice Cream Co Prince-Buick Co Guaranty Co Brothers Fleets & Osborn If. P. Wry N. B. Haney Estate Claude Thompson I. I I. L. Cummings A. Ue. Ooree Crawford .Com O. B Ada Cash P. B. Wilson Lumber Co Wee Massey Olson Plumbing Co Dr. Brannon Dr. W. BR. Tarekkeld Logsdon Furniture Co Sloan's Taxi Sweatt’s Tailor Shop M. M. Webster Barker & Fowler Tom . A. Tromae Wwe MON Gogo Bere Od Merwe Warvéy Purity Kandy Kitchen Thompson Book Store Hughes Bakery Pastas Brea King & Delaney Ae Thee Ee Walter Grindstaff S.C Sete Blanche Brashears Druse Ce Pendergraf Cafe Drs

Murray Addresses Lions Club on South American Trade

Hon. William H. Murray urged Lions to boost US South American trade. He cited prewar absence of flags, now common on vessels, and touted a fiftyfold growth in 25 years. He urged American salesmen, domestic shipping, a strong navy, and state department support, noting warless South America as a key market. President Duncan named Harvey Faust, A. H. Siebs and Claude Thompson to entertainment duties.

England New York Isle America South America United States William H. Murray Bolivia The Oklahoman State Department Duncan Lions Harvey Faust A. H. Siebs Claude Thompson

Pantages case nears verdict after final defense

In Los Angeles on September 24 the Lois Pantages murder trial neared a jury decision as defense chief Max Steuer wrapped his closing argument accusing the prosecution of fabrications about intoxication. Judge and ready jury followed final addresses amid a crowded courtroom with notable attendees.

Los Angeles Lois Pantages Juro Rokumoto Max Steuer Jure Rokumoto New York W. I. Gilbert Pantages Steuer James P. Costello

Heavy Decline in Oil Production Narrowed Oklahoma City Pool

Oklahoma City pool and nationwide crude oil output fell for the week ending September 21. Total U S daily average dropped to about 2 917 770 barrels with Oklahoma City at 1 695 barrels and heavy oil decreases seen across mid continent and West Texas. A rum runner was killed in Seattle gun battle with deputies, with unearthed liquor sacks found in the suspects car.

Tulsa Oklahoma City Oil and Gas Journal Here United States West Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas Northcentral Texas Texas Panhandle Kansas St. Leonis Pearson Somone North Louisiana 7 Beliennnen Tory Gkee Arkansas Light North Central East Central Gulf Coast Rock Mountain Bed California Seattle James Moore Walter A. Reinder C. Cast

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