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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1934

Page

2

Bryan and MacDonald Reflect on Bryan’s Public Life

A. B. MacDonald, longtime friend of William Jennings Bryan, recalls their years together during campaigns and chautauqua tours. He notes Bryan’s force at the 1896 Democratic Convention and emphasizes Bryan’s enduring influence and charisma.

Bryan Nebraska MacDonald the Star Middlewest A. B. MacDonald The Kansas City Star Pacific Atlantic Ocean America Chatauqua Osceola Sioux City Clarence Darrow Christian People of

Canning Kitchen Opens Here with Meat Canning Trials

The community canning kitchen began a test run starting Wednesday September 19 serving Mrs Light of Ahioso who processed 80 No 3 cans from a 175 pound calf. Thursday added four adults canning for Mrs Daniels with 75 No 3 cans from a second 175 pound animal. Appointments will be set daily. callers should inquire with the rural assistant about supplies to bring and timing.

Light Ahloso Morgan

Oil production drops for week in Oklahoma California indices

US crude output fell 50 201 barrels daily to 2 540 675 over the week ending September 22 as Oklahoma and California declined. Texas rose slightly. Kansas and eastern regions varied while Rocky Mountains gained. Erosion control projects noted in Payne Logan Noble counties.

Tulsa Oklahoma California United States The Oil and Gas Journal Texas East Texas Kansas Michigan Rocky Mountains Payne, Logan Noble Counties Oklahoma City Lathrop Joiner West Texas Texas Panhandle Gulf Coast Tates Southwest State of Texas North Louisiana Arkansas Eastern Rocky Mountain Area

Murray Paroles Three Prisoners In Oklahoma

Three rural Dewey county election board members paroled today by Gov Mur ray R Y Abercrombie after appeals court upheld their convictions for mutilating 16 ballots in a run off for county commissioner. Also paroled were J D Greenwood of Haskell county serving 25 years for manslaughter in the Keota case.

Oklahoma City Dewey County Murray R. Y. Abercrombie E. G Boyd E. C. Campion Criminal Court of Appeals Boyd Ben Evans W. W. Mitchell Mitchell Evans J. D. Greenwood Haskell County Henry McCann Keota

Denton to Die for Triangle Slaying Verdict

Oklahoma City Sept. 22. Robert H. Denton, convicted of murder in the triangle slaying of John Peters, a former college football player, will be sentenced Oct. to death in the electric chair. Judge Sam Hooker set the date as Denton’s lawyers began steps for an appeal.

Oklahoma City Robert H. Denton John Peters Sam Hooker Denton

Denton Faces Death Penalty For May Downtown Murder

Robert H. Denton Jr. 22 was found guilty of murder in the May 15 downtown street killing of Johnny Peters. The jury recommended the death penalty after a brief deliberation. Judge Sam Hooker will set a sentencing date within two weeks as Denton appeals.

Oklahoma City Robert H. Denton Jr Johnny Peters Lewis Morris Denton Peters Mildred Cozart Sam Hooker

Murray Honors Old Texas Friend in Oklahoma Governor’s Service

J L Goodman of Franklin Texas, veteran Texas legislator dating to Governor Hogg era, is named colonel on Governor Murray’s Oklahoma staff. The honorary post honors his long political battles and past ties with Murray, who recalled Goodman’s early career and shared work on The Farmer’s World.

Jim Hogg Goodman Murray Robertson County Texas House Austin Tex J. L. Goodman Franklin Hogg William H Murray Wart Farmer's World

Obituary for 14 year old near Allen

The 14 year old son of Mr and Mrs Bob Allison died at an early hour Sept 19. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday at 2 p m Rev Bryant of the Holiness church officiating. Burial in private Indian cemetery near Allen with Keith Funeral Chapel in charge. The parents Bob Allison and Salina Harjo Allison survive.

Bob Allison Allen Rev Bryant Holiness Church Indian Keith Funeral Salina Harjo Allison

Mrs. Mattie Estes Dies at 53 in Local Hospital

Mrs. Mattie Estes 53 died Thursday afternoon at a local hospital. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p m with Rev. Kimbrough officiating. Burial was in Allen cemetery. Keith Funeral Chapel handled arrangements. Surviving are husband J M Estes a daughter Mrs Lillian Hemingway of Allen and three sons Bob Hobson Estes of Allen and Clyde Estes of Ada.

Mattie Estes Allen Kimbrough Allen Cemetery Keith Funeral Chapel J. M. Estes Lillian Hemingway Bob and Hobson Estes Clyde Estes Ada

Funeral for Georg Templeton Held at Keith Chapel

Georg Samuel Templeton died at a local hospital at 9 30 p m Saturday. Funeral services were held from Keith Funeral Home chapel at 10 a m Sunday with Rev Nettles officiating. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery. Surviving are his parents and grandfather Charles T Price.

Georg Samuel Templeton Leonard Templeton Keith Funeral Rosedale Cemetery Rev. Nettles Charles T. Price

Mrs. Martha Grindstaff Passes at 96 in Vanoss Area

Martha Grindstaff 96 died at a daughter's home in Vaness. Funeral services were held at Center cemetery with Rev. Oscar McCloud officiating. She leaves two daughters Martha Reeves and Mary Reeves, a son C Grindstaff, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. An early settler of the Center Vanoss region.

Martha Grindstaff Vaness Center Cemetery Oscar McCloud Keith Funeral Chapel Martha Reeves Oklahoma City Mary Reeves Vanoss C. Grindstaff Ada Grindstaff Center- Vanoss

John Henry Carpenter Dies at 85 in Frisco

John Henry Carpenter aged 85 died Sunday night at 8 at a local hospital. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Frisco cemetery with Rev. W R Reed officiating. Interment at Frisco Criswell Funeral Home in charge. Survived by daughter Susan Grove and several grandchildren.

John Henry Carpenter Frisco Rev W. R. Reed Criswell Funeral Home Susan Grove

Johnson Terrific Worker and Right Hand Man of the NRA

A profile of General Johnson, age 52, a self made leader who helped administer the draft in World War I and built the NRA. The piece portrays his constant work ethic, complex vocabulary, and influence on U.S. industry under 500 codes. It notes his assistant, a dark eyed woman, and reports possible private sector offers up to 159000 dollars a year.

Johnson Shakespeare Mr. Dooley Draft NRA Baruch

Grass seeding aids gulley reclamation and soil buildup

Farm column notes lespedera and Bermuda grass help control eroded ditch bottoms by adding organic matter. Small nitrogen boosts aid young plants until vegetation stabilizes soil, with superphosphate fertilization and lespedera seeding in spring. Also reports a new $5 million federal grant to expand erosion control nationwide alongside ongoing Soil Erosion Service projects.

Horace J. Harper Oklahoma A. and M. College Harold L. Ickes Secretary of the Interior N. E. Winters The Soil Erosion Service

Jury acquits Jack Chinn of murder in Oklahoma case

Frank Shinn, 19, of Webber Falls, is cleared by a district court jury after a 45 minute deliberation. He testified he and companions Jess Howard and Leroy Dennison, both dead, came to Miami to visit women, not to commit a felony. Patrolman Jack Dunaway was killed in a gun battle.

Miami Okla Frank Shinn Webber Falls Jack Dunaway Shinn Jess Howard Leroy Dennison S. J. Johnson

Office Robbery at Oklahoma State Bank Building

Tuesday night an unknown thief pried into A. T. Boggarn's office on the Oklahoma State Bank building's second floor and forced a desk, taking about $25 in cash and a pistol. John Higdon waived arraignment and pleaded guilty to larceny of domestic animals. bond set at $1,000 for district court. Higdon accused of stealing a trio of turkeys.

A. T. Boggarn Oklahoma State Bank John Higdon Sherwood W. Hill Bond Hidgon

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