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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1932
Page
8
Mr and Mrs C A Bailey left this morning for Shelbyville Indiana to be with Mrs Bailey's sister Mrs L J Hord and attend the funeral of her husband L J Hord who died at Shelbyville last Sunday. Charles McGreze of Allen is in Ada this week on business.
Mr and Mrs J C Trease of Lula announce the birth of a son on Wednesday at 4 pm September 21.
A fragment notes Mrs Jake Storey of Allen visited Ada to see friends during her trip. The readable text presents a brief social item without additional details or dates.
Mr and Mrs Robert Simpson of Fitzbuch visited Ada today with their mail daughter Alline who is suffering from a fractured skull after a fall from a horse three weeks ago. The child shows slight improvement since the accident.
Mere B F Steagal of 412 West Tenth returned from Fort Worth Texas where she was called due to the death of her sister.
Paul Ponder Shilling has received an honorable discharge from the navy at San Pedro California. He holds an electrician certificate. During his Ada layover he plans to visit his four brothers who are expected in Ada this weekend for a family reunion.
Prom Sundays Daily reports T. H. Lindsey of the 0. B. 58 Lewisville California will return to service Sundays after a stay in Ada with his mother Mrs J H Lindsey who is recovering from a major operation.
Mrs Linnie Harkins of Shawnee is visiting Ada with Mrs W A Chamberlain at 111 East Sixteenth Street. Harkins formerly lived in Rotorfa for many years.
A. M. Kerr an Ada attorney left Friday evening for Denver Col to attend a term of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals early this week. Mr and Mrs Babe Chaney and their son were in Sulphur Springs Texas Friday afternoon for the funeral of the boy s great grand mother Mrs Kk L L Garrison.
John Gilderson of Claremore, a University of Oklahoma student, spent the weekend with Trooper Shaw who came home from Norman to visit his mother, Mrs. S. M. Shaw, at 5610 East Tenth Street.
Mrs J C Bareklow and child returned to Oklahoma City after visiting Mrs Bareklow’s parents Mr and Mrs S H Mount at 316 South Rennie for several days.
Former county attorney Wayne Wadlington has recovered his health and will resume the practice of law from Room on the second floor of the Oklahoma State Bank Building. He invites friends to call and visit.
An Ada News item notes a trade proposal for hay using 42.4 casings and mentions S M Magnuson. It references 4.29.11 and items including wresh carbons, large sheets, and proidery and quilling patterns.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Kirkes of Roff underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Ada hospital yesterday. Miss Florence Rogers spent Sunday in Lawrence visiting Miss Marie Crooks.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Hatcher of Seminole were guests of relatives in Ada and at Stonewall Saturday and Sunday visiting relatives and enjoying stays in the area.
Kirby at 809 EE Fourteenth was stricken Sunday and remained ill this afternoon. Doctors had not determined the cause of the trouble.
Prom Tuesday news item reports H. H. Enloe of Prescott Arizona lost his home and all furnishings in a disastrous fire last Thursday night. The loss was learned by his father Dr. W. H. Enloe local dentist. Enloe was a former city resident.
Reverend C. C. Morris of the First Baptist church visited Ada yesterday and last evening then returned to Eu Faula where progress is reported in the revival campaign led by Dr. Morris. Tomorrow Mr and Mrs Frank Fleet depart by car for Chicago to attend the world series baseball games. The first Chicago game is set for Saturday October 1.
Ada News notes Thomas FP Holt a local attorney has returned from a business trip to Van Buren Arkansas where he attended to cases and meetings related to his practice.
Gardner Braly left Ada for Chicago to attend the world series games beginning Saturday. Mr and Mrs B A Laselle arrived from El Paso and will stay at home here after the funeral of their son Laselle killed in an El Paso airplane accident. Jim Hatcher of Chickasha, estate board of education member, spoke at the Lions club banquet at the Aldridge hotel, and is brother of local attorney Ben Hatcher.
Among the out of town guests at the Lions club banquet was Haywood Bingham superintendent of city schools at Amber and a member of the state board of education.
Dale Boren former East Central student and superintendent of Excelsior school was among out of town guests entertained at the Lions Club banquet and program Monday evening at the Aldridge hotel.
The small son of Mr and Mrs Earl Norman underwent a major operation at Ada hospital this morning.
Ted Sherman has returned to Fort Cobb where he teaches in the school system after visiting his mother Mrs Hensley and friends in Ada during the weekend.
Oscar Cantwell with parents Mr and Mrs W B Cantwell and son Thornton traveled 3000 miles through Texas Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee Arkansas Missouri and Kansas. The sightseeing visit was thoroughly enjoyed by the entire party.
A. P. Neal of Lindsey son of W. R. Neal of Ada had a major operation at Breeo hospital this morning.
Archie Cooper of Claremore spends part of his vacation in Ada with his mother and friends. He is now manager of the Will Rogers hotel in Claremore. Mrs. J. W. Murphree of Stonewall visited Ada on business yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. McCauley of 519 North Francis hosted Mrs. M. A. McCauley and R. A. McCauley of Olivet Kansas during the week.
At the Oklahoma City gathering of the County Officers association Milton Garner of Pontotoc county was chosen vice president of the organization and president of the county clerks division during the early week meeting.
Mr and Mrs Joe Roper returned to Ada from a western trip visiting California Oregon New Mexico and Arizona. Mr Roper served as a Oklahoma delegate to the American Legion national convention and Mrs Roper led the fourth district auxiliary as president.
C. P. Price, injured weeks ago in an explosion at his wife’s apparel shop on West Main, has shown little improvement and is said to be in more serious condition this week.
Mr and Mrs C C Norvell and daughter Imogene plus son Billy Jean of Vaness shopped in Ada today. Miss Norvell heads to Oklahoma City tomorrow for the state fair and is a former East Central student.
Mrs. R. E. Haynes of 100 E Fifteenth plans travel to California to be with her ill aunt Mrs. F. E. Floyd in Fresno. She will stop at the Grand Canyon for a day of sightseeing en route.
The court ruled executive removal power differs under the constitution from state governor limits. Miss Thomas sued to block Wentz from office while Wentz challenged the ouster. Two district judges favored Wentz but did not remove Miss Thomas. Auditor Carter refused back salary. about $3,000 may go to Wentz with warrants drawn against the treasury.
Observers speculate on a re alignment of the commission as Chairman Sam Hawks may back Wentz against J. F. McKeel. McKeel, the governor's man, was sent to Washington to reopen talks for more than 2.5 million dollars in federal aid. Wentz is cited as able to secure funds, while Gov. Murray claims bold shifts and removal of Lew Wentz.
Recap of the Wentz case from 1929 to 1932 in Oklahoma. Governor Murray removes Wentz advances Miss Maude Thomas, court fights ensue, and the state supreme court ultimately rules in favor of Wentz. Key figures include Murray Wentz Thomas Hawks McKeel Hooker Babcock.
No. 3 group offered him $30,000 a year to write a weekly article on any subject. The senator said he would not be tied down to do anything once a week for anybody or for $30,000. Life was kind to him after the crow's feet gathered about his eyes as he lived in a land of plenty. One of his last utterances was about going home to Mississippi to listen to the voices of mockingbirds in the night.
A Dallas mass meeting of anti Ferguson Democrats formed to back Governor Sterling if he gains the Democratic nomination. If Sterling loses, they would back Republican Orville Bullington with final support by October 8. An Armstrong faction split from the group and held a separate session after the meeting. A highway robbery and assault on 18 year old Joan Weber were noted, with authorities saying Brandon has not been tried.
Albert Ellis, a young tenant farmer, faces the electric chair after a jury found him guilty of robbery with firearms against John Weber’s family near Ardmore on August 28. His brother-in-law Oscar Brandon is also accused in the case.
Des Moines reports Farmers Holiday association leader Milo Reno calls for a October 4 protest parade in Des Moines with hopes for 20 000 farmers to pressure President Hoover and demand higher prices for farm products. Senator Brookhart also attacks the administration and banks while urging a five billion dollar federal program to buy surplus crops.
Baton Rouge report says hundreds of prisoners at the state penitentiary may be released to cut costs and ease congestion. Governor O K Allen’s secretary notes short termers will be freed after recommendations from the prison general manager. The manager reports a doubled population in four years and asks judges and district attorneys to curb short-term sentences to prevent more executive reprieves.
Ted Patten, 17 or 19, is sentenced to death by electric chair for the murder of Robert Hayne Wall 19, on Wild Horse Mountain last April. Patten claimed self defense and to protect his sweetheart Vera Frazier 19 who faces murder charges but has not been tried.
Albert Ellis twenty five of Pontotoc county was condemned to death for robbery with firearms tied to the August 28 holdup of John E Webber and family at Fort Worth Oklahoma. The crime included kidnapping the daughter Joan Webber and driving away with money jewelry and a car. Oscar Brandon received a severance and will be tried later.
In WeWoka Oklahoma on September 22 H C Wilkinson and R L Brown of Maud are held without bond on charges of criminally assaulting Agnes Moffett a 14 year old girl. Preliminary hearing set for September 30. Charges began in Pottawatomie county but dismissed due to Seminole county location. Brown also faces arson charges connected to the Moffett home fire that killed the girl’s father.
Oklahoma City announces plans to complete the last 15 mile gap of the east west all weather highway through central Oklahoma linking For Smith, Arkansas with Amarillo, Texas. Bids due October 4 cover five bridges on U S 266 between Checotah and Warner as grading and drainage are prepared. A realignment from Paden to Okemah will straighten curves along the route.
Fort Smith Ark Sept 24 A body found hanging from a tree northwest of Barling identified as A F Ables 723 who disappeared Sunday from his granddaughter Mrs G F Stinke home A wide search was conducted and death by own action was ruled by the assistant coroner The body showed a bullet wound and decomposing condition Relatives include his wife in Stillwater Oklahoma and another grandchild Vic Yarbrough of Barling
In Dallas Texas terrorists exploded a bomb near E. W. Paschall operator of a chain of motion picture houses. The blast shattered windows and a hole was left in the front yard. Investigators had not identified suspects. Paschall said he operates about fifty theaters across north and east Texas and the Rio Grande Valley.
Tommy Scott former Ada resident and welterweight star in the southwest is reported burned to death in an east Texas oil field blast. Tulsa World notes the tragedy may have kept his brother Howard Scott from headlining in Tulsa. Details of death are unavailable.
Tulsa report shows U S crude production averaged 2 169 241 barrels daily for the week ending Sept 24 down 5 886 from the prior week as Eastern Texas slashed output due to a four barrel curtailment order while gains elsewhere partly offset the decline Oklahoma and Kansas rose, California rose to 480 000, Rocky Mountain fell to 73 294.
President Hoover favors suspending railway wage negotiations for 1932 and delaying further talks until year end. Secretary Doak relayed Hoover’s view after discussions with labor leaders and railway presidents, noting the current agreement expires February 1 and that clearer economic context is needed.
The home of Judge Webster Thayer, who sentenced Sacco and Vanzetti, was wrecked by a blast just after 4 am. Mrs Thayer and a maid were injured or shocked, while Thayer remained uninjured but shaken. Police deem a bomb the likely cause. neighbors reported extensive damage across Institute Road.
Joseph B. McKinley aged 59, Santa Fe trainmaster of the eastern Oklahoma division, died suddenly in a Arkansas City hotel room from acute indigestion. He had served with the Santa Fe since 1888 beginning in Emporia and rose to trainmaster in 1917.
A house disappeared from a Kansas City lot, prompting concerns about security as questions arise over theft patterns. The incident raises regional worries about property crime and potential targets in the city.
Ada forty eight coche officers elected Tuesday include Charlie Stone chef de gare Babe Moore Allen chef de train Bob Wallace conducteur Slade Norman commiseur intendent Otis Kirk correspondent Plum mer Hannan guarda la porte Bob Shannon commis voyageur They will be installed October 6 by a grand representative The oath of allegiance to the US flag was renewed by members present at the annual meeting
A Ford driven by H. Claude Pitt crashed at the southeast corner of the Broadway and Fourteenth crossing after another auto ran a stop sign. Pitt was uninjured though the vehicle suffered severe undercarriage damage. Eyewitnesses from nearby homes and filling stations gathered as traffic stopped to watch court proceedings.
Rep Nat Henderson of Haskell County urges a short special session to pass three emergency measures before the November election. He proposes a $1 million school aid package to prevent school closures, tax penalty and interest relief on ad valorem property to curb farm land evacuation, and a 30 percent salary cut for state and county officials.
Oklahoma City reports say the bank robber and alleged killer Pretty Boy Floyd is worried as sheriffs police and private detectives press intensive daily searches. Officials are told he may be altering his appearance while rewards totaling $4,000 drive the pursuit.
Two masked men robbed the Vian State Bank at 12 20 PM taking cash from tills and vaults. They forced President Rh W Armstrong to open the vault and escaped with a large sum, one bandit taking Armstrong along before releasing him. Cash on hand today reportedly six thousand two hundred four dollars. Authorities pursued the robbers immediately.
Oklahoma City Sept 23 The dam creating Murray lake near Grandfield nears completion as part of Governor Murray’s climate control plan. The lake will reach 20 feet deep and cover ten acres. He seeks a 600000 loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for reservoir and flood control projects and donated funds for the Grandfield lake.
A recent merger in the auto industry combined resources totaling 161000009 dollars. It is framed as nearly the amount a father says is needed to repair the old car and buy a new one, reflecting the scope of the deal and the vehicle upgrade expectation.
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