Volume 11 , Issue 9

Oct. 1932 - New Post Offices Approved For Alva, Pawhuska and Hugo

In the publication, The Oklahoman, dated Oct. 6, 1932, page 1, the headlines read: "State Cities Get Buildings - New Post Offices Approved For Alva, Pawhuska and Hugo."

Washington, Oct. 5, 1932 -- AP -- "Two hundred and twenty-seven cities and towns throughout the country Wednesday were allocated new post offices under the building provisions of the Garner-Wagner relief law.

"The new list, made up almost exclusively of buildings to cost less than $100,000, brought the total so far allotted to be spent for post offices under that bill to $84,872,600, divided among 410 communities.

"Wednesday's announcement said a small number of cities still are under consideration for new buildings, and that as soon as sufficient data is available 'a supplementary statement will be issued authorizing as many of these projects as can be justified.'

"The relief measure provided that where leases expire prior to July 1, 1934, the government must consturct buildings. This class of project predominated in Wednesday's list. Each such is marked by an (*).

"Oklahoma -- *Alva, Pawhuska, Hugo.

"Texas -- *Athens, *Colorado, *Eastland, *Graham, Kerrville, *Lamesa, *Nocona, Vernon, Pecos."

Also this little tidbit of news appeared below the above article: "Supreme Court Offers To Review John Curtis Case" -- Trenton, NJ, Oct. 5, 1932 -- AP -- "The supreme court announced Wednesday it would consider the appeal of John Hughes Curtis, convicted of impending the search for the kidnapped Lindbergh baby, at this term of court if briefs are submitted in 40 days. Otherwise, the court said it would grant a postponement for the term. Curtis's bail of $10,000 is continued automatically."
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