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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1925
Page
3
Frent Thoreday's Nalis reports residents visiting Ada include Oliie Smith, Tren Jones, N. Cummings, Grover Lovelace and families, and the Chirman family traveling from Kingston. Debates judged in Shawnee, hospital admissions for appendicitis, and assorted weather notes on rain and crop prospects populate the day’s Ada city highlights.
In a county juvenile court session Judge Tal Cramford presided as Leo and Ted Van Muskink faced trial for alleged assault. Jurors were dismissed after testimonies from West Main Street residents dwindled, and witnesses showed poor recall. The day included other cases with dismissals, acquittals, and notices of local movements and deaths affecting residents of Ada and surrounding towns.
Weekend visits and social calls dominate a rural page. Minnie Philpot Edna Fowler and Ina Brandon are among those hosting visits. A life of Christ test drew 31 participants with all passing. Prizes awarded to Miss Virginia Palmer and Glen for top grades. A small sock social raised 6.25 dollars. Elizabeth Bullock won the cake. A camping trip planning note follows. Various visits and guest appearances are listed, including Dr Philpot and county agent Hill. A mad cow incident linked to a mad dog caused livestock losses.
The Colbert boys baseball team captured the B class county tournament title. The report notes multiple local social updates including visits and weekend gatherings among residents such as Missea Viola, Ellen Earnest, Mildred Laughlin of Ada, and various Colbert families. The Colbert team also played Pecan Grove Sunday evening, losing 12 to 20.
Kansas City Mo April 6 The sixth anniversary of the Order of De Molay will be celebrated with a radio talk by founder Frank S Dand at 230 oclock central time the night of April 10. Nearly 200000 DeMolays from over 1400 chapters plan to receive Lord’s address via WDAP the Kansas City Star station with loud speakers in many chapters and homes. The Battle Fleet Chapter will endeavor to catch the address at Bon.
The column records numerous social visits across families in the Naw Bethel and Ada areas, including Mr. and Mrs. Leondas McAnally hosting, gatherings at Union Hill, and various house-to-house visits. It notes fishing trips, church activities led by Rev. R. E. McCain, a Bible school exam win by Chesley Madden, and a town baseball win.
Robert S. Kerr announced preparations for a state wide campaign to raise 76000 for the National Child Welfare movement. He spoke at the annual meeting of state American Legion post officers in Oklahoma City, noting about 300 state officers attended and that Oklahoma's contribution will join the national budget of 5000000 for relief of orphan children of World War veterans.
Fort Worth visitors Reverend Lamb and family attended services in Stonewall and social events filled the weekend. Ada, Okla., and Ada residents were noted at meetings, shopping, and school activities. A home funeral for D. F. Anderson was held with Masonic rites. A large crowd enjoyed church, baseball, and social gatherings as spring activities begin.
Confederate veterans and their wives enjoyed a Friday afternoon gathering at the Episcopal Parish House hosted by the Daughters of the Confederacy. The program featured a High School band, a welcome by Mrs. Ross, a talk by Hon. Tom D. McKeown, a poem titled Little Griffith of Tennessee, and a flag presentation to the veterans by Mrs. Galbalth. Refreshments followed as attendees praised the event.
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