City Enefs Notes and Local Guest Travels
City Enefs column reports Mr and Mrs T B Reed of Wetumka visiting sister Mrs Bill Masterson for a few days. Cal Burge of Coalgate transacts business in Ada with Judge George Trice. Mrs Harry Scheinberg, now home from Oklahoma City, is greatly improved. Mr and Mrs W G Morgan of Atoka spent the weekend with their daughter Mrs Bob Sumter at 417 East Tenth. Mrs W M Barringer returned from Tulsa after attending a state PTA meeting. Thompson is the former Edith Rinard. Seed corn Long John Two Dollars Improved Long John and Golden Beauty sold at 2 25 per bushel by Starr Hardware Co Vinita Okla. 4-10-11w Mrs Cly Newton guest of her parents at 114 East 13th for brother Jack Jr illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Morgan
Atoka
Bob Sumter
Mr. Sumter
East Tenth Street
Long John
Starr Hardware Company
Vinita
Oklahoma
Cly Newton
Jack Moore
East 13Th Street
Jack, Jr
Fretwell Funeral Draws House Family to Ada
Mr and Mrs W B House of Wellington Texas arrived in Ada to attend the funeral of W B Fretwell who had made his home there for the past few years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. House
Wellington
Tex
Ada
W. B. Fretwell
Mr. Fretwell
Huskins Attend Fretwell Funeral in Wilburton
Mr and Mrs James W Huskins of Wilburton attended the funeral of W B Fretwell yesterday. Mrs Huskins is a sister of Mr Fretwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Huskins
Wilburton
W. B. Fretwell
Huskins
Mr. Fretwel
Alfred Bowles Jr Improves Rapidly After Ada Hospital Operation
Alfred Bowles Jr who recently underwent an operation at Ada hospital is reported to be improving rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Bowles, Jr
Ada Hospital
Prescott Sisters Nell Parsons Ada Smith Progress After Treatment
Mrs Nell Parsons and Mrs Ada Smith in Prescott Arizona are recovering well after treatment. They are sisters of Bucey Lambert. Mrs Parsons has lived here for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Parsons
Ada Smith
Prescott, Ariz
Bucey Lambert
Parsons
Hoopers Vacation Guests and De Molay Degree Event
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hooper left yesterday for Shawnee to visit relatives. Vaughn Rotenberry of Stratford received the De Molay initial degree in Ada. Dr. and Mrs. S. L. Burns of Stratford were in Ada for shopping and visiting friends. Ow en Cantwell of Ft Smith returned home after celebrating his uncle W B Cantwell’s Sandy anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hooper
Shawnee
Mrs. Hooper
W. B. Cantwell
Vaughn Rotenberry
Stratford
Ada
de Molay
S. L. Burns
Owen Cantwell
Ft. Smith, Ark
Mrs. Cantwell
OIL PRODUCTION SHOWS INCREASE IN MARCH OUTPUT
Tulsa reports the Oklahoma Greater Seminole area lifted more oil in the week ending April 6, boosting U S daily average to 2 660 818 barrels from 2 624 457. Oklahoma contributed 29 255 barrels of the gain with overall Mid Continent up to 34 053 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Seminole
Mid-Continent
United States
The
Oil and Gas Journal
Santa Fe Springsfield
Calif
Tonkawa
Burbank
St. Louis- Pearson
Cushing
Shamrock
Bristow
POR
Louisiana
Arkansas
North Central
Texas Panhandle
East Central
Kansas
Gulf Coast
Rocky Mount
U. S
Weekend guest and local notes from Ada area
Miss Beatrice Black of Wapanucka is the weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Paul Norrell. She lived in Ada and is an alumna of East Central. Mrs Fred Schreiber, recovering from an appendix operation in Oklahoma City, is doing splendidly. Mr Schreiber left yesterday to visit her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Black
Wapanucka
Paul Norrell
Miss Black
Ada
East Central
Fred Schreiber
Oklahoma City
Mr. Schreiber
Ada society notes and a Holdenville wedding
Mrs Audrey A Poe leaves for Little Rock due to her sister's illness. Aubrey Kerrs travel to Houston and the Rio Grande valley for an outing visiting Travis Kerr. Mrs F L White of New York City stays with Earl and Mrs Norman. Ben Hatcher visits Ada from Okmulgee with Don Welch. Mr Ray recovering in Prescott communicates progress to his mother. Nell Parsons and Ada Smith convalesce rapidly. Frances Walters marries John Sturges in Holdenville in a quiet ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey A. Poe
Little Rock
Aubrey Kerr
Houston
Rio Grande Valley
Mrs
Travis Kerr
Ben Hatcher
Okmulgee
Ada
Don Welch
Hatcher
Mr. Welch
Ada Folk
Holdenville
Frances Walters
John Sturges
Mrs Manville to Attend National D A R Conference
Mrs M F Manville leaves Sunday for Washington to attend the National D A R conference for the coming month. She will visit Massachusetts New York and on return see relatives in Illinois Iowa and Missouri. Mr and Mrs James Thompson announce the birth of a daughter Betty Ann on Monday April 0 at Adam hospital. Mrs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Manville
Washington, D. C
East
James Thompson
Betty Ann
Adam Hospital
Brady couple returns home after courtesy visit
Mr and Mrs W S Brogden of Brady Texas have returned home following a visit hosted by Mr and Mrs Jack Moore at 114 East 13th street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Brogden
Brady, Tex
Jack Moore
East 13Th Street
Railway Firm Must Pay 10000 for Car Crash Injuries
Oklahoma Supreme Court affirmed a Canadian County verdict awarding Robert Kaie ten thousand dollars for injuries from a crash between an interurban and his car. Kaie sought fifty thousand. The ruling remands the Stuckwishes' suit seeking twenty five thousand for Ed Stuckwish's death. Other cases were handed down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
The
Oklahoma Railway Company
Robert Kaie
Kaie
State Supreme Court
Canadian County’ District Court
Kane
St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company
Mary K. Stuckwish
Oklahoma pupil enrollment rises but lags prior year’s surge
Oklahoma school enrollment for the present term reaches 750,693 amid a 4,209 gain from last year. State Superintendent John S Vaughan notes the increase trails the 1927 to 1928 jump and Oklahoma county closes gap with Tulsa, rising to 46,725 and narrowing Tulsa’s lead to 738. County-by-county tallies show varied gains and drops across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central Journal
Oklahoma
John S. Vaughan
Vaughan
Tulsa County
Oklahoma County
Tulsa
Garvin
Hughes
Johnston
Murray
McClain
Okfuskee
Okmulgee
Pontotoc
Eales
Seminole
Dope on No Value: Man Impersonates Masonic Temple Supervisor
A man named Trantham allegedly posed as the Masonic temple construction superintendent and promised jobs to laborers. He was arrested after prospective workers lent money and failed to find him at the site. Arraignment was set for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Trantham
Trantham
Athens Giants Win National Interscholastic Title
A team of young Giants from Athens Texas captured the National Interscholastic championship at the University of Chicago tournament beating Classen Oklahoma City 25 to 21 for the top prize. Poes Colorado took third. Brockton Massachusetts won the consolation. Amos Alonzo Stagg called the event a major boon to basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Athens
Tex
Texans
University of Chicago
Classen
Oklahoma City
Poes
Colo
Classen High
Brockton
Mass
Morton High
Cicero
Ill
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Stage
New Commission Assumes Duties in Oklahoma City
The new state highway commission began work with S. C. Boswell of Durant taking a two year term. Chairman Lew Wentz of Ponca City and L. C. Hutson of Chickasha met to handle salary claims and mail. Boswell’s arrival was awaited with an anticipated announcement from Governor Holloway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
S. C. Boswell
Durant
State Highway Commission
Boswell
Capitol
Lew Wentz
Ponca City
L. C. Hutson
Chickasha
Highway Commission
Wentz
Holloway
Texarkana
Impressive Confederate Memorial Day Service in Ada
The Ada Confederate veterans observed their annual memorial day at First Christian church with a small turnout as illness and death thinned ranks. Widows and veterans’ families marched, Rev. H W Hunter delivered a strong sermon, and Capt S H Hargis asked The News to convey thanks. Capt Hargis noted metallic grave markers available for veterans at $1.50 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederate Veterans of
Ada
First Christian Church
Convention Hall
H. W. Hunter
S. H. Hargis
Hargis
Louisiana Senate Notified of Long Impeachment Action
Impeachment managers entered the Louisiana Senate to formally notify Gov Huey P Long of impeachment charges after the House vote 58 to 40 for trial. A separate telegram from Oklahoma asked by committee aide sparked questions. The governor declined to comment on the impeachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
House’ of Representatives
Long
Baton Rouge
House
Mason Spencer
Madison
Senate
Huey P. Long
Philip Gilbert
Napoleonville
Charles A. Moon
Oklahoma
Percy Saint
Charles R. Manship
State Times
Morning Advocate
Douglas Manship
McClanahan
Caldwell
Woods
New Orleans
Leng
Sgoovernor
J. E. McClanahan
Watson
Indiana
Ways and Means Committee
Civil Court Finishes April Civil Case Term in Pontotoc District
A Pontotoc district civil court term ending last week under Judge Busby and Judge Long of Sulphur settled or tried numerous cases. McKeel vs Mercer earned McKeel $2000 for an ejection dispute over land valuable for oil. Other rulings include damages awards of $2500 to Herman Keffer, $1415 to E L Spencer, and $2275 to Delco Light Co. Several cases were dismissed or settled, with judgments for defendants in others and foreclosures noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc District Civil Court
Orel . Busby
Longe
J. F. McKeel
J. W. Mercer
Pontotoc District Court
McKeel
B. F. McCauley
E. L. Spencer
B. F. Colbert
Delco Light Co
Garland Babb
Replevin
Oklahoma State Bank, Ada
H. A. Hicks
W. F. Schulte
W. A. Dixon
W. B. Walker
Roff Juniors Win Dual Track Meet Over Ada Juniors
The Roff Juniors defeated the Ada Juniors 64 to 34 in a dual track meet. Top performers included S Q Taylor and Jewel Davis of Roff with multiple first places and relay leg wins, while Ada's Kitchell and Ross notched several event wins for their team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROFF
Ada
S. Q. Taylor
Jewel Davis
Etchiesen
Kitchell
Ross
Q. Taylor
Lowman
S.Q. Taylor
Etchieson
Barringer
Taylor
Jeter
Davis
Withers
Givens
Oklahoma Officials Accept Highway Duty
A telegram states Oklahoma is fortunate that three men have consented to undertake the highway program. It promises 100 percent executive cooperation and assures leaders of the hearty support and best wishes of every good citizen of Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Executive Department
Bootleggers Face Court of Appeals Rulings
In Oklahoma City on April 6 five criminal appeals from district court liquor cases were affirmed. Fred Foster of Hughes County was sentenced 30 days and 50 dollars for selling liquor. Tootsie Patton of Carter County received 60 days and 225 dollars for selling liquor. Bud Langford of Kiowa County was fined 60 days and 225 dollars for possession. A C Mahidley of Oklahoma County was affirmed with 30 days and 50 dollars for possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Criminal Court of Appeals
Fred Foster
Hughes County
Tootsie Patton
Carter County
Bud Langford
Kiowa County
A. C. Mahidley
Oklahoma County
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. B. Reed
Wetumka
Bill Masterson
Mr. Masterson
Cal Burge
Coalgate
George Trice
Harry Scheinberg
W. M. Barringer
Parent- Teachers Association
Thompson
Edith Rinard
J. H. Wilmoth
Roy C. Roper
Texas
J. D. Sloan
Martin
Wilmoth
Roper
Hugo Springer
Marando City
W. E. LaMoth
J. B
Miss Baleient
Weatherford, Tex
M. F. Gilliam
E. M. Chase, Et al
Irene Byrnes
Wood and Company
Pennington Grocery
S. A. Rourke
O. H. Bevis
T. Coleman Et al
R. K.ra and Son
Osage County
Edwin M. Chase
Farmers State Bank of Newkirk
Mary A. Hess
Kay County
F. L. White
New York City
Earl Norman
Norman
South
Belmont
White
Avis Robinson
Arthur Ray
W. H. Enloe
Ray
Supreme Court
By Williams
U. S. Pat
Trwilliameg
NEA Staavin
NBA
Pittsburgh
Lloyd Waner
Dan Cupid
Pittsburgh Pirates
Frances Mae Snyder
Waner
Athens Giants
Ada Hatchery
West
25Th Street
Ada, Okla
ADA Cotton
North Townsend
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