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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1936
Page
8
Rural Communities of Pontotoc County notes visits among local families in Lindsay and nearby towns. Bobby Joe Beckham wins first prize money at Chickasha singing contest. Several residents attend plays, funerals, and church services while noting dry weather and upcoming school events.
The note records multiple visits and home gatherings across families such as Teel, Whisenhunt, Tomlinson, and Oliver, with mention of illnesses and recoveries. Several Sunday dinners, church attendance, and hospitality events are listed, including names like Lenora Henryshot Oma Whisenhunt and Barbara Teel.
The article notes considerable sickness in the community while listing visitors to local homes. Families from Ada, Fitzhugh, Semiole, and nearby areas spent Sunday with residents such as Mr. and Mrs. Brents and Mr. and Mrs. Fussell, with fishing mentioned as a weekend activity.
Farmers welcomed showers last Wednesday night. Bro A E Ford filled the regular appointment with large crowds and a strong sermon. Local social items include visits, a pie supper profit of 15.80 for singing school, a baseball win 19 4 at Stonewall, and memorial verses for James Mapels.
Earnest Williamson Hubert Williamson and Carl Williamson and Johnnie Williamson called on Ear Bandy Sunday. Rachel Tharp and Doris Binkley visited Mrs S Lilley. Sun Beulah Wilson spent Sunday night with Virgie Williamson. Families from Chillicothe Texas visited in Alma Scrocgins and Evelyn Bandy called on Lillie Williams Monday morning.
Sunday school attendance was high with many visitors. Ada preacher Bro Ramsey led services. A revival begins Wednesday night with Sisters Owensby and Hutto bringing messages. all are invited.
Farmers hope for rain as several residents are listed on the sick list including Mrs John McAnally and children Loretta Nathan Shirley Ann Riley and Mrs Lonie Powell. Local socializing includes Buck Rileys Saturday night party and visits to Ada and Ezra Hunt in the area.
Friday night prayer meeting draws attendees and a weekly Sunday service at the school house begins at 2 30 PM with all welcome. The article lists numerous social visits and local happenings including family visits, trips, and a barn fire near mid May.
The wind kept many away but Sunday School drew about 40 attendees. Pauline Barnett visited her parents Mr and Mrs Cal Barnett over the weekend. Loretta Walden spent Monday with Pauline Barnett. Mr and Mrs Joe Vancleave were guests of Mr and Mrs W A Berry on Sunday.
In memory notices speak of Minnie Wade's passing as a loss to her four sons George Wade Clarence Wade Gean Walton and Luther Gee and a host of friends. The piece reflects mourning, faith themes and references to the eternal resting place and the departed soul. Written by Misses Rachel Tharp and Evelyn E Bandy Ada Route nee 2.
Local residents Mr Lively and son Billie Ray with Miss Christina Bingham of Fitts town and Imogene Bingham visited Cedar Grove area over the weekend. Marvin Scroggins of Sasakwa was also present. A Cedar Grove singing convention drew a large crowd and enjoyable singing. The next convention is planned for McCall's Chapel.
Sickness and deaths recently affect the community as Brother Miller Preaches next Sunday. Mothers Day program planned for May 10. Visits include Mrs. Earl Roberts and children with sister Mrs. Carl Riddle, Ruby Denton with Omer Denton, Helen Stemridge from Ada visiting Clara Lillard, and Ruth Kellogg from Francis with the Parkers. A dancing party by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Lamb drew good attendance. The singing school closes Friday taught by Mr. Thompson. Junior Jared, injured, walks with a cane but attended Sunday School. Ches Roberts and son visited Mrs. Ruby Denton. Leo Marion, Guy McNeal, and Pearl Barnes attended Allen church.
Sunday afternoon April 12 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bisel an Easter party honored Bonnie Palmer and Lavada Cornelien grade eight graduates. Many neighbors and relatives attended including Mrs. Sol Brickman Adeline Olinda Sehnell Lenora Severn Barbara Jeanne Wooten S Palmer and family members. Bonnie Palmer will leave Friday night for Snyder Texas to spend several months with her sister and brother in law.
Farmers seek rain as planting rushes on. Burtis Blevins and wife visited Marvin Wood’s family. Conway Blevins improves after a week of illness. Mrs Maudie Jamar and her young sons Alvin and Calvin visited the S H Newby home. Othar Ragland and family of Ada and Jesse Newby of Oklahoma City were mentioned.
A Sunday night church crowd attended while several choir members were missing. Sister Dora Smith and Sister Keener of Ada are mentioned with invitations for upcoming events. District P Y P S meeting in Ada drew many from the area. Local illnesses include mumps and pneumonia. Ovella Jones sustained non disfiguring burns. Visits and travel notes cover Ada and Chandler links.
James Satterwhite, 31, charged with murder in the April 11 slaying of Otto Florence, 38, at Webbers Falls, enters a preliminary trial. His lawyer claims self defense and evidence includes an automatic pistol given to Undersheriff Boatright. Sheriff Jordan and Boatright testified. witness Troy Barnes saw two shots fired and Florence fall.
Oklahoma City April 22 Henry Methvin once an associate of Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker received a second stay of execution from the criminal court of appeals. Presiding judge Thomas A Edwards ordered Methvin's death sentence for the 1934 machine gun killing of a Commerce, Oklahoma police officer postponed indefinitely to allow appeal review from Ottawa county.
Oklahoma City April 22 The state planning board reports Oklahoma county has the highest juvenile delinquency rate in the state for ages 10 to 15 at 25.7 per 100. Other counties show lower rates including Coal 18.16 Tulsa 16.8 Washington 16 LeFlore 14.4 Portotoe 12.6 and Carter 12.9.
In Oklahoma County Court Judge C J Blinn ruled that Thomas F Jackson, brother and administrator, and two nephews of Mrs Kennedy were the heirs. Louise Dvas Lena Newlin and Russell, grand nieces and nephew, had sought one third of the estate valued at 50 thousand dollars.
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