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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1922

Page

3

Lawton Pastor Irwin Found Guilty on Church Charge

Rev Thomas B Irwin former Lawton Presbyterian pastor is convicted of conduct unbecoming a minister for a Wedding in Medicine Park with bathing suits. He is suspended from ministry. plans to appeal to the Oklahoma synod meeting in October. He conducted his own defense and sought disqualification of two trial officials.

Lawton Thomas 3 Erwin Lawton Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church United States of America Judiciary Commission of el Reno Presbyterian Church In United States Amiens Synod of Oklahoma Irwin Medicine Park Interi &E I Lawten Ayas General Assembly of The Consel J. E. McQueen J. H. Webb Oeria Thomas Opian Reno Eugene Hamilton Chickasha Hamilton Menane Hamilton Twin

Mistress-at-Arms joins United States Lines ships

General Manager Thomas H. Rossbottom orders a Mistress-at-Arms on all ships to supervise and advise female passengers from first to third cabins. The role, akin to a chapero ne, aims to ensure safety and comfort for women travelers, with duties including calming disputes and guiding unchaperoned girls.

New York United States Lines Thomas H. Rossbottom Rossbottom Roosevelt Mistress-at-Arms United States Mipfresger

Lad of 11 Kill Threat Reported Before Suicide

Aug. 2 report from DMore states an 11 year old boy told playmates he would kill himself. He allegedly became angry during play and later hanged himself in a smoke house attached to his grandparents’ property after jumping from a chicken coop.

Dmore Neavea Uke Rand Edinborough Scotland Ajfender Bell Brantford Canada Sir Camies Telegraph Boston London Boston Board of Education Boston University

Sarcastic Trade Offends Grocer and Farmer Exchange

A grocer accuses a customer of selling almost marketable eggs with five bad among a dozen. The farmer retorts by suggesting adding more bad eggs to call them strictly fresh. A note recalls Kaiserwerth Germany opening of a nursing training center in 1836.

Father Toilson Seeks Grave of Son Joseph Webb from World War II

Oklahoma man T J Webb of Roff spends years seeking the burial site of his son Joseph F Webb killed in the second Battle of the Marne on July 30 1948. Webb describes wartime service in the 110th Infantry 28th Division and details from Army records and letters confirming a grave mix up.

ED Ccecyteck Teauth T. J. Webb Roff Okla Joseph F. Webb Marne Webb Ada War Department Owen Washington Young Webb 110Th Infantry Mr. Webb Joseph Webb France Young Webb O

New Speedway in Kansas City to Open with 300 Mile Classic

Kansas City, Mo, will host a $500,000 speedway dedication on September 16. The first 300-mile international speed classic could set new speed records with drivers such as Ralph De Palma Tommy Milton Harry Hartz Roscoe Sarles and more. The American Legion Missouri Kansas plans to invite Generals Pershing Crowder Harbord and other dignitaries including Navy and War Secretaries and state leaders.

Kansas City Ampus Chinping Sitingi Murphy Ralph de Palma Tommy Milton Harry Hartz Roscoe Sarles American Legion Missouri Kansas Legion Pershing Crowder Harboard Navy War Departments Admira United Stats Ras

Alexander Graham Bell Dies After Lifelong Telephone Work

Sidney Nova Scotia reports the death of Dr. Alexander Graham Bell inventor of the telephone at Baddeck. The piece notes his early studies with deaf mutes his work on speech transmission and the milestone March 10 1876 when Watson heard Bell's voice over the wire. It highlights his patent regarded as highly valuable and his influence on global communications.

Sidney Nova Scotia Alexander Graham Bell Baddeck Bell Beil Alexander Bell Alexander Nelville Bell Mabel Hubbard Salem Mass Gardiner G. Hubbard Thomas Sanders Watson Atson Philadelphia Miss Hubbard Sua

Oklahoma Scout Camp Highlights and Primary Vote Update

In Chandler Oklahoma City reports detail a Scout camp near Ada with 36 participants and 40 attendees, 12 scouts advancing to first class, 90 merit badges earned, plus a chicken fry and community turnout. Separately in early returns from Tuesday's primary eight Oklahoma representatives show varying leads in districts one through eight with several incumbents ahead or trailing among scattered precincts.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma T. H. Chandler Schwabe House of Representatives Alice Robertson Tinch Charles B. Carter Loughlin Cartwright S. B. Swank James A. Matthews Cc. D. Webster J. McClintie J. B. Tosh Looney Manuel Herrick M. J. Goltber Charles Swindall

William Roach Near Eagle Scout Rank

William Roach nears Eagle Scout by completing required merit badges and advancing through scouting efforts at the camp last week. J M Coffman earned merit badges after a strong breakfast push and jumped from second class to first class in rapid progress.

William Roach William M. Coffman

Degree of L. L. D. conferred by Scout University

The degree of L. L. D. was conferred, respectively and respectfully upon Rev. Iran in Davis and W. G. Moser by the Scout University in Pishomingo. Fred Abney and Syd Sachs report they secured enough cocoa and ice cream for one meal. A Pishomingo girl remarked on George Kitchell’s “trimmings” on his arm. Stanly Dean and Franklin Davis Jr. earned red marks for sunburn while Jack Conn received praise for his socks and scout program conduct.

Iran Davis W. G. Moser Scout University Pishomingo Fred Abney Syd Sachs George Kitchell Stanly Dean Franklin Davis Jr Jack Conn

Campers Highlighted By Frank Bacon And Team

Frank Bacon the cook notes Syd Sachs Cotton Williams and Loyd Tipton as the best campers in the group.

Frank Bacon Syd Sachs Cotton Williams Loyd Tipton

Local Page Snippets on Residents and Morning Routines

A fragmented passage notes Bob Bowman Henry Roach Glen Spencer and others as alleged water pranksters. Ed Gwinn and others are referenced. Jack Moore is described as a bugler who woke early for meals. Glenn Walters R x Herndon Jr. snored loudly waking mocking birds. Carl Coleman and Raymond Duke won crack ers and cocoa in a 50 yard dash.

Bob Bowman Henry Roach Glen’ Spencer Ed Gwinn Jack Moore Glenn Walters R. x. ‘Herndon Jr Carl Coleman Raymond Duke

Camping Trip No 2 Announcement at First Baptist

Gregg and nearby residents promote a camping trip series with trip No 2 details. The First Baptist Church hosts Friday night at 8 o'clock to share information and join participants.

Gregg First Baptist Church

Sunday Scouts Guest at Baptist Churches

Scouts attending Sunday school at First Baptist or Oak Avenue Baptist will be guests of their Men’s Bible class at the McSwain Theatre Sunday morning. The event promises a notable program described as a big feature in scout life.

First Baptist Church Oak Avenue’ Baptist Church Oak Avenue Baptist Church First Baptist+ church McSwain Theatre Baptist Boy

American Consul's Son Escapes Kidnappers in Cuba

Eugene Jova son of the American consular agent in Guaguara Granda Cuba escaped from his captors after a fight early today. He had been kidnapped yesterday and held for a 20000 dollar ransom. police chief said he believed the bandits were surrounded and wounded.

Gaguala Granda Cuba Eugene Jova

Bell Demonstrates Telephone In Exhibition at Brazil Court

A news want ad highlights Bell's Sunday demonstration before judges including Don Pedro II and William Thomson. The room buzzes as Bell's transmitter proves audible with the receiver to the ear. Thompson calls it the most wonderful thing seen in America as crowds flood the pavilion next day.

Bell Brazil Bostom Don ‘Pedro Lora Kelvin William Thompson America

New Location Boosts County Oil Interest

Bry in raig and Lancaster announced this afternoon that material was on the ground for a new well in the northeast of the northwest quadrant of Section 5-4a-5e. Spudding is expected soon, about a half mile west and a quarter mile south of the Discovery well, signaling renewed Bebee field interest. Timber for the rig was hauled to the site Wednesday morning and the cellar is underway.

Raig and Lancaster Bebee

Cardui credited with restoring strength in women

Mrs. C. M. Stegall of Paint Rock Alabama recounts a severe illness felt for three years. She credits Cardui with restoring her strength after six bottles, noting improved eating and sleep and a return to health. The ad promotes Cardui as a tonic for womanly ailments and urges readers to buy at druggists.

Paint Rock Ala C. M. Stegall Near Here Cardui

Mother to Be Read This Offers Hope for Pregnancy

A vintage promotional piece touts Mother's Friend as a safe aid for expectant mothers to reduce suffering during childbirth. It claims the product softens abdominal and hip tissues, enabling quicker, easier labor and minimizes need for doctors. includes testimonials and a request to send for a brochure from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta.

C. J. Hartman Scranton, Pa

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