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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1933
Page
8
Elmer Cochran of New Bethel is reported recovering after an appendicitis operation at Ada hospital.
Mr and Mrs Albert Mountain of Stratford are in Ada staying with friends and handling business for several days. They are visiting local acquaintances and will depart after their short stay.
Mrs Ruth Parsons of Hennessey Oklahoma near Enid visits her parents Mr and Mrs W A Ellison at 211 East 9th. Parsons and sister Mrs May Corbin spent today visiting friends in Oklahoma City.
Mr. and Mrs. John Randolph and their son Wallace of Allen paused in Ada for a brief visit before continuing to Oklahoma City where Mr. Randolph is to undergo medical treatment.
Dr Sam A McKeel returned from a journey that included Washington Canada New York and Chicago. He traveled with Mr and Mrs John Boyce McKeel and Mrs John Boyce McKeel's sister Miss Mary Archer Stewart.
Mrs Willie K Herrin of Vacalia California visits her brother J D Petty and family and attends the Ausnet term at East Central State Teachers College.
Norman resident W. C. Pratt visited Ada on Thursday to handle business matters and return the same day.
Mrs. Floyd Cramer returning to Arkansas after visiting J. H. Bullock and family she is the former Fay Bullock.
Bostic from San Antonio Texas visits Mr Roddie and his mother and sister in town. Mr Roddie once starred for East Central football and is now connected with Magnolia Petroleum Co.
Mr and Mrs R O Shelton and children, who have been visiting Mr and Mrs Otis Fountain at 712 Weet Twelfth, have returned to Durant. They were joined by Miss Myrtle Fountain who will visit for the year two weeks.
Mrs Iola Payne Miss Della Sherman and Miss Janice Graham returned Friday from Sulphur Springs Texas where they had visited for a week.
Mrs Shockley was brought to Ada from an Oklahoma City hospital after a major operation. She is reported recovering rapidly.
Mr and Mrs. Herbert Beck, Miss Robbie Dean, and Marguerite Fannt LeRoy returned from a several days visit in McAlester as guests of Mrs. Beck’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jones.
Mrs Karl Calloway of Mill Creek underwent an operation here Friday. Mr and Mrs O W Walton 117 KK Second announce the birth of a son Wednesday July 26.
Mr and Mrs Lioyd Tipton returned to their Duncan home Friday after a week visiting relatives in the area.
Mrs M A Waits leaves for Fort Worth to meet her daughter Mrs W M Vreeland of Tucson Arizona. Mrs Vreeland was Miss Paula Waits before her marriage. Mrs Waits is accompanied by her niece Mrs Jane Fitts of Tulsa.
Prom Sunday report notes Juanita Kaiser youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Kaiser underwent a tonsillectomy on Thursday July 27.
Ivan Bryant of Allen spent the weekend in Ada with Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Chapman and family. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Austin Merrill and daughter Frances of Houston arrived in Ada Sunday evening to attend the funeral of Mrs. Merrill's mother, Mrs. Ida Heard.
Prem Tuesday's Daily reports Dr. R L Goodwin of Roff underwent a tonsillectomy in Ada on Monday.
Mr and Mrs A A Ellison announce the birth of a son Sunday July 16 at Nix Hospital San Antonio Texas Mrs Ellison was formerly Miss Marguerite Jenkins Miss Helen Sarrett visiting Ada from a Dallas nurses school parents noted in the Ada column
Mr. and Mrs. George Gray of Stratford shopped in Ada and visited friends. Miss Daisy Britt left for Chicago to attend the Century of Progress exposition.
Miss Cathrine Puckett of Roswell New Mexico visits Miss Kathryn Qualls at 112 West Sixteenth. Puckett previously lived in Ada. Habe Davis county commissioner and his brother in law Harrison Gill are in New Mexico where Davis’ father died after a visit to his father, who was improving when Davis ended the visit.
A week long camping trip is planned with Louise and Charles Coody Rev and Mrs C L Peek and family Mr and Mrs W W Peek and family and Mr and Mrs Alfred Peek joining the expedition to Medicine Park.
Mrs. A. W. Wadlington and Miss Ruth Horner returned from Paris Texas after attending the funeral of their sister Mrs. F. W. Prichard. They were accompanied by A. W. Wadlington Carlos Wadlington and Alfred Wadlington.
Miss Mamie Gilmore departed today for Anadarka to take a position with the Anadarka Daily News, starting a new assignment in the newspaper field.
Miss Dorothy Collier of McAlester earned first honors in swimming camp craft hand craft tent inspection and first aid while a guest of Miss Margaret Harris at the Turner Falls Camp Fire Girls camp last week.
Loman Brown 53 died at his Pontotoc home on Wednesday at 11. Funeral services were held Thursday at 10 to 2:30 at Pontotoc Cemetery with Rev. Sam Hawkins officiating. Keith Funeral Chapel in charge. Survived by widow Lillie Brown, sister Sarah Cooper, two daughters, four sons, and granddaughter Vircie Simpson.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Carney Walton died Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Funeral services were held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Burial followed in High Hill cemetery with Criswell Funeral Home in charge.
Mary Jane Dame 83 died at her Center home Thursday night. Funeral services were held Friday at Center cemetery with Rev. Stone officiating. She leaves two sons W. D. Dame and G. A. Dame of Ada route 5 and seven daughters including Mrs. McElroy Mrs. Fannie McLoud Mrs. Rhoda Henry Lacy Dame Mrs. Sally Grindstaff Mrs. Etta Huddleston and Mrs. Emma Revell of Oklahoma City.
Mrs Ida C Heard 80 mother of N T Heard who died recently in Ada passed away Friday July 28 at daughter Mrs Frank Merrill’s home in Houston Texas. Funeral services Monday at 10am at Criswell Funeral Home chapel with Rev W L Blackburn officiating. Burial in Rosedale Cemetery. She moved from Ada to Houston a year ago and was a First Methodist member. Children include Shannon Heard Tulsa and Mrs William Flynn Tulsa, Mrs William Sacks St Louis, Mrs Frank Merrill Houston. three grandchildren Daisy Heard Ralph C Heard and N T Heard reside in Ada.
Mack Burris, 58, Indian, who had been living with his brother B. DPD McCurtain north of Bords Mill, died in a Lawton hospital Saturday night. The body is being brought to Ada for funeral services Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist church. Burial will follow at Rosedale cemetery. Keith Funeral Chapel in charge.
Mrs. A Frazier aged 76 died at her home near Vaness Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3 from the home Burial followed at Lithtnine Ridge cemetery Criswell Funeral Home in charge
Marguerite Barnes age seven, daughter of Mr and Mrs Grover Barnes of Stonewall, died Tuesday at 9 30 AM at home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 PM at the Methodist church in Stonewall with Rev Simmons officiating. Burial was in Stonewall cemetery. She is survived by her parents two sisters and two brothers.
A considerable number of warrants for premium winners at the last county fair remain uncalled for. Those written should call at Reed's grocery store East Main to receive them, contacting Ross Montgomery.
A French housewife petitions for divorce alleging her husband never spoke to her in a decade. The case hints at an implausible alibi while detailing the couple's years-long communication breakdown.
The Galey community opened summer school on Monday July 24 with 82 students. Local teachers Earnest Williams principal Dorothy Watters Jamar and Esther Maness return for another year. Revival services led by Howard Atchison and West of Purcell drew good crowds with plans to continue, and Sunday school resumes at 10 with choir practice and book purchases to follow.
Local residents and visitors from Ada and nearby towns spent the weekend visiting relatives and friends in Stonewall. Names include Mrs Charley Burnett Marguerite and Miss Vera Smith of Ada plus numerous attendees from Oklahoma City Atoka and Coalgate with trips to Ada Norman and Tulsa areas.
A long list of visits and side trips from Allen to nearby towns including Ada Tupelo Coalgate Stonewall and McAlester. Residents such as Mr and Mrs Charles Vernon Miss Ira Mae Pendergrass and Mrs A P Scott are noted visiting relatives friends and shopping while others make business trips or gather with neighbors.
Happyland School reports strong attendance as Miss Barnes and Miss Maness praise student interest. Judy Lois Wilson joined Wednesday. families visited and neighbors hosted gatherings across Calvin Steedman Ada and Homer with multiple house and church visits.
President Roosevelts plan aims to harness the Tennessee river for power flood control and navigation. The TVA would build plants plus dams on Clinch river near Knoxville and Cove creek to regulate flow and prevent floods. A 59 million dollar initial appropriation funds the long range program with a three member board led by Dr Arthur E Morgan.
The revival led by Bro. Coff ee, Bro. Bunch, and Bro. Dame has 19 conversions so far. Attendees are urged to come and bring musical instruments.
Rain continues with a heavy Monday night shower. Cotton and late planted feed show good growth and strong progress. Orders were received Monday for more supplies and guidance.
John H. Gray, accused of killing Charles Long during a dispute over cotton acreage reduction, has been denied bond by the criminal court of appeals. Gray was bound over without bonds to district court for murder after a preliminary hearing. his habeas corpus plea for release was rejected by Judge J. F. McKeel. The appellate court upheld the denial.
Henry Ford, turning 70, argues that the end of an era brings opportunity not fear. He rejects fear of change, supports price and wage flexibility, and promotes industrial decentralization to create jobs and security. He says money should flow as capital in production, not be hoarded, and endorses minimum wages as good business for all.
Reports from the mountains near Sparta New Jersey say katydids are already chirping signaling an early frost. The day prior saw temperatures in the 90s.
A gang of 5 to 9 robbers raided the Citizens Bank of Weir Kansas locking the night marshal and about a dozen others in the city jail. They loaded the bank safe onto a truck after four hours then fled. The safe was later found east of Coffeyville. Cash amount undetermined awaits checkup as bloodhounds are sought.
Brig. Gen. Milton R. McLean ordered Troop B of the 114th Cavalry based at Coffeyville to mobilize and assist in catching the bank robbers who stole a safe from the Citizens' State Bank at Weir City. The guardsmen were to report to Sheriff Mel Gibson of Montgomery county.
Oklahoma City July 29 Attorney General King says he will back the ad valorem tax amendment to be voted August 15 He shifts blame to Governor Murray and Senator Nichols for failure to provide a ballot title and explains lawmakers or petition proponents must furnish their own title King favors the amendment and would vote yes if allowed in a legal election.
Governor Talmadge ended martial law rule by dissolving the June 29 proclamation. The order ousted Highway Board Chair Capt. J. W. Barnett and member W. C. Vereen, appointed successors who challenge the move in state courts. The dispute began over the dismissal of five engineers whose names were struck from the budget.
In Port Angeles Washington E O Michael a predator hunter found hundreds of live earwigs in his car’s coil box after a hunt. The insects had perched on the points blocking the spark and causing the car not to run. He noted cougars and wild cats pose threats but earwigs proved the bigger nuisance in this incident.
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