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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1926

Page

8

Local Youths and Visitors Depart for Jobs and Treatment

Homer Peay underwent an appendicitis operation this morning at Ada hospital. Dale Boren left for Allen to assume the post of Superintendent at Allen High School. Lyle West, after visiting his parents, left for Fort Smith to work as a reporter for the Southwest American.

Homer Peay E. C. Peay Ada Hospital Dale Boren Allen Allen Hig School Lyle West M. F. West Fort Smith The Southwest American

Local Notes and Travel Chat from Friday’s Daily

Friday’s Daily lists Albert Medlock in Oklahoma City at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Medlock. Harold Allen departs for Wichita Kansas for vacation before Norman to attend the state university. Mrs. G C Marshall and daughter head to Champaign Illinois after a two week visit with Mrs. Marshall’s daughter Mrs. Joe Neal. O A Bayless arrive from Lake Charles Louisiana and Port Arthur Texas after a business and pleasure trip. Bill Latta returns from San Diego California as his mother’s illness worsens.

Albert Medlock Oklahoma City Lester Medlock Harold Allen Wichita Kansas Norman State University G. C. Marshall Champaign O. A. Bayless Lake Charles Louisiana Port Arthur Texas Bill Latta San Diego Cal

Crop conditions improve around Lula despite damage near Vanoss

W R Shuler reports crops around Lula are never better and cotton is growing well. H B Williams notes some damage in sects to bottom cotton near Vanoss, signaling mixed prospects for the area.

W. R. Shuler Lula H. B. Williams Vanoss

Henry Kroth Heads to Henryetta for Job

Henry Kroth left Friday with his family for Henryetta where he is employed after spending the past week at home.

Henry Kroth Henryetta

Ruth Perry Dies at Home. Funeral Set at High Hill

Ruth Perry two year old daughter of Colman Perry died at the home this morning. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at High Hill cemetery.

Ruth Perry Colman Perry High Hill Cemetery

Meaders Family and Miss Meaders Vacation Trip

Mr and Mrs Clyde Meaders their daughter and young son and Miss Bessie Dell Meaders left yesterday for Boulder Col on their vacation.

Clyde Meaders Bessie Dell Meaders Boulder, Col

Mrs Ward and grandson visit Oklahoma City relative

Mrs. John Ward and her grandson J. C. Melton returned Friday night from a visit to Mrs. Charley Stone in Oklahoma City, who is Mrs. Ward’s daughter.

John Ward J. C. Melton Charley Stone Oklahoma City Ward

Walter Turnbull of Coalgate Dies at 1:30 A.M.

Walter Turnbull of Coalgate died in a local hospital this morning at 1:30. Funeral arrangements are pending as a son travels from Sedalia Missouri to attend.

Walter Turnbull Coalgate Sedalia

Patrick family visits for Sulphur Springs reunion

Harvey Patrick and family from Plainview Texas visited the home of Mr and Mrs J H Kirby. They left yesterday with Mr and Mrs Kirby to Sulphur Springs to visit Mr Kirby s parents and hold a family reunion.

Harvey Patrick Plainview Texas J. H. Kirby Sulphur Springs

Norris family to move to New York for Columbia

Mr and Mrs Hugh Norris and family depart overland tomorrow for New York City. Mr Norris will attend Columbia University next year, joining his family during the transition and study period.

Hugh Norris Overland New York City Norris Columbia University

Langford Shaw and Misses Shaw Leave for Colorado Trip

Langford Shaw and Misses Lady Percy Shaw and Anna Louise Shaw departed Saturday for an extended tour through Colorado and a visit to Yellowstone National Park, gathering travel plans and destinations for the journey.

Langford Shaw Lady Percy Anna Louise Shaw Points Colorado Yellowstone National Park

Stonewall man undergoes appendicitis operation

Lee Henson of Stonewall underwent an appendicitis operation at Breco hospital this morning.

Lee Henson Stonewall Breco Hospital

Death Calls Belton Brady Family to Waxahachie

Belton Brady and his wife traveled to Waxahachie Texas on Sunday after the death of his uncle.

Belton Brady Waxahachie Texas

Albert Leap Expected to Return to Work After Pipeline Injury

Albert Leap, injured Thursday afternoon on the North Highland avenue pipeline, is expected to recover quickly and return to his job. The incident prompted a brief work disruption but no lasting harm reported.

Albert Leap North Highland Avenue

Iowa's Longtime Republican Leader Albert Cummins Dies

Senator Albert Baird Cummins, Iowa’s veteran political figure and former president pro tempore, died at his Des Moines home after a long career in rail and tariff legislation. Born 1850, Cummins rose from carpenter and railroad builder to governor and U.S. senator, shaping the transfer of railroads to private operation and the Payne Aldrich tariff fight. He married Ida Gallery and left a legacy in Iowa politics and national reform.

Des Moines Albert B. Cummings Iowa Senate United States Senate Northwest Albert Baird Cummins Republican Cummins Dolliver Bristow Clapp Riverside Old Guard Chicago Leslie M. Shaw Treasury Shaw Albert Interstate Commerce Commission Representative Esch Wisconsin Congress Interstate Commerce Committee Calvin Coolidge Capitol White House Ellison D. Smith South Carolina Carmichaels Mr. Cummins Thomas Sarah Cummins Waynesboro Mississippi Recorder Clayton County MacGregor Fort Wayne Ind Allen Country Cincinnati, Richmond and Senator Cummins Michigan Ida L. Gallery Eaton Rapids Mich Michigan Road Rio Grande Denver Gallery Kate

Mrs Meredith Travels to Reno to Visit Daughter

Mrs. H. D. Meredith left today for Reno Nevada to visit her daughter Mrs. H. A. Uynum.

H. D. Meredith Reno Nevada H. A. Uynum

Students Headed to Colleges and Visits Across Texas

Hugh Norris left for New York City to enroll at Columbia University for the year. Supt J E Hickman traveled to Santa Anna and Coleman to visit relatives. Mrs Cecil Mallory returned from Mississippi and Arkansas. Mrs A B Mears and children came back from a month with family in the west. B R Stubbs left for Atoka to visit his parents.

Hugh Norris New York City Columbia University J. E. Hickman Santa Anna Coleman Texas Cecil Mallory Mississippi Arkansas A. B. Mears

Miss Audie Hutto Returns Home From Visit

Miss Audie Hutto, after a two week stay with Mrs. J. D. Sloan, returned to her home in Okrulgee Sunday.

Audie Hutto J. D. Sloan Okrulgee

J H Lowery Votes During Sulphur Visit

J H Lowery spent several months in Sulphur for health reasons and visited the city today to vote. He expects to return to Ada soon as his condition improves.

J. H. Lowery Ada

Wooten Heads to Muskogee for Visit

J. W. Wooten departed today for Muskogee to visit for a time.

J. W. Wooten Muskogee

Born to Mr and Mrs Bruce Ligon A seven pound boy

A seven pound baby boy was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Bruce Ligon reported in Wednesday’s Daily. The birth adds a new family member acknowledged by local readers.

Rom Bruce Ligon Ada Hospital

Mrs. Sam Ford Visits Franklin for Month with Relatives

Mrs. Sam Ford departed Tuesday to Franklin Tennessee for a month long visit with her brothers and sisters and other relatives.

Sam Ford Franklin, Tenn

Mr and Mrs A Floyd and Son Headed for Clin

Mr and Mrs A Floyd and their son Anthony departed this morning for Clin likely seeking medical care or family visit as part of a travel note from the local column.

Visitor Plans August stay with Norman educator

In Ton or Ton city they travel to Norman to spend August with Prof J H Ashton, superintendent of Stonewall schools, after leaving Tuesday afternoon for the visit.

J. H. Ashton Stonewall Norman

Ardmore visitors seek East Central site for students

Rev Thomas Carey and companions from Ardmore met in town to find a suitable location for David Frazier and Ruth and Thelma Byrd to enroll at East Central in September. The group toured and discussed options with local officials.

Thomas Carey Presbyterian Church Ardmore David Frazier Ruth Byrd Thelma East Central

Man Held on Two Charges Released on Bond

From Thursday's Daily Virgil Masters, a man held in jail on two charges hot check writing and possession of liquor was released this morning on bond. He has not yet been arraigned for preliminary hearing.

Virgil Masters

Cope Family Plans Three-Week Colorado Springs Trip

Dick Cope and his family will depart Friday for Colorado Springs and expect to stay about three weeks. The trip aims to enjoy the local scenery and take a break from routine duties.

Dick Cope Colorado Springs

Revival ends in Pontotoc as Grimes plans Maxwell revival

Rev J A Grimes concluded a successful revival in Pontotoc on Wednesday night and will begin another in Maxwell Friday night. Ellis Keyland, brought to Ada hospital from Allen with gunshot wounds, is recovering well.

J. A. Grimes Pontotoc Maxwell Ellis Keyland Ada Hospital Allen

Mrs Rogers Returns from Arkansas and Oklahoma Visit

Mrs Thedore Rogers recently returned from trips to Arkansas and Oklahoma where she visited her daughter Mrs B L Northery formerly Miss Lena Pearl Rogers who is recovering from an appendicitis operation.

Thedore Rogers Arkansas Oklahoma B. L. Northery Lena Pearl Rogers

Ada News Circulation Manager Heads to Kansas City and Kentucky

Miss Helen Webb circulation manager for the Ada News leaves for Kansas City Missouri to visit relatives and friends. She will then travel to Kentucky visiting other relatives. Accompanied to Kansas City by her sister Miss Elizabeth Webb.

Helen Webb The Ada News Kansas City Missouri Points Kentucky Elizabeth Webb

Ebey Thanks Voters for Strong Victory in County Start

W H Ebey thanks voters for his large electoral showing and pledges real service to his county and state in the wake of his success as representative.

Ebey W. H. Ebey

Stephens Thanks Supporters After County Commissioner Bid

H. Clay Stephens thanks his many friends for support in the race for the Democratic nomination for county commissioner. He believes the next years will be pivotal for county progress and wants a role in building roads and other improvements.

H. Clay Stephens

Grateful Candidate John Ward Thankful for Support

Grateful John Ward, successful county weigher candidate, expresses thanks to supporters. He says he bears no sore spots and treats everyone as a friend.

John Ward

Campaign thanks from Justice of the Peace candidate

T O Cullins expresses gratitude to loyal supporters and opponents after the election. He pledges peace, harmony, fair treatment, and a square deal in office, extending personal regard to all involved.

T. O. Cullins

Ardmore Milling elevator burns. $100,000 loss reported

Ardmore witnesses a large Ardmore Milling company elevator fire last night destroying about 60,000 bushels of wheat and oats with an estimated $100,000 in damages.

Ardmore Ardmore Milling Company

College prepares for fall term with new labs and staff

Ada college outlines fall plans including a new chemistry laboratory and equipment funded by the state board. The chemistry department will expand to 193 seats from 100, with related updates in physics biology and economics labs and several new instructors joining the faculty. The training school gains staff, and summer study is cited as a predictor of a strong fall term, alongside an active athletic outlook and a new band and orchestra director.

State Board of Affairs Davis L. J. Barton Henryetta O. E. Parker Hatchett Illinois Ada R. R. Robinson Peabody R. S. Newcomb Chicago W. A. Newcomb University of Iowa Mrs. Mackin Colorado Miss Francisco Columbia University New York T. C. McCormick University of Chicago A. T. Watson George Peabody College Nashville Tennessee Lambert Norman Pernell Chester Harris McAlester Dunlap Mitchell Henretta Wiggs Ardmore Dixon Cunningham Millcreek Rogers Beggs Vansickle Morris Pierson Nemchecks Wayne Neal Johnson Checotah Ray McComb Linscheid

Vanoss School Making Excellent Progress

Vanoss consolidated school is progressing well with staff pupils and patrons working together to improve facilities. A community work day terraced grounds repaired the arbor set up play equipment and fixed fields while patrons students and girls contributed to lunch and cleanup. Enrollment reached 368 with four trucks transporting distant pupils and high school inspector visits anticipated.

Vanoags Consolidated School J. M. Tilley J. L. Tilley Charles Nelson Carl Tilley H. L. Waters Carl Solomon Walter Simmons Ralph Crumpton Mr. Stevens W. Cooper H. B Wiliams R. L. Mullens John Bradley W. T. Buck M. S. Collins Jack Cook Howard Tilley Paul Corbin Hubert Hayes Jack Smith Otha Tiffin Charlie Gaar W. J. Bartin Francis Waters Tom Cushman Archie Solomon Thurman Cushman Arthur Berger Eldrid Solomon Dillard Rogers Leroy Hunt Ernest Williams

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B. R. Stubbs Atoka Ton, Iowa Stephens John Ard Cullins T. McConnell Taena Abel Millard Abel Harry T. McConnell Mary McConnell Abel College J. J. Hodges Roy Adair Haskins Garland Tilley Frank Sturdivant Okmulgee Opal Moore Kusa J. W. Hinton Justice of the Peace Vanoss School Vinita Okla Tulsa Holdenville Chickasha Hugo Stilwell H. Fiske Virginia California Wilson Lain Chilcutt
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