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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1936

Page

8

Local Notes From Pontotoc County Rural Community

A roundup of visits and small events in Pontotoc County mentions many residents: Henry Keys and Jimmie Isaacs hosts. L. D. Rutledge and J. O. McIntyre visited. David Galey called on Josie Galey. Elwood Lockhart and Chine Brecheen visited Vaness school. Gordon Nelson and Ola Mitchell visited Brick Nelson and family. Rev Ward Woods conducted services over the weekend. CCC camp member Devereaux Rutledge spent the weekend with his parents. new teacher Mr John Lewis praised. Crumpton family returned from Texas. Ruth Woods visited Jimmie Isaacs. Geraldine Lockhart stayed with cousins Lyman Rutledge. George Kirby family spent time with E. C. Cavener. Standridge family visited relatives. Ballard announces daughter Violet to Leonard McGeehee of Vaness. wedding held near Stratford August 1 with Alyss Ballard as best man and Ila Mae Keef as witness. couple plans to live in the area.

Henry Keys Wewoka Jimmie Isaacs L. D. Rutledge J. O. McIntyre David Galey Josie Galey Elwood Lockhart Chine Brecheen Vaness Gordon Nelson Oklahoma City Brick Nelson Ola Mitchell Maxwell Hiveley Ward Woods Devereaux Rutledge CCC John Lewis Crumpton Texas Ruth Woods Geraldine Lockhart Lyman Rutledge Norman Oklo Tro. Shipman Ada Ray Dryden Frank Gideon Sylvia Fowler Escondido California Hazel Meeks Bruce Little G. W. Lamb R. G. Clark Shawnee Henry Standridge Dallas Ineta London Pauline Fae Tyson Debs Thompson Purcell Edmond Cavener Neville Pennington Monnie Kirby Roy Brendle Ulyvis Ballard Ha Mae Key c Mozelle Cavener J. W. Isaacs Geneva Willie Isaacs Mitchel Winona Mae Winfield and J. Co. Law Gene Galey Jay Sterling Isaacs George Standridge Henry E. G Cavener Alfreda Isaacs Geneva Isaacs John Ballard Rudd Kendrick Emitt Harkey Russellville Arkansas Frank Gibson Bud Dryden Lawrence London McAlester Winona Mae Law Marie D. E. Pendergraft Murphy Hokett Franks A. B. Davis Jesse Hatton Couch Joe Thompson Brice Thompson Slicer Ruth Barnes Konawa Ratliff J. A. Burk F. E. Duncan Hightower Gracie Hayes Virgil Mack Lee Bolin D. L. Haskins Clint W. H. Hightower Lee Bolin Joy Barnes Gladys Mullins High Hill Charley Davis Jack Scott Able Scott Steve Fish Luther Hatton Bill Bennett Pendercraft

Community Notes from Cedar Grove Area Visitors and Guests

Ola Henson dined with Bertha West and again with Leo Chism. Mollie Gaylor hosted relatives Friday and Sunday visitors included Duel Chism and family, Ben Ramsey and family, Effie West and daughter, Leo Chism and Ola Henson. 4 H club trip not won by Edith Bryan and others started August 3.

Ola Henson Bertha West Mollie Gaylor Herley Kelley Francis Pearl Surgnier New Mexico Leo Chism Agnes Scroggins Marie Harris Duel Chism Ben Ramsey Effie West Junior Chambers Melcome Baker Bertha Mildred West Edith Phillips Ada Dee Jones W. K Dick Kellogg Pat Baker Ely West Tommie West John Henson Woodrow Phillips Stillwater Cedar Grove Edith Bryan Lantha Rainbolt Junior Changler Clovis Eslick Mildred Edith Lea Gaylor Lucille Chism Ruth Akins Hellen Scrosgins

Revival Opens as Ada Clergy Lead Local Church

The community plans a big revival starting Aug 9 with Rev. D E Pender graft and others in charge. Residents invite all to attend as a long list of neighbors and families gather for sermons, singing, and church activities amid a busy social schedule.

Local Families Share Sunday Visits and Dinners

Community members including the Tilley, Roddy, Rose, Agee, Tate and Aldridge families spent Sunday with relatives and friends. Visitors joined meals at the Loyd, W. P. Jones, and D. D. Tilley homes and in Ada and Pecan Grove.

Bro. Coffey Rk. E. Tilley Roy Collins Tom Roddy Lavona Tilley W. P. Jones Inez Agee Susie Tate Ada B. Allen Loyd Author Aldridge Betty Lee California Abra Young W. C. Rose Carl Lorene Roddy Fred Jones D. D. Tilley Grandma Roddy Susie Bowers Pecan Grove E. E. Agee J. F. Agee

United Front To Be Adopted By Defendants

Executives of major mid continent oil companies plan a united front defense for 16 members indicted by a Madison grand jury for alleged anti trust violations. The defendants will confer soon on an aggressive strategy and may argue government double crossing. In Tulsa and Bartlesville 16 defendants set to surrender with $5 000 bonds each and face misdemeanor arraignments.

Tulsa Mid-Continent United Front Madison Wisconsin Grand Jury Bartlesville U. S W. P. Smith

July Gas Tax Up 20 Percent in Oklahoma City Report

Motorists in Oklahoma paid gasoline taxes totaling 1.41 percent, 759 in July. H. L. McCracken, tax commission chairman, reported the sum was up 240,461.20 dollars or 20.39 percent from the same month last year.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma H. L. McCracken Tax Commission McCracken

Grand Jury to Continue Oil Price Fixing Probe

Attorney General Cummings announced that a Madison Wisconsin grand jury will resume August 19 to probe alleged price fixing in the petroleum industry under the anti trust act. The inquiry focuses on ten Midwestern states though complaints from other regions were received. Indictments against 23 major oil companies and 61 individuals do not close the investigation.

Washington Cummings Madison Wis Mid

Curious World Snake Eats Eggs Whole in South Africa

In South Africa a snake eats eggs whole, crushing the shell only when the egg reaches the gullet using teeth like projections on its vertebrae. The odd reptile consumes eggs as its sole diet, avoiding waste. Next asks which sex silk spiders are.

South Africa

Th' Pessimist Thesis in a Moving Van World

A humorous sketch by Bob Blanks Jr follows Mr and Mrs Chet Lark as apartment life and constant travel in a moving van frame their days. It notes motorists cruising at about fifty houks per hour and jokes about romanticizing cinema stars. Oscar Amp, a journalism graduate from Bigblow College, opens a news stand.

Chet Lark Oscar Amp Bigblow College

Vanoss School Journal Staff and Contributors

The Vanoss School Journal lists staff roles with editors Eunice Tiffin and Joleeta Little guiding. Reporters include Aleene Cummings and Juanita Zumbr o among others with Bobby Snipes as secretary treasurer and Eileen Tilley as secrets reporter.

Joleeta Little Eunice Tiffin Louise Pitt Dortha Thornhill Bobby Snipes Secy Treas Eileen Tilley Aleene Cummings Te Juanita Zumbr ®O

Education Comes Alive At Vaness Schools Assembly

Rev R R Farris spoke on education using Moses as a model and students prepared a varied program at the Vaness assembly. Senior class led acts from reading to music while Juniors Sophomores and freshmen organized committees and projects for improved classrooms and home crafts.

Vaness R. R. Farris Chickasha Missionary Baptist Church Moses God Farris

Scouts Thinning Ball Camp to About Thirty Players

The Springfield Missouri Western Association camp narrows from over 300 registrants to about 30 as scouts seek pro ready talent. Tuesday and Wednesday drills focus on infield outfield catching and pitching while heat reaches 104 degrees at Ada park.

Springfield Western Association Oklahoma North Texas Ada Ball Park Ball Park

Conceal and Re dress for Damages to Wife's Reputation

In a terse phrase the item references concealment and seeking redress for damages to a wife's reputation, suggesting a legal or punitive action context within a larger court or settlement narrative. Details remain sparse but indicate a dispute over reputation and possible civil remedies.

Jarrett To Take Legal Action Over Olympic Dismissal

Arthur Jarrett said he would pursue proper steps to obtain facts about the case after returning to New York with his wife Eleanor Holm Jarrett who was dismissed from the Olympic team on its arrival in Germany. He sought a conference with Avery Brundage but was refused and vows further action.

Berlin Arthur Jarrett American Olympic Committee New York Eleanor Holm Jarrett Germany Avery Brundage Jarrett

Daughter Of Ziegfeld Starts Movie Work At Universal

Patricia Ziegfeld, 19, daughter of the late theater impresario, leaves newspapering to join Universal as assistant to Art Director John Harkrider in custom and set research. She had been a columnist and reviewer for Will Rogers Jr. owned paper. London is following a middle of the road cause.

Hollywood Calif Patricia Ziegfeld Billie Burke Universal John Harkrider Harkrider Ziegfeld Patricia Will Rogers, Jr

AF of L Council Suspends Unions in 30 Day Window

The American Federation of Labor executive council voted to suspend 10 unions now in the committee for industrial organization unless they withdraw within 30 days. If not, unions representing over 1.6 million workers face indefinite suspension. Affected groups include United Mine Workers of America and United Textile Workers among others.

Washington American Federation of Labor Executive Council Committee For Industrial Organization United Mine Workers of America Almagated Clothing Workers

Lindsay and Goodwin Arraigned for Murder

Seminole, Aug. 5 Horace Lindsay and Paul Goodwin Shawnee youths charged with murder in the slaying July 4 of Chris Whitson Seminole officer were arraigned today in su

Horace Lindsay Paul Goodwin Chris Whitson

Labor tensions split labor movement before Labor Day

The council action sparked opposition from mobile workers and the United Rubber Workers, leading observers to fear a split in the American labor movement into two warring groups before Labor Day.

Mobile Workers United Rubber Workers Council American Labor Movement

Perior Court Defendants Plead Not Guilty Ahead of Trial

Two defendants appeared in district court and entered not guilty pleas. The trial was scheduled for August 18, with prosecutors outlining charges and potential penalties. A judge ordered standard pretrial motions and evidence disclosures.

Perior Court

Hyde Campaign Attack Tones Down Opposition in Norman

Norman and Syracuse items report U S Senate hopeful Herbert K Hyde assailing his Democratic opponent Joshua Lee and the New Deal including the WPA. Hyde urges fair hearing on plans and denounces wealth confiscation as impossible to achieve. In Syracuse a dog trouble tale ends with the dog charity being told to act while a coal company mistake leads to a punchy quip.

Townsend Hyde Washington Wia Oklahoma

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Pontotoc County OWL Lanton A. W. Oliver Oleta Mae Brown Louise McNiell Ira Rose Rex Younts Pleasant Hill Matt Summers Ance Good Gladys Prewitt Alta Brookshire Pebble Mable Nabors Avery Johnnie McNiell Cecil Shahan Velma Verna Younts Turner Falls Tennessee Joe Younts Dora McNiell Aliene Brown J. L. Rose Lee Younts Earl Nabors Hookie Timmons Tom Nabors Dan Autry Durant Lula Mae Rose Faye Brown Cora Lee Welch Iva Shannon Frisco Charlie Hill Mary Phelps Viola Parker Hilton Virginia Wortha Flanagan Emily Stella Spears Odus McGallaid Willfred Jeter Ida Spears Marie Flanagan Mercedes Musgrave Rev. Pendergraft Walnut Grove Panies Slayers Gladys MacKnight Bayonne N. J Donald Wightman Helen MacKnigt Smiles Cement Canada Amity Roosevelt Lord Tweedsmuir By William Ferguson India Assam Great Britain By Bob Blanks, Jr THE Vanoss School Journal Bobbie Riggins Geneva Kendrick Clara Gordon Lavena Tille Editorial Church PUNX Otis Perriman Little Folk Elvin Mitchell Sizin Ruby Baker Epinondas Evelyn Meeks Genel Frazier Betty Mildred French Oliver Roper Ray Parker Wendell Crossland PMNX Junior News Higgins Pace Luman Roberts Dame Higgens Folk Biog Raphy Fugate Happy Bobby Riggins Faye Johns Aston Brahom Eileen Tilly General Science Club Mr. Higgens Venus Tiffin Burryl Flowers Anna Bell Kemp Kenneth Beaty Mildred Willis Herman Thomas Bury Flowers Jack Cobb Clarence McCauley Wilson Phillips Miles McCauley Leroy Sullivan Apty East Tenth Ada News AF. OF L. Council Lindsay and Goodwin New Deal WPA Lee Syracuse N. Y Goldie Durston Society For the Prevention of Durston
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