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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1929
Page
3
ROFF J. J. Robinett transacted business in Oklahoma City. Many residents visit relatives in Texas and Kentucky or attend local revival meetings. The column lists numerous visits, travels, school events, church activities, and upcoming programs across Ada, Ross, Roff, Hickory, and nearby areas with emphasis on community life and local organizations.
Local notes report dry hot weather and a call for rain while families welcome visitors and hold meetings. A baby girl born August 2 at eight pounds is among cheerful local updates as school progresses with strong attendance and a Friday program planned at the school house.
Sunday school attendance was strong with singing and local callers visiting the John Tharp home. Guests included Mrs. Warren Baker, Pauline Laughlin, and Ruth Tharp. extended visits from Konawa residents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Binkley and family.
Mrs LaFever called on Mrs Cole Saturday morning. Merle Bebee visited school Tuesday evening. Lee Roy Golightly improving after illness. Viola Fuller called on Ester and Lois Hill Friday. Mrs Sutton of Onward visited her mother Mrs Cole Thursday. Lena Turner of Union Valley called on Jewell Boatright Tuesday night. Johnny Misenheimer stayed Tuesday night with Elliott Hill. Darrell Hill weekended with friends at Tupelo. Lorine Hill Friday night with Viola Fuller. Mr Fuller and family visited Mr and Mrs Sears Wednesday night. Many visits and sick list updates across the community.
A cheerful note highlights a Sun day school at a growing place with singing. Mr and Mrs McDaniels visit their daughter Mrs Berry Walden. Mrs George Kirby returns from Missouri. The Crockett Freeman family hosts relatives Dan and Mrs Jackson. Hazle Jackson Lor ie Walden Belle Walden share a dinner. David Bowerman visits the Jacksons. Freeman home hosts Henry Stange Belle Walden Hazie Jackson Lenona Arebrough and Bobbie. A Worstell singing event is slated Friday night and all are invited.
Local notes report Be bee defeated Byars 12 to 8 on Sunday. Several families visit relatives in the area including Hayes, Hightower, Jones, Fortenberry, McAnally, and Archer. Church attendance and social calls are frequent, with visits to Ada Pickett and Texas relatives.
The Baptist community held a grave meeting begun Saturday night with Bro Ragland delivering Sunday night’s sermon to a large crowd. Mr and Mrs Will Reed and Mrs Maggie Harris visited Dryden, and Mrs Walter Pike visited Stonewall relatives. A work day at the school house last Tuesday saw lawn mowing pump work and buildings repainted. The Denny baseball team visited for a friendly tie, and Mr Hunt from the school board spoke at assembly Friday. A student government was organized in Miss Taylors room bringing interest.
Miss Campbell accompanied her father and brother home Friday. Mrs Gypsy Rich and son visited Mrs Bessie Dunham Sunday. Miss Pearl Simpson spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Eppler. Miss Taylor stayed at home in Tishomingo and drove to Oakman Sunday. Mr and Mrs Baird with Charlie Carter and their three daughters joined a picnic at Byrds Mill Saturday.
The article highlights steady school attendance with some illness absences for the Will Walker children and mentions visits among neighbors. It lists social calls, overnight stays, trips to Ada and Roff, shipments of beef steers to St Louis, and a cream supper at Will Walker’s, all reflecting a busy local scene.
Colbert visited John McAnaily and family Sunday. Alva and Melton Adams returned from Hale Center Texas where they worked in the wheat. Mr and Mrs Akers were shopping in Ada Saturday. Pete Raimoland will leave Tuesday for Ambhurst Texas to visit his daughter Mrs Hall. Miss Winnie and Altan Bottoms and Mrs Bessie Shye were guests of Luther Bottoms and wife Wednesday. Rebee Egypt Jones Chapel news and Blue Eyed Susan.
Charles Stanley a 60 year old retired Frisco railroad engineer was kidnapped robbed and held for 26 hours before his body with a head wound was found near Lynn Lane close to Tulsa Oklahoma He and his wife were visiting Springfield Missouri when the attack occurred and he reported the crime to police after returning to Tulsa
Blanchard farmer Dave Lewis, 56, died in an Oklahoma City hospital from a broken neck suffered July 22 when he fell from a wagon load of wood. Funeral services are set for Saturday in Blanchard. Doris Hatchett and Gilman Mackin wed privately at the Hatchett home Tuesday July 30.
Mr. Mackin, biology professor at the local college, was educated here and at other schools. He and Mrs. Mackin will depart Hobart for Urbana Illinois to attend the University of Illinois this year before returning to Ada where he will continue teaching at the college.
Amos Weaver, Seminole Indian youth, was arrested in the death of Joe Factor, 21, whose body was found in Little River July 19. Wewoka County Attorney Tom Huser said warrants for additional arrests were issued. Factor’s injuries suggested an assault, though initial belief was accidental. his estate includes about 46 acres north of Wewoka.
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