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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1928

Page

8

City Briefs Report Weekend Travels From Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Earl Sumner and Mrs Sumner s brothers Alf Hard age and Lewis Hardage left today for Portland Oregon and other western points to visit relatives and vacation for several days Mr and Mrs Travis Kerr left today for extended southern trips to Dallas Houston Galveston New Orleans and other southern cities They will settle in El Dorado Arkansas after the trip Mr Kerr is with Lucey Products corporation.

Earl Sumner Travis Kerr Texas Louisiana Dallas Houston Galveston New Orleans el Dorado Ark Mr. Kerr The Lucey Products Corporation

Mr and Mrs R B Chaffin Plan Overland Trip to South Dakota

Mr and Mrs R B Chaffin will travel by overland route to Belle Fourche South Dakota to visit their sons Robert and William and may decide to relocate. The journey begins tomorrow with plans to see family and assess options.

R. B. Chaffin Belle Fourche South Dakota Robert William

Local visitors return home after Ada visit

Mrs. Jim Hinkle and her children, who spent a week visiting in and near Ada as house guests of relatives and friends, have returned to their home near Ardmore.

Jim Hinkle Ada Ardmore

Mrs Sowers Leaves Ada for Eastern Visit

Mrs. M. L. Sowers departs Ada for extended travels in Atlanta Washington New York and Boston and other eastern cities. She plans to return to Oklahoma in the fall and spend the winter in Tulsa and Drumright.

M. L. Sowers Ada Atlanta Washington New York Boston Oklahoma Tulsa Drumright

Miss Green and Miss Deal Travel to Amarillo for Visit

Miss Marty Lois Green and Miss Allie Mae Deal left Wednesday for Amarillo Texas to visit relatives and friends for several weeks Miss Green will stay with her sister Mrs W L Crown and Miss Deal will be guest of her brother Cecil Deal.

Marty Lois Green Allie Mae Deal Amarillo Texas Miss Green W. L. Crownover Miss Deal Cecil Deal

Bucey Lambert Returns From Prescott Visit

Bucey Lambert, once an Ada resident, has come back from Prescott Arizona where he visited his stars and other relatives and friends. He plans to stay awhile and visit friends locally.

Bucey Lambert Ada Prescott, Ariz

Mrs Biddie Sloan Ill After Fall Break

Mrs Biddie Sloan mother of J D Sloan remains unimproved after a fall two weeks ago caused a broken hip and extended illness status reported by family.

Biddie Sloan J. D. Sloan

Sloan Family Notified by Ada Illness

Mr and Mrs John Sloan of Oklahoma City Mrs Amos Roberts of Wetumka Mr and Mrs Ralph Saling of Wewoka Fred Sloan and Roy Sloan of Seminole Mrs Fiona Muse of Stonewall and Cledus Watson of Seminole have been called to Ada by the illness of Mrs Biddie Sloan.

John Sloan Oklahoma City Amos Roberts Wetumka Ralph Saling Wewoka Fred Sloan Roy Sloan Seminole Fiona Muse Stonewall Cledus Watson Ada Biddie Sloan

Ruth King Returns to Ada to Lead Stevens Apparel Shop

Mrs. Ruth King, longtime associate of the Wilson-Lain company, returns to Ada to head the Stevens Apparel Shop at Main and Broadway. She has spent months in Pauls Valley working in a store with her brother Hugh Taylor.

Ruth King Wilson-Lain Company Ada Stevens Main Broadway

Holdenville Man Visits Ada Friends Before Returning Home

Haskell Jones of Holdenville arrived in Ada from Hutchinson Kansas and visited friends during the last evening and today. He plans to return to Holdenville soon.

Haskell Jones Holdenville Ada Hutchison, Kan Mr. Jones

Allen family heads west for Colorado Springs vacation

R. W. Allen and son Harrel left today to tour Colorado Springs and other western spots for a several day vacation and visits.

Fisher of Wichita Falls Visits Ada Family

Co. H. Fisher of Wichita Falls Texas arrived in Ada last evening to visit his father Capt. W. H. Fisher and his sisters Mrs. L. J. Crowder and Mrs. H. Claude Pitt.

Co. H. Fisher Wichita Falls Texas Ada Capt W. H. Fisher L. J. Crowder H. Claude Pitt

Reid Family Guests From San Angelo Texas Expected in Ada

Mrs. M A Reid and daughter Frances and sons Paul and Herbert of San Angelo Texas are expected to arrive in Ada this afternoon or in about a fortnight for a visit with Mrs Reid's sister Mrs R O Sumter and family at 303 West Fourteenth Street.

M. A. Reid Frances Paul and Herbert San Angelo Texas Ada

Mrs Stella Ray Jackson Visits Relatives In Town

Mrs Stella Mae Ray Jackson of Chicago arrived yesterday for an extended visit with her parents Mr and Mrs C C Ray and sisters Mrs Paul Young and Mrs Ruby Lee. The visitor is the former Stella Mae Ray.

Joe S. Jackson Chicago C. C. Ray Paul Young Ruby Lee

Westbrook to serve as Medical Company secretary at Fort Sill

Max Westbrook son of Mr and Mrs J W Westbrook of 124 East 14th Street has been appointed secretary for the Medical Company at Oklahoma City and will travel to Fort Sill on August 11 for a 15 day stay.

Max Westbrook J. W. Westbrook East 14Th Street Medical Company Oklahoma City Fort Sill

Byng and Veterans Play to a 9-9 Tie at Parkfield

In a Friday afternoon clash at Parkfield Byng and the Veterans battled to a 9 to 9 deadlock as darkness ended the game after the ninth inning. Both managers faced a tense finish as fans enjoyed a back and forth exhibit.

Byng Parkfield Electricians Ae Tailors Ieee

Cates Returns From Tulsa Visits Kin in Local Home

Capt. J. C. Cates visited Tulsa for a month with daughter Mrs. M. F. Burton and family. He makes his home here with daughter Mrs. J. W. Westbrook and Mr. Westbrook at 124 East Fourteenth Street. Irene Fleming and Houston left for Rockwall Texas to visit relatives. Miss Mary Byrd Mundy of Stonewall has been ill and is now in Roswell New Mexico for treatment. Pearl Montgomery, ill last week, is able to go out again.

J. C. Cates Tulsa M. F. Burton Capt. Cates J. W. Westbrook Mr. Westbrook East Fourteenth Street Mary Byrd Mundy Stonewall Roswell N. M Miss. Pearl.Montgomery W. S. Furlong Lois Fount Surleha Mary Elizabeth Gilbert Kansas Mike Young Centralioma Robert Wimbish Ada Alva Odom J. N. King Mary Francis Josephine Bob Mundy Mary Byrd John Murphy Effie L. P. Carpenter Hal Autry Aline Rives Frisco Marcia Dobbin O. C. Morris Eugene Birge Oklahoma City Elma Rives Corrine Carpenter Joe Riddle Malcolm Stegall R. H. Gamble Abilene Texas R. H. Bonnom Duncan John McKay Edna Maye Peters Ardmore Stella Belle Young Margueritte McKay Earnest Miers Bill Summers Tal Crawford Poff N. C. Bowen Francis Sam Barton Jewel Norman Homer Leeper Marjorie Bullock Madill Martin Britton Okla Clyde Welch George E. Tyson Tupelo Everett Riley Fitzhugh Bro. Pritchett Grady Lambert Baptist Church of the Eastern Star Ross Georgia Montgomery Seminole Ed Bunyard Hugo George Dale J. L. Casenberry M. Meritt Cleo Clark Lois Pollock Hal Crumley Seth Maxx Crain Willard Duran R. M. Hood Juanita Bohannon Bobbie Jean Hood A. D. Williams New Mexico Ed Smith

Mrs. Statler Visits Ada Guests of Statler and Anderson Families

Mrs. Jim Statler of Henryetta came to Ada to visit as a guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gale Statler and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Anderson.

Jim Statler Henryetta Ada Gale Statler Bernard Anderson

Rubye Lollar and Alvin Arrange Saturday Morning Meeting

Saturday morning at 8 o'clock Miss Rubye Lollar and Mr Alvin plan a scheduled meeting. The brief item notes a forthcoming private engagement between the two individuals.

Rubye Lollar Alvin

Warr and Dorsey Quietly Married at Sister Home

The couple Warr and Dorsey were married in a private ceremony at the home of the groom’s sister, Mrs. Bert Dorsey, located at 316 West Sixteenth Street.

Warr Bert Dorsey Mr. Dorsey West Sixteenth Street

Mrs Whitehead Returns From Visit To Wichita Daughter

Mrs. Whitehead of West Eighth Street has just returned from an extended visit with her daughter Mrs. R. M. Oliphant of Wichita Kansas.

Ma Daily Whitehead W. Eighth Street R. M. Oliphant Wichita, Kan Ndave

Shawes Reach San Francisco After Overland Trip

S. M. Shaw received a wire from his son Lankford stating he and Mrs. Shaw had reached San Francisco. They traveled overland through Denver and Salt Lake City and expect to return via Los Angeles and the southern route.

S. M. Shaw Lankford

Mrs. J. T. Cox Recovering After Car Wreck In Konawa

Mrs. J. T. Cox of Konawa was injured in a car wreck Thursday and is recovering rapidly at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Bowles. Her daughter Miss Lola was hurt but not badly.

J. T. Cox Konawa A. L. Bowles Lola

Mooney Family Heads to Galveston on Vacation

Mr W E Mooney and wife with daughters Grace and Mrs Raymond Walker and Mrs Bob Duncan depart for a vacation trip to Galveston this morning.

W. E. Mooney Grace Raymond Walker Bob Duncan Galveston

Mrs M A Stewart Visits Relatives Near Olney Oklahoma

Mrs. M. A. Stewart and Little Miss Ruby Boyd return from a short visit with relatives near Olney Oklahoma. Misses Cornelia and Mary Nolen nieces of Mrs. Stewart accompany her to her home.

Bernard G. Howard Visits Chicago Friends

Bernard G. Howard of Chicago arrived yesterday to spend two weeks visiting friends and relatives.

Bernard G. Howard Chicago

Mrs E W Tucker Visits Tulsa Family Two Weeks

Mrs. E. W. Tucker of Tulsa arrived yesterday for a two week visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Bolton.

E. W. Tucker Tulsa A. D. Bolton

Collins Sisters Tour Planned Eastward Trip

Misses Ruth and Viola Collins with driver Martin Clark depart for Washington New York Niagara Falls Chicago and other eastern and northern points. They expect a three week tour.

Ruth Viola Collins Martin Clark Washington New York Niagara Falls Chicago East

Former Ada Student Leaves for Fort Worth Visit

Miss Thena Carlton, former B. C. student, left Sunday for Fort Worth after visiting friends and relatives there and in Pauls Valley. She plans to return to Ada to enter school.

Thena Carlton B. C Ft. Worth Pauls Valley Ada

Brunk Couple Visit Frisco During Business Mission

Mr and Mrs N C Brunk of Los Angeles were in Frisco for business matters Mrs Brunk formerly Ethel Cochran a longtime Stonewall resident later moved to Ada The visit highlights a regional mobility pattern among professional couples from California in midcentury years.

N. C. Brunk Los Angeles Calif Frisco Brunk Ethel Cochran Stonewall Ada

Marvin Brown Joins Jackson County Chronicle as Editor

Former Ada News editor Marvin Brown becomes editor and manager of the Jackson County Chronicle in Altus. He previously served for months with the Altus Times-Democrat.

Marvin Brown Ada News Jackson County Chronicle Altus Altus Times-Democrat

Mrs Eula Reid and Son Visit Wewoka Family

Mrs Eula Reid and her son Raymond of Wewoka are guests of Mrs Reid’s parents Mr and Mrs E H Kaiser.

Eula Reid Raymond of Wewoka Reid E. H. Kaiser

Smiths trip to visit a recuperating father in Asheville

Mr and Mrs E B Smith left Monday for Asheville North Carolina to visit Mr Smiths father who is recuperating there.

Mrs. E. B. Smith Asheville, N. C Mr. Smith

Geologist F Greer Nichols Visits Ada for Sinclair Interests

F Greer Nichols of Sinclair Oil and Gas, a geological department member, is in Ada to oversee company interests. He is located in Seminole.

F. Greer Nichols Geological Department The Sinclair Oil and Gas Company Ada Mr. Nichols Seminole

Mrs. S. M. Magnuson Returns From Texarkana

Mrs. S. M. Magnuson has returned from Texarkana where she was summoned by the death of her mother Mrs. W. T. Haftes.

S. M. Magnuson Texarkana W. T. Haftes

Reed heads Kansas GOP governor primary as returns grow

Clyde M. Reed of Parsons led Kansas Republican governor primary as returns from over half the precincts showed Reed with 47 321 votes to 33 035 for John Hamilton. Other candidates trailed with Scott 16 345 Chase 13 505 Ryan 12 904 Veiland 3 574. Democratic race tight between Hackney and Little.

Tokera Kas Clyde M. Reed Parsons Kansas John Hamilton Topeka House of Representatives Reed Hamilton Charles M. Scott Iola D. A. N. Chase Frank J. Ryan Fed Veiland Ed T. Hackey Wellington Chauncey B. Little Olathe Hackney Little Jasper Kincaid

Savanna Doctor to Face Murder Charge in Farmhouse Killing

Dr. A. D. Bunn of Savanna surrendered after shooting C. J. Enloe, a farmer, in a Savanna drug store altercation. Enloe died minutes later after being struck twice. investigators will consider murder charges as the physician claims self defense. Enloe reportedly sought help for his wife who was to become a mother and allegedly attacked the doctor with a chair prior to the shooting.

Mcalester Okla A. D. Bunn Savanna Here Pittsburg C. J. Enloe Enloe Dr. Bunn Lunn Will

Oklahoma Doctor Fatally Shots Miner in Savanna Drug Store

Dr A D Bunn of Savanna shot and killed John Enloe, coal miner, after Enloe allegedly attacked him with a stool in a Savanna drug store. Enloe had earlier sought treatment for his wife and was disarmed before the fatal shots were fired. County authorities continue to investigate the incident and Mrs Enloe's condition is not known.

Mcalester A. D. Bunn Savanna John Enloe Bunn Enloe

Madill Sheriff and Slayer Re-Elected in County Runoff

In Madill Oklahoma Sheriff Edd Long, acquitted of murder, won the Democratic nomination by defeating Tom Christian 1537 to 1121 as results from all 24 precincts showed. County attorney candidate R C Roland lost to E S Hurt, while Dave Faulk led for state representative and W O Ray captured the county for state senate in 24-precinct totals. Wilburn Cartwright led the congress race in the third district with 2124 votes amid countywide returns.

Madill Okla Edd Long Franz J. Kim Marshall County Long Tom Christian R. C. Roland Kim E. S. Hurt Roland Dave Faulk C. W. Rowland W. O. Ray Tishomingo Senate Andy Burks Alonzo Miller Congress Wilburn Cartwright Couty C. W. Harris

Building permits show slump in Ada area for last week

Ada building activity fell to a summer low with total permits worth 3350. H G Story contracted a 3000 residence and Jordan Oil station work 350. A palatial home for Frank Meador on South Broadway was let, plus college heating plant plans at 30000. Simpson buildings are occupied. other projects near completion include Fred Ford’s garage, Gay Nash home, West Main brick structures, high school, and Aldridge hotel.

Ada Lee Daggs Accounting and Finance H. G. Story Jordan Oil Company Katy Tracks Daggs Frank Meaders South Broadway Simpson East Main Street Fred Ford Tenth Street Gay-Nash West Twelfth Street West Main Street Aldridge

Supply Raid Yields 149 Bottles Confiscated in Town

Police seized 149 bottles of house-made beer in a Friday raid. Bill Gaddis paid a fine for possession of 149 bottles in police court. Horace Brown faced a possession charge after his 135 bottle supply was found in county court.

Bill Gaddis Horace Brown

Byng Holds Lead as Twilight League Reversals Shifts Standings

Byng led the Twilight league at week end with Firemen and Legion tied for second after reversals and surprises. Monday's action saw Byng struggle, yet they remained in front as the pack shifted in the final moments.

Byng Out Byng Firemen Legion

Five Gases Affirmed by Criminal Court

OKLAHOMA CITY Aug 5 Convicted in Creek county district court of killing J H Breen a tailor on Sapulpa streets in May 1925 William E Oliver must serve 10 years in the state penitentiary the criminal court of appeals held today. Other appeals passed upon include four year sentence for J C Ray and various liquor and possession cases.

Oklahoma City Creek County District Court J. H. Breen Sapulpa William E. Oliver Criminal Court of Appeals Oliver Ecounsel Breen Illinois Oklahoma Leflore J. C. Ray Ed Melton Ray Melton Cotton Walter Jefferson County Riley Preston Jackson County Will Warner Orville Warner Herb Machel Kiowa County A. J. Sharer Mowata County

Mangiaracina Found Guilty in Bank Robbery Case

A Kansas City jury convicts Tony Mangiaracina of first degree murder in the Home Trust bank robbery and the death of traffic officer Happy Smith on June 14 during the Republican National Convention. Defense alibi attempts were offered by his family. Earlier, driver John Meesino was also found guilty of first degree murder and death penalty.

Kansas City Tony Mangiaracina Home Trust Company Happy” Smith Mangiaracina Home Trust Company Bank John Meesino

Stonewall Visitors From Ada And Allen In Local Roundup

Ada residents visited Stonewall Monday and Miss Georgia Furlong stayed in Holdenville with the Roberts family. St Louis visitor Edgar Sallee joined Stonewall friends for a few days last week. Other locals Shopped in Ada, motored to Tupelo, or visited relatives including Adelle Murphy and John Murphy family.

Stonewall Joe Beck Fred Reynolds Ada Mrs. McKay Mary Bird Luther Thompson Otto Strickland Allen Georgia Furlong Holdenville Everett Roberts Mike Young Stella Belle Freeda Edgar Sallee St. Louis Luther Correll Ray Henegar Tupelo A. Acker Adelle Murphy John Murphy C. L. Burnett Childrens E. Frank Blair

Local families visit relatives and move plans noted

Poff N C Bowen and family visited relatives at Francis Sunday. Grady Lambert resigns from the 189th F A O N G and heads to Enid. Lambert family to Sulphur for August. Ada and Ross residents attend church programs and social events.

Biggest radio plans for Hoover address

The largest radio hookup in history will broadcast Herbert Hoover’s acceptance speech from Palo Alto next Saturday. Seventy-eight stations nationwide and four or more shortwave transmitters will carry the event to territories and foreign nations starting 4 p.m. Pacific time. Governor Young will open the meeting, with Senator Moses chairing the notification committee. Hoover’s address is expected to last about 45 minutes.

Washington Herbert Hoover Palo Alto Calif Leland Stanford University C. C. Young California Moses New Hampshire Hoover

Obituary for M. M. Hall at 75 in Gainesville

M. M. Hall, aged 75, died Sunday morning at 9 30 at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Joe Bryan 823 East Six teenth street The body was taken to Gainesville Texas for interment this afternoon at 4 o clock

M. M. Hall Joe Bryan East Sixteenth Street Gainesville Texas

Death of Local Resident T V Sweetman at 58

T V Sweetman, aged 58, died this morning at 12 35 in a local hospital. The body will be taken to Allen for interment with funeral services in Allen Tuesday conducted by Rev R E McCain. He was a prominent citizen of Allen and is survived by his widow and five daughters Mrs J T Thomas Sulphur Mrs C A Pegg Allen Mrs C O Kaiser Sapulpa and Misses Alice Mae and Mattie Sweetman of Allen.

T. V. Sweetman Allen R. E. McCain J. T. Thomas C. A. Pegg C. O. Kaiser Sapulpa Alice Mae Mattie Sweetman

Woman held without bond on murder charge in deputy sheriff death

Mrs. Ella Wilson of Custer City is jailed without bond after a preliminary hearing in ARAPAHO Oklahoma on the murder of Custer county deputy sheriff Albert Graves. A hearing on bond is planned with District Judge Mitchell next week.

Arapaho Okla Ella Wilson Custer City Albert Graves Custer County Wilson Mitchell Graves

Negro Charged With Murder In Creek County

John Russell, a negro, was jailed in Creek county Sapulpa to await a preliminary hearing on murdering L. C. Cooper, another negro, at Slick. Justice C. E. Carroll set the hearing for Monday and ordered no bail. Cooper was shot at Russell's home. Both men were farmers.

Bristow John Russell Creek County Sapulpa L. C. Cooper Slick C. E. Carroll Russell Cooper

Rainfall in July Records Show Variability

Observer MacMillan notes July total of 3.68 inches across six days with a peak 1.35 inches on the 15th. Max 97 and min 64, twenty one clear, eight partly cloudy, two cloudy. Past years show higher totals, seven months of the present year total 25.15 inches with varied readings across 1922 to 1927.

MacMillan

Heavy storm hits northeast Oklahoma with flood damage

A Mayes and Wagoner county cloudburst disrupted rail and motor traffic in northeastern Oklahoma. Locust Grove suffered major damage with three to four inches of rain. floods closed highways and swamped creeks, while rail lines on the Missouri Kansas Texas and Katy systems were washed or inundated.

Muskoger Okla Mayes Wagoner Missouri-Kansas- Texas Railroad St. Louis-Galveston Wagner Locust Grove Katy Frisco Vinita Tulsa Muskogee Midland Valley Choteau Creek Pryor Choteau Tulsa-Siloam Springs Arkansas Line Flatock Creek Illinois River Joplin Springfield Oklahoma Bartlesville Caney Creek J. A. Riley Broken Arrow

Garvin County Singing Convention Set for August 11

W M Fanning secretary of the Garvin county singing convention says the next meeting opens Saturday evening August 11 at 8 oclock and will be carried on over Sun. The event hosts at Consolidated school No 3 six miles east of Pauls Valley with dinner on the ground and joyful singing. All singers invited to bring a basket and participate in a memorable gathering.

Garvin County W. M. Fanning Pauls Valley

Hale Trial Set For Sept 7 At Pawhuska

The second trial of William K. Hale known as King of the Osage hills on murdering Osage Henry Roan was set for September 17 in federal court at Tulsa. A continuance was granted at Pawhuska by Judge Franklin E. Kennamer over defense request. Hale is jailed in Pawhuska.

Hale Pawhuska

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