Ada residents embark on travels to Texas and California
Mrs J H Burns and children travel to Dallas to visit relatives and Mrs Burns’ parents. P J Burnett plans to move to Oklahoma City with family, tied to Pierce Oil. Frank Krieger leaves for Berkeley to pursue a science masters at the University of California. Charles Hill and Mrs Harrell head to California visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Thomas depart for Berkeley for the year, with Thomas a former Ada high school instructor and American Legion officer. Mrs Harbor of Seminole called to Oklahoma City for twin daughter Marie’s illness. Others, including Mrs Burnett and daughter, plan to join husbands in Oklahoma City. W J B McAnally returns to Ada from Oklahoma City. Reverend C B James and son visit, with James reviving at Ross. Mrs Slade Norman and infant daughter travel to Chandler for American Legion convention duties in Guthrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kreiger
California
University of California At
Berkley
Mr. Krieger
East Central State Teachers College
Ada
Churchill W. Thomas
Thomas
Norman Howard Post
American Legion
Z. K. McKay
J. N. Harbor
Seminole
Ed Bennett
Bennett
East Thirteenth Street
Oklahoma City
Marie
Harbor
Mrs
Slade Norman
Chandler
Mrs. Norman
Norman
Guthrie
Mr. le
Massey Returns Home From Prescott Tubercular Hospital
Samuel E. Massey, previously treated at the Soldiers Tubercular Hospital in Prescott Arizona, has returned home and is greatly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel E. Massey
Soldiers Tubercular Hospital
Prescott, Ariz
Mr. Massey
Harris buys 90 acre tract near Connerville for summer resort
Sam Harris owner of the Harris hotel visited Ada to confirm plans to convert a 90 acre tract on Blue Street west of Connerville into a popular summer resort. He noted more land nearby could be acquired if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Harris
Harris Hotel
Ada
Blue
Connerville
Clyde Dyer Returns Home From Pon totec Visit
Clyde Dyer state oil and gas conservation officer returned to his home in Ardmere after a business visit in Pon tot ec county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Dyer
State Oil and Gas Conservation Officer
Ardmere
Pontotec County
Ada Welcomes Miss Frances McKee As House Guest
Miss Frances McKee of Roff visits Ada as house guest of Mrs. Joe Heathman and Miss Geneva Jo Heathman at 120 West Fifteenth Street. She is well known in Ada for attending East Central here for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances McKee
Roff
Ada
Joe Heathman
Geneva Jo Heathman
West Fifteenth Street
Miss McKee
East Central
Trade of Cotton Seed to Ada Oil Mill Noted
Claude Thompson of Maud arrived in Ada to arrange business with Ada Cotton Oil Mill. He has visited his brother George L. Thompson and Mrs. Thompson and plans to go to Marlow to visit his wife who will join him in Maud Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Thompson
Maud
Ada
Mr. Thompson
George L. Thompson
Miss Eula Stewart Visits Ada Friends Before Return
Miss Eula Stewart of Wapanucka who attended East Central this year is visiting Ada with Mrs. Carl Ebersold and other friends. She plans to return to her home this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula Stewart
Wapanucka
East Central
Ada
Carl Ebersold
Stewart
Mrs Evelyn Johnston Returns From West Texas Trip
Miss Evelyn Johnston of 611 South Townsend avenue returned yesterday from a two month stay in west Texas. She visited points of interest in New Mexico during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Johnston
South Townsend Avenue
West Texas
New Mexico
Evans Family Visiting Hynds Home East of City
Mrs. Frank Evans and her son Louis of Tulsa are spending a two week period with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hynds at the Hynds home located east of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Evans
Eon, Louis
Tulsa
J. C. Hynds
Hynds
City
Mrs. John Golden Returns Home After Stratford Visit
Mrs. John Golden of Stratford has returned to her home after visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Emry since Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Golden
Stratford
J. B. Emry
Miss Shields to Spend Weekend with Johnston County Parents
Miss Richardine Shields a Johnston county schoolteacher is expected to spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J J Shields on East Seventeenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardine Shields
Johnston County
Mrs
J. J. Shields
East Seventeenth
Ada Cotton Oil Mill Cottonseed Buy or Swap Offer
The Ada Cotton Oil Mill will still buy cottonseed or swap you cottonseed meal and hulls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Cotton Oil
Green Family Leaves for Shawnee to Manage Piggly Wiggly
Mr and Mrs J F Green and family depart today for Shawnee where they will live as Mr Green takes the position of manager at the Piggly Wiggly store there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
J. F. Green
Shawnee
Mr. Green
Peck Couple Start Texas Vacation Tour
Mr and Mrs W A Peck left Saturday for Texas where they will spend the next few days vacationing and visiting notable spots and people along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priday
W. A. Peck
Texas
Constable J N Lillard Visits Old Home
Former constable J N Lillard visits his old home and reports Altus area crop conditions are most promising this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Lillard
Altus
Ada visit features Bayless of Stratford in Webster home
Miss Katherine Bayless and her mother Mrs. TM. F. Bayless of Stratford were in Ada Friday visiting Dr. and Mrs. M. M. Webster and Miss Lucille Webster at 127 East Sixteenth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Bayless
F. Bayless
Stratford
Ada
M. M. Webster
Lucille Webster
East Sixteenth Street
Oklahoma City man visits Ada to see relatives
A. L. Nettles of Oklahoma City arrived in Ada Friday evening to attend to business and visit his parents and other relatives and friends. Nettles formerly made his home in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Nettles
Oklahoma City
Ada
Mr. Nettles
Hedge couple visit Ada as mother-in-law battles illness
Mr and Mrs A E Hedge of Detroit arrived in Ada on Friday to be with Mrs E M Stotts at Breco hospital where she lies very ill. Mrs Hedge is the former Gladys Stotts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Hedge
Detroit, Mich
Ada
Frank Potts Takes Colorado Coaching Post
Frank Potts travels to Sulphur to begin several weeks before joining Boulder Corp. as track coach and assistant football coach at the University of Colorado for the upcoming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Potts
Sulphur
Boulder Corp
University of Colorado
Harrells to travel to Litchfield for a Ky. visit
Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Harrell will leave tomorrow for Litchfield Kentucky where they will spend the next several days. The trip is for a pleasant family visit and sightseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
G. M. Harrell
Litchfield, Ky
Ada Independents Defeat Davis Nine at Home
Ada Independents scored seven runs against Davis nine in Sunday afternoon action, marking the third defeat of the season for Davis. The game was played in Ada with the home team securing the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Independents
Davis
Marlow Hardware Dealer J. T. Hill Visits Ada
J. T. Hill, a prominent hardware dealer from Marlow, was in Ada today to attend to business matters and meet with local contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Hill
Marlow
Ada
Mrs Ruth Snoddy Visits Ada From Stratford
Mrs Ruth Snoddy of Stratford visited Ada today to see friends and handle business. She has at different times attended school at Beast Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Snoddy
Stratford
Ada
Snoddy
Beast Central
Miss B. Alice Francisco Heads East Central Teachers Group
Miss B. Alice Francisco head of the home economics department at East Central Teachers College travels with her nieces the Misses Strohm to Oswego Kansas to visit relatives and friends during the August vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Alice Francisco
East Central Teachers College
Strohm
Oswego
Kan
Keltner Family Plans Texas Visit and Verna Graham Guest Stay
A. T. Keltner and family of East Fourteenth street leave by car for Tohoka Texas to visit his brother C. B. Keltner and family. Miss Verna Graham travels to Tulsa for a house guest stay with friends after living in Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Keltner
East Fourteenth Street
Tohoka
Texas
C. B. Keltner
South Plains
Verna Graham
Tulsa
Miss Graham
Wellington
Moore family heads to Texas New Mexico for vacation
Mr and Mrs I J Moore and their children left this morning for Texas and New Mexico to spend the rest of the month visiting and vacationing. They plan to visit points of interest in Old Mexico before returning home.
Congressman and Mrs McKeown Return From Alaska Fisheries Visit
Congressman Tom D. McKeown and his wife returned from Alaska where he inspected the territory's important fisheries. The trip highlighted the sector's role in local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom D. McKeown
Alaska
Mr. McKeown
Territory
Illness Update on J H Collins
J H Collins remains unimproved today after four weeks of rheumatic illness and poor health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Collins
Illness of J A Hunter At Daughter's Home
J A Hunter father of Mrs Ed Bennett is ill at his daughter s home located at 822 East Thirteenth Street with family and neighbors awaiting medical updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hunter
Ed Bennett
East Thirteenth Street
Shea Couple Return from Lake Charles Visit
Rev and Mrs J E Shea return from a month in Lake Charles Louisiana where crops were reported very poor due to a protracted drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Shea
Lake Charles
Shea
Geologist C N Russell Continues Work in Coal County
Geologist C N Russell has been conducting special geological work in Coal county and will soon return to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Russell
Coal County
Mr. Russell
Col J W Davis Visits City En Route From Wewoka
Col J W Davis arrived in the city today while returning from Wewoka where he is now active in real estate. He is engaged in property business and plans to resume his local duties soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
J. W. Davis
Wewoka
Miss Estellee Massey Weds G M Mathis in Okemah
Saturday evening, August 6, Miss Estellee Massey now of Okemah married G. M. Mathis of Okemah. The ceremony occurred in the South Methodist parsonage with Rev. Byrd officiating. Only Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Caddell attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estellee Massey
Okemah
G. M. Mathis
South Methodist Church
Byrd
R. A. Caddell
First Oklahoma Cotton Bales Ginned in Two Locations
Oklahoma City reports two first bales of the season ginned on Monday. Walter Buffalo hauled a bale to Ryan where it was ginned by Gibson gin, while Arch Hooper sent a bale to Hastings bought by R G Ryals of Electric gin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Ryan
Hastings
Jefferson County
Walter Buffalo
Gibson
Arch Hooper
R. G. Ryals
Electric
News Want Ad: Buy It Rent It Sell It Find It
Classified notice invites readers to place ads for buying renting selling and finding items or services. Emphasizes quick placement and broad reach in the local market.
Big Safety First Barbecue At Oklahoma Portland Cement
Oklahoma Portland Cement plans a large safety first barbecue at the plant and quarry in Horseshoe Ranch with about 1200 employees and families. Manager M. Matthews and Superintendent C. Rodarmel note only three departments had accidents this year, with Mill No 2 incurring two minor incidents and one fatality at Lawrence, while Mill No 1 reports no accidents in 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Portland Cement Company
M. QO. Matthews
C. Rodarmel
Lawrence
Mill No. 2
Oklahoma Portland
Mill No. 1
Horseshoe Ranch
W. J. Coffman
J. R. Kitchel
John McKinney
Henry Stuckey
M. O. Matthews
Joe Cole
Jim Couch
Heavy Rainfall Threatens North Canadian River Flood
Shawnee Oklahoma reports heavy rainfall across central Oklahoma with rising North Canadian River waters. A new low water bridge on South Beard Street may be inadequate if flooding continues. Oklahoma City gauge runs 12 feet above normal as observers warn of possible damage to Shawnee. Rain aids crops in Pottawatomie county but may boost boll weevil spread, complicating cotton value. Electrical disruptions occur due to rain and a late night storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Oklahoma
North Canadian
South Beard Street
Oklahoma City
Pottawatomie County
Electrical Company
Flood Threat Rising From North Canadian Near Oklahoma City
Rain fell late today between El Reno and Oklahoma City amid rising flood risk as the North Canadian River reached twelve feet. The city reservoir, lowered to absorb excess waters, stood near capacity and risked spilling over the dam. Water had already breached riverbanks near Wheeler Park and approached the St Louis San Francisco area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
el Reno
City
Yukon
Wheeler Park
St. Louis-San
Geneva Conference Ends With Pessimistic Notes on Naval Talks
Washington reports Kellogg saying failure to reach an accord at Geneva is not final and that resumed efforts on auxiliary naval vessel limits are possible after government consultations. He notes British proposals expand cruiser building and cannot receive U S moral approval, but cordial US British relations remain intact. The joint declaration says obstacles at Geneva should not end future arms limitation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Geneva
Kellogg
United States
Great Britain
Coolidge
Congress
Wilbur
Rapid City
Unsuccessful Tripartite Naval Conference Ends in Geneva
In Geneva on August 4, after seven weeks of talks among the United States Great Britain and Japan the naval conference could not agree on limits for cruisers destroyers and submarines. Hugh S Gibson led the American delegation in delivering the final address as the conference adjourned sine die and a joint declaration was adopted inviting the three governments to pursue new discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Switzerland
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Hugh S. Gibson
Mr. Gibson
W. C. Bridgeman
Viscount Ishii
Coolidge
London
Francisco Railroad Rails on North Canadian Bridge
South drive of Exchange Avenue was six inches under water for over a block as the Francisco railroad rode on the North Canadian bridge causing flooding in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco
Exchange Avenue
Heavy Rain Drenches Chickasha County Dozens of Streets Flooded
Chickasha reports a heavy rain that hit late yesterday and spread across the county through the night. Downtown streets flooded curb to curb while business basements were damp and residential areas a mile away saw only light showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickasha Chickasha
Chickasha
Coolidge Seen Likely Out of 1928 White House Field
In Rapid City observers grow confident that President Coolidge has eliminated himself from occupying the White House after March 4, 1929. While opinions vary, insiders say there is little discussion of a double pay or reentry and the prevailing view is that he will not seek the presidency in 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
S. D
Coolidge
White House
Washington
Mr. Coolidge
Lowden visits Chicago amid presidential talk
Frank C. Lowden former Illinois governor and Republican potential candidate arrived in Chicago from Alexandria Bay New York to discuss politics with friends. He refused to name the telegram senders or confirm any candidacy plans saying no man has run away from the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank C. Lowden
Ilinois
Alexandria Bay
N. Y
Lowden
Dawes Open to Nomination But Not Campaigning
The Herald-Examiner reports Vice President Charles G. Dawes would accept a Republican presidential nomination if offered but will not campaign or announce himself. His close associates say he has no plan to tour the country yet will not block efforts to present his name at the next Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Herald- Examiner
Charles G. Dawes
Herald-Examiner
Endurance Flight Sets New Record in Desau Germany
Cornelius Edzara and Johann Wisticr completed a 52 hour 23 minute endurance flight in a Junkers W 33. They ascended at 5:50 AM and landed at 10:13 AM in Dessau, covering about 6040 kilometers. The previous record stood at 51 hours 11 minutes 25 seconds by Clarence Chamberlin and Bert Acosta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dessau
Germany
Cornelius Edzara
Johann Wistier
Junkers
Clarence Chamberlin
Bert Acosta
Edzard
Wisticr
Leipsic
Junkers Company
Wallace Here 10 Begin Grid Year At East Central
Polly Wallace East Central coach arrives to start fall preparations. He aims to recruit strong players while addressing housing needs and the resignation of Frank Potts to Colorado. Wallace values building a winning team but expects years of effort with pending assistant coach plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Wallace
East Central
Wallace
Ada
University
Polly
Frank Potts
University of Colorado
Potts
East Central College
Captain Wyatt Webb Civil War veteran dies at 89
Capt Wyatt Webb died Friday at 6 pm at 501 South Hope after a long illness. Funeral from his home conducted by Rev C C Morris. Burial in Rosedale cemetery. He was 89 years eight months and 29 days old. A Missouri native he joined the Confederacy in 1861 with Gen Joe Shelby's command. Survived by four daughters I E Riddle Helen Adelle Elizabeth Webb. Adjutant of W L Byrd Camp U C V at death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt Webb
South Hope
C. C. Morris
First Baptist Church
Rosedale Cemetery
Paradise
Captain Webb
Missouri
Martin van Bruen
Joe Shelby
Old South
Ada
W. L. Byrd
I. E. Riddle
Helen
Adelle
Elizabeth Webb
Geneva naval conference ends without accord
Reports from Geneva and Washington date August 5 describe mixed reactions to the conference collapse. US Britain and Japan offered statements of good faith while signaling no immediate cruiser race, with hopes for later agreement and continued defense oriented naval policy.
Ada Fans Plan Waner Brothers Trip to St Louis
Ada fans rally for the August 12 Pirates Cardinal series in St. Louis to see hometown stars Paul and Lloyd Waner. If Healdton-Ada is postponed next Sunday the Ada group will grow, with the chamber of commerce sending 500 postcards to promote Ada as an oil community with baseball interest. A Frisco special train may depart from Tulsa, with departures Friday afternoon and return after midnight Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
St. Louis
Paul
Lloyd Waner
A. O. Green
Ada Chamber
Comeierce
Friser
Tulsa
Bound to District Court for Grand Larceny
P. D. Flynn was remanded to jail in default of a $1,000 bond after being bound over by Justice of the Peace T. O. Curtins on a charge of grand larceny. The alleged theft involved auto tires tubes and accessories from John Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Flynn
T. O. Curtins
Justice of Peace
Flynn
John Johnson
New Law Question Over Kimes Sentence
Oklahoma City August 4. Whether a man serving 99 years for murder can be tried on another murder charge and receive the death penalty may be argued when Matthew Kimes is tried in Okmulgee county about September 12. Kimes, an outlaw, is jailed for the slaying of Perry Chuculate, a Sallisaw officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Matthew Kimes
District Court
Okmulgee County
Kimes
Perry Chuculate
Sallisaw
Okmulgee
W. A. McAnally
Beggs
W. P. Crowe
Jack Boatman
Crowe
United States Supreme Court
Change of Venue Granted in Peck Preliminary Hearing
Peck county clerk faces a August 22 preliminary hearing on 14 criminal charges alleging false claims and destruction of public records. The venue was moved from T O Cullins by Peck, with H J Brown to preside. George Hanson dismissed four counts after Judge Orel Busby ruled prior term acts inadmissible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Peck
H. J. Brown
Justice of Peace
Peck
T. O. Cullins
George Hanson
Orel Busby
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Burns
Dallas
P. J. Burnett
South Oak Avenue
Mr. Burnett
Pierce Oil Company
Ada Cotton Oil Mill
Charles Hill
Ada Boot Shop
Overland
Points
Mrs. Harrell
T. W. Cotten
W. J. B. McAnally
Prudential Insurance
C. B. James
First Christian Church
Wilburn
Mr. James
Sapulpa
Ross
By Williams
Jon Winnes
A Rwillans
NEA Service, Inc
Reg U. & Pat
N. Canadian Valley
Clim Coolidge
Wyatt Webba
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