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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1922

Page

11

Haskell voicing party unity at Oklahoma Democratic meet

A reading from Charles N. Haskell delivered to the Oklahoma State Democratic convention emphasizes unity after the primary, declares the party’s principles, and urges cooperation under a democratic banner to advance public welfare and good government. He stresses personal restraint from building a political machine and upholds loyalty to the party.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Charles N. Haskell Haskell Democratic Party

Riverbend Wildcat to the New Feature on Oil Field Map

Drilling on a test well in northeast northwest Section 6 on 5e five miles north of Bebee field is set to begin this week. H. E. Ozman, Oklahoma City operator with O. C. Ewing of Burkburnett, reports the project labeled riverbend wildcat on 2000 acres in the Canadian river bend. Geological prospects are favorable. drilling may proceed 62,700 feet if needed, targeting deeper Bebee-like formations.

Bebee Field H. E. Ozman Oklahoma City O. C. Ewing Burkburnett Riverbend Horseshoe Bend Canadian River Konawa Eerie Careyee Lake Oklahoma

College Bred Baby To Enter State Fair Better Babies Show

In Stillwater Oklahoma a baby from A and M College’s Home Economics School will compete in the state fair better babies contest. David N. from the Home Builders' cottage at the college will enter the competition, challenging the field led by care from senior girls at the school. Dean Ella Nora Miller hopes the display will inspire young mothers with new approaches to child feeding.

College Stillwater Oklahoma M. College David N School of Home Economics A. and David I Oklahoma Children's Home Southwest United States Tulsa David Ir Ella Nora Miller

State Calls For Safety in Cotton Mills to Cut Accidents

Oklahoma City Aug 15 W A Murphy assistant state commissioner of labor urges accident prevention in cotton gin plants as machinery is overhauled for 1921. He cites 1920 figures showing 576 injuries, 20 permanent, with costs to employers about 63070.28, and notes two deaths known to him.

Oklahoma City W. A. Murphy Murphy Claude E. Connally State Industrial Commission

Removal of armed guards at Frisco yards Ft Worth

Fort Worth Texas August 15 193? All armed guards on Frisco railroad property in Ft Worth were removed and duties left to United States marshals. No further necessity cited by the railroad and unions expressed approval. Ada reports indicate Frisco guards there were removed. no trouble noted among striking workers. Two guards in Ada yards were also taken off Monday.

Fort Worth Tex Frisco Ft. Worth United States Marshals Ada Francis

Copra Cake Nutritional Note From Dried Coconut Meat

Copra cake, the residue after oil extraction from dried coconut meat, is described as nourishing and suitable as feed or supplement. The note discusses its value and potential uses in nutrition, highlighting its role as a byproduct of oil production.

Ada Good Roads Club to Build Tourist Park and Trail Links

Leaders of the Ada Good Roads Motor club met to decide on building a tourists park at the southwest end of Glenwood park. They plan two toilets and two shower baths, funded by a canvass, with an estimated $375 needed. The group also aims to extend the Ozark Trail branch from Stratford to Texarkana toward Chickasha, bringing more visitors to Ada. The Ozark Trail asked the club to install lights on the pyramid at Main and Oak, but the task was referred back due to other duties.

Ada Good Roads Motor Club Glenwood Park Ozark Stratford Texarcana Chickasha Ada Ozark Trail System Main Oak Avenue Trail Association N. B. Stall Roads Club

Labor Day Picnic Planned in Ada at Glenwood Park

Labor day will be observed with a Labor Day picnic and celebration at Glenwood Park on September 4 and 5. Ralph Waner, Ada Athletic Association director, says plans are not complete but will be as elaborate as possible. Organizers aim to involve local labor groups and neighboring towns, with speeches and athletic events under consideration. An artillery band and statewide speakers are possible, and farmers will be welcomed. This marks Ada’s second celebration of the year after a record July 4 event.

Glenwood Park Ralph Waner Ada Athletic Association Ada

Tulsa Bids Open Date Set for Spaymnaw Project

The water board set September 20 for bid openings on the Spaymnaw construction project after engineers Trammer and Holway recommended the action at its regular weekly meeting.

Tulsa Spaymnaw Water Board Trammer & Holway

City teachers to form extension class toward degrees

Dr. A Lingheid announces an extension department led by Prof. A L Fentem to aid 63 city teachers in pursuing degrees. Classes meet weekly with college instructors, covering education, psychology, English, sociology, economics, history, math, home economics, art, biology, agriculture and more under a team of professors and instructors.

A. Lingheid East Central A. L. Fentem Linscheid Edward Davis R. S. Newcomb Hugh Norris Alice Francisco Ida Hoover E. A. MacMillan McCormick R. R. Robinson Nelson M. B. Molloy John Zimmerman

Ad Couples Seek Results in Ada and Bebee Areas

A list of candidate couples from Ada Bebee and Franks appear in a want ad request for results. Names include C C Russell with Myrtle Williams Walter McAnally with Josephine Fortenberry Virgil Williams with Ethel Moss Joe W Hensley with Ruth Edsall Noel Robertson with Myrtle Adams Raymond May with Ivey Jackson all from Ada Bebee Franks.

C. C. Russell Ada Myrtle Williams Walter McAnally Josephine Fortenberry Virgil Williams Ethel Moss Joe W. Hensley Ruth Edsall Noel Robertson Bebee Myrtle Adams Raymond May Franks Ivey Jackson

Assault at Steedman Church Leads to Guilty Plea

Bob Allison of Steedman pleaded guilty to four charges including three counts of assault and one drunken in a public place after a July revival meeting disturbance at Steedman. He was fined 155.20 and jailed for nonpayment, with additional charges for disturbing a religious meeting and attacking Royal Isaac and Rev. Brothers.

H. Brown Bob Allison Steedman Allison Rev. R. E Rev. Brothers J. A. Williams L. M. Hilton Royal Isaac Isaac Hilton

Ada couple quietly wed in Ada with family present

Miss Ethel Moss and Virgil Williams, both of Ada, exchanged vows Saturday at 8:30 p.m. in a quiet ceremony with only immediate family. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Moss, popular locally, and the couple will reside at 416 East Ninth Street after September 1.

Williams-Moss Ada Ethel Moss Virgil Williams T. Moss Williams

Governor Frees Man Viewed as Wrongly Convicted

Oklahoma City August 15 Gov J B A Robertson granted parole to John Lewis of Durant Bryan county who was jailed in 1921 for robbery and assault with intent to kill. Defense doubts about identification emerged from the trial, the judge, jury, sheriff and prosecuting attorney noted. Lewis, then 23, had served one year after the druggist who identified him found two boys in a seed barn.

Oklahoma City John Lewis Durant Bryan County J. B. A. Robertson Lewis Hew

Unlucky Tuesday for Weddings in Spain Cited

In Spain, Tuesday is seen as an unlucky day for nuptials with cultural beliefs shaping wedding plans. The superstition contrasts with other days favored for marrying, influencing couples and planners. Local customs and traditions vary by region and community.

Spain

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