Local residents make brief travels across state lines
Jim Elliot of Hickory was a business visitor in Ada yesterday. Mrs. Viola Lowery of Wetumka left Wednesday for Ardmore after visiting her sister, Mrs. Ben Murphy. Prof. and Mrs. J O Vernon have returned from a trip to Denver and other Colorado sites. After about ten days they will go to Mounds where Vernon serves as city schools superintendent.
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Jim Elliot
Hickory
Ada
Viola Lowery
Wetumka
Ardmore
Ben Murphy
J. O. Vernon
Denver
Colorado
Mounds
Prof. Vernon
Oklahoma City Patient Returns for Operation
Orville Snead, hospitalized in Oklahoma City for several days, traveled back here today for an operation planned in about three weeks. Mrs. Snead, who had stayed at his bedside, returned with him last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Snead
Oklahoma City
Miss Roberta Johnson Visited Here From Lehigh
Miss Roberta Johnson of Lehigh returned home after visiting several days as guest of Mrs. Della Bedford. She was accompanied by Mrs. Bradford's son John and sister Hallie Kidd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Johnson
Lehigh
Della Bedford
Heghes Family Returns From Dallas Trip
W. N. Heghes and his daughter and son Miss Donnie and Frank with Porter Cales returned Thursday evening from Dallas. They traveled by automobile for a combined business and pleasure trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Heghes
Donnie
Frank
Porter Cales
Dallas
Ada Show Extends Short Distance Says Resident
J B Gray residing three miles west of Lula reports the Thursday night show a far light sprinkles and extended only five or six miles out of Ada. He notes mild weather effects at his location as observers discuss the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Gray
Lula
Ada
Prof and Mrs T K Treadwell Visit Allen Couple
Prof. and Mrs. T. K. Treadwell of Allen were in the city Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Treadwell
Allen
City
Floyd Rollow Leaves for Extended Colorado Stay
Floyd Rollow departed last week to spend an extended period in Colorado rings, planning a lengthy visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Rollow
Colorado
City sentiment lifts with pipeline project outlook
Dr. S. M. Ritchie of Francis says the city feels better about the pipeline coming and the brighter outlook for oil industry, signaling improved prospects and local confidence in economic recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Ritchie
Francis
Ada business man to visit boyhood home in Rochester
Lill James an Ada staple in commerce travels tonight to his boyhood home in Rochester New York. He plans to be away about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lill James
Ada
Rochester
N. Y
Harry Scheinberg Heads to Fort Sill Reserve Camp
Harry Scheinberg departed Saturday for Fort Sill to spend two weeks at the reserve officers training camp alongside several other participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Scheinberg
Fort Sill
Reserve Officers Training Camp
Mrs Powers attends brother’s death in Waco Texas
Mrs C A Powers returned Saturday from Waco Texas where she was summoned by the death of her brother W G Holt. Holt had visited her and Judge Powers two weeks prior to his death.
Winton and Miss Gwenden Compton Wed at Pontotoc Home
C G Winton and Miss Gwenden Compton were married at 2 30 pm Saturday at Rev R E L Ford's home. Reverend Ford officiated. The couple will reside in Okemah after a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Winton
Miss Gwenden
Compton
Pontotoc
R. E. L. Ford
Ford
Mrs. Winton
Okemah
Mrs. A G Winn Returns From Texas Visit
Mrs. A G Winn has completed an extended visit to Dallas and other Texas cities, returning home with reports of the trip and experiences in urban centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Winn
Dallas
Texas
Deacon W J Grimes Dies at 67. Funeral Planned in Alto
George Grimes travels to Alto Texas for the funeral of his father W J Grimes a Baptist deacon for many years who died at age 67. The service is announced to honor his long church service and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Grimes
Alto
Texas
W. J. Grimes
The
Baptist Church
Mr and Mrs Deal Plan Bromide Camping Trip
Mr and Mrs P H Deal and daughter Alla May left yesterday to join J A Lewis and family at Bromide for a camping trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Deal
Alla May
J. A. Lewis
Revival Meeting Led by Rev. C. C. Morris at Vaness
Rev. C. C. Morris conducts a revival at Vaness this week and previously attended a similar gathering last week reporting many conversions and church additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Morris
Vaness
Local society guests entertain on South Broadway
Mrs J T Reehtin formerly Miss Mildred Reed of this city and her daughter Estelle now of Oklahoma City visit Miss Eunice Bills on South Broadway as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rs. J. T. Reehtin
Mildred Reed
This City
Estelle
Oklahoma City
Rainy Friday Quiet in Chickasaw County
Dave Hybarger of Chickasaw County reports a fine rain Friday night and says conditions look good in his area. He notes the weather as favorable and the county appears to be progressing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Hybarger
Chickasha
Businessmen Report Bumper Crops Near Lubbock Texas
J. I. McCauley and Walter Gayne return from a business trip to the Lubbock area reporting excellent crops this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. McCauley
Walter Gayne
Lubbock
Texas
German Family Returns From Texas Visit
J. L. German returned today from a three weeks visit spent at Whitewright Denison and Sherman Texas Mrs German and children will extend their visit in Dallas for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. German
Whitewright
Denison
Sherman
Texas
Denison Edges Adla Independ ents for First Texans Victory
Denison finally defeated the Adla Independ ents in a hard fought clash ending 10 to 7. The thrilling contest marked Denison's first win over the Texans with a decisive late lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Adla Independents
Texans
G M Pitt Reports Crop Yield Cut by Dry Weather
G M Pitt of the Sunshine neighborhood says his broom corn crop yields have fallen about half due to the dry weather after years of farming and operating a home factory. He notes the tough growing season and reduced output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Pitt
Sunshine
Mr. Pitt
Pressure Cooker Explosion Injures Local Woman
Mrs. E. H. Lucas of the southwest city section was burned when a pressure cooker exploded Sunday. Hot water scorched her face and throat. injuries are painful but not expected to be permanent, with several days of healing ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Lucas
Kinsey Visits Mrs Ed Smith In Gunter Texas
J. E. Kinsey and his wife from Gunter Texas are visiting Mrs Ed Smith at 325 East Fourteenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Kinsey
Gunter, Texas
Ed Smith
East Fourteenth
Supt J E Hickman Returns from Santa Visit
Supt J E Hickman has returned from an extended visit in Santa. He resumes official duties and will continue community engagement and administrative oversight in the district.
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Supt
J. E. Hickman
Santa
Burdick Family Vacation Trip Planned to Nearby Cities
J. M. Burdick and family left Sunday for Poteau McAlester and Fort Smith to visit friends and relatives during their vacation in the Anna area. Mrs. Jack Price is recuperating well after an operation at Breco hospital last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Burdick
Poteau, McAlester
Fort Smith
Jack Price
Breco Hospital
Mrs Elizabeth Williamson Visiting Williamson Family
Mrs Elizabeth Williamson of Coalgate visits her son Robert T Williamson family at Twenty first and Johnston for a short stay.
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Elizabeth Williamson
Coalgate
Robert T. Williamson
Lightning Ridge farmer reports fair show and promising crops
L. O. Cobb of Lightning Ridge says a fair sized fair shown Thursday night visited the community. He reports corn yields higher than last year and some farmers optimistic about half a bale of cotton per acre.
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L. O. Cobb
Lightning Ridge
Old Man Mercury Reaches 100 Degrees This Week
The thermometer hit 100 degrees at 2 30 PM marking the week's high as temperatures climbed by two degrees daily since Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Lafayette woman visits aunt in 1020 Belmont area
Mrs. Clarence Cook of Lafayette Indiana arrived yesterday to spend time with her aunt Mrs. E S Weggoner at 1020 Belmont Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cook
Lafayette
Ind
E. S. Weggoner
Belmont Avenue
Johnsons to Spend Months Traveling in Texas
S. D. Johnson and family of 51% West Eighteenth left today for Kemp and other Texas points, planning a three to four month trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Johnson
Kemp
Texas
Bates Youth Undergoes Serious Shawnee Hospital Operation
Eugene Bates of Chicago son of Mr and Mrs Chas T Bates of Ada underwent a serious operation in a Shawnee hospital Tuesday evening The last reports today stated he was not doing as well as hoped but doctors held out hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Bates
Chicago
Chas. T. Bates
Ada
Shawnee
Hillhouse Family Moves to Ada From Hugo
W. P. Hillhouse and family have relocated to Ada settling on East Fifteenth Street. The Hugo native chose Ada as the best school town in the state to educate his children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hillhouse
Hugo
Ada
East Fifteenth Street
Mr. Hillhouse
South Carolina
Brents Host Family Reunion At Broadway Home
Mr and Mrs T E Brents host a family reunion this week at 406 Sout Broadway with guests including Mr and Mrs R W Snow of El Centro California Mr and Mrs A K Pittman of Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs M R Brents of Tulsa and Edward Brents Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Brents
Sout Broadway
R. W. Snow
el Centro
California
A. K. Pittman
Oklahoma City
M. R. Brents
Tulsa
Edward Brents Jr
East Seventeenth Man Reports Rapid Mill Boom
W H Faust of East Seventeenth street reports a month long trip through northwest South Carolina. He notes rapid cotton mill construction and strong business in the region, saying the South is no longer considered slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Faust
East Seventeenth Street
South Carolina
South
Preferential Ballot Promoted For Oklahoma Primary
Oklahoma state Senator Harry Cordell of Frederick says a run off or preferential ballot law will be pursued in the January session. He favors the preferential plan to reduce expense and lessens muck raking by allowing first second and third choices to determine the winner. Cordell, a leader in the last session, is seen as a strong contender for the floor. Democratic leadership next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrick
Okla
Harry Cordell
Frederick
Cordell
Oklahoma Governor pledges to defend election laws
Governor M E Trapp says he will oppose any effort by a future legislature to change the president election laws. He contends the present law is satisfactory and blames voters for perceived flaws when they vote reflexively. The ninth legislature’s second extraordinary session saw an attempt to alter the laws, which he rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
M. E. Trapp
House
Girl Injured in Auto Crash Near Acme Schoolhouse
Miss Edna Mae Smith sustained severe cuts and bruises when the Ford coupe she rode in overturned near the Acme schoolhouse on the Oklahoma City road Sunday evening. Her sister Ramah Lee and Fate Hughes were passengers with Arthur Ostrander. others in the car escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Mae Smith
Acme
Oklahoma City
Miss Smith
Ramah Lee
Harrison Sets Democratic Path for Relief in 1924
Senator James M. Harrison declares the Democratic Party is the only source for progressive leadership and relief, criticizing the Republicans as disordered and reactionary. He urges Nebraskans to back Davis Bryan for president and touts Democratic achievements in economy, taxes, and state governance.
Oklahoma City Board Cuts Ad Valorem Tax Levy
The state equalization board reduced the general ad valorem levy to 2 mills for general purposes plus 1-4 mill for roads and 1-4 mill for schools despite a $20 million valuation drop. Total revenue needs reach $10,143,414.87 with delinquent tax allowance, while nonad valorem income totals $6,825,006. The reduction stems from last year’s capital allocations paid from prior levy. Board members include Short, Shaw, Sneed, Childers, Whitehurst, Parkingson, and Governor Trapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Equalization Board
George Short
A. S. J. Shaw
Col. R. A. Sneed
C. C. Childers
J.A. Whitehurst
Board of Agriculture
Fred Parkingson
Trapp
Obituary for Jasper Patterson Dies at 62 Near Francis
Jasper Patterson 62 died this morning at his home three miles south of Francis at 7 25. Funeral services are set for Friday at 3 PM with interment in Oakman cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Patterson
Francis
Oakman Cemetery
Death of Jewell Walton Child Near Ada
One year old Jewell Walton daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Walton died Wednesday at 11 30 after five miles east of Ada Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 30 Interment at Wolf cemetery
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Jewell Walton
J. D. Walton
Ada
Wolf Cemetery
James Spinks Dies After Ada Hospital Operation
James Spinks died at Ada hospital where he was taken for appendicitis surgery. His body will be taken to Lula for interment Saturday. He was the son of Mrs. W. A. Spink of Lula.
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James Spinks
Ada Hospital
Lula
W. A. Spink
Miss Anne Johnson Dies At Home In Steeadman Area
Miss Anne Johnson died Saturday morning at 3 30 at the family home near Steeadman. Funeral services and interment will be held today. She was the daughter of Thomas Johnson.
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Anne Johnson
Steeadman
Thomas Johnson
Arthur Stephens Dies at 37 Near Oakman
Arthur Stephens aged 37 who lived a mile east of Oakman died Tuesday night. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon by Rev. Caton and the body laid to rest in Oakman cemetery. He was a brother of Clay Stephens county commissioner and is survived by his wife five children a father four brothers and a sister.
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Arthur Stephens
Oakman
Caton
Oakman Cemetery
Clay Stephens
President Casts Tax Bill Impact as Feasible Promise
In a speech the president argues a Democratic tax bill can deliver prosperity, noting his past statements that such prosperity seemed impossible. The remark frames the bill as a practical path to growth and fiscal relief.
Howard Abandons Contest For Senate Nomination
E B Howard former Democratic candidate for the U S Senate drops his election contest after concluding costs exceed initial estimates and would hinder the Davis Bryan campaign. He pledges to refund all contributed funds and plans rest in Colorado before offering service to the national campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
E. B. Howard
United States
Howard
Davis
Bryan
Colorado
Washington
Buy It Rent It Set It In News Style
A concise item outlines buying rent or setting up services in a news style. It mentions options for procurement and use, with emphasis on practical steps and available providers. No specific entities or events are named in the readable text.
Pioneers' Ada reunion forms historic association
Old Timers of Ada organizes the Pioneers' Association of Ada to preserve city history. I M King elected president, Mrs W W Sledge vice president, with a large first membership and a social gathering of old settlers describing Ada’s early days on the Frisco railroad site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Frisco
Judge
J.M King
I. M. King
W. W.W. Sledge
Byron Norrel
T. J. Chambless
Tom Hope
Mabel Brown l
J. A. Biles
W. C. Duncan
Pioneers’ Association of Ada
Well Known Editor Dies at Marietta
Ardmore dispatch reports H. W. Choate editor and publisher of the Marietta Monitor died at his home in Marietta after Brights disease. A 27 year Marietta resident and 25 year publisher, he was a Mason and Knights of Pythias member and leaves wife, son William Jr, two sisters Mrs Dunn of Fayetteville Arkansas and Mrs Bumpass cashier at Hamiltons Shoe Store Ardmore. Service set for tomorrow at four in Marietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
H. W. Choate
Marietta
W. F. ‘Dunn
Fayetteville
Arkansas
Fannie Bumpass
Hamilton
Voters Pay High For Election Festivities
County figures show Pontotoc voters spent about 8500 on election activities exceeding the budget by 2350. Costs include election official salaries for 48 precincts and county board, with precinct boxes running about 30 dollars daily along with supplies and incidentals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Rit Erwin
Prviety
Fiee
European earwigs prompt Oregon pest bureau
European earwigs are causing extensive damage to vegetation carpets and household fabrics in Oregon prompting the creation of a special pest-fighting bureau to combat the infestation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Court Clerk Candidate L. E. Franklin Announces
Political notice states L. E. Franklin enters the race for court clerk with a campaign focus on public records efficiency and accessibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Franklin
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