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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1920

Page

9

Oklahoma observer on southern California prospects

A traveler reports from California praising climate and opportunities. He notes orange groves, agricultural land values, and similar living costs to Oklahoma, with higher wages and oil drilling near Orange. He cites specific wages for carpenters and factory labor as context for migration appeal.

California Oklahoma Joel Terrell Duke Stone John Rinard John Cass Hill Max Hattox M. J. Bentley Orange Bentley

Local School Notes Highlight Students and Staff Changes

Lillian Rugans of Mill Creek takes a life scholarship in bookkeeping and stenography. Mollie Russell joins M P bank as stenographer. B C Izard of Coleman Oklahoma visits his ill wife. Robert Wilmoth is on a short school vacation. Fred Abney returns from a two week Texas visit. Lula Hall leaves college work to teach summer school and will return in fall. Pearl Truitt combines part time work with school activities.

Lillian Rugans Mill,Creek Lula Hall

Gertrude Carleton Starts Work for R. M. Roddie

Gertrude Carleton has recently begun employment with R. M. Roddie, marking a new professional association in the local business scene.

Gertrude Carleton R. M. Roddie

Local Real Estate Man Returns From Trip Near Bromide

J. G. Witherspoon a leading insurance and real estate man reports from Bromide that crop conditions are favorable with rains promising a bumper fall. Farmers have harvested corn and cotton is in bloom as roads in the area remain in good condition and fall business prospects look strong.

J. G. Witherspoon Bromide Mr. Witherspoon

Haddock Lays About One Million Eggs

A female haddock deposits around one million eggs in a single spawning event. The vast number highlights haddock reproductive capacity and influences population dynamics in marine ecosystems.

For Rent Two Downstairs Rooms for Light Housekeeping

Two downstairs rooms available for light housekeeping. Call 743 for details.

Local Notes on Visits and Health in Texas and Oklahoma

Wayne Hume visits home folks in Hydro Oklahoma and Lee Pool visits Omaha Texas with her mother. Lucille Harrison returns from Okmulgee where she stayed with Mrs. M. J. Mills. Leslie Maxey daughter of T. E. Cullins underwent surgery in Sherman Texas and is reported to be recovering.

Mrs. Lee Pool Omaha Texas Lucille Harrison Okmulgee M. J. Mills Leslie Maxey T. E. Cullins Sherman

Higgins Family Heads Home After Pleasant Visit

E. K. Higgins and J. D. Higgins father and son departed today for their home in McKinzie Tennessee after visiting their mother and grandmother Mrs. Sarah Higgins in town.

E. K J. D. Higgins McKinzie Tennessee Sarah Higgins

Mrs Thompson Returns Home From Visit In City

Mrs. P. A. Thompson daughter of Dr. S. P. Ross returned to her Oklahoma City home after several weeks visit in the city.

P. A .Thompson S. P. Ross Oklahoma City City

D E Price and Son Return From Lawrence Farm Help

D E Price and his son D E Jr returned from Lawrence where they assisted with a hay crop. The pair traveled to assist as seasonal farm labor and are noted for their work on the crop.

D. E. Price and Son D. E. Jr Lawrence

Bolshevik Forces Advance on Polish Front Near Staro Konstantinov

Heavy fighting reported on the south flank as Bolsheviks smash toward Staro Konstantinov, with claims of success in battles near the town. Intensified clashes involve General Wrangel's forces in the Ohekhov region.

London Staro-Konstantinov Wrangel Ohekhov

Ford bumperitis hospital ward humor on rainy road

A patient, humorously named Ford, remains in hospital after a severe bumperitis attack from sudden stops. Despite the incident, the patient plans to join the group to Byrd's Mill tomorrow evening.

Fine drizzle last night sparks conversation

Residents note light rain fell overnight with a slim drizzle. Weather observers record a brief shower and minor dampness across streets and sidewalks.

Murray County Teachers Hold Afternoon Room 203 Session

Murray county educators gathered in room 203 for an afternoon business session to discuss district plans and classroom initiatives.

Murray County

Girls Glee Club Holds Regular Practice and Meeting

The girls glee club met this afternoon at 3 30 for their regular practice and business meeting, continuing the weekly routine and planning future performances.

Glee Club

Special assembly address by Dr Wourland urged attendance

Tomorrow Dr Wourland will address a special assembly of the education classes. All members are urged to be present.

Johnston County Teachers Hold 1:15 PM Meeting

A Johnston County teachers group convened this afternoon at 1:15 to discuss business matters.

Johnston County

Graduates Review Closing Exercises in Room 302

The term graduates met in room 302 to transact business matters pertaining to the closing exercises.

Interest Meeting for School Basketball Teams

All boys and girls who are interested in basketball are asked to meet this afternoon at the normal. Plans for organizing teams will be made.

YWCA Afternoon Rainout Skips Ice Cream Duty

Weather spoiled morning activities at the YWCA as rain interrupted plans and the scheduled ice cream vendor did not appear. Workers on duty wore smiles despite the mishap.

Sailor Lauren Sears to Return to San Francisco

Yeoman Lauren C. Sears who has visited his parents Mr and Mrs Rollo G Sears for two weeks will go back to his San Francisco station tomorrow.

Lauren C. Sears Rollo G. Sears San Francisco

Old Man Brings Cool Weather and Banquet for Family

The Old Man arrived from the north to deliver cool weather and rain. He will host a banquet for his children at 8 o clock tonight.

North Pole

The Picture Show at the Normal Tonight

The Picture Show runs tomorrow evening at the normal featuring Silas Marner. Special music will be provided and all are invited to attend.

Silas Marner

Rye walks and country dance echoes in gym class

Gym classes practiced rye walks this morning recalling country dances of former years. The exercises appeared beneficial for physical training and overall fitness.

Y W C A Girls Postpone Picnic to Tomorrow Evening

The Y W C A girls postponed their picnic to tomorrow evening. They will depart from the normal at 6 o'clock and request everyone to bring all the eats for the gathering.

Watermelons On The Menu At Senior Picnic

Rain delays push the seniors’ picnic to tomorrow evening with plans to visit Byrd's Mill and invite the Phi Betas. The meal features tomatoes and macaroni soup, hamburgers, meat loaf, pimento cheese, ham, Boston baked beans, corn on the cob, pies, rhubarb and desserts.

Byrd’s Mill Phi Betas

Red Red Rose Banquet Held by Fraternity Members

The Ancient and Beneficent Order of the Red Red Rose holds a banquet for members in the cafeteria and a brief business meeting in the library. Afterward attendees visit the banquet hall for the feast provided by the "Old Man."

Order of the Red, Red Rose Fraternity

Dr Wourland Addresses School Assembly Twice

Dr. Wourland of Washington DC spoke at yesterday morning’s assembly hour and again at the 11 o’clock hour this morning. He serves as secretary and treasurer of the Educational Society and his address was well received by the entire school.

Wourland A. P. Wourland Washington, D. C Dr. Wourland The Educational Society

Fox Presents Checkers and Daredevil Jack At Ada

William Fox showcases Checkers an all star cast with a racing on screen spectacle featuring hundreds of players and horses racing across the screen Also showing Jack Dempsey in Daredevil Jack billed as a Fox Special nuff sed with thrilling scenes and dramatic chase action

William Fox A _ Fox Jack Dempsey Jack

Liberty Theater Promises Constance Talmadge Comedy Drama

Patrons at the Liberty Theater await Constance Talmadge in In Search of a Sinner a comedy drama that showcases her talent. After dinner the vaudeville program today offers an entertaining mix to please all audiences in town.

the Liberty The Liberty Theter Constance Talmadge

News Reporters Can't Read Minds of People

A columnist urges readers to share news tips with reporters. It argues newspapers serve all classes and benefit from information from any source. Readers are encouraged to reveal what they know without fear of self-promotion.

Rockefeller

Crop Condition Survey Reports Mixed Yields Across States

The survey notes Oklahoma and Texas show improved crops overall with rains aiding corn and cotton, while drought and grasshoppers threaten western regions. Missouri and Illinois report varied results with spring and winter wheat yields forecast. Texas drought broke by rain, but land still late.

Dallas Tex Texas Texas Industrial Congress

Ohio Man Invents Tread Attachment for Motor Trucks

A now reported invention from Ohio uses a caterpillar tread attached to a motor truck, driven by a control arm in front of the driver, to improve ground contact and mobility.

Ohio

Hospital Updates On Local Patients

Miss Ocie Hawkins underwent an appendectomy yesterday and is recovering well. Mrs. R. R. Robinson is sufficiently recuperated to leave the hospital Tuesday. Mrs. George Goddard of West 18th Street was operated on this morning. Mrs. J. E. Harvey of East 12th Street was admitted for treatment yesterday.

Ocie Hawkins R. R. Robinson George Goddard West 18Th Street J. E. Harvey East 12Th Street

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