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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
8
Mrs. Eddie Thomas of 231 W Thirteenth announces the marriage of her daughter Bertha to F W Vance of this city. The ceremony occurred Thursday August 17 in Purcell. The couple will reside in Ada.
Mr and Mrs Joe Bryan and the Bryans son Joe and Pill returned today from a three week vacation in California. Miss Ethel Bryan who had been visiting in California returned with them.
Mr and Mrs Neal Rock spent two weeks in Chicago visiting friends and attending the Century of Progress exposition before returning home due to Mrs Lola Condren's serious illness.
Mrs Addie Stuart has returned to her home in Gainesville Texas after spending a week in Ada as a guest of Mr and Mrs Sam Hargi.
Mr and Mrs M A Sanders, guests of Congressman and Mrs Tom P D McKeown, returned to their Oklahoma City home. Mr Sanders is the brother of Mrs McKeown. H F Reed of Fitzhugh conducted business here Wednesday. Joe Hyden of Stratford visited Ada friends Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Ollie Coleman announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday August 206 at 119 S&S Mississippi.
W C Klein, manager of the Ada Poultry and Egg company, returned Tuesday from Hot Springs Arkansas where he had spent two months receiving treatment and is reported improving.
Mrs. Guy Andrews of Stratford attended an Eastern Star meeting in Ada Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Arch Rogers and Otis of Corsicana, Texas, visiting Mrs. Roger's sister, Mrs. Frank Winters, and family, left Thursday for Seminole to visit another sister, Mrs. A. E. Beller, before returning home.
George Furlong who underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Sugg Clinic Sunday is reported improved.
Joe Parks of Allen was a business visitor in Ada Friday.
Miss Bernice Rayburn departs Friday for Bristow to take a teaching position this fall.
Mrs Maud Bledsoe and Mr and Mrs Joe Frank Bledsoe of Tyler Texas arrive in Ada to attend the funeral of Mrs H H Smith, the mother of Mrs Bledsoe.
Edgar Hutchinson of Allen visited Ada on Friday to see friends and attend to business.
Elizabeth Cunningham mother of Annabelle Sweeney was seriously hurt in an automobile accident near Wichita Kansas Friday. She is in very critical condition with a badly injured head and has not regained consciousness. Mrs. Cunningham has lived with Mrs. Sweeney recently and many friends grieve the accident.
Prom Monday report says S. M. Baubletts spent the weekend in Oklahoma City visiting Mrs. Baubletts who is in Wesley hospital. He notes she is improving and may return home within the week.
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Taylor of Stonewall stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Orrington at 201 East Seventeenth over the past weekend in a social visit.
Mrs. R. E. Haynes, injured in an automobile accident recently, is reported improved and continuing recovery.
Roderick Kitchel visiting his parents at 835 South Stockton left for Philadelphia to attend medical school, marking his move for pursuing medical studies.
Rip Whitman of Tupelo visited friends in Ada Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Owen of 927 West Thirteenth announce the birth of a son on Sunday, August 27.
Mr and Mrs H Innerarity left Sunday for their home in Durant after two weeks with Mrs Inneraritys parents Mr and Mrs T H Wyatt and family. The Wyatts and their son Charles and daughter Hugh Lee accompanied them briefly. Mr and Mrs Leo Clouse announce the birth of a daughter Betty Sue on Sunday August 27.
Co. O. Wilson of Hickory visited Ada on Saturday to attend to local business matters and meet community members.
Dr. Ella D Coltrane visiting her nephew in Wichita Kansas has spent several weeks in Wesley Hospital recovering from a broken hip suffered in a fall.
The patient is reported to be improving and is expected to be able to return to her home here within a short time.
Miss Ruth Bryan and Miss Au stelle Bolton returned Monday from Boulder Colorado where they attended the University of Colorado this summer.
Rev. W. H. Moore D D departed today for his home in Augusta Kansas after spending several days with his sister Mrs S Holcomb and family at 630 Beard.
Mrs Curtis Lewis and her small daughter left today for home near Talihina after visiting Mrs Lewis mother Mrs Colbert and family at 725 East Sixth. Mrs Lewis sister Mrs Clarence Gray accompanied them and will stay a few days.
Miss Zana Leonard of Allen shopped and visited friends in Ada on Monday, keeping a light schedule and social circuit through the town.
Mr and Mrs T B Blake returned Monday from Fort Scott Kansas where they attended the funeral of A W Parker.
Congressman Tom DPD McKeown departed for Kansas City Missouri to attend the national convention of Young Democrats.
Mrs Earl Warr underwent a major operation at the Ada hospital today. The report notes a surgical procedure completed successfully with stable condition and expected recovery ahead for the patient.
Mr and Mrs W C Gregory and children return to Lawrence from a weeklong vacation visiting Oklahoma City Custer Thomas Lone Wolf and Weatherford.
Word was received that Rev. Leslie G. Smyth, once under treatment at the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, has fully recovered and is now with his family in Tahlequah.
Mr and Mrs Roy Holleman and Mrs C A Cummings return Monday from a two week trip to Missouri and Illinois. They attended the Century of Progress expo in Urbana and visited St Louis. Mrs Cummings visited Booneville. They plan to go Thursday to McAlester where Mr Holleman will resume teaching at McAlester High School.
The marriage of Representative Marvin Wooten of Konawa and Geneva McKee of Enid occurred Tuesday August 22 in Oklahoma City. The couple, both from Oklahoma, plan to move to Lebanon Tennessee where Wooten will finish law studies at Cumberland University.
Vera Stevens and Dan Brundidge married Thursday at the brides parents home in Ada. Rev Messer officiated before family and friends with Ralph Woodard as best man. A reception followed at the Kite residence. The bride attended Ada High School and East Central State Teachers College. the groom is shoe department manager at Montgomery Ward. They will reside at 130 East Tenth.
Miss Georgia Jones and Mr. Hubert Cope marry on Friday in Ada. Miss Cope is the daughter of Enoch Jones and a former Ada High School student. Mr. Cope is the son of J. M. Cope, also an Ada High School alumnus, and an employee at Hazel Atlas Glass. The couple will establish their home together.
Mrs Maud Owens announces the marriage of her daughter Louise to Otis W Cromwell in Chandler on July 1. Louise attended East Central State Teachers College and taught at Glenwood School last year. Otis is from Shawnee, connected with Metropolitan Life Insurance, and will reside in Shawnee after a trip to Chicago.
Mrs. W. S. Howard of 806 West Fourteenth announces the marriage of her daughter Elva to Grady W. Smith of Jacksonville.
The wedding was held Tuesday evening August 22 at 8 30 officiated by Rev W H Neetles. Bride Mrs Smith a Ada high school graduate and former East Central student worked as Woolworths assistant cashier. Groom Mr Smith son of N L Smith of Jacksonville Texas is in agriculture. They left August 29 for Jacksonville to reside.
A miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs. G. W. Smith formerly Elva Howard and Mrs. Clay Hunsucker was hosted Monday evening August 28 at Mrs. Wiley Davis residence 619 W Fourteenth. Pink and white decor, a treasure hunt gift reveal, and games preceded an ice course. Attendees included Miss Viola Collins Hazel Hooser Eunice Estill Minnie Bell Williams Flossie Davis Grace Slaton Helen Davis Mrs. E. V. Estill Mrs. W. B. Howard Mrs. Wiley Davis Miss Allie Mae Davis Mrs. Charley Surlin Lagerton Tex.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Este Henson died Thursday morning at 10 30 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be Friday morning at 10 o'clock Criswell Funeral Home in charge.
Bob Sidell a longtime Frisco conductor and former Ada resident died Thursday morning in a Tulsa hospital after about a week of illness. He is buried in Gainesville Texas and survived by his widow two daughters and two sons.
Vernon Jones died at his home near Allen Saturday morning at 1 30. He will be buried in Citra cemetery with Keith Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.
The body of Otis R. Smyth, 32, who died August 22 in San Diego, arrived here Monday morning. Funeral services were held at Criswell Funeral Home Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Green of Sulphur presiding. Burial followed at Memorial Park cemetery with military honors. He is survived by his widow, parents, and several brothers and sisters.
John Franklin Battershell died Sunday night at 11 o'clock at his home near Francis. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Cross Roads cemetery near Sasakwa. Keith Funeral Chapel in charge. He is survived by his widow Mrs. M. L. Battershell, a daughter Dafoe, and four sons Robert Ansel Robert and Leonard Battershell.
Mrs Mollie Anderson aged 73 died at her home south of Ada on Monday. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3 PM with burial in Tupelo Cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home handled arrangements. She is survived by her husband, three sons and three daughters.
Marion Bruner aged 14 died Tuesday morning in local hospitals. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM in Holdenville with burial at Holdenville Cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home in charge. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Stella Bruner.
The weekly update notes above average attendance despite bad weather. Raymond Robbins is ill and absent from school. Work on the playground continued Friday morning with visible improvements. Several local residents visited and attended to errands in Ada and with Mrs Ingram.
Ada city schools announce the Laidlaw Primer and Readers become basic readers this year. Grade pupils may buy books before school opens, while supplementary texts await teacher consultation. High school list to be released later. some prices reduced and a new state rule governs used-book pricing.
Mrs. Eula Wilson visited Mrs. Ada Lamb Tuesday afternoon. Cathrine Albert visited Mr. and Mrs. Bud Gann on Tuesday night of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Richardson of Seminole visited Sunday. June Sawyer visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Wilson Tuesday. Everyone urged to attend Sunday school to make up the missed session.
Friday prayer meeting draws attendees with plans for next week. Residents visit families across Hightower Ada and Citra as Juanita Palmer remains ill and high school plans unfold for Francis and Allen.
A local note reports the summer term ending in two weeks for boys and girls to pick cotton. A Friday ball game between Black Rock schoolboys and teams from Atwood Allen and Round Prairie drew positive interest and players are invited back. Community prayer meetings led by Mr. Blankenship continue weekly with broad attendance and invitation. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Ovid Pegg of Allen and Mr and Mrs Garrett with daughter Alline from Coalgate.
In southeastern Oklahoma a field archaeologist reports excavating six Indian mounds located south of Byrd's Mill, indicating a notable indigenous site discovery in the area.
Texas voters approved repeal of the 18th Amendment in a statewide referendum. Majorities backed beer liberalization and a $20 million relief bond, with home rule for counties and enhanced homestead tax exemptions also passing. Final tallies showed substantial margins across the measures.
Rapid work by county committees implementing the cotton acreage reduction program led to 1200 certifications sent or prepared for sending to Washington DC showing Pontotoc farmers plowed up the contracted amount. Over $92,000 in the agreements awaits immediate payment with options on government held cotton. Only a few farmers failed to comply fully, with one noting refusal to remove cotton.
Archaeologist H. R. Antle reports cave deposits near the lake yielded stone implements bone awls and knives buried under sand and rock. He argues the finds indicate cliff dwelling Indians once occupied the bluff areas and may link to Ozark findings, highlighting regional antiquity.
Ada Oklahoma’s Legion Junior team, reaching the western sectional semi finals in Topeka, returns home to cheers from 3,000 fans. Britt pitched with deliberate motion as errors hampered Ada, who battled hard to stay with the California Stockton squad in the championship bracket.
M. O. Matthews and Mrs. E. C. Wilson named county chairmen for the NRA loyalty drive in Pontotoc County to rally support for the Blue Eagle program and consumer boycotts. Statewide meeting in Oklahoma City Friday to prepare for the drive as additional county chairs are to be appointed.
John Roberts sustained a fracture of the right ankle Saturday afternoon when a car was knocked into him by a second vehicle while he stood beside another car. He was taken to the Cummings-Foerster clinic and then home at 700 East Eighth.
Ada attorney J B Gilbreath called to Canton Missouri by death of his father John A Gilbreath oldest Henry County bar member He died Saturday night from heart trouble at age 77 Born September 1 1856 in St Clair County He practiced in Appleton City Clinton and led the Henry County Bar association Funeral services were held Monday with bar association conductors present
Mrs Lucy Terry born in France and resident 27 years addressed Latta students in three parts. She compared French and American schooling noting earlier school exit in France and stricter truancy laws and described her 15 years as a Holy Land missionary. She recalled World War hardships and joy at the Armistice signing.
In McAlester two Oklahoma farmers George Oliver age 18 and his uncle Claude Oliver 28 were executed by electric chair for murdering Claude’s 15 year old bride Della to collect a $5000 life insurance. Witnesses totaling 227 watched as George spoke of crime and fate before death and Claude died moments later.
At Pauls Valley Mrs. Bessie Bowsley, 29, allegedly gave poison to herself and four daughters while husband and two sons worked in fields. Forrest 6 and Esther 9 died. Hazel 13 and Loretta 10 survived. County Attorney Clarence Bowie cited marital troubles as motive.
Reports indicate the Statue of Liberty’s torch light went out during a recent Atlantic coast storm. The event corrects prior anti prohibitionists’ belief that the light was extinguished a dozen years ago.
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