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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1932

Page

8

Miss Anna Belle Perry Visits Fort Cobb Parents

Miss Anna Belle Perry a Fort Cobb teacher is in Ada this week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs C H Perry. Miss Vivien Cromwell who taught at Reges spent the holidays with friends in Ada and visiting her cousin Miss Jewell Cromwell at Allen.

Prom Pridagy's Daily Anna Belle Perry Fort Cobb Ade C. H. Perry Vivien Cromwell Reges Ada Jewell Cromwell Allen

Oklahoma City Family Moves After Ada Visit

Mrs. Leslie Parker of Oklahoma City visited Ada relatives during the week. Her small son Billy Jo accompanied his mother home. The Parkers moved to Oklahoma City to reside last week.

Leslie Parker Oklahoma City Ada Billy Jo Parkers

Miss Madelene Sloan Visibly Attends Ada Event

Miss Madelene Sloan of Oklahoma County paid a Thursday visit to Ada with J. H. Sloan and Miss Neonesigan who had been visiting her sister in Oklahoma City.

Madelene Sloan Oklahoma Coly Ada J. H. Sloan Neonesigan Oklahoma City

Faculty member visits Ada with parents

Mixx Hugh Lee Wyatt, a Blue Jacket school faculty member, arrived in Ada for a brief visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Wyatt, of 800 East Seventh.

Mixx Hugh Lee Wyatt Blue Jacket Ada T. H. Wyatt East Seventh

Mrs Haynes Returns from California Visit

Mrs. R. E. Haynes of Fifteenth and Broadway returned Wednesday afternoon from California where she spent two months in autumn with an aunt who was ill. She visited relatives in Los Angeles and a brother in Yuma Arizona on the way home. Her aunt showed some improvement when she left for Oklahoma.

R. E. Haynes Broadway California

Local Gossip Notes From Sandas Daily

Mrs T A Semmritt remains critically ill but shows improvement after a month in care. Her daughter Mrs M M Dolmace of Washington DC stays at her side. Miss Huck Lee Wyatt, visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs T H Wyatt, leaves for Blue Jacket Oklahoma to resume school duties Monday. Mrs A J Walker of Allen shopped Ada stores yesterday. Mrs J K Malone and Mrs W H Heath of Allen shopped Ada Saturday. Mr and Mrs Harvey Cromwell of Henrietta hosted Ada relatives over the holidays.

Sandas’s Daily T. A. Semmritt M. M. Dolmace Washington, D. C Huck Lee Wyatt T. H. Wyatt Blue Jacket Okla A. J. Walker Allen Ada Harvey Cromwell Henrietta

Thanksgiving Visitation Notes From Ada and Holdenville

Mr and Mrs Paul Sturdevant of Holdenville spent Thanksgiving Day in Ada visiting Ra Chamberlain mother of Mrs Sturdevant and a student at A and M College. They will return to work today after holiday visits with Mr and Mrs W B Chamberlain. Mr and Mrs Ted Sherman of Fort Cobb visited friends in Ada during Thanksgiving. Sherman is a faculty member at Fort Cobb school.

Paul Sturdevant Holdenville Ada Ra Chamberlain i+ A and M. College Stillwater Vic. W Chamberlain Ted Sherman Trt Cob Acts Sherman Fort Cobb

Vir McCurdy Visits Ada Friends Then Heads To Tupelo

Vir McCurdy left Ada after visiting friends during the week and traveled to Tupelo for a holiday visit with his parents Atr and Mrs. W. M. McCurday.

Lamar Man Leaves Ada for Oklahoma Visit

Nrenk Kingkad of Lamar Colorado left Ada for Oklahoma City in the latter part of the week after inviting friends there. He will return to his position in Lamar after the Thanksgiving holidays.

Nrenk Kingkad Lamar Colorado Ada Oklahoma C

Esther Hill Weds J Thomas Johnson in Tulsa Thanksgiving

Miss Esther Jane Hill daughter of Mrs Maud Hill Ada Oklahoma and Mr J Thomas Johnson son of Mr and Mrs T J Johnson Doniphan Missouri were married on Thanksgiving Day at 2 p m in the home of Mr and Mrs George M Kohler 1434 Yorktown Avenue Tulsa with Rev J W Storer pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating.

Esther Jane Hill Maud Hill E. Main Ada J. Thomas Johnson T. J. Johnson Doniphan George M. Kohler Yorktown Avenue Tulsa J. W. Storer First Baptist Church

Miss Valeria Fulkerson Shops in Ada Saturday

Miss Valeria Fulkerson a Jessie schoolteacher was seen shopping in Ada on Saturday in a brief local item noting her appearance and activities.

Prem Mocardas Valeria Fulkerson Jessie Schools Ada

Miss Jerry Lee Heads to Oklahoma City to Teach

Miss Jerry Lee left Sunday for Oklahoma City where she teaches after spending the holidays with relatives in Ada.

Jerry Lee Oklahoma City Ada

William D Gray Visits Ada En Route To Dallas

William D. Bill Gray of Tulsa stopped in Ada yesterday to visit friends on a business trip en route to Dallas Texas.

William D Bill” Gray Tulsa Ada Dallas Texas

Miss Myrtie Thompson Returns to Rocky Chapel

Miss Myrtie Thompson returns to Rocky Chapel to resume teaching after spending the holiday season with friends and relatives in Ada.

Miss Mildred Wallace Returns to School After Visit

Miss Mildred Wallace spent Thanksgiving with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wallace and left Sunday for Slick where she resumed her school duties today.

Mildred Wallace W. B. Wallace Slick

Mrs Carlos Hughey Returns Home After Appendicitis

Prom Tuesday reports Mrs Carlos Hughey of 709 West Fifth street has recovered enough from an appendicitis operation to be moved to her home.

Mra Carlos Hughey West Fifth Street

Wintersmiths Return From Eastern Trip

Mrs Frances Wintersmith and Mr and Mrs Jim Wintersmith returned to Ada last weekend from a trip through Kentucky and neighboring eastern states during late summer and autumn.

Frances Wintersmith Jim Wintersmith Ada Kentucky

Walt Mills of Oklahoma City Special Writer for Oklahoma Times

Walt Mills of Oklahoma City is identified as a special writer for the Oklahoman and Oklahoma Times and as author of the Do Not Worry column in the Times.

Walt Mills Oklahoma City The Oklahoman Oklahoma Times Times

Mills Enjoys Visit with Judge and Mrs Busby in Ada

Mills, an ardent sportsman, spends several days in Ada as a guest of Judge and Mrs. Orel Busby, with most of the visit devoted to hunting in the area.

Ada Orel Busby Mills

Couple announces birth of daughter Carolyn Tunnell

Mr and Mrs O A Tunnell Jr announce the birth of a daughter at the Ada hospital on Tuesday November 23. The baby has been named Carolyn.

O. A. Tunnell, Jr East Eighth Street Ada Hospital Carolyn

Walines announce birth of daughter at Breco hospital

Mr and Mrs A R Walines of SOK East Sixth announce the birth of an eight pound daughter at Breco hospital on Tuesday afternoon November 29.

A. R. Walines SOK East Sixth Breco Hospital

Mrs Skeritt Visiting Relatives in Ada Texas

Mrs E F Skeritt of Brownwood Texas is visiting her mother Mrs H H Smith at 227 East Thirteenth and her sister Mrs Mabel Browall at 101 West Seventeenth in Ada.

E. F. Skeritt Brownwood Texas Ada H. H. Smith East Thirteenth Mabel Browall West Seventeenth

Mrs Helen Frances Cullins Confined With Flu At Home

Miss Helen Frances Cullins aged 90 from East Twelfth is confined to her home with the flu, remaining unable to attend her usual activities.

Helen Frances Cullins East Twelfth

Ed Gwin Jr Handles Duties for Central Drug Store

Ed Gwin Jr attended to business for the Central drug store in Oklahoma City yesterday.

Ed Gwin Jr Central Drug Store Oklahoma City

Mrs J O Conner in Shaw Visits Husband's Parents

Mrs. J O Conner is visiting this week from Shaw to see her husband’s parents, Mr and Mrs J E Conner, during their stay with relatives.

Mrs. J. O. Conner Shawnee Mrs. J. E. Conner

Ills and Hospital Talks of Local Residents

Paul Norrell is ill at his home 101% South Belmont today. Charles Blackburn son of Reverend and Mrs W L Blackburn has been in a Dallas hospital for several days and is reported somewhat improved this week.

Paul Norrell Belmont Charles Blackburn W. L. Blackburn Dallas

Local notices on Marehall Martins and Ben Hatcher

The small auditor of Mr and Mrs Marehall Martin was reported ill at the home of her parents this week. Ben Hatcher attended to legal business in Wewoka yesterday.

Marehall Martin Ben Hatcher Wewoka CC. Farmer Shawnee

Business visitors and trips in Ada area

WwW. P. Bill Williamson of Central States Life Insurance attended to business in Kingfisher. Mr and Mrs Ray Alexander of Stratford visited Ada for business. Ada attorney Robert Wimbish traveled to Oklahoma City on business. Oscar Hatcher of Seminole visited Ada to see his brother Ben Hatcher. Local attorney Thomas P Holt left for Van Buren Arkansas on a business trip.

Bill” Williamson Central States Life Insurance Company Kingfisher Ray Alexander Stratford Ada Robert Wimbish Oklahoma City Oscar Hatcher Ben Hatcher Thomas PP. Holt van Buren Arkansas

Ada Folks Note Thanksgiving and Travel

Miss Mae Cox returns to Ada from Mounds after Thanksgiving week. Roy and wife Roy Webb return from Preston visiting relatives. W H Dickinson of Oklahoma City visits local insurance offices in Ada. Dr A Linseheid returns from Pauls Valley where he spoke to teachers and superintendents. Nat Williams visits Shawnee on business. Ed Quicksilver leaves for St Louis after visiting Ada with Charles Bainbridge and S and Q Clothing staff.

Miss Mae Cox Ada Mounds A. Linseheid Pauls Valley Ed Quicksilver St. Louis Charles Bainbridge S. and Q

Burney Visits Aud as Federal Land Bank Rep

P. Burney of the Federal Land Bank of Wichita Kansas spends the week as a business visitor in Aud meeting local lenders and discussing farm credit programs.

P. Burney Federal Land Bank of Wichita Kansas

Elias Mackey Civil War veteran and Dorchester banker dies

Elias Mackey died November 20 in Dorchester Texas at age near 84. He was a farmer and longtime president of the Dorchester State Bank from its founding to its liquidation two years ago. Survived by his widow four sons Isom Bert Top Mackey of Dorchester G R Mackey of Shreveport La a daughter Mrs Lou House of Dallas 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A Grayson County resident since age nine he also served as state militiaman in the Civil War later worked as a cowboy and helped drive longhorns up the Chisholm Trail.

Ada Dorchester Texas Elias Mackey Isom F. Mackey Dorchester State Bank Isom Mackey Bert Mackey Top Mackey G. R. Mackey Shreveport Lou House Dallas Mackey Grayson County At &4 Chisholm Trail

Funeral for Opal Jones Blocker Held in Centrahoma

Mrs Opal Jones Blocker 21 died Friday at 12 45 PM in a local hospital Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 PM at the Methodist church Centrahoma with burial in Centrahoma cemetery Hudson Keith Funeral Home in charge She is survived by husband C B Blocker two small children two sisters and two brothers.

Opal Jones Blocker Methodist Church Centrahoma Hudson-Keith Funeral Home i

Mrs Cora Williams Dies At Home Near Fitzhugh

Mrs Cora Williams 60 wife of Henry Williams died at her home near Fitzhugh at 11 30 Monday morning Burial in Roff cemetery funeral services set for Tuesday at 3 PM in the Methodist church at Roff with Rev Holland officiating Criswell Funeral Home in charge Survived by Mr Wil

Cora Williams Henry Williams Fitzhugh Roff Holland Criswell Funeral Home Wil

Walester Couple Killed With Axe in Oklahoma Home

McAlester Oklahoma November 28 police probe murder of Joe House 74 former chief of police and his wife found in their bedroom with head wounds from a double edged axe. A man jailed on unrelated gashes while Tom House son of the chief is held on arrest.

Mcalester Joe Houuse Joan Meyers House Tom House Tom

iL ECEO ROBBER TO BE ARRAIGNED

Medford reports Wills Newton identified as one of two bandits who held a dozen citizens captive during the April 14 bank raid at First National in Medford. Newton was captured in Tulsa and brought to Medford where officials and residents identified him. Joe Newton, his brother, is jailed in Decatur Texas on robbery charges. Warrants for the Newton brothers were issued weeks earlier after photo identifications.

Medford P —Wills Newton First National Bank Newton Tulsa Frank Hamilton Joe Newton Decatur Texas Ben Crider

Shuler Loses Appeal Over Radio License Suspension

The DC Court of Appeals upheld the Federal Radio Commission ruling removing Rev. Robert P. Shuler of Los Angeles from the air. The commission had denied KGEF Los Angeles renewal on Nov 13 1931 for using broadcasts to attack religious groups and promote strife. The court noted broadcasts were sensational rather than instructional and cited attacks on the Roman Catholic Church.

Washington District of Columbia Court of Appeals Federal Radio Commission Robert P. Shuler Los Angeles Shuler KGEF Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church South Court of Appeals Radio Commission Methodist Episcopal Church South

Williams family members named in Shamrock area notice

The notice identifies Mrs A K Ellard of Shamrock Texas and mentions Deex Crowder of Roff Oklahoma Charley Williams of Roff and Guy Lefty Williams of Ada as well known as a professional baseball pitcher in the area.

Liams A. K. Ellard Shamrock Texas Deex Crowder Roff Charley Williams Guy “Lefty” Williams Ada

Moon Widow Dies at Home Near Rofs

Mrs. J. T. Moon and Mrs. Violet Ophelia Moon 57 died Saturday afternoon at 1 o clock at the home near Rofs. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 o'clock at the home. Burial followed in Pleasant Valley cemetery Criswell's in charge.

Violet Ophelia Moon Rofs J. T. Moon Pleasant Valley Cemetery Criswell’s

Wartime memories of Kraus in a French brewery

Dr. M. M. Webster recalls during the German retreat from northern France in World War I era that a French brewery had 23 large vats of kraut left by occupying troops. He describes ambulances, wounded prisoners, and peasant labor under German supervision, with American troops soon arriving to consume the supplies.

Lade Kraus M. M. Webster France Webster Army Medical Corps Brie Erie

Relief Work in Pontotoc County Begins Under Federal Fund

Ten men started county and township road repair Wednesday under a federal relief program led by L. L. Gibson county supervisor. More projects planned next week as applications pour in. Workers provide own tools and work eight hours daily with one hour for lunch. Ada and rural residents urged to register at Ada Chamber office after 4 pm Monday for relief aid. last local registration opportunity.

Federal Relief Fund L. Gibson Stonewall Luce Pontotoc Ada Chamber of Commerce Orville Snead Red Cross Ada

Wake driver of aious accident amputation reported

Jake Driver of 320 North Oak lost his right hand when an automatic shot in his hand discharged at Master Cleaners on Wes Sixth Street about ten oclock Wednesday night. He was with companions planning a Thanksgiving hunting trip and tried to demonstrate gun recoil when his hand slipped. The shell struck and was amputated just above the wrist at Breco hospital. Driver has worked for Johnsons Bakery for years.

Jake Driver North Oak Master Cleaners Wes' Sixth Street Driver Breco Hospital Johnson's Bakery

Four Tulsa men charged with coin counterfeiting

Federal charges of possession and passing counterfeit coins were filed today against S R Haliman Sanford Satterfield John Malcott and Jim Eaton. The men were arrested at Sand Springs Sunday by county officers who said they produced spurious twenty five cent pieces. Haliman pleaded guilty and the other three suspects pleaded not guilty. All four were held under bond.

Tulsa S. R. Haliman Sanford Satterfield John Malcott Jim Eaton Sand Springs Haliman

Fresh carbons large sheets for embroidery patterns Ada News

Ada News reports on fresh carbon sheets sized for embroidery and quilting transfers. The item highlights convenient large sheets intended to streamline pattern copying and stitching projects.

At Ada News

Greatest results for the aniong invested News Classified Ada

The notice highlights impressive outcomes tied to investments in Ada with strong gains and enhanced returns. It notes investor interest, potential market impact, and signals future opportunities within the Ada sector.

Aniong

Cardus Promises Relief for Weak Women

An advertisement urges women with run down health to try Cardus to build strength and ease small symptoms. It claims nourishment improves natural processes and reduces painful nagging symptoms rather than relying on temporary pills.

Markets at a Glance in New York and Chicago

Stocks were heavy and the market dull on reaction. Bonds easy with rails far. Curb heavy and utilities drift lower. Cotton quiet with local and southern selling. Wheat steady in Chicago, firmness. Minneapolis reports improved foreign exchange. Corn easy amid December liquidation and ideal weather husking. Cattle slow and steady to low. Hogs active and steady to higher.

New York Chicago Minneapolis New Orleans Stn Mareh Sean É

Market Slips From Morning Rally On Broad Stock Decline

Stocks fell to the day’s lows in active trading on November 3 as major leaders slipped about 1 point. Early gains from short covering faded after a British pound boost, with Union Pacific, Santa Fe and New York Central among notable decliners. U S steel preferred weakened over 3 points while copper issues stayed steady amid mixed results across major names.

New York Union Pacific Santa Fe New York Central Pennsylvania Southern Pacific U. S. Steel Steel Common American Tobacco Safeway International Business Machines United Aircraft DuPont Corn Products American Can Anaconda Kennecott

Livestock Markets Mixed as Hogs Cattle and Sheep Show Varied Trends

OKLAHOMA CITY and KANSAS CITY report market activity with hogs and calves steady to higher on limited demand, cattle generally steady with some classes up to 5.00. sheep easing with top fed lambs around 5.10 and lighter lambs down from prior quotes, stockers and feeders active.

Associated Press Oklahoma City

Creamery Price Standings Reported With Varied Scores

Chicago bulletin lists butter and creamery specials with multiple scores and lots. Notes include 92 92 90 93 for various items and current receipts at 28 30. remarks on eyes and graded firsts, extras, and refrigerator items.

Chicago

Potatoes Move Steady On Northern Stocks In Chicago Market

Chicago November 30 reports show total US shipments 431, potatoes around steady on northern stock and weak on western stock. Wisconsin round whites few 1.75 to 2.00 per cwt, Idaho russets 1.15 to 1.20. market trading slow with moderate supplies.

Chicago Wisconsin Idaho

Poultry prices listed in Chicago market review

Navy. 36. Poultry live merchandise includes 46 trucks with hens 9 to 12 pounds and Leghorn hens and colored springs at 10. Rock spring 19 to 10.1 2 roosters 8. Turkeys 11 to 15. Ducks 9. Geese 4 a s Leghorn chickens.

Chicago Navy Colored Springs Rock Spring

Wheat Prices Rise on Bullish Wheat and Pound Signals

Chicago reports show wheat prices advancing on bullish factors from a stronger pound sterling and expected cuts in U S winter wheat acreage. Domestic conditions point to reduced yields. Corn and oats prices weakened sharply due to heavy liquidation with December corn near historic lows and oats at new lows.

Chicago United States Santa Fe

Unchanged provisions leave costs at seven cents

Unclear fragment notes that provisions stay at seven cents while another item drops to five to eight off, with no additional context or names available. The text provides no clear event, date, or parties involved beyond generic pricing references.

Commodity Prices and Cotton Market Snap

Chicago wheat shows no sales as of November 30 with new corn prices across several grades. New Orleans spot cotton closes steady 7 points down on November 20 with sales total 3,825 and receipts at 22 318.

Chicago New Orleans

Cotton market slips as hedge selling rises in New York

Early advances to 10 points in cotton faded as southern hedge selling and liquidation grew amid stock market weakness. Trade demand cooled and new buying lagged as traders waited on foreign debt developments and government policy toward agriculture. Marek moved to 6.023, then fell to 5.84, with around 2 p.m. quotes 6 to 12 points net lower.

New York Marek

Governor Pardons Colonel Miller of 101 Ranch

Oklahoma Governor W H Murray issues an executive military pardon for Colonel Zack Miller of the Miller 101 Ranch who was jailed for failure to pay alimony. The order directs Adjutant General Charles Barrett to enforce the pardon and cites alleged collusion between creditors and Judge Duval to ruin Miller.

Murray Oklahoma City W. H. Murray Zack Miller 101 Charles +. Barrett Miller Duval Margaret Blevins-Miller Claude Duval Kay County Charles F. Barrett Colonel Miller Victor Hugo Jean Val Jean Jeffries England Hes K. Meek L. H. Wentz

Rancher Miller battles creditors and alimony fight

The article recounts Colonel Miller's financial collapse amid oil and livestock downturns, his 101 Kaneh Wild West Show failure, and receivership actions at his White House ranch. It notes a Louisiana divorce appeal, a pending trial for alleged shotgun assault on the receiver's lawyers, and clemency secured by Gordon Hines.

Oklahoma Murray Court of Justice Miller National Capital White House Louisiana Louisiana Supreme Court Fred C. Clarke Wichita Kan Great White Mansion Western Museum and Co

Ada Pioneer Joe Biles Dies After Illness

Joe A. Biles a longtime Ada merchant and community pillar died at 1 40 am after several days of severe illness. Funeral services set for Saturday 10 am at First Methodist Church with interment in Rosdale Cemetery. Survived by wife Mrs Biles and son J Hugh Biles. He came to Ada 32 years ago helped shape business and social life. Born May 8 1861 in Cellin County Texas he moved to Ardmore in 1886 and married Fannie Strange in 1893. He lived at Thirteenth and Rennie Corner. Pallbearers include R W Simpson Tom Hope A K Thornton J B R Emory W N Mapes R E Blanks. Honorary pallbearers listed.

Joe A. Biles Ada Rosdale R. T. Blackburn Leslie G. Smyth Biles J. Hugh Biles Joe Biles Mr. Riles Cellin County Texas Ardmore Fannie Strange Kentucky Thirteenth and Rennie Rf. W. Simpson Simpson Criawell Funeral R. W. Simpson Tom Hope A. K. Thornton J. BR. Emory W. N. Mapes R. E. Blanks W. C. Duncan A. H. Constant Jonun Beard Jack Moore Bart Smith Ed Gwin Orville Snead Miles Grigsby Joe B. Cole E. C. Hunter R. W. Allen Charlie W. Floyd A. H. Chapman W. H. Ebey W. Hill

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