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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
3
Dail John H Kaiser of Sheridan Illinois visits Ada to see his parents and relatives. He grew up here before moving to Sheridan thirteen years ago and is now married with two children. Known locally as a great baseball player, he looks forward to reconnecting with Ada friends.
A News force member in Fort Worth met Mrs. Charles Gillispie once Miss Maygie Cannon of Ada. She is in a hospital preparing for an operation today and asked to be remembered to Ada friends.
Joe Guest a pioneer Ada businessman and his brother J L C Guest of Duncan were in the city today. Joe is traveling through western Texas and Oklahoma with Dallas serving as his headquarters.
Judge Leslie Maxey and his wife with their family visit Mrs. Maxey’s parents Mr and Mrs T E Cullins in the city for a few days. The couple has many friends here who are always glad to see them.
James Francisco and his family from Coffeyville Kansas visit Ada for a holiday trip with sister Miss Alice B Francisco. This marks Mr Francisco's first Ada visit and they travel with Miss Bess Francisco of Oswego Kansas to see relatives.
Mr and Mrs Paul Myers of 716 East Fourteenth celebrate the birth of their son Paul Jr weighing seven pounds born Tuesday November 24 in the family home.
Sunday Daily notes James Hatcher former Oklahoma Legion commander and Mrs. Chapman passing through Ada en route to visit Hatcher’s parents near Frisco.
A. L. Crabl, state high school inspector, attended the annual county teachers meeting here Thursday and Friday.
Miss Victoria Lyle the state rural school inspector attended the county teachers meeting here last week. Miss Jack Jones underwent an operation at Ada hospital Wednesday and is reported doing nicely. I Dew is in Ada hospital for treatment. Miss Dora Errie who underwent an operation recently at Ada hospital is reported improving. Miss Ruby Dew went home Wednesday after staying at Ada hospital.
B H Frick a noted Ada booster visited the city today on business matters. He now operates an ice cream factory in Corsicana Texas.
R G Graves a prominent Corsicana Texas banker and oil operator was in Ada attending to business matters today with several associates from the oil and financial sectors.
W. B. Hodgens and his family of Wister returned home last evening after spending Thanksgiving with Robert T. Williamson and family.
H. L. Norman a prominent Maxwell businessman spoke in Ada today noting cotton in his region is nearly exhausted and supply is very limited.
Tuesday’s Daily reports Mr. and Mrs. G W Satterfield relocating from Oklahoma City to Ada. He will serve as claim agent for the Frisco railroad in this territory after two years as assistant clerk for the supreme court. Also noted is Joe Harrington’s prolonged illness with little improvement.
Miss Sallie Claibourne left Monday afternoon for Oklahoma City to spend a few days then proceed to Cookeville Tennessee to visit her mother. She will be away a month or more. Rural residents say most cotton has been picked, while across the river in Seminole a large portion remains in the fields.
Joan Fitts and about 30 Southwest oil development leaders were in the party. An accident at the Jack Lloyd well injured Claude Sparks and Millard Ford with Sparks suffering injuries and Ford sustaining bruises.
The Pioneer club at Konawa lauds East Central entertainers in a letter to the teachers college. The missive says a recent program by the entertainers surpassed any Lyceum show they had in the past year.
Mr W W Spence and Miss Be atrice Branstetter were married Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the D C Crabtree home with Rev Lamb officiating. The couple left for Tuttle Oklahoma to spend Thanksgiving with the groom's father.
Classified notice highlights a general call to use the newspaper for buying renting selling and finding items or services. It emphasizes quick placement and broad visibility for readers seeking listings and inquiries.
L A Bral argues county bonds fund road building through gas tax revenue. He says better roads will attract eastern farmers, improve farms without raising taxes, and that courthouse bonds cost 80 cents per 5000 valuation while gas tax covers the rest. He urges informed votes and predicts broad farmer support.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Loman of Pecan Grove died this morning at 3 o'clock. The body was interred in Rosedale cemetery this afternoon.
Connie Orr aged 15 died Sunday at 2 am in a local hospital. Funeral services were held at Rosedale Cemetery Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. McCully. Orr lived in Coalgate and was the son of Mrs. G. A. Prince of that place.
Mrs. N. E. Howard aged 63 died Sunday in the Egypt community northwest of Ada. The body will be taken to Maysville for interment.
Miss Beulah Jones died this morning at 3 in a local hospital. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 3 at First Baptist Church with Rev. C. C. Morris officiating. Interment will follow in Rosedale cemetery. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Jones of 706 East Fourteenth street.
Over one hundred ten people died in automobile accidents across nine midwestern states last week. Chicago led with 28 fatalities followed by Michigan 22 and Illinois 20. The Cook County yearly total reached 724, a new high.
The editor appeals to subscribers to pay outstanding dues as the cotton crop nears completion. He notes the newspaper needs funds and asks readers to send in a dollar or two before year’s end to help cover costs.
Most farmers finish picking cotton in Rocky Chapel. Singing Sunday evening drew a large crowd. Many neighbors shared visits at long weekend gatherings. A pie supper Friday night entertained all. Several weddings occurred over the weekend while local church activities continued. Thanksgiving was celebrated with Christmas flair and Choctaw Gin at Ada promotes updated ginning.
Sunday night prayer meeting drew a good crowd. Families and neighbors from Ada, Stonewall, Frisco, Union Valley and nearby towns share meals, visits, and church events. A December 4 pie supper invites all, with multiple households visiting relatives and attending services in Frisco and Owl Creek areas.
A large crowd attended Sunday school and invited others to join next Sunday. Mrs. Mable Hartman and her two sons Claude and Henry, plus Miss Alma Dunn returning from Dallas, were among those noted. Several families visited relatives in Wynnewood and Bartlesville over the weekend.
Local residents attend visits and social calls as cotton harvest nears completion. A December 4 pie supper in Wilson invites all, while a long list of visitors from Jesse Foss Ada Stonewall and Shawnee share events and Thanksgiving gatherings.
Community gathering at J P Freeman's house after a Thursday night opossum hunt features attendees including Linnie and Ruby Odom Lena and Sallie Rucker Carrah and Malenda Hagler Jake Odom Bennie and Jesse Stephens Arlen and Ottis Hagler Bill Youther and Mr and Mrs W B Rucker The piece notes various visits marriages and travels around Laxton with local families and friends and ends with the news writer Freckles saying he will continue reporting next week.
Advertises a piano sale at the Factory Co-operative with W A Hill Music House located at 113 East Main in Ada Oklahoma on December 2. The notice emphasizes fine pianos and retail details.
Farmers in Blue Mound finish picking cotton and prepare to relocate. C. H. Dobson visited Stonewall on Saturday while I. Jones and wife went there on Tuesday. Hobart Hays traveled to Roff on Wednesday and J. A. Ashley was in Ada on Saturday. Joe Crisp also visited Roff Saturday afternoon. John Jordan and Miss Estella Jones, both residents, were married.
Report from Ada covers a Saturday wedding between two locals and a church service planned at Blue Mound the following weekend with J G Pittman of Pleasant Valley to preach. Reading notes show several local families sharing meals and visiting one another across Pleasant Valley Sunshine and nearby homes.
Elzie Warren and Miss Jewell Roberts of near Ada wed Monday evening at Mrs. Carson’s home 412 West Seventh with Rev. Mahaffey officiating. They will reside at Maxwell and friends extend best wishes for a long happy life together. Try a News Wear Ad for results.
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