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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1927

Page

2

Puzzling Maori like Phrase Baffles Doctor and Girl

A girl repeats a strange syllable phrase heard from her dying mother and the doctor tests a hypnotherapy approach. He instructs the girl to wait in another room and to respond only when called Perkins, while ordering guards to secure the apartment as footsteps approach.

Franka Fanenna Perkins Phelps Ashton Mr. Phelps Wilkins Will Meredith Jane Perkins Aol Oak Ridge Doctor MedAlister Atorney

Francis opens barber shop inPowell’s former location

The long list of local arrivals and visits shows Francis area residents and neighbors moving about. Mr Allred’s barber shop opens where Powells store once stood, with families like Reid, Maxwell, Bryant, and Krieger noted among ongoing social rounds and weekend activities.

Lola Beam Ada Hardwick Laura Bryant Hester Carr Turmer Hollis Sasakwa Carrie Hollis Boss Horn Marie Bryant Leona Krieger Forest Carr Hester Car Phillips Jim Martin Krieger Dee Krieger Oklahoma City Earl Hibdon Maud Hibdon Sawyer Davidson Laura Blanche Barnes Edna Bryant G. Duncan Gladys Green L. C. Heobis Ora Horn Green Jewell Spaulding H. A. Smith Verma Lloyd Jergins Myrtle Rader Ellan Jones A. Doner Otto Doner

Mayhue Funds Six New Tennis Courts at East Central

George Mayhue donation funds six concrete tennis courts at East Central State Teachers College. The $5,000 project covers backstops gates net posts and equipment across the south end of the campus from Francis Avenue to the eastern slope trees. Construction slated to begin soon with students and faculty welcoming the gift.

East Central State Teachers College Francis Avenue

Texas Elephant Tex Shot To Death After Rampage in Colton

A 112 year old elephant named Texas, owned by Honest Bill shows, was killed by artilleryman Ben McFarland after a 12 hour rampage in Colton. The animal had allegedly killed seventeen people and attacked cars, stockyards, and a parade before being brought down with ten rounds from a rifle.

Colton Texas Beast Albert McSarlin Ben McFarland North Broadway

Roff Cage Team Furnishes 15 Prospects For Season

Coach C E Schultz issued the call as 15 sturdy athletes reported for practice in Williamson West Virginia. Six former lettermen named Math ews Hall Taylor Crumley M Dixon and Cathey lead a group of raw recruits including Smith Dixon McAfee and Swink. Eight dead in Williamson boarding house fire. victims linked to murder trial in Mingo county were trapped when main stairs failed and rear exit was blocked.

C. E. Schultz L. Mathews Hall Taylor Crumley M. Dixon Cathey Smith C. Dixon McAfee Swink Rolf Cage Williamson W. Va Dingness Mingo County Elijah Wellman

Tiger Squad Faces Stiff Test From Centrahoma Visit

The Centrahoma squad travels to the local court on December 16 to test the Tigers’ cage skills under Clif ford Elliott, a former East Centralite. Coach Rice calls in Baby Tiger hopefuls as Ross junior cage team reports for duty. Newcomers Kitenens, E Etchieson, Parigh, Cates, Anderson, Kelly, Dixon and Johnston are named as prospects.

Centrahoma Invaders Clifford Elliott East

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