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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1936
Page
5
Local families share dinners visits and moves as residents count changes in homes and friendships. Several families relocate entering or vacating residences while neighbors report illnesses and upcoming events including a funeral at Egypt.
The notes describe rain and cold causing Sunday school to be omitted. Many local residents visit relatives in Tupelo Stonewall Ada and Oklahoma City. A church program and quilts are highlighted, plus weddings and social calls. Community life centers on visits shoppings and church events with plans for next Sunday.
The Maxwell community reports visits and gatherings from Center to Ada with neighbors sharing illness, births, and losses. A baby girl born to the Martins arrives healthy. a toddler’s scalding accident ends fatally after hospital transport. a pie supper raises funds for the Christmas tree.
Suitable for all ages Galey residents plan a Sunday night gathering to organize a new community club. The event seeks to foster neighborly spirit and involve youth and seniors in programs for local benefit.
Moving, visits, and schooling fill local life as families host guests from Vaness Egypt and Ada. Basketball results favor Worstell boys while girls fall short. singing, preaching invites, and spelling hundreds highlight a busy week. Local movers include Berry Cantrell and Ruby Dryden guests. many attend FFA FHA banquet and a baby birthday party at the Sturdivants.
Miss Jewell Fussell was killed Saturday night in Ada when struck by a car. The funeral was held at Lightning Ridge with interment in Lightning Ridge Cemetery, attended by family and friends including her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Fussell and siblings.
E P Willis, 40, a Vaness area farmer, was found hanging from a barn rafter by hay wire and declared a death by own action. He left a widow and six children. Sheriff Clyde Kaiser and officials investigated noting his poor health and financial strain. His son and a daughter observed events leading to the discovery.
The East Central Alumni association board met in Ada to approve lower dues from 2.00 to 1.00 and reduce life memberships from 20 to 19. They planned officer elections during a district teachers meeting banquet at 6 p.m. and revived Old Grads Night with varied activities. The 14 directors met 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with luncheon at Aldridge hotel and will maintain headquarters at the Tulsa teachers meeting.
FHA representatives plan a housing clinic December 17 and 18 in Ada to outline costs between 1500 and 2100 for 4 room modern houses. Maj. Hugh Askew and Mrs Hallie McCartney will stay through the week starting December 14 to coordinate. A preliminary meeting for lumber dealers real estate men and loan agencies is set for December 16 at the Aldridge hotel at 730 p m to discuss a winter modernization campaign. Mrs McCartney visited Ada to arrange details.
Oklahoma City December 4. The state election board fixed 767 745 as the total votes cast in the November 3 general election for the measure. It reported 379 405 Yes votes for the amendment and the president race as the largest with 749 740 ballots. Roy Hayman and Early Dans remained hopeful for passage.
Ed Gillette a veteran oil man tied to early and later oil and gas ventures near Ada escaped serious injury when gas accumulated and released while he worked on a lease north of Ada. He was hurled about 20 feet through the air but revived by nearby workmen and landed on freshly plowed ground. He was bruised but not seriously hurt.
On a long march penguins vary their pace by tobogganing and sliding on their bellies to ease the trek and maintain energy during the journey.
Marcia Canfield, daughter of Philip Canfield, deals with gossip over Frank Kendrick’s disappearance following a hint of missing funds. She pursues him to Chicago to confront his failure to honor debts, meets John Waddell, and faces her own disillusionment as Kendrick flees, leaving questions about trust and purpose.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court vacated an award to J. M. Blancett of Ada from Pemberton Bakery. Blancett, who drove a bread truck, suffered an arm injury in a collision and claimed damages before the state industrial commission. The court ruled Blancett was not engaged in a hazardous occupation.
Newly completed dormitories at East Central Teachers college Ada and Southwestern Teachers college Weatherford will be formally accepted by the state board of education December 17. L Norman Duncan, secretary, announced. The board will meet in Ada on that date.
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