Tupelo Notes Highlights Local Visits and Games
James E. Wilsey of Ada visited Tupelo Monday while Homer Ethridge made a business trip to Coalgate Friday. Rev Grimes preached at the Methodist church and plans a meeting series this week. Tupelo basketball teams traveled to Francis and Stonewall with mixed results and upcoming games against Konawa and Allen. Local teachers organize a parent teachers club Thursday night at the Methodist church.
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Tupelo
James E. Wilsey
Ada
Homer Ethridge
Coalgate
Grimes
Methodist Church
Francis
Stonewall
Konawa
Allen Girls
Raymond Taylor
Clarence Worley
Clarita
Union Valley School On Roll At 184 With 14 In High School
Community notes report Union Valley OES enrollment sits at 184 students with 14 in the high school. A birthday party at Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Riddle featured music contests and progressive games in a pleasant gathering.
Center Youth Organize Christian Endeavor and Local Events
Center youths form a Christian Endeavor group with many showing interest and expecting success. Hunters returned Sunday with a pleasant outing. A Center singing class member group attended a singing convention in Vaness last Sunday. Mrs Myrtle Thomas and her son from Ada visited Center relatives. Albert and Miss Stella Medlecak spent late week at home. Isabelle Eddings spent the weekend at home. Pearl and Zana Perry, teachers in the Center school, visited Ada over the weekend. Mrs Ruth Byrd visited relatives here and left for Coalgate Saturday. Center high school boys lost to Ada Business College in size but won the second half for a 22 to 11 final score.
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Center
Hunters
Vaness
Myrtle Thomas
Ada
J. E. Sutherland
Albert
Stella Medlecak
Isabelle Eddings
Pearl
Zana Perry
Ruth Byrd
Coalgate
Okla
Ada Business College
mThe Business College
Revival Sermons Draw Strong Attendance in Roland Area
Rev Uriah Farthing Baptist missionary from Roland preached a series of sermons concluding Sunday night with good interest and attendance. Several pastors and locals including Rev H D Lee Alson Quint Hooks Rev C A Brock of Roff and others visited Ada and Roff on Saturday. Miles Conner Price Jackson H G Brents and Priest traveled to Roff while J M Crass moved to a newly bought farm in Laxton. Miles Conner continues road work as H G Brents goes to Rom on business.
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Uriah Farthing
Roland
H. D. Lee
Ada
Alson Quint Hooks
C. A. Brock
Roff
Laxton
Rev. Walker
Lightning Ridge
Pleasant Valley
Miles Conner
H. G. Brents
Rom
Local residents visit Ada. sermons draw large crowds
Bennie Thompson B J Downing J E Maddox and Mr Pennington traveled to Ada for a business trip while Rev Bill Bryden preached Saturday and Sunday night to large congregations. Miss Lillian Maddox stayed with Miss Ada Griffith Sunday and Miss Dora Pennington has been ill the past days. Ollie Wood Augusta Thompson and Della Eddings visited Jewell Isaacs Sunday. Irwen Dryden and wife went to Ada Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Thompson
B. J. Downing
J. E. Maddox
Mr. Pennington
Ada
Bill Bryden
Lillian Maddox
Ada Griffith
Dora Pennington
Ollie Wood
Augusta Thompson
Della Eddings
Jewell Isaacs
Irwen Dryden
Baptist Meeting Draws Large Local Attendance
AHLOSO Baptist gathering drew a large crowd for Saturday night, Sunday school, and Sunday night services. Numerous local residents visited and hosted guests from Fitzhugh and Ada High students spent weekends with family, while many others called on friends and shared meals during the weekend.
Union Hill Christmas Spirit Brightens Local Events
Mrs Rainoland improves from illness as Dovie Dessie and Orpheline Tilley attend Vaness singing convention. Vada Strong out nursing a scalded arm. Sunday school drew a small attentive crowd. Pie supper raised 25.56 with a pleasant time. Alma and Stella Medlock sang with brothers Albert and Lester. Jessie Keeling named best looking girl. Tom Golden, ugliest boy. Neighbors visited Mr and Mrs Joe Ward. George Atkinson stayed with them.
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Union Hill
Ramsey
Alma
Stella Medlock
Albert
Lester
Jessie Keeling
Tom Golden
Joe Ward
George Atkinson
Mrs. Ward
Community notes from Oakman region events
Fine weather and farm prep for next year. Colbert residents Mr. and Mrs. Clegg move to Kidwell farm near Oakman. Pie supper planned Wednesday. all invited. Miss Rhoda Stephens of Cedar Grove lives with uncle H. C. Stephens and attends Coachman High. Center school principal Mr. Medlock and basketball teams may visit for a Friday double header. Singing at H. C. Stephens home Sunday night. Virgil Hunt family moving to Hutchinson farm near Oakman. Rev. Caton to preach Saturday and Sunday. Saturday night services moved to 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Roberts to winter with daughter Mrs. Duvall of Oakman. Latta basketball teams did not come. Christmas party planned December 24. Riddies expect sugar plums from Santa. Theatre party for high school teachers hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lillard. guests listed. The group enjoyed viewing the Ada film Old Nest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clegg
Colbert
Kidwell
Oakman
Rhoda Stephens
Cedar Grove
H. C. Stephens
Coachman High School
Miss Rhodas
Medlock
Center School
Virgil Hunt
Vaness
Hutchinson Farm
Caton
Roberts
Duvall
Latta
Ted Lillard
Ada
Sunday School Contest Reports Red Side Victory
Large crowd heard race results after a Sunday school contest. The Red side led by a wide margin, with Ada and Colbert attendees noted. Ina Brumley visited home folks and attended a pie supper at Happy Land. Nannie Barnes made a brief trip home, and Mr and Mrs Mert Mobley welcomed a new baby girl.
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Omda
Ada
Colbert
Ina Brumley
Happy Land
Local notices report spoiled meat and new homes in town
W H Brumley faced bad luck as twenty five large joints from his recent kill spoiled. D Lane completed a 50 foot well at his new residence. Mr and Mrs Virgil Brumley moved one mile north of the schoolhouse. Mr and Mrs Ezra Fletcher of Tuttle Okla visit Mrs Ford. Misses Nannie Barnes Ina Bramley and Connie Clark dined with Mr and Mrs Lee Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Brumley
D. Lane
Virgil Brumley
Ezra Fletcher
Tuttle
Okla
Mrs. Ford
Nannie Barnes
Ina Brumley
Christmas funds drive at Happy Land school
Brother Ragland preached here last Sunday after Sunday school while County Supt. Floyd visited Monday. The school enjoyed his talk and a pre supper Friday night. Proceeds go toward Christmas presents for the tree. Winter arrives and hog killing continues in this vicinity, Ned reports.
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Happy Land
Brother Ragland
Floyd
Winter
Ned
Lovelady farmers begin new crop season amid community events
In Lovelady the farming season starts with good rains improving grain prospects. A busy week includes a well attended prayer meeting, Farmers Union gathering, and sermons by Rev. Paige and Rev. Matthews. Christmas revival plans, Sunday school strength, choir with new books, and local hog trading notes mark community activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovelady
Farmers’ Union
Paige
Rev. Matthews
Jessie
Miss Potter
Dina Lillard
Chris Pederson
Mr. Jones
J. L. Ross
Elmer Lillard
S. P. Taylor
Seph Lillard
Local News Briefs From Eagle Type
Al Nabors lost cattle during last week’s rain when lightning struck. Prof. John B. Blanchard left for Corsicana to become a geologist for an oil company. J. D. Hudson reports his five room residence at Rosedale is now complete and occupied. Sam Hughes residence and belongings in south Rofs were destroyed by a fire started by a defective cook stove last Saturday around 9 am, partly insured.
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al Nabors
John B. Blanchard
Corsicanna
J. D. Hudson
Rosedale
Sam Hughes
South Rofs
Allen Reese m aries Jewell Richardson in Allen
Allen Reese son of Mr and Mrs Joel Reese and Miss Jewell Richardson youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs D L Richardson all of Allen were married Sunday evening at the home of Allen s parents. A frame residence once owned by the Gilmores in south Allen burned Tuesday evening total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
Allen Reese
Joel Reese
Jewell Richardson
D. L. Richardson
Allen
Gilmores
Jim Robertson
Healdton
Okla
Grace Sanford
R. N. Cummings
Oklahoma City
Justice Court
W. E. Meade
A Plea for the Quail in Oklahoma
In Hickory Route 2 editor notes quail diet debate based on hunters claims about crops, discusses farmers’ views and entreats protection. G M Pitt advocates keeping quail safe, urges five year ban on December ruthless slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
Okla
Weekly News
R. C. Mitchell
Maxwell
Oklahoma
G. M. Pitt
District Court Sees New Civil Cases and One Criminal Charge
New district court cases include Sutherland Lumber Company vs. Robert E Brians and Zannie Brians and others with abstract judgments, and Oklahoma State Bank vs. L C Gray et al with abstract judgment. Foreclosure in Wissie E Carney vs Minnie Perry and Harrison Perry. Ada Iron and Metal Co vs James C Davis et al seeks money for goods lost in transit. Andrew Copeland charged with receiving stolen property and bound over for district court. One county court filing: Charley James charged with outraging public decency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland Lumber Company
Robert E. Brians
Zannie Brians
Harry H. Parsons
W. A. Barrett
Oklahoma State Bank
L. C. Gray
Wissie E. Carney
Minnie Perry
Harrison Perry
Ada Iron and Metal Company
James C. Davis
Andrew Copeland
J. R. Smith
Allen
Charley James
Ada High Girls Lose Hard Contested Game Away
Holdenville Oklahoma December 10 Ada high school girls basketball dropped a 27 to 14 decision to the local team in a tight contest. Ada had won earlier against Francis high school in a stubborn matchup while the local boys team also faced Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdenville
Ada High School
Ada Girls
Francis High School
New Concrete Mixer Arrives for Ada Street Paving
A concrete mixer and equipment were shipped to Ada for paving six blocks on North Mississippi avenue. I. E. Hanson holds the contract. work progresses rapidly as drainage and water mains are installed and grading begins. The mixer is on Katy tracks awaiting unload, with curbing over a block completed and concrete expected within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Mississippi Avenue
I. E. Hanson
Katy
Pontotoc Men Plead Guilty in Federal Booze Case
Pleas of guilty were entered in the U S district court at Chickasha by J C Foster and H H Hudson of Pontotoc County on liquor charges. Foster faced two Prohibition act violations, with sentences deferred by Judge R L Williams. Sheriff Bob Duncan testified as a witness but remained in Pontotoc pending use in two district cases. funding issues halted a special session. Mill Creek voters approved $50,000 for a waterworks system, 48 to 36. Wetumka postmaster W A Green appointed, succeeding J C Juryear who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Chickasha
J. C. Foster
H. H. Hudson
Pontotoc County
Foster
R. L. Williams
Bob Duncan
Wayne Wadlington
Pacific Four Power Treaty Signed in Washington
The four powers United States Great Britain France and Japan signed a new Pacific peace treaty in Washington with only plenipotentiaries present. The US ratification hinges on a Yap treaty reservation to be cleared by White House action and Senate review is expected soon. Senator La Follette criticized ratification citing risks and the text limits domestic questions.
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Washington
Pacific
United States
Great Britain
France
Japan
White House
Harding
Senate
League of Nations
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Teachers College Leader Attends Shawnee Red Rose Meeting
Personal Dr. A. Linscheid president of the Teachers College attended a Red Red Rose meeting at Shawnee last Saturday night and spoke at Lehigh last Sunday. Prof. R. R. Robinson served as judge in an oratorical meet in Mc Alester last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Linscheid
Teachers College
Shawnee
Lehigh
R. R. Robinson
McAlester
Miss Annie Saxon Visits Ada Staying Through Tuesday
Miss Annie Saxon from Roff shopped in Ada today and plans to stay in the city until Tuesday to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Saxon
Ada
Fire alarm sounded at Whit tier Bakery on West Main
Steam from the Whit tier Bakery on West Main street triggered a morning fire alarm. Nearby businesses reported excitement but no trouble resulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier Bakery
West Main Street
Francis woman wins turkey at theater contest
Mrs. J. P. Colvin of Francis won a large turkey in a theater contest held Monday evening at the American theater advancing a festive community event with prize drawing and local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Colvin
Francis
Holdenville Editor Luther Harrison Visits Ada
Luther Harrison editor of the Holdenville Democrat was a visitor in Ada on Monday describing his spontaneous tour and meetings with local residents and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Harrison
Holdenville
Ada
Pontotoc Man Sentenced In Prohibition Plea In Ada News
Tom Jones pleaded guilty in two prohibition cases in federal court at Chickasha. Judge R L Williams sentenced him to six months in Muskogee county jail, a ruling reported from Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Jones
Pontotoc County
Chickasha
R. L. Williams
Muskogee
Ada
Miss Vera Hoffer Withdrawn From Teachers College
Miss Vera Hoffer of the senior prep class has withdrawn from school and will move to Florida this week to make her home indicating a change in residence and education plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Hoffer
Teachers College
Florida
Family reunion brings Luther clan together after twenty years
A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Luther on Sunday. For the first time in twenty years all the children were present and gathered again about the family table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Luther
Luther couple return home from visit to town
W. S. Luther and his wife, who visited relatives here for several days, have returned to their Tulsa home. Luther said he has bought a farm at Queen, Arkansas, and plans to move there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Luther
Tulsa
Building Permit Issued for West Side Residence
A building permit is issued to B. H. Woolbright for constructing a residence in the West Side addition with an estimated cost of $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Woolbright
West Side Addition
City permits surge to threefold pace this month
City records show building permits issued in the first thirteen days at about three times last month. Five permits were issued totaling 8650 dollars. It is reported that considerable building is expected to begin this month or early in the new year.
Carthage Once Had World’s Largest Navy, Ancient City Legacy
The ancient city of Carthage was renowned for commanding the world’s largest navy in its era. Its maritime power underpinned trade, war, and regional influence across the Mediterranean.
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Carthage
Federal officers visit city to inspect new headquarters detachment
Col Patsy O Nea l of the federal national division and Lieut Col William S Keys of Wewoka were in the city yesterday and last night to inspect the new headquarters detachment. Officers of Battery F hosted them during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy O’neal
Federal National Division
William S. Keys
Wewoka
Means Sees Oil Boom Aid Allen Business
Dr. C. M. Means of Allen reports stronger business in Allen due to higher oil prices. He notes a new refinery under construction and anticipates better times ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Means
Allen
Roland family to spend winter in Edinburg Texas
Robert Roland and family, Minor Copeland and family and Henry Burrow plan to leave Ada soon for Edinburg Texas to spend the winter. The Rolands will winter on a ranch near Edinburg for Mrs Roland’s health and return to Ada about May 1. Homer T Carney will manage Mr Roland’s law office during their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Roland
Minor Copeland
Henry Burrow
Edinburg
Tex
Rolands
Put Under Peace Bond After Alleged Threat
Barney Selfridge was placed under a peace bond yesterday by Justice of the Peace H. J. Brown after an alleged threat to kill a local man. A charge of carrying a weapon was filed in justice court. The case is set for hearing before Judge Brown on December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Selfridge
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Brown
Justice Court
Brown
Chickasha Hosts State Grange Meeting and Banquet
Chickasha opens the annual State Grange meeting with delegates from across the state in attendance. After formal opening and committee appointments a brief business session was held. An elaborate entertainment program including a banquet at the Oklahoma College for Women is scheduled. The convention will close Thursday after officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicasha
State Grange
Chickasha
Oklahoma College For Women
New civil cases filed in district court include divorces foreclosures and judgments
In district court new civil actions include: Daggs vs Richardson for recovery and foreclosure. Annoatubby vs Annoatubby for divorce alimony and recovery. Green vs Walker abstract of judgment. Haney vs McAnaly and Shilling abstract of judgment. Huffman vs Huffman divorce. State Banking Board vs Greenman Greenman Barnes Brady Sarrels for foreclosure and attachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Sarah E. Daggs
Robert Richardson
Lizzie G
Lankford
C. F. Green
Olive P. Walker
N. B. Haney
A.wt. McAnaly
D. W. Shilling
Ona Huffman
Ansel Huffman
State Banking Board
A. A. Greenman
D. M. Greenman
J. T. Barnes
R. G. Brady
R. P. Sarrels
Foot binding ends in enlightened China
A historic shift ends the practice of foot binding among Chinese women, marking a move toward greater autonomy and modern ideals as society adopts more egalitarian norms. The change reflects broader social reforms influencing gender roles and tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
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