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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
6
Brothers McCullem and Gregory host a revival at the city Baptist church with growing evening interest and Ada visitors at Sunday services. A regional bazaar by three area churches advertises Christmas gifts, while local residents attend events, shop in Ada, and report health notes and funerals.
The Stonewall Herald appears on Friday December 5 with wishes of peace and prosperity for the town. Local events include Honest Bill's show drawing crowds, a large parade, and steady business for merchants and eateries.
A Friday night event at Roff High School drew many sophomores and seniors who reported a good time. Community activity included Baptist church groups meeting in Sunday school rooms and several residents visiting relatives in town. Regular Baptist services were held Sunday morning.
Francis W A Baugh aged 86 a Confederate veteran and Civil War figure died last Wednesday morning. He lived in Francis as a longtime citizen and was active in the Church of Christ. His remains were laid to Cedar Grove cemetery after a long procession. Also reported are new Francis lodge A M and A F officers for the next year W J Lahue W M J L Salter S W Andy Faine J W H R Hochstrasse secretary and J W Baker treasurer. Oil drilling continues on section 19-5-7 and Oklahoma Pipe Line Co maintains a relay station with a large crew building houses and installing machinery. Police court records note only one drunk. Santa Claus season nears and schools continue with busier teachers and students amid mild weather and spring preparations.
A Sunday singing gathering in the Rebee area drew many from the Maxwell and surrounding communities. A gas light exploded causing burns to Jim Pannel though not life threatening. Others suffered minor injuries and local residents visited, with various travel and attendance notes recorded.
The Pickett pie supper raised 52 dollars 88 cents with Miss Velma Magee winning a cake for prettiest girl and Oliver Tracy named ugliest boy. Eena Fowler with pneumonia is missed in Sunday school as prayers rise for her return. Several social visits noted with Mr Tracy and Fra Nice time. William Palmer returns from Texas reports good western crops.
Turkeys have brought thousands of dollars to county breeders this fall. Many were raised and shipped from the county and hundreds were eaten locally, aided by prices not as high as two years ago but still worthwhile for raisers.
Ada visits and weekend gatherings mark social life in Union Hill and Center. Residents and guests include Miss Pearl Owens Eldo Whipple Lou Penad and many others with church events, sales, and a pie supper noted. A new Methodist preacher arrives and a Christmas sock social funds a church piano.
Miss Ola Colbert and Mr. Barker of Arizona wed at the bride’s parents home and live joyous to happiness. Ardmore visits and weekend gatherings fill the region as residents host relatives. School rounds include new library books and a traveling library from Oklahoma City.
Frisco reported Rev. Martin preached Sunday. The Den nis family daughter has been very sick but is improving. Silas Herion and wife moved from Slick Oklahoma to farm here next year. I T Hoggatt and family visited Rosa Leek at Ahbroso. E B Cochran of Ada looked after her farm here last week. Arthur Sallee left for Houston to visit relatives.
Walnut Grove reports large attendance and a well received sermon by Brother Stegall. Several residents and visitors attend church, family visits, and local events. notable items include Virgil Meeks ill with flu, Tom Roddy’s eye injury, and Gospel team arrival. Vanoss welcomes newcomers, reports local shopping, Christmas chatter, and school activities including a Hickory ball game result and a Music School with Fid P. Templeman at Texarkana trip.
Ada Oklahoma December 17 1924 a ten year old girl writes Santa asking for beads for herself a teddy bear for her little cousin Virginia Lee Burk candy oranges hair ribbon and a powder box in a festive holiday note.
An eight year old girl Lorene Crow writes to Santa Claus asking for a pair of clouds candy oranges and a powder box for Christmas. She signs the letter with her name.
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