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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
6
In a rural store the townsfolk debate the local preacher Cal Hopkins and a courtship between Texie Colin and Sime Colin's daughter. A confrontation erupts between Jack Warhope and Belden over a bench by the spring, ending with a pistol clash and Warhope's intervention as townsfolk plan a river seining trip.
The party sails up the Wabash to Alpine island to haul a river fine with Counterman guiding the crew. The preacher and woodsman endure a rough start in ragged fishing garb while Jack Warhope freestyles through the water to free a snagged seine, and a hidden six gun is glimpsed as the scene ends.
Ada Chamber of Commerce shows significant activity in the year with a strong membership drive led by Roy I. Givens, a public water investigation, promotional posters for the College, and support for the Confederate Veterans Reunion. The organization also formed a Ladies Auxiliary, aided road projects, distributed thousands of magazines, handled $5,154.19 in membership income, and reduced debt by about $1,000 since November 1922.
The Stonewall school district reports a four year accredited high school with a new brick building and modern equipment. Sixty five students attend with high attendance, eight teachers including former East Central student Supt Gordon M Harré. The district boasts two competitive basketball teams, active literary societies, a debate team, and strong home economics and agriculture programs led by Ellnor Nelson and N B Benich.
Wilburn Capps, two year varsity man of the East Central Tigers, was elected field captain for the 1924 squad at a Thursday night banquet honoring the football team and East Central band. The election was unanimous with Capps delivering a short acceptance and predicting future success. Haskell McManus received honorary sweater recognition from Model Clothiers. Roy Stegall, all state center, spoke on the squad’s standing. Dick Simpson spoke for the band. The banquet occurred at the Harris hotel banquet room.
The Daily reports a strong start to the chamber membership drive with three committees adding several new names. The effort targets nonmembers from the past year and a few renewals, listing several participants from local businesses and professions.
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