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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1934

Page

2

Rural Communities of Pontotoc County News Briefs

Ada area notes cover Christmas wishes and local visits. Reports include church programs, basketball games at Fitzhugh, school activities, and community greetings from Vanoss and Hickory Tey. Readers request more news from Laxton and praise efforts of the Stonewall League and local clubs.

Pontotoc County

Local Church Sees Busy Week with Song Service and Bible Study

A Thursday night singing drew a good crowd while Sunday night Bible study also drew attendees. The Sunday school program appears to be waning but may restart soon. Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Reddeck visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Phelps. Mr. and Mrs. Clif Russell welcomed a baby boy born Tuesday night. mother and child are doing well. Misses Donnia Mae and Jewel Lee Shutts visited Lela Kifer Sunday afternoon.

Emmitt Reddeck Jim Phelps Clif Russell Donnia Mae Jewel Lee Shutts Lela Kifer Huddleston Francis Davis Anna Lee West Jewel Lee Bertha West Ada Edna West Elige Williams Charlie Boxer Erma Kellogg J. F. Williams Roy West Dallas Lamb Otalene Iantha Rainbolt Effie Rainbolt Antlers Joe Hooser Billie Vera Frank Boxer Edna Jones Cedar Grove

Christmas program and church notes from Cedar Grove area

Long church roundup notes in a Cedar Grove district column recount Sunday school turnout at Hall s Hill and many home visits. It lists families visiting each other, upcoming Christmas events, pie suppers, a wedding, benched church renovations, and local prayers with references to Ada and Worstell.

Community Notes From Ada Area Visit Congregations

Regular services were held by D. Pendergraft of Ada with a large crowd. Visitors from Anadarko included Jack Sawyers and Art Davis to see Mrs. Burpo and the Odoms. B. F. Williams sold a store to Mr. and Mrs. Rose. Williams will move to Stonewall for his son Truman in Amarillo Texas. Local families welcomed new residents Mr. and Mrs. Brice Thompson from Lovelady.

D. Pendergraft Ada W. B. Hokett Stanley J. T. Brower Konawa Henry Odom Geo. McCoy Brice Thompson Lovelady Glen Lovelady Ahloso C. M. Sliger

Local Couples and Visitors Share Weekend News

Rev Grimes of Ada filled his regular appointment here Sunday and Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Malcolm Stegall spent Saturday night with Lovelace family of Latta. Kurman Park stayed with Artie Smith. Charles Brookey of Bristow visits relatives here. Mr and Mrs Johnnie Bedwell plan Christmas in Texas. Roy MacGalliard and Elois Wardlow of Frisco marry on Monday. Ed Clampitt made a business trip to Ada Monday.

Rev. Grimes Ada Malcolm Stegall Lovelace Latta Kurman Park Artie Smith Charles Brookey Bristow Johnnie Bedwell Texas Roy MacGalliard Elois Wardlow Frisco Lee Roy Matthews Bill Phillips Woodrow Phillips Glenn Phillips Velva Janet Robert Williams Lavern Baxter Percy Spears Shawnee Lee Peppers Tulsa Cedar Grove Ro "Lee George Foreshee Travis Curtis Allen Imogene Christina Bingham This Place Helen Petty Juanita Owens Fannie Baker Imogene Salters Wewoka Mrs. Clucks C. E. Thurman Mary Ann Dale Ruth Lawrence Miss Haines Marie Griffith Nadine Westernelt Jim Norman James Hoosier Roger Umphers Edna Thurman Marvin Jones Francis Baxter Webb

Barretts Return From Chickasha Visit

Rev. and Mrs. C. T. Barrett returned Thursday from Chickasha where he spent three weeks at his father’s bedside. Albert James family and Mrs. Elmore visited Fuller home Sunday afternoon. Lois Vanderpool joined the Barretts Sunday. J. C. and Pauline Craddock drove to Owl Creek Sunday. Santa Claus and companions visited school Friday afternoon with Mrs. Sam Cole among attendees.

C. T. Barrett Chickasha Albert James Elmore Fuller Home Lois Vanderpool Barrett J. C Pauline Craddock Owl Creek Santa Claus Sam Cole

Sunday School Attendance Grows in Lightning Ridge

The community invites all residents to attend Sunday sessions as new members move in. Mr and Mrs John Ray and their young son visited Mr and Mrs Fred Ray over the weekend. Mrs Dosson and Alfred visited Roff on Monday. Sam Clark of Ada visited Walter Vandergriff, and Earl McKeef stayed overnight with Dean Roberts in Vaness.

John Ray Fred Ray John Douglas Todd Ada J. A. Rhodes Dosson Alfred Roff Sam Clark Walter Vandergriff

Community Singers Spotlight at Maxwell Church

About 40 to 45 people attended the Maxwell gathering with singing at Mr. and Mrs. Tyrees home Sunday night. Next Sunday will feature a session at Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Cox's residence. Regular singing is planned for Maxwell each Tuesday night. The Norman and Sullivan families from Oklahoma City and Amarillo visited relatives, with plans for Christmas holidays. Several residents and guests were noted visiting local homes, with updates on school and health news.

Maxwell Od Tyrees Dewey Cox Hesley Norman Oklahoma City Texas Sullivan E. H. Light Haskins Summers Chapel Dorothy Cornell Lonnie Priestly Jim Boucher Mary Tyree Mary Barnett Ona Boucher Itta Hilton Zora Wilson Ada Hospital Cal Barnett Barnett Pearl Johnson Konawa Mary Buchanan Tom Carmichial C. A. Bar Christ R.S. Rutherford McDowell Tecumseh Glinnie Elmer Flatt F. A Charley Dick John Hamilton Eucha Okla F. E. Duncan Elgin Smith Bill Booth Rebee Elmer Duncan Kirk Duncan Grandpa Duncan S. E. Duncan

Community notes from Ada area families include visits and church updates

Mr and Mrs Leroy McDaniel and family visited her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Hughes. Many local residents attended the funeral of Winnie Faye Fisher in Ada. Grandparents and relatives visited and stayed with families in Pickett Gaar Corner and Ada. A new church house was completed and gas installed. Church services and Sunday school emphasized. Local trips to Oklahoma City Pauls Valley and Calvin are noted along with box supper proceeds and Santa’s visit.

Ada Ona Hughes Leroy McDaniel William Miller McDaniel Jess Mack Mr. Hughes Mr. Penehouse Hayes Velma Anglin Bro. Voss Dame Bro. Dame Sonny Murphy Adam Sam Pevehouse A. J. Deaton Everette Dame Leallen Hazel Ingram Leon Henry Glen Peck Vondel Alvis Lee Tom Hughes Winnie Faye Fisher Grandma Sutton Alford Sutton Pickett Grandma Parker Mae McDaniel Tucker McCracken L. L. Crockett Dora Parker Tommie Dave Dane Grandma Henry Myrtle Irwin Gaar Corner Grandma Robbins Henry Pevehouse Helen Frances Wanda Roy Cheat Oklahoma City Lois Parish Mrs. Isaacs Center Inetta London Lawrence London Ruby Dryden Geneva Isaacs Shirley Galey J. W. Low Hendrix Hayes Bill Hayes Lindsey Grandpa Hayes Gideon Arkansas

Peanut threshing hampered by rain in local district

Rain paused peanut threshing across the community this Tuesday morning. Several residents Visited relatives over the weekend including Alger Jones and Mrs. Ava Binkley. A school program is scheduled for Friday night and invites are extended to all.

Alger Jones Ahloso Mr. Jones W. H. Bandy Allie Lilley Happy Land S. S. Lilley Jimmie Caton Herman Crawford Oakman Ruby Lilley Ha Thorp Ava Binkley S. S. Lilly Ruby Ada Ernest Williamson Steedman Tom Williamson Ruby Wilson Evelyn Bandy Rachel Tharp

Christmas Program Prompts Community Invitation

Christmas shopping and meaning take center stage as the community invites all to a Sunday night program at the church house on December 23. The note also urges regular Sunday school attendance and records a series of local visits and attendees at various homes and events around Tecumseh and nearby areas.

Christmas Preparations Stir in Town

It notes everyone getting ready for Christmas. Mr and Mrs Dick McClure plan to visit Miss Mable Tyson. Loyd Bond spent Sunday night.

Dick McClure Mable Tyson Loyd Bond

A Letter To Santa Claus From Olen James

A 1934 letter from Olen James of Stratford Oklahoma requests Santa bring a little red wagon fireworks fruits and candy for himself and mentions his niece Bonnie Ruth and nephews Dale and Donald Lee Jones. The note closes with hope to see Santa soon and is signed Your friend Olen James.

Santa Claus Stratford Okla Bonnie Ruth Dale Donald Lee Jones Olen James

Local Girls Win at Maxwell and Center

The Ada area girls basketball team traveled to Maxwell Wednesday and won, then defeated Center Friday 21 to 9. The boys lost a close Byng Friday by 4, showing sportsmanship throughout the season.

Maxwell Byng Albert Brittain Ada Hightower Elmer Standridge Odis Roberts Herman Hood Grudith Thompson Lorene Crow Dollie Seaff Etta Hightower Cris Roberts Avril Thompson Ruby Hood Gradith Thompson O. E. Roberts

Christmas Tree and Program Friday Night at Local Place

A Christmas tree and program are planned for Friday night December 21 at the local place. Attendees are urged to bring a contribution. Several social visits are noted, including Miss Johnnie Smith with Lois Kerr and Irene McMeans with Celia Watson, plus family visits among Knox and Conway residents.

Rebee School Johnnie Smith Lois Kerr Stella Mae Rowe Florence Lee Brown Irene McMeans Sam Zearly Carl Riddle Conway Roy Kerr Knox Irene Oran Kerr Small Son Celia Watson

Family and neighbors gather for weekend visits

Sunday night guests at the Jess Standridge home include Norrell Lee Roy Valma Vinita and Ansil Hunt J C James Alleta Bare and Marie Standridge. Numerous relatives like Ray Parker and Dale Jones visit in addition to siblings and town residents enjoying church and social events.

Jess Standridge Norrell Lee Roy Valma Vinita Ansil Hunt J. C. James Alleta Bare Marie Standridge Ray Parker Dale Jones Walnut Grove Frank James Erma Lee MeedAlister Hush Zona Gearldine Elsie Brags Sadie Mae Bonnie Standridge

Local School News Highlights Activities And Sports

The report notes the junior Home Economics class cooking with progress and the high school starting cooking. basketball teams are undefeated in conference play with a Friday game against Centra lioma expected win. Community church programs for Christmas and several town visits are mentioned along with births, visits, and social news from Ada and Cedar Grove.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ada Weekly News Bill Sales Ruth Ales Velma M Russell Jess Jones Connie Bryant Ruby Allison Ernest Sinclair Sam Kifer Gladys Bowles Delia Little Julis Eeman Shutts Steedman School Treasury Laxton Jess Graves Herbert C. B. Mack Elizabeth Jim J. C. Craddock Franks Pauline J. C. Cradduck Monroe Richardson Fate Cradduck Earle Betty Richardson Addie B. Richardson H. M. Richardson Morgan Monroe Richardson and Sons Troy Sherril Segal Sorrell R. H Christ Ambassadors Fitzhugh Stonewall Clarence Billings Lorrce Betty K Myrtle Ester Lee Murphy Wayne Truitt Huch Claud Dorothy Fowler Alta Murphy Nell Truitt Melva Gibson Cora McLain Mabel Carroll Caroline Wooley LaNell McKay LaVern Lynch Hazel Miller Hazel Beck Maxx Chaddick Leon Puke Arba Ackrubby Kay Morris Harry Brown Crais Harper M. C. Jennings Doward Miller Mr. Duke Miss Shepheard Mr. Elliott Morris Harper Judy Hill Lorene Williams Virgie Halliday Chester Nix Methodist Atoka Coalgate Tupelo Stonewall League Pauline Amende Jess Adams Faye Lynch Budd Murphy Eugene Wilson Orville McNair Charley Wilson Lois Bryan Elnore Haskins Edna Mitchell J. A. Auten J. J. Shaw Clyde Walker Son J. W. Owens Howard Tilley Vaness Jack Owens Tommy Hunt Rachel Tilley G. M. Pitt Hickory Tey John McMeanis Baptist Church Jess Salone Santa Ben Smith Grady Jinks Arlene Salone Arlene Clary Lorena Duncan Cromwell Rev. McMeanis Leonard Etchison M. A. Mitchell Lee Elnar Donaghe Pauline Raggett Evelyn Clary Hall'’S Hill Oma Whisenhunt Ollie Whisenhunt Tomlinson Earnest Davis Raymond Misenheimer Birt Sutterfield Oscar Stockton Mable Miller Oliver H. L J. S. Curlee Fay Pendleton Earl Stewart A. Hennigan Haley Betty Lou Vandergriff Elmer Young Ottis Coffey Evans Tipton Jewell Frazier Everett Meeks May-Belle MecKeel Gilbert Tipton Lightning Ridge Evelyn Harris Maxine Jackson Union Hill Glenda Easley Son Jones Easley Quannah MacDonald Bud Horton Graden Teel Worstell E. A. Easley Johnnie Myers Cantrell Jones Lon Jones Evelyn Harrel Ruth Myers Hiram Jones Bruce Myers Chester Williams Pearline Rice Pauline Floyd Haskell Nance Raymond Stephenson Mildred Dunn Perline Rice Willie Myers Red Jones Luke Kilmore Russell Easley Lloyd Thurman Louis Rupe Alice Binion Calvin Dunn Harold Luther Horton Henry Dunn Grenda A. Easley Luke Gilmore Usine Rice Raymond Stephens Keith Moyers BE. A. Easley Maymie Cantrell Willie Graham Joyce Davis Quanna McDonald E. H. Easley Brook Haven Mae Stockton Willie Kite High Hill Mrs. Scott Dowel Nichols Cellie Nichols Leader Leona Sue Nichols George Rail Zebbie Cellie Leroy Nichols Stiff Snow Amarillo Ruben Stockton W. E. Haynes Lewis Old Virginia Papa Miss Mae Stockton H. G. Bailey K. W. Barnett Pauline Barnett Dorval Watts Joe Isaacs Laura Isaacs Eliza Brechen Delta Watts Ruth Sutton Hazle Watts Margaret Smith Wallace Sutton Jack Watts Lawson Watts Sadie Cox Mild Barnest Hampton Bill Berry Celia Barnett Dinsle Brechen Helen Brechen Mona Jean Carmichael Bobby Alice Harris Ouida Harris Elizabeth Isaacs Margarite Eddy Krieger Mrs. Bond Parish Chapel Lawrence London Bud Dryden Anita Snipes Belva Austell Stephens Clyde Bond Pleasant Hill Lester Pitts Johnson McGuffey Pauls Valley W. B. Beard Ray Sweet T. R. Choat Dora Choat Jack Hubbard G. L. Ivey Rov W. Bb. Beard Melvin Underhill Jim Kirkes Calvin Jim Ashley Carl Underhill Preston Lovett Jack Fussell Aubra Lovett Vance Minor Harvey Creager Rafe Jones Earl Duckworth Denny Bebeer Ayres Cora Welker Oberon Stewart Egypt Norene James Glenda Jack Jones George Gideon D. Hunt J. H. Bradley Alletta Bare Lorraine Riley Pauline Mann Vanoss Jeneal Horton Manley Brags Claudia Ayres al Prewitt Stonecipher Fort Cobb Cleve Stonecipher Birtie Jewell of Yeager
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