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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1934

Page

8

Ada Notables Enlist in Navy and Local Visits

Claude KE Hargrave and Willard Buskirk of Ada enlisted in the U S Navy through the Ardmore recruiting office and were sent to the San Diego training station. Miss Bee Fowler and Maretta Fowler of Tupelo visited Ada as guests. Bill House of Wellington Texas is in Ada to attend to business and visit friends, former Ada resident.

Vrem Daisy Claude KE. Hargrave Willard Buskirk Ada United States Navy Ardmore Naval Training Station San Diego Cal Miss Bee Fowler Maretta Fowler Tupelo

Don Dunaway in Ada on Magnolia Oil business

Don Dunaway of Oklahoma City is in Ada attending to business for Magnolia Oil Company.

Don Dunaway Oklahoma City Ada Magnolia Oil Company

Local Residents Share Holiday Plans for Christmas Break

Lindsey Smythe of 101 East Seventeenth will return Saturday from Tulsa after a week at school. Mrs. C A Galbreath of Tecumseh visits Mr and Mrs Harmon Ebey. The Ebeys and daughter Nancy plan a trip to Los Angeles for Christmas with Mr and Mrs W H Ebey and will return in the new year.

Lindsey Smythe East Seventeenth Tulsa C. A. Galbreath Tecumseh Harmon Ebey Nancy Los Angeles California Mr. Ebey W. H. Ebey

Local Briefs on Ada Area Visitors and Injury Update

Miss Patricia Haney daughter of Mrs Joseph A Walker south of city is slowly improving from accident injuries. Mr and Mrs J M Gwin arrived in Ada from San Francisco California Thursday to attend to business and visit for a few days. Bert Curlee of Allen was a business visitor in Ada Thursday.

Patricia Haney Joseph A. Walker City 3. M. Gwin Ada San Francisco Calif Bert Curlee Allen

Miss Delta Andrews Heads Home for Weekend

Miss Delta Andrews, a student at East Central State Teachers College, left this afternoon for her home in Clarita to spend the weekend.

Delta Andrews East Central State Teachers College Clarita

Bill Clark and Clifford Hurst Visit Ada Friends

Bill Clark and Clifford Hurst of Coalzate visited friends in Ada on Thursday for a social call.

Bill Clark Clifford Hurst Coalzate Ada

Birth of 8 12 pound son to Lonnie Williams family

Mr and Mrs Lonnie Williams announce the birth of a baby boy named Jimmie Dean born Thursday morning December 1. Rev Charles A Long visiting his brother in law W C Kale from 300 East Seventeenth on a one year leave of absence after 25 years as a missionary in Brazil. Long will preach at First Methodist Church Stonewall at 11 this Sunday.

Lonnie Williams South Johnston Jimmie Dean Charles A. Long Brazil W. C. Kale Kale East Seventeenth Long Oklahoma D. W. Yorx Altus Stonewall First Methodist Church

Out of town relatives attend funeral of Pr Brent s

Relatives and friends from Sherman Texas Oklahoma City Fort Worth and Amarillo attended the funeral of Pr T E Brents on Friday. Attendees Ms Kate Houghton Mrs Maud Pittman Miss Geraldine Lee Mr and Mrs W R Brents Mrs Nannie Turner and Mrs Sue FE Brents. Mrs Raymond Greer and Charles Clark plan to return Sunday from Amarillo Texas. Green family to host holidays in Sayre with C F Green.

Pr. T. E. ‘Brents Kate Houghton Sherman Tex Maud Pittman Marjorie Oklahoma City W. R. Brents Sherman, Tex Geraldine Lee Nannie Turner Fort Worth Sue FE. Brents Raymond Greer Charles Clark Amarillo Green W. L. Crownover fRiily C. F. Green Raymond Green Sayre

Miss Jewel Fairchild of Roff Visits Ada Friends

Miss Jewel Fairchild of Roff was a guest of friends in Ada Friday.

Miss Jewel Fairchild Roff Ada

Ada City Briefs Reflect Christmas Travel and Injury

Haskell Ford of Stanolind Pipeline is hospitalized in Ada for injuries suffered Friday night. Mrs. C. E. Qualls and granddaughter Donna Charlene Hutt man depart for Paris Tennessee to spend Christmas with Mrs. Qualls daughter Mrs. G. D. Ledbetter and Mr Ledbetter. Paul Kennerly, Stuart teacher, visits Ada for the weekend with friends.

Haskell Ford Stanolind Pipeline Company Ada Hospital C. E. Qualls Donna Charlene Huttman Paris Tenn Paul Kennerly Stuart Ada

Mrs Guinn Returns Home After Operation

Mrs. E A Guinn, who recently underwent an operation at Ada hospital, has been removed to her home at 60 West Eighth.

E. A. Guinn Ada Hospital West Eighth

Todd announce birth of son Paul Wayne

Mr and Mrs John S Todd announce the birth of a son on Saturday December 15. The baby has been named Paul Wayne.

John S. Todd Paul Wayne

Ada Resident Laselle Arrives From San Diego for Visit

B A Laselle formerly of Ada arrives in Ada from San Diego California to tend old interests and visit friends during a brief stay.

McKeowns Welcome Son Loren Ferris at Ada Hospital

Mr and Mrs Roy S McKeown announce the birth of a son Sunday morning at Ada hospital He has been named Loren Ferris Mr and Mrs G Merritt of Tupelo visited friends in Ada Saturday Miss Strene Revers of Marwell Oklahoma visited friends in Ada Saturday

Roy S. McKeown Ada Hospital Loren Ferris Marwell Okla Ada

Ada Visitor Notes and Illness at Breco Hospital

Mrs. John Sullivan and children of Amarillo Texas are visiting in Ada and Maxwell with relatives. A local resident H. S. Norman of Maxwell is ill at Breco hospital as the family spends the weekend with relatives and friends in the area.

John Sullivan Amarillo, Tex Ada Maxwell

Ada Hosts Weekend Visit From Tupelo And Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Joe Riddle and son Joe Don of Tupelo spent the week end in Ada with relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Edd Saller and daughter of Stonewall were guests of relatives in Ada Saturday.

Tupelo Ada Joe Riddle Joe Don Edd Saller Stonewall

Grady Miller Visits Ada After Allen Shopping

Grady Miller of Allen shopped and visited friends in Ada during a Tuesday trip. He spoke with local residents and ran errands in town before returning home.

Grady Miller Allen Ada

Harris Returns for Holiday Visit from Mercersburg

William G. Harris arrived in Ada Monday from Mercersburg Academy Pennsylvania to spend Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs John Jk Harris 911 S Broad way En route he visited friends in Chicago Kansas City and Oklahoma City

William G. Harris Ada Mercersburg Academy Mercersburg John Jk. Harris S. Broadway Chicago Kansas City Oklahoma City

Ada Social Notes Highlight Pauline Austell Visit

Miss Pauline Austell of Stonewall shopped and visited friends in Ada Monday. Floyd Keylor has returned to his home in Allen after several days visit in Ada with his paym ents.

Pauline Austell Stonewall Ada Floyd Keylor Allen

Christmas Visit by Ada Students from Columbia College

Miss Alice Kendall daughter of Mr and Mrs E G Kendall living at 1301 Ss Johnson and Miss Corinne Matthews daughter of Mr and Mrs M O Matthews south of city arrived in Ada Sunday from Columbia Missouri to spend the Christmas holidays. They are students at a Christian college for girls.

Alice Kendall E. G. Kendall Ss. Johnson Corrine Matthews M. O. Matthews City Ada Columbia Christian College For Girls

Local social notes from Ada and surrounding areas

W A Shank of Kilgore Texas arrived in Ada to tend oil interests. Beatrice Keener of Allen shopped and visited friends in Ada. Mr and Mrs John Keltner Jr announce the birth of daughter Phyllis Marie at Ada hospital Monday night. Mrs Eri K Higgins of Birmingham Alabama arrived in Ada for the holidays. Mrs Eric Means of Allen was in Ada Tuesday shopping and visiting. B A LaSelle, visiting Ada for oil work, leaves for San Diego. Mr and Mrs D N Shipman and daughters Ruby and Louise returned from Dublin Texas where Mrs Shipman’s mother is ill.

B. A. Laselle Ada San Diego Cal W. A. Shank Kilgore, Tex John Keltner Jr Ada _ hospital Phyllis Marie Eri. K. Higgins Birmingham Ala W. M. Mays Eric Means Allen Mrs D. N. Shipman Ruby and Louise Dublin Tex Mrs. Shipman

Ardmore Pairs Visit Ada During Christmas Holidays

Mrs Jack Treese and daughter Consuelo of Ardmore are spending the Christmas holidays in Ada with Mrs Haskell Ford, daughter of Mrs Treese, at 510 East Thirteenth.

Jack Treese Consuelo of Ardmore Ada

Maxwell man H. S. Norman improves after illness

H. S. Norman of Maxwell, previously seriously ill at Breco hospital, is reported improved.

H. S. Norman Maxwell Breco Hospital

Obituary of Mrs Lilly P Bevel at 421 North Oak

Mrs Lilly P Bevel 59 wife of G W Bevel died at home 421 North Oak Friday night at 1130 Funeral services were Saturday 2 pm at Asbury Methodist Church Rev Crammer officiating Burial in Rosedale Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home in charge Survived by G W Bevel a son Ellis a daughter Mrs J O Broaddus Holdenville mother Mrs M R Dalley two brothers F A and R Dalley and five grandchildren Jack White Susan White Ramona Mildred and Marguerite Bevel

Lilly P. Bevel G. W. Bevel North Oak Asbury Methodist Church Rev. Crammer Rosedale Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home Bevel Ellis J. O. Broaddus Holdenville M. R. Dalley F. A Mr R. Dalley Jack White Susan White Ramona Mildred Marguerite Bevel

Barbara Webster 3 Dies in Teague Texas

Barbara Webster three died Friday in a Teague Texas hospital. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Grady Webster formerly Miss Lois Heard of Ada. The Websters live in Buffalo Texas. Funeral services are today at 9 30 in Criswell Funeral Home chapel with Rev J C Curry officiating. Burial is in Rosedale Cemetery. She is survived by her parents and two brothers.

Barbara Webster Grady Webster Teacue Texas

Mrs Nola Twyman Dies in Canute Oklahoma

Mrs. Nola Twyman aged 70 died at a son's home in Canute Oklahoma Friday night. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. She leaves her husband G E Twyman and ten children, five daughters and eight sons. Two daughters Bertha Stephens and Mary Richardson live in Ada. The Twymans formerly resided here.

Nola Twyman Canute Okla G. E. Twyman Bertha Stephens Mary Richardson Ada Twymans

Mrs. Mary Dodd Dies at 77 in Chickasha Home

Mrs. Mary Dodd, 77, died Saturday at the Chickasha home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Cranston D. Smith. Her passing marks a quiet end in a local family residence.

Mary Dodd Cranston D. Smith Chickasha

Mrs Stone Dies at 77 in Home of Son Sam Little

Mrs Stone aged 77 died this morning at 4 55 at the home of her son Sam Little 712 West Main Street Funeral services were planned for this afternoon at 3 from Criswell's funeral home led by Rev.

Mr. Stone Sam Little West Main Street Criswell

Attorney General Defines Voter Qualifications for Special Elections

Oklahoma City December 13 The eight point opinion by Attorney General King clarifies who may vote in public utilities bond elections. It covers property ownership tax receipts delinquency timing joint ownership stock ownership and treasurer duties with two related rulings regarding authority to purchase judgments.

Oklahoma City King Roy White McIntosh George Fagin Oklahoma D. R. Rutherford Jackson County

Funeral Rites Held for Local Pastor Cronie

Cronie pastor of Asbury Methodist church officiated the rites. Burial followed at Rosedale cemetery. Surviving are sons Sam Little of Ada and Dan Little of Fort Worth Texas a sister Mrs Eda Needham of Fort Worth and several grandchildren.

Cronie Asbury Methodist Church Rosedale Cemetery Sam Little Ada Dan Little Fort Worth Texas Eda Needham

Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Morgan dies in Frisco

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Morgan of Fris co died early this morning. Funeral services were set for 2 o'clock this afternoon at Fris co cemetery with interment in Keith's Funeral chapel in charge. The parents and a brother survive.

R. T. Morgan Frisco Keith

Government says Oklahoma Texas benefit payments total heavy sums

The agricultural administration reported that through October 31 Oklahoma received 26 million in benefits and 4.9 million in processing taxes while Texas received 67 million in benefits and 14.6 million in taxes. Data breakdown shows cotton and wheat values and tax refunds. The report notes Oklahoma and Texas share of population and income and their relative processing tax contributions.

Washington Agricultural Administration Oklahoma Texas

Farm Bureau closes meeting on New Deal criticism

The American Farm Bureau federation ends its 146th annual convention in Nashville with resolutions condemning federal relief and the NRA. David E. Lilienthal of TVA outlines rural electrification as key to boosting agriculture. Abbie Sargent of Bedford becomes first woman on the federation board, after leading the Associated Women of the Federation.

Nashville Tenn American Farm Bureau Federation Federal Relief Administration NRA New Deal David E. Lilienthal Tennessee Valley Authority TVA Abbie Sargent Bedford N. H Federation Associated Women of the Federation

Government Relief and Welfare Debate Echoes in Public Discourse

A fragment discusses government relief aimed at providing a living to recipients regardless of their work effort. The text questions whether aid should depend on actions or be unconditional, reflecting ongoing welfare policy debate.

East Central Coaches Honor 1934 Tiger Grid Team Banquet

East Central district coaches and senior players from the 1934 Tiger football team were feted Tuesday night at the Christian church by the East Central Teacher College faculty. Coach Mickey McBride and co captains John Axton and Elvin George were highlighted. visiting coaches from Murray A and M and several Oklahoma districts attended.

East Central The Christian Church East Central Teacher College Hugh Norris A. Linscheid Weet Mickeyv McBride Tiger John Axton Elvin George Bois d’ Arc Beames Murray A kGpevesage Murray Asgie Oklahoma Clark Hurd Stratford Jimmy LaRue Mounds Guy B. Dickerson Ada Ott Taylor Roff Ernest Walker Allen Frank Lucas St. Louis Tishomingo Henryetta Coastgate RS New Se

Cardinals Win AP Vote as Outstanding Team of 1934

The St Louis Cardinals featuring the Dean brothers win the 1934 Associated Press poll naming the year's outstanding team, edging Minnesota's undefeated Gophers in a two-team race. Bears and others trail with smaller vote totals as ballots numbered 109 experts.

Alan Gould Associated Press New York Dean Brothers Pug Lund Stan Kostka St. Louis Cardinals Dean Boys Minnesota Cardinals Deans Pepper Martin New York Yankees Giants Southern California A. P Gophers Pols St. Louis Chicago Bears New York Giants

City asks Tenth Street opened in Ada case

Ada asks the state to compel the Oklahoma City Ada and Atoka railroad to open Tenth street. The commission set a January 25 hearing in Oklahoma City after Ada requested Ada hearing. The petition notes crossing would intrude on the railway station water stand and several tracks in the yards.

Oklahoma City Ada Corporation Commission

Florida vegetable cupboard tests the winter chill

Jacksonville readers report sharp price hikes on green vegetables after Jack Frost raids. The coldest December on record damaged tender truck crops and caused a major loss, though no widespread shortage is noted. Housewives tighten budgets as prices jump 15 cents to a dollar per bushel.

Jacksonville Fla Florida Jack Frost Hubby Baby

Notable trio linked to governor elect

No. 5 Sam Sorreils of Poteau joins W. H. Mc Fadden of Ponca City and Dr. Ed A. Crisley of Memphis Tennessee, described as a personal friend of the governor elect.

Sam Sorreils Poteau W. H. McFadden Ponca City Ed A. Crisley Memphis, Tenn

Greatest returns for the amount invested

Classified ad highlights the best value options for investors seeking high returns on money spent. Advertisers promote cost effective opportunities with clear price points and potential profit outlooks.

Oil production gains across states as U S totals rise

Oklahoma crude output climbs from 454 800 to 487 050 barrels daily while Texas and eastern regions fall. California and Kansas post increases as Rocky Mountain area dips. week ending December 15 shows higher U S production with varied regional changes.

Tulsa Oklahoma United States The Oil and Gas Journal Texas East Texas California Kansas Michigan Rocky Mountain Oklahoma City State East West Texas North Central Texas Panhandle East Central Gulf Coast Southwest State of Texas North Louisiana Louisiana Arkansas Rocky Mountain Area

Farm Column Notes Cattle Purchase Quota

A Stillwater farm column notes a quota for buying breath-distressed cattle to address shortages. It outlines the effort to secure cattle for farmers and improve livestock holdings amid a need for replacement stock.

Stillwater

Planting Trees in Oklahoma Spruce Up for Spring

Walter Gosnell advises planning for spring planting at the Oklahoma A and M College Experiment Station Farm Stillwater. Soil condition, moisture, and timing govern success with spring and fall plantings for different soil types and rainfall patterns.

Gosnell Oklahoma Forest Service Oklahoma George R. Phillips State Forester Capitol Building Oklahoma City Phillips Stillwater Walter Gosnell Oklahoma A. and M. College Experiment Station Farm

Oklahoma City Market Summary Cattle Hogs Steady to Firm

Markets report in Oklahoma City on December 19 shows cattle and calves active and mostly steady across classes. Bulk steers sell 4.00 to 4.65, heavy calves 3.50 to 5.00, stockers scarce. hogs up 15 cents with packer top 6.25. native lambs up 25 cents to 7.25, bulk 6.25 to 6.50, culls 4.50 to 5.00.

Kansas City U. S. Dept. Agr Oklahoma City

Chicago Poultry Prices and Grades Report

Chicago poultry prices for live stock and dressed turkeys listed by grade and size. Hens, roosters, leghorn varieties, roasters, ducks and geese show price ranges from 4 1 2 to 19 per unit. Dressed turkeys remain firm with prices for young toms and hens and No 2.

Chicago Rock Springs

Butter and Eggs Prices Steady in Chicago Market

Butter totals 6 491 deals steady across grades with creamery specials at 29 1 2 to 30, extras 29, firsts 26 1 4 to 27, seconds 25 to 25 1 2, standards 28. Eggs 1 428 dozen steady with unchanged prices.

Chicago

Potatoes mixed notes bid in U.S. shipments

Chicago market summary reports 56 cents on track 235 total U S shipments 398 with weak demand and liberal supplies. Wisconsin round whites U S No 1 priced 71 2 to 77 1 2 with large sizes 80 to 85. Idaho russets U S No 1 1 50 to 1 55 with large sizes 1 57 1 2 to 60. Colorado red MecClures U S No 1 1 75 to 1 90, fine quality 2 00.

Chicago U. S Colorado

Grain futures dip as government report nears release

Chicago markets open with Holiday sentiment weighing on grain prices. Traders delay fresh ventures ahead of tomorrow's government report with first official acreage and condition figures on new winter wheat due. Wheat ends near lows, corn and oats slip, provisions steady to higher.

Chicago

Market Prices for Grains and Oats

Wheat No 3 red 1.01 1 2. corn old No 3 yellow 91. new No 3 yellow 90 3 4 to 91 1 2. No 4 white 96 97. oats No 2 white 55 5 8. No 3 white 54 3 8 to 95 1 4.

Cotton trading quiet with narrow price range

New York December reports quiet CLP cotton trading with limited offerings. Near month liquidation continues and switching to later deliveries. Futures closed steady to higher while spot middling stands at 12.75.

New York Des Mch. Ee

Spot cotton closes steady in New Orleans market

New Orleans on December 19 reports spot cotton closing steady with unchanged quotes. Sales reached 790 bales, low middling 12.12, middling 12.77, good middling 13.22. Receipts were 2,157 and stock 738,731.

New Orleans

Boundary line rumor brushes U.S. survey officials

Washington officials of the U S geodetic survey dismissed rumors that the Kansas Oklahoma boundary line was found three to six miles out of place. A final check is pending and adjustments, if any, usually measure only inches or feet. Rumors said several Kansas towns might belong to Oklahoma.

Washington U. S. Geodetic Survey Kansas-Oklahoma Kansas Coffeyville Baxter Springs Chetopa Caldwell Elkhart Kiowa Caney Arkansas City Liberal Oklahoma

Unusual Mountain Weather Brings Heavy Snow Across Region

A storm of blizzard strength and extreme temperatures sweeps the Rocky Mountain area. Denver reported five inches of snow the heaviest since January while western Nebraska saw blizzard conditions. Wheatland Wyoming endured over three hours of snowfall and Santa Fe New Mexico received four inches.

Denver Rocky Mountain Nebraska Wheatland Wyo New Mexico Santa Fe

Denny Car Wreck Near Lawrence Injures Mrs Denny

Mrs. L. G. Denny and her daughter Miss Fon Glyn crashed Monday afternoon when a rear wheel tire blew on loose gravel. The car rolled into a ditch but both escaped serious injury. Mrs. Denny remains confined to bed but expected to recover in a few days.

L. G. Denny Fon Glyn Lawrence

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