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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1937

Page

6

Remembering A L Fentem and Ada East Central legacy

Obituary notes A L Dad Fentem longtime Stonewall Ada and East Central schools educator touched thousands of students with a guiding hand. The column then surveys political wrangles over wage hour bills and international tensions, weighing Hoover’s presidency and speculative future. It closes with a reflective satire on editors and a Ada Pontotoc crowd awaiting Christmas shopping.

East Central A. L Dad” Fentem Stonewall Ada

A Lesson in Consecration and World-Striding Faith

The lesson centers on consecration as the path Paul took after his conversion, spreading the gospel despite hardship. It notes Paul’s influence among the praetorian guard and Nero’s palace, his cheerful endurance, and exhortations to Christians to remain steadfast. It also weighs political fears under the New Deal, U S defense posture toward Japan and China, and the global calamity Beijing’s era portends.

Christ Jesus Paul Rome Philippian Church Praetorian Guard Nero Europe

Ada Daily News Briefs Roundup of Visits Births and Travel

Read as Thursday and Friday items recount Ada area residents and visitors. Lucian Harris plans holiday visit to Ada from Tulsa. Dick Schwab of Houston recovering after emergency operation. Carl Fleet visits Ada en route to Oklahoma City for a sister’s illness. Claude D. Price funeral attendees listed. Births include Barbara Ann Braly and a son born December 16. Arthur Reed and Olive Branch trip update. Members of Weddle family visiting Ada kin. J Henry Collins travels to Mississippi after sister’s death. Reed family to spend Christmas in Phoenix.

Carl Fleet Kansas City Missouri Ada Oklahoma City J. Henry Collins Olive Branch Mississippi Jane Collier

Topeka Couple Visiting Ada Daughters Homes

Mr and Mrs W E Kittell of Topeka Kansas are visiting in the homes of their daughters Mrs W M Emanuel and Mrs Dennis Davis in Ada.

W. E. Kittell Topeka Kansas W. M. Emanuel Dennis Davis Ada

Mrs Otto Doner Visits Ada Relative This Weekend

Mrs Otto Doner of Sasakwa is spending the weekend in the home of her niece Mrs Paul Denny and Mr Denny in Ada.

Jack Conn Norman Mrs. Conn Clarence Massey Otto Doner Sasakwa Paul Denny Mr. Denny Ada

Miss Eloise Lamb to Visit Parents Over Holidays

Miss Eloise Lamb a student at Chillicothe Business College will arrive today to spend the Christmas holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Lamb east of the city.

Eloise Lamb Chillicothe Business College Henry Lamb

Earl Norman Jr Arrives Home for Christmas Visit

Earl Norman Jr a student at Washington and Lee University Lexington Virginia will arrive this evening to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Norman.

Earl Norman, Jr Washington and Lee University Lexington Virginia Mrs Earl Norman

Local Guests Visit Distant Relatives From Olney and Pittsburgh

Mr and Mrs Fred Clausner of 511 East Sixth Street host visitors including their daughter Mrs Audie Watson and her husband from Olney Texas along with nephew Donald Exel from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania for a family gathering at their home.

Fred Clausner East Sixth Street Audie Watson Watson Olney Texas Donald Exel Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Miss Tina Betts Visits San Diego for Christmas Holidays

Miss Tina Betts of East Central college faculty travels to San Diego California to be guest of relatives and friends during the Christmas holidays.

Tina Betts East Central College San Diego California

First caps awarded to student nurses at Wilson N Jones

Mr and Mrs C B Turner Mrs J L Barringer Bob Guest and Kathleen Raines attended the Wilson N Jones hospital presentation in Sherman Texas on Sunday where the first caps were given to student nurses Miss Dell Marie Turner daughter of Mr and Mrs Turner was in the class

C. B. Turner J. L. Barringer Bob Guest Kathleen Raines Sherman Texas Wilson N. Jones Hospital Dell Marie Turner

UT Memphis Medical Student Visits Family for Christmas

Harrell Webster a University of Tennessee Memphis medical student arrived Sunday to spend the Christmas holidays with his father Dr M M Webster and sister Miss Lucille Webster at their home.

Harrell Webster School of Medicine University of Tennessee At Memphis M. M. Webster Lucille Webster

Blankenship Couple Welcome Daughter in December

Mr and Mrs Edward BlankenShip announce the birth of a daughter south of the city on Sunday December 19 The mother is Cecilia Vail formerly.

Edward Blankenship Blankenship Cecile Vail

Christmas Guests Come From Nearby Colleges

Reverend and Mrs W L Blackburn host holiday visitors sons Arnold and Charles Arnold studies at Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Oberlin Ohio Charles attends University of Oklahoma and is due in Ada Wednesday from Tuesday’s Daily

W. L. Blackburn Arnold Charles Oberlin Conservatory of Music Oberlin Ohio University of Oklahoma Ada

Weatherford Family Spends Christmas in Texas

Mrs. Alton Weatherford and her children T. J. and Caroline Sue of Hobbs New Mexico are visiting Mrs. Weatherford's sister Mrs. Earl Hoppes and their mother Mrs. Ellis at 331 West Fourteenth Street during Christmas holidays.

Alton Weatherford T. J Caroline Sue Hobbs New Mexico Weatherford Earl Hoppes Ellis West Fourteenth Street

Eaves Family Plans Christmas Holiday Visit

Mrs Everett Eaves of Shreveport Louisiana visits her mother Mrs B C King and Ada over the Christmas season. Mr Eaves will arrive Wednesday to join the holiday visit.

Everett Eaves Shreveport Louisiana B. C. King Ada Mr. Eaves Mrs. Eaves

Walnut Hill Student Phyllis Delaney Visiting Home

Miss Phyllis Delaney a Walnut Hill School student near Boston Massachusetts is visiting in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W A Delaney Jr over the holidays.

Phyllis Delaney Walnut Hill School Boston Massachusetts W. A. Delaney, Jr

University of Oklahoma Student Visits Family for Christmas

Charles Wyatt a University of Oklahoma student will arrive Wednesday to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs T H Wyatt and other relatives and friends.

Charles Wyatt University of Oklahoma T. H. Wyatt

Martins to Spend Christmas in Russell Home

Mr and Mrs John W Martin and their son Russell of Douglas Arizona will arrive Wednesday night to spend the Christmas holidays in the home of Mrs Martin's parents Mr and Mrs J E Russell.

J. T. Reed South Johnston Phoenix Arizona Harold Divelbess Vivian Redford John W. Martin Son Russell Douglas

Mrs Chastain Heads to Heber Springs for Christmas Visit

Miss Carrie Chastain of 107 East Eighth street travels to Heber Springs Arkansas to spend the Christmas holidays with J L Mullins and family this week.

Carrie Chastain East Eighth Street Heber Springs Arkansas J. L. Mullins

Christmas Guests Visit Choate Home

Mr and Mrs Joe Choate west of the city will host Mrs Alice Jobe the mother in law and Mr and Mrs Fay Crooks with children Glennell Cole and Priscilla Fay as holiday guests for the season.

Joe Choate Mrs. Choate Alice Jobe Fay Crooks Glennell, Cole and Priscella Fay

Miss Pell Coker Visits Ada Relative for Christmas

Miss Pell Marie Coker of Oklahoma City, formerly of Ada, spends Christmas with her aunt Mrs. Jim Keltner and her husband in Ada.

Pell Marie Coker Oklahoma City Ada Jim Keltner Mr. Keltner

Miss Carolyn Wooley Visits Here for Christmas Holidays

Miss Carolyn Wooley, a student at Miami University in Oxford Ohio, has arrived to spend the Christmas holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs W W Woolley and other relatives and friends.

Carolyn Wooley Miami University Oxford Ohio Mrs. W. W. Woolley

Brother Of Panay Bombing Victim Enlists In Tulsa

In Tulsa on December 22 the report notes a brother of a Panay bombing victim seeking enlistment. The piece highlights personal loss and ongoing military service discussions within the family amid the era's conflicts.

Sailor Candidate Ensminger Seeks Navy Reenlistment

A man who identified as Charlie Ensminger from Avant Osage county, brother of Charles Lee Ensminger who died in the Panay sinking, tried to reenlist in the navy. Recruiting Officer C L Barnett said Ensminger claimed the Panay store keeper was his favorite brother and wished to serve in China in his stead.

Mer Charlie Ensminger Avant Osage County Charles Lee Ensminger Panay Navy C.L. Barnett Ensminger China

Parole Revoked for Tulsa County Robbery Convict

Oklahoma Governor Marland revoked the parole of Glidewell Brooks who was serving five years for armed robbery in Tulsa County. Brooks had served two years of his sentence before being paroled. The parole repeal followed information that Brooks was committed to a Texas penitentiary.

Oklahoma City Marland Glidewell Brooks Tulsa County Brooks Texas

When Women Need Cardui in Times of Distress

Advert headline promotes Cardui as a tonic for women with loss of appetite and digestive discomfort. It claims to increase nourishment and restore strength, reducing aches and nervousness as women feel better.

Cardui

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