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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1928

Page

5

Vanoss School And Community News Christmas Roundup

Rural Communities of Pontotoc County reports a busy holiday period with weddings Jno Abson and Bulah McGhee and Verda Walker and Roy Baker, many relatives visiting Ada Sulphur and Purcell, plus church events at Missionary Baptist and Eastern Star. Families relocate, students perform at program and a funeral for Grandma Norville is noted.

Vanoss Don Baird Bulah McGhee Dot McGhee Orville Abson Cecil Abson Eld. Teague Ada Templeman Verda Walker R. L. Walker Roy Baker P. A. Templeman Bill Payne Jack Jones Cuba Jones Mary Wilson MceCormick Jeff Farley Texas George Collins Mattie Collins Myrtle Roberts Virgil Norville Talmage Norville Owen Norville Iray Norville John Norville Joe Davis Dollie Hightower Huitt Santa Claus The Glee Club Lois Walker Porter Jones Sherman Stansberry Leman Hewitt Hartshorne R. H. Patterson Jno. Jones Seminole Adella Jones Emner Haskins Violet Nelson Alton Johnson Woodland J. J. Shaw Grandma Norville Oklahoma Arkansas Davis Union Purcell Maysville Norville Talmadge Norville Vaness Missionary Baptist Church Eld. P. A. Templeman George E. Tysum Hickory Clay Johnson Eastern Star Armory Lodge Royal Arch R. F. Crumley Helen Crumley Ross High School T. T. Strong Clovis N. M Alberta Bickel Denton Tex A. F. Bickel Vera Dowell Hominy Okla W. K. Bolson Oklahoma City J. L. Casenberry Little Son Coalgate Civic League Ed Thomas Raymond Laseman McClintock Clay Jones Ruby Hackworth Trey Williams J. F. Hooker Dallas Davie Murray John Berryman Memphis Jack Tyree O. S. Durham B. W. Weems Jennings Moyse Moore Clyde Haskins Buel Stark Clint Haskins Void Burnsed Yeager Loyd Wood Ode Frank L. D. Haskins Lella Haskins BE. H. Light Lanne Tom Moore Silvy Evans

First Real Flight by Orville Wright at Fort Myer

A detailed portrait of Orville Wright piloting the Wright brothers aeroplane at Fort Myer. The piece describes the launch setup on a rail track, the 1400 pound weight mechanism, the dual propellers, and Wright’s control of levers as the craft rises and lands gracefully. It emphasizes the machine’s wooden frame, minimal metal, and the gas engine with a five gallon fuel tank.

Orville Wright Fort Myer Missouri Fort Myer Parade Mr. Wright Wright Brothers U. S. Army Wright Wilbur Wright

Christmas program and community notes in Oakman

Week of Christmas plans include a tree and program on Monday night with help from boys and girls and a community Christmas fund for treats. Wedding bells report Noble Johnson and Dessie Crawford wed, with residents of Oakman and nearby towns attending.

Church Wanda Tommie Winn Purnie Lillard Artie Bell Stephens Wright Hart Berryman Ada Tyree Jim Berryman Roff John Berryman Estelline Texas Noble Johnson Dessie B. Crawford Rev. York Oakman Erskine Davenport Kiamichi Gussie Lillard Mary Davenport Erskine Davie Hyden Robert Rabon Sloan Estellene Texas John Hobbs Lee Walter Clayton J. F. Lillard May Harris Clayton May Bernard Johnson Joe Crawford Claud Carter O. U Wm. Carter Loretha Eppler Leona Collings Dorothy Lillard

Booze Smuggler Kills Officer at Border

El Paso Texas report says customs inspector Tom Morris was killed after lowering guard to aid a liquor runner asking for permission. The incident occurred on the Mexican border and leaves Morris dead.

Morris M. R. Rogers Fabens Texas Rogers Mexico Inspector Morris Wink Here John Northcutt George Helmer Northcutt Helmer Ranger Helmers Edgemont Ss. D EL Paso Tom Morris

Logan County Well Pinched After Strong Early Flow

Guthrie Oklahoma December 24. Logan county’s Shell Petroleum No 4 McCulley gusher remains pinched with tools jammed in the hole. A 1 2 inch choker cut flow. initial 12 hour output exceeded 3500 barrels and 24 hour total reached 6200 barrels, then 5200 barrels in the next 24 hours ending at 7 am due to heavy gas pressure halting tool removal.

Guthrie Okla Logan County Shell Petroleum Corporation McCulley

Greatest returns for the amount invested

Classified ad brief notes value for money in investments and deals. Highlights bold pricing and duration with emphasis on practical budget-friendly options. Includes offers and contact directions for readers seeking best-value purchases.

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