Miss Thelma Carr Returns From Ada Visit
Thelma Louise Carr of Oklahoma City returned home yesterday after a weekend in Ada visiting friends. She was accompanied home by Louise agann who will visit and shop in Oklahoma City for a few days. Word has been received of the death of Judge A F Pyeatt of Pauls Valley. Judge Pyeatt had influenza and died yesterday at 10 30 am. Funeral services are in Pauls Valley this afternoon. He was a pioneer resident of Center and an uncle of D S Love of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Louise Carr
Oklahoma City
Ada
Miss Carr
Miss Louise Againn
A. F.pyeatt
Pauls Valley
Judge Pyeatt
Center
D. S. Love
George Bowman Visits Ada From Rogers Arkansas
George Bowman of Rogers Arkansas spends a few days in Ada visiting friends. Bowman is a former Ada resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bowman
Rogers, Ark
Ada
Mr. Bowman
Ada Notes on Local Visits and A Texas Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Hugh Norris and family travel to Moscow Texas for the golden wedding anniversary of Mr Norris parents and will stay several days. Mrs Earl E Nichols and infant son of San Diego California arrive in Ada for a month as house guests of Mrs Maude Bledsoe and relatives. Mrs Nichols was formerly Miss Grace Bledsoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Norris
Moscow
Texas
Mr. Norris
Earl E. Nichols
San Diego
Cal
Ada
Nichols
Maude Bledsoe
Grace Bledsoe
Miss Estelle Duncan Visits Ada Relatives
Miss Estelle Duncan spent the week in Ada visiting her cousin Miss Louise Martin and other relatives and friends before returning home to Ardmere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Duncan
Ardmere
Ada
Hall Family Heads to Amarillo for Holidays Visit
Mr and Mrs Clifton Hall and their children traveled to Amarillo Texas this morning to spend the holidays with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Hall
Amarillo
Texas
Rinards Visit Ada for Christmas
Mr and Mrs John D Rinard arrived from Tustin California to spend Christmas with their daughter Mrs James M Thompson and her husband Mr Thompson. The Rinards are pioneer Ada residents who moved to California several years ago and have now returned for the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rinard
Tustin
Cal
James M. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Ada
California
Wyatt Couple Return From Chickasha Visit
Mr and Mrs T H Wyatt returned today from Chickasha where they stayed days as guests of Mrs Ann Henry and her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Wyatt
Chickasha
Mrs. Wyatt
Ann Henry
Lambert Brothers Welcome Harvey for Ada Visit
Harvey Lambert of Antlers arrives in Ada for a weekend visit with his brother Bucey Lambert. Harvey serves as district court clerk and has spent the past week attending district court in McAlester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Lambert
Antlers
Ada
Bucey Lambert
Harvey
McAlester
Ada Visitors Include Mrs Cessna Hardberger
Mrs Cessna Hardberger of Francis and her mother Mrs Bean were Ada visitors yesterday.
Bob Wasson Stricken by Rheumatism and Ill Health
Bob Wasson has been in poor health for several months and is confined to bed due to rheumatism. The article notes his inability to leave bed as his condition worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wasson
Mr and Mrs Ray Chance Return Home
Mr and Mrs Ray Chance have returned to their home in Smith Center Kansas after visiting Mrs Chance's parents Mr and Mrs Andy Chapman and family and other relatives in Sulphur Springs Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Chance
Smith Center
Kan
Dr Sam A McKeel Visits Daughter in Oklahoma City
Dr Sam A McKeel motored to Oklahoma City to visit his daughter Miss Grace who is receiving medical treatment there. If conditions permit Miss McKeel will accompany him to Ada for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam A. McKeel
Oklahoma City
Miss Grace
Miss McKeel
Ada
Ada Welcome For Wiss Pearl Montgomery Visit
Wiss Pearl Montgomery arrives in Ada this evening to spend the holiday season with her parents Mr and Mrs Granville Montgomery and other relatives and friends while teaching in the Okmulgee schools this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiss Pearl Montgomery
Okmulgee
Ada
Granville Montgomery
Miss Edna Peters to Spend Christmas in Ardmore
Miss Edna Peters visits Ardmore for the Christmas vacation as guest of her parents and friends. She is a student at East Central State Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Peters
Ardmore
Miss Peters
East Central State Teachers College
Ingram Family Visits Ada Guests of Swanns
Mrs. C. C. Ingram and her children arrived in Ada to visit Mrs. Ingram’s daughter Mrs. Joe P. Swann and Mr. Swann at 718 East Fifteenth street Henryetta was the origin of the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Ingram
Henryetta
Ada
Purdue student Curtis Allen visits Ada for holiday with family
Curtis Allen a Purdue University student in Lafayette Indiana arrived in Ada for a holiday visit with his mother Mrs Alta Binn Allen and friends during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Allen
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Ada
Alta Binn~ Allen
Christmas visits for East Central student and relatives
Miss Marguerite McKay, a student at East Central, spends Christmas holidays at her Stonewall home. Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Matthews of 723 South Rennie avenue host as house guests during the holidays, including Mrs. E. E. Matthews of Enid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite McKay
East Central
Stonewall
M. O. Matthews
South Rennie Avenue
Matthews
E. E. Matthews
Enid
Mrs Haney Leaves Ada After Visit With Brydias
Mrs Carrie M Haney returns to Lonrovia California after several days in Ada visiting her brothers Fred Brydia and T W Brydia and handling business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie M. Haney
Lonrovia
Calif
Ada
Fred Brydia
T. W. Brydia
Gregorys and Leliar Headed to Lone Wolf for Holidays
Mr. and Mrs W C Gregory of Lawrence and Mrs Roy Leliar of this city traveled to Lone Wolf on Saturday to spend the Christmas holidays.
Kitchells Return From Boston Texas Visit
Myr and Mrs. Jack Kitchell and their children have returned from Boston Texas after a short visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr
Jack Kitchell
Boston
Texas
Local Students and Visitors Arrive for Holiday Season
Roderick and George, sons who attend Rice Institute, cannot spend the holidays at home due to illness. Geneva Payne of Wapanooka visited Ada with relatives and friends. Miss Payne, a former East Central student, is now studying this year at the University of Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodrick
George
Rice Institute
Roderick
Geneva Payne
Wapanacke
Ada
Payne
East Central
University of Oklahoma
Death of Dorothy Pyeatt Otey of Pauls Valley
Notice reports the death of Mrs. Dorothy Pyeatt Otey in Pauls Valley on Saturday with funeral services held there. Her father, Judge Pyeatt, died last week of influenza and pneumonia was listed as the cause of Mrs. Otey’s death. She was well known across the state and had many Ada friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Pyeatt Otey
Pauls Valley
Ada Newsman Visits by San Angelo Oil Operator
Virgil Cottingham, an oil operator from San Angelo, is visiting Ada during Christmas as a guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Cottingham and other relatives. Cottingham is a former Ada resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Cottingham
San Angelo
Ada
J. D. Cottingham
Mr. Cottingham
Miss Ruth Bolen Returns Home For Holiday Season
Miss Ruth Bolen comes back from Nashville to her home for the holidays. She is a student at Peabody College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Bolen
Nashville
Peabody College
Watsons Ill With Influenza Daughter Lois Improves
A. T. Watson and his daughter Miss Lois are ill with influenza. Miss Lois has been sick for several days but is improving at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lois
Riddle Family Headed to Okmulgee for Christmas Visit
Mr and Mrs W R Riddle and sons Joe and Hansel depart today for Okmulgee to spend the Christmas holidays with relatives in a family trip noted in local news.
Floyds Spend Holidays with Stillwater Relative
Curtis Floyd and family of Tishomingo visit parents Mr and Mrs A Floyd as Herman Floyd attends A and M college at Stillwater during holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Floyd
Tishomingo
Herman Floyd
A. Ant M. College
Stillwater
Mrs
A. Floyd
Ada educator J. E. Hickman visits Cushing on business
J. E. Hickman former superintendent of Ada city schools traveled from Cushing on business today. He reports his work at Cushing moving most satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Hickman
Ada City
Cushing
Ada Pioneer W N Guest Visits City Today
Ada resident W N Guest, an early pioneer, was in the city today greeting longtime friends and reconnecting with the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Guest
Ada
Duvalls Visit. Stillwater Couple in Local Holiday Stop
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Duvall of Stillwater are spending the holidays with relatives here. Mrs. Duvall was Pontotoc county demonstration agent for 10 years and is now district agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Duvall
Stillwater
Maud Coach Don Reach Visits Ada During Holidays
Don Reach a Maud High School teacher and athletics coach spends Christmas in Ada visiting his mother Mrs Bat Reach and other relatives and friends during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Reach
Maud High School
Ada
Bat Reach
BurrisVisits Ada for Holiday Family Gathering
C T Burris of Salt Lake City Utah arrived in Ada to spend the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs A T Burris and his brother Jim Burris and Mrs Burris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Burris
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ada
A. T. Burris
Jim Burris
Mrs. Burris
Mrs Norris and son return to Ada from Roswell for Christmas
Mrs. P. A. Norris and her son John return to Ada from Roswell New Mexico for the holiday season. John has been seriously ill with pneumonia but is recovering and doing well after the trip.
Deputy returns with wanted man from El Paso
Deputy Sheriff Walter Ford brought Fred Hammond to town this morning. Hammond is said to be wanted here on a charge of wife desertion and other matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ford
el Paso
Texas
Fred Hammond
Burdens Return to Altus After Ada Christmas Visit
Mr and Mrs Steve Burden left for their Altus Oklahoma home after spending Christmas in Ada visiting Mrs Burdens Ada born Ruby Antie. W B Gay of 501 East Fourteenth street has been very ill for two months and rests fairly well today. Ollie Gay and Bill Gay of Bartlesville visited their father and other relatives here yesterday before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Burden
Altus
Oklahoma
Ada
Burden
J. B. Antie
East Fifth Street
Ruby Antie
W. B. Gay
East Fourteenth Street
Mr. Gay
Ollie Gay
Bill Gay
Bartlesville
Miss McKee Visits Ada During Holiday Break
Miss Frances McKee a teacher in Elk City is spending vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Roy C McKee at 606 East Main street Ada. She went to Ross today to see Miss Dorothy Crum ley and other friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances McKee
Elk City
Ada
Roy C. McKee
East Main Street
Miss McKee
Ross
Dorothy Crumley
Miss Catherine Griffith Visits Family for Christmas Break
Miss Catherine Griffith a Tucson Arizona teacher visits relatives and friends for the Christmas holidays. Miss Nadine Griffith a Seminole teacher is also home for the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Griffith
Tucson
Ariz
Nadine Griffith
Oklahoma City Zoning Upheld by Supreme Court
The Oklahoma Supreme Court held that City zoning laws are constitutional under House Bill 204 and upheld Oklahoma City ordinances. Justice Hefner wrote the opinion, affirming the district court as the appeal by funeral home operators Dawson and McKay was denied after rulings restricting operation in a residential district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Supreme Court
Robert A. Hefner
Oklahoma City District Court
J. J. Dawson
A. L. McKay
Supreme Court decisions list included in Muskogee filings
The court affirmed or remanded several cases across multiple counties. Notable actions include Susie Welch versus National Bank of Muskogee affirming possession of land, and the American Insurance Union versus M W Coward affirming a $1000 policy dispute. Other rulings involve tax resale, rental recoveries, and industrial commission appeals with mixed outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Susie Welch
Wolfe
National Bank of
Sinclair Pipeline Company
Industrial. Commission
Neal Fields
Industrial Commission
M. C. McQuinton
The
Sun Company
Oklahoma Supreme Court: burial association ruled as insurance group
The court affirmed Carter county district court and enjoined the Oklahoma Southwestern Burial Association of Ardmore from soliciting business or new contracts. Jess E. Reed, state insurance commissioner, had sought an injunction arguing the group is an insurance organization not complying with state laws. The association contends it is a benevolent organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
PA Corporation
State Supreme Court
Carter County
Oklahoma ‘Southwestern Burial Association of
Ardmore
Jess E. Reed
Burial Association
Millions Suffer With Influenza Across United States
Public health officials report preliminary influenza totals likely exceed one million nationwide for the holiday period. Week ending December 22 shows at least 770,160 cases in 22 states, with 154,082 documented that week and 103,743 the prior week. many reports incomplete due to holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Kansas
Maine
Montana
New Mexico
Illinois
New Jersey
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Iowa
Delaware
Connecticut
Oregon
Arizona
North Dakota
Utah
Florida
Texas
Louisiana
Missouri
South Dakota
Maryland
Utah Backs Ratification of Colorado River Compact
Jubilant Utah officials study amended measure as Boulder Dam progress continues. Coolidge signed the act for construction of a 165 million dollar dam at Black Canyon, with Las Vegas and Southern California celebrating, while Arizona opposes and Phoenix debates constitutional issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Boulder Dam
Utah
Arizona
Coolidge
California
Nevada
Colorado
New Mexico
Santa Fe
House
Las Vegas
Nev
Black Canyon
Boyd Parker
Christ Episcopal Church
Ira J. Earl
Mormon Church
Colorado River
C. S. Reynolds
American Legion
Phoenix
State Senate
George
Bolivia Delays Bolivian Paraguayan Conciliation Effort
Bolivia waits for a reply as Paraguay sends a favorable note to the Pan American conference conciliation committee seeking to ease the dispute. The 20 republics debate a treaty clause exempting internal disputes from compulsory arbitration with Colombia's Enrique Olaya advocating broader scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bolivia
Paraguay
Diez de Medina
Legation
Enrique Olaya
Colombia
United States
Mayor Foresees Great Southwest Growth From Imperial Valley Dam
E Cryer of Los Angeles hails the dam as the greatest internal improvement since the Panama Canal. The mayor says it will redeem Imperial Valley from floods and droughts and provide ample water for Southern California, promising prosperity and development across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Cryer
Los Angeles
Imperial Valley
California
Southwest
Grain and livestock market activity in Chicago and Oklahoma City
Activity in the Chicago corn and wheat markets shows a late rally with corn deliveries totaling 160 000 bushels and unsettled December contracts. Mixed wheat prices rise slightly while oats and other grains show minor gains. Oklahoma City livestock reports thin receipts with fat steers around 12 50, heifers near 10, stockers steady, and hogs 20 cents higher with bulk truckers around 8 25 to 8 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Oklahoma City
Kansas City Market Results for Dec 26
Cattle and calves seen steady to 25 cents lower with fed steers $12.00 to $16.00, yearlings $11.75 to $16.25, cows $8.00 to $10.25, vealers $8.50 to $13.50. Hogs top at $8.85 for 190 to 250 pounds, pigs $6.75 to $7.90, sows $7.25 to $8.19. Sheep mostly 25 to 35 cents higher, lambs up to $14.60, good to choice ewes and lambs $13.75 to $14.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Cotton Market Closes Steady After January Upturn
In New York on December 26 the cotton market ended with about 45 000 bales in January notices. Near months rallied as traders shifted to later deliveries while the overall tone remained steady. By 2 pm active months were 2 to 4 points higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cotton market slips after steady start in New Orleans
New Orleans reports a softer cotton session as many January delivery notices hit New York, prices down about one dollar per bale from the high. Midday and afternoon buying limited losses, lifting some quotes above the prior close. exports for the day totaled 8,229 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
New York
Cotton Market Quiet in New York and New Orleans Spot Quotes
In New York on December 26 spot cotton was quiet with middling at 20.55. In New Orleans the market closed quiet with sales of 981 bales and bid figures: low middling 17.87, middling 19.37, good middling 19.77. Receipts 263, stock 359,779.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Orleans
Spot Co Tton
Quiet
Undia
Meendree Dies During Kansas City Residence Death
Cc H McKendree brother of E H McKendree of East Seventeenth street died today at his Kansas City home. Body will be brought to Ada for burial. He was long associated with Merchant Evans company as a metals and babbit type dealer and manager of the Kansas City branch. Funeral details not yet available, expected Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. H. McKendree
East
Seventeenth Street
Kansas City
E. H. McKendree
Ada
McKendree
Merchant & Evans Company
Mills Wins Durant Prize On Prohibition Plan
Major Chester P. Mills of New York City wins the Durant $25,000 prize for his prohibition enforcement plan. A 15 year old from Palo Alto, Malcolm D. Almack, wins the $5,000 school prize. The pair join other recipients amid broader submissions from 23,239 plans and 64,000 suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herbert Hoover
William C. Duran
Chester P. Mills
New York City
Malcolm D. Almack
Palo Alto
Calif
Major Mills
Almack
Green Farms
Conn
Durant
Washington
Duran
Mills
F. Scott McBride
Anti-Saloon League
McBride
Bureau
Prohibition Service
Civil Service
Lowman
Hoover Receives Brazilian Gifts Aboard Utah
On the Utah bound for Key West from Brazil, Herbert Hoover and party celebrate Christmas with gifts including Brazilian Red Cross honors, engineering books, cigars, and a Rio Janeiro picture. Hoover’s Brazil visit ends with a grand farewell from Brasilia and a Hoover sweepstakes race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
China
Brazi
Brazilian Red Cross
American Red Cross
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Utah
Mr. Hoover
United States
Ambassador Morgan
Washington Luis
Jockey Club
Luis
Uta
Hoover Plans Attract Interest As Hoover Readies Return
The article outlines growing interest in Hoover’s post election plans including cabinet selections, congressional talks on farm relief and tariff revision, and the March 4 inauguration. It notes Washington committees preparing festivities and the press of rumors about a possible special session and cabinet choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Aera
Florida
Washington
South America
Mr. Hoover
Funeral for Uncle of Curtis Held Up
Funeral rites were held today for Noah E. Curtis uncle of Charles Curtis US senator and vice president elect. Curtis died yesterday at his son Frank Curtis’s home. A former Indian fighter, he served years at Fort Cobb Oklahoma, and leaves a daughter Mrs J W Mangold and another son H C Curtis of Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Oklahoma City
Noah E. Curtis
Charles Curtis
United States
Kansas
Frank Curtis
Fort Cobb
Oklo
J. W. Mangold
H. C. Curtis
Arkansas
Cement Worker Injured in Noon Plant Accident
John Southerland suffered severe injuries at a cement plant around noon when his left hand was caught in a belt and pulley, with a bolt striking his cheek and causing a painful bruise. He was freed and received medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Southerland
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Burial Corporation
West
Fiendsios
Osinnidiasaba
Oncetheaine Sehas Ayne
Earematiiliee
Meendree
Purcell
Patterson
B. M. Patterson
West Twelfth
Marlow
Okla
Buick Motor Company
Dover
Rio
U. Gs. S
Ames Herbert Hoover
Gatien
Key West
Pennsylvania
West Point
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