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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1923
Page
7
In a rural river scene Uncle Nick, Counterman, and Jack Warhope plan a muddy haul and tease a visiting preacher. The group debates nearby Grassy bar and Yaller branch while a slow river morning unfolds with talk of remarks for an upcoming festival.
Oklahoma City reports the World War flags from state troops are placed in the American Legion memorial hall. Eighteen colors and standards, including five with battle clasps from the 357th and 258th infantry of the 90th division, are displayed as a lasting tribute to those who served overseas and at home.
A Buckeye village school festival ends joyfully with ministerial blessing then erupts into tension as a drunken stranger forces his way to the punch table and threatens violence with a knife. Big Jack and Texie linger near the scene as Aunt Liza and others weigh the parson’s appeal.
The Willard school closed for holidays from Friday until January 2, 1924 after a Christmas program and trees. Eighth Grade observed Whittier Day marking the 116th birthday of the poet with readings from Snow Bound. Transfers include Miss Donna Belle Lee to Champaign and Miss Beatrice Craig to New Orleans. Girls Chorus performed at the Parent-Teacher meeting. fourth-graders edged boys in spelling by 50 points. Willard team beat Irving in a spelling contest by 35. Pupil list highlights those with 90 or better averages and perfect attendance since September.
In Moscow dated December 26, a report explains that seekers of concessions endure a long, patient, formal process. Foreigners face delays and bargaining culture as they apply through Little and Big Committees to the Soviet of People’s Commissars, with few American grants and numerous German concessions including a rail line and vast timber land.
Okmulgee county court overruled the motion to dismiss indictments against Fred Dennis former state bank commissioner John Cook and John Rebold officers of Guaranty State bank of Okmulgee. Indictments include bribery misconduct in office deposits for insolvent banks and perjury. Trial date to be set by Superior court judge Harry Swan after ruling.
The 64th and 343rd artillery units are featured in the case along with the 79th 80th and 142nd infantry regiments. The Oklahoma Department of the American Legion colors are also displayed. C B Dollarhide the hall custodian guards the flags.
Ralph Sparks and Miss Lillian Saterfield married Saturday at 5 pm at the Ada Baptist parsonage officiated by Rev. C. C. Morris. Only close friends attended as both couples plan to reside in Ada.
The marriage of E. G. Edwards of Illinois and Miss Rena Rucker of Roff was solemnized Saturday at 1 PM at the Baptist parsonage with Reverend Dee Morris officiating. The ring ceremony was used before the pastorate family. The couple will spend the holidays with the bride’s parents in Roff before moving to Illinois.
Poem recalls Christmas as a time to renew vitality. The speaker, W. White, hopes Yule Tide restores youth, seeing stockings, a glowing fire, and dancing shadows. The piece celebrates holiday cheer and Saint Nick.
Chicago officials announce a $1000 reward for the arrest of Leo Koretz the man linked to a 5 million dollar oil bubble swindle. No leads on his whereabouts after a two week search. Investigations reveal a long distance liaison with a woman in the days before his departure from Chicago.
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