Ada City Religious Census Reveals 31 Denominations
A religious census in Ada found 6 289 church members with 65 percent completeness. Over 200 workers canvassed Ada starting last Sunday, listing 31 denominations and Baptists as the largest group, followed by Methodists, Christians, and several others, with 645 reporting no church preference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. McCauley
Baptist Church
Ada
McCauley
Adventists Eeibliei
Hec Acub
Mimian
Cnneties Baat
Lee At Christ
Neren
Free Will Baptista
International Bible Students
Shion Glenwood
Better Farming Association to run another contest this year
At a Thursday meeting of the Better Farming association directors and interested parties the group voted to continue the contest program. P A Norris will chair the finance committee to map out financing and set rules after a subsequent report and meeting. A A Lucas praised for leadership as acting secretary Orville Snead named acting secretary with potential permanent appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prameriday
Better Farming Association
P. A. Norris
J. A. Smith
A. A. Lucas
Mr. Lucas
J. B. Hill
Orville Snead
Highway system just grew says Oklahoma engineer
Oklahoma City February 10. C P Smith resident engineer of the state highway department at Talihina writes that the state road system evolved from a weak commission to a powerful body linking population centers with gravel brick and concrete. He notes the auto tax spurred growth, replacing wheel slow travel with modern highways and standardization across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Smith
Capitol
Fake holdup sparks police furor and relief for two men
A transient staged a fake holdup near the city depot on Friday night causing a citywide riot call. Two young men were arrested and later released after the transient admitted the ruse to secure a ride to another town. Mayor Somer Jones ordered a severe reprimand the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somer Jones
Jones
Oklahoma City Livestock Market Report February 10
Oklahoma City market reports cattle 12 300 with uneven but steady tone. Early fed steers 8.25 to 9.50 with top 9.00 for yearlings. Cows 4.75 to 5.50. yearling heifers 8.00 to 9.00. heavy cattle 5.50 to 7.50. vealers 8.50 to 10.00. hogs 400 steady at noon with best butcher hogs 12.40 to 12.60 and 12.00 to 12.35 for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Chilcutt Honored by Grand Commandery of Oklahoma
L S Chilcutt former eminent commander of Ada Commandery No 16 has been named inspector for Oklahoma City Commandery No 3 by Grand Commander Snyder Lester of Oklahoma The appointment honors his service to the Knights Templar in the state and recognizes his work at Ada where he served as Eminent Commander in 1924 and 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.S. Chilcutt
Ada Commandery No. 16
Oklahoma
Snyder Lester
Chilcutt
Oklahoma City Com
Mandery No. 3
Knights Templar
Ada Commandery
Ada
Atlantic Coast Storm Halts Travel and Claims Lives
New England reels from another blizzard as heavy snow and high seas disrupt trains and roads. A fishing schooner, Ralph Brown, ran ashore near Gloucester with six of 21 crew members accounted, three dead. Suburbs suffer isolation. Worcester schools close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
North Atlantic
Ralph Brown
Gloucester
Mass
Worcester
Three Die As Ralph Brown Schooner Aground In Blizzard
In Gloucester Massachusetts a blizzard drove the fishing schooner Ralph Brown ashore off Brier Neck. Three crew members perished while others, including the captain, were rescued but suffered exposure and cold. The dead were said to have returned to the vessel to retrieve belongings after it was washed near the shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mass
Ralph Brown
Brier Neck
Hore
Pontotoc County Auto Tag Licenses Rise Amid Tax Revenue
A. Mf. Sugg reports 4084 licensed cars in Pontotoc County this year, nearly 1000 more than year end projections and several hundred above expectations. Auto tax receipts amount to about 42000 dollars for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mf. Sugg
State Highway Commission
Pontotoc County
Sage
Ardmore Well Drill at 2924 Feet Opens Sector
Wirt Franklin drills at 2924 feet in section 22-2-3 near Ardmore. The operation proceeds as crews advance into the mineral-bearing area.
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Ardmore—Wirt Franklin
Future Generation to Lead Oklahoma Livestock Revival
Oklahoma aims to regain its livestock status as Thomas E. Wilson of Chicago plans to attend the Southwest American Livestock show starting February 14. He notes junior clubs are now raising stock for Oklahoma markets and prize money of about 10000 dollars will go to Oklahoma raised stock. Entry interest spans more than 60 counties with free admission and widespread civic and educational involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Thomas E. Wilson
Chicago
J. J. Gibson
Extension Department of
Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College
Gibson
Ed Galloway
Texas
Kansas
Commissioners View Plans for Erection of New Court House
County commissioners approve tentative plans for a brick and stone four story court house with basement, jail on the fourth floor, and multiple offices for sheriff, treasurer, clerk, and judges. Groundbreaking hoped for March 15 or April 1, occupancy by next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soqurt House
Court House
Fr. L. Butler
Hugh Dyer
Illinois Supreme Court Orders Gov Small to Account for Interest
The Illinois Supreme Court denied a rehearing and directed Governor Len Small to account for 1 100 000 dollars in interest alleged withheld during 1917 and 1918 while state treasurer. The court found that Small E C Curtis and W C Curtis withdrew over 30 million for investments. none of the interest was paid to the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ili
Supreme Court of Illinois
Len Small
Small
E. C. Curtis
W. C. Curtis
Hiust
Horace Mann Splits Games With Coalgate
The Horace Mann Horsemen defeated Coalgate 17 to 9 in the nightcap while the Horace Mann girls upset Coalgate 31 to 6. A capacity crowd of about 350 watched the doubleheader on the large court as Horace Mann avenged a prior loss and the girls showed grit against the tougher foes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Mann
Coalgate
Coalgate Boys
Rogters
Coalsgate
Pie Supper to Benefit Busy Bee Club at Lawrence
Lawrence Girls Domestic Science class plans a pie supper Saturday night to fund the Busy Bee club store. W C Gregory announces a play titled Men Not Wanted on the program for the same evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lawrence School
Busy Bee Club
W. C. Gregory
Warden of State Reformatory Dies From Poisoning
Dr. Geo A Waters warden of the Oklahoma State reformatory died suddenly in Granite from uraemic poisoning. He began his service in 1920, was relieved in 1923, then returned to lead the reformatory under Governor Trapp. He was known for progressive juvenile handling and will be buried in Pawnee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma State Reformatory
Waters
Robinson
Walton
Trapp
Reformatory
Pawnee
Ada Debaters Defeat Sulphur and Konawa Win Two Debates
The Ada high school debating team opened this year with two victories, defeating Sulphur High by 2 to 1 and sweeping Konawa with a unanimous decision. Team members are Miss Audrey Whitwell, Miss Edna Gray, and Clifford Petty, with coach Mr. German praising Konawa and noting Ada’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada High School
Sulphur High School
Ada
Konawa
German
Cooach
Kingston
Audrey Whitwell
Edna Gray
Clifford Petty
Senate Rejects White House Invite on Coal Strike
The Senate again rejected a proposal to ask President Coolidge to invite miners and operators to the White House to end the anthracite suspension. The vote was 43 to 38 in favor of the motion against consideration, after debate over Senator Robinsons plan for a federal board of industrial adjustments and action in committee.
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Washington
Senate
Coolidge
White House
Robinson
Arkansas
Federal Board of Industrial Adjustments
Committee On Education and Labor
Copeland
New York
Squealer in Booze Raid Ends Service Ends Murder Witness
New York reports Hans Furdmann once a key informer on the Dwyer liquor syndicate was shot in a hotel room after exposing the ring. He died January 28. his testimony would have hardened the special grand jury indictments against Dwyer and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hans Furd- Mann
Prohibition
William V. Dwyer
Dwyer
Buckner
Furdman
Oklahoma Farmers Urged Caution On Cotton Planting In 1926
Bristow Oklahoma February 8 Oklahoma farmers should not plant more cotton in 1926 than they can manage says John A Whitehurst president of the state board of agriculture. He urges small acreage with frequent cultivation and use of calcium arsenate if needed due to the boll weevil threat. He notes 1925 cotton value at 154 million dollars from 1 62 million bales and highlights county outputs including Caddo and Jackson. He adds warnings from a Louisiana station about weevils and urges diversification and increased oats and pastures to support livestock. He emphasizes improved pastures, soil building sweet clover, and cautious expansion of wheat and alfalfa in 1926.
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Bristow
Okla
Oklahoma
John A. Whitehurst
State Board of Agriculture
KVOO
Whitehurst
Texas
Mississippi
Caddo County
Jackson County
Tillman County
Caddo
United States
Tallulah
Sudan
Union
Washington Agreement Approved by Belgian Chamber
Brussels Feb 10 The chamber of deputies approved the Washington agreement funding Belgium war debt to the United States. The vote stood 75 to 9 with 15 absent and the measure moves forward for Senate consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brussels
Belgium
Chamber of Deputies
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Clark Estate
William A. Clark
Montana
Butte, Mont
Effie McWilliams
Clarksdale
Alma Hines
Orrick
Addie Miller
Denver
Clark
Atlantic Coast
State Reformatory
Sulphur
Word
Ada High
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