City Briefs From Thursday’s Ada Daily
William Roach left for Rio Grande valley to settle near Brownsville. Jim and Mrs. Simpson of Allen shopped in the city yesterday. Sam Halmark of Lulu underwent an operation at Ada Hospital Wednesday. I Hodge and wife left for Brownsville to improve a bought farm. Mrs John Abies of Roff returned home from Ada Hospital Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Roach
Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville
Jim Simpson
Allen
City
Sam Halmark
Lulu
Ada
I. Hodge
Tex
John Abies
Roff
Ada Hospital
Formby and Waner Head to Seals Spring Camp
Minor Formby and Livya Waner departed for San Francisco to join the Seals spring training camp. They will report to the West Coast baseball team and begin preparations for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formby
Livya Waner
San Francisco
The
Seals
West Coast Baseball Aggregation
Oilmen Skirvin and Sancvach Headed for Kansas Tests
Co J Skirvin and Doc Sancvach left recently for western Kansas to drill one or more oil wells. They also plan to test a site or two in the Panhandle of Texas as part of their exploration efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. J. Skirvin
Doc Sancvach
Kansas
Panhandle
Texas
Gilbert to travel to Missouri to recruit steel plant
William Gilbert departs tonight to scout Missouri for a steel plant. He plans to bring Ada data on local natural resources. He cites sand ore fuel water and labor as available here to attract investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gilbert
Missouri
Ada
Mr. Gilbert
Ed Club of Stratford Shoppers Visit City
From Fewas's Dai'r the Mr and Mrs Ed Club of Stratford were seen shopping in the city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fewas
Dai’r
Mrs. Ed Club
Stratford
Mrs Ewing Called to Ada for Grandson Sickness
Mrs John Ewing of Hickory was summoned to Ada today due to illness of her grandson Lloyd Ewing Welch of 421 West Tenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ewing
Hickory
Ada
Lloyd Ewing Welch
West Tenth Street
Rancher G P Carney Tours Brownwood Area
G P Carney, a rancher long active near Brownwood Texas, visits the city reporting a severe drought condition in his home region and noting the present dryness there.
Sam McClure Visits His Daughter Estelle in Houston
Sam McClure of Houston visits his daughter Estelle. He was an early citizen of Roff and the first undersheriff of Pontotoc County when statehood arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam McClure
Houston
Estelle
Mr. AleClure
Roff
Pontotoc County
Staehood
Jeter and Pigs Held on Hijacking Charge in Indian Robbery Case
K Jeter and Jeff Pigs were held for district court after a preliminary hearing before Justice Joseph Anderson yesterday. Each defendant had bonds set at 1000 dollars, which were posted to secure liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Jeter
Jeff Pigs
District Court
Joseph Anderson
Blaze Destroys Barn Behind Frank Meaders Home
A small barn in the rear of Frank Meaders home on South Broadway was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. A quantity of hay inside the structure was also destroyed. A grass fire near the barn is believed to have spread to and enveloped the barn in flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Meaders
South Broadway
Jacksons Move to Wetumka for Future Home
Sunday notes report Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson leaving for Wetumka to establish a new home. Mrs D M Rogers travels to spend the weekend with her husband in Okmulgee. Sam Hallmark recovers well after an Ada hospital operation. Mrs Henry Post of Francis improves at Brees hospital. Daniels children return home to Frisco after Breco hospital confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Albert Jackson
Wetumka
D. M. Rogers
Okmulgee
L. T. Daniels
Frisco
Breco Hospital
Ada shoppers and visitors noted around town
Mr and Mrs Dee Williams of Alien shopped in Ada Saturday. Ed Brents of Holdenville visited relatives here yesterday. Mrs Leo Coleman spent several days in Tulsa. Hogan Montgomery returned from Dallas. Verna Graham left for Oklahoma City after visiting here. C R Cox and wife returned from the OEA meeting in Oklahoma City. Mrs Jess Wallace and Grace of Francis were in Ada Saturday. Mr Norman and daughter Evelyn of Maxwell were in the city. Mr and Mrs J H Jackson of Frisco shopped here. Mrs Capshi and daughters Addie and Wessie of Stratford visited Ada. Mrs Beavers of Maxwell spent the weekend with her mother in law. Lee Bonham, former East Central student and Fort Smits reporter, is visiting today. Ed Gwin suffered an appendicitis attack and was taken home. Mrs EC Hunter and daughter Moselle returned Sunday from Houston and other places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Bonham
East Central
Fort Smits
Texas visitors join Johnson family in Oklahoma City
Ben F. Johnson and family from Oklahoma City visit at Mrs. H. C. Thompson's home on Eastenteenth Street. Mrs. Thompson plans to stay about a week. Mrs. J. E. Wallace, Mrs. Minnie Sanford of Murfreesboro Tennessee, and Mrs. Tom House of Nashville Tennessee arrive to visit sister Mrs. R. E. Pitts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Jothnson
Oklahoma City
Mr. Johnson
H. C. Thompson
Eastenteenth Street
Mrs. Thompson
J. E. Wallace
Minnie Sanford
Murfreesboro, Tenn
Tom House
Nashville, Tenn
R. E. Pitts
Local residents visit in city yesterday
Miss Nora and Claudia Aldridge shopped in the city yesterday along with Mrs. Dave Williams of Tueple and Miss Jennie Wade of Frisco. Mrs. Charles Rothenberg of Stratford visited her sister-in law Mrs. Dan Thomas here yesterday. Mrs. John Eldridge and family of Stratford were in the city yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Stevenson were visitors in Stratford yesterday evening. Mrs. W. E. Black returned from a weekend with home folks at Coalgate. Leon Joseph of Coalgate transacted business in the city yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Nora
Claudia Aldridge
Jennie Wade
Frisco
Charles Rothenberg
Stratford
Dan Thomas
John Eldridge
City
H. A. Stevenson
W. E. Black
Coalgate
Leon Joseph
Hospital Entries Tie Allen and Roff Residents
Miss Alice Muse of Allen underwent an operation at Ada Hospital today. Mrs. E J Benton of Roff has entered Ada Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Muse
Allen
Ada Hospital
E. J. Benton
Roff
Sister of Mrs Don McKinley Seriously Ill At Home
Mrs Alice Smith rushed to her sister Mrs Don McKinley who lies seriously ill at her Swawnee home. Rev Morris and Blackburn departed this morning for Center to lead a class on the Life of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Smith
Don MckKinley
Swawnee
Morris
Blackburn
Center
of Christ
Merchant M C Wilson Returns From St Louis and Chicago
M C Wilson travels from St Louis and Chicago after purchasing goods for his Ada Duncan and Holdenville stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Wilson
St. Louis
Chicago
Ada, Duncan
Holdenville
Bart Smith and John Chapman Return From Rio Grande Valley Trip
Bart Smith and John Chapman completed a two week car journey to the Rio Grande Valley returning with stories of travel and exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Smith
John Chapman
Rio Grande Valley
Mrs Miller Returns Home From Patterson Visit
Mrs. M. J. Miller has been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W. H. Patterson and returned yesterday to her home in Okmulgee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Miller
W. H. Patterson
Okmulgee
Daughter of Mrs Wall Taken to Breco Hospital
The young daughter of Mrs. Dan Wall of East Fourteenth Street was hospitalized this morning with a severe pneumonia illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Wall
East Fourteenth Street
Breco Hospital
Mr and Mrs Reese Rickard Leave for Oklahoma City
Mr and Mrs Reese Rickard departed yesterday for Oklahoma City to establish a new home. Mr Rickard previously worked for the Oklahoma Gas and Electric company in Byne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Rickard
Oklahoma City
Mr. Rickard
The
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company
Byne
Norrell to Speak at Peabody Alumni Meeting
Byron Norrell left Monday afternoon for Nashville Tennessee to address the Peabody Teachers College alumni. His remarks will discuss the relationship of teachers and newspaper workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Norrell
Nashville, Tenn
Peabody Teachers College
Leon Joseph Visits Coalgate Resident in City
Leon Joseph of Coalgate is in the city today visiting friends and checking local services. He plans to meet residents and discuss community concerns during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Joseph
Coalgate
Local News Briefs From Kiowa and Dallas
Robert Wimbish left for Dallas at noon. James L. German departed for Kiowa to judge a debate between Hartshorne and Kiowa. Victor McKee, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Lehr, suffers influenza while Mrs. C. P. Lehr also has influenza at home on East Eighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wimbish
Dallas
Texas
Jas. L. German
Kiowa
Hartshorne
Victor McKee
C. P. Lehr
Shawnee Women Return From Visit and Hospital Report
Mrs. C. A. Canada of Shawnee returned home yesterday after visiting her sister Mrs. Belton Brady. Mrs. R. L. Gillock of 619 West Fourteenth street underwent a surgical operation at the Breco hospital yesterday and is reported doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Canada of
Shawnee
Belton Brady
R. L. Gillock
West Fourteenth Street
Breco Hospital
Oil Field Notes Mark Progress and New Wells Near Ada
The Lloyd well in section 6-3-7 has plugged back to the 1200 foot sand and is on the pump producing oil and water. Ed Gillett F J McFarland and Judge Kroeger plan several wells near Francis, starting in the southwest quarter of section 25 5 6 for gas to aid other drilling. The Howarth well in section 19 5 7 is at about 3400 feet. Bowles Bros and Smith drill in the southwest quarter of section 24 5 8 on the Butler farm near Allen. The operators, dubbed lucky wildcatters, moved field six miles north a year ago and are Ada residents with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
Ed Gillett
F.J. McFarland
Judge Kroeger
Oklahoma City
Francis
Howarth
Bowles Bros. and
Smith
Butler Farm
Allen
Lucky Wildcatters
Ada
Two Trainmen Dead In Oklahoma City Freight Wreck
A six inch oil well casing piece fell from a worker and caused a freight wreck near Kelleyville. Fireman Albert Corley and brakeman A. Cohl, both of Oklahoma City, were killed. Engineer George Westphall and Pruitt, the passenger engine engineer, were shaken but survived. Pruitt described the crash and rescue efforts while doctors reported burns not life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
St. Louis
Kelleyville
M. M. Sisson
Albert Corley
Hk. A. Cohl
George J. Westphall
Pruitt
Westphall
Corley
Cohl
Cole
Fruitt
Francis Bryants Hand Injury and Local News Updates
Francis M. C. Bryant, a freight conductor from Francis, injured his hand and Ree Akibiyant faces possible amputation at Sherman hospital. Charley Leubacher’s car stolen. police seek clues. Fire damaged a Canadian River Frisco bridge. Influenza remains widespread with many confined. School closed for teachers state meeting in Oklahoma City. Pump valve trouble at the pipeline station. Sharp Oans buys Cleveland property with carpenters at work. Meaders property sold to Charley Leuzader for home improvement. Baptist church meetings continue with Denton Gregory and Morris preaching. The gold wave spurs fear as business slows and demand for coal and wood rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. C. Bryant
Francis
Francis Red River
Ree Akibiyant
Sherman Hospital
Charley Leubacher
Frisco
Oklahoma City
Pipe Line
Sharp Oans
Cleveland
Meaders
Charley Leuzader
Leuzader
Baptist Church
Denton
Gregory
Morris
Death of L Rodke In Garvin County Paola funeral cortege
The Pauls Valley Democrat reports L Rodke's death and large funeral cortege in Garvin County with services in Paoli led by Rev. Frank B. McDowell. Survived by three sons Leo Dave Paul and two daughters Mrs A M Bailey and Wenonah Rodke. wife predeceased him. Burial in Paoli cemetery under Masonic auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Rodke
Pauls Valley
Paola
Garvin County
Paoli
Frank B. McDowell
First Presbyterian Church
Rodke
Benjamin Franklin
Leo
Dave
Paul
A. M. Bailey
Ada
Wenonah Rodke
Paul Valley
Trees on Memorial Lane to be Leased To Citizens of Ada
Committees from the Norman Howard post of the American Legion will sell Memorial Lane trees to Ada citizens. Trees along the route to Rosedale cemetery have been planted by legionnaires and will be maintained until mature. Gardner Braly oversees the sale drive and tree upkeep, with civic groups praising the beautification effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Howard Post
American Legion
Memorial Lane
Ada
Rosedale Cemetery
Legionnaires
Post
Legionnaire
Gardner Braly
Cemetery Road
House Wrecker’s Auto Wrecks His Own Home
Mrs. Ella Goldenberg was awarded alimony and counsel fees after testifying her husband Isa dore Goldenberg lent his car to other women while in Atlantic City. She learned a woman drove the car and had the driver arrested, exposing his alleged infidelity and financial misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Atlantic City
Ella Goldenberg
Isadore Goldenberg
Local school notes show health, improvements, and farming plans
Sickness remains common as several pupils return after mumps. A Parent Teachers Association health lecture by Miss Grisham of Ada entertained a good audience. A new incubator and poultry house improve the vocational agricultural program as they plan a White Leghorn flock. Laura Cleghorn remains ill with pneumonia. The district praises concrete walk improvements funded by the association with land and mixer support from Mr. Haines and Mr. Simmons. Farmers prep soil for planting while Sunday school grows. The winter hit boll weevil hard per entomologist notes. Vocational agriculture tests milk and cream from district cows to guide samples. Miller from Ada led a scout meeting last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Grisham
Ada
Vocational Agricultural Department
Laura Cleghorn
Morgan
Parent-Teachers Association
Haines
Simmons
Eligie Smith
Schuberts Hold Semi Monthly Music Club Meeting
The Schuberts' group met Thursday evening at the Christian church with good attendance. Members performed piano and vocal pieces while Mrs George Alvis lectured on musical history. Officers include Mrs Kathryn Pickus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Mwil
Ofrs
Bickle
Crumley
Jess
George Alvis
Econtivst
Senwerts
Satoibert
Kathryn Pick Us
Local Music Students Plan Southward Concert Tour
President Miag Kathryn Hamer secretary Mrs George Alvis supervisor. program committee includes Mrs Banard and Miss Tollie Crumley. Geneva Hearyman, former Ada student, gains status in normal work. Crumley daughters Miss Margaret Crumley and Miss Tollie Crumley study locally. Curtis Smith of O U composes after summer in Chicago. Valentines party hosted by Civic club Misses McKeel Montgomery Pickens. forty two attended with valentine writing and a contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miag
Kathryn Hamer
George Alvis
Banard
Tollie Crumley
Roff
Geneva Hearyman
Geneva
Ada
Margaret Crumley
Chicago
Lyceum
Pacific
Miss Crumley
R. P. Crumley
Miss Turner
Floy Banard
Hickory
McKeel, Montgomery and Pickens
Civic Club
Attorney General Seeks Injunction Over Oklahoma Penitentiary Shirts
George F. Short, the attorney general, sought a perpetual injunction in district court to prohibit the state board of affairs from enforcing a contract with the Cherokee Manufacturing Company of Chicago for manufacturing shirts at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Board of Affairs
Cherokee Manufactring Company of
Chicago
Oklahoma State Penitentiary
George F. Short
Cement coating applied to preserve New England tombstones
A thin cement coating is being applied to aging tombstones in New England to stabilize stones and slow weathering. Preservation teams note the treatment protects inscriptions while maintaining historical appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Hooper's Tetter-Rem Guaranteed for Skin Ailments
Sufferers of skin diseases are offered Hooper's Tetter-Rem with a positive guarantee of full satisfaction or money back. Claims include treatment for eczema tetter itch ringworm pimples salt rheum dandruff cracked hands poison ivy and other skin troubles. Liquid is non staining and germicidal priced 75c and 1.50 manufactured by Eucaline Medicine Co Dallas Texas sold and guaranteed by local dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooper
Eucalineedicine
Dallas
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. P. Carney
Brownwood
Sam Hallmark
Henry Post
Brees Hospital
Mrs. Dee Williams
Alien
Ed Brents
Leo Coleman
Tulsa
Hogan Montgomery
Verna Graham
C. R. Cox and
Jess Wallace
Grace of
Mr. Norman
Evelyn of Maxwell
J. H. Jackson of
Mrs. Beavers of
Maxwell
Mrs. Beavers
Ed Gwin
E. C. Hunter
Moselle
Hanteville
Ruth
Texas Points
Dave Williams
Tueple
Tragk
Ada Weekly News
State of Oklahom
Granada ON and Gas Company
Briar Hill Oil Company
A.J. Queen
R. Hubbell
Fred Sellars
A. T. Allison
Wiliam H. Bowers
J. H. Davisson
Deming Investment Company
Pontotee County
State of Oklahoma
Franada Cil & Gas Company
A. J. Queen
William H. Bowers
George Thomas Scroggins
Pearl Scrogains
State of
Oklahoma
Pearl] Scroggins
Franada Oil & Gas Company
A. J Queen
J. H. Davis
Ada Oklahoma
L. E. Franklin
B. H. Epperson
J. C. Counts
Citizens of
J. H. Holmes
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Domino
Minnestota Triumph
McAnally’s Grocery and Market
East Main Street
Gwin & Mays Prug
Haynes Hardware
Stonewall
Steedman
T. O. Dandridge
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