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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1929
Page
2
Miss Maurine Adams of Sherman Texas returned home this morning after spending the past week in and near Ada visiting relatives and friends.
Miss Laura Snedden of We woka returns home after spending Christmas with her brother L J Snedden and family in Ada where they recently moved to make their home.
Miss Sylvia Lea of Francis Oklahoma visiting Miss Irene Petty at 219 West 16th suffered severe burns to face and eyes when a blank pistol discharged last evening in an accidental shooting incident.
John White and family of Las Cruces New Mexico visit Mrs White's brother L E Franklin her mother and her sister Mrs L N Morris during a family visit in town.
Miss Fay Baker of Buckner Arkansas returns from visiting parents. She is with O. G. E. in this city. Miss Mary Lou Baker also of Buckner is associated with the MeThwaite Oil and Gas company.
Herman Enloe and Charlie Enloe, formerly of P scott Arizona, have gone back to Ada to visit their parents Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Enloe. They are former Ada residents and may settle here again.
T A Scott of Drumright is visiting friends and relatives here. Mr Scott was an early day citizen of Pontotoc County.
Miss Nell King Miss Imogene Hardin and Miss Maurine Stan returned to Oklahoma City after visiting Ada as guests of Miss Lucille Webster and attending the Oak Hills Country Club dance last night.
R m C Sehwab of the Tide Oil company returned to Tulsa this afternoon after a brief stay in Ada attending to company business and visiting friends.
Miss Lois Roberts had as her house guests over the Christmas holidays Miss Ruby Howell and Mr. Clifford Hays of Oklahoma City and Mr. Jack Aldridge of Wewoka. The young folks returned home Wednesday.
Miss Fay Ward and Lois Roberts traveled to Shawnee yesterday for a brief visit and short stay in the city.
Emmitt Vaughey, scout for Independent Oil, has returned home after spending Christmas in Fort Worth visiting his mother and sister. His headquarters are in town.
Mr and Mrs Everett Chapman stopped in Ada on Wednesday and Thursday while traveling from Midland Texas to their home in Okmulgee. They planned a visit in Shawnee before continuing.
Miss Hattie Lee Small of Tulsa arrives in Ada this evening to visit her grandmother and other relatives ill with influenza.
Miss Pauline Hill travels home to Guthrie after visiting Nell Norton and other relatives in Ada and spending time with relatives in Ardmore.
Miss Leona Graydon of Tulsa spends a weekend with friends in the city and plans to visit relatives near Allen before returning home.
Mrs Norah Overlender of Shaw nee died at her home on December 21 according to word received at the News office today. She is the mother of Mrs J F Green of this city.
Miss Susanne Holman a Tulsa schools teacher spends holidays with her mother and relatives. An East Central graduate, she plans seasonal gatherings and reunion events with friends.
Misses Pauline and Margaret Givens of Roff spent several days in Ada visiting their uncle Roy Givins and Mrs. Givins and their friends.
Ike Tarver of McAlester Oklahoma University student visited fraternity brothers in Adam last evening and attended the dance at the Oak Hills Country Club.
Dan Newman and Othell Newman of Shawnee attended a social gathering at the Try Club last evening, meeting fraternity brothers and other friends during the visit.
Miss Gertrude Marshall and Miss Irene Billups returned to Oklahoma City today after visiting Ada as house guests of Miss Lucille Webster at 123 West Sixteenth Street. They attended the bridge and dance held yesterday at the Oak Hills Country Club.
Miss Peggy Brinson of Henryetta is visiting Ada as a house guest of Mrs. Lloyd Rose and Mr. Rose at 321 North Center Avenue.
Miss Arkie Seawell, teaching in Bartlesville this year, spends the holiday vacation in Ada visiting her parents and other relatives.
Mrs. Joe Bentley a Tulsa school system teacher arrived in Ada for a holiday visit with her husband her mother Mrs Melissa Bills and other relatives and friends.
Dr. C. Morris pastor of the First Baptist church is in serious condition after another influenza relapse. Mrs. Morris and their twin daughters Miss Virginia and Miss Katherine are also ill with the flu.
Miss Madeline Seawell a teacher in Henryetta schools is visiting Ada with her parents and friends during the holidays.
Ardmore state oil and gas conservation officer Clyde Dyer arrived in Ada on Wednesday for a short visit with friends and to tend to business matters.
R. E. Hutchinson of Oklahoma City spent a portion of Wednesday and yesterday in Ada tending to business interests.
I S Hinshaw city superintendent of schools and his daughter Mary Margaret are ill with influenza at their home located at 820 East Eighth Street.
Mr and Mrs Fred Donoho and daughter Miss Glenn have returned from St Louis and other Missouri points where they visited their daughter and sister Miss Mary Beth and with other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Calvin Crey and Miss La Vern Driskill returned to Henryetta yesterday after spending the holiday in Ada visiting their parents Mr and Mrs E H Driskill at 412 East Fourteenth Street and friends. Both teach in the Henryetta schools.
Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Morris, previously stricken with influenza, show improvement yesterday. Dr. Morris remains critically ill after two relapses and is under care.
Lester Whitwell, principal of Stratford high school, returns from a visit with his parents Rev and Mrs E O Whitwell in McKinney Texas and visits here with his brother and friends for a few days. Mr Whitwell went to Oklahoma City this morning to visit others.
Charles Cunning returns to Ponca City today where he teaches. He is a holiday guest of his parents Mr and Mrs C E Cunning and other relatives.
Miss Grace McKeel returns to Oklahoma City after a holiday visit in Ada with her father Dr. Sam A. McKeel.
J. C. Holloway of West Second has recovered from influenza after a lingering illness and expects to be back on the job by the first.
Henry Rogers healthy again after influenza and returns to his Shawnee duties at his home address 201 North Johnston.
Truman Harrison, a senior law student at the University of Oklahoma, leaves today for the university after spending the holidays with his parents, Mr and Mrs Ed Harrison.
Miss Bonnie Ratcliffe of Oklahoma City is visiting Ada for the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Anna Ratcliffe.
Mrs G P Holland and her young son Darwin travel from Eagle Pass Texas to Ada to spend the holidays with Mrs Holland’s mother. The exact relation and location are noted but details are truncated in the report.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Garzis and their children came home last night after spending Christmas with relatives and friends in Hominy Oklahoma.
Mr and Mrs A M Stewart and child Ruby Boyd with Her schel Melton come back Friday from a brief trip to Cement Oklahoma where Mrs Stewart, maker of influenza illness, has been recovering at home.
Clint Myers of Oklahoma City is spending the weekend in Ada with relatives and friends, enjoying time away from home.
Rev. Bryan and family of Welch Oklahoma have returned home after visiting Mrs. Bryan's parents Mr. and Mrs. Smither of West Seventeenth Street. Rev. Bryan, a close friend of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Laseman, formerly served three years as pastor of the Methodist church at Roff.
Miss Denia McKee of East Main Street who has been very ill with influenza for several days is reported to be improving.
Miss Vera Laseman is able to be out again following a two weeks illness of the influenza, marking her return to daily activities.
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Laseman welcomed Reed Scott of Oklahoma City as their guest yesterday.
C. J. Laseman, supervisor of the state highway department, has returned to his home from a business trip in McAlester.
Mr and Mrs A A Dean former Stratford residents arrive in Ada to reside and plan to move in. Dean, an East Central graduate, will open the Whippet agency in Ada.
C. T. Burris travels back to Salt Lake City Utah following a holiday visit to Ada where he stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs A T Burris and his brother Jim Burris and Mrs Burris during Christmas.
Mr and Mrs Frank Potts return to their Boulder Colorado home after a holiday visit in Ada with Mr Potts relative. The note records a short travel update and location change for the Potts family.
The text notes relations including Mr and Mrs J C Potts and references Potts as a football coach at the university in Boulder.
Miss Ethel Sturdivant of Stev ens Ready to wear shop, ill for two weeks, shows improvement.
Miss Lucille Meaders daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Meaders is confined to her home at 800 East Seventeenth street by an attack of the influenza.
Miss Mable Vernon of Semionole returned to her home yesterday after a several day visit in Ada with relatives.
W. M. Emanuel traveled to Shawnee and points north to manage pending business matters.
Mrs L W Davidson of 617 St Rennie Avenue is able to be out today after illness with influenza. Mr Davidson remains confined to his home.
Mr and Mrs Fred Orr of 104 East Sixteenth Street have returned from a Christmas visit with relatives and friends in Dallas Texas. Mrs Orr has been ill with the flu since returning home.
Miss Glenn Donoho of 108 East Sixteenth Street remains confined to bed due to influenza after returning from a Christmas visit in Missouri.
Mrs. F. R. Laird continues very ill at her East Thirteenth street residence after several weeks of influenza. Her condition is reported as serious by family members seeking rest and care at home.
Mrs Joe Bentley will return to Tulsa tomorrow after spending several days visiting in Ada with her husband and mother. Mrs Bentley teaches in the Tulsa schools.
Miss Anna Lipstrue a Glennwood school teacher returns after spending Christmas in Sherman Texas with her mother Mrs Elizabeth Lips true.
Mrs Wilbur P Lee and her aunt Miss Emma Barton motored to Pauls Valley yesterday to visit relatives who are ill.
Mrs Doneghey is critically ill, suffering from an attack of the flu pneumonia and typhoid. The note records her serious condition and health concerns.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Meaders of 800 East Seventeenth Street have been very ill with influenza but are somewhat improved at this time.
John Fleet has recovered from a bout of flu after a few difficult days. Mr and Mrs Earl Sumner drove to Houston to join Mrs Sumner s brother Art Hardage in returning to Rice Institute.
Mrs W C Herring, who has been ill with the flu for several days, shows signs of improvement and is resting at home.
Miss Rena Philpott departed today for Holdenville to visit her sister and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Frank Goodwin of Denver and their family are visiting Mrs J C Lindsay the mother of Mrs Goodwin at 510 East Eighth Street.
Charles McGay was released from the smallpox quarantine after a period of isolation. The move follows medical clearance and underscores ongoing efforts to contain infectious disease in the community.
Miss Lola Miller of Oklahoma City returned to her home yesterday after spending the past several days in Ada visiting relatives.
Miss Cora Thompson of Shaw nee arrived in Ada yesterday for a week with Miss Clara Young and other friends. She plans to visit relatives near Allen before returning home.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brumley of the Homer community went to Seminole yesterday to be at the bedside of their daughter who is ill of pneumonia.
Mr and Mrs Bob Shawnee spend a weekend visit as guests of Mr and Mrs J J Riley of the Toasted Sandwich Shop during a social gathering in Shawnee.
Mr and Mrs J H Moses of Mc Curtain Oklahoma have sold their business and home and visit Ada with daughter Mrs J C Lindsay at 501 East Eighth street before moving to Ohio. Lindsay also hosts Mrs Ellen Grabfelder of Piqua Ohio sister of Moses and sister of the late Annie Oakley famed rifle shot.
Mrs. Nona Dempsey of Louisville Mississippi has been visiting her sister Mrs. A. A. Dean at 212 East Seventeenth Street for a week. She left this morning for Durant to visit relatives and friends before returning home.
Miss Lauciselle Dean of Los Angeles California visits Ada as guest of her parents Mr and Mrs A A Dean at 212 East Seventeenth Street during a family stay in town.
Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Russell and their family have returned from an extended trip. The article notes their travel highlights and mentions the names of local acquaintances they visited during the journey.
The Harris family attended a visit in Bartlesville and traveled to Hays and Wichita Kansas. Leon Harris leaves for Ames University Iowa to attend school for the rest of the year. Leon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Harris of Harris Decorating Company.
Alf Hardage departed Ada yesterday for Houston after a holiday visit with his sister Mrs. Earl Sumner and Mr. Sumner and friends. He is a student at Rice Institute.
Carl Browall son of Mrs. Mabel Browall left today for Ames Iowa where he attends school at Ames university. He spent the Christmas vacation visiting friends here.
George Kitchell returns to Rice Institute in Houston Texas after a holiday visit in Ada with his parents Mr and Mrs George Kitchell and friends.
Miss Mamie Sloan arrives home from San Antonio Texas after a weekend trip with her sisters Mrs Ted Hansen and Miss Jackie Sloan.
Mrs. T. B. Hatcher of Stonewall and her son Ben of Okmulgee left Thursday night for Gainesville Florida where they were summoned by the death of Mrs. Fritz Hatcher. The Hatchers are well known in Ada with Mr. Hatcher formerly connected with the local college.
A. M. Odom of Byars visited Ada Saturday night and returned to his home later in the evening.
Mrs. Byron Norrell is ill with influenza at her home on East Twelfth street. Mr. Norrell, previously very ill with the flu, shows some improvement after several days of illness.
After several days of illness from influenza, Miss Pearl Montgomery is able to be up again and about.
In a Granadacafe on the south side two men William Gunner McPadden and Hugh McGovern were killed by six shots fired by George Mahoney who was arrested after the melee. Witnesses say McGovern a former Capone associate and rival of Ralph Sheldon helped trigger the violence. Police hunt for others connected to the case.
Kiwanians held their noon meeting at First Methodist church with many absent due to flu. This was the last luncheon in the church. next Monday they move to Hotel Aldridge for Ladies Night and installation. Regular luncheons will resume in the hotel dining room.
Mrs. Sarah Louise Northcott pleaded guilty to the murder of Walter Collins in Superior court and was sentenced to life imprisonment. She admitted responsibility for the deaths linked to the Wineville chicken ranch killings, naming Cyrus Northcott and Sanford Clark as complicit. She described feeding the boy and killing him with an axe after finding him dead in the brooderhouse.
Funeral services for William Ace Hardiman, killed by a hit and run driver on Christmas Day in Wichita Kansas, were set for late today in Chickasha. His widow accompanied the body. Hardiman, walking with a companion, was struck fracturing his skull and dying after hospital care. Oklahoma license No 525641 was reported for the pursuing driver’s car.
Kenosha Wisconsin mourns five young leaders killed in an auto train crash Saturday as New Year events are cancelled. Four died instantly during a treasure hunt, a fifth died yesterday, and a sixth is not expected to survive. Ferrin Alford’s funeral is noted in the coverage.
A San Antonio writer recalls Ada Texas as a growing city with wide streets strong churches and a hopeful outlook. He emphasizes its balance of urban comfort and small town charm and urges preserving railroad routes and roads to sustain future prosperity.
President Coolidge spent a Georgia hunting trip on Sapelo Island hosted by Howard E. Coffin. He hunted quail on Sapelo after pheasants and wild turkeys on Little Sapelo, with Mrs. Coolidge present and Secret Service Colonel Starling aiding. An invitation from Waycross publisher Jack Williams invites further bear hunting.
Washington reports a draft multilateral treaty of arbitration completed by a special subcommittee. It would establish compulsory arbitration for justifiable disputes with country reservations allowed at ratification. Contention over the Paraguayan Bolivian dispute pauses as Peru’s Dr Maurinua is hospitalized with pneumonia.
Ada reports a rising influenza outbreak with hundreds of cases and widespread absences across commerce and professions. City doctors say the current illness is milder than past epidemics, though some patients experience complications.
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