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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
5
Holiday cheer fills Ada with visits and a village wedding Ada Mash to W J Byrd of Ada. The new Ada school auditorium opened with praise and enrollment nears 260. Farmers prepare land while prayer meetings and Farmers Union activities continue.
Our school reopened Monday with good attendance and students reporting a good time. Mr. and Mrs C W Harmon and family visited their daughter Mrs John Cospen at Steedman Sunday. Mr and Mrs Dru Patterson visited G M Davis Sunday. Gracie and Alice Gill visited Bu lah and Myrtle Metcalf Sunday. Bernice Kidwell visited relatives in Allen last week. Miss Ruby Palmer visited Miss Artie Edwards of Steedman Sunday. Mr and Mrs J A Hawkins and their sons Marion and George and families shared dinner with Mr and Mrs Ellis Keys Sunday. Several farmers began preparing land for this year’s crop.
Mr. Hooks of Franks preached here Saturday night and Sunday. Jake and L D Bastrop left for Stillwater to study dairying. Flora Coventon and Mrs Ted ae were married New Years Day. Grace Hyder hosted at Weston home Sunday. A R Selph spent New Years with Mr Goggins. Arthur McCurry bought a Ford. B Y P U elected Green Floyd president and Coven ton secretary. Bazemore visiting Byng this week. Remember the literary program Friday and singing every Thursday.
The report lists weekend visits and guests in Lovelady and nearby towns. Ruth Young hosted Magdalene Reed Jenna Mae Bundridge Alpha Wormington and Sella Mae Ray from Ada. Other visits include Allen relatives, Olivers New Years party, Throgmartins with Robisons Lovelady, and various friends and family visiting area homes.
After holidays and festivities the community hopes for rain as farming stalls. Weevils threaten cotton in Lovelady with limited planting. Local notes report church services, weddings, parties, and school plans resuming, with attention to Epworth League and new officers.
The community held a big meeting led by Rev. E. G. Murr to celebrate Parish initiatives. Residents report a new school room, two teachers, and a warm meal provided by Farmers Union women after men built the space. Neighborhood updates include travels, visits, and local farming plans.
Mr and Mrs Jimmie D Smith and Sam Smith of Coalgate spent Christmas with A J Sutherland here returning home Monday. Miss Lois Sloan Ada and Miss Opal Sloan Ada visited. Miss Neomah Eddings Center spending holidays with Coalgate friends. Miss Isabelle Eddings Vaness to resume studies. Albert and Stella Medlock Ada for E C S N schoolwork after holidays. Miss Craig Parker well again after pneumonia. Mr Harvey Mullinax with home folks. J W Whipple family visit to Allen. Endeavor society met Sunday at six with a good programme. formed four weeks ago now twenty four members. All area youths invited.
A Sunday school gathering drew a good crowd at Union Valley. Fort Worth resident Belton Wilson attended, with others from the area joining the event.
A musical entertainment was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Chester Medlock’s home to be enjoyed by all attendees. Nearby visits included Sam Smith and Mr and Mrs Jim D Smith visiting sister Mrs Arthur Sutherland. Willie Huddleston is improving from illness as others visit relatives during Christmas break. Bro Yandell preached at Center Saturday and Sunday. The Christian Endeavor gains momentum. Leona Copeland and Ada visitors stay with J J Copeland. John Taylor's family hosts Taylor guests from Ada. Sunday school officers and teachers are elected for the New Year and members are urged to participate and boost attendance.
Bill Ballard settles near Galey on this side of the river and repairs a well with a pine casing after thieves stole the metal. L. B. Neal moves from Byars as a missionary Baptist preacher. School is full. last month’s average was 106. The Dean on Well and superintendent Myers push work. Melvin Barnes visits from Oklahoma City with sister Aline joining the school. Grandpa Willoughby’s health improves after illness. Mrs. Henin relocates to Lincoln County. George Stroud visits Texas relatives. Mack Price relocates to the Cook farm. Oil men McIntyre and Finefield move to Stratford. John Davis to work Mage New.
Rev R L Ford of Ada preached to large congregations Saturday night and Sunday. Prof G H Priest returned from Ada and Caddo. School resumes Monday with good attendance. Prof Roper of Blue Mound and family visited Tishomingo Sunday. Commissioner W H Brents hosted a family reunion with a hearty dinner. H G Brents visited Ponotoc patient Albert Clara, improving. Brents, Kirkes and Lee attended Roff. Brents traveled to Ada. Wheat appears healthy despite late planting.
Sunday school drew a large crowd though smaller than hoped on the first day of the year. Local quarrels mix with political friction as Maxwell and neighboring townships face a county road bonds issue totaling over $440,000 with disputed election calls and alleged fraud. Witnesses include officials from Chickasaws Choctaws and Ardmore and the case involves more than $700,000 in claims.
A petition filed in district court seeks a temporary and then permanent restraining order to stop Maxwell township bond sales totaling 30 000 and alleges deception in the recent county and township bond election. Plaintiffs name county commissioners Laughlin Brents Stephens and county clerk Rita Erwin, citing a contract with Piersol Bonding Co. for sale and compensation claims. The hearing before District Judge J W Bolen has not yet been set.
District Judge J. W. Bolen signed a TRO and set February 6 for a final hearing on a petition filed by E. W. Cotton and T. A. Starrit to enjoin the Maxwell Township board of commissioners from selling $30,000 in bonds voted recently. Defendants receive 20 days notice. The petition claims voters did not thoroughly understand the issue before voting.
Ardmore January 3 testimony began in the case of J F McMurray against the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations to recover fees for legal services. Witnesses testified on the matter as the hearing commenced in court.
Shawnee reports say Richard Romine a 36 year old Seminole County farmer was shot and killed near Seminole Monday afternoon. Oliver Lacy, another Seminole County farmer, surrendered to the sheriff after the shooting but refused to speak. The killing is described as arising from an alleged old grudge.
Wetumka reports Rev. Wm. King has left for Florida to spend about six months as a missionary to the Seminole Indians. He is sent by the Muskogee and Wichita Baptist Association and is joined by Rev. J. H. Land of Sapulpa who will assist in labor among the Indians.
The Pontotoc County Poultry Association opens its annual show with many entries expected to surpass previous years. Surrounding counties send flocks and top birds with state fair honors, reflecting growing interest in pure bred fowls. The event runs through Saturday and showcases nearly every standard variety.
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