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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1925

Page

2

City Briefs Highlight Local Movement and Obituary

Frank Morris of Washita Valley Refining visits El Dorado with family. Anderson and Coulter, ex high school basketball stars, are college students here and seek spots on the team. W. W. O Neal died at seventy and was to be buried in Fort Smith after services in Oklahoma City.

Frank Morris Washita Valley Emma el Dorado, Ark Cfty Anderson and Coulter Loco

Local visits noted from Granite reformatory official and families

W H Allison a Granite reformatory official arrived today en route to visit his family. Mrs Cheries E Griffith of Nashville Tenn visits her daughter Mrs T E McCormick at 729 East Twelfth Street. Mrs I A Bynum and daughter Elizabeth Jean of San Diego Calif visit Dr and Mrs Meredith, parents of Mrs Bynum. Miss Daisy Britt returns to Worland Wyoming to resume duties after attending East Central.

W.H. Allison Granite Reformatory Cheries E. Griffith Nashville ,Tenn Mrs T. E. McCormick East Twelfth Street I. A. Bynum Elizabeth Jean San Diego, Cal Meredith Daisy Britt Worland Wyo Miss Britt East Central

Coulson Visits Ada After Prize-Winning Fair Run

J. J. Coulson prominent Lightning Ridge progressive farmer attended Ada today. He is well known for high prize winnings at township and county fairs.

J. J. Coulson Lightning Ridge Mr. Coulson

Former Ada auctioneer visits Oklahoma City relatives

William Esser and his wife of Oklahoma City are visiting relatives in Ada this week. They formerly lived in Ada and are considering moving back. Esser long served as a well known Ada auctioneer and businessman.

William Esser Oklahoma City Ada Esser

Potts Heads to Norman for OU Work Resumption

Frank Potts left today for Norman to resume his work at the University of Oklahoma, continuing his previous duties and responsibilities with the OU program.

Frank Potts Norman O. U

Manuel Saunders Returns Home After Months at Hobart

Manuel Saunders, employed at Hobart for several months, returned Saturday for a two week visit with home folk.

Manuel Saunders Hobart

Eid Central Tigers rout Murray Aggies in home exhibition

Eid Central’s Tiger quintet dominated the first home exhibition defeating the Murray Aggies of Tishomingo 33 to 11 Friday night. Tigers showed strong offense and tight defense throughout the game.

Eid Central Tiger Murray Aggies Tishomingo

Mrs Green Leaves Ada After Visit

Mrs H. Green, who has been visiting her mother Mrs J. M. Burdick for two weeks, left today for her home in Poteau. Mrs Ott Reeves and her infant daughter Sammie Eugenia were taken to their home at 215 West Fifteenth from Ada hospital on Saturday.

H. Green J. M. Burdick Poteau

Mullinax Family Plans Oklahoma City Visit After El Reno Trip

Mr. and Mrs. T. V. B. Mullinax left Saturday to visit their children at El Reno. On their return they will visit in Oklahoma City.

Patient W. W. Campbell improving at Tireco hospital

W. W. Campbell, a patient at Tireco hospital, is reported doing nicely today.

W. W. Campbell Tireco Hospital

Miss Leceta Burris Returns to Purcell School Teaching

Miss Leceta Burris has returned to Purcell after Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs George W Burris where she will teach in the local public schools.

Leceta Burris George W. Burris Purcell

Mrs. Cunnings Improved After Ada Hospital Operation

Mrs H R Cunnings of Vaness who had surgery in Ada hospital two weeks ago and has been seriously ill was reported improved Saturday.

H. R. Cunnings of Vaness Ada Hospital

Mrs. Warren Improves After Ada Hospital Fall

Mrs. Jessie Warren, who suffered a broken hip in a fall, was reported improved at Ada hospital Saturday.

Jessie Warren Ada Hospital

Little Lewis Johnson Improves After Ada Hospital Shooting

Lawrence boy Little Lewis Johnson who was accidentally shot by his father on Christmas Day has shown improvement while receiving treatment at Ada Hospital since the incident.

Lewis Johnson Lawrence Ada Hospital

Alpha Baily Returns Home After Ada Hospital Operation

Alpha Baily of Tyrola left for her home Saturday following an operation at Ada hospital conducted some time earlier.

Alpha Baily Tyrola Ada Hospital

Miss Violet Knight Returns to Chattanooga After Holidays

Miss Violet Knight arrives in Chattanooga Tennessee on Saturday evening after spending the holidays with her aunt Miss Kate Knight.

Violet Knight Chatanooga Ten Kate Knight

Knight Returns Home Near Idabel After Holidays

Mr. James R. Knight, after spending the holidays with friends and relatives of this city, returned yesterday evening to his home near Idabel.

James R. Knight Idabel

Vaness Man Improves After Skull Operation

H I Lee of Vaness shows improvement after surgery to remove part of his skull. He had been in serious condition for several days following a horse kick to the head last Saturday after Christmas. doctors initially feared he might not survive.

H. I. Lee Vaness Lee

Twin boys born to Mr and Mrs J H Biles

Born at Ada hospital this morning two twin boys arrived to Mr J H Biles and Mrs Biles in Ada. The birth notes list two healthy male infants with no complications reported.

Prem J. H. Biles Ada Hospital

Local notables Raymond Trice and Ed Watson visit city

Judge Trice and Cecil Labelle from Coal Gate are in town today while Mrs. Marie Bailey and her children return from a brief trip to Pauis Valley.

Raymond Trice Judge Trice Ed Watson Cecil Labelle Coalgate Marie Bailey Pauis Vailey

Walters Couple Leave City for Norman Residence

Mr. and Mrs. L. Verne Walters, who had been spending holidays with friends and relatives in this city, departed yesterday to return to their home in Norman.

Man Held in Ada for Frines Spree

Homer Hudlow of Francis hospitalized with multiple knife wounds after a late Saturday night fracas. Bill Watson of Francis charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. arraigned, bond set at 2500, no bond secured, preliminary hearing not yet scheduled. Victim expected to survive. incident details remain unclear. Officer Jim Lillard made the arrest. parties abstained from confirming intoxication.

Homer Hudlow Francis Bill Watson Francisman Hudson Ada Wilson Jim Lillard

Guests Robert and Joe Guest Visit Rush Springs on Business

Robert Guest and Joe Guest of Rush Springs are in the city today for business matters.

Robert and Joe Guest Rush Springs

O Neals Return From Fort Smith Funeral

W. W. O Neal came back Sunday from Fort Smith Arkansas after attending the funeral of his father W B O Neal New Years Day The deceased had visited his son in Ada several times and was well known to local citizens.

W. W. O'Neal Fort Smith Ark W. B. O’neal Ada

Campbell Leaves Hospital for Lulu Home

Mr. Campbell was able to leave the hospital today for his home at Lulu.

W . Campbell Lulu

Mrs Susie Kinsey Undergoes Operation At Breco Hospital

Mrs Susie Kinsey underwent an operation at Breco hospital on Sunday and is reported to be getting along nicely.

Susie Kinsey Breco Hospital

Herring Heads to Murray County to Rate Schools

Mr. W. C. Herring left this morning for Murray County to check schools that seek a model rating. He will remain through the week for assessments and observations.

W. C. Herring Murray County

Army Lieut Chauncey Heads to Fort Sill for Duty

Lieut Charles Chauncey of the Army Air Service left Monday for Fort Sill on official business. He will return with Mrs Chauncey to Washington within a few days and then anticipate a term of service in the Philippines.

Charles Chauncey Army Air Service Fort Sill Chauncey Washington Philippines

Glasgow Transferred to Shawnee Office of Utility

F L Glasgow superintendent of the meter department for Oklahoma Gas and Electric has been moved to the Shawnee office. He left Monday to begin duties there. Mrs Glasgow serves as organist at the Presbyterian church.

F. L. Glasgow Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company Shawnee

J F Thompson Visits Stonewall on Business

J F Thompson arrived from Stonewall to attend to business matters today, meeting local officials and addressing ongoing concerns.

Local Resident B J Lowery Moves to El Reno Farm

B J Lowery, longtime resident near Ahloso, states he is moving to a farm near El Reno. He informs The News of his relocation plans and new address.

B. J. Lowery Ahloso el Reno

Sister in Waco Hospitalized in Serious Condition

Mrs. Waiter Gatlin left at noon with her sister who is reported in Waco Texas to be at the bed in a very serious condition.

Waiter Gatlin Waco Texas

Mrs Dolly Lawrence Returns From Oklahoma City Care

Mrs Dolly Lawrence came back Tuesday night from Oklahoma City where she was under a specialist. She is reported resting well today.

Dolly Lawrence Oklahoma City

Sunday School Notes and Local Updates

Miss Lena Rucker hosted dinner with Miss Limmie Odom on Sunday. Vane and Fred Odom of Fitzhugh attended Sunday school. Several residents ill with flu including Mrs J W Prewett and R T Hagler family. Ance Good and Ance Jr visited Roff. Ephram Hall and Elbert Whetstone attended. New officers elected for next quarter. F L Odom superintendent, L Hewitt assistant, Lena Rucker secretary.

Lena Rucker Limmie Odom Vane Fred Odom Fitzhugh J. W. Prewett R. T. Hagler Floy Carrah Violet Gordon Ance Good Ance Jr Roff Ephram Hall F. L. Odom L. Hewitt Berryman L. Hewett E. A. Heston Carrah Hagler Elbert Whetstone Hors Shoe Ranch High Schoo Wm. Vanzant Sunshine Community

Union Valley Young Peoples Union Reorganizes

The Union Valley group met Sunday night to reorganize and plan for a large turnout. Several local residents visited relatives over the weekend and many members reported improving health and warm weather lifting spirits. An election of officers for the coming year is planned at Sunday school and all are invited.

Young Peoples Union Ss. H. Murphy Hoggard and Brock Ada Eula Pierce Ione Scott J. M. Pipes John Murphy Hoggatt S. S. Hoggatt I. S. Fender D. F. Bourn Dorothy McComb Norman A. A. Dean Marvin Fay Boyles Thurman Chester Hice Latta Marcia Durbin Inez Mayfield

Agnes Willoughby and Jack Mosley Quietly Wed

The GALEY event at L. M. Ward's drew a good crowd with smiles and praise. Agnes Willoughby and Jack Mosley exchanged vows and plan to reside with his father Bob Mosley and his family, as they begin married life.

Social visits and gatherings in Blue Bird area

Names of local residents visiting neighbors and relatives are listed. Sunday calls include Mrs Cecil Hughes, Mr and Mrs Bray, Odom, S H Newly, Corley residents, Lela Newby Galvin, Melvin Barnes, Charlie Wren, T Blevins, Lillie Mae Willoughby, uth Cole, Fawn Bevers, Verg McBride, Lizzie Cook, George Myers, Elener Ward, Rowena Asbury, S P Atchinson, Ellis Atchinson, Allene Barnes, Verlion Wall.

Cecil Hughes Bray Ve Odom S. H. Newly Corley Sam Bittle Lizzie Cook George Myers Elener Ward Rowena Asbury S. P. Atchinson Ellis Atchinson Allene Barnes Verlion Wall Blue Bird Cenn

Parish Chapel school makes progress after holidays

Parish Chapel notes a smooth post holiday progress at school. Mrs. Isaacs of Tupelo and Cromwell resident J. W. Isaacs host family gatherings with Mamie Burnsed Jewel Isaacs and Virgie Maddox among those visiting. Social visits continue as Ollie Wood Blanche Wood and Nina Tucker join relatives and friends for weekend gatherings.

Parish Chapel Mullinax Ada Sidney Isaacs Tupelo Charney Isaacs Cromwell J. W. Isaacs Mamie Burnsed Jewel Isaacs Ollie Blanche Wood Lavinia Oleta Maddox Virgie Maddox Lee Tucker Doya Dryden Stonewall Ollie Wood Nina Tucker Everett Tucker Center

Summers Chapel Sunday School Promoted Amid Weather

Weather remains unsettled as the Summers Chapel community plans another large Sunday school. Local illness recovers but several residents remain on the sick list. Social activities include a Maxwell sing at Maxwell and gatherings at Clif Northam’s.

Summers Chapel Eddie Summers Void Burnsed John McIntyre John Metcalf Davenport L. D. Haskins A. J. Wood Ada Stratford Maxwell Clif Northam Northam John Ledford Henry Jones Silvie Evans F. B. Haskins Ernest Watts Galey

Christmas Socials and Local Visits Noted in Ada Area

Harold of Ada spoke to a Sunday audience and a Pleasant Hill singing event drew attendees from the area. Misses Clemmie and Beyil Martin visited from Altus, Oklahoma for Christmas with the Chambers family. Households hosted parties, shoppers were seen in Ada, and families traveled to Lovelady and Lawrence for weekend visits amid mild, pleasant weather.

J. H. Braham Lovelady Miss Vida Close Onward Emma Driver Halley Chadduck Orphus Massey Pleasant Hill Orville Chambers Mr. Lea Ada Samie Browning Frismo Mr. Davis Lawrence Gilbert Union Valley Mrs. H Emerson

Sunday School Crowd and Local Moves In Ada Area

A large Sunday school crowd gathered as Ada area residents shared visits and changes of residence. New singing classes are planned for next Sunday, with Mr. Henry teaching. Local families move, visit, and host across Ada Latta Keifer Union Hill and Oakman communities, while the Ministerial alliance hosted a Bible school and the agriculture class organized officers and built a chicken house.

Ceary Goggans W. W. Jones Bazemor Ada Tennison Robert Tyler Jess Elbert Fulton John Woods Chesnut Jesse Bryan Mrs. Huff Keifer Mrs. Lovette Mr. Goggan Union Hill Ellen Earnest Mildred Laughlin Letta Smith Latta High School Ministerial Alliance of Blackburn Morris Whitwell Harry Miller C. EB. Danning Theodore Scates Hubert Welch Ray Scott Plumber Henry Welch Chester Nice Floyd Welch Parent-Teachers Association

Latta Christmas Program Delight Attendees At School

The Latta school presented a Christmas program with a tree and Old Santa handing out presents. Mrs. Eldridge and Jim Eldridge visited Mrs. Eldridge’s grandparents over Christmas holidays. Walnut Grove notes report sunny days and talks of farming delays due to frozen ground.

Hogs Near 11 Cent Mark at Oklahoma City Yards

Oklahoma City yards saw a steady hog market on Tuesday with top prices around $10.75 for heavy packer hogs and $10.50 to $10.60 for most sellers. Common lights traded $9.25 to $9.75 with better quality improving the tone. stockers held at up to $8. The day showed a stronger finish than Monday and prices remained about 3.75 per hundred higher than a year ago.

Oklahoma City

Five Unmasked Robbers Storm Farmer's National Bank

Eddie Bailey, 85, of Davenport Oklahoma is jailed here as another suspect is reported under arrest near Cushing after a Tuesday morning robbery at Farmers National Bank. Four unmasked men fled with about $4,000. Bailey was taken into custody by the Davenport city marshal on request.

Chandler Eddie Bailey Davenport Okla Cushing Farmer’s National Bank Bailey

Hooper's Tetter-Rem Guaranteed for Skin Ailments

Sufferers of eczema tetter itch ringworm pimples salt rheum dandruff cracked hands poison ivy old sores or erysipelas may obtain Hooper's Tetter-Rem with a money back guarantee. The stainless liquid germicide comes in 75c and 150 pricing from Eucaline Medicine Co Dallas Texas available at druggists or by mail.

Eucaline Medicine Co Dallas Texas

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W. B. Smith Schoed Mr. Neal Bill Wilson T. Norville Ida Florence Standridge Ada Normal W.J. Standridge Billie Auten John Auten Frice Sam Berger Wihisenhunt Alvertia Berger J. S. McCaulley J. B. McCauley J. L. Bradley Orlin Sneed D. W. Hodges Lellar Cartright Willbanks Wetumka Cartright Pauline Holmes Bill Richardson Western Oklahoma P. A. Templeman Christian Berger Howard Tilly Grace Brice Miss Spring J. L. Tilly Walter Luke McNair Sam McNair Escue J. B. Owens Willard Owen J. F. Thompson Laxtox Walnut Grove Mr. Vincent Gladys Roddy Maybeam Wooten Hog Agee Charlie Hopkins Bill Jones Audrey Hopkins Lonnie Cassady Ike Mayhan Odus Wilfong Roy Foster Zita Sibyl Roper Hopkins Frank Roddy Lafayette Bowers Pecan Grove Susie Alton Myrtle Burns Inez Agee Danley J. F. Agee Egypt Haskell Agee Oklahoma EB. E. Kerger Slayton Minn Bradfiel Epuator Co Atlanta Keer Cp Bene West Main Ada, Okla Star Brand
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