Rural Correspondent Notes Local Moves and Church News
The Frisk and Franks communities report births and moves including Ocial Babb visiting kinfolk, the McLain family moving to the country, and I. T. Hoggatt relocating near Frisco. A Baptist pastor Rev A A Taylor arrives with 25 years in ministry, and a Missionary Society capsule social celebrates the New Year with games and a clock tableau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
A. A. Taylor
Rev. Taylor
Wardville
Atoka
Baptist Church of
Father
Emma Elizabeth Kile
A. E. Kile
Missionary Society
H. G. Lambert
Frank Davis
J. T. Minyard
B. Heathman
T. L. Seaborn
N. B. Mathews
R. O. Laseman
George Montgomery
C. A. Thacker
Russell Shaw
Robert Hood
Ed Thomas
Underhill
City Posts Prosperity Report for Ada 1927
Ada city records show solid fiscal health and growth in 1927. Police arrests rose to 1058 from 850, fines revenue climbed to 7189.85, and 360 days of labor were performed by prisoners. Building permits hit 187 with estimated actual costs over 495695, while property value stood at 5208695 and the tax rate rose to 22.20 mills. Water collections advanced to 37518.17, bond debt retired by 15900, and paving plus white way lighting and sewage plant projects moved forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Somer Jones
Water Department
Owl Creek Social Roundup Echoes Small Town Life
A rural gathering notes several visits and weekend activities in Owl Creek. Lloyd Williams and Barney Bushiers stayed with Melton and Quincy Thomas. Avis Ashburn and others joined Sunday visits at various homes. The Daniels hosted a Friday night party. Loretta Odom stayed with Mary Hoeffatt, and births are announced for Thelma Holland and her baby son. George Odom and others visited Lonie Ashburn. Dr. Williams of Stonewall spent Sunday with Ben Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owl Creek
Lloyd Williams
Barney Bushiers
Melton
Quincy Thomas
Avis Ashburn
Birdie Robinson
Lillian Davis
Alta
Clarence
Herbert Odom
Jesse Daniels
Loretta Odom
Mary Hoe- Fatt
J. L. Thomas
Sam Parker
Ira Parker
Thelma Holland
Esther Parker
Robert Ashburn
Hiram Odom
W. M. Parker
Ellis
Ada
Maude
Adta
Clarence Odom
Arthur Hill
Marion Odom
Lula
Connie Hill
Grandpa Ashburn
Lonie Ashburn
Dr. Williams
Stonewall
Ben Williams
George Odom
Avis
Robert
Delbert Ashburn
Roxie Thomas
Ra Ashburn
Union Hill Notes from Sunday Services and Community Moves
Rev. C. E. Farris filled his appointment Sunday. L. Bivins and family returned from Sapulpa where they visited during holidays. Several families moved into the community this week. Mr. Pollock is moving to Fitzhugh. Families attended singing at Egypt Friday night. Mr. Tilley is hospitalized at Ada with pneumonia. Large attendance at services. Sunday school every Sunday. Everyone welcome. Singing Tuesday night. Cottage prayer meetings Friday and Sunday nights.
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Pleasant Hill
Franks
Bill Sherrell
Latta
Okmulgee
Edgar Reidel
Oklahoma City
al Nabors
Ada
Ruppert
Shaver
C. A. Anderson
Union Hill
C. E. Farris
L. Bivins
Sapulpa
Pollock
Fitzhugh
Egypt
Tilley
Galey School
Stringer
H. D. Richardson
Mabel Rucker
Tulsa
Roff
Wm. McWhirt
Man
Lareh
Roy C. McKee
Lawrence
Arden L. Bullock
Seminole
Noel Suddath
T. M. Suddath
Ralph
Noel
Paula Valley
W. L. Morris
Nashville
Tenn
Morris
A. A. Taylor
H. G. Lambert
Stratford
Banner Association
The
Baptist Church
Baptist Church of
Clay Jones
Allen
Leonard Pippin
Elmer Young
Tommie Irick
St. Louis
Mr. Bowen
Frank Givens
F. Hargis
Hickory
E. C. Larsh
Norman
George Marshall
Anadarko
Worstell News Notes Local Life and Games
Worstell reports improving weather and lists community updates. Bedridden Grandpa Burk and sick residents share concern as families visit. basketball scores show Galey defeating Worstell 6 7 for boys and 29 zero for girls. Several local births, illnesses, and school notes accompany a snapshot of late December through January events.
New Bethel School Progress After Holidays
The New Bethel community reports improved school engagement from both teachers and students. Mrs Bailey recovers from illness as Mrs Elrod and family visited Barnes home. Foster family called on Smiths. Tidwells visited Sorrells. Winters moved to Oakman. Walker returned from western Oklahoma after working in cotton.
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New Bethel
Bailey
A. W. Elrod
Florine
J. M. Sales
M. P. Barnes
Fred Foster
J. E. Smith
Ruben Tidwell
W. T. Sorrells
Herbert Winters
Oakman
George Walker
Oklahoma
Cordell Sues for Divorce Over Cruelty and Finances
Oklahoma City January 9. Harry B. Cordell president of the state board of agriculture files for divorce from Alta Cordell alleging extreme cruelty and failure to operate their home economically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Harry B. Cordell
State Board of Agriculture
Alta Cordell
Weighing the Transgressor: A Diet Slip Tale
A terse proverb warns that breaking a diet and gaining ten pounds reflects the eater’s willpower. It implies self-accountability and the difficulty of restraint. The line contrasts punishment with inner discipline and personal responsibility.
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Pontotoc County
Ocial Babb
Connersville
Joe Sallee
Frisco
James McLain
J. W. Mobley
Clayton Stegall
Billie Clayton
I. T. Hoggatt
Silas Herion
Geo. Chapman
Santa Fe R. R
George
McWhirt
Nola Burk
Charley Parnell
Mary Williams
Archer
Worstell
Galey
Eva Ball
Maxwell
Jim Crow
Earl Adams
Louelle Cade
Opal Duncan
Velma Duncan
A. Durbin
Ernestine
E. C. Roberts
Poteau
R. L Anderson
Coalgate
H. K. Baggett
Milburn
Mobley
Wm. Huffines
Baby
G. L. Babb
Frank McCuley
Pat Patton
James
Alex
Colbert
R. E. Balthrop
Ora Jones
Ariel. Muncrief
Arnold Muncrief
J. W. Balthrop
Clovis Balthrop
Roxie
Bertha Muncerief
Sterling Jones
Dallas Jones
Vernon Smith
Earl Muncrief
Edith Sanders
Jennings McAnally
Mrs. Woods
D.S. Chestnut
Lillian Smith
Foster
Love
C. L. McAnally
Emet Sanders
Mrs. Bryant
Lee Oliver
Curtis Roberts
R. R. Graves
Roberts
Oliver
Clifford Johns
Clinton Roberts
Clifton Denton
H. G. Clark
Ida Clark
Mr. Cumbie
Weleetka
Watters
Geatrice Sullivan
Gladys Sullivan
Beol
A. J. Crain
Sherman
Texas
Sherman Hospital
Veda Eugene
Cordell Ask
Nmicswain Theater
N. Y
New York
SHAW
Lumberjacks
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