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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1934
Page
6
Rural Communities of Pontotoc County reports a busy week with visits to Shawnee and Sulphur, new homes, illness updates, and social gatherings. Residents include Mrs. Murphy moving into a new house after a Christmas fire, Eid Templeman visiting from Oklahoma City, and many from Vanoss and nearby areas sharing meals, church activities, and neighborly visits.
Reading across several Ada area schools shows Sunday services at the Methodist and Baptist churches with several members in attendance. The week includes exams, uneven semesters due to shortened weeks, diverse studies in literature and geography, a basketball game against Tupe lo and an upcoming match at Byng, plus many personal notes from students and teachers across Oakman and nearby communities.
A flurry of hospitality marks the weekend with multiple families hosting relatives and friends across town. Sibyl Crass remains very ill while neighbors like John Sutton and Velma Younts visited families, and social reminders urge Sunday school and prayer meeting attendance.
Mr and Mrs Jess Standridge and their daughter Sadie Mae and Bonnie spent Friday in Ada. The trip highlights a family outing with local visit plans and neighboring town stops.
Friday night singing drew a good crowd and invites everyone to attend each Friday. Rev. Hayes kept his regular appointment Sunday night but did not preach Saturday or Sunday due to bad weather. Rev. A. E. Ford is scheduled to preach Saturday night and both Sunday services.
Mrs Irene Ray called on Mrs Myrtle Balthrop Friday afternoon. Mrs C C Roberts visited with Mrs A R Selph Friday afternoon. Miss Floreta McAnally attends Horace Mann ents. Mr and Mrs Clifford Johns of Stratford visited with her parents the E T Landriths Sunday. Mr and Mrs Chas Landrith of Seminole called in the E T Landrith home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Virgil Brumley and children Tracy and Billie took dinner Sunday with Mr and Mrs Brumley of Homer. Misses Nova and Mae Massey, Herman Landrith and Eugene Selph attended the preview Saturday night. Mr and Mrs C C Roberts and children Loyd Ivaleta and Juanita visited with Mr and Mrs Coch
Miss Vivian Thompson and Miss Jewell Howard of Ada spent time together. Several locals, including Wayne Putman and the Hammond families, called on friends Sunday night. E N Massey is ill with pneumonia. Shoppers and weekend guests frequent Ada and Stonewall visits. Moves include Boone Hammond to Center, Mert Summers to Seminole, and Johns family to Stratford.
Mr and Mrs Argo Dodson and Mr and Mrs W J Palmer moved to Center and are welcomed back anytime. Sam Bittle and son John of Galey visited Ben Stone Tuesday night. Miss Mary Eula Jackson visited Mrs Gene Fortenberry Friday night. Martha Phillips is on the sick list. Mrs Ida Stone visited Mrs Lissie Phillips Monday night. Louie Backus visited sister Mrs Bud Jackson Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs Edward Cantrell of Egypt visited Saturday night. Ray Stone visited Lester Freeman Sunday. Friday visitors included Ray Ralph and Newt Stone Andrew and Audie Teel. Agro Dodson visited Ben Stone Monday night. Singing Tuesday night. everyone come.
Sunday singing canceled due to muddy roads. Viola Parker shopped in Ada. Charles Brookey visited Artie Gray. Mary Gooch stayed with Violet Boucher. Two local weddings last Thursday and Sunday, Owen Voyles with Wallie Mae Sliger and Anne Mae Hobbs with Vernon Dyer. Bereavement for Prince Gray’s family. Poetic tribute to a mother reflects on her passing and faith.
The column records visits and illnesses among local residents, births on January 6 and 7, a death in the Gray family, and a funeral tribute to Mrs. Prince Gray. It notes new neighbors E A Easley moving in, and several social calls, illnesses, and weekend gatherings among families including Hortons, Dells, Littles, Lambs, and Vaughns.
High Hill reports residents visiting relatives and hosting gatherings through the weekend. Alene Sweat and children spent Sunday with G. W. Brown and wife. Florence Lee Brown visited Irene MccMeans. Jewel McMeans and children visited sister Bertha Grey. Edith Henry and children stayed with Henry McMeans family. Lois Kerr and Vera Kerr had overnight visits with local households. Florence Lee Brown and Mary Nell Rowe called on Naomi Wool ey. Vv. C. Brown spent Sunday with J. B. McMeans.
Community gossip notes visits and calls among Winters residents including Mr and Mrs Ginn Gipson May Hamp ton Stone Tatum and Fink families. Residents share weekend visits and a Thursday night dance hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hurley with reports of a pleasant time.
Oklahoma City January 6 court disbarred Alfred W. Anderson of Oklahoma City L Spriggs of Idabel a former Arizona judge and J W Osmond of Anadarko for fee division alleged solicitation falsifying court records and cashing stolen traveler's checks in a bank robbery case.
Mrs R L West of Huntsville Alabama reported weakness a side pain and weight loss. She took Cardui as advised by her aunt and after three to four doses her side pain ceased and she felt strong and well. Cardui is sold at local drug stores.
Federal officers whisked Wilbur Underhill from Shawnee hospital to Oklahoma's state prison in McAlester. The move followed rumors of gangland plots to free him and linked to his role in the Kansas City incident and earlier escapes. He claimed readiness to return home as guards noted his improving condition.
The 2100 foot oil well in the Fitts field, drilled by Fleetborn and Superior, was shut in then opened at 8 am today. Oil gushed from the eight inch line with terrific force, thrilling watchers as King and Delaney recently took over and set pipe to the Hunton. The Moore Wyrick well remained shut in until outlet facilities were ready.
The A J Hardin No 1 well in 30-27 by King Delaney and associates awaits completion after mud fills the hole hindering flow tests. Estimates place output from 500 barrels daily to higher levels, with plans to switch to gas life once cleaning removes cave-ins.
The senate agriculture committee unanimously approved the Smith crop loan bill authorizing 100 million dollars for 1934 farmer loans. Chairman Smith said the measure would expand seasonal government aid and make all farmers eligible, unlike the current plan where 75 percent cannot qualify.
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