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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1928

Page

3

Joe Guess Runs a Boarding House in Ada Event

A reader friendly two act play titled Joe Guess Runs a Boarding House will be staged at Convention Hall Friday at 7 30 p m. The five character production mixes humor with practical farm feeding lessons and is free under the Ada Seed Co and county agent auspices. The event follows recent county lectures on farm life and feeding costs.

Joe Guess Bob Profit Molly Bess Susie Ada Seed Co

Hill Reports Growing Interest in Terracing Demonstrations

Agent Hill notes rising farmer interest as more land is terraced. Two demonstrations were held last week near Allen and Vaness, drawing progressive farmers impressed by the ease and results. The system, launched a few years ago, has grown steadily.

Agent Hill Mr. Hill Allen Vaness

Cotton Acreage Question Faces Farmers in 1928

The 1927 cotton market showed price strength despite a small crop, prompting debate on 1928 acreage. Some farmers may diversify into dairying and other crops, while others push for full cotton. Oregon and Jackson County notes highlight farm bureau activity and diversification ideas. A New Year Club program in Pecan Grove outlines monthly demonstrations from February to December 1928.

Southwest Pecan Grove C. L. Chapman Vasco Ross Sam Dew Ross C. B. Oliver Ed Newton Boring Cooper Chapman Clipb

Poultry Colony Opening Sets Bold Midwestern Event

Oklahoma City prepares for the first large scale poultry colony opening in the middle west on January 27 and 28. Stanley C. Draper of the chamber of commerce notes heavy spending and broad railroad fare reductions to attract attendees for what officials call an outstanding southwest poultry convention.

Roy C. Potts United States Department of Agriculture Washington Potts United States Oklahoma City Middle West Stanley C. Draper Chamber of Commerce

Frick Terraces Lovelady Field To Prevent Erosion

B H Frick is terracing his Lovelady area with a 20 by 20 terrace design. A tractor pulled terracing grader throws up ridges while a slip scraper adjusts low spots. The work preserves soil and will stop washing, restoring the field's appearance and productivity.

B. H. Frick Lovelady Mr. Frick

Pontotoc County 4 H Club Plans Big Year Ahead

Mrs Morgan outlines a busy schedule for about 26 junior clubs with over 600 boys and girls. Meetings occur monthly with practice sessions for a model meeting and contests including health poultry judging and a style show to crown the best club before spring.

Pontotoc County

Farm Women's Sale Ad at Court House Fridays

Mrs. B. F. McCauley manager invites patrons to Farm Women's sales every Friday at the court house. She offers to arrange items for customers by telephone 1610F21 and deliver on Saturdays, noting a nice sale in recent weeks and promising satisfaction.

Court House B. F. McCauley

Buy It Rent It Sell It Find It With News Want Ada

Local residents seek property and services through the Ada news classifieds listing housing sales rentals and related offerings. Readers can place ads to buy rent or sell goods and connect with sellers and service providers in the Ada area.

Ada

Ada Sees Construction Boom In 1928 With New High School

Ada enters 1928 with a building surge including a planned $175,000 high school, a $125,000 First Methodist church, 13 new homes totaling $48,900, and an upcoming concrete produce house on Main Street. East Ada leads growth as projects expand with weather and demand.

Ada East Central College Byrds Mill J. M. Carter Main Street O.C.A.A T. C. Gilstrap North Hope Avenue

Senators Worthy Over Carl Magee's Charges

Oklahoma City January 13 Demand for an open court of injury to be conducted by the attorney general or County Attorney Wright was stated as the main issue. The report notes the senators consider the charges against Carl Magee and call for transparency in proceedings.

W. C. Andrews McAlester Andrews Senate Court of Inquiry House Johnston Branson Harry Cordell Carl Magee The News Magee Senate Cordell Edwin Dabney Oklahoma City Wright

Francis Williamson Dies From Wound In Self Defense

Funeral services were held at 2 this afternoon for Charley Williamson who died Tuesday night at Breco hospital from a wound that pierced his abdomen and liver after an arm injury. City Marshal Willingham was not charged, declared to have acted in self defense in the line of duty. Williamson, 23, survived by his mother and two sisters.

Francis Charley Williamson Breco Hospital Williamson Willingham

Pontotoc County Teachers Plan Basketball Event

The executive committee of the Pontotoc County Teachers Association met Saturday to organize a basketball event. Officials discussed event details and fundraising to support local education programs.

Teachers Association The Pontotoc County

Roff Tigers defeat Tecumseh 21 to 15 in hard fought game

The Roff Tigers beat Tecumseh 21 to 15 at home before a large crowd. Crumley led the scorers for Roff with Willingham directing the attack. Tecumseh’s Butler Murray and Price starred for the visitors.

Roff Tigers Tecumseh Roff Boully Horsemen Crumley Tigers Willingham Rofs Atla Butler Murray Price Foster Ce Willingham H. Hess Little Walter Eric Macon L.B Lowery R. F. Crumley A. Taylor M@ews Dixon

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