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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1934

Page

8

Ada Visitors and Birth Announcement Report

Rn EB Calloway and G C Heck of Tupelo visited Ada today. Mrs Ellea Gardner, guest of Mary C Truax, left Ada for Antlers. Mr and Mrs William Clark announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday January 7. Roy Davis of Roff visited friends and conducted business in Ada on Wednesday.

EB. Calloway G. C. Heck of Tupelo Ellea Gardner Ada Mary C. Truax Antlers William Clark West Twelfth Roy Davis Roff

Ada visitor Miss Novella Gibson shopped and visited

Miss Novella Gibson of Stone Wall spent Wednesday in Ada shopping and visiting friends and relatives in the city.

Novella Gibson Stonewall Ada

Ada hosts weekend visit from Mrs Jimmie Hull

Mrs Jimmie Hull of Oklahoma City spends the weekend in Ada visiting her mother Mrs O S Lindsey at 501 East Sixteenth.

Jimmie Hull Oklahoma City Ada O.S. Lindsey East Sixteenth

Local Birth Announced for Vaness Teachers

Mr and Mrs G E Messecar teachers at Vaness spent the weekend with Mrs Messecar's parents Mr and Mrs T H George 722 East Eighteenth. Mr and Mrs L C Miers 520 West Fourteenth announce the birth of a daughter Thursday January 11.

G. E. Messecar Vaness

Miss Alpha Edwards Guest of Dr Ross in Ada

Miss Alpha Edwards a teacher from Ravia is weekend guest of Dr and Mrs S P Ross at 831 East Seventeenth Ada. Mrs Carl Wilson of Francis visited friends and shopped in Ada Saturday.

Alpha Edwards Ravia 8S. P. Ross East Seventeenth Carl Wilson Francis Ada

Weekend visits and local notes from Ada and Seminole

Miss Lois Lane teacher at Wolf visits Ada with her parents at 524 East Thirteenth. Speights Eppler of Seminole spends weekend with relatives. H. L. Davis of Allen attends to business and visits in L. A. Braly is seriously ill and requests word spread that vacancies at the CCC camp are few and rapidly filled, countering reports.

Lois Lane Wolf Ada Mrs W. H. Lane East Thirteenth L. A. Braly Clark

Noted attorney Kirby Fitzpatrick visits son in city

Hon Kirby Fitzpatrick formerly of Ardmore and Oklahoma City now resides in Houston Texas and visits his son Leon and Mrs Fitzpatrick. He was recently employed by Governor Murray to pursue a suit to recover a hundred million dollars from the government and is recognized as a leading attorney in the southwest.

Kirby Fitzpatrick Ardmore Oklahoma City Houston Texas Leon Fitzpatrick Murray Southwest

C C Nail Leaves for Savannah Sanatorium

C C Nail of 612 West Eighth departed Sunday for Savannah Missouri to receive treatment at Dr Nickle’s sanatorium.

C. C. Nail W. Eighth Savannah Dr. Nickle

Stafford Couple Visit in Pauls Valley

Mr and Mrs Loren Stafford visited friends and relatives in Pauls Valley Sunday. Mrs Stafford remained for several days visit.

Loren Stafford Pauls Valley Mrs. Stafford

Ada birthday celebration honors W. S. Kerr

Mrs. Lois Winberly Mrs. Mildred Anderson and Mr and Mrs Billy Kerr of Oklahoma City visited Ada to celebrate the sixty sixth birthday of their father W S Kerr over the weekend on Sunday the family gathered for the occasion

Lois Winberly Mildred Anderson Billy Kerr Oklahoma City Ada W. S. Kerr

Mrs. E O Halsey and Mrs C L Webb visit Ada hosts

Mrs. E O Halsey of Long Beach California and Mrs C L Webb of Hugo visit Ada guests of Mr and Mrs H H Hudson at 830 East Twelfth during a social visit in town.

E. O. Halsey Longs Beach Calif C. L. Webb Hugo Ada H. H. Hudson East Twelfth

Ledbetters Move to Paris Tenn for Woolworths Role

Mr and Mrs Dibrel Ledbetter formerly of Ada have moved to Paris Tennessee where Mr Ledbetter will manage Woolworths. Mrs Ledbetter is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Qualls 525 East Twelfth.

Dibrel Ledbetter Ada Paris Tenn Ledbetter Woolworths C. E. Qualls East Twelfth

Ada Social Notes Include Local Recoveries and Visits

Miss Lucille Norman resumes work after an appendectomy at a local hospital. J. E. Stewart of Francis visited friends and conducted business in Ada Monday. M. M. Pierce of Denison Texas visited friends in Ada Sunday. Sam Beck of Greenville Texas attended to business and visited friends in Ada today.

Lucille Norman J. E. Stewart Francis Ada M. M. Pierce Denison, Tex Sam Beck Greenville Texas

Gorhams Announce Birth of Son Eu chie Duane

Mr and Mrs Archie Gorham announce the birth of a son Eu chie Duane on Sunday January 14 at two miles east of the city.

Archie Gorham Euchie Duane

Parker Birth Announcement for Ada Jane Parker

Announcement of the birth of a daughter Ada Jane to Mr and Mrs Clifton Parker of Tonkawa on Sunday January 14. Mr Parker teaches at University Preparatory College in Tonkawa.

Ada Jane Clifton Parker Tonkawa Parker University Preparatory

Miss Jackie Overstreet Visits Grandparents in Oklahoma City

Miss Jackie Overstreet returned from Oklahoma City after a visit with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Brown, during the past several days.

Jackie Overstreet Oklahoma _ City Mrs S. M. Brown

Miss Martha Brown Returns Home from Ada Visit

Miss Martha Brown returns to Shawnee after a several day visit in Ada as guest of Miss Rut Linn.

Martha Brown Shawnee Ada Rut Linn

Geologists Otto Nordman and Jerry Cole relocate to Ada

Otto Nordman and his family and Virgil Jerry Cole and his family move to Ada from Perry. Both Nordman and Cole are geologists in charge of the Supply Oil company in the Ada region.

Otto Nordman Virgil Jerry” Cole Ada Perry Mr. Nordman Mr. Cole

Death of Former East Central Student Faye Wheeler

Ada reports the death of Miss Faye Wheeler a former East Central student. The notice cites her ties to the school and community with brief acknowledgment of her passing.

Ada Faye Wheeler East Central

Trio of Local Notes From Oklahoma City Visit

The item notes a Tri Sigma sorority member hospitalized in Oklahoma City on Sunday January 14. It also mentions Bob Riggs chief geologist with ITO returning to Bartlesville after Ada business, and G C Oneal of Clarita visiting.

Tri Sigma Sorority Oklahoma City Bob Riggs Bartlesville Ada

King James Davenport Enrolls at East Central State

King James Davenport of Sulphur enrolled at East Central State Teachers College this week to begin studies, marking a new chapter in his academic career at the local institution.

King James Davenport East Central State Teachers College Bessie Conley Porum Oklahoma Frazier Arkansas Egypt Bessie Vaness Thelma Smith

Vanoss Preacher C W Stringer At Local Services

Eid C W Stringer preached here Saturday and Sunday nights with topics Missions and The Plan of Salvation A large singing meeting filled the schedule causing no Sunday 11 am sermon The next meeting will be Lightning Ridge singing class the second Sunday in February Many local residents and visitors are listed with care for social visits and trips to Ada Mansville Stillwater Muskogee Blue Mound and Jesse communities including Mitchell Mullins Richardson and Stringer families

Vanoss Ada J. P. Walker Clyde Walker Flora Richardson G. M. Pitt Jewel McGehee Vera Hunt Adella Jones Dorothy Mullins Evelyn Mitchell June Johnson Union Hill Lula Cleta Collins Pearl Walker

Social Links and Visits Across Pickett Ada Area

Numerous visits and gatherings across Pickett Ada and surrounding communities are noted. Friends drop by homes of Stone, Hobbs, Rich, and Cleghorn families while others report on Sunday school, prayer meetings, and a large party hosted by Iva Stone. Maude Green underwent treatment in Oklahoma City.

Lorene Oliver Jessie Ginn Willie Cleghorn Jessie Marie Lee Elba Ginn Lorene Lucille Oliver Verbal Audie Oliver Chilco J. G. Stone Warren Dilbeck Seates Buster Whitaker Cleghorn Della Willie and Hollis Iva Stone Theodore Secates Minola Cleghorn Willie Joe Whitaker Price Home Fannie Seates Elbea Ginn Treda Clark Susie Holman R. C. Scates Tom Price Price Walter Meyers Jim Hicks Notie Price Bessie Secates Shade Price Bethulem Verbal Oliver Hazel Green Lorene Cleghorn Effie Cleghorn Maude Green Oklahoma City Knox

School Progress and Socials Highlight Blue Mound Update

The report notes strong school progress with large attendance and a new pupil Miss Juanita Crisp from Blue Mound. A eighth grade party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L H Watson included Troy Blevens Ruby Blevens Betty Richardson Ogal Lena Mack Andy Davis and guests Brad Robert Watkins Charlie Davis Fred Brown Leroy Richardson C B Mack Opal Mack Velma Oglesby. Cocoa and cake were served and ciphering was well attended Tuesday night. Evertt Loman of Pontotoc and Rabbit Littlefield of Blue Mound attended Sunday school, while Mr. and Mrs. M Watkins and family returned from Mississippi and Arkansas after visiting friends.

C. C. Brown Jesse Ab Davis Watkins Elizabeth L. H. Watson Bro Lee Byrd Owl Creek Buel Bradford C. B. Mack Ada Fred Brown Charlie Davis Scud McKinney Kansas Lewis Robertson Muskogee Trnce Crisp Blue Mound Juanita Crisp Troy Ruby Blevens Betty Richardson Ogal Lena Mack Andy Davis Brad Robert Watkins Leroy Richardson Opal Velma Oglesby Evertt Loman Pontotoc

Local Extension Agents Lead Colbert Club Meeting

Mrs. Jessie Morgan home demonstration agent and assistant Mrs. Collins addressed Colbert Adult club with 16 members present, followed by a soap making demonstration by Morgan and a demonstration by club secretary S J Richmond. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Selph. The 4 H club reorganized Thursday electing Paul Landrith president Juanita Long vice president Maxine McDaniels secretary Jewel Arnold supervisor.

Jessie Morgan Collins Colbert A. R. Selph Morgan S. J. Richmond Selph Paul Landrith Juanita Long Maxine McDaniels Jewel Arnold Twillia Pervine Ada Valeria Fulkerson Lena Roberts Alma Landrith Crawford Allen M. L. Earnest Dallas Jones Putman

Community Notes and Obituary From Vanoss Area

Local residents visit friends and family across several homes in Conway Hammond and Vanoss. Church speakers Rev Miller and Rev Jared scheduled for Sunday. Community updates include moves to Citra Owl Creek Lovelady Latta and Brook Haven. Obituary for Bob Allison, prayer meetings, school news and student achievements noted.

Conway

In Memory of D. R. Cannaday

D. R. Cannaday was killed by a truck in Milano Texas on January 5. He is survived by a widow and nine children including Ernest Cannaday and D. J. Cannaday, plus daughter Eleanor Jervis. A friend notes the loss with verses about heaven and remembrance.

D. R. Cannaday Milano Texas Ernest Cannaday Ada D. J. Cannaday Eleanor Jervis Tabler Oklo

Local Social Visits Highlight Weekend in Black Rock Area

Mr and Mrs Howard Jared of Black Rock visited Saturday and Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs D M Kerr. Lola Fay Brown stayed with Irene McMeans overnight and Vera Kerr with Celia Watson midweek. Lois Kerr and Florence Lee Brown spent a night with Bertha Grey. A M Henry hosts included Florence Lee, Lola Fay Brown, Mary Nell Rowe, J B and Irene MecMeans, Allen and Knox Sweat.

Howard Jared Black Rock D. M. Kerr Lola Fay Brown Irene McMeans Vera Kerr Celia Watson Lois Kerr Florence Lee Brown Bertha Grey A. M. Henry A. C. Florence Lee Mary Nell Rowe J. B Irene Mecm

Singing school thrives under Pruitt and son leads crowds

The community enjoys pleasant weather as a seven night singing school proceeds led by Mr. Pruitt and his son J H. They urge attendees to contribute when convenient to Mrs. Kite the treasurer. A pie supper will be held after the school to cover teacher expenses. New Sunday school officers were elected: superintendent Mr. Blankenship, assistant superintendent Mr. Jared, secretary treasurer Juanita Coats, Bible class teacher Mr. Kite, intermediate teacher Bertha Martin, junior teacher Ozella Wilkinson, and card class teacher Mrs. Kite.

Vera Breecheen Crissenberry Mr. Pruitt Kite Mr. Pegg Seminole Grindstaff Ada Pruitt J. H Blankenship Jared Juanita Coats Mr. Kite Bertha Martin Ozella Wilkinson

In Memory of Robert Hope Allison

Obituary notes Robert Hope Allison a Conway native from Five Mile Prairie. The article recalls his repentance before death, his family, and a funeral at his mother's home with a sermon by Bro. Miller. It urges readers to prepare for death and baptism for forgiveness. Written by a friend, acknowledging the community's sympathy and flowers.

Allison Conway Five Mile Prairie Bob Ruby Shawnee Judy Campbell Antlers May Alexander Ada Hilda Malone Thelma Brumley Cal Vin Allison Maysville Cudyha Allison Cornish Allison Bro. Miller Jesus J. C. Beach Bruno Mayer

Local Family Visits Share Weekend Guests

Rev. Austin Deaton of Allen filled his regular appointment at this place Saturday night. Mrs. Grace Gentry and her son Dick of Tecumseh visited Tuesday night and Wednesday with her sister Mrs. Ward Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Finis Cosby spent Sunday in the Will O Bar home. The Wood home hosted Mr. and Mrs. Ward Wood Rev. Deaton and Mr. and Mrs. M. Lusk. Virgle Turner and Plumer Smart visited the A. R. Cosby home Saturday. J. P. Wood visited a while.

Louie Backus Annie Bell Ina Jackson Gladys Fotterberry Rich Annie Stephens Pickett Ben Stone Willie Mae Hobbs Glennie Phillips Florence Stone Mary Eula Jackson Oscar Jhnson Jinks Penrod Mart Hanrahan J. B. Stone Doy Yancey Jimmie Rich Gwendolyn Mildred Russell Ada Sherman Estis Gene Fortenberry Joe Roddy Bebee Hailey Williams Barney Estis Edward Fortenberry Ray Ralph Stone Brandon's Glinnie Phillips Andrew Teel Newt Stone Hobbs Ernes Estes Nola Stone Jewell Stone Egypt White Ham Matt Hanrahan Jim Rich M. L. D. Stone Barney Estes Clay Blood Calvin Ida Stone Grover Keeling Hailey William's Hamilton Sunshine A. E. Ford James Ford Clarence Hagler Cooksey Jessie Loyd Creager Maude Hewett Virgie Verna Eager Lula Mae Reed Fitzhugh Cleo Barton John Myricks O. V. Cross al Goodman Joe Belt Robert Trivitt Jim Kirkis Bill Pollock Laxton John Mynicks Owl Creek Byrd Esther Horton Oklahoma City W. M. Parker Laula Couch Ollie Fox Dow Thompson Union Valley Delbert Joe Thompson Lovelady Charles Sliger Beulah Hatton Lon Cecil Hatton Williamson Conway C. M. Sliger Kebia Bigham Ahloso Bill Hall Levi Cupps Vernon Texas Eldo Whipple Frisco J. T Stanley Brower Konawa Amos Maples Mrs. Cecil Grandma Fowler Mr. Mapels A. R. Cosby Ostell Cassady Bob Wood Billie Ward Wood E. Rudel Willie Rudel Finis Cosby Trixie O Bar Glennie Pierce F. M. Wood Vaness Austin Deaton Allen This Place Grace Gentry Tecumseh Will O’bar John Wood Deaton M. Lusk Virgle Turner Plumer Smart

Thanks for kindness after death of husband and father

The family of the late Mr. Roddy expresses appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown during illness and death. Numerous relatives and friends in Ada Pryor Dodsonville Marion Tulsa and elsewhere send thanks to all who offered prayers and support.

Mary Roddy Ada Jess Roddy John Roddy Pryor Jack Roddy Mr. View Albert Roddy Dodsonville Texas Frank Roddy Marion Ohio Rueb Roddy View Roy Roddy Ike Mayhon Tulsa Erman Burnett Gene Fortenberry Elmer Robertson Ray Cook

Oklahoma Farmers Union Split Over F D R Support

Not all delegates in the Oklahoma Farmers Union back President Roosevelt. One member quips that some delegates are not strong for F D R, signaling internal divisions ahead of the party support.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Farmers’ Union Roosevelt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Speights Eppler H. L. Davis G. C. Oneal of Clarita Ray Fulkerson Roberts A. R. Jr Whewell Merle Wayne Hammond Davenport Missouri John Hurley Harold and Barton Hammond Ora Jones Myrtle Balthrop Heaven Heaven Bright Domain Pearl Barns Dorothy Summers Vanoss High School Anita Agnes Bobby Snipes Latta Willie Whiter Ed Chansler Amanda Berger Stratford Carson Phillips Adeanne Standridge Cloreta Isaacs Eula Bennitt Marjorie Colman Loretta Taylor Ray Hunt Dortha Denham Euva Jean Eeds Vernon Jones Alford Jones Pauline Riley Eva Eeds Leo Denham Alford Stanford Joe Hunt Anna Lee Roberts Benton McCauley Mary Ayres Hellen Cape Muriel Arnold Jessie Mary Tilley Cali Bee Foster Robert Moore Earl Baker Juanita Collins Selma Hunt Beatrice Tiner Clyde Moore Joe Lambert Alleta Bare Ann Speare Marild Arnold Earth Home THE Vanoss School Journal Mrs. Geneva Messecar Estaline Little STAPF H. L. Watters Rocky Chapel Myrtle Rubie Smith Rabbit Underwood Willie Creech Henry Creech Pleasant Hill Woodrow Phillips Ike Neal Lattn Mable Kidwell Mrs. Hart Bill Reed Owen Voyles Pecan Grove Sliger Beebe Pearl Rowlet Malcolm Stegall Byng Bill Walker Maxwell Tom McGalliard Glover Johnnie Bedwell Ed Clampett Robert Hope Allison Yeager
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