Ada Scouts Triumph Over Kona Wa Scouts 26 to 23
Ada scouts from Troop No 4 5 edged Konawa scouts in a tightly contested game. The match featured even play with Ada securing a 26 to 23 victory.
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1923
Page
3
Scout Competition Results and Health Note in Ada
Troop No 2 took third place while William Laughlin of troop 5 won first, Morris Spencer of troop 4 second, and Glen Linscott of troop 36 third. Leon Brown of troop 4 had top exam with 98 and 9 11 points. Weedel Bennett second at 98 5 11 and Farley Smith third at 98 4 11. A doctor cited 75 percent with flat feet and circumcision needs. A follow up exam is planned in about three months to check corrections and widen participation. All Ada boys not registered should enroll promptly. the big annual banquet for fathers and scouts is upcoming. Cards showing standing can be obtained at scout headquarters in the chamber of commerce rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Miller
Ada
Konawa
Maxwell
Presnal Sugg
Syd Sachs
Carl Spangler
Prof
Graham
Mrs. Burns
Francis
Xsmands
Haskell Floyd
Morgan Carrol
Owen Izzard
N. T. Heard
Wane
W. D. Little
the News
W. L. Whitaker
Union Valley
Mr. Jones
Mr. Riddle
Mr. Little
Mr. Whitaker
Oakman
Lester Lillard
A. S. Graham
First Presbyterian Church
Waite Oil & Gas Co
Weedel Bennett
Harold Webster
Lee Couch
Farley Lee
Joe Tom McKinley
Ed Gwinn
Leon Brown
Leroy Shwyer
Junius Ridling
William Laughlin
Morris Spencer
Glen Linscott
Farley Smith
Chamber of Commerce
National farm labor wage figures put males at 28.97 monthly
Latest figures show the average wage for male farm labor across the United States is 28.97 dollars per month including board and lodging. The data reflects nationwide earnings for field workers in agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Shawnee Mobilizes to Enforce Ban on Public Meetings
Federal state city and county officers join a citizens committee to curb violence linked to the railroad strike in Shawnee. A drastic proclamation warns violators will face severe action as about 250 professionals back the effort to restore order after the Petty home dynamiting and a series of incendiary fires across two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Petty
Rock Island
Missing U S district clerk Dolde linked to Shawnee trip
Arnold Dolde clerk of the U S district court remains missing after traveling to Shawnee with U S marshal Alva McDonald to discuss quelling strike disorders. Dolde left his hotel ill and was not seen since, with relatives and Shawnee officers unsure of his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Arnold Dolde
U. S. District Court
Dolde
Shawnee
Alva McDonald
U. S
McDonald
New Ada Election Board Officials Named
State senator J. C. Looney confirms Pontotoc county will see new Ada election board officers. Secretary Bailey M. Bobbitt and registrar F. C. Simms resigned and handed them to the State election board. Looney proposed Dr. Sam A. McKeel for secretary and W. M. Pegg for registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Election Board
J. C. Looney
Bailey M. Bobbitt
County Election Board
F. C. Simms
State Election Board
Ada
Looney
Sam A. McKeel
W. M. Pegg
Bouquet for Conn Roach ADA Athlete
Conn Roach of Ada earns praise as a fast back and versatile athlete at Tulsa University. A senior and Kin of the Gol den Hurricane, he stars in football and baseball, serves as Treasurer of the Booster Club, chairs the Student Activity Committee, and participates in the Geology Club and T Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Tulsa University
Conn Roach
Conn
Phi
Geology Club
Kendallabrum
Balcolm
Printing award settled as Great Western wins bid
Oklahoma City January 18 The Dennis bill funds search and capture of missing bank examiner Fred Dennis. Great Western Printing Co. won the print contract over Oklahoma Leader with the best and lowest bid saving an estimated 15 000 to 20 000. A special committee led by Brice Harper and Elam was named to probe roadbuilding material costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Fred Dennis
House
Great Western Printing Company
Oklahoma Leader
Senate
Kr. M. Leum
Leader Publishing Company
Charles I. Brice
Jess Harper
Richard Elam
Elam
Bee Harvest Totals Record-Breaking 700000 Pound Year
The report notes more than 700000 pounds of honey harvested in British Columbia during 122. The figures highlight a strong beekeeping season with high yields across the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Conviction of G. W Ussaery Sustained by Court
Oklahoma City January 20 The state criminal court of appeals upheld the murder conviction of G W Ussaery 66 for the 1920 Ada killing of Whit Hyden. The court affirmed a ten year penitentiary sentence noting Hyden’s assault on a neighbor preceded the shooting with a shotgun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
G. W Ussaery
Whit Hyden
Ada
State Penitentiary
State Criminal Court of Appeals
Matson
Ussaery
Hyden
Mc. Broom
Shortage Found in Accounts of Oklahoma Clerk
In Oklahoma City on January 23 a $2,160 shortage was found in the accounts of A. C. Dolcie, former clerk of the federal court for the western district. He surrendered to answer at an examining trial after disappearing Thursday. Dolde, removed from office during his absence, was released on $3,000 bond as the federal grand jury convenes Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
A. C. Dolcie
Federal Court of the Western District of Oklahoma
Fedral
Dolde
J. H. Cotteral
Federal Grand Jury
Court Martial Law to Be Declared at Bastrop
Geo Parker will declare martial law in Morehouse parish after the open hearing of the masked hand cases to protect witnesses for the prosecution. Adjutant General Toombs, en route from Baton Rouge, carries orders to notify Klan leaders and parish officers. The Governor promised protection for every state witness and willingness to deploy troops if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastrop
Geo. Parker
Morehouse Parish
Ood
Toombs
Louisiana National Guard
Baton
Cyclops
Klan
Carpenter
Revival Meeting Draws Crowd at Worstell
A Wednesday night revival led by Brother Ryan from Oklahoma City attracted a large crowd. Proceeds from a Tuesday pie gathering totaled 9.11 dollars for a basketball cause. Miss Artie Edwards returned to duties after her mother’s illness. Abernathy resident Tommie Brewer visits, and E. E. Bristow and Myrtle Robertson wed unexpectedly.
Tennessee man found guilty of first degree murder
John K. Hudson Jr of Whitehaven Tennessee was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the slaying of Mrs Hattie Ferguson of Memphis. The jury reached the verdict after just over an hour of deliberation and the sentence is death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis, Tenn
John K. Hudson, Jr
Whitehaven
Tennessee
Hattie Ferguson
Memphis
Schools Closed at Francis Four Small Pox Cases Located
Francis Oxfa January 19 four smallpox cases reported by Dr Short led to noon closure of Francis school. Precautions are in place and return date undecided. Cases linked to Riley Alfred J E Roberts and Robert Day. No current danger assessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Oxfa
Dr. Short
Riley Alred
J. E. Roberts
Robert Day
Franks Resident Hurt in Tree Limb Accident
Steve Batson of Franks was brought to the hospital with a fractured skull after a tree limb fell on him while cutting wood. His condition was listed as serious. He is reported to have a wife and two or three children and is well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Batson
Franks
Batson
Condren and McFarland Wed in Ada City
Luther Condren and Cordie McFarland were married last Sunday at 11 30 a m in Ada at Rev E H Driskill's residence 412 East Fourteenth street The groom works at Santa Fe station and the bride at Reed store They plan to live in Ada and visit Oklahoma City and other points after the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condren-McFarland
Luther Condren
Cordie McFarland
E. H. Driskill
East Fourteenth Street
Rev. Driskill
Condren
Santa Fe
Miss McFarland
Reed Store
Oklahoma City
Ada
Ada Poultrymen Win at Oklahoma City Show
Ada poultry breeders earned multiple prizes at the Oklahoma City show. J. F. Weldon claimed second and third hens, fourth and fifth cockerel, fifth pullet in White Wyandotte. Lute Douge won top pen and multiple placements across cock and pullet classes. John Skinner captured top cock and several pullet placements in Buff Orpington and related groups. Mrs. C. S. Aldridge posted third cockeral and multiple pullet placings in Partridge. E. I. Reds noted in the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Poultry
Oklahoma City
J. F. Weldon
Wyandotte
Co. W. Ballard
White Wyandotte
Lute Douge
Buff Orpington
John Skinner
Partridge
Hughes County Farmers Pledge Land for Peanut Production
About 5000 acres in Hughes county pledged to peanut production for next season. Most land is in five to ten acre plots. The pledge follows farmers' bid to cut cotton acreage and avoid boll weevil losses, per T A Vanderpool, farm demonstration agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdenville
Okla
Hughes County
T. A. Vanderpool
Vanderpool
Baby named for new Oklahoma governor at capitol
Walton Wheeler is among more than a dozen Oklahoma babies born since January 1 named in honor of the newly inaugurated governor. He is the son of Mrs. Virginia Wheeler of Durant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Jack
Walton Wheeler
Sia
Virginia Wheeler
Durant
Ada High School Defeats Stonewall In Debating Immigration
In the Ada high school auditorium Friday evening the Ada team defended the negative on the question of whether foreign immigration should be further restricted. Judges A Floyd Norris and Wood ruled 2 to 1 for Ada. The event featured a strong Ada lineup Joy Pegg Fay Laird Bob Naylor coached by Prof. J L German and included a musical program by the high school orchestra and girls choruses followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada High School
Stonewall High
United States
Stonewall
Evelyn Burris
Abbey Williams
Earnest Fuller
Ada
Joy Pegg
Fay Laird
Bob Naylor
J. L. German
A. Floyd
Messers Norris
Wood
Cudd
Inez Donaldson
Charles Bobbitt
Youth Killed by Truck in Local Accident
Edwin Grim aged five was struck and killed by a motor truck late today. Driver Obie Mc Adams was exonerated. Grim’s death marks the seventh automobile fatality in the city this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Edwin Grim
Obie McAdams
Young Grim
The Flivver Is the Last Refuge of the Pedestrian
A concise remark notes that reliance on the lowly cheap automobile is a fallback for those who cannot access or afford newer machines. The comment critiques shifting preferences toward basic, affordable cars as a social trend.
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Emperate
M. M. Webster
S. A. McKeel
M. C. McNew
B. B. Dawson
F. R. Laird
Ed Granger
I. L. Cummins
Shaw
Citizens Committee To
BUARD
Great Western Company
Dennis Bill
Dolce
W. C. Newman Company
Okmulgee
Lamar
Pennsylvania
Allen Field
ADA Poultrymen
Durhan
Kelloggs
Wes Onco
Kellogg’s
W. K. Kellogg
Ek Noblogy
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