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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1923
Page
5
Educational Week Roles Shine at New Bethel Sunday School
Tyrola Delia Myers Novella Manley Lena Manley and Escale Myers attend Sunday school at New Bethel with Supt A Floyd and Prof Mc Cormick visiting Monday. The piece notes leveling up basketball courts and upcoming games as part of Educational Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Martha Albott
Charlie Johnson
Tom Floyd
Oakman
Noble
Ernest Watson
Harold Bevel
Tom Chandler
Arthur Isom
Ada
H. PD. Chandler
Jim Bevels
O. L. Myers
George Cochran
Pleasant Hill Church Sees Strong Sunday Attendance
Pleasant Hill community notes a well attended church service led by Bro. Stegall. Local residents Oma Ledbetter Gladys Fussell and others share weekend visits and friendly calls. Several families including the Blankenships Coles and Smiths are on the sick list or visiting, with neighbors offering updated health and social news.
Center and Town Folks Share Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs J Hooser spent the day with Mr and Mrs Jim Flannery. Miss Isabelle Eddings Maude Hooser and Jewel Copeland visited with Ted Cox. Emma Townsend of Konawa has returned home. Center and Stonewall played a basketball game with Center winning 18 to 25. Center second team beat Bebee 13 to 22. Amos Olds moved to Byars. A party at Mrs Peck's last Saturday night included Maude Vera Hooser Mary Flannery Emma Townsend Clara Mary Wooten Jewel Copeland Mr and Mrs Lee Moss Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bevel and several men attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooser
Jim Flannery
Isabelle Eddings
Maude Hooser
Jewel Copeland
Ted Cox
Emma Townsend
Konawa
Center
Stonewall
Bebee
Amos Olds
Byars
Peck
Maude
Vera Hooser
Mary Flannery
Clara
Mary Wooten
Lee Moss
Lloyd Bevel
Albert Warren
Eathern Orell
Oscar Crossland
Ernest Edwards
Floyd Little
Olen Rycroft
Ladies of Center
Emma Townsong
Grond
Stratford
Clarice Taylor
Alberta Berger
Vaness
Estell Mellroy
Herman Eddings
Beecher Mullinax
Lloyd Mellroy
Velma Floyd
Anna Henry
Alma Medlock
Fitzhugh Community Notes Highlight April Singing Convention
Sunday school drew a large local crowd with plans for a singing convention on the second Sunday in April. The Baptist Men’s Bible class will host a Bible program Sunday, expecting strong attendance. Bert Barton and his sister Mrs Verner Oliphant have moved to Ross. Small pox patients are progressing. Mrs Crawford has suffered prolonged influenza. J H Simmons traveled to Roff Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Barton
Fitzhugh
Verner Oliphant
Ross
Crawford
Drilling Set to Start on Section 19 with Three Deep Wells
Francis At reports that drilling will begin within twenty days on section 19 and three deep wells will be drilled. The notice emphasizes an upcoming extraction project with multiple wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis At
Ada deputies search two businesses for soy water
Two deputy sheriffs from Ada visited two local businesses Saturday seeking soy water. No findings. both sites were exonerated. J. W. Yates finished repairs on three west Main street houses, now among the town’s best dwellings. Cold weather causes widespread shivering and halts farm business except hog killing. Smallpox scare persists causing citizen concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
J. W. Yates
West Main Street
Center Ladies Organize Home Workers Society
The Center ladies formed a Home Mission Society named Home Workers at Mrs. Bradleys home last Saturday afternoon with about twenty members. Mrs. Bradley elected president, Mrs. Bill Peck vice president and Miss Turner treasurer.
Winter Snow Quietly Falls as Community Tracks Ills and Visits
A light snow blankets the area while residents report illnesses and social visits. Miss Gladys Metcalf is on the sick list and several locals spend Sundays with friends. Revival gains interest as Bro. Bill Dryden conducts services and local trips to Ada are noted.
Worstell Community Notes Highlight Social Visits
Worstell residents hosted and visited kin and friends across several days. Gatherings included church attendance by Konawa youths, a pie supper raising nine dollars, and a basketball event against Maxwell planned for Friday. Local names such as Laverne Cade Lola Wait and Lillie Bunch appear with family visits and celebrations.
Sunday School Plea to Adults and Community
A Manila style church notice urges older members to attend Sunday school and participate rather than debate politics and K K K ism. The writer emphasizes family involvement and serving Jesus, asking parents to lead by example and improve the program.
Community notes of gatherings and visits local to Pickett area
Local residents report frequent social events from candy pull and popcorn parties to basketball games at the Pickett grounds. Visitors include Gate Roberts, Ina Brandon, Dewey Stone, Eula Morrison, and families such as the Bellers and Cassadys amid illness updates and travel notices.
Maxwell Community Notes Highlight Conventions and Games
The Maxwell county singing convention met with Stratford and other areas despite bad weather and packed baskets. January snow gave way to a mild afternoon as Maxwell scouts prepare for tender foot tests and a basketball appeal invites teams to use two new official balls under 1923 rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Stratford
Vaness
Summers Chapel
Worstell
Ada
Mother
Old Mother Earth
Winter Gusts Hit Grove Area With Snow
The Grove community faced a snowy night while residents such as Mr. King and his wife from Ada visited in Norman. Desert Allen spent Sunday with Louis Redman and Bill Utley visited the Bailey home Sunday. A dance at Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey’s drew many, and T. J. Bailey with Verba and Velma traveled to Ada. Mrs. Agee hurried to her daughter Mrs. Robert Pradue’s bedside as Mrs. Norman and Mrs. King called on Mrs. Bailey Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Grove
Mr. King
Ada
Norman
Desert Allen
Louis Redman
Mr. Roper
Stratford
Bill Utley
Bailey Home
Ransey
Aaron
Agee
Robert Pradue
Local social notes from Konawa to Maxwell and Parish Chapel
Miss Artie Edwards and Miss Lillie Bunch attended a party at Mr. Fiddler's of Konawa Friday. Miss Argin Hayes spent Thursday night with Miss Grace Crow. Willi Covington spent last week with Lovell Cude and returned to Maxwell Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts of Parish Chapel attended church Sunday night. Misses Ola Davis and Grace and Hazel Crow were guests of Mrs. Ruth Kinby Saturday. Miss Laverne Cade spent Sunday with Miss Ocie Anderson. Miss Bertha Choate of Lawrence is visiting here now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worstell
Willie Sweet
Lillie Bunch
Maxwell
Ollie Sweet
Artie Edwards
Mrs. Estas
Bulah Sutton
Ora Davies
Miss Vernal Milton
Esta Owens
Mrs. Bristow
Ivey
Yellow Bird
Ocie Anderson
Bertha Choate
Lawrence
Rose Bud
Sunday Visits and Social Guests Mentioned in Red Rose
Miss Emma Walker spent Sunday with Mrs. Nora Burk. Miss Jewel Cope spent Monday night with Miss Lucille Bracket. Charlie Sitton visited B. F. Hag gard Saturday night to Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bracket were guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hag gard Sunday. Edna Maxwell spent Sunday with Miss Myrtle Thomas and others in Stratford area. Rosa Lee spends the week with Mrs. May Crow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebee
Emma Walker
Nora Burk
Jewel Cope
Lucille Bracket
Charlie Sitton
B. F. Haggard
Will Lee
Fred Duncan
J. A. Burk
Mildred Parker
Argie Robins
Rosa Lee
May Crow
Red Rose
Local residents share visits and greetings across communities
Weather bad today but school continues with 124 students present. Several residents including Earl Pate Thelma Rudig Lena Smith and Herman Richter visit Ada relatives. Reba Hisan and Ethel Hisan travel to Ada while others visit friends in town. Visitors include Bill Ried Austin Fraiv Mrs Clarence Wade and Lydia Woods. Eula Rollen Robert Rollen and Nora Wills also visit Pauline Harper and Lola Fraley. News from Franks and Pecan Grove welcomed. HYKI hs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Earl Pate
Thelma Rudig
Lena Smith
Herman Ritcherson
Ada
Reba Hisan
Zimmie Sanders
Pauline Harper
Retta Swift
Beulah Colbert
Reba
Ethel His
Robert Rollen
Jewell Hisaw
Nora Wills
Lola Fraley
Franks and
Pecan Grove
Hyki
Happyland Community Notes and Attendance Update
Happyland reports steady participation in the singing school and Sunday activities. The pie supper is postponed to January 26 due to teachers being called to Ada. residents are invited to attend with pies. Clyde Daniels returns to school after a brief absence. several residents relocate within the area and church attendance remains notable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happyland
Ada
Clyde Daniels
Clifton Deaton
Stonewall
Harve Wilson
Claude Carpenter
Ruby Tharp
Lottie Bushers
Mrs. Busher
Odus Carpenter
Lawrence
Mr. Walker
Lightning Ridge Community Notes and Events
Dry conditions hinder farm work as rain is desired. Miss Mamie Dosson visited Miss Blanche Cushman, and Miss Edith Shook hosted a youth party. Patrons and visitors planned a Wilson vs Lightning Ridge ball game, but only the local teams played. Eva Lee Hagar holidayed in Ada. Carl Solomon began a ten night singing school at Vaness. Rev. C W Stringer led services. Medlock Jackson and Fads from Stratford attended singing at the Ridge and at Mr Brice’s. Mr and Mrs B H Brice visited Mrs S E Tipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lightning Ridge
Mamie Dosson
Blanche Cushman
Edith Shook
Wilson
Eva Lee Hagar
Ada
Carl Solomon
Vaness
C. W. Stringer
Messrs. Medlock, Jackson and Fads
Stratford
the Ridge
Local Social Gatherings Reported After Saturday Night
Misses Bessie Weir Fannie Evans and Edith Shook were guests of Miss Mamie Doss on Saturday night. Miss Bernice Weir spent Saturday night with Miss Grace Brice. Miss Lela Crowder stayed Thursday night with Bessie and Bernice Weir. Roy Martin had supper with John Dunn Sunday night. A. Hennigan was listed sick Friday. Mrs Rufus Evans improved after illness. W E McCullar journeyed to Ada on business. C O Wall traveled to Vaness on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Weir
Fannie Evans
Edith Shook
Mamie Doss
W. E. McCullar
Ada
Bernice Weir
Grace Brice
A. Hennigan
Rufus Evans
C. O. Wall
Vaness
Lela Crowder
Bessie
Roy Martin
John Dunn
Frisco Social Roundup Shows Visitors and Local News
Miss Myrna Strickland entertained Sunday night with Misses Sarah and Clara Thompson. Prof Geo W Cavnar visited Ada Saturday. Smallpox scare easing. Hardaway Rives improving. Mrs Cochran and Mrs Mobley hosting visits. Chandler family visiting Frisco. Clara Thompson and Cleo Jones shopped in Stonewall. Charley Hays visiting Geo Chapman. Mrs Ray Wilmoth visiting Fes Little. Gunter Thomas family with B D Thomas. Ernest Durbin visiting relatives. Rabbit hunt planned this evening. pleasent Hill and Rocky Chapel invite more news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Myrna Strickland
Sarah
Clara Thompson
Geo. W. Cavnar
Ada
Hardaway Rives
Cochran
J. W. Mobley
Chandler
Cleo Jones
Stonewall
Charley Hays
Geo. Chapman
Ray Wilmoth
Fes Little
Gunter Thomas
B. D. Thomas
Ernest Durbin
Pleasant Hill
Rocky Chapel
Baby Girl Born to Ed Capman Family
A new baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Capman. The rocky chapel community reports a small congregation Sunday due to cold and snowy weather. Visits include Gladys Fussell with Pudd Price at Oma Ledbetter, Lois Phillips with Alice and Reba Hellman, and Oma Ledbetter visiting the Fussell girls. Singing was omitted Sunday afternoon and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Chapel
Ed Capman
Bro. Stegall
Gladys Fussell
Pudd Price
Oma Ledbetter
Lois Phillips
Alice
Reba Hellman
Fussell
Ruby Fussell
Ruth Price
A. Howard
Ada
Faulkenberry Attendance and Pie Supper at Jones Chapel
Local notes report Miss Nona Faulkenberry and Miss Dailey Whitaker visiting friends at Jones Chapel. A pie supper is planned at Pickett on Friday night the 26th, with many students and families attending.
Union Valley Community Notes Quick Talk Friday Night
Dr Linscheid of Ada Teachers College will speak at the schoolhouse Friday night with possible additional items on the program. Invited attendees include local residents as several community members travel and visit Ada Frisco Stonewall Francis and Wilson.
Local Social Notes from Yellow Rose Area
Mrs Myrtle Robertson was guest of Mrs Lonnie Hagard Sun Cather Cude and Robert Adams also Roy Foster were guests of Lorvelle Cude Sunday. Miss Laverne Cude was guest of Lanon Burk Saturday night. Jewel Humphries and Henry Goodson left Thursday for Oklahoma City to join the party. We hated to see them leave. Miss Argin Hayes was guest of Miss Gracie Crow Thursday. Will Covington spent the past week with Lavelle Cude and attended church here. Lavelle Cude was guest of Cather Cude Saturday night. Miss Ola Davis was guest of Miss Gracie Crow Friday night. Miss Emma Walker was guest of Mrs Melba Burk Saturday night and Sunday. Bert Cude has been on the sick list the past week but is better now. Mrs Earl Adams and a little daughter Irene were guests of Mrs S W Adams Tuesday afternoon. Richard Cahoon was guest of Roy Foster Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laverne Cude
Laron Burk
Lavelle Cude
Cather Cude
Ola Davis
Gracie Crow
Emma Walker
Melba Burk
Bert Cude
Earl Adams
Irene
S. W. Adams
Richard Cahoon
Roy Foster
Yellow Rose
Pickett Farmers Enjoy Smooth Work. Local Basketball Game Outcome
Pickett residents report good farming progress while Mrs. J. L. Ferguson remains on the sick list. Pickett girls defeated Latta girls 10 to 1 in a local basketball game. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bulloch visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Parker for Sunday dinner as Miss Faye Bullock spent Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickett
J. L. Ferguson
Latta
J. H. Bulloch
Lee Parker
Faye Bullock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bro
Stegall
Clifford Voyles
M. B. Crush
E. Champion
Willie
Gertrude Creech
Webb
Otho Webb
Willie Creech
Opal Hallan
Shawnee
Harvie Ledbetter
J. E. Smith
Mrs. Webb
Losa Young
Jora Halt
Coley
Wyche
Lynch
Blankenship
Vanessa and
Snow Deer
Silver Bells
Gladys Metcalf
Daisy Holland
Blanche Wood
Alma Eddings
Lessie Cheeks
Mary Crane
Della Eddings
M. Te Wood
Colbert
Dora Meredith
Una
Versa Summers
Ebert Tucker
Wilburn Stone
Ollie Wood
Jewel Isaacs
Zela Pennington
Walter Harris
Jesus
Gate Roberts
Mary Vandergriff
Burline Brandon
Ina Brandon
Esther Vandergriff
Dewey Stone
Jasper Bess
Bill
Eula Morrison
Willie Beller
Frank Beller
Fannie Hillard
Johnie
Frank Taylor
Florence Hillard
Charley
Otis Roberts
Estha Vandergriff
Ca&arence
Besq
Ina Brand
Della Beller
Garrett Beller
Little Son
A. E. Beller
Lerence Brandon
Luther Brandon
Pearl Townsley
Oscar McCord
Tula
Bill Morrison
Arch Beller
Haskell Hall
Otis Schofield
Elmer Morrison
Eva Brandon
Grandma Coplin
Lizzie Morrison
Wilson _ girls
Lightning Ridge Girls
Tobe Bailey
Oliver Crain
Rebee
Jim Goodridge
Wichita Falls
Texas
Mr. Bailey
Z. D. Allen
Mr. Childer
Denison
George L. Cole
Gailey
A. S. Graham
Boy Scouts
de Faulkenberry
Lizzie Bullock
Pearl
Gertie Farr
Nona
Wilma Faulkenberry
Harry Mullinax
Dailey Whitaker
Lena Mullinax
Gladys Gilmore
Little Sister
Arkansas
I. R. Gilmore
Edith
Ralph Ferguson
Lois Faulenberry
Floy McDonald
John Norton
Flora Brown
Jones Chapel
N. A. Wilson
Brown
O. L. Faulkenberry
Dora Bell
M.J. Britt
Portland Park
Curley
Union Valley
Linscheid
Ada Teachers College
Lou Stephens
Theotis Boatman
Henryetta
F. G. Mayfield
Bud Blackwell
Ada Durbin
John Riddle
Henry Boatman
J. C. Faler
W. W. Jones
Miss Carroll
Raymond Young
Fritzi Townsend
Clifton Mayfield
Marvin
Fay Bowles
Francis
Big Bone
Poland
Chinas
Curtis Floyd
Oklahoma
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