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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1928

Page

8

City Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Visits

Rev. H. W. Hunter and family arrive from McAlester and settle at 209 W Twentieth as new First Christian pastor. H. A. Bynum family from Los Angeles plan a two week Ada visit with Meredith family. Local notes include Mr. Henderson of ElWorado visiting on business, John Muller considering moving back to the county, and travel updates on Mrs. Carrie Haney and Dr. Catherine Brydin to California. Earl Turnbull visits Ada for the Elks dance.

H. W. Hunter McAlester W. Twentieth Street Rev. Hunter The First Christian Church

Miss Oleta Montgomery Heads to Okmulgee for Teaching

Miss Oleta Montgomery daughter of Mr and Mrs Granville Montgomery leaves for Okmulgee to teach in the city schools for the rest of the year. She has spent the past several months in Ada with her parents.

Oleta Montgomery Granville Montgomery Okmulgee Miss Montgomery Ada

Ada Native Jenks Deavers Visiting Relatives

Jenks Deavers, formerly of Ada, is visiting relatives and friends locally after spending several months in Florida.

Jenks Deavers Ada Mr. Deavers Florida

Miss Grace Threldkeld Undergoes Appendix Operation

Miss Grace Threldkeld of East Central State Teachers College faculty underwent an appendix operation yesterday and is resting today as well as could be expected.

Grace Threldkeld Miss Threldkeld East Gentral State Teachers College

Mrs Reeves to Join Mr Reeves in Ada Home

Mrs. F. M. Reeves will arrive in Ada at noon tomorrow to join Mr. Reeves of Sinclair Oil company in this district. They will make their home here.

F. M. Reeves Ada Mr. Reeves Sinclair Oil Company

Roy McDaniels Fined for Bogus Check Charge

Roy McDaniels was fined $10 and costs by Justice of the Peace T. O. Cullins after appearing on a bogus check charge. He paid the fine and was released.

Roy McDaniels T. O. Cullins Justice of Peace

R D Robertson of Indianapolis Visits Ada

R D Robertson of Indianapolis arrived in Ada yesterday and is spending today attending to affairs.

R. D. Robertson Indianapolis Ind

Chastains Visit Ada Guests of Son in Ada

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Chastain of Mena Arkansas visited Ada as guests of their son R. H. Chastain and family on East Ninth street. They left for home this morning.

J. B. Chastain Mena, Ark Ada R. H. Chastain East Ninth Street

Utterbach Visits Ada for Brief Oklahoma City Business

B. S. Utterbach of Oklahoma City arrived in Ada this morning for a short business visit. He plans meetings and a review of local affairs during the stay.

B. S. Utterbach Oklahoma City Ada

Oklahoma City Man Attends to Business Here Today

J. J. Ballenger of Oklahoma City is in town attending to business interests today.

J. J. Ballenger Oklahoma City

Mrs. Neal of Okmulgee Visits Ada Parents

Mrs. Hugh Neal formerly Miss Carrie Louise Harris, of Okmulgee, is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Harris at 43 East Seventh street in Ada and will return home tomorrow.

Hugh Neal Okmulgee Ada G. C. Harris East Seventh Street Neal Carrie Louise Harris

Harris and family travel to Sherman clinic

G. C. Harris and his daughter Mrs. Hugh Neale of Okmulgee and Mrs. Clay Jones went to Sherman today to attend a medical clinic at a local hospital in the city.

G. C. Harris Hugh Neale Okmulgee Clay Jones Sherman

Roberts and Stafford Attend Shawnee Funeral

Mr and Mrs J H Roberts and J Stafford motored to Shawnee to attend the funeral of their sister in law Mrs Marion F Stafford.

J. H. Roberts J. Stafford Shawnee Marion F. Stafford

Miss Stella Martin Plans Southern Visit to Dallas Fort Worth

Miss Stella Martin leaves for Dallas and Fort Worth to visit relatives and stay for an extended period. She will also visit other southern cities before returning home.

Stella Martin Dallas Fort Worth Texas

Ada Visitor Tom Steed Addresses Father Son Banquet

Tom Steed of Shawnee and the Shawnee Morning News, formerly of the local paper, spoke at the Father Son banquet hosted by the Boy Scouts during his Ada visit last evening.

Tom Steed The Shawnee Morning News News Here Mr. Steed Boy Scouts

Miss Miller Visits Oklahoma City for Weekend Visit

Miss Mary Sue Miller travels to Oklahoma City to visit relatives for the weekend and will return with her cousin, Miss Adrian Edman.

Mary Sue Miller Oklahoma City Adrain Edman

Mrs. Alice Jobe Visits Guthries in Muskogee

Mrs. Alice Jobe returns from a week in Muskogee where she visited her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Rufus Guthrie.

Alice Jobe Muskogee Rufus Guthrie

Reed of Afton Arrives in Ada for Day of Business

F M Reed of Afton Oklahoma spent today in Ada to attend to business matters arriving yesterday to manage affairs and conduct engagements in the city.

Miss Opal Snead Returns Home From Visit

Miss Opal Snead of Shawnee returned to her home yesterday after visiting friends in the area.

Owens Sought Again On Third Bogus Check Charge

W N Owens was being sought with a commitment again this afternoon on a third charge of issuing bogus checks. He had been released on bond on two prior charges, but Justice H J Brown announced a jail sentence would follow on the third charge.

W. N. Owens H. J. Brown

Ada Visitors L. O. Cobb and Leon B. Smith

L. O. Cobb and Leon B. Smith, principal of the Lightning Ridge school, were Ada visitors Saturday afternoon.

L. O. Cobb Leon B. Smith Lightning Ridge Ada

Mr. and Mrs I McNair move to new home on East Thirteenth

Mr. and Mrs. I. McNair left their East Twelfth residence after 15 or 18 years and relocated to 219 East Thirteenth, confirming their change of address in the community.

Fort Worth couple visit Ada friends in town

Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Allen of Fort Worth arrived Saturday to visit their son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Allen at 331 West Seventh. The Adan residents for years, the Allens still own Ada property and have hundreds of friends here.

W. J. Allen Fort Worth Texas Joe R. Allen West Seventh

Ada trip details for local residents mentioned in report

Mrs Patsy Greenan Mrs W H Courtney Mrs Jim Fairmont Miss Josephine Flor and Patsy Greenan Jr of Coalgate were in Ada Saturday on business.

Patsy Greenan W. H. Courtney Jim Fairmont Josephine Flor Patsy Greenan Jr Coalgate Ada

J Henry Collins Improves at Marlin Texas

J Henry Collins manager of the Pr B Wilson Lumber Company shows rapid improvement in Marlin Texas after months of rheumatism.

J. Henry Collins Pr. B. Wilson Lumber Company Marlin Texas Mr. Collins

Mrs Statler Visiting Ada as House Guest

Mrs. Jim Statler of Earlsboro is visiting in Ada as house guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gale Statler.

Jim Statler Earlsboro Ada Gale Stat

Harvey Family Travels to Oklahoma City Visit

Mr and Mrs W E Harvey and daughter Miss Maurine of 1102 East Ninth street motored to Oklahoma City Friday for a short visit with friends and to attend to business interests.

W. E. Harvey Maurine East Ninth Street Oklahoma City

Ada Oil Operator W. C. Hughes Arrives to Oversee Interests

W. C. Hughes, an oil operator from Ada, arrives in Ada to spend time looking after oil interests in this county including Ada and St. Joseph, Missouri.

W.C. Hughes Ada and St. Joseph, Mo Ada

Ada weekend visit for Miss Mozelle Sloan with family

Miss Mozelle Sloan a Stuart teacher spends the weekend in Ada visiting her father Doc Sloan sister Miss Mamie Solan and friends in the community.

Mozelle Sloan Stuart Ada Doc Sloan Mamie Solan

Miss Inez Neal Visits Ada Parents Over Weekend

Miss Inez Neal, superintendent of Stuart high school and former East Central student, spends the weekend in Ada visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Neal and other relatives and friends.

Inez Neal Stuart High School Ada Frank Neal Miss Neal East Central

Miss Opal Burford Goes to A and M College for Exams

East Central student Miss Opal Burford travels to Stillwater to take examinations at A and M College where she studied last semester.

Opal Burford East Central Stillwater A. and M. College

Miss Viola Harrison Visits Mother Over Weekend

Miss Viola Harrison a Healdton high school teacher spent the weekend at home with her mother Mrs Mary Harrison a reader noted in the society column

Viola Harrison Healdton High School Mary Harrison

Okemah Teacher Hosts Weekend Visit at Home

Ott Harrison a teacher at Okemah high school returned home for the weekend to visit his mother Mrs. Mary Harrison. He entertained guests Mr and Mrs Shelby of Okemah during the stay.

Ott Harrison Okemah High School Mary Harrison Shelby Okemah

Pioneer G H Palmer Dies at 82 in Konawa

M Johnston learned that his brother in law G H Palmer died Sunday evening in Konawa. Palmer was an early state pioneer who once lived at McGee near the area now Stratford. He was 82 years old.

M. Johnston G. H. Palmer Konawa Mr. Palmer McGee Stratford

Stratford couple visits Ada to see in laws

Mr and Mrs William Savage and their sons Jimmie and Billie of Stratford spent yesterday in Ada visiting Mrs Savage's parents Mr and Mrs J O Abney and family.

William Savage Jimmie Billie Stratford Ada

Ada Teacher Returns Home Before California Visit

Miss Marvine Brydia, who has taught in McAlester schools this year, returns to Ada for a week at her home before leaving for California to join Mrs. Carrie Haney for an extended visit.

Marvine Brydia McAlester Ada California Carrie Haney

Mrs Dale and children plan regional visits after Ada trip

Mrs L S Dale and her children left Ada this morning to visit relatives in Shawnee. They will also travel to Seminole and Wewoka before returning to Ada.

Franklin Family Relocates to Tonkawa for New Position

Mr. and Mrs. Claude G. Franklin and their sons left this morning toTonƙawa to establish a new home as Mr Franklin has accepted a job there.

Claude G. Franklin Tonkawa Mr. Franklin

Ada Visitor Briles Talks With Vocational Ed Chief

Charles W. Briles, director of vocational education for Oklahoma, visits Ada today. A former Ada resident, Briles led East Central as president for several years.

Charles W. Briles Oklahoma Ada Mr. Briles East Central

Mr and Mrs Canning Attend Lumbermen Convention

Mr and Mrs C. E. Canning left today to attend the Lumberman's convention in Kansas City Missouri. They expect to be away the remainder of the week.

C. E. Canning Kansas City

Mrs. L. E. Franklin Improves After Illness

Mrs. L. E. Franklin of 927 East Fifteenth street has shown improvement today after a period of illness.

L. E. Franklin East Fifteenth Street

Mrs Cora Roddie to Return Home from Seminole

Mrs. Cora Roddie is expected to return this evening from Seminole where she has been making her home for some time. She has resided in Ada for a number of years.

Cora Roddie Seminole

Miss Susanne Holman Accepts Tulsa Teaching Post

Miss Susanne Holman of 530 East Fifteenth Street leaves for Tulsa to teach in its public schools. A graduate of East Central State Teachers College, she previously taught in Ada schools.

Susanne Holman East Fifteenth Street Tulsa Miss Holman East Central State Teachers College Ada

East Central to Dedicate New Ada Gymnasium This Season

East Central prepares to dedicate a $110000 gymnasium, Ada’s indoor sports home, during a feature Tigers home game late this month or early next. Floors for the basketball courts are being laid and a hardwood auditorium floor will improve play. Exact opening date pending, with dedication tied to a season tilt. Board of affairs may formally accept the building after contractor completion.

East Central Ada Tigers Board of Affairs of the State

Marines Busy in Nicaragua and Senate Clash in Washington

Senate leaders from both parties clash over the Nicaraguan policy as Foreign Relations Committee prepares to review resolutions. Republicans seek full investigation to recall Marines while administration allies prefer keeping the status quo. Senator Borah urges a constructive inquiry to improve ties among American republics.

Washington Senate Coolidge Havana Foreign Relations Committee Borah

Marines Move 1000 Toward Sandino in Nicaragua

In Managua 1000 marine reinforcements head from Leon toward Nueva Segovia to engage rebel leader Augusto Sandino. Mountain artillery and supplies accompany the march through mountains and jungle, with heavy American mules and trucks aiding the push into northern Nicaragua.

Managua Nicaragua Nueva Segovia Augustino Sandino Leon

Three Nicaraguans, American sailors clash near Granada

In Managua on January 23 a fight near Granada left three Nicaraguans dead. An American sailor and a U S Marine first sergeant intervened when a fourth Nicaraguan was attacked with machetes. Crowell received treatment for wounds but was not seriously hurt.

Managua Nicaragua Granada L. F. Newton United States Navy Carol J. Crowell United States Marine Corps Crowell

Boy Scouts Observe February 8 Birthday With Court of Honor

The piece highlights the national Boy Scout birthday on February 8 with a planned court of honor ceremony to honor merit badges and advancement. Chief Scout Executive James BE West will address 1000 scouts at a Dallas regional meeting January 26 27. Scoutmasters McKeel Griffith Gregory and Reverend Tyson from Ada were in town.

United States James BE. West Dallas J. N. McKeel Guy Griffith W. C. Gregory Lawrence George Tyson Roff Ada

Buy it rent it sell it with a News Want Ad

Classified want ad notes quick options to buy rent or sell items through the News Want Ad section. Readers can place short notices seeking acquisitions rentals or sales and see them in the newspaper listings.

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. A. Bynum Elizabeth Jean Los Angeles Cal Mrs. Statler F. C. Henderson ElWorado Ark Mr. Henderson John Muller Amherst Catherine Brydin Earl Turnbull Maysville Okla F. M. Reed Afton Mr. Reed Solons Harry Miller Pean Iat Este Kuppenheimer Boys’ Hatsly Price
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