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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1926
Page
8
From Thursday's Daily: Mrs L D Garr, daughter of Mrs Joe Harrington, underwent a serious operation yesterday at the Ada hospital and is reported resting fairly well this morning.
Mr and Mrs A M Stuart moved from Centra homa to 726 East Sixth street. They are welcomed by many friends here. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Norman recently married returned yesterday to Sapulpa after visiting Mr and Mrs J H Norman.
Ed Quicksilver an official of the Scheinberg Quicksilver stores departed Ada after a meeting with The Model at the Ada store and traveled to Chickasha for further business arrangements.
Mrs. R. W. Lanning of Sulphur Springs Texas visits Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Jefferies. H. E. Earhart of Oklahoma City is visiting friends and relatives in the city.
J. B. Milam and Guy Williams came back from a Mississippi hunting excursion. They joined Paul Waner and A. O. Green in Rienzi Gre belongs to Green and reported abundant game. Milam plans to visit his home in Amorita Oklahoma today.
East Central's Tigers lost 29 to 28 at home to Edmond Bronchos in the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference season opener on Sunday.
Coach Albert Hacker led Ada high school basketball players to a decisive win over Seminole Friday night. The scoreboard showed a strong 21 to 0 or high single digit margin, with Ada controlling the game from opening minutes.
Wetumka athletics coach Harold Strohm visits friends over the weekend and notes his team lost last night to Weleetka by 14 to 19.
S. J. Sarkey came back Saturday from a week around Waurika where he holds oil interests. He is optimistic about the outlook for a producer on his farm just east of Ada.
Bill Newton traveled from Oklahoma City after arranging for the execution of Tex the world famous elephant, to take place in the spring.
Otis Floyd, formerly connected with the A M College in Ames Iowa, has accepted a new position. Further details regarding the role or employer were not disclosed in the available text.
Otis, manager of the ice cream department at a Clinton Iowa factory, has left the local cream factory to resume studies at Ames. His father, A Floyd, was informed of the move.
Fred Lewis underwent an appendicitis operation yesterday at the Breco hospital, with recovery expected to proceed under standard care.
Miss Sallie Calibourne who was ill with influenza at Ada hospital has recovered enough to leave the institution.
Miss Imaleta Potts arrived back at her Rosedale school yesterday after a weekend spent visiting friends and relatives in the area.
W M Ross of Lovelady states that oat sowing will begin in earnest once snow has melted, signaling the start of spring agricultural work in the community.
W L McAnally marked his seventy first birthday amid a heavy snowfall. He remains hale with all natural teeth except two, remarking on a curious birthday coincidence with recent snow.
Mrs J W Leach returns to Stonewall today after visiting her daughter Mrs B W Young. Mrs Roy M Hartman, who had been visiting Mr and Mrs J W Chambers and family at 513 North Francis, has gone back to Enid.
H. L. Norman from Maxwell says travel not good today but he reached his destination safely. He notes minor hazards and overall smooth passage considering conditions.
Josh Lee, Paul Waner and A. O. Green returned from Renzer Mississippi after three weeks of hunting. Joe Milam and Lefty Williams also came back last week. The trip appears to be an Ada ball team expedition. Fred Lewis, awaiting trial for burglary, underwent an appendicitis operation at Breco hospital after more than four months in jail.
Under trainer A. R. Dixon Shorty Call ended his career in Ada last night with a brilliant performance. He scored a clean knockout over Young Barnes of Oklahoma City in the fourth round of a scheduled ten round fight setting.
Agent of Hughes county visits Ada. Mrs. Myrtle Devaney of Pocatello Idaho visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. C Palmer and other relatives. Devaney once taught in Pontotoc county schools and studied at Ada high school and East Central.
Sol Arthur aged 76 died Tuesday night at his home 700 West Thirteenth street. He was a pioneer of Ada and valued for his excellent reputation in the community. Funeral services will be at Nazarene church Thursday at 2 30 p m led by Rev. R. E. McCain. Burial in Rosedale cemetery.
Mrs Ella Webb aged 45 wife of L T Webb died Tuesday night at 11 10 at the family home on North Broadway Funeral services were held at the residence this afternoon by Rev R E McCain Interment was in Rosedale cemetery.
M. A. Nash state superintendent of schools returned from Baltimore where he attended a conference of twelve southern state superintendents. They studied the county unit plan of school financing and heard Maryland’s system cited as a model. Nash said the plan fixes rural education at the county level, ensuring all districts have equal terms.
Census Bureau reports that cotton ginned up to January 16 totaled 15,488,230 bales excluding lint and 336,446 round bales as half bales, up from 12,306,813 bales last year. State totals include Oklahoma with 1,625,934 ginned.
Oklahoma City January 27 The Ramsey affidavit repudiating a prior confession in the Henry Roan Osage case is not expected to derail the federal Osage death inquiry. Authorities note Ramsey’s earlier statements opened leads, with new evidence and grand jury testimony planned for February 12 in Guthrie. Roy Lewis says inquiries will continue until explanations are obtained for 17 Osage county deaths. Federal jurisdiction in murder cases may extend to Indian lands not owned by Indians when needed to protect the Indians.
Scouts face snow delays as Ada troops push registration to February 1. Troop 9 meets, plans Friday February 19 boys night with badge awards to cap Boy Scout week. Fifty cent registration funds National Council operations. 100 merit badges targeted by February 1.
The Ada Veteran Scout troop held its second meeting in troop seven's room last Wednesday. Marion O'Neal was welcomed as a new member. Refreshments were served and plans for a near term party were discussed. Eligibility requires five years service and Eagle Scout rank.
The jury in the national banking case of A. E. and W. L. Lewis, Tulsa bankers, could not reach a verdict and asked to have part of the testimony read. Federal Judge John C. Pollock began reading the testimony of Joseph A. Genoa, a Washington special bank examiner, with more testimony possible.
Henry Berenger new French ambassador informs Secretary Mellon he is prepared to meet the American debt commission at its convention to discuss French debt funding.
The Senate moved toward a decision on joining the world court at Geneva with a likely two thirds vote in favor. Debate centered on roughly a score of proposed reservations that could negate participation, as eight Republicans and Democrats split on one reservation while nine opposed the adherence plan.
Washington January 25 The tax reduction bill already meeting strong Senate opposition is now challenged by a House delay. Green chairman of Ways and Means opposes the Senate revised measure, arguing it would cut revenue by 467 million dollars annually, or 167 million more than Mellon’s earlier allowance.
Norman reports first annual community chorus contest with $100 first prize and $50 second prize. Prizes funded by private donors who wish to promote local singing. At least 30 Oklahoma organizations expected to compete. choirs likely to combine from churches. Extension Division to select pieces and judges and set dates.
Two men Gillam Whitson and Tom McCormack were arrested near a city jail for possession of over three gallons of whiskey. They remain jailed on bonds set by Commissioner Howard West while facing federal action. Other arrests include a drunkenness charge and four disturbances.
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