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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1924
Page
3
The past week sees unusual oil activity in Harris see area with visitors staying at local hotel. County clerk records 132 oil related instruments in three days signaling widespread exploration. Community life includes marriages, gatherings, and a notable Galey Asher ball game with Asher winning 7 to 6.
The community reports a progressing Sunday school with strong turnout next Sunday urged. Mrs. Allen Walker hosted a Friday night party for the youth. a large crowd enjoyed the event. The Lightning Ridge boys basketball team defeated Fitzhugh second team 12 to 3 on Friday. Fitzhugh will visit next Friday for another game. Numerous local residents and visitors attended social visits and church activities throughout the weekend, with multiple house guests listed and several upcoming gatherings noted.
School progress noted with new enrollments as residents report travels and visits. Social events include pie supper at Red Oak and singing gatherings with list of visitors such as Kerrs Eatherlys and Nickells. Sports results feature Fitzhugh teams defeating Rofs and Hart, with Lightning Ridge second team also beating Fitzhugh.
Friday night hosted by J. W. Higbee drew a large crowd. Visits and moves include Lizzie Woods visiting J. J. Webb and Kytes relocating to Ada with Matherley family replacing him. Households: Willie Creech to Rosedale. Jewel Creech visiting Virginia Creech. Conda Smith traveled to Ada. J A Green and grandson back from Texas.
A large crowd attended the singing at Bob Maxwell's Sunday night. Artie Hoon shared supper with Neatta Koddy Sunday evening. George and Mrs Steele welcomed a baby girl. R L Nollins traveled to Ada on business. Charlie Crane visited Bebee Monday morning.
The Vanoss school has expanded with new playground equipment including see-saws swings a volleyball court and a sand pile plus new books and pictures while seeking Superior Model status. A traveling library night school and a Parent Teachers association enhance community ties despite financial and logistical challenges.
Pecan Grove reports social visits among Dillard Green Angelly Loman and Walls families. Many neighbors share dinners, church sings, and weekend stays in Ada and Center. Local updates include school absence for eye treatment, planned farmers union meetings, and bridge repair hopes for Springbrook crossing.
The record notes ongoing bad weather hindering farming activity. Community events include Bro Giles of Stratford preaching monthly, a penmanship contest with a prize next Friday, and several family visits across the area. Observed social visits involve the Gosnell and Baker families along with Missouri and Ada connections.
The writer returns after a short absence as Cedar Grove notes unsettled weather. Farmers anticipate a prosperous 1924 despite a sick list and a broken arm from a crank accident. Troy West is mentioned among local residents.
Mr and Mrs Melton visit their sick daughter in Roff Mrs Maxwell visits her son near Rebee Mr and Mrs Melton take a business trip to Ada Jones visits Ada Irwin called to sick father near Vaness Willie Bolin recovers from influenza Wood moves into the community Floyd Bolin visits Thomas and Jessie Melton Shady Grove crowd calls for a reply Swedish fleet lists 2917 ships
An old medical patent claim states 666 offers fast relief for colds fevers la grippe and headaches. The brief notes its broad use for minor ailments like constipation biliousness and general discomfort.
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