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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1935
Page
8
The Vanoss School Journal announces staff roles with Flossie Roberts as Director Frances Files as Grade Editor and Dessie Hammond as Editor In Chief.
LaVerne Zumbro is the feature editor and Thelma Smith serves as the sport editor in the newspaper staff, reflecting the newsroom’s leadership split across features and athletics.
Mr. and Mrs. O A Bayless return from a three week vacation in California and Oregon. Judge J F McKeel, absent due to illness, is reported to be recovering and expects to be back in his office soon.
Mrs Virgil Brumley of Colbert community was in Ada on Wednesday visiting relatives and doing some shopping.
J. W. Clark, a former local attorney now residing in Atoka, was in Ada today to visit friends and handle errands related to his former practice.
Local attorney Bruno Mayer returned from Coastgate after several days tending to oil interests and visiting his parents, describing the trip as productive and cordial.
Edith Ruth Ryan daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Ryan residing at 421 East Thirteenth has been very ill for weeks and underwent an operation in a local hospital today.
Roy D. King, an employee of Magnolia Oil, has returned to St. Louis Oklahoma after a brief visit in Ada with his mother Mrs. Hattie King.
Mack Bennett of Mill Creek traveled to Ada for a business visit on Thursday, meeting local contacts and inspecting potential opportunities in the area.
Mrs Earl Yates Jr returns to her Fort Worth home after a week in Ada with her mother Ruth King and grandmother J M Taylor at 401 South Townsend.
Mrs. Edd Sallee of Stonewall visited Ada Thursday to see relatives and shop. Floyd Keylor of Allen spent the weekend in Ada with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Keylor, at 212 East Twelfth. Mr. and Mrs. John DaVault of Bebee shopped and visited friends in Ada today.
Harold Nelson scored from various spots helping Horace Mann Horsemen to a 31 to 28 win over Centrahoma Friday night. The game showcased balanced Horace Mann scoring and tight defense throughout.
The Ardmore high school team beat Ada 29 to 19 to join Pauls Valley in a second place tie for the Big Five conference lead Friday night.
Word was received of the marriage of Miss Maurine Howard of Cushing Oklahoma. Miss Howard formerly nursed at the Sugg clinic.
Clyde Lillard has been in the hospital since October 10 and has undergone two operations. He has sufficiently recovered and will return to his home in Stonewall on Sunday.
Mrs. P Parker of Ardmore spends the weekend in Ada with her daughter Mrs. Tommy Maness and Mr. Maness.
Miss Gladys Jones of Stonewall is visiting Ada for the weekend to enjoy time with relatives and friends.
Miss Lucille Johnson arrives Saturday for a weekend visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Emmett H. Johnson and family near Bowlegs.
Mrs. Bess Hicks from the treasurer's office at the court house has been ill for a week and is slowly improving at Mrs. Fannie Biles home. Mrs. G. R. Norman, after a week with her parents in Ada, left Saturday for Arp Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. C Dieffenderfer of Oklahoma City spent Saturday in Ada visiting friends and attending to oid interests.
Mrs Gassoway Jr of Coalgate announces the birth to day at 7 am of a 7 pound daughter. Elsie Daugherty of Allen visited Ada for shopping and friends. Mrs Clarence of Stonewall visited Ada. Maud C Rose and G W Busby with Corbett Story spent Sunday in Allen as guests. Mrs E K Higgins left Ada for Birmingham after a month visit. Higgins was honored with social affairs.
Mr and Mrs Horace Hill of Sulphur announce the birth of a son Friday January 25. Mrs Hill is formerly Wiss Mamie Rross daughter of Jr L Ross of this city.
Mr and Mrs F M Hatcher left today for Oklahoma City to attend to business before visiting Mr Hatcher's brother in Chickasha Readable details show travel to two Oklahoma locations for family and work matters.
Paul Young returns to his home in Roff after a week end visit in Ada with relatives and friends.
Miss Caroline Green of Bebee visited Ada on Monday as a guest of friends. Bob Bayless of Stratford also came to Ada to visit his father M. F. Bayless this Monday.
Mrs RR Pollock of Roff spent the weekend in Ada as a guest of friends. She returned to her home Monday.
Mrs. Ethel M. Scott of Oklahoma City, coordinator of educational staff of rural rehabilitation, stopped in Ada Monday for a brief visit with local residents Mrs. Frank Smith Mrs. A. T. McAnally and Mrs. Harvey Luther before continuing to Ardmore Durant and McAlester to lead district rehabilitation education meetings.
Mr and Mrs Marshall Martin formerly of Ada now of Oklahoma City announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday January 27. Mrs Martin was Miss Claudie Thomas before her marriage.
Wilson Cope visiting Ada from Montana spent two days in Lawrence with relatives.
Mr and Mrs Albert F Klein and family of 130 West Seventeenth move to Hugo to establish their new residence as of Tuesday.
Criswell runs Hill cemetery as four brothers from Roff survive.
Mrs. Nancy Wright aged 81 died today at 5 a.m. at her Oakman home. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. from the residence with interment in New Bethel cemetery. Criswell's Funeral Home directed. Survived by two sons C. E. Wright of Konawa and J. M. Wright of Ada.
Mrs Liddie Turner aged 30 died this morning at 6 o clock at the family residence in Portland Park. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p m at the Pentecostal church with Rev Chilcoat officiating. Interment at Rosedale cemetery. Survived by husband W R Turner daughter Vergie and her parents Mr and Mrs Charles French of Ada.
Infant daughters of Mr and Mrs R Co Austell died this morning at 9 at the family home north of Ada Funeral services and interment in Rosedale Cemetery this afternoon
W. A. Delaney Jr. travels Tuesday to Chicago and New York City to handle business interests.
Mr and Mrs Lindsey Adams arrived in Ada from Houston Texas and intend to make Ada their home.
Zeb McKay departed today for Oklahoma City to handle business and conduct related activities over the next several days.
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Simpson and Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Boswell depart for New Orleans before sailing to the West Indies and Panama. Misses Sarah Boswell and Mary Curtis King will visit the Bowmans in Honduras prior to returning.
Miss Mamie Phores died Wednesday in Ada. Funeral services were set for this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment at Pleasant Hill cemetery north of Tupelo Criswell in charge. Survived by her parents Mr and Mrs T Phores of Lula.
Leslie A. Walker 49 died this morning at 1 at a local hospital. The body will be taken to Poteau for interment this afternoon. Keith's Funeral chapel in charge. He had been in the lumber business at Fittstown. Survived by widow Leola and daughter Mary Louise.
J A Bullock aged 41 died Thursday at 6 30 pm at his home 1025 S Cherry funeral held Saturday at 2 from Criswell's Funeral Home interment in Memorial Park cemetery with American Legion honors Survived by widow two sons James and Beams mother Mrs Annie Bullock of Dallas two brothers Joe Bullock Ada and Leo Dallas three sisters Mrs G L Darff Dallas Martha Fort Shreveport Lia and Marry Terrell Allen Texas
Joan Marie Rummage, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Rumage of 728 West Seventh, died Saturday morning at 4. Funeral services were held at the family home Saturday afternoon with Rev O B Lee officiating. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery with Keith Funeral Chapel in charge. She is survived by her parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs R E Rumage.
Mrs Ruby Yates was killed crossing a railroad in Gladewater Texas while moving furniture to Ada. Her daughter Billie was seriously injured and may not survive. Catherine Yates, a student at East Central, awaits word in Mounds, where the body will be buried. Bill Yates, Ruby's husband, died three weeks ago of pneumonia.
Washington NEA Service reports Local No. 116 of the American Federation of Government Employees, led by E. B. West, acting AAA chief, backs labor causes but faces restrictions as the controller's division remains non civil service. The move prompts fear of layoffs and patronage pressure among about 430 workers, with 70 others joining the union from higher paid posts.
The AAA Cotton Plan mandates Pontotoc County be split into six districts for the 1935 cotton reduction program with district meetings set for next Tuesday February 5 at 2 p m in six townships to elect committeemen. A democratic shift limits offices to active farmers and creates district communities of 500 plus farms with community committeemen and county committeemen elected from groups, supervises allotments, and preserves appeals to the state allotment board. Mrs Charles Hutchins of Burnsville NC noted as a former woman legislator walked 40 miles in seven hours. attendance remains good.
Senate first reading on a three cent per package cigarette tax passed in the house. House debates include abolishing the run-off primary, executives consider a parole board fee, and a $750000 state police bill. Eighth district American Legion members visit Guthrie Feb 8 with Quinby Melton as national speaker.
Ada man Thomas P Hold resigns as chairman of the Oklahoma state election board prompting Governor Marland to search for a successor. Holt cites a smooth transition and desire not to hinder the new administration. Senator Al Nichols of Wewoka had presented Holt’s resignation.
Timmons said the bill will be amended to strike land purchase and leasing provisions and reduce appropriations likely to 250 000 from 1 000 000. Sen Louis Ritzhaupt protested the appointment of Dr Albert Cates as state health commissioner.ook Assairs Marland Rowe Cook lashed Gov Marland for naming the roll call while cigarette tax debate prompted floor outbursts from Cooks and Herbert Brannon who resented being singled out for voting their convictions.
Isaac Roper aged about 390 died Monday at Hot Springs Arkansas. The body will be brought to Ada for interment with funeral arrangements to be announced upon arrival probably Wednesday. Interment will likely be in Egypt cemetery. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J L Roper who live east of Ada. He is a nephew of Joe Roper city mail carrier. A brother Cleburne Roper and a sister Mrs Jimmie Caton survive.
J. T. Trammell aged 54 died Sunday morning at 4 o clock at his son Owen Criswell officiated funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock at Meeker Cemetery in Meeker interment followed. Survived by wife and two sons Owen of Ada and William of Okmulgee.
Julius L Berry died today at his home in Roff Oklahoma. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the First Methodist church of Roff. Interment followed in East Cemetery.
Oklahoma City resident Virgil Browne was reelected president of the Oklahoma Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages. Ardmore's W B Roberts was chosen as vice president.
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