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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1936
Page
8
Mrs G W Thomas of Wichita Kansas is the guest of her parents Mr and Mrs J D Cottingham at 826 East Seventh Street. Mr and Mrs John A Smith at 530 North Beard returned home Wednesday from a three weeks trip to Texas and New Mexico.
Mrs Hardy Jones and Mrs George McKay of Stonewall shop ped in Ada on Thursday. Local shoppers noted their visit to downtown stores and casual outing.
Miss Vonda Small of Allen shopped and visited friends in town on Thursday, describing a day of errands and social calls.
Mrs Frances Wintersmith departs today for Louisville Kentucky to visit for several days before continuing to Walldoon Lake Michigan. She plans a brief stop in Louisville and travels to Walldoon Lake afterwards.
Mrs. E. K. Higgins of Birmingham Alabama stays with Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Mays at 130 East Thirteenth. She has just returned from an extended visit in California and will depart for Tennessee to visit relatives and friends.
Miss Sarah Boswell daughter of Mr and Mrs S C Boswell underwent a mastoid operation Wednesday afternoon. She was reported this morning to be doing well.
S. M. Baublits, manager of the J. C. Penney store, writes from Washington that he and his family are enjoying their visit. He notes the Kiwanis International convention is a great affair with five thousand delegates present.
Mrs. T. E. Brents, her daughter Mrs. Maud Pittman, and Miss Marjorie Louise will depart Friday for Fort Worth for a short visit to Ed Brents and family. From Fort Worth they will travel to En Centro California for a two months vacation and a visit to Max Brents and family.
Mr and Mrs Roy Deaton of Pixly California visited friends in town on Thursday while traveling to Ft Smith Arkansas. They are former residents of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Harry E Hamilton of Marissa Illinois arrived in Ada on Wednesday to visit friends. They are lodging with Mr and Mrs Claude McMillan at 1031 South Belmont. The Hamiltons are former Ada residents. Mr Hamilton formerly worked at Sledge Lumber and is now president of the First National Bank in Marissa.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Hill announce the birth of a six pound girl at Ardmore Sunday night. Mr Hill is manager of the Hill and Shipe store at Ardmore.
Mr and Mrs Ray Lawyer and daughter Ramona of Henryetta spent the weekend in Ada with Mr and Mrs Lewis Lawyer, the parents of Mr Lawyer.
Mr and Mrs A H Morrissey of 94 West Twelfth have returned from a week of visiting relatives and friends in Eldorado and Junction City Ark Bertice La and Gladewater Texas.
Miss Mary Jamieson of Des Moines Iowa returns to her home Friday after visiting in Ada for several days as the guest of Rev. and Mrs Ivan J Young. Mr and Mrs I F Benjamin 207 N Stonewall have returned from a week's Kansas vacation visiting friends and relatives.
Mr and Mrs J L Mullins and children depart from 610 West Fifth for a two weeks vacation starting Sunday.
Miss Reo Johnston arrived in Ada on Monday for a brief stay before departing for New York City to attend Columbia University this summer.
Mrs. J. F. Jackson and Mrs. Deva Ryan traveled to Dallas Texas where Mrs. Jackson received eye treatment and is reported improved.
Tommy Wilkes of Frederick moves to Ada for the summer and is connected with the state highway department.
Miss Valera Keef leaves Wednesday morning for a two week visit with Mr. and Mrs. O L Peek at Wilburton. The Peeks are former Ada residents.
John Molloy son of Prof and Mrs M B Molloy underwent an operation for acute appendicitis early Tuesday. His condition is reported to be as well as could be expected.
Mrs W E Ennis and daughter Mrs C R White and daughter Mrs Tommie Duncan and granddaughter Miss Hazel Beemer of Memphis Tenn arrive for a two weeks visit with Mrs Nettie Sparks and family Ohio lineages or locations mentioned.
The Wades from Francis shopped in Ana on Wednesday, likely near a local shopping area. No additional details on items or location provided.
Mr and Mrs Lindsay Davidson and their children spend a two weeks vacation with friends and relatives visiting points of interest in California.
Misses Hugh Lee Wyatt and Mamie Elizabeth Grigsby left Saturday for Washington where they will sight see before traveling to New York to enter Columbia University for special work this summer.
Mr and Mrs T H Wyatt travel Saturday toward Devils Den to meet their son Charles and daughter Mrs H Innerarity and Mr Innerarity of Durant for a weekend visit.
Co. B. Lollar delivered the first cotton bloom of the season to The News office Monday morning. He reports no boll weevil signs in his crop up to now.
Mr and Mrs Lester Blair and their son came back Sunday after a two weeks vacation in California.
Roy M. Hollis died Wednesday. Funeral services were held Thursday at 4 p m at Criswell Funeral Home chapel with Rev. O B. Lee officiating. Burial followed in Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his widow Wilma Hollis, three brothers E C Hollis E H Hollis and W H Hollis of Ada, and his father W B Hollis.
W. C. Duncan aged 75 died Wednesday night at 11 50 at his home on South Broadway. Funeral services are set for Friday at 4 PM at the First Baptist church with Keith Funeral Chapel in charge. Burial will be in Rosedale cemetery. Survived by widow, a daughter Mrs L W Cheek and her son Billy, plus a brother and
Two sisters living in Illinois are mentioned along with their mother Mrs. Mary Duncan of Flora Illinois in a family notice. The fragment lists names and location but lacks further details or dates.
Mary Lou Vanzant infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Vanzant of Fittstown died Saturday at home Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Fittstown burial in Franks Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home in charge Mary Lou leaves her parents and a sister Eula Mae Vanzant
Edith Fay Kidwell died at home in Allen, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kidwell. Funeral services were held in Allen with Criswell's in charge and burial at Allen cemetery.
Cletic Harold Kidwell infant son of Mr and Mrs Jim Kidwell of Allen died Sunday afternoon in a local hospital Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p m at Allen with burial in Allen cemetery Criswell Funeral Home in charge
Elizabeth Ross 78 died Sunday at 12 50 p m at 901 West Main. Funeral held Monday 4 p m from Oak Avenue Baptist Church with Rev Milo Arbuckle officiating. Burial in Rosedale Cemetery Criswell's in charge. Survived by three daughters Mrs G R Naylor Mrs Tennie Koonce Mrs A M Dupree and a son J L Ross.
Mrs. Lotus J. Woody aged 3 years of Stratford died June 30 at University Hospital Oklahoma City. Funeral services were held July 1 at Wynnewood at 2 30 p m with Criswell Funeral Home in charge. She is survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. John C. Johnson and three brothers Hor ace Jack and J C Johnson all of Stratford.
Derrial Gene Isbell infant son of Mr and Mrs Haskell Isbell of Fittstown died June 30 in a local hospital. Funeral services were held July 1 at 2:00 PM at Sasagewa with Criswell Funeral Home in charge and burial in Sasakwa cemetery. He is survived by his parents.
An Ada News classifier ad promotes higher returns on vested amounts. The notice highlights favorable terms and longer investment periods aimed at attracting readers seeking better yields from their funds.
Rev Ratliff of Konawa preached a strong sermon to a large audience on Sunday. The Baptist revival will start on the second Sunday in July. Various locals visited kin and attended events while Raymon Lee Maples accepted a job in Oklahoma City. Sunday school reports steady attendance and preparations for singing on July 5.
The note records a Saturday night meeting with good attendance and Sunday visits by Oi lie Whisenhunt, Mrs. Lee Reynolds and others. An ice cream supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson drew a large crowd, with planned big Sunday dinner and all-day preaching inviting Vaughan Indian attendees.
Mrs Minnie Lea Hayes of Oklahoma City stayed with her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Buster Powell over the weekend. She called on Mrs Dana Riley and children Saturday morning. Gilmore Oliver and family visited Fate Oliver at Stratford Friday through Saturday night. Visitors Sunday included Vera and Selma Hunt with Verlie and Jewell McConnell Lewis Hodges George Elliott June Gatlin and Shortie Bratcher. Mrs Joe Bennett called on Mrs Lynn Wednesday.
Little Shirley Ann Riley is seriously ill. We all wish for her a speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs Truman Huddleston of Vaness and Mr and Mrs Ezra Hunt attended church at Wilson Saturday night. Mack Sanders called at the Buck Riley home last week.
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