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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
3
Mexico City observers question Francisco Villa's shift from guerrilla leader to rancher. Reports cite his alleged political ties, possible election involvement, and rumored investments while noting his armed ranch guard and appeals for stability amid persistent uncertainty about his future actions and loyalty to Obregon.
J W Evans a 35 year old former state sanitary engineer and assistant state engineer was killed at Maddil when a construction engine being raised to an upper story fell crushing his chest. Evans previously served as government engineer in the Philippines and taught at Oklahoma A and M College. He lived in Oklahoma City and is survived by a widow and two children.
Earl Lane of Oklahoma City won an easy knockout over Dick Smith of Tulsa in the sixth division of a 10 round bout under the Norman Howard post of the American Legion. Smith started strong but Lane’s repeated face jabs slowed him in round three. Lane substituted for Arch Cooper whose hand was injured. The local crowd hissed Smith’s surrender, echoing a Sapulpa corner’s earlier stunt. Jack Dempsey Iks scored his first in a swift preliminary.
Mrs John Martin nee Chambliss Sims and her son John Morley of Dallas are visiting relatives here. Mrs R G Calvert and her two sons visit her parents Mr and Mrs Fr Sims in the city from Ardmore.
Ed Wetherington will depart today to accompany his mother Mrs. D Wetherington to Pocatello Idaho where she will make her home. He may relocate but will delay final decision until after the visit.
At one o'clock the Ada thermometer climbed to just over 102 degrees, the hottest reading in two years, as reported by local weather forecaster Prof. E A Mac Millan.
M. L. Hudson and his wife have moved to Pickett where Mrs Hudson has taken a teaching position. The note confirms the family’s relocation and employment change as of Friday.
W G Gentry traveled from his Tupelo area farm to Ada and was noted as a longtime Ada resident.
Mrs L Thompson and her children from Miami and Mrs George Leonard of Tulsa visit Mrs Pp L Bryant daughter of Mrs Thompson and sister of Mrs Leonard, highlighting a family gathering across states.
Miss Gladys Aired daughter of Mrs M L Hudson travels to Houston to live with her aunt Mrs Coffman while pursuing a college course.
Walter Oliver will celebrate the Independence Day holiday with his parents in Sasakwa.
S Jackson, president of the Merchants and Minters National Bank, is in Cheyenne Oklahoma visiting to oversee current business matters and meet with local executives. The trip underscores regional banking activity and ongoing financial discussions.
Belton Brady and family left today for a weeklong visit with relatives in Holdenville. They expect to be away about seven days.
Fifty Boy Scouts reported for work at Glenwood Park this morning and white washed every tree in the neighborhood. They were rewarded with ice cream and free swims for their efforts.
W. H. Abernathy, formerly field manager for Carter Nance LaSalle at this place, has been in town a few days looking after his oil interests. He left overland yesterday for his home at Paducah Texas, where he is presently associated with a bank.
N. R. Lafferty, a local oil man, was taken to Okemah Friday in connection with an auto case. A car, claimed to belong to Barry, Pontotoc county engineer, who was temporarily at Okemah, appeared at Ada and was said by the sheriff's office to have been in Lafferty's possession.
Contractors face delays in laying a new line to the city lake while most old pipe has been removed and much of the new pipe laid. Officials note insufficient pipe remains to complete the job. City to take over lake management on August 1.
Z Summers of Lovelady was featured in a local society note highlighting community involvement and local pride as residents celebrate neighborhood activities and achievements.
A peculiar note reports a cucumber split into three joined sections and mentions Mr. Summers displaying a four legged chicken hatched on his farm. It also notes N. T. Tucker returning home from six months in Dallas for a family visit.
Prof. G. H. Priest reports a good rain spanning the distance from Purcell to Ada, noting favorable weather as of this morning for travelers and local farming interests.
Col J W Davis visits from Allen and reports plentiful rain and favorable conditions across that part of the county, with the area appearing to be in good shape.
Mr and Mrs R F Vaughan of Wetumka arrived Sunday to visit Mrs Vaughan s brother F J Stafford and family.
Mrs. Bob Fahrney left Sunday for her school near Coalgate which was to open this week. She was accompanied by her young son, Robert Owen.
G P Carney visits Brownwood Texas describing his ranch five miles from town. He reports the country has received more rain than needed and expresses satisfaction with the region.
Prof Millan local observer reports Ada received about three quarters of an inch of rain on Sunday. Weather details note the measurable shower and quantify the total precipitation for the day in the community.
A group of Ada residents spent Saturday night and Sunday in Sulphur. Attendees from Ada included Misses May Guest Ruth King Buena Nolan Helen Rogers Francis Case Ruth Mount Thelma Cowart Hattie Kidd Ruth Johnson Verla Cobb Walley Thompson Mrs Della Bedford Mrs Noble Johnson C A McClesky Sam Schienberg John McKeel Nathan Levin B F Short and Mr and Mrs M Z Thompson.
Miss Vera Miller of Konawa was in the city yesterday visiting friends and calling on acquaintances.
George Rucker and his family of Little Rock are guests of Dr and Mrs Dawson, enjoying a stay with the local couple.
Mrs. G. N. Waldby was summoned to Fletcher this morning due to the serious illness of her father, aged 87, who has been in feeble health for some time.
Pauls Valley defeated Ada in a dramatic ten inning game at Fair Grounds Park yesterday to clinch one win in the three game holiday series. Ada previously won the opener 4 to 2 at home last Sunday and took the second game 3 to 2 in Pauls Valley Monday.
Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin the Republican leader of the progressive group warned in the Senate that he may vote against the tariff bill unless the high duties are reduced to within reason. He urged revisions to bring rates down and maintain support from his faction.
Lake Victoria in Africa ranks as one of the world’s largest freshwater bodies. Its vast expanse supports diverse ecosystems and surrounding communities dependent on its waters for fishing, transportation, and daily living.
July 3 Dublin reports heavy fighting in Sackville Street with machine gun fire and front-line assaults from O Connally Bridge to Parnell Monument. National army gains ground, Stephens Green club captured, and casualties rise to 1 dead and 166 wounded. Eamonn de Valera reportedly with beleaguered garrison. lord mayor and archbishop reported taken prisoner.
The speaker says he is not a member of the Ku Klux Klan and declares opposition to it in principle after being asked repeatedly about KKK membership. The brief statement addresses rumors and affirms personal stance on the organization.
A cave survey reports seven new life forms discovered in Mammoth Cave Kentucky after recent icy years. Researchers describe the discoveries as significant for subterranean biodiversity and paleoclimatology.
Chicago July 3 six railroad shopcrafts unions outlawed by the United States Railroad Labor Board for striking. Board resolution says unions forfeited rights and a new organization should represent shopcrafts employees before the board. Both sides reported firm positions as Detroit decisions loomed. Denison Texas July 3 notices say held open positions until July 5 for strikers, after which vacancies to be filled, per railroad offices.
The Eleventh District Federal Reserve notes a possible 15 to 20 percent rise in Texas cotton acreage but warns insect damage and boll weevils may affect yields. Noting 75 percent of the crop is planted, growers expect vigorous growth if pests are controlled. Prices for cotton and cotton seed look favorable, aided by tariff protections, with a bright overall outlook for live stock and wool.
Opal Rexroat Kinney from Ardmore faces a suit filed by his first wife seeking to annul a divorce grant charged as fraud and lack of proper notice. The case, heard by Judge Co A Summers in Muskogee Oklahoma, follows a string of Kinney family legal actions linked to a January marriage in Duncan and extradition attempts. The wife's whereabouts are unknown amid a long pursuit by authorities.
John Welch and his wife, both Negro, accused of killing Deputy Homer Teaff, surrendered near Krushy Mountain after a week on the run. They were escorted to the state penitentiary at McAlester to await trial, denying Teaff’s death claim and describing a tense pursuit as searchers closed in.
The I C O F picnic at Center Saturday drew good attendance and provided a day of relaxation from work. Reportedly a successful community gathering with attendees enjoying the event and company. Fiji notes mention kava root as the basis of the national beverage.
The candidate Thos H Owen pledges statewide support for farmer cooperatives and storage facilities, uniform warehouse receipts, and matched road funding for better rural highways. He calls for seven month rural school terms, nonpartisan book selection, tax relief, and removing politics from state education. He cites a Farmers Stockman poll showing farmer support in June.
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