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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1936
Page
4
The article recounts Arthur Gooch's final message before his execution urging youth to avoid whiskey and recounting how drinking led to his downfall. It frames his last words as a warning to manhood and notes his remorse for hurting his family.
The text recounts Peter’s dramatic change after Pentecost from impulsive denier to bold preacher who proclaims Jesus as the cornerstone. It links his courage to the Holy Spirit and notes clashes with the Sanhedrin, while touching on broader themes of intimidation and faithful testimony. It closes with remarks on Paul, early church spread, and social figures including Sheriff Clyde Kaiser and Oklahoma politics.
Mrs Wilma Hollis and cousin Miss Carmin Cook travel by auto to Ozark Missouri to spend the Fourth with Hollis father W W Scott. Also departing are Mrs O D Lindsey with Lindsey Davidson and family to San Diego and other relatives heading east for Lions International in Providence and New York City attendance.
Miss Joy Stubblefield from Austin Texas arrives in Ada to visit her mother Mrs S Stubblefield and sister Mrs Charles Williams the former Miss Dorothy Stubblefield After an extended stay they will travel to the Ozark mountains where Mrs Williams will join them later.
Miss Rosine Fink flew to Edmond to spend the weekend with her parents. She was accompanied by Miss Mary Alice Slater who will remain several weeks in Edmond visiting her aunt Mrs. H. H. McNeill.
Mrs. Truman Treadwell and her children from Cromwell and Mrs. Lois Jarret and her children from Oklahoma City visited Mrs. Julia Lea on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.
Mr and Mrs W J B McAn nally and daughter Kathleen from Colorado Springs arrived in Ada for a brief visit with relatives and friends and will attend the Balthrop family reunion at Sulphur on the Fourth.
Miss Lorene Alletaz and B. P. Alletaz depart Saturday for an extended tour of California sights. Miss Mildred Laughlin, employed by B. C. King, also leaves Saturday for a lengthy journey to San Francisco Glamata Falls Olympia Caldwell Salt Lake City and Los Angeles.
Mrs FE F Case formerly of Holdenville died Thursday afternoon at the state tuberculosis sanitarium in Talihina. She had many relatives and friends in Ada where she visited frequently.
The friends of Mrs H G Story are glad to hear she is making rapid improvement in a Dallas hospital. Mr Story and Mrs Story's mother Mrs S P McNeill will travel to Dallas Saturday to visit her. She is expected to be well enough to return home within a few days.
Miss Pell Marie Coker and Miss Margaret Wolf will return Sunday from Cushing where they have been visiting friends.
Ida Irma and Louie Sarrett Jr. of Canadian Texas are guests in Ada spending several weeks at the home of Mr and Mrs Homer Sarrett.
Mrs. P. L. Moore and her daughter Billie Jean along with son I. L. Jr. of Memphis Tennessee are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Garrett at 231 East Fourteenth.
Mr and Mrs Joe T Braly announce the birth of a seven and three fourths pound son in a local hospital Saturday July 4.
Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Harvey of Kansas City Missouri are guests of their daughter Mrs. Harvey Faust and Mr. Faust.
Mr and Mrs Joe Norris of Busby audition depart Saturday to establish their residence in Tishorinto.
Miss Inez Weatherford returned to work at the Gas Appliance company on Monday after undergoing a tonsillectomy two weeks earlier.
J. E. Harris returns from a brief business trip to Altus reporting severe drought in the southwestern part of the state with residents in need of rain.
Mrs Denis Knight and daughter Camilla of Stillwater joined Mr and Mrs E L Whitehead and daughter of Holdenville as they spent Sunday in Ada as guests of Mrs Sadie Carlyle visiting in the area aboard.
Mr and Mrs Ray Lowrey and daughter Frances of Oklahoma City visited Ada relatives and friends Sunday then left Monday for a three weeks visit in Hot Springs Arkansas They were accompanied by Miss Tommy Jean Murphy of Ada.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Fischbeck of Tonkawa visit Ada alongside Mrs Fischbeck s parents Mr and Mrs J M Duncan continuing family reunion style gathering with local hosts during their stay.
Mr and Mrs Louis Lawyer and daughters Juanita and Lucy have returned from a several days visit in Missouri. Miss Nell Dean Lawyer remained in Tulsa for several weeks visit.
Mr and Mrs M M Horn relocate to Ada from Oklahoma City both former Ada residents with Mr Horn connected to the Carter Oil Co this move marks a local residential change and business ties in the community
Mr and Mrs A Pollock and children depart Tuesday for an extended trip to points north and east. Starting in Ada they will reach Chicago for Mr Pollock to begin full buying for the Smart Shop, then Canada, Niagara Falls, New York, and a return trip down the Atlantic coast visiting Virginia and other sites.
Mrs Lillie Reed Smith and Miss Mary Reed of Allen Maryland will leave Wednesday for Dallas Texas to visit their brother J T Reed and his family at 1228 South Johnson and other relatives.
John Randolph, longtime Allen and Ada resident since 1916, now lives on a Vinita area farm and is reported in critical condition. His wife Megs Randolph died last February. Randolph previously worked on the first well brought in the Fitts field for W. A. Delaney Jr. and others.
Mr and Mrs S Van Duren announce the birth of a daughter Joy Sue weighing seven and a half pounds born Monday July 6 at surrounding hospital.
Mr and Mrs Simon Killerease of Wenoxa were guests of friends and relatives in Ada this week.
Miss Hazel Rose and Miss Lu ella Woods returned to Ardmore Tuesday after visiting Ada with Miss Rose's mother. Miss Woods was the guest of Miss Rose.
Mr and Mrs H D Fidler of Harlington Texas were dinner guests Tuesday evening of Mrs Ivy Davis and family at 812 West Tenth
Pontotoc county reports unofficial results with Josh Lee polling 4 317 votes to place ahead of E W Marland 2404 and T P Gore 2066. Aubrey Kerr leads state legislature race. Deaton and Rogers win runoffs and Bonds tops corporate commissioner race. Barefoot defeats Cooper and Edwards for criminal court of appeals.
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