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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1936

Page

8

Julia Craig in Nanty Nesbitt yacht case and club links

Sulia Craig, secretary to George Woodford, pursues a singing career while entangled in a yacht party incident on Evergreen Island. Julia faces police questions, court counsel, and public scrutiny as Tom Payson reveals his love and Nesbitt’s death is investigated.

Sulia Craig George Woodford Peter Kemp Julia Amy Sanders Woodford Julian Cintra Leff Mrs. Joseph Hugo Nash Royal Nesbitt Evergreen Island Aodge Tom Payson Nesbitt Patrice Payson Buchen Buden Julia Craig Amy Nadine White Juliat Peter Ayson Tom Baden Theresa Davis Pnet Borow Tok White Club

Training at Chilocco School for Indian Youth in Agriculture

The Chilocco school offers full agricultural training for Indian youths. It sits on about 9000 acres in Kay County Oklahoma near the Kansas line, teaching general farming, seed-bed prep, planting, fencing, and farm mechanics. Students manage farm projects, dairy herds, and learn record keeping while earning a share of produce.

Chilocco Oklahoma Kay County Kansas Department of Kall Agricultural Department Cpair Nec

Walnut Grove Sunday Social Notices

Sunday school attendance at Walnut Grove was strong. Rev. L Cobey omitted church services Sunday night. Families and neighbors visited and stayed with relatives across Worstell Union Hill and local farms.

Susie Tate Robert Bolin Alman Danley Ruth Cheate Margie Ann Pearl Roddy

In Memory of Mrs John Ferguson Funeral notices and church attendance

Sunday services featured Bro Lewis of Sulphur and Bro Lewis Woods of Round Top delivering messages. Numerous relatives visited, including Yarberrys, Blairs, and Smiths. Mrs John Ferguson of Pickett died July 4 1936 leaving four children and several mourners. elegy recalls her cheerful smile and faith, signed by Neela Stone Mildred Farr and Mary Lou Fowler.

Lewis Lewis Woods Round Top Buddy Smith Allen Yarberry Clarence Irwin Tom Hughes Lorraine Riley Lucille Riley Mid- Way Grandpa Grandma Riley Lula Tom Earl Smith Smith Ira Clark Lawrence Rube Smith Oklahoma Citys Darbie Smith Buck Riley Midway Tom Riley Bro Huddleston Pauline Yarberry Jerry Dillman Smith John Little John Ferguson Pickett Mary Edith Bud Johnnie Billy Neela Stone Mildred Farr Mary Lou Fowler

Revival Ends With Encouraged Faith In Ada Church

The revival closed Sunday night with renewed spirits among the saints despite some discouragement. Rev. Roberts and family plan another revival soon, and Ada church workers led by Rev. J. D. McHaffey were praised. Earnest Summers bought a new Chevrolet.

Roberts Ada J. D. McHaffey Earnest Summers Marcella Hughey Geraldine Lockhart Haskins Edna Parnell Lyman Rutledge Norman L. D. Rutledge Wesley Farmer Summers Chapel Noez Juan

Baptist revival set to start at schoolhouse July 19

Local notices detail a July 19 revival at the schoolhouse with ongoing church services inviting all to attend. Community members list weekend visits, family gatherings, and birthday celebrations. Several residents travel among Ada Stratford Center and Seminole for visits and events. D. W. Ham had a major operation at Ada hospital and is improving.

Paul Higginbotham Charley Mobley Oklahoma City Wert Seeds Tommy Jack Seeds Inez Berryman Moraline Dryden Shirley Massey Grace Houtchens Helen Jean Berryman Clyde Kaiser Ollie Roberts Henry Maxwell Doyle Braham Center Fred Foster Neal McDonald Betty Jo J. H. Cook Stratford Bill Dryden Fittstown Dan Hayes Ada P. M. Wright Jerry Crownover Letha MacDonald Oliver McDonald Gaar Corner Rubye Mae Houtchens Ruby Bryant Roberts Grandpa Casey Cordin Lindsey Sylvesta Calvin Willie Lindsey Eula Simpson Enid Charley Moberly Vera Wanda June Betty Jo Ham M. M. Massey D. W. Ham Ada Hospital

Oklahoma Secretary Reverses Hearing Delay On Pension Proposal

Oklahoma City July 6 Secretary of State Frank Carter reversed an earlier order delaying a protest hearing on the Veterans of Industry old age pension proposal. Carter will hear Thursday a request for delay as protestants seek time to gather data. Campbell Russell for VIA objected after a continuance to July 27, one day before the second primary, with VIA aiming to place the measure on the July 28 ballot.

Oklahoma City Frank Carter Veterans of Industry Carter Campbell Russell VIA

Officers closing in on escaped prisoner

Oklahoma and Texas officers pressed Wednesday night to capture Raymond L. McGehee who escaped from Seminole county jail in Wewoka Tuesday. Lawmen also tracked a car believed stolen from the Sinnett used car lot in Ada as part of the fugitives' trail.

Cecil Hobbs Arkansas Odus Wiles J. S. Brannon Bob Carson Oklahoma City Tim Taylor Gladys Barton Vivian Jared J. C. Kirk Ada A. J. Brandon John Sanders Robert Ellison Union Valley T. W. Wiles Hoyt West Haskell West Earl West Lula Elzie Wiles Emmaline Kilecrease Koston Fraiser Carney Walton J. R. Pentergrass Pleasant Hill R. A. Sliger G. W. Thogmartin Dorothy West Cleo Taylor Herman Brannon Busby Lake S. L. van Duren J. F Allyne Simpson Happyland Carrie Jackson Oklahoma Texas Raymond L. McGehee Seminole County Wewoka Sinnett

Oklahoma City Market Report Cattle Hogs and Commodities

Oklahoma City reporting mixed cattle and hog sales with 1 200 cattle and 1 000 hogs. Prices show calves 4.00 6.50, steers around 6.75 7.00 per cwt, cows 3.75 4.50, hogs 10.30 top, stock pigs to 9.25. grains Wheat down 1 8 to 2 1 2 cents, corn down slight then up, oats down. Wheat oats corn shifts mirror drought and wheat harvest pressure.

Kansas City Market Report Hogs Cattle Sheep July 8

Hogs 1 500 slow weight loss 10 to 20 lower than Tuesday. top 10.55. sows 8.85 to 9.00. stock pigs 9.75 down. Cattle 5 000 calves 1 009. beef steers weak early. grain feds and grassers liberal. cows steady to strong. stocker and feeder light. Lambs unevenly strong to 25 higher. native and Kansas lambs 10.50. most 9.75-10.50.

Oklahoma City U. S Kansas City U. S. Dept Kansas Texas

Poultry market report from Chicago shows varied prices and grades

Chicago reports include figures for live poultry with multiple breeds and weights, hen, leghorn, Plymouth Rock, white rock, and colored birds. Prices cover eggs and dairy items, with creamery specials and various firsts and extras, alongside references to farm products like carrots.

Chicago Plymouth White Rock Springs Plymouth Rock White Rock

Potatoes Report Mixed as U. S. Shipments Rise

U S Department of Agriculture notes total U S shipments at 782 with July activity across regions. Prices vary by grade and state including Missouri U S No 1 at 2 80 to 2 95 and Idaho Bliss at 3 15 to 3 25 while California white rose shows 3 25 to 3 25 and heated 2 75 to 2 00.

Chicago U. S Idaho Bliss

Wheat trading leans to Bears as Chicago prices slip

Chicago markets showed Bears in control late today with Chicago wheat prices sometimes down two cents a bushel. Reports note ongoing rains in parts of the Canadian dry belt, suggesting the rainfall area is expanding and affecting grain prospects.

Chicago

Chicago grain prices on July 8 cash wheat and corn bids

Chicago market report lists cash wheat prices for several grades including No 1 red No 2 red and No 1 dark hard with ranges from 1.07 to 1.14 per bushel. Corn prices show No 1 mixed No 2 mixed No 1 yellow and others with values from 84 to 89 cents. Oats prices for No 2 white No 3 white and No 4 white range from 36 to 40 cents, with sample grades cited.

Chicago

Cotton advances on bullish acreage report and prices surge

New York July 8 Cotton rose as traders priced in government acreage data showing 30,621,000 acres under cultivation. July futures jumped to 15 cents, first such level since 1934, while October rose to 12.37. Late trading mirrored gains with net advances of 8 to 45 points.

New York

Spot Cotton Steady as New Orleans Market Reports

Spot cotton in New Orleans on July 8 closed steady with gains of 60 points. Sales totaled 1,713 with low mid dling at 12.95 cents, middling 13.30, road middling 13.50, receipts 726 and stock 392,804.

New Orleans

Parker Will Not Be Extradited

Governor Hoffman refused to extradite Ellis Parker Sr. the rural New Jersey detective chief charged with kidnapping Paul H. Wendel in Manhattan. Wendel said he may seek federal arrest under the Lindbergh law, citing efforts to prevent further kidnappings and coercion. The Brooklyn prosecutor and New York authorities pursued the extradition.

Trenton N. J Ellis Parker New Jersey Paul H. Wendel Harold G. Hoffman New York Brooklyn Wendel Bruno Richard Hauptmann Parker Ellis, Jr Manhattan

Mrs. Fannie Ferguson Mourned In Ada Area

Mrs. Fannie Ferguson age 50 wife of John Ferguson resided three miles west of Ada died Saturday morning at home Funeral services were held Sunday at 5:00 p m from Asbury Methodist church with Rev Holland officiating Criswell's Funeral Home in charge Interment at Rosedale cemetery

Fannie Ferguson John Ferguson Ada Asbury Methodist Church Holland Criswell Rosedale Cemetery

Obituary: J. F. Casey 86 Pioneer Resident of Oakman

J F Casey 86 died July 6 at home in Oakman at 12 30 pm Funeral held July 7 at Holiness Church Oakman at 3 pm Rev Hodges officiated Interment Oakman Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home in charge Survived by son George Casey Ada and daughters Alloma Bandy Dallas Fannie Smith Steadman Maud Allen Oakman plus many grandchildren Pioneer resident who spent most of life in the area.

J. F. Casey Oakman Holiness Church Hodges Criswell Funeral Home Casey George Casey Ada Alloma Bandy Dallas Fannie Smith Steadman Maud Allen

Funeral Services for Gladys Johnson Held

Funeral services for Gladys Johnson 590 South Stockton were held Wednesday July 8 at 4 p.m. from Criswell Funeral Home chapel with Rev Holland of Asbury Methodist Church officiating. Interment followed at Rosedale Cemetery. Gladys was the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Johnson of Fitzhugh.

Gladys Johnson Stockton Criswell Holland Asbury Methodist Church Rosedale Gladys W. B. Johnson Fitzhugh

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