Pickett town notes high on picnics and progress
Rain refreshed this locality last week as farmers lay by crops. Several families from Union Hill and Okemah joined locals for the Fourth near Sandy mouth. Protracted meetings began, a new Dodge car arrived, and threshing dominates daily life. Notable visits include Miss Katie Boon and Miss Maggie Townsley. Local folks report a joyful holiday and community news from Byng, Union Hill, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Meeks
Maggie Townsley
California
Arthur Mullins
Gladys Comstock
Center
Wallie Owens
Mary Rushing
J. F. Coley
Wilson
I. R. Gilmore
J. W. Whipple
A. P. Robertson
A. E. Crusen
W. H. Meeks
J. I. Laughlin
E. V. Rushing
T. M. Rushing
Vivian Whipple
Union Hill
Cruson
Meeks Ave
Rev. Bently
Texas
Bullock
Maudie Hoosier
New Moline Universal Model D Tractor Promises Superior Farm Power
The Moline Universal Model D is advertised as the world’s most dependable farm hand with features like self starter electric lights a vibration free four cylinder engine enclosed moving parts differential lock and heavy duty gears. It claims higher daily plowing with two plows versus three by slower tractors and suitability for cultivating mowing and belt work. N L Wesson Dealer 118 North Broadway phone 252.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
NOTES FROM SULPHUR Fourth celebrations and visitors
Lawrence Peay visited his parents for the Fourth and planned to move to Sulphur soon. Ada residents A A Lucas and Hugh Alexander attended the celebration. Rev. E A Hardee preached at Calvary Baptist. Tamar Talley and other Ada Normal students returned home for the Fourth. Grace VanMeter plans to open her Keller school at month end. Several Ada Normal students came home for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmorente
Lawrence Peay
Ada
Peay
A. A. Lucas
Hugh Alexander
E. A. Hardee
Calvary Baptist Church
Tamar Talley
John A. Baste
Grace VanMeter
Keller
Ada Normal
Ruth Moore
Ollie Powell
Ruth
Robbie Estes
Lena
Ruby Slover
Nellen Baird
Summers Chapel Notes and Community Happenings
Crops look fine around Summers Chapel and many have finished chopping cotton and corn. Protracted meeting starts July 11 with all services open to the public. numerous locals and visitors attended sermons and gatherings this past weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summers Chapel
Myrtle Stone
Earline Haskins
Roger Wood
Goodby Summers Chapel
Maxwell
J. Q. Moore
Grover Kent
Georgie Wood
Dewey
Oklahoma City
Georgia Wood
Ruth Barnett
Jessie Hooper
Jake Kent
Ima
Amy Moore
Goldie Gregory
Norene
Stratford
Bertha Wood
Wilbur Stone
Janie Lou
Cleo Norman
Sam Haskins
Ada
L. D. Haskins
Tiny Tim
Local Community Notes Include Weddings and Sympathy
Sunday school attendance remains strong as several community members attend events. A wedding unites William Barnes and Irene Hutto at a Moore home, with a honeymoon planned in Hartshorne and Haileyville. The death of Mrs. Bessie Willoughby draws condolences, and church activities resume with a Summers Chapel protracted meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huckelberry Finn
Union
Bessie Willoughby
Coggins
Stratford
Willie Graham
Hazel Rankins
A. C. Bray
W. S. Bray
M. J. Estes
Arthur
United States
John Low
Chism
Rankin
Rufus Willis
Camp Pike
Mansfield
Ark
Summers Chapel
Claude Gray
Eva Sopp
M. E. Bray
Iris Hughes
Faye Willis
Randolph Deathridge
Omer Godberry
L. G. Gray
A. E. Bray
Gracie Gray
Pete
Union Valley
Traax
Huckleberry Finn
Pete Cartwright
Allie Lane
J. R. Newby
Jamar
Sulphur
Westello
Truax Items and Local Social Notes
A brief weekly note reports a pleasant Saturday rain that benefits crops. Ada social mentions include Mrs. Durbin shopping there, and Mr. and Mrs. Little visiting Mrs. Little’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmore, in Ada Friday night and Saturday.
Summers Chapel News Recaps Good Health and Local Happenings
The Summers Chapel column reports strong health in the community, good crop conditions including a large peach harvest, and crops being hoed for a second time. Visiting Mr. Claud Stone from Oklahoma City and revival efforts led by Rev. Coggins are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clo Haskin
Claud Stone
Oklahoma City
Ada crowd enjoys Fourth of July fishing on Canadian River
A large crowd from Ada fished Friday on the Canadian River for the Fourth of July. Jewel and Ethel Myers and Hat Tie Shaw from Konawa joined relatives including Eulah Raines. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Butcher moved to Ada Wednesday with Jessie, Bertha Dickey, and Eulah Rains. Mr. and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Jewel
Ethel Myers
Hattie Shaw
Konawa
Eulah Raines
W. H. Butcher
Jessie
Bertha Dickey
Eulah Rains
Hart Items From Hart and Around
Sunday School and singing were well attended with plans for next Sunday due to a Carley sing. A. B. Vernon of Ada has returned from France and visited Hart. A large picnic crowd plus visits from Wynnewood and Roff residents marked the week. Roy Lewis bought Dode Ward's crop and moved to Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Carley
Bessie
Jessie Thompson
Zettie McKnight
Minnie Proctor
A. B. Vernon
Ada
France
R. S. McKnight
Wynnewood
W. E. Edmission
Frank Lynn
Edmission
Mr. Lynn
Minnie Assery
Roff
Maude McClery
Roy Lewis
Dode Ward
Alice
Worstell Folks Report Rain Needed as Crops Await
Community notes show many residents visiting relatives in Walnut Grove Ada and Summers Chapel. Requests for rain since crops are drying, with multiple social events and local visits mentioned, including dances and church attendance around Worstell and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worstell
Brother Roberts
Ola Thomas
Ira Pinley
Walnut Grove
Gladys Roper
Baby
Hancel Roper
Bebee
Mr. Thomas
Mary Pinley
Rosa Lee
Abe See
Ahloso
Little Troy Pinley
Blake Allen
Evert Loyd
Perry Rakestraw
Dora Loyd
Thomas Girls
Love Allen
Ada
Chessie Thomas
Meta Martin
Goldie Lewis
Hamma Sullivan
Grady Cowger
Summers Chapel
Leon Pinley
Frank Odom
Margie
Thomas Nail
Sarah Crow
Thomas
Rebee
Trixie
Marriage Licenses Listed For Ada and Surrounding Areas
A list of marriage licenses shows couples from Ada, Stonewall, Francis, and nearby towns. Names include Roy M Byrd and Camilla Davis, John W Burns and Florence Henson, Bland V Harden and Sue Taylor, Joe Jackson and Willie Mae Douglass, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy M. Byrd
Oklahoma City
Camilla Davis
Ada
Frank Norvell
Tucameari
New Mexico
Thelma McCoy
Tulsa
Harry Hensley
Stonewall
Grace Myers
D. D. Tilley
Sulphur
Gladys Mickell
E. £. Alford
Stratford
Millie Mae Johnson
Leonard F. Stokes
Francis
Della Elizabeth Sikes
John W. Burns
San Francisco
Florence Henson
Arthur Mullins
Gladys Comstock
Center
J. T. Conner
Oma Adams
A. L. Brown
Mary Starbuck
Bland V. Harden
Sue Taylor
Joe Jackson
Okmulgee
Willie Mae Douglass
L. W. Weems
Mrs. A. Weems
Gasby Perry
Hattie Lee Reagure
Ready to thresh crops meet harsh weather
Wheat and oats near threshing stage face very unfavorable conditions while a large community crowd gathers for a local fishing outing.
Dempsey Wins in Three Rounds at Toledo
Jack Dempsey defeats Jess Willard in three bloody rounds to claim the world heavyweight title. Dempsey lands decisive body blows, knocks Willard around the ring, and secures the win as the sun shines into the arena. Official details note ringside preparations and referee Ollie Pecord overseeing the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Dempsey
Big Bill Tae
Willard
Walter Monahan
Ike O’neill
Jack Hempel
Ray Archer
Jack Kearns
Jack Malone
Jamaica Kid
Denver
Jack Dyer
Bill Tate
Jimmy Deforest
Archer
Kearns
Deforest
Ollie Pecord
Pecord
Allen Oil Field Sees Two New Wells and Expansion
Allen Oklahoma July 7 The Allen field attracts heavy interest as developers plan several deep tests. Missouri Oil company reports No 2 on Joe Gilmore farm at 737 feet with 27 feet of sand producing an estimated 150 barrels. Schaffer Bell & Lawrence bring in a strong well on Holman farm amid ongoing drilling by about 15 wells. Other operators including Homackla Tex Co and K C Oil Co report rigs and depths across multiple sections in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Okla
Allen Field
Missouri Oil Company
Joe Gilmore
Schaffer, Bell & Lawrence
Holman Farm
Homackla Oil Company
Harjo No
K. C. O.l Company
Gilmore
Humble Cipsy
Crabtree Farm
K. C. Oil Company
M. Shields
Texas Co
Williams No
Same
American Oil and Refinery Co
Thomas Carney
Business College To Have Large Quarters In Ada
A. Stauffer leases the upper story of the Starritt building on East Main and plans a large business college. The move to the new location is set for August 1, with a five year term and seating for up to 200 students. Four teachers start, expanding as enrollment grows in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Stauffer
Starritt
East Main Street
Stauffer
Stauffer Business College
Normal
Stauffer College
Business College
Ada
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Palm Beach
Oxfords
Mrs. Jackson
Mrs. Gooch
Mr. Loman
Mrs. Durkin
Frisco
Miss Pansy Sparks
A. W. Gouch
Susie
Mrs. Little
Vada Sparks
Mamie Gouch
Bowen
Pecan Grove
H. Turner
Ralph
Harlie Sparks
Floyd Hisan
Elmore
Pleasant Hill
W. Golightly
Peck
Dell
Cleve Campbell
Huey Johnson
Bruce Myers
Charley Stevens
Egypt
Graham
Edgar Rains
Dink Lains
Landon Alien
John Morse
W. O. W. Lodge
T. M. Jones
West Stringer
Clarence Jones
Byng
Mrs. Morgan
Shawnee
West Byng
Rix Versal Tra
Aes
Fane
N. L. Wesson
North Broadway
Oline Universal
Byng News
Wilson Items
Allen Oil Field
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