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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1924

Page

6

Washington's Washington: Parade and Plans in Paris

The narrator describes Franklin, Jones, Voltaire, and Le Grand Vasanton in Paris. Key events include a successful masquerade ball, a suit of Washington dress, a gift cross from the king, and a dramatic reveal of funds and support for the American cause. Margaret Hare appears as Human Liberty and the tale culminates with the ship L Etoile carrying relief to Boston.

le Compte de Chaumont M. LeVilleard Compte de Chaumont Gusly France Hornet Franklin New World Washington le Grand Vasanton Fle Margaret Hare Boulogne Ogne America

Horse of Destiny and Washingtons Courage in Boston

In Boston harbor Jack learns Philadelphia is evacuated and meets Arnold who questions taxation and duty. He then visits Governor Reed, laments distrust and Tory ties, and heads toward Washingtons camp. A horse named destiny accompanies him as he faces debt, danger, and a plan to reunite with Margaret after the war.

Boston Jack Philadelphia Arnold William Penn Irons United States Reed America Washington The Hudson King’s Ferry Paulding Tarrytown Margaret Franklin Paris Louis XVI Solomon Passy Albany Mirandy Amerika

Red Red Rose Ada Conclave names new officers

The Red Red Rose Ada Conclave No. 11 held a meeting on Wednesday naming new officers for the coming year and conducting neophytes into the rites. Speeches by Superintendents Barton Hefley and Seger followed the install at the Harris Hotel with remarks on fellowship and tradition.

Harris Hotel Barton Okmulgee Hefley Henryetta Seger Seminole Reid H. F. Felix T.K. Treadwell J. C. Seger A. B. Herring

List of Grand Lodge Officers and Officials Named

The passage lists numerous lodge officers and officials including J. O. Payne Grand High Instructor K. W. Harris Jim Hodges Grand High Lecturer B R Stubbs Grand High Provider Oscar Parker Keeper of Offer Wicket W A Alen Keeper of Inner Wicket W C Moffitt Grand High Conductor J C Vernoh Grand High Prodders C E Wallace Cliff Dorsey Lowell Turner Joey Faust Grand High Keeper of Symbols J L German.

J. O. Payne K. W. Harris Jim Hodges B. R. Stubbs Oscar Parker W. A. Alén W. C. Moffitt J. C. Vern Grand High C. .E. Wallace Cliff Dorsey Lowell Turner Joey Faust J. l L. German

Anglin suspends pardons and revokes three paroles

Oklahoma City July 9 acting governor Tom Anglin announces no pardons have been granted since he took office and three paroles have been revoked R R Rye from Muskogee county and R V Davis from Carter county both paroled April 26 1922 had their paroles revoked the same day for forgery and embezzlement charges Frank Perkins from Murray county had his parole revoked at his wife's request alleging he failed to support her and left for California with another woman.

Oklahoma City Tom Anglin Trapp Oklahoma R. R. Rye Muskogee County R. V. Davis Carter County J. C. Walton Anglin Rye Parsons Kan Davis Frank Perkins Murray County Charre California

State Demonstrator Demonstrates Meal Planning

Fifty or more Pontotoc county women attended a meal planning and serving demonstration by Miss McPheeters state demonstrator from A M College at the Presbyterian church. County demonstrator Mrs Duvall invited clubs to send representatives to extend the program to every club member with a county rally planned for Convention Hall Saturday July 26 where dinner will be served in the basement.

Presbyterian Church Pontotoc County Byron Norvell Convention Hall

Coolidge Jr Death Casts Shadow Over White House

Calvin Coolidge Jr. died last night at Walter Reed hospital after a five day battle with blood poisoning. Funeral plans include a White House service at 3 pm, then burial in Plymouth Vermont, with a second service in Northampton Massachusetts. The White House erected a guard of honor as mourners paid tribute.

Washington Calvin Coolidge, Jr White House Northampton Massachusetts Walter Reed Hospital E. T. Clark Coolidge Tad Lincoln Calvin Coolidge Jr

Ada Hosts Oklahoma State Legion Convention Week

Oklahoma City area posts fill adjusted compensation forms for veterans with large staff and finger print services. Norman Howard post in Ada plans the state convention July 28 29 with daily events including rodeo dances and parades drawing 2500 3900 visitors. Ada Legion Home cost 125000 seats 2500 3000 for business sessions.

Oklahoma Ecity America Legion Department of Oklahoma American Legion Okmulgee Oklahoma City Cushing Legion Norman Howard Post Ada Ada Legion Legion Club

High Court to Review Ardmore Boys Death Sentences

Oklahoma City The criminal court of appeals opened a stay for Estelle Perkins and George Mullens two 2 year old boys sentenced to die for the murder of W M Cox a Hexbar store keeper Cox was killed during an attempted robbery when he barred the door A confession attributed to the youths was read at trial The review likely cannot be completed before the August 29 execution date

Oklahoma City Criminal Court of Appeals Estelle Perkins George Mullens Carter County W. M. Cox Hexbar Criminal Court Cox

Oklahoma cities vie for 1925 regional convention

Several Oklahoma towns push to host the 1925 regional convention. Pawhuska led the early bid, with Enid now seeking the veterans meeting next year. Sapulpa is thought to be gauging support, and Okmulgee is also named as a possible contender.

Oklahoma Pawhuska Enid Sapulpa Okmulgee

Alumni Association Unveiled At College Assembly

A special assembly announced a local alumni group is active with ninety members. The event featured a concert by a boys quartet an Eulogy by Mr Moffity a talk by Oscar Parker jokes about the East Central homecoming game and a banquet. Hon J W Bridges spoke on agriculture education.

College Mr. Moffity Oscar Parker East Central Norris

Rural Teachers Club Meeting Reminder

The East Central Rural Club invites rural teachers to a July 9 meeting at 3 p m in the auditorium. A sixty minute program showcases progress in rural schools with speakers from the field. All rural teachers and prospective teachers are members and urged to attend for inspiration and shared work.

East Central Rural Club

Four Week Extension Courses Offered in August

An August extension program will run four weeks offering English mathematics history education and a foreign language. Interested individuals should give Miss Tidwell their name and the course they wish to enroll in.

Tidwell

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