Miss Lucille Johnson Takes Teaching Post in Mason
Miss Lucille Johnson departed today for Mason Oklahoma to begin a teaching assignment at the high school this coming Monday.
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1934
Page
8
Miss Lucille Johnson departed today for Mason Oklahoma to begin a teaching assignment at the high school this coming Monday.
Mr and Mrs Gaston Dismukes visited over the Fourth with Mrs Dismukes sister Mrs C W Taylor and family at Holdenville. While traveling their car broke down causing Mrs Dismukes to jump from the vehicle and strike her head. She is improving at home 119 West Thirteenth.
Mr and Mrs Joe Harrington along with Mrs Lyne Borcherbing Mrs Dick Cope and Fred Harrington spent the Fourth with Harringtons brother in Oakwood George Ford.
Mr. and Mrs. Edd Sallee and their daughter traveled from Ada to Stonewall after spending several days visiting relatives and friends in Ada.
Mr and Mrs E G Kendall and daughter Alice and Mrs Ivan J Young have come back from Camp Chapman where they visited Rev Young who is teaching there this week.
Mr and Mrs E W Hardin and daughter Mrs Frank Renfrow spent Friday in Ada with friends. Renfrow, formerly Miss Louise Hardin, now lives in Houston Texas where her husband is a leading physician.
D. C. Abney from the Rio Grande Valley is in Ada for business matters and a visit.
Wesley M. Smith an oil operator from Miami Oklahoma attended to business interests in Ada on Friday and Saturday.
Mrs Somer Jones has returned from Galveston Texas after attending to business for several days.
Miss Martin Clark underwent an appendicitis operation at the Sueg clinic Saturday morning.
Miss Mildred Bloomer and her aunt Mrs. R L Morrison depart Tuesday for Santa Fe New Mexico for a six week vacation denying any other engagements during that period.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stegall and daughter Betty Jean left Saturday for Tulsa to spend the weekend with relatives.
Mrs Ibbie Blackard travels with her son Charles and daughter Kathleen from Tahlequah to visit sister Mrs Jesse Cawthon at 408 South Broadway. They left today for a two week vacation at Yellowstone Park accompanied by Mrs Cawthon.
Mr and Mrs A Pollock and their children Jackie and Sylvia depart for Washington and New York City to spend a month long vacation.
Mr and Mrs Dick Buskirk and their Stratford children visit Mrs Buskirk s mother Mrs H Gibson and Mr and Mrs O B Giffin in a note of social calls reflecting community ties.
W. K. Sossamon came back to Tyler Texas today after spending the weekend with his family at 323 North Stonewall Street.
Mr and Mrs Ben K Wheeler of Little Rock Arkansas are visiting Ada this week to attend to business interests and conduct local affairs.
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Brandon and their children from Fort Worth, Texas are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carter, located at 861 East Main.
Tidy notes show T. H. Little is reported slightly improved after five months. Miss Susie McCormick leaves Tuesday for Denver to vacation two months with a brother. Lena Owens visits an aunt in Blackrock this week. G. E. Hutchinson of Allen visited Ada on business. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Bowers and family spent the weekend in Ada with Mrs. Bowers mother Mrs. J. K. Reed in Stockton. Mrs. Reed accompanies them back to Tulsa for an extended visit.
Rev. Ivan J. Young of the First Christian church returned this week after serving as an instructor at Camp Chapman for the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Prim of Wynnewood visited Ada to attend the funeral of Mrs. B. C. Harbert.
Phyllis Longpine daughter of Mr and Mrs L C Longpine 418 West Fifteenth underwent a tonsilectomy at the Sugg clinic this morning.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Shaw and son James Allen of McAlester are visiting Mrs. Shaw's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Allen, 225 East Sixteenth, here this week.
Mrs H A Anderson and her daughter Alma of Stonewall are mentioned in a local update. The brief notes their status and highlights from the community bulletin.
Dr J G Breco and two grandchildren left Monday morning for Chicago to join his family spending the summer there after tonsil operations at the Sage clinic this morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sumter and their son have returned to Atoka after a brief visit in Ada with Mrs. R. O. Sumter of 521 South Hays.
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Chism and daughter Norma Jean left this morning for Tulsa to spend the week visiting relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs B C Murphy of 621 W Sixth announce the birth of a daughter on Monday July 9.
Mrs H E Wyckoff underwent a major operation at the Sage clinic and was moved to her home at 1012 S Stockton.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Rancier announce the birth of a daughter at the Suge clinic on Saturday July 7.
Miss Minona Ledbetter and Miss Betty Ledbetter have returned from an extended visit in Tennessee and Georgia.
Drew Patterson of Allen was a business visitor here Tuesday. He met with local partners and discussed potential collaboration opportunities during his trip to the area.
Silas Freeman and Jim Duncan of Stratford visited friends and attended to business here this morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh H. Andrews of Stratford visited relatives and friends in Ada Tuesday.
Mrs John West and her daughter returned to their Marion home after a several day stay in Ada with Mrs Wests parents Mr and Mrs M M Cotton.
Miss Minnie Bailey of 1251 Ninety-eighth Avenue Los Angeles California underwent a serious operation this morning relatives said yesterday Bailey formerly lived in Ada for many years before moving to California
Emma Barton, who has lived the past year with her niece Mrs. Frank Preston in Liberal Kansas, has returned with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Lee and will spend the summer with friends and relatives here.
Reports indicate Rigging up at No 2 southwest of southeast of south east of 16-2-7. Bebee field sees Jarrett Petroleum Co No 1 Johnson shut at 700 feet for water shortage. Roadhouse and Vier sen No 1 Norman Fleming in 18-5-5 shut after drilling to 6090 feet. Midcontinent No 2 Burke in 25-5-4 drilling at 2242 feet in Sylvan. Midokla No 1 Mercer in 24-5-4 expected to spud tonight. Dearner-Moore moving in rig for No 2 Lakes-Gray in 25-5-4.
Magnolia Petroleum Co. No. 1 Norris in 1827 is being drilled deeper after plans to core at Wilcox failed. The well reached 5 645 feet this morning while nearby rigs are progressing: H L Blackstock No 1 Lewis 4 675 feet J C Shaffer Inc No 1 A J Harden 3 099 feet Delaney and others No 2 Craddock 4 295 feet.
Reports from Fitts field say Magnolia No 1 Norris in 1827 will continue drilling to the second Wilcox sand. The test reached 5,682 feet, deeper than rivals. Wilcox top at 5,607 feet. Magnolia No 1 Lewis in 19-2-7 flowed 248 barrels Tuesday. Other wells drill depths reported: Hunton lime 4,680 feet. J and Shafer No 1 Ad Harden 3,130 feet. J E Crosbie No 2 Dawes Harden 3,140 feet. dock 25-26 completed fishing at total depth 4,523 feet.
Markets show hogs steady to higher with packers at 4.50 to 4.60 and outsides to 4.60. Cattle receipts 2,200 with calves 500. quality weak and prices uneven across steers, yearlings, and veals. Sheep and lambs 500 with tops around 7.25 and bulk 6.00 to 7.00.
Hogs 5 000 , 640 direct slow 5-10 lower than Tuesday. Good and choice 140-180 lbs 3.00-4.35. Cattle 5 000, calves 800 slaughter steers slow, best fed around 8.00. Yearling heifers 5.75-6.15. steers 550-900 lbs 5.50-7.75. 900-1100 lbs 5.75-8.50. 1100-1300 lbs 6.25-9.00. 1300-1500 lbs 6.75-9.00. Vealers 2.50-5.00. Sheep 4 500, lambs around 25 lower. native top 7.60. 90 lbs down 7.25-7.60. Ewes 1.25-2.00. Quotations based on ewes and wethers.
U S Dept reports potato market in Chicago on July 11 with 817 total shipments nationwide. Prices edge down with liberal supplies and slow trading. North Carolina cobblers show slight decay around 1.25 to 1.35, Virginia U S No. 1 at 1.45 with decay, Idaho U S No. 1 at 1.90, Virginia U S No. 1 at 2.40 with decay, North Carolina around 2.30.
Chicago traders report a steady market for live poultry with 1 car and 36S trucks. Prices include hens 12 1 2 to 13, leghorns 13 14, rock fryers 20 22 1 2, turkeys 10 14, ducks 10 14, geese 11.
Chicago reports show creamery specials at 93 score 24 to 24 1 2, extras 92 and 90 91, firsts 88 89 and seconds 86 87, with standards at 25 1 2. Begs 8 621, firm extra firsts cars 15 1 4, local 14 3 4, fresh graded firsts cars 15 local 14, receipts 12 1 2 to 13 1 2.
Chicago markets strained as wheat and corn reached maximum daily price limits amid a government crop loss report from Washington. Oats rye and barley briefly offered relief before rising to limit as well, with September wheat at 93 5 8 and provisions unchanged to 17 cents higher.
Chicago market report lists wheat and corn futures with price ranges for various grades. No. 2 red wheat opens at 93 1 4 to 1 2 dollars, No. 3 red at 93 1 4, No. 1 hard at 96 to 96 1 2, corn No. 2 yellow 61 1 2 to 62 1 2, No. 3 yellow 61 to 61 3 4, No. 2 white 66, oats No. 2 white 46 1 4, No. 3 white 45 1 4.
In Cotton New York July 11 report, prices rise as rains stay absent in west Texas and wheat remains strong. Active Wall Street and commission houses absorb profit taking while futures advance to a season high with October moving from 12.66 to 12.88 and closing 35 36 points higher.
New Orleans July 11 spot cotton closes steady with gains of 36 points. Sales reach 919 with low mid dling 12.31 cents, middling 12.96, good middling 13.41. Receipts total 1,351 and stock stands at 611,268 bags.
Cotton futures in New York on July 11 closed firm, gaining 23 to 5 higher as buyers supported prices in a brisk session.
NEW ORLEANS July 11 AP Cotton futures closed strong with net advances of 37 points.
In a brisk contest the Goga Cola team clinched a victory, continuing their strong run this season. Key players led scoring while defensive plays shut down opponents in the final stretch.
Joseph W. Harriman former head of the Harriman National Bank and Trust goes to Lewisburg federal penitentiary to begin a four and a half year term for falsifying bank records and misapplying funds. He left Doctors Hospital by train from Jersey City at 8 12 a m escorted by two deputy marshals. He spoke briefly saying he felt fine and offered no further comment.
Charles Mickey Norman of West Paterson New Jersey born July 28 faces a bid to curb a lifelong smoking habit. At age three he already smokes cigars pipes and cigarettes drawing letters of protest at the Norman home. His family watches closely as he grows up amid smoke haze and curiosity.
Bun Riley, 25, of Canadian Oklahoma, signs a detailed confession admitting the planned murders of three accomplices in burglaries. He explains how he lured victims into the woods and killed them with a shotgun, and that a note would implicate Baker in the killings. He plans to plead guilty to three first degree murder charges.
W V Stanfield thanks Pontotoc County voters for the primary vote and expresses confidence in becoming County Attorney. He appeals for continued support and activity through July 24.
Washington reports the agriculture department estimates U S cotton acreage in cultivation on July 1 at 28 024 000 acres, 68 6 percent of last year s 40 852 000. State by state figures show large declines in Texas Oklahoma Arkansas and Mississippi among others as much of the crop has been rented to the government.
National figures show 28,024,000 acres planted, 31.4 percent below July 1 1933 and 32.4 percent under the 1928-32 five year average. Decreases range from 25 percent in Georgia to 36 percent in Oklahoma with California the sole state higher than last year.
White House Doughboys of Ada defeated Allen 5 to 2 on the road. Massey pitched seven innings allowing one run and one hit. Loman finished with one run and one hit allowed. Cummins hurled all game for Allen with 10 hits and five runs. Massey had three hits in three at bats for Ada. Kilcrease had two hits. Next Sunday the Doughboys return to Allen for another game.
A candidate thanks friends for support in the Tuesday primary and withdraws from the runoff citing opponent Mr. McCoy’s substantial lead, pledging to remember the loyalty shown.
Tommy Ford expresses sincere gratitude to friends for the vote in the primary for county treasurer. He did not win the run-off but says the experience created lasting friendships and pledges future service.
Luther Franklin thanks Pontotoc County voters for the election result in last Tuesday’s sheriff race. He pledges to bow to the will of the majority without animosity toward opponents and extends good wishes to the current sheriff for a successful second term.
Fred McCoy thanks supporters after winning the primary with special gratitude to Chambless who withdrew from the race. He pledges to serve as county treasurer and show appreciation through good service to the public.
The farm administration added 99 western drouth belt counties to the relief eligible list and 35 more to the emergency secondary class. Cattle bought in drouth areas totaled 764 791 head from 64 939 farms in 10 states including Arizona Minnesota Montana Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma South Dakota Texas Wisconsin and Wyoming. Beck ham and Roger Mills in Oklahoma named secondary dry areas receiving all benefits except cattle purchases.
Jimmie D. Russell, 21, of Steedman, took strychnine Friday night and died 2:15 Saturday morning in Allen after despondency. Survived by parents R. E. Russell, a sister Mrs. Johnny Cunningham, and brothers J C Russell Joe Russell and Jack Russell. Funeral set for 2 PM at the Steedman home.
T G Fowler thanks supporters for votes in Tuesday's primary. He expresses gratitude to opponents and reiterates commitment to the Democratic Party and future campaigns, noting his youth and continued political activity.
Aubrey M. Kerr expresses gratitude to voters in Pontotoc County for nominating him as representative in office No 2 after last Tuesday's primary. He pledges to provide representation in the state legislature that merits the voters confidence.
The town of New Birmingham sinks back into isolation after a salt water curing test by the Cranfill German oil venture fails to revive the town. Gene Germany and his staff, faced with the disappointing results, prepare to depart for Dallas. Forty years earlier eastern capitalists founded the town during an iron ore scheme that collapsed when the boom ended.
unofficial returns from 3 331 of 3 352 precincts show Ferris leading Williamson in the Democratic race for attorney general with 6134 to 55945 votes. O H Searcy 63821 Hunt 51419 and King the incumbent attorney general in governor race.
In a statement issued after a Tuesday vote, Bill Bevers expresses gratitude for the nomination over two strong opponents and pledges to deliver extraordinary work in the County Assessor's office.
Unofficial totals from 3,325 of 3,352 precincts show Bert McDonel leading Democrat Bert Childers for state auditor with 101,397 to 70,367 votes. P Y Jolley and Sam Bounds also remain in the race as precincts continue reporting.
A brief classified ad highlights promising yields for prudent investments. It promotes value and efficiency, urging readers to consider opportunities that maximize output relative to cost. The message emphasizes steady growth and sensible risk management.
East Central State Teachers college will hold baccalaureate services July 15 at 8 pm with Dr J W Storer of Tulsa as speaker The next morning July 19 at 10 oclock degrees will be conferred with Pat Neff of Waco delivering the commencement address About 125 students are expected to receive degrees and Ada churches are invited to attend
Mundy leads in first district county commissioner race and Caldwell advances to a run off. Chambless withdraws from the treasurer race citing expense and effort, praising his supporters and noting Fred McCoy leads. Roberts contested past run offs in 10 years.
Oklahoma City July 6 P E W Marland the Democratic nominee for governor faces questions about wealth after losing control of his oil company. He says his real estate now valued between 2 7 million and 6 million with 800000 against it and would regain value as markets recover.
Clyde Kaiser expresses gratitude for the vote of confidence and pledges to repay the people with the best service as sheriff. Harrell leads Oklahoma state treasurer race with 65,343 votes to Crawford's 45,002 among 3252 of 3353 precincts. Hastings 43,560 and Terry 39,777.
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