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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1937
Page
4
The Washington Jamboree drew about 26 000 Boy Scouts whose experience, growing into lasting citizenship, was funded by the Scouts themselves with no public funds. The event energized Scouting nationwide and highlighted its wholesome American character according to editorials.
The piece argues Congress resists President Roosevelt’s demand for budget cuts, citing recent spending and emergency measures. It notes local stories on debt, library funding in Durant, a million-dollar rain in Pontotoc County boosting crops, and labor and social issues including the CIO steel strike and Wagner Act concerns. It ends with reflections on Santa Claus, spelling bees, and a forthcoming comet.
The article argues Britain risks Arab and Jewish unrest by proposed three-part division of Palestine while retaining Jerusalem Bethlehem and Nazareth. Arabs and Jews reject the plan saying they will not accept it, raising fears of wider revolt if Britain relinquishes control.
Mr and Mrs Everett Eaves of Shreveport La returned home after visiting Mrs Eaves parents Mr and Mrs B C King here Harrell Webster plans to resume medical studies in Memphis Tennessee This week Phel Harden of Ross and Albert Horn of Centrahoma were in town for business Floyd Rollow W S Shipley and son Philip departed for a two week tour of western states including the Grand Canyon Yellowstone and Boulder Dam
Miss Hallie Hayes of Stonewall visited friends and shopped in this city on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs S M Baubluts of 800 East Fourteenth Street have returned from a two weeks vacation in Old Mexico and Texas, visiting their daughter Betty at Camp Waldemar in Kerrville on the way back.
Judge and Mrs. Orville Chatt and their son from Takamah Neb visit Mrs. Chatt's father B. C. Harbert before leaving Thursday for two weeks in the Ozark mountains Arkansas. Also visiting are Miss Alogene Price and Sherman Texas visitors Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Byrne heading to New Albany Mississippi. J. M. Perry Jr arrives from Louisiana hospital after eye loss to visit mother and sister, with Mrs. Bess Pryor of Oklahoma City staying with them.
Reverend J. M. Vernon has returned to spend the remainder of his life and is now in his eightieth year. Dr. and Mrs. Tom Granger left Friday for St. Louis and will join their son Tom Granger at the American Dental Association convention in Atlantic City. Tom Granger Jr. will stay with his parents for the summer upon their return.
Mrs. Nola C. Vaden of 519 East Tenth Street returned Thursday from New York City Washington D C and other points of interest in the east where she spent the past month.
Word from C Stapleton an employee of Bovaird Supply in Oklahoma City says he is improving nicely in St Anthony's hospital after a broken neck.
Mr and Mrs Ottie Lindsey and son Ottie Jr travel Friday to Denver Colorado to visit relatives and plan to return to San Diego California They have stayed with Mr and Mrs Ollie Lindsey in a prior visit
Mr and Mrs W R Sossamon of 323 North Stonewall travel to Vandalia Illinois for a several week vacation with Mr Sossamon to handle business affairs during the trip.
Mrs. T. H. Wyatt and her husband Mr. Wyatt have returned home after visiting Durant with Mrs. Wyatt's daughter Mrs. H. Innerarity. The couple had been in Durant for several days, with Mr. Wyatt visiting there Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. Wyly Keith arrives home from Nashville Tennessee after being called due to illness of her mother Mrs. Sarah B. White. Mrs. White will stay in the city for some time.
Jesse Bonds of Allen attended to business and shopped in this city Friday. Mrs. W. R. Black and daughters Phyllis Ruth and Glenna are spending the weekend visiting Mrs. Black's mother in Cleveland Oklahoma.
Mr and Mrs Jack Bland of Fittstown announce the birth of a son on Wednesday July 7 at a local hospital.
Mr and Mrs J H Raper of 812 1 2 West Tenth street announce the birth of a son on Friday July 9. Miss Lorraine Parker hosts guests Miss Wanda Wood of Lordsburg New Mexico Miss Alice Mayer and Miss Joan Murphy of Shawnee.
Word from Ada reports Miss Pauline Van Curen daughter of Mr and Mrs S L Van Curen now employed in the law office of Attorney E B Smith in Dallas Texas. Perry Moris of Allen visited friends in the city Sunday. Mrs R L Hale of Stonewall transacted business and shopped. Philip Wimbish of Tulsa visited his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Wimbish 229 North Hope here over the past weekend.
Tuesday's Daily notes Ford and his young daughter Patti Jo visited friends in Oklahoma City on Sunday.
Seth Crain recently finished studies at Williams Institute of Embalming in Kansas City Kansas and is now employed by the Peebler Funeral Home in Topeka Kansas.
Arthur Wadlington left Monday for Stillwater to enroll at Oklahoma A M. Mrs Everett Vandelzer and children Martha Lou Mary Catherine and Betty Sue of Kansas City Mo. visit Ada and Roff for several days. Mrs Joe A Biles leaves Ardmore Wednesday with Mrs George M Henley for a vacation to New York Boston Washington Canada and other points. W L Jared of Monticello Ky returns home after ten days visiting his brother Joe Jared and family.
De L. Smith Mrs. Mary Smith and W. C. Jones attended an NYA conference in Ardmore Tuesday. Jones and B. Smith USA visited the Confederate home and had a pleasant call with Rev. George W. Lewis the superintendent who sent regards to his Ada friends.
Mrs J W Sadler of 508 East Twelfth leaves for a two week visit with relatives in Sherman Mississippi. Mr and Mrs J E Williams of 209 South Francis avenue visit Mr Williams mother in Bloomfield Kentucky and other relatives in Kentucky South Carolina. Boswell leaves Tuesday for Abilene Texas for a few days of business.
Mr and Mrs J H Hendrix of Ada route 2 are the parents of a son born Monday July 12. The family, visiting from Sherman Texas, came here after stops in New Albany Mississippi Memphis Tennessee and St Louis Missouri to visit relatives and friends.
Mrs. Bessie Dansby of Stratford attended to business and shopped in this city Tuesday. Mrs. A. A. Milne of Allen visited friends and shopped in Ada Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs F R Groves and Mrs Mollie Groves of Tupe lo were Ada visitors Wednesday. Mrs F R Groves underwent a tonsillectomy here.
Ada witnesses an Ada Tuesday note identifying R. V. Alexander of Stratford in connection with a local matter. Details remain sparse but the name and places are clear.
Mrs. H. E. Smith and Mrs. E. C. Peay hosted the Fitzhugh Missionary Society at Mrs. Smiths home Tuesday afternoon. After the study period, refreshments were served to a gathering including Reverend and Mrs. Williams and numerous local members.
The home of W. O. Crow at 729 East Thirteenth was burglarized Tuesday night. A robber took $15 in cash, Mr. and Mrs. Crow’s purses, and their deposit and check books. Several occupants slept through part of the incident as police hunt an across town robber or robbers.
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