Holiness meeting draws strong crowd at Rebee village
The Holiness meeting started Saturday night and draws steady attendance. Ada visitors Sid and Lester Rains. Mrs Ollie Rains and Miss Josie Rains visit. A building for teachers on school grounds nears completion as school begins the 21st. Annie Atkerson is sick. Clifton Northam family also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid
Lester Rains
Ollie Rains
R. L.ains
Minnie Lewis
Josie Rains
Josie
Lilla Rollins
Mole
Bertha Moss
Parish
RL. Rollins
Preston Kite
Annie Atkerson
Lois Rollins
Myrtle
Tom Roberts
Rebee
Clifton Northam
Local visits and reader note from the town
Hughie spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A B Rains. Mrs Minnie Lewis visited her mother Mrs Eva Roberts on Sunday. Come on Wastell and Walnut Grove. We like to read your write ups. Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughie
A. B. Rains
Minnie Lewis
Eva Roberts
Wastell
Walnut Grove
Bill
A. Willoughby
Ollie Muse
A .E. Bray
Essie Deathridge
Bill Hughes
Bob Willoughby
Jess Wadlow
Clyde Bray
Pete
Williams May Succeed Walker In Corporation Commission
Oklahoma City July 16 John R Williams former secretary to the land office and Cruce ally may succeed A L Walker on the corporation commission though no official decision has been announced. Sources say Governor Robertson’s friends and influential businessmen push Williams as a likely appointee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
John R. Williams
Commissioners of the Land Office
Cruce Administration
A. L. Walker
Corporation Commission
Capitol
Robertson
Williams
Pontotoc Breeders Association Quarter Meeting July 19
The Pontotoc County Improved Breeders Association calls its next quarterly meeting for July 19 at 10 a.m. at City Hall. Breeders will discuss fair plans and questions of interest during the session. Signed by B A Pratt secretary and R L McGuyre president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Improved Breeders’ Association
B. A. Pratt
R. L. McGuyre
Rain Craves For Farming Community After Hot Dry Spell
The district awaits rain as farmers report crops laid by due to heat. Neighbors attend services at Sum mers Chapel with good results. Local families visit, travel to Ada, Iron Post, and Konowa. several join the army and depart for training. Health is good, school opens with steady attendance, and wells at the church are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Gray
Hade
Leland Bray
Deathridge
Bill Hughes
Sam
Will Barnes
Grandma
Grandpa Barnes
Audra Bray
Iron Post
Bertha Bray
Faye Willis
Ward
Jamar
Jim Blevens
Ada
Allen Wall
Rofs
Joel Walls
Walter McManus
Francis Willis
W. S. Bray
Hartshorne
Gailey
J. R. Newby
Lee Cook
Watts
Minnie Hart
Ora Bishop
C. W. Stringer
Lottie
Walter Frazier
Oakman
Wesley Stringer
Clarence Jones
Army
Oklahoma City
Mexican Border. We Will Miss Them and Hope They Make Good In Their Work. Messrs
George
P. G. Ray
Grandma Ray
New Bethel
C. F. Stringer
Bell Myers
Konowa
Ed Cruse
Alice
Myrtle Chandler
Bertha Sparkman
Dallas Jones
Commissioners Proceedings Hearing on 1919 town road petition
The Pontotoc County Board of Commissioners will hear evidence on August 4 1919 at 2:00 PM in Ada Oklahoma regarding opening a public highway to run along sections 8 4 9 and 10 Township 1 North Range 6 East and adjacent areas the road to be at least 33 feet wide and follow the old route. The notice is certified by Chairman W H Brumley and County Clerk M Garner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc
Board of County Commissioners
J. J. Townsend
Ada
Oklahoma
Towit
RGE
TIN
W. H. Brumley
Hickory Hill News social notes from Ada and Frisco
Local items report several residents visiting Ada Frisco and surrounding areas. Frank Reed returns from overseas duty. Ardrey Covington Harrell and families appear in and near Frisco. Ardrey ill this week and dry spell mentioned. Community chatter reflects travel visits and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Ella Ardrey
Frisco
Frank Reed
Local Notes and Family Visits Amid Dry Crops
The column reports crops needing rain and ongoing harvest activity. It notes births and illnesses including a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs B Golight ly, and Little Odell Johnson’s illness. It mentions social visits, family gatherings, and community events such as the W O W ice cream supper in Frisco. The piece ends with a wire item about the July 17 reception in Washington where a civil bill restoring $14 million for wounded sailors soldiers and Marines was passed after a presidential veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
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Bebee
Gwin & Mays
Express
Victor
Columbia Records
Gwin G Mays Drug No
John A. Williams
M. Garner
Hickory Hill News
Boss Harrell
Ada Satur
Mr. Ellis
Glenary
Ida and
Rosco
Mr. Ardrey
Felix Cunningham
Franks
Earl Woodward
Black Beauty
Odell Johnson
Mrs. B. Golightly
Mrs. Little
Mrs. Lee Blackwell
Miss Huckleberry Finn
Grandpa
Grandma Turner
Lonzo Turner
Mrs. Fikes
Arkansas
J. H. Turner
Mamie
Linda Turner
Essie Turner
Orbin Ross
Birds Mill
Ada Sparks
Lorena
Truax
Union Valley News
Mr. Kensley
Alma
Ark
W. E. Harper
Mike
Burlington Hosiery
Shaws
S.m.shaw
Prop
Ada, Okla
West Main St
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