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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
8
Mr and Mrs Hank Riddle of Oklahoma City visit relatives and friends and Mr Riddle attends to business in Ada Wednesday. Mrs Riddle formerly Miss Marguerite Faunt LeRoy before her recent marriage.
Mr and Mrs Bufford Taylor and their children Billy Bufford and Dorothy Dean visited from Los Angeles California and returned Wednesday evening after a week with relatives in McAlester.
Mrs. Lloyd Rose and Miss Peggy Brinson returned Wednesday from Henryetta where they visited relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wintersmith left Wednesday for Kentucky and other points in the North and East to spend several weeks vacation.
Clinton Zimmerman Homer Sarrett Clifton Monroe J. P. Monroe and Laron Quaid returned from Norman where they visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bradley and family former Ada residents.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Monroe of Houston Texas announce the birth of a son Clifton Malcolm Monroe Jr here Sunday July 6. Mrs Monroe is the former Lois Lane daughter of Dr and Mrs Wilson H Lane of this city.
B C King W T Shelton and J M King left Friday morning on a fishing trip in the eastern part of the state and expect to return Tuesday. Mrs Knox B Cardwell of Yuma Arizona arrived Thursday night for a two month visit with her parents O R Freeman and wife at 1115 South High School. Gary Kitchens improves on crutches after fracturing a foot about three weeks ago when his foot turned stepping onto a walk.
Sam Grant and Edward Martin of the First National Bank attended a banker's meeting in Tulsa on Saturday, indicating active professional engagement in regional finance.
Mr and Mrs Calvin McCord announce the birth of an eight pound son named Don Calvin at a local hospital Saturday afternoon. The item also notes travel and visits by local residents including E H Schroeder and family, W A Delaney Jr in Tulsa, Bruno Mayer returning from Oklahoma City, C M Peters of Smackover Ark visiting Ada, and Robert M George and spouse en route from Ada to Hugo and now based in Oklahoma City with a law firm.
Charles Timmons of Les Prince's farm near Fittstown sent the first cotton bloom to The News. The stalk was well fruited and highly promising.
O. S. Bradshaw of Springfield formerly taught at East Central State Teachers' College underwent a minor operation at a local clinic on July 11 and is reported to be resting well.
Roy Lollar had a tonsillectomy at a local clinic on Monday after three weeks of illness. He hopes to return to work soon with minimal further delay.
H P Amos, manager of the Aldridge hotel, who has been ill with the flu at his home on 414 W Twenty Fifth Street for a week, is reported improving.
Mrs. T Bobbitt of 722 South Broadway departed Monday for Buffalo New York to spend the summer with her son Bailey Bobbitt and daughter Mrs R Farnham.
Mr. and Mrs. Len Hatcher of 1020 S Highschool host Jim Hatcher, Mary Lee, and Bonnie Korn all of Chickasha for several days.
Silas Freeman and Jim Dun of Stratford visited Ada on Sunday as guests of friends, enjoying a social afternoon with local residents.
Mrs. C. S. Cope found a curiosity in her garden a cluster of three tomatoes grown together like Siamese triplets a rare unusual freak of nature noted by the local observer.
Miss Helen Turner former head of East Central college art department spent Sunday in Ada visiting old time friends. Since leaving she has held a position in New Jersey.
Ted H. Pate of Clovis New Mexico visits wife and two sons Ted Jr and Ed who are spending the summer in Ada with Mrs Melissa Bills at 1121 East Sixteenth Street.
W. L. Whitaker and son Bill Whitaker of South Stockton departed Saturday for Wyoming and other western states to handle business matters and enjoy a several day vacation.
Mrs J H Dobbins and daughter Joan return from Lukesville Missouri after a three week vacation with Mrs Dobbins parents Dr and Mrs R W Van Amburg.
Herbert Antle left Tuesday morning for Union high school near Wolf where he has accepted a position as principal leading the new school term.
Miss Lillian Walker departed early this week for Colorado Springs Colorado where she will spend several weeks vacationing.
Mr and Mrs Earl Yates Jr of Fort Worth arrived in Ada early this week to visit Mrs Ruth King and grandmother Mrs J M Taylor at 401 S Townsend. Mrs Taylor is reported seriously ill.
Mrs. R. W. Fowler returns to her Tupelo home after a brief visit in Ada with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Qualls at 525 East Twelfth.
Dr. C. C. Morris of the First Baptist church started a revival in McAlester at the local First Baptist church after departing Monday.
Miss Aline Rives, who has been attending summer school in Ada, will return Thursday to her home in Stonewall and spend the remainder of the summer there.
Mrs. Ella Davis of the south side was treated at a city clinic on Tuesday for a tonsillectomy. The procedure completed without complications and she is expected to recover at home.
Washington July 17 CP The federal debt has crossed 29 billion dollars to a new all time high. The daily statement shows 29 177 786 318 after a 500 million treasury note offering. Expenditures for the first half of the new fiscal year totaled 535 249 207, up from last year due mainly to veterans benefit and commodity credit funds.
Rural Communities of Pontotoc County reports Rev J W Bryant unites Lenora Johnson and Altus Davidson in marriage in Seminole. Mrs Melvin Sutherland visits Houston with daughter Mary Ann staying with grandparents. Numerous local visits, arrivals, illness, and social events detailed across Roff Ada and surrounding areas.
Pleasant Hill draws strong Sunday school attendance with a steady stream of visitors and calling friends. The notes list sick residents, visiting relatives, singing events, a revival planned by Bro. Bill Huddleston, and numerous neighbors from Ada, Francis, Lone Pine, Latta, and Coal County, inviting broader participation and attendance.
Mrs Minnie Alexander, aged 65, died at a local hospital Thursday at 3 25 p.m. Funeral services were held at Connersville Cemetery Friday at 3 p.m. Criswell Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Alexander Wiseley 72 died at Norman Thursday afternoon funeral services from Criswell Funeral Home chapel Saturday at 10 30 oclock Rev J C Curry officiating burial in Oliver cemetery death notice for Wiseley in Norman Oklahoma obituary style with details of service location and burial site
Wilson C Seabolt, 90, died at his son N W Seabolt's home at 532 N Francis Tuesday at 1230 am. Funeral at Criswell Funeral Home chapel Tuesday 3 pm with Rev C C Morris. Burial in Rofs cemetery. Survived by J C Seabolt California N W Seabolt Ada S S Seabolt Quinton M A Seabolt Fort Smith Ark C D Seabolt Big Springs Tex Mrs Norma McLusland Clinton Olie Seabolt Oklahoma City Denie Seabollt. Civil War veteran discharged at Nashville July 14 1865.
Benjamin F. Cass aged 45 of Stonewall died at a local hospital Tuesday evening at 6 30. Funeral services were to be held at the Methodist church with details to follow.
Criswell Funeral Home handles services for a Stonewall burial. The deceased is survived by widow Mrs Mary Cass a son L M Cass a niece Lottie Mae Chandler a sister Mrs Ed Norman and two brothers Dan and Overton Crevatt.
The community welcomed Friday evening rain and farmers anticipate a strong corn harvest. Local school opened Monday with new teachers Annie Dunn and Oliphant. Numerous social visits, church revival plans, and B Y P U events filled the week as families hosted relatives and friends across nearby towns. Humble notes of neighbors gathering for church, pie walks, and radio performances by the Honey Flake Boys add to a busy communal rhythm.
The note mentions a recent Sunday with many present and urges more people to attend the next Sunday gathering, asking not to disappoint.
The revival meeting at this place continues to attract many attendees. Miss Thelma Norton and Mr. T L Coley wed Thursday night. Friends wish the couple long, happy life. J C Bulloch hosted a well attended Saturday party. Several families noted weekend visits and social calls. The rain Friday night was appreciated. Sunday school drew a solid crowd. Various residents and relatives visited, traveled, or stayed with families in town.
Community members spend Sunday visiting relatives and friends across Happyland and Union Valley. Names include Ruth Tharp, Rachel Tharp, Ava Binkley, Virgil Williams, Verlie Wilson, Evelyn Bandy, Orville Bandy, L Rogers, Capps family, Jesse Lilley, Fred Ranells, Allie Lilley, Howard Roberts, Carl Sharp, Ruby Scroggins, Roy Williamson, Guy Binkley, Clovis Balthrop, Doris Balthrop, Cora Wilson, Ada trips, Foy Binkley, Edith Foxx, Flora Henderson, Alice Caldwell, Annie Brandon, Lee Turner, Zelma Tallant, Virl Loman, and others. Unclear reports of illness include Uncle Tom Williamson.
Ada residents fill a Baptist gathering with large attendance and strong sermons. Ellen Thompson of Ada visits sister Mrs. Sliger. Viola Odom is ill this week. Margaret Murphy of Oklahoma City visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Murphy. Roy Hatton welcomed a baby girl. Several locals, including Eldo Whipple, Clarence Williamson, and Laflorance Mapels, are noted in weekly visits.
The Sunday program at B Y P U drew a good crowd with readings and planned music by Imp son Anderson and Jay Isaacs, who were absent but expected next Sunday. Charley Crane and John Crane hosted visitors, Lorene Crow joined dinner with Mrs Monroe Roper, and the parish singing convention at Parish Chapel drew attendees.
The parish chapel hosted a well attended singing convention on Sunday July 13 with many singers and food. Several residents visitedsick list updates, visits to and from neighbors, and multiple short social calls and weekend visits in the community.
Federal Judge Edgar S. Vaught ruled that temporary orders blocking collection of the AAA processing tax from 21 Oklahoma milling and packing firms remain in effect while awaiting a related case that may go to the U S Supreme Court soon.
Classified ads outline compelling value from smart purchases and bargain finds. Readers are urged to compare prices, seek durable goods, and maximize utility with careful budgeting and timing to secure maximum returns on investments.
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