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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1922

Page

2

East Central College Students Form Fast Central Association

About 1800 East Central Teachers College students formed the Fast Central Association to publicize the school across the district and state. They raised nearly 1500 through free will gifts to fund a publicity drive, with funds controlled by a student-led board.

East Central Teachers College Fast Central Assocation East Central Ea County Oklahoma A. Linscheid Linscheid W. B. Morrison F. L. Stewart Okmulgee W. C. Herring Ravia East Central Asociation East Central Association B. G C. Klepper Franklin School Shawnee H. P. Butcher Allen Bey East Ce

A and M Plans Formal Summer Session Commencement

Oklahoma A and M will hold its first formal summer commencement with a July 26 ceremony for graduates. Eighteen seniors will receive degrees including Roy Harper and Florence Violet Whitaker. The baccalaureate sermon will be by Rev. Edgar D. Saikeld and the address by Judson A. Tolman. Examinations for state teachers certificates run July 26 to 28. the summer session closes July 29.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma Agriculture and Mechanical College Edgar D. Saikeld First Christian Church Oklahoma City Judson A. Tolman Oklahoma Baptist Univesity Roy Harper Edgar R. Lawrence R. W Oscar H. Holman Minco Paul Williams Edward Howard Griggs New York City E. A. Miller States Relation Service Deparment of Agriculture C. W. Richards Ardmore A. P. Bourland Southern Educational Association Washington, D. C

Melon Growers Report BG Crop

Members of the Pontotoc County melon association met in the Chamber of Commerce to discuss crop conditions and selling plans. About 200 acres of watermelons and 20 acres of cantaloupes are in good condition with ripening underway. 125 farmers belong to the group. N. T. McAnister chairs the five director board elected two weeks ago, meeting first and third Saturdays at 2 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce building.

Pontotoc County Chamber of Commerce

Chicago Compared to Babylon in Courier Journal Note

The Louisville Courier Journal likens Chicago to Babylon while the Detroit Free Press quips the reply may be a “Babble on.” A light editorial jab appears in a syndicated notice urging readers to use News Want Ads.

Louisville Courier-Journal Chicago Babylon Detroit Free Press

Growth at Teachers College Raises Certs and Degrees

President Linsebeid reports rising awards with 125 certificates expected this year and about 200 two year state certificates. Degrees will grow from six to twenty as classroom photos from N B Stall show crowded summer term classes.

Linsebeid Iises Linschek N. B. Stall

Tecumseh Teacher Dowell Leaves Early for Term Reasons

G. S. Dowell of Tecumseh, who has been teaching in the summer term here, will be out for the remainder of the term on business.

G. S. Dowell Tecumseh

University women take summer courses at Chicago and Columbia

Miss Knight, Miss Lyday and Miss Montgomery will study at the University of Chicago this summer to improve teaching. Miss Anna Weaver Jones attends Columbia University in New York. Mr. Wilson plans a leave next year. A. H. Hixon spoke to students at nine yesterday. Darwin debate narrows to elocution versus evolution. Evansville Courier notes prohibition dries coastal waters. Gnat lays eggs in a life boat shape.

Miss Knight Lyday Miss Montgomery University of Chicago Anna Weaver Jones Columbia University At New York Wilson A. H. Hixon Oklahoma Health Association

McMullin's Formula Endorsed for Asthma and Colds

Asthma and hay fever sufferers praise McMullin's Formula for rapid relief and overall health benefits. Marketed as a preventative for germ diseases and lung weakness, it is promoted as safe for children and widely sold by F. H. Wozencraft's Drug Store in Sedalia, Missouri. Manufactured by Tilden McMullin Co. in Sedalia.

McMullin Tilden McMullin Co Sedalia F. H. Wozencraft

Better Teacher Saver or Money Saver In County Report

County Superintendent A Floyd released a report showing higher pass rates for students taught by state certified teachers versus lower grade certificate holders. Percentages: 85 pass with state certs, 82 first grade, 66.23 second grade, 28.47 third grade. 72 percent of third grade taught students failed and must retake. Floyd cites countywide applicability and cost waste. Also notes Rev John L Brandt will lecture on anti Catholic topics at seven county sites next week starting Allen Monday and including Center Maxwell Roff Francis Ada Stonewall.

East Central Teachers College A. Floyd Floyd Mr. Floyd John. L. Brandt First Christian Church of Muskogee Allen Center Maxwell Roff Francis Ada Stonewall

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