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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1922

Page

8

Lodge Corrects False Report About Charter Restoration

Hall of Roff Lodge No. 137 I O O F issues a public correction dated July 14 1922. It denies rumors that the lodge arrested its charter due to a member’s conduct and states Arden Bullock was not involved. The notice condemns the malicious report as politically motivated and defamatory.

Roff Lodge No Arden L. Bullock Brother Bullock Odd Fellows T. A. Hill M. D N. G W. Taylor W. G. Geo. Montgomery Treas Thomas A. Hill Sec

Cardui Relief Reported By Mrs Williams On Route 6

Mrs Williams a Springfield area farmer's wife describes back pain headaches nervous weakness and fatigue improving after taking Cardui. She notes her husband arranged the medicine and her doctor approved the change. She claims long run down condition lifted and health restored with Cardui. For sale everywhere.

Springfield D. V. Williams Route 6 Mrs. Williams

Government Saves Money in Pushing Booze Prosecution

Muskogee Oklahoma July 18 Thousands of dollars are being saved in the United States district attorney's office through a new system for liquor law prosecutions. The government uses information instead of binding defendants over to the grand jury, cutting costs and sending cases directly to federal court. In the past month about 200 such cases have been started, limited to defendants with no prior liquor violation records.

Muskogee Okla United States District Attorney’s Office Grand Jury

Foliage in soot filled London largely pest free

In London and other sooty areas, foliage tends to be free from insect pests. The smoky environment appears to deter some pests, leaving plant life relatively unthreatened by insect damage.

London

Cripples Not Athletes Need Coach Says Director

E C Gallagher longtime Oklahoma track star and A and M College athletics director proposes a new four year physical education curriculum for a bachelor of science degree. The plan aims to train men and women to teach standard courses and serve as athletic coaches and physical directors. Ruth DuBois notes women’s bodily training has been neglected.

Stillwater E. C. Gallagher Oklahoma A. and M. College Gallagher A. and Southwest Ruth DuBois

Personal notes from Thursday publication

Mike McCoy returns from a visit to his uncle George McCoy in Stonewall. Rev and Mrs Isaac Parkin of Coalgate visit Mr and Mrs I McNair en route to Sulphur for a two month stay. Parkin serves as Episcopal minister in Coalgate. Mrs Frances Allen and her parents Mr and Mrs A A Cruz touring musically through the northwest.

Mike McCoy George McCoy Stonewall Isaac Parkin Coalgate I. McNair Mr. Parkin Frances Allen A. A. Cruz Northwest

Fishermen Return From Kiamichi Trip With Heavy Rain

A party including Carl Hugh ey Noah Miller and wife Roy Ryan and wife Jean Edsall and Dorsey Pollock returned last night from a fishing trip in the Kiamichi mountains. They reported excellent fishing but heavy rains yesterday morning forced them to come home after leaving Sunday.

Carl Hughey Noah Miller Roy Ryan Jean Edsall Dorsey Pollock Kiamichi Mountains

Ada Woman and Sister Visit Hannibal Parents

Mrs J L Huber of Ada and sister Mrs S F Whitman of Ardmore left Friday for Hannibal Missouri to visit their parents.

J. L. Huber Ada S. F. Whitman Ardmore Hannibal, Mo

Infant Vern Rich Died at Two Near Egypt

Vern D Rich son of Alfred Rich of near Egypt died last night at age two years four months Interment is planned for this afternoon at Egypt.

Vern D. Rich Alfred Rich Egypt

Miss Lucile Backus Returns From Sulphur Vacation

Miss Lucile Backus an employee of the First National Bank is back after a week’s vacation spent in Sulphur. She was accompanied by Miss Marguerite Hardage.

Lucile Backus First National Bank Marguerite Hardage

Mrs Burns and daughter return to Maxwell after visit

Mrs. S. L. Burns and her young daughter Marguerette have gone back to Maxwell following a visit with Mrs. Burns's sisters Mrs. J. M. Vaden and Mrs. Elizabeth Lowery.

S. L. Burns Marguerette Maxwell

Campbell Russell Visits City Amid Campaign Swing

Hon. Campbell Russell, chairman of the Corporation Commission and re election candidate, spoke in the city Thursday. He arrived late and moved on quickly in a hurried automobile tour through numerous counties to show he remains strong.

Campbell Russell The Corporation Commission

Potts Leaves for Fairview to Open School

J. C. Potts departed for Fairview near Stonewall to start a new school after completing studies at the local college.

J. C. Potts Fairview Stonewall

Miss Esther Coker Visits Stratford Friends

Miss Esther Coker who teaches near Stratford spends the weekend with Miss Cleo Norman and Miss Janilou Norman at their home.

Esther Coker Stratford Cleo and Janilou Norman

Mrs O F Davidson and Mrs Colin Taylor Visit Parsons

Mrs O F Davidson and Mrs Colin Taylor returned from Parsons Tennessee where they had been visiting Mrs W A Portin, the daughter of Mrs Taylor.

O. F. Davidson Colin Taylor Parsons, Tenn

Mrs Wetherington and niece to move to Pocatello Idaho

Mrs Ed Wetherington and her niece Mrs R M McCall plan to leave today for Pocatello Idaho to establish a home. They will ship their household goods this week.

Ed Wetherington R. M. McCall Pocatello Idaho

Mrs Brashears Leaves For Kansas City Optometry Work

Mrs Blanche Brashears, who has been visiting relatives here, departed for Kansas City to resume work at the Needles Institution of Optometry. She expects to finish her course in October.

Blanche Brashears Kansas City Needles Institution of Optometry

Watermelon haul from Colbert opens season in good price

R F Smith a retired furniture magnate arrived from Colbert with the season's first watermelons. The fruit ranged up to 35 pounds and sold for solid prices, signaling a strong start to the local harvest.

R. F. Smith Colbert

Mrs. Vaden Abroad With Family Returns Home

Mrs. Alfred Vaden and her young son have returned home after visiting Mrs. Vaden's sister Mrs. A. A. Cruz of Ponca City. They were accompanied by Miss Josephine Cruz and her nephew who will spend the summer with their grandmother.

Alfred Vaden

Mrs Garside of New York Visits Ada Friends

Mrs. B A Garside formerly Miss Margaret Cameron visits Miss Mollie Russell in Ada where she taught at Ada high school. The Garsides will sail from Seattle on September 2 to Shantung China for a post as dean of education at Shantung Christian University.

B. A. Garside New York City Margaret Cameron Mollie Russell

Judge and Mrs Barton Leave for Terrion Visit

Judge and Mrs C O Barton depart today by car for a visit to Terrion from their home, traveling together in their vehicle.

Judge C. O Barton Itoday Terrion

Cassidy departs for Maxwell to start new school project

H. T. Cassidy left for Maxwell to begin work on the new school building under construction there.

H. T. Cassidy Maxwell

Butler Gray Visits Ada From Okmulgee

Geologist Butler Gray, formerly based in this city, came to Ada yesterday to visit friends and renew old ties.

Butler Gray Okmulgee Ada

Mrs Earnest Hayes and Son Visit Mrs George W Young

Mrs Earnest Hayes and her son of Wilson are visiting Mrs George W Young this week, staying at her home and sharing daytime calls and hospitality.

Earnest Hayes Wilson George W. Young

Baby Born to Thomas Family in City Home

Born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Thomas of 429 West Tenth Street an eight and a half pound boy.

S. J. Thomas West Tenth Street

Walker Moves to Rogers Ark Farm Owner

O N Walker former Chamber of Commerce secretary relocates to Rogers Arkansas where he now owns a farm. C V Gowing has purchased Mr Walker s house.

O. N. Walker The Chamber of Commerce Rogers, Ark C. V. Gowing Mr. Walker

Recovery of finger movement for Gaddis after wrist injury

B A Gaddis, who earlier had all the leaders in the front of one wrist severed, is gradually regaining finger use. The report notes slow improvement after his serious injury and reflects medical hope for full recovery.

B. A. Gaddis

Miss Collins and Carr Return from Oklahoma City Visit

Misses Nina Collins and Delphine Carr returned Sunday from Oklahoma City where they had been visiting Miss Carr's sister, Mrs. R. H. Bourne.

Nina Collins Delphine Carr Oklahoma City Miss Carr R. H. Bourne

Higgins Guest Of His Mother In city

E K Higgins of McKenzie Tennessee is the guest of his mother Mrs J T Higgins at 130 East Thirteenth street during a visit to the city.

E. K. Higgins McKenzie, Tenn J. T Higgins East Thirteenth Street

Ruth Collins Returns From Desoto County Visit

Miss Ruth Collins returns from a month long visit in Desoto County Mississippi. She is accompanied home by her uncle B W Collins of Lewisburg Mississippi.

Ruth Collins Desoto County Mississippi B. W. Collins Lewisburg Miss

Two-Year-Old Nadine LaRuth Lollar Dies

Nadine LaRuth Lollar aged two, daughter of E. E. Lollar of Portland Park, died yesterday at 5 am. Funeral services were held at 10 am with Rev. Nettles officiating, and interment followed at Rosedale Cemetery.

Nadine LaRuth Lollar E. E. Lollar Portland Park Rev. Nettles Rosedale Cemetery

Bur bank visitor stays with Holdenville hosts over weekend

Mrs. W. L. Canterberry of Bur bank has been visiting Holdersville and spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Bowzee. She returned today to resume her stay at Holdenville.

W. L. Canterberry Burbank Holdersville T. W. Bowzee Holdenville

Mrs L A Maxey Visits Allen Friends

Mrs L A Maxey and her young daughter arrived today after a two week visit with friends at Allen. Maxey is expecting her husband who is in Little Rock Ark to join them this week for a month long stay in their hometown.

L. A. Maxey Allen Wee Maxey Hus Little Rock Ark

Guardsman suffers knee fracture after west town car crash

National guardsman Jess Keener fractured his knee in a Saturday night crash on West Tenth street while transporting the Waner brothers from Fort Sill to a baseball game. The Waners were uninjured.

Jess Keener National Guardsman West Tenth Street Keener Waner Brothers Fort Sill Waners

Former Mayor Kitchens Claims Tomato Champion Title

Former Mayor Gary Kitchens asserts he is the city tomato champion and could challenge the county title. On Saturday Judge Kitchens displayed a tomato weighing.28 ounces and declared his claim to the crown.

Gary Kitchens Kitchens

Ada residents and local notices from Daily Journal text

J B Slauree and family move back to Ada after a year at Sulphur. Mrs J E Hickman and niece Miss Mary Katherine Proctor depart for Kentucky visits. HH A Stephenson of Stratford visits home folk. Belton Brady returns to work after appendicitis. Mrs A M Bailey and children return from Pauls Valley visit. Mr Kitchen at 304 East Twelfth Street noted for garden yields.

Rom J.B. Slauree Ada J. E. Hickman Mary Katherine Proctor Points Kentucky

Russell Bond Leads Prague Evangelistic Music Meeting

Russell Bond returned this morning from Prague Oklahoma where he has been engaged in leading the music in an evangelistic meeting.

Russell Bond Prague Okla

Allen County Boll Weevil Fight Push Reported

T. D. Brooks from Allen reports residents are at their limit in battling the boll weevil and hold promising prospects.

T. D. Brooks Allen

Plowman S S Rose Dies Near Lovelady

S S Rose died while plowing near Lovelady yesterday as heat exhaustion or heart trouble was suspected. Dr Lane stated heart trouble as the probable cause. Interment was held in Frisco this morning.

S. S. Rose Lovelady

Miss Peggy Truitt Visits Sister at College Town

Miss Peggy Truitt of Stonewall is visiting her sister Miss Opel Truitt who is attending the college, with both sisters staying in town for the visit.

Peggy Truitt Stonewall Opel Truitt

Batson Returns Home From Hickory Hospital

I C Batson of Hickory, long treated in the local hospital, departed today to return home after an extended stay and treatment.

I. C. Batson Hickory

Cook Family Leaves Ada for Springdale Arkansas

J W Cook and family of 123 West Thirteenth plan to move to Springdale Arkansas today and likely establish a new home there. They have formed many friendships since arriving in Ada and regret the departure.

J. W. Cook West Thirteenth Springdale Arkansas Ada

Local cross country race field grows with entrants

Several teams have entered the fall cross country meet here including participants from Teachers College, the Boy Scouts, and the American Legion.

Teachers College Boy Scouts The American Legion

Ada Welcome for A. T. Trimm on Extended Stay

A. T. Trimm, formerly of this place but now in Los Angeles, arrived in Ada for a lengthy visit. He reports his family thriving in Los Angeles and that his health is much improved. He plans to remain here for some time.

A. T. Trimm Los Angles Ada

County health official J A Deen arraigned on narcotics charge

Dr J A Deen county superintendent of health was brought to Coalgate Monday by Deputy U S Marshal Sumpter of Atoka and arraigned before the U S Commissioner on a narcotics possession charge. He posted bond of 1500 dollars to appear before the grand jury at its next sitting.

J. A. Deen U. S Marshal Sumpter Atoka U. S

Trains Cut Off on St. Louis San Francisco System

Annulment of 26 trains announced by J M Kurn president of the St Louis and San Francisco system affects branch lines in Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Texas. Service will be discontinued tomorrow.

Springfield St. Louis San Francisco J. M. Kurn Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Texas

German engineers in Brazil develop alcohol fueled car motor

German engineers in Brazil have developed an automobile motor designed to run on alcohol fuel. The regional effort aims to promote alternative energy sources and reduce dependence on traditional fuels.

Brazil

Mars climate findings confirm Lowell theory on snow and vegetation

Staff at Lowell Observatory report Mars shows seasonal changes like Earth with longer Martian seasons and winters in the southern hemisphere. Observations over five months yield a retreating winter cap at the south pole and an advancing northern autumn storm, aligning with Percival Lowell’s ideas. A separate note mentions a woman winning the St Paul fiddle contest.

Flagstaff Ariz Lowell Observatory Mars Percival Lowell Observatory Venus Earth E. C W. M. Slipher Lowell Mortain

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Lodge Cardus Birg C. J. Hartman Scranton Regulator Company A-23 Atlante East Twelfth Street HH. A. Stephenson Belton Brady A. M. Bailey Pauls Valley Frisco St. Paul Southern Ice and Utilities Co Eagle Metric Cooper’s Union Stevens - Wilson Co Col. James Ebey Roff Wm. H. Ebey Mr. Ebey Nosong MO. G. James R. H. Wison Wison R. H. Wilson Vater Campain Huckins Estate
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