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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1934

Page

8

Leatherman visiting Fulton sisters in city

Arthur Leatherman of Fulton Missouri visits his sisters Mrs Phillip T Peters and Miss Madge Leatherman at 101 East Seventeenth Street and plans a several week vacation. Miss Lois Armstrong, a teacher at East Central, will soon travel to Panama Havana and Honduras to visit Mr and Mrs George Bowman in Honduras.

Arthur Leatherman Fulton, Mo Phillip T. Peters Madge Leatherman East Seventeenth Lois Armstrong East Central Panama Havana Honduras George Bowman

Rencher Couple Return Home From Ada Visit

Mr and Mrs H B Rencher depart Ada after a brief stay to tend business interests and continue to their Oakland California home.

H. B. Rencher Oakland California Ada

Miss Ruby Pointer Visits Ada as Guest of Friends

Miss Ruby Pointer of Tupelo visited Ada on Wednesday as a guest of friends, sharing time and hospitality with local residents.

Ruby Pointer Tupelo Ada

Ada Visit Brings Old Friends Together

Mrs Jerry Collins of Henryetta and sister Mrs Clark Dilworth of San Antonio visit Ada friends. They were formerly Miss Beulah and Miss Tommie Lee Worthington who lived in Ada years ago. Mr and Mrs R P Izzard announce the birth of a daughter July 18 at the Sugg clinic. Miss Opal Jennings of Stonewall had an appendicitis operation at the Sugg clinic.

Jerry Collins Henryetta Clark Dilworth San Antonio Ada Beulah Tommie Lee Worthington R. P. Izzard Sugg Clinic Opal Jennings Stonewall

Mrs. Ann Henry Moves to Oklahoma City

Mrs. Ann Henry departed for Oklahoma City today to establish a new home after six months with her sister Mrs. T. H. Wyatt and family.

Ann Henry Oklahoma City T. H. Wyatt

Hearn Family Visiting in Crow Home

Mrs. E. C. Hearn and her sons Jack and E. C. Jr. are visiting at the home of Mrs. A. M. Crow, the mother of Mrs. Hearn.

E. C. Hearn Jack and E. C. Jr

Ada Visitors Return Home From Crow Residence

Joe Bowers Ovatt Bowers and Bobbie Gibson left Ada for Tuscaloosa Alabama after several days visit in the home of Mrs. A M Crow. Joe and Ovatt are grandsons and Bobbie is a great grandson of Mrs Crow.

Joe Bowers Ovatt Bowers Bobbie Gibson Tuscaloosa Ala Ada A. M. Crow Joe Ovatt

Ada Social Notes Move Across States

Mr and Mrs B F Harkrider plan a quick return from Conway Ark after attending the funeral of his mother. Casey Robinson and son Ray come from Phoenix to Ada to visit Mrs Robinsons mother and sister. Leta Poe of Oklahoma City visits Ada relatives. Dr and Mrs W D Warren depart for Denver and then Oswego New York to visit family.

B. F. Harkrider Conway, Ark Mr. Harkrider Casey Robinson Ray Ada Phoenix Arizona

Miss Cave Hathcock to Attend College Camp Conference

Miss Cave Hathcock leaves Sunday for Enid to spend ten or twelve days at the College Camp conferences for young people. Miss Grace Coker is ill at the home of Mr and Mrs W W O Neal following an operation at 1028 8S Johnston.

Miss Cave Hathcock Enid Grace Coker W. W.o'neal Johnston

Minnie Bailey Improves After Major Oakland Operation

Minnie Bailey, who underwent a major operation in an Oakland California hospital on Wednesday July 11, is reported slightly improved.

Minnie Bailey Oakland Calif

Andersons Vacationing Two Weeks in Boulder

Mr and Mrs B G Anderson and their two sons left today for Boulder Colorado to spend two weeks on vacation with relatives.

B. G. Anderson Boulder Colorado

Local Families See Medical and Travel News

Mary Louise Chism and Carolyn Chism, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Chism, had tonsil operations Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Meaders of McAlester and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Meaders of Ada left Saturday for a two week Yellowstone Park vacation. Miss Myrtle Sturdevant of East Central State Teachers College tests this week for Boulder Colorado and attends Colorado University in August. Luther Edge, East Central education instructor, spends August in Missouri with relatives. Miss Daisie Britt and Miss Ethel Bryan leave Saturday for Wyoming and Colorado points.

Mary Louise Chism Carolyn Chism Mrs Lloyd Chism J. C. Meaders McAlester Clyde Meaders Ada Yellowstone Park Myrtle Sturdevant East Central State Teachers College Boulder Colorado Colorado University Luther Edge East Central Missouri Daisie Britt Ethel Bryan Wyoming

Forrester's Stratford Son Undergoes Operation

The small son of Mr and Mrs Charles T Forrester of Stratford underwent an operation here Friday.

Charles T. Forrester Stratford

Martha McKeel Improves Slowly in Ada Hospital

Martha McKeel has been in Ada hospital for several weeks and is reported showing slow improvement as doctors monitor her condition.

Martha McKeel Ada Hospital

Local residents take summer trips to major cities

Miss Marie Crooks of Law rence joins friends in Ada for a short visit. Houston Johnson of Byng visits Ada for business and friendship. Dr. and Mrs. G. C. Alsbach, Miss Irene Newcomer and Miss Nancy Meents depart for four weeks in Washington D C New York City Atlantic City Pittsburgh and Chicago. Dr Alsbach will attend a graduate course at Harlem Valley state hospital Wingedale New York during the first week of August. They will lodge at Pine Forest camp in Wingdale near a mountain lake in the Berkshire foothills.

G. C. Alsbach Irene Newcomer Nancy Meents Washington, D. C New York City Atlantic City Pittsburgh Chicago Alsbach Harlem Valley State Hospital Wingedale New York Pine Forrest Wingdale Berkshires

Foreman Improves Rapidly After Ada Hospital Operation

J. A. Foreman of Stratford underwent a major operation at the Ada hospital and is improving rapidly according to medical staff.

J. A. Foreman Stratford Ada Hospital

Frances Little of Hickory Hospitalized After Leg Fracture

Mrs. Frances Little of Hickory is in the Ada hospital with a fracture of the right leg. Her condition is somewhat improved.

Frances Little Hickory Ada Hospital

Alex Oklahoma school chief visits Ada Saturday

Frank Norman, principal of the city schools in Alex Oklahoma, visited friends and attended to business in Ada on Saturday.

Frank Norman Alex Okla Ada

Local Notes on Family Moves and Travel

Mrs J W McElhaney is called to Fort Worth after a brother's death. I R Gilmore Jr returns from Oklahoma A and M summer session at Stillwater. Herbert Antle leaves for Tulsa for work. Mr and Mrs Jack Moore Jr return from Nashville where Moore attended Peabody College summer term.

J. W. McElhaney Fort Worth Texas I. R. Gilmore Jr Stillwater Oklahoma A M. College Jack Moore Jr Nashville, Tenn Moore Peabody College

Wilsons to visit relatives before Tulsa polls

Prof. and Mrs. E. C. Wilson depart early Tuesday for Tulsa to see Mr. Wilson's mother sister and grandmother then proceed to Missouri to visit Mrs. Wilson's relatives. They will wait until polls open Tuesday morning.

E. C. Wilson Tulsa Mr. Wilson Missouri Mrs. Wilson

Local Social Roundup Moves and Visitors Across Ada

Miss Bee Fowler and Miss Jennie Hall Fowler return to Tupelo after a brief Ada visit. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Ferguson and daughter Jimmie Ruth of Stratford visit Ada friends. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Austen announce the birth of a daughter Monday afternoon July 23. Miss Ina Mae Compton leaves for Waurika to join relatives for tours of New Mexico and Colorado. Mrs. Jessie Collins of Roswell visits Ada friends. Mrs. J. E. Diamond and sons Jack and Billy, visiting in Houston, plan to return to St. Louis after visiting relatives in Ada.

M. L. Ferguson Jimmie Ruth Stratford Ada Amos Austen South Hope Ina Mae Compton South Stockton Waurika M. Samples New Mexico Colorado J. E. Diamond Jack Billy Houston Texas

Local families start weeklong vacation in Kiamichi mountains

Mr and Mrs Heinie Heard and their son travel with Mr and Mrs Gaylord MacMillan and children for a week of mountain vacation. Miss Alma Harkrider of 60g E Twelfth returns from a three weeks vacation event in the region.

Heinie Heard Gaylord MacMillan Kiamichi Mountains Alma Harkrider

Arkansas Missouri and Illinois Visit and Travel Notes

Arkansas Missouri and Illinois. While in Illinois she visited her sister Mrs Ellis Brook formerly Miss Jessie Harkrider of this city. Miss Shirley Austelle left today for Oklahoma City and Guthrie where she will visit relatives and friends. OFFICERS KILL.

Arkansas Missouri Illinois Ilinois Ellis Brook Jessie Harkrider Shirley Austelle Oklahoma City Guthrie

Dillinger Shot Dead Outside Biograph Theater in Chicago

John Dillinger dies after a gun battle outside the Biograph Theater where federal agents surrounded the suspect. Purvis and a team fired as Dillinger drew his pistol, with bystander injuries and a dramatic, televised-style arrest ending in his death. The event caps Dillinger’s violent criminal career and yields details of the shootout and aftermath.

William Conway Associated Press Chicago Dillinger John Dillinger Biograph Theatre Fullerton and Lincolnn Avenues Department of Justice Melvin H. Purvis Purvis Indiana Etta Natalsky Theresa Paulus Alexian Brothers Hospital Evelyn Frechette Johnie

Oklahoma City Market Report July 25

P hogs 2,000 unchanged at yesterday's lower. packers top 4.00, small killer 4.60, sows 3.75-4.00. cattle 3,500 with grass fed steers 5.00 and yearlings 5.50. beef bulk 3.50, dogs 1.25. calves 1,500 with top veals 4.00 and slaughter calves 3.00. stockers slow. sheep 300 with lambs 5.75 top and bulk 4.50-5.00.

Kansas City U. S. Dept Oklahoma City

Potatoes Mixed Demand Weakened by Weather Delays

U S Department reports light trading as weather slows shipments. Idaho yields show decay 60 to 70 percent in recent days. Virginia and California varieties vary in price with decay noted on several lots. Total U S ship ments stand at 274.

Chicago U. S

Poultry Prices and Receipts Reported in Chicago Market

Poultry prices and receipts listed for July 25 in Chicago show live shipments varying by type. Hens ranged 11 to 12 cents, rock fryers 16 to 17, colored birds 14 to 18, rock springs 20 to 21, rock broilers 13 to 16, leghorns 13, roosters 8, turkeys 10 to 14, spring ducks 7.9, and geese 7 to 11 cents per unit.

Chicago Rock Springs

CRAWFORD GRATEFUL FOR VICTORY TUESDAY

To the voters of Pontotoc county TAL CRAWFORD thanks supporters for campaign success and pledges best efforts. The letter notes loyalty and trust guiding his duties and inspiration for his service. Greatly grateful for greater returns on effort and support.

Pontotoc County Tal Crawford

Specials and Extras Scoring Details Listed

The document lists score values for specials 93, extras 92, extra firsts 90 91, firsts 88 89, seconds 86 87, standards 90 centralized scarlets, and eye measurements 7 304. It also notes easy extras 15 1 2 to 16 1 2 and fresh graded firsts 15 to 16 with current receipts 13 1 2 to 14 1 2.

Corn and Wheat Rise on 1934 Production Forecasts

Corn and wheat advanced late trading as 1934 corn production forecast suggested the smallest yield since 1901. Analysts cited irreparable damage and a government July 1 outlook showing about 590 million bushels less corn, with Missouri down 89 million bushels in a month. Corn closed unsettled 15 8 to 2 cents higher, wheat up 13 8 to 1 7 8, oats up 1 4 to 5 8, and provisions 5 to 12 cents higher.

Chicago Missouri

Grain futures settle with varied gains at Chicago market

Spot grain prices in Chicago on July 25 show No. 2 red wheat at 98 1 2 to 1 00 1 2, No. 1 hard 1.03 1 2 to 1.04, and No. 2 northern spring 99. Corn bids range from 66 to 67 3 4 for mixed and yellow varieties, with No. 2 white 67 1 2 to 3 4. Oats list No. 2 mixed 44, No. 2 white 46 3 4, and No. 3 white 43 3 4 to 44 1 2.

Chicago

Unfavorable Weather Keeps Cotton Prices Steady in New York

In New York on July 25 the cotton market edged higher amid weak weather and crop signals. October touched 12.93 intraday then settled around 12.90, up 12 to 14 points from the open, with the close barely steady and gains limited.

New York Juyl New Orleans Jan Ewe

Spot Cotton Prices Hold Steady in New Orleans Trade

Spot cotton in New Orleans closed steady with 808 bales sold. Low mid dling 12.08 cents, middling 12.73, good middling 13.18. Receipts 3,864. stock 604,346.

New Orleans

Claude V. Thompson thanks Ada Pontotoc county voters

Claude V. Thompson extends thanks to friends in Ada and Pontotoc county for the vote in his District Judge race. He notes he did not secure the nomination but appreciates loyalty and friendship, congratulates Mr. Crawford, and says he will continue serving the county.

Ada Pontotoc County Crawford Claude V. Thompson

Caldwell thanks voters in district for county post

A A Caldwell expresses gratitude to District 1 voters after winning the primary and pledges to honor the trust in the upcoming term as County Commissioner starting July. He extends appreciation to supporters and kind regards to opponents.

Mundy congratulates Caldwell in county race

W. H. Mundy says he supported the race for County Commissioner in Tuesday’s primary, did not win, but values the friendships and contacts made. He congratulates Mr. Caldwell and hopes for united voter support and cooperation.

Caldwell

Counties Race to Tabulate Returns

Oklahoma City July 25 Two counties completed their vote counts in yesterday's run off primary election and raced to file official returns at the state election board. Cleveland county won with secretary J William Cordell alerted after 1 am. Canadian county followed quickly but retained speed reporting final tabulations before midnight. Patterson telephoned figures to AP. no other complete figures had arrived at that time.

Oklahoma City State Election Board Cleveland County J. William Cordell State Board Cleveland County Board Cordell Canadian County Board W. D. Patterson Associated Press

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