Ada residents host and visit many relatives this week
A string of Ada area residents and relatives traveled widely and hosted guests this week. Joe Hayes of Anadarko visited friends in Ada while Neal Lundgaard of Ada Milling Co. was ill at home. Numerous visits span Sulphur to Durant and Denison, with families from Port Arthur Texas to Holdenville planning moves, and Ada teachers returning from vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Lundgaard
Ada Milling Company
Carl Walker
Mickey
Port Arthur
Texas
Walker
Icey Colvin
C. W. Fisher
Jala Guinn
W. B. Osborn
Betty Osborn
San Antonio
Ada
Do You Know Cartoons and Historic Baseball Facts
Answers to Art Krenz Do You Know. J Jake Kilrain was last to fight Jaim L Sullivan under London Prize Ring rules. Sullivan won in 75 rounds at Richburg Mississippi July 8, 1889. Alfred Perry winner of the British Open 1935 is ambidextrous. Christy Mathewson holds the major league record for innings pitched without a base on balls. 68 from June 19 to July 18, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Kilrain
Jaim L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Richburg
Miss
Alfred Perry
Christy Mathewson
Schalk urges baseball to develop young talent and reform structure
Hall of Famer Ray Schalk calls for more focus on talent development in baseball. He notes a scarcity of good young players in minors and majors, especially catchers, urges leagues and tournaments for players over 17, and suggests reviving the spitball. He reflects on past stars and his post retirement plans while praising Legion events and Ada News ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schalk
Harry Grayson
NEA Service
Chicago
Ray Schalk
Ameri- Legion
Dodge
White Sox
Gabby Hartnett
Bill Dickey
Steve O'Neill
Cy Perkins
Bill Carrigan
Muddy Ruel
Wally Senang
Johnny Bassler
Ada News
Two Oklahoma Projects Delayed by Senate Action
The Senate commerce committee halted action on the omnibus rivers and harbors bill delaying two Oklahoma projects Fort Gibson and Markham's Ferry reservoirs worth 28 million and 800 thousand for Salt Fork levees near Cherokee. The bill total now stands at about 408 million with House approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oklahoma
Senate Commerce Committee
Fort Gibson
Markham’s Ferry
Salt Fork
Arkansas River
Cherokee
House
Senate
Bailey
D-Nc
Commerce Committee
Markham Ferry
Grand River
Pensacola
Britain Japan Tientsin dispute reports widen in talks
In the far east, unspecified differences surfaced in committee negotiations to settle the Tientsin dispute between Britain and Japan. A Tokyo foreign office spokesman said Britain would not continue aid to China, while Chamberlain stated Britain's Chinese policy would not change due to last week’s agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Tientsin
Britain
Japan
Tokyo Foreign Office
China
Chamberlain
Fifth Wagoner Feeds Stranger Before Home at McMoarn
A ragged survivor, exhausted and nearly naked, reached the McMoarn home after days in the Brawths. Donn described eating berries and drinking stagnant water, while his first concern was to inform his distressed parents, Mrs. Fendler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMoarn
Donn
Boy Scout’s Harrowing Ordeal Endures in Forest Walkout
A boy scout named Donn endures a perilous trek from a remote 15 mile area as his family, including a physician brother, anxiously awaits his voice and rescue. He lost clothing, used a burlap sack for warmth, sheltered in an abandoned hut, battled rain and a fall, and avoided collapse until he reached a telephone line to call McMearn, despite bruised feet and a lamed hip. Bears were sighted en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donn
McMearn
City Briefs Highlight Insurance Suit and Local Notices
A district court suit seeks $246 from Great Northern Life Insurance over an accident policy for Faira H. King and the Adairon and Metal company. Marriage licenses issued to James W. Robinson and Francis Mardis of Kanawa and Pat Hudson with Lorraine Ross of Ada. Percy Williamson faces charges of wife and child abandonment. bond set at $1000 with preliminary hearing August 4. County agent Jess ie Morgan improving from a sprained hip. Joan F. Bullard, 62, to wed Alice Justus of Oklahoma City. Thomas J. Winters pleads guilty to operating a motor carrier without a permit, fined $10 plus costs. Hitchhiker travels to Dallas by sign “Toward Dallas.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Life Insurance Company
Faira H. King
Adairon and Metal Company
King
James W. Robinson
Francis Mardis
Kanawa
Pat Hudson
Kon | ‘Awe
Lorraine Ross
Ada
Percy Williamson
Francis Farmer
W. L. Reed
Marie Williamson
Sasakwa
Williamson
Thomas J. Winters
Equity
Hoyt Driskill
Jackie And Betty Apart Again He Says For Good And She Says Temporary
Hollywood gossip reports a fresh Coogan Grable split with Jackie claiming separation and possible divorce while Betty denies plans to split. Coogan cites non amicable terms and a non cohabitation state, noting past reconciliations amid a pending accounting suit settlement. Betty is on a San Francisco stage tour despite the rift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie
Betty
San Francisco
Hollywood
Coogan
Coogans
el Paso
Arthur L. Bern
Nazi Scrap Drives Push Labor To Aid War Effort
Nazi leaders push dual purpose drive to collect scrap metal and train women to fill men’s jobs as Germany braces for rearmament. Goering’s strap iron program has yielded about 600000 tons. Aug. 1 marks a new campaign in Greater Berlin with a slogan urging every household to contribute at least two pounds. Labor shortages limit harvests and construction as highways and fortifications expand nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Goering
Greater
United States
Frau Kertrud Scholtz-Klink
Oklahoma Briefs Reflect Heat and Local Events
Oklahoma briefs report heat wave affects social plans in Chickasha with postcard from travelers. Obituary notes Daniel G. Trent of Meada as Bryan county's last Union Army survivor. Hugo notes a $3000 church fire damage. Duncan records Eseson Grantham, former Oklahoma Funeral Directors head, death. Lawton considers tapping Lake Thomas to bolster water supply as Lake Lawtonka recedes. Oklahoma City states staggered adoption of new textbooks will begin this Friday or Saturday with 20 percent expiring annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meada
Daniel G. Trent
Bryan County
Oklahoma City
Safety Officials Holding Breath on Highway Fatalities
Oklahoma City July 26 Special Officials of the state department of public safety face a tense period as July nears midmonth. In the first three weeks 17 people died on state highways, less than half of last year’s 37 deaths for the same span. Safety Commissioner Walter B. Johnson feared the month’s final days could mirror late June, when hopes for an all time low in fatalities were dashed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Department of Public Safety
Walter B. Johnson
Vitamins E F G and K in health debate
A seventh article by Dr Morris Fishbein surveys vitamins E F G and K. Vitamin E linked to anti sterility claims remains unproven with little deficiency observed. Vitamin F controversy centers on linoleic acids, with major bodies warning against unsubstantiated rejuvenation claims. Vitamin K derived from alfalfa shows limited use, mainly for obstructive jaundice with bleeding risk due to deficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Fishbein
Journal of the American Medical Association
Oklahoma Patrol Reports Traffic Deaths Through July
A review shows 22 traffic fatalities reported by the Oklahoma Patrol up to noon on July 21 this year, compared with 260 deaths in the same period last year. The drop is noted as remarkable amid increased highway travel for fairs and similar events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Patrol
Surgeon perfects gall bladder operation to stop bleeding
The report notes a technique performing min both before and after operations on the gall bladder and bile ducts to relieve serious bleeding, a complication that has claimed lives. It states many lives have been saved by this method and mentions a recent trip to Dallas and Fort Worth for a florisis convention, with Mr. Pitt traveling by land and Mrs. Pitt by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cently
Dallas
Fort Worth
Texas
Mr. Pitt
Mrs. Pitt
Rolf post office to be taken by J W Bohennon
Ninteen years ago on July 24 J W Bohennon will assume charge of the Rolf post office on August 1 1920. It marks the fourth postmaster since January 1. The Ada area sees a big bathing pool opening three miles south near the Commercial Hotel to be torn down later. Attending guests include Frances Walters Roberta Fairchild Moselle Hunter Mary Frances Duncan Freida Rains and others at a rook gathering. Steedmanfield reports two new producers drilling for rigging. Boozer Red and wife return to the Honest Bill Shows touring Kansas. Mrs Max Brents of Miami visits T B Brenis and W E Pitt’s household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bohennon
Rolf
Bobford
Ada_ Commercial
Twelfth
Broadway
Frances Walters
Roberta Fairchild
Ardmore
Rook
Moselle Hunter
Mary Frances Duncan
Freida Rains
Aline Thomas
Wilma Chilcutt
Martha Louise Allen
Bessie Dell Meaders
Steedmanfield
Boozer Red
Kansas
Max Brents
Miami
T. B. Brenis
W. E. Pitt
Sayre Nominated U.S. High Commissioner to Philippines
Washington July 26. Roosevelt nominated Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Sayre to be United States high commissioner to the Philippine Islands. He would replace Paul McNutt, who resigned to become federal security administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayre
Philippines
Washington
Roosevelt
Francis B. Sayre
United States
Philippine Islands
Senate
Paul ¥. McNutt
Congress Eyes Finland Spending Memorial Bill Increases Aid
Washington July 25 Rep Allen Pa proposes spending 35000 for two memorials honoring Finland’s faithful adherence to its obligations. The bill aims to give Finland more than a receipt for paying its war debt in installments to Uncle Sam. Arters Dies In Oklahoma City Former Blackwell Oil and Gas official H H Arters, 67, died of a chronic heart ailment. He moved to Cushing from Blackwell six years ago. funeral plans filed. Pittsburgh Forty Plus Club Takes Shape Job drive delays membership applications as executives aim to help unemployed peers over 40 earning at least 4000 a year in executive posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Washington
Allen
D-Pa
Sam
H. H. Arters
Oklahoma City
UPI
Cushing
Blackwell Oil and Gas Company
Arters
Blackwell
Pittsbur
Pittsburgh
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Joe Hayes
Anadarko
Clesto Leslie
Lake View School
Cleveland County
Norman
Mrs. Leslie
J. Kent Smith
Catherine Edmiston
Tennessee
Alabama
I. F. Benjamin
West Fifteenth
Iola
J. 5. Henry
Guthrie
Benjamin
Art McCarty
Holdenville
Nettie
Coalgate
East Central College
Harold Pierce
J. H. Murrah
Durant and
Denison
Ben Dibreil
Colorado
Paul Carpenter
Terrion
Oklahorta
W. P. Edmiston
Ema Warmack
Minnie Nicholas
New York City
Donna Charlene Huffman
Robert Fowler
W. S. Bagley
Billy
Ray Lowery
Frances
Merle Lien
Christine Wilson
Hattie West
Wanette
Buena Smith
New Mexico
Southwest
Miles Grigsby
Margaret
Mary Jane
Carl Johnson
Gordon
Judy
W. Plumly
Carl Loyd
Peco
California
Loyd
Loyds
Dan Brundidge
Platter
Paul Farmer
Paulette Farmer
0. E. Welborn
H. E. Welborn
Laurel
Mississippi
A. E. Welborn
John L. Sullivan
Art Krenz
Ted Williams
Whitlow Wyatt
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Yankee
Vince DiMaggio
Yankee Joe
Leo Miler
Buffalo
Indians
Serrano Suner
City Briefs
Jessie Morgan
Joan FE. Bullard
Alice Justus
Henryetta
Tex
Jackie Coogan
Betty Grable
Chickasha
Geneva Starx
Marian Hill
Joe Goltry
Hugo
First Christian Church
Duncan
LPL
Eseson Grantham
The
Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association
Lawton
Lake Thomas
Wichita Mountains
Lawtonka
American Society of Biological Chemists
American Institute of Nutrition
Council On Pharmacy and Chemistry
American Medical Association
By William Ferguson
Laboratory
Testis
Wory' League
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