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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1932
Page
8
Miss Pauline Naylor left for Ardmore where she is employed in a book store opened by the Thompson brothers of Ada. H Inner arity also joins the Ardmore shop. Mr and Mrs J N McKeel arrived in Ada from Stillwater after summer sessions to visit relatives before returning home to Cromwell.
Mr and Mrs Fred Faunt Le Roy are due in Ada later this week from Chicago Jil to visit his parents Mr and Mrs RF B Faunt Le Roy at 414 East Main. The awaiting trip underscores family ties in local news.
Mrs J D Peace of Stonewall attended to business in Ada yesterday. The brief note records her local errand while on a moving between towns.
Norman Criswell, a summer East Central graduate, leaves Ada this weekend for home in Kansas City Missouri. He has lived with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J A Criswell during his four years at Ada and will drive with Dr O S Bradshaw of East Central as far as Springfield. Dr Bradshaw plans visits to relatives in Springfield during August.
Mr and Mrs M W Cope depart for Monahana Texas to visit their son Martin and family. They will remain through August for the visit with relatives.
W. W. Walden, formerly of Ada and now visiting friends in Hugo, was engaged in business today. He previously worked in the transportation industry during his Ada residence.
Mr and Mrs W C Gregory of the Lawrence community announce the birth of a daughter on Thursday July 14. The baby has been named Joy Ann. Mr Gregory is principal of the Lawrence school.
Miss Norman Rotenberry, who attended East Central during the summer session, departed today to return to her Stratford home.
Mr and Mrs J M Carter departed Ada Saturday to spend the rest of the summer in Estes Park Colorado on vacation facilities and sightseeing.
State examiner joins inspector, Mrs Rogers, and the assistant mine inspector on Friday journey to Coalgate to attend the funeral of Charlie Brown.
Mr and Mrs Hubert Clark and son Hubert Jr depart from 529 North Highland for Greeley Colorado where Mr Clark will teach in the public schools next year his second term as a faculty member at Greeley.
Mrs Ed Brents of Oklahoma City visits with daughter Mrs Maude Pittman and granddaughter Marjorie Louise and plans to return for extended treatment. Mr and Mrs T P Edwards announce the birth of a son weighing 10 pounds 3% ounces. Mrs W G Broadfoot of Longview Texas visits Ada at the home of Mr and Mrs G K McKoy. she is sister to several local residents and an early Ada resident.
Mrs. W. B. Osborn, who had been at the bedside of her daughter Charlotte in a Sherman Texas hospital, returned to Ada Friday night. The child remains in Sherman but is pronounced much better.
Mr and Mrs EF K Belew arrived in Ada from Coleman Texas and have set up home at 1105 S Stockton in the former Martin residence Belew takes over as head of the Woolworth store succeeding Mr Martin
Mrs. Mabel Browall travels with her mother Mrs. H. H. Smith and two nieces Miss Elizabeth Van Eaton and Miss Joyce Van Eaton for a two week vacation visiting Colorado Springs and other parts of the state starting Monday.
Ada Independents defeated Seminole Independents 15 to 0 at Parkfield after exchanging 29 hits, Ada collecting 17 and Seminole 12. The afternoon showcased strong offensive play from both sides.
Miss Lima Green, guest of Miss Mary Eleis Green for a fortnight, has returned to her Rienzi, Mississippi home. She is a sister of Raymond Green of this city.
Miss Sylvia Ann Robinson of Tulsa and Miss Adrianna Vreeland hosted weekend visitors at 817 East Fifteenth. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Johnson and family of Byng left Saturday for a two week vacation visiting in Oklahoma and Texas.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Sam Huser announce the birth of daughter Ruth Anne on July 19 in Joplin Missouri. The Huvers formerly resided in Ada.
Mr and Mrs T H Hansen from San Antonio Texas arrived in Ada on Sunday to visit Mrs Hansen s sisters Mrs Bill Patterson and family and Mrs Preston Boren and family.
Mr and Mrs F M Dorsey spend two weeks in Ada visiting relatives after attending the Stillwater summer session. They plan to return to Little Rock Arkansas in August where Mr Dorsey will teach in the school system next year. He earned a Master of Arts degree at the end of the summer term at A and M.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Contie of 300 East Tenth left for Wichita Falls Texas to visit Mr. and Mrs. Jack Francis. Mrs. Francis is formerly Winnie Callis.
Dr. C. C. Morris of the First Baptist church begins a revival at Konawa with two daily sermons at 10 a.m. and an evening service. Music is led by Grant Shipp, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shipp. The campaign may last two weeks or longer depending on progress.
Mrs Edwin Garrett and Mrs Elmer Thompson of Stratford visited Ada shoppers yesterday. they were seen browsing local stores and exchanging greetings with merchants.
Frank W. Meaders came back this week from Colorado where he had stayed for several weeks while Mrs. Meaders remained for a longer visit. B. F. Stegall of Savannah Georgia visits his mother Mrs. B. F. Stegall at 412 West Tenth and other relatives during the trip.
C Jr Burrows of Stratford was a business visitor in Ada yesterday. Mr and Mrs L B Adams of Allen visited friends in Ada yesterday.
Mrs. CC G Fairchilds of Rofts was an Ada visitor today. Miss Anna Weaver Jones head of the physical education department at Fast Central left for Duncan to visit during part of August. Ed Davis head of the history department at East Central left for Austin to study at the University of Texas during August.
A J Coltrane died in Oklahoma City early this week. He is survived by three sisters Dr. Ella D Coltrane Ada Mrs L M Spray Washington D C and Mrs Elizabeth A Wilder Los Angeles Cal.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Patchell died at a local hospital Friday afternoon. Burial was in Rosedale cemetery Friday afternoon, Hudson-Keith in charge. Surviving relatives are the parents and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Lillard.
J L Brians 70 died at home in Allen Saturday afternoon. Funeral services will be held in Allen this afternoon at 2 36 under the auspices of the Masonic lodge. Hudson and Keith Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Della Jones 48 died Saturday night in a local hospital. Funeral services were held at her Centrahoma home Sunday at 3 p.m. Burial followed in Centrahoma cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home handled arrangements. She was wife of Bennett Jones and mother of one son.
G W Jones aged 64 died Sunday at home near Rofs at 5 p m Funeral services were held Monday at Hart Cemetery with Criswell in charge He is survived by widow Lula May Jones daughters Leota and Allie Jones and sons Lee Charley and Arthur Jones
For several years Mr. Boud lived with his son John Boud at 230 West Fifteenth. The burial is arranged at Rosedale Cemetery.
Hardaway C. Rives age 32 died at his Stonewall home Tuesday afternoon at 1 45. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 in Frisco. Burial followed in Frisco Cemetery. Criswell Funeral Home in charge. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs H D Rives four sisters Pauline Hortense Amelia Marguerite and a brother Henry Rives.
Richard F. Chapman age 60 died Tuesday at 3 PM in the government hospital Muskogee. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 PM at Criswell Funeral Home chapel. Burial in Rosedale cemetery with American Legion honors. Survived by two brothers and a sister. born and raised in Pontotoc county and Ada. served in World War from Ada.
An Associated Press survey shows several firms moving back into the black after price gains and tighter economies. Skelly Oil reports upward momentum, with more updates expected from Continental Oil and others. Industry leaders debate Thurman Hill style production curbs while independent operators in Kansas Oklahoma and Texas weigh actions. Cooperation among Texas and Oklahoma producers persists despite slow post election momentum.
Barbourville Kentucky July 26 Caleb Powers 64 a central figure in the Goebel election troubles died today at Johns Hopkins hospital Baltimore He was convicted of conspiracy in Goebel’s shooting and served eight years in the Fort Fort reformator until 1908 when pardoned by Governor Will son He later served four years in Congress after election two years later
Willie Lee Curtis infant son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Curtis of Tupelo died Sunday afternoon in a local hospital. The body is held at Hudson Keith Funeral home pending funeral arrangements.
George J Bond, 79, died Tuesday morning at 5 15. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 4 in the chapel of Criswell Funeral in Arlington.
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