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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1932

Page

2

Rain Lifts Spirits As Corn Heads Toward Harvest

Rural Pontotoc County notes praise Saturday rain and widespread corn chopping. Community guests include Rev. Jim Wallace of Oklahoma City and visitors from Ada Eubanks Lula and Oklahoma City. Social visits, prayer meetings and Sunday gatherings feature widely among residents.

Rain and community notes from Tupelo and Rocky Chapel

Saturday rain blessed farmers as reports detail social visits in Tupelo and Rocky Chapel. The bulletin lists numerous neighbors and families visiting, plus a June pie supper and a local baseball game win.

Rain brings relief and light hail damage in Tupelo region

Farmers praise rain with minimal hail damage noted. Local social notes record visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Cooper and families, counts of berry yields, and community events. Boy Scouts helped clean Byrd's Prairie cemetery while Memorial Day plans were affected by rain.

W. J. Cooper J. E.wens M. Brewington Marion Edd Walker Willie Payne Alpha Childres Myrtle Townsend Ruby Bradley Wittie Berger William Woodrow Jr Deretha Loughbough

Sunday Singing Brings Ada Quartet Visit and Local Guests

A well attended Sunday night singing featured a quartet from Ada. Mrs. Everett Mayfield visited her mother Mrs. Etta Hightower Monday. The Cranes hosted Lorene Crow Sunday evening. Charlie Crow and family from Graham Oklahoma visited Philip Summers, with Lorene Summers staying a few weeks. Preston Hood is ill. Lorene Crow visited Wagoner Monday. Ruby Hood visits Artie Hollins. Vernon Crow from Graham Oklahoma visits the Summers home.

Hall P. C. McCauly Georgie Jones Louie Bandy S. W. Jones Ollie Morrison Happy Land Troy Lilly S. S. Lilley Ggorgie Jones Preston McCauly Amos Williamson W. E. Wilson T. J. Williamson O. C. Capps Jessie Lilley Troy Lilley Christeena Capps E. L. Rogers Fay Capps Ada Everett Mayfield Etta Hightower Willie Webb Leota Virginia Webb Lorene Crow Crane Charlie Crow Graham, Okla Philip Summers Lorene Summers Preston Hood Wagoner Ruby Hood Artie Hollins Vernon Crow Graham Okla

Busy farming community reports healthy crops and gatherings

The community notes showers helped crops including corn cotton and vegetables. Several residents visit family and attend church events while health remains good except Mrs Charlie Sliger who is critically ill. Local socials include a pie supper and singing gatherings with neighbors visiting and planning trips to Washington.

Charlie Sliger Ellen Thompson Lovelady Walter Lovelady Stonewall Connie Gibbs Higdon Pecan Rove Albert Cherry Derwood Myley John Staggs Marvin Ruth Farris Woodie Bigham Ahloso Sunshine Lamar Ray Lee Washington Jewel Nichols Oklahoma

Local social round up from Ada and nearby areas

Ada and nearby towns host a string of social visits and guestings. Residents including Rann Hicks Ruth Tharp and many others spent time with relatives and friends across Ada Homer Bromide and Vernon with gatherings at Mrs J M Ingram Mrs Mary Wilson and Mrs Creager among others.

Happy Land Rann Hicks Ada J. M. Ingram Ruth Rachel Tharp Genevieve Lambert Homer Brownie Daniels Martha Morrison Edd Lamb Ruby Jinnie Wilson Mary Wilson Carl Tharp Oakman Ollie Morrison Zora Vaughn Woodrow Lambert Clifton Tharp Earn Stephens Boyd Nickell Claudie Robbins Guy Binkley Lizzie Jinkins

Large crowd misses ordinance meeting due to illness

A Sunday night gathering drew a large crowd but the ordinance meeting did not occur as Brother S S Lilley fell ill. Beulah Wilson spent Saturday night with Martha and Junice.

Bro. S. S. Lilley Beulah Wilson Martha Junice Morrison

Rainy Saturday Helps Gardens In Valley Community

The Saturday rain benefited corn cotton and gardens across the valley. Local families and neighbors visited, shared meals, and noted illness including Mr. Boiles in Ada hospital. A forthcoming pie supper is announced for June 39 with money and pies promised by attendees.

Cotton Chopping Dominates Market At Price Point

Mrs. Effie Henry is noted in a brief market blurb as cotton chopping activity intensifies at current price levels. The report highlights price-driven activity and ongoing market adjustments in the cotton trade.

GAAR Effie Henry

Pie Supper Draws Neighbors After Farmers Meeting

Singing drew a well attended gathering on Tuesday night with an invitation for all to return. Local residents listed visiting friends from nearby towns and families sharing Sunday visits and evenings at various homes. A pie supper is planned for June with a request to bring guests.

Local Social Roundup From Round Top Area

Weekend visits weave through Round Top as families and neighbors gather. Marie Standridge visits Ada with grandparents Mr and Mrs Al Prewitt. Betty Low and Wanda Lois stay with Mr and Mrs Ayres. Leona and Opal James visit Mrs V F Brozy. Aneular family from Hanne Oklahoma spends weekend with Lea ter Standridge. Jack Jones visits Gaar Corner. Bragg couple welcome baby Carlos Fred born last Monday. music and friendly gatherings cap the Sunday afternoon at the Mann residence.

Acular Joe Agular Silas Collins Homer McGehee Mann Nettie Standridge G. W. Decker Earl Charlie Broce Frank James Ada Prewitt Welker Jones Leona Brock Claudia Ayres James Sam Hunt Vandéss George Gelleon D. Hunt Trotter Elmer McDonald Jess Standridge Jodia Norris Edd Little Mr. Agular Joe Agular Rufus Agular Homer Mekkehee Santford Ayres Marvin Mr. Hunt Chorce Mrs. Welker Press McGehee Round Top Marie Standridge al Prewitt Betty Low Wanda Lois Ayres Leona Rock and Opal James V. F. Brozy Aneular Hanne, Okla Leater Standridge Jack Jones Gaar Corner Vireil Bragg Carlos Fred Mrs. Mann

Local social notes record visits and stays around Walnut

Mrs Bert Cade and Silvia spent Tuesday evening with Mrs Dave Stockton. Mrs Myrtle Crow and children spent Wednesday in the See home. Eva Ball shopped in Ada Mae Cade with her grandparents the Stock family. Lois Summers and Earnon Garrett spent Sunday night in the Roper home. Chester Collins and family visited Arch Collins. Beatrice Lee stayed weekend with friends in Ada. Roy Foster from Pauls Valley visited the community. Several small visits: John Crow, Kenneth Goodson, Arthur Bailey, Imogene Wanda, Junior Crow, and others stopping by or staying with relatives.

Jno Rhyn Gladys Norman Onie Troucher Dutch Buchanan Konawa Vrs J. W. Barnett Nelson Park Chiem Harvey Tyree W. C. Norman Carl J. W. Trimble Ada Beatrice Stark Kenneth George Evans Summers Chapel Archie Cox Asher M. C. Cox Dick Mackey Bessie Rebeth Boucher Ruth Bailey Press Ura Isaacs Oral Dunn Norma Jean Caroline Cox Sadie Cox Millie Odom George Hilton Jim Boncher E. Fef Sutton Willis Grant Isaacs Edd Stevens James Piresheen Harry Bresheen Allen DPD Bresheen Homer Mosley Carter Holloway Mies Mildred Owens B.C. Cox Dewey Cox JD. Brecheen Grover Tyree Emmitt McCarty George Odom Muriel Barnett Orville Buchanan Tom Carmichael R. Buchanan Mae Barnett Mildred Owens Lizzie Powell Ruth Zelma Huckleby Tommie Sparks Cox Joe Edward Isaacs Roy Dunn C. D. Dunn Pauline Barnett Mona Helen Dimple Quannah Hughes Lora Eddings Mae McDaniel Bulah Briggs Jimmie Effie Henry Onie Hughes Floy Mae Eddings George Files Marvin Briggs A. J. Deaton Raymond Tidwell Manuel Irwin Hazel Jefferies Tom Hughes Myrtle Irwin Eula Irwin Opal Irwin Maddox Jefferies Oral Irwin Roy Briggs Aud Briggs John Royce Center Ennis Lee Roy McDaniel John Eddings Clarence Irwin Bert Cade Silvia Dave Stockton Myrtle Crow See Lena Owens Lula Leader Worstell John Crow Duncan Eva Ball Mae Cade Stockton Lois Summers Earnon Garrett Roper Sybil Adams Chester Collins Naomoi Ruth Arch Collins Ruth Cheat Marjorie Ann Bill Jones Kenneth Goods Arthur Bailey Imogene Wanda Junior Crow Mhandset Roper Fan

Yeager Community Weekend Visits and Church Services

Miss Gracie Drake spent Saturday with Miss Mabel Drake. Vivian Critchfield and Zelma Luster had dinner with Lorene Shirley. John Shirley visited Saturday night with Jack Critchfield. Travern Cosby and Ewing Lusk visited Karl Gentry. Yeager hosted preaching Sunday night with Rev. Ward Wood and Rev. Stone set to preach.

Gracie Drake Mabel Drake Vivian Critchfield Zelma Luster Lorene Shirley John Shirley Jack Critchfield Travern Cosby Ewing Lusk Karl Gentry Yeager Ward Wood C. CC. Shirley Grady Audrey Shirley S. L. Hale Ray Shirley Shawnee Gracie Flossie Gentry Clawrence Sorters Shirley Home Rev. Stone

Weekend Socials Report From Small Town

Community members shared visits over the weekend with relatives and friends. Names include Mrs Buef Stagks and son Kenneth with George Evans family, Elma Tyson with Allene Burch and Rachel McCutcheon, and Delta Watts with Ottist Easley.

Young Peoples Union Buef Stagks Kenneth George Evans Elma Pauline Tyson Ruth Brendle Allene Burch Rachel McCutcheon Ottist Easley Delta Watts Willie Whittaker Sybie Isaacs Oren Grey T. H. Burch Sylvia Evans Alpa Evans Jack Rutherford Ray Tyson Rush Janie Lue Burch Marjorie Sue Jeter Delta Hazle Watts Ottist Glenda Easley Elma Tyson

In Memory of George R. Lee

Obituary notice for George R. Lee describing his death on May 23 and burial at Oakman. Funeral conducted by Rev. W. E. Lindsey. Poetic tribute speaks of rest in heaven and eternal reunion for family and friends.

George Lee George R. Lee Oakman W. E. Lindsey

Oklahoma Governor Mullins on oil price tied to martial law

Oklahoma City May 26 Governor William H Murray attacking Burns acting governor over lifting military rule on oil wells while hinting at plans to influence oil prices. Murray blames Roosevelt forces and Pat Malloy of Tulsa for opposition and denies Burns’ authority to block his actions. Burns retorts Murray misreads political motives and says he will not call a special legislature.

Oklahoma City William H Murray Oklahoma Robert Burns New York Burns Franklin D. Roosevelt Pat Malloy Tulsa Chicago Roosevelt Atoka Freal Newton D. Baker

Rancher Adkins Convicted in Tucson Kidnapping Plot

Clifford Adkins, 29, rancher, was found guilty by a superior court jury of kidnapping and holding banker Gordon Sawyer for 66900 in ransom. He faces sentence next Tuesday after a second trial ended with conviction. Adkins claimed coercion by three men to use his ranch. The kidnappers were Donald Loftus and two other former convicts.

Tucson Ariz Gordon Sawyer Clifford Adkins Adkins Donald Loftus Ilinois

Economist Links Car Ownership to Personal Advantage

An economist argues that owning even a second-hand car provides an advantage. The remark suggests the everyday benefit of having the means to travel and push forward in daily life.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pontotoc County Haskell Jim Wallace Pat Ellis Eubanks Ruby Reeves Paul Ellis Leia Essay Bid Cooper Oran Kerr Johnnie Alma Smith Vircle Sime Henry Odom Carroll Couch Cowens Owl Creek Dave Smith Mary Sims Annie Bell Duncan John Smith Jake Trease Lula Coots Wrentley Mabel Stone Smith Sid Cooper Virgil Holt Viccie Sims Jake Leader J. B. McMeans Leroy Ginn Jake Clarence Leader Clarence Mayer Fmeryn Holt Bud Smith Pat Fllis Vernon Kine Ina Hardin Velma Bench Lila Essay Allan Parker James Hester Horton Lorene Daniels Bonnie Kerr High Hill Hazel Barney Clara Willie Lois Bushers Guy Eula Hokett Velma Mildrea Hugh Barnes la Fern Scott Agnes Melville Levi Cupps Clara Busihers Clyde Ada Deaton Hazel Bushers Ronnie Kerr Barney Bushers Ellis Woodrow Horton William Horton Ben Horton Mildred Beach Vivian Alice Dollie Horton Jack Scott Scott Clyde Daniels Ode Deaton Charlie Hutchins Velma Beach Vivian Horton Guy Eula Hakett Maanwele GALE Lorene Myers Allie Newby Mabel Bittles Bob Wood Doyle Newby Jessie Newby Oman Richardson Chism Lizzie Myers June Joyce Sherman Ward Clarence Stephens Acme Tex Henry Janar Alfie Newby Rhoda Shirley Louis Shirley Mitchel Wood Lone Hill S. H. Newby Henry Jamar George Halbrook Hugh Wood Edd Marvin Wood Q. A. Bevers Edd Shirley Elzie McGrocer Thos Lizzie Josie Henry Blevins Fred Wortman Josie B Clyde Walker Rachel Jones Oma McNair Jessie McNair Vera Buck Lelah Barton Nettie Dees H. B. Williams J. Tolley Leona Bass Benna Tilley Archey Eldred Solomon J. J. Shaw Union Valley W. A. Pelts Roswell New Mexico Mr. Pelt T. T. Akers Hyde J. W. Chaffin Hudgens Boyles Jack Hoover Bob Fink Lloyd Waller Hoover Ina Jackson Roff Cora McLain Aleene Scott Aurora Akers Union Hill Sparks Akers Phillips Viva Lee Harlan Wilma Scott W. A. Weaver Elizabeth F. G. Mayfield Stella Brown East Central J. W. Brown Cecil Rhodes Frank Williams Coalgate Henry Albert Thompson Muskogee Fast Central Leroy Beauchamp Tupelo Cannon Jodie Smith Mary Bunch Agnes Shannon D. J. Nabors Gene Huddleston Peru Nebraska A. K. Payte Dr. Cody D. Alford Centrahoma Byrd’s Prairie Cemetery French Curtis Fromyrd's Mill Rocky Chapel Opal Phillips Ray MecGalliard Fat Reed Artie Smith Oscar Dryden Pleasant Hill McSwain J. E. Smith Dink Reed Bill Reed Dee Stephens J. W. Reed George Reed Homer Reed Lee Woodward Fat and Dink Reed Roy MecGalliard Harry McSwain Lester Langendorff Bill Harris Roy Freeny Bill Denham Opal of Vaness Robert Henry Joe Anderson Little Floy Mae Eddings Allene Bureh Smfts Earlin Haskins L. D. Haskins van Oss Josephine Payte Margaret Sue Bowen Geraldine Payte Selma Cody Vera Jay Alford Davis Perry Virginia Gladys Livesay Dorothy Lee Perry Brother Simmons Bernal Herring Lonzee Brown Elmer Teel Byrd’s Prairie A. T. Worley R. W. Fowler Oklahoma City Spent Last Week With Mr. Fowler's Mother, Mrs. R. E. Fowler Donald Huffman Walter Clark H. McDonald Audie Dean Ruby Clark Merrick Loffie Henning Foster Henning Denison Texas Geo. Moses Bob Royce Bunny Timmons Ns . A. T. Hall Mary Fay Curtis Byrd's Mill Rob Tigett W. A. Brown X. Beree Earnest Simmons Earnest Jr Yettie Swain Bromide Creager Bill Claybrook Vernon Elmer Burrows Lee Moncrs Creagor la Ruth Creagor Florine Hough Maude Hewe Buddy” Bevels Ted Creager Sybil Claybrook J. G. Burrows Presley Hayes Cloise Elmer Lee Doris V. J Denny Pleasa Mr. Autrey Eddie Henry Cooksey Dewey Fussell Baby Green Boiles Ada Hospital Bob Fussell Frank Green Cooksey Inez Ran J. W. Isaacs E. C. Cavener G. W. Lamb Vergil Farmer Preston Willie Isaacs Euna Lois Whitaker Florence Isaacs Empson Anderson H. R Mozelle Edmond Cavener Stirling Geneva Isaacs George River Anderson Alfreda Reginald Clareta Isaacs M. R. Wood Sidney Isaacs Lucille Ingram Alifreda Isaacs M. R. Lamb Clifford and Estealen Claude Penpington Mitchell Hill Ruby Dryden Inetta London Tom Keeling Lou Sellers Chickasha Cora Dodson Ida Stone Roy Bottoms Luther Bottoms Anda Teal Clyde Boyd Aroura Akers Ina Anna Bell Jackson Mort Hanrahan J. B. Stone Mr. Lee Jesus Heaven Father Golden Street Eula Mae Lindsey Ray Rangher Konaping
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