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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
4
The piece condemns Grover Bergdoll for dodging service in World War I, contrasting him with millions who answered the call. It recalls Oklahoma student parades, wartime spirit, and a call to honor duty, ending with a stark rebuke of Bergdoll as a contemptible figure amid a broader praise of democratic service.
In Pontotoc County only 183 of 370 eighth graders passed a recent exam, 51 percent failed. Examiners cite exam severity, short school terms, and poor attendance. Advocates urge a nine month term for every child and stricter compulsory attendance enforcement to raise state citizenship intelligence.
The McAlester Consistory endorses the investment in character development and begins a $200,000 boys dormitory at Oklahoma University on University Boulevard opposite the main campus entrance. It will house 135 students with a lodge room and modern facilities, aiding students at the state’s largest school. A girls dormitory of Masonic connection is planned later.
A long student parade from East Central moved downtown at noon led by the first group reaching Katy tracks while the last departed the normal, creating a striking civic scene for midday.
W H Ebey of Ada files as a candidate for representative subject to the democratic primary in August. The notice appears in this issue of the News and marks his bid for re election.
W. H. Ebey, representative from Pontotoc county in the seventh legislature, seeks re election on the strength of his record. He earned high esteem from colleagues for energetic, conscientious service and authored several successful measures. The News urges voters to consider his candidacy carefully.
A concise notice promotes using classified want ads to locate jobs, housing, or services, highlighting quick editing and broad reach through the local paper’s classified section. It urges readers to place or respond to ads for efficient local exchange.
A wag spread a tale that S. M. Shaw of Shaw's Department Store was arrested by federal authorities and bonds on profiteering. The report is false. Shaw is a leading Ada merchant. Shuin has recently pursued burglars in various court districts, possibly fueling the rumor.
Farmers busy in crops while families visit Ada and Worstell towns. Alsups from Lawerente visit Adams family. Mrs Palmer ill. Bertha Flowers shopping in Ada with her father. Dodsons also shop in Ada. Coop boys help Penrod chop cotton. Ola May Palmer visits grandparents. Susie and Dora Palmer with Nellie Amos. Yancey brothers visited in Ada. Rev G W Wels to preach at Union Hill school on the second Sunday. Readers urged to come with someone.
In Liscomb Iowa yesterday afternoon a squad of former soldiers fired a memorial day salute using shot cartridges. Forty two people were injured, four seriously, as cartridges exploded and the noise overwhelmed the crowd of about one thousand gathered for the event in Marshalltown Iowa.
An advertisement notes abundant stock of mowers and rakes available from W. C. Rollow. The copy invites readers to request supplies when in need, emphasizing large quantities and readiness. The line “International day presses” appears as a branding tag or stray phrase, with no further context.
Canadian Pacific railroad outlines plans to convert waste flax straw into paper pulp. The project aims to use agricultural byproducts to manufacture pulp thereby expanding its green initiatives and creating a new material stream within its operations.
A wonderful lot of silk dresses priced from 30 to 50 dollars offered by Burk's Style Shop with a promotional emphasis on value and selection for shoppers seeking elegant outfits.
Pontotoc county voters may again decide on bonds for a court house hospital and jail at the August 3 primary. Petitions ask the commissioners to set a vote date and road bond questions may also appear. The last bond issue was voided by the attorney general due to precinct voting gaps.
Names and ages of individuals listed in Ada and Stonewall as couples or proposed unions. Entries include Leslie Parker 19 of Stonewall to Estella Leach 16, W A Gotcher 27 to Ethyl McFarland 20, Albert Franklin 56, Betty Cochran 42, Ralph Gillock 18 to Lee Barnes 18, C A Bell 26 to Pearl Wilmoth 22, Marcos Hernandez 50 to Vitoria Vatires 47, Leon McMinn 28 to Willie Baugh 19, with Ada residents Marcos and Vitoria, and other age pairings.
McAlester Oklahoma June 1 The Indian department will conduct the next land sale at public auction in McAlester on June 24 with additional sales in Claremore Tulsa Muskogee Holdenville Ardmore Chickasha Hugo and Salilsaw. The total area up for bidding is 797 acres across Pittsburg Latimer and Atoka counties. Upset values range from 2.50 to 30 dollars per acre. First sale begins June 21 and last sale on June 30.
Heavy rainfall hit the community Sunday morning while Miss Estella Lamb and Miss Hazel Horton shared time together. The conference drew many farmers from the area, with several Summers Chapel attendees present. Mr and Mrs Reed of near Center visited Sunday night. Some farmers have not finished planting cotton. Church services are planned Saturday night Sunday and Sunday night with all invited. Willie Isaac and sister Jewel stayed Saturday night and Sunday at Steedman.
A tiny venue in Ypsilanti Michigan claims the world’s smallest complete theatre with a seating capacity of fifty.
John C. Sherman files for divorce from Frances Sherman in district court. He alleges marriage in Kansas City Kansas on February 15, 1920 and separation on March 15 due to continuing cruel treatment and public and private abuse. He claims Frances refused to move to Ada where his home is and seeks divorce and relief to which entitled.
W L Owens known as Bawly White faced a police court trial for running a disorderly house above the Davidson grocery on South Townsend. He pleaded not guilty but was found guilty and fined 26.75, paid promptly to satisfy the court.
CHICAGO June 2 Nominating speeches at the republican national convention are likely Thursday with balloting Friday L W Henley secretary of the arrangements committee said after the keynote by Senator Lodge Temporary chairman and committee appointments will follow Tuesday The convention may adjourn until Wednesday for committee work Permanent organization rules and order of business are on Wednesday's tentative program After the nominating speech Thursday the program would leave Friday and Saturday for balloting and platform consideration
The eggs laid by houseflies hatch in less than 24 hours, showing rapid development from egg to larva. This quick life cycle highlights how fast populations can grow under favorable conditions.
From best seed obtainable. Treat ed for disease. Finest plants we ever grew. We guarantee these plants in every way. Prices delivered to your mail box or express office. 100 50c, 300 $1.25, 1,000 $4, 5,000 or over at $3.50 1,000. LAKESIDE FARM BYARS OKLA. N C Rakestraw Mer. Phone 29.
Crop for sale listing on 25 acres with farm implements located one mile west of Picket school house. Seller Haver Willis. Dated May 28, 2nd 3rd edition.
Oil activity continues in Pontotoc county with work at Francis, Steedman, Roff and Allen fields. Notes from Bob Ford detail deep testing near Francis at 12-3-8, six new Allen wells, 21 Steedman wells, and multiple drill sites including Vickery, Harvey Universal, and Dockla ventures. A rig shipment arrives for Bob Ford land as Tokio reports 2912 hat firms.
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