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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
8
Local report notes Marie Lawrence a Schuster School teacher for the past year has enrolled at East Central State Teachers College for the summer term of study.
Jarrett Simmons departed Ada on Wednesday evening for his Nashville Tennessee home following a brief visit with Martin Soref in Ada.
Mrs Oliver Cook and her daughter Carolyn June returned to Ada on Wednesday after spending several days in Alien visiting Mrs Cook's mother and other relatives and friends.
Miss Lucille Smith leaves Thursday for Austin Texas to serve as church secretary and young people's leader at First Baptist Church. She recently helped in a Granite City Illinois Sunday school enlargement drive and attended the Southern Baptist convention in St. Louis Missouri.
Miss Marvel Shackelford of Shawnee and her sister Miss Elise Shackelford of Lamar Colorado arrived in Ada to enroll at East Central State Teachers college for the summer term.
Mr and Mrs George Wade and their children along with Mr and Mrs E L Walton and their children left Friday morning for Hot Springs Arkansas to spend several days on vacation.
Miss Alice Kendall who has been at a Christian college in Columbia Missouri for a year arrived home Thursday to spend the summer. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs B G Kendall who has been visiting there for several weeks.
Jack Conn of Ardmore attended a Works Progress Administration meeting and visited friends in Ada Thursday evening, reporting a routine social and civic engagement.
Lee Peppers of Francis attended to business and visited friends in Ada Sunday morning.
Miss Clarice Massey, who has been at Columbia Missouri for nine months, returned on Thursday to Ada to spend the summer with her father C H Massey and sister Mrs Gillette Norman. The latter met her in Oklahoma City Thursday.
Announcement records the birth of a son, John Jr., to Mr. and Mrs. John H. Case in Shreveport Louisiana. It notes Mr Case formerly resided in Ada.
Roy Glover of Lula visited relatives and attended to business here Saturday.
Virgil Brumley, previously with Loco, has returned to Ada and now works for Stanolind Oil company.
Miss Stella Brown of Tupelo was a guest of friends in Ada on Saturday as she toured the area and visited local hosts.
Wallace Hoggatt departed Saturday for Denver Colorado to attend the University of Denver this summer.
Mrs B W Gannon of Durant visits her mother Mrs Jessie Morgan and acts as a demonstration agent for Pontotoc county during the event.
Mr and Mrs C N Russell and their son and daughter returned Friday evening from a two week vacation in San Antonio Sabinal Texas and points of interest in Old Mexico. While in Sabinal they visited their married daughter.
Mrs. Ottie Lindsey of San Diego California is a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs Lindsey at 530 East Main.
Mrs A Taylor of 905 East Thirteenth is homebound after sustaining a badly sprained ankle and remains at her residence for recovery.
J Henry Collins and Walter D Grindstaff return from a two day visit with Collins daughter Mrs H W Colgan and Mr Colgan in Hutchinson Kaw They are accompanied home by Mrs Collins who had visited Hutchinson for about two weeks.
Frank Norman, who taught at Schuster this past school year, has enrolled at Fast Central State Teachers college for the upcoming summer term to continue his studies.
Miss Marva Nell Todd has been moved to her home in the Busby addition after an operation. Her condition is reported satisfactory.
Miss Clydie Kitchens arrives in Ada to spend the summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gary Kitchens. She has been teaching in Phoenix Arizona.
Miss Edith Chapman has returned from teaching in Arizona to spend the summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Andy Chapman.
Mr and Mrs Joe Walker and Mrs Nance King Jr depart Sunday for Roswell New Mexico to attend graduation exercises at the New Mexico Military Academy. Cub Haney son of Mrs Walker is a member of the graduating class.
Miss Helen Byrne, who taught in Okmulgee this school year, reached Ada this weekend and will stay part of the summer with her sister Mrs. George Bizzell at 629 East Ninth.
Mrs. E. L. Hart of this city has accepted a position with the state highway department and left Monday morning for Holdenville where he will be located. He recently received his degree from Oklahoma A. and M. College.
Judge and Mrs Tom D McKeown arrived Sunday from Chicago where they had lived a year and a half and are back at their home on West Twenty Fifth Street.
Mr and Mrs Guy B Dickerson of Oraibi Arizona arrived in Ada Monday to visit relatives and friends. He previously coached and taught at Ada high school and directed Glenwood park activities. As head of the Indian school at Oraibi he has not had a vacation until this year. They will be in and out of Ada for two or three weeks.
Mr and Mrs J N McCabe return from Rochester Minnesota where Mrs McCabe has been treated at Mayo Brothers.
C H Pinnell of Calexico California and Mr and Mrs O K Kemp of Poteau Oklahoma will arrive in Ada Wednesday for a brief visit with longtime friends in Ada and Rofs. They travel from Poteau toward California.
Mrs Wick Adair and Mrs O F Johnston traveled to Waco Texas to visit Mrs L A Maxey who recently underwent an appendectomy and is expected to be discharged from the hospital in a few days.
Mrs R L Gregory of Tupelo spent Monday in Ada visiting friends and handling business matters.
Mrs. W. H. Pollock returns to her home in Roff after a week’s visit in Ada with her daughter Mrs. Bill Crass and family at 901 West Fourteenth.
Miss Reed Loving Watt returns to Ada to rejoin the East Central college faculty after completing a Master’s degree at Peabody College in Nashville. She spent the prior academic year at Peabody College for Teachers and has resumed her teaching duties.
Mrs. M. F. West and her son Glen dale will depart Thursday from 612 South Broadway for Livingstone Texas to visit Mrs. West's son Lyle West and family. They will then travel to Houston to see Mrs. Dick Schwab and Mr. Schwab. The trip is planned for about three weeks.
Mrs. Dale Rogers of Seminole is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Floyd and other relatives and friends.
Ben Hatcher and Fritz Hatcher of Hatcher and Hatcher are expected back today after attending legal business in Oklahoma City this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Goldsby move to Oklahoma City to establish their home. Mr. Goldsby leaves Central Drug store to join Lacey Supply corporation. Mrs. Goldsby is the former Vera Smith.
John Talley of Lula died June 1 at a local hospital. Funeral services were held June 1 at Lula and interment followed in Lula cemetery. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs B A Talley two brothers Lawrence and Stanley and sister Ruby Talley all of Lula.
Walter Franklin Strickland one year old son of Mr and Mrs J W Strickland died at home in Frisco on Tuesday at 3 00 am Funeral services were to be held at Keith Funeral Home chapel on Wednesday at 2 30 pm with Rev Haley Messer of Nazarene church officiating Burial was to follow in Rosdale Cemetery Keith Funeral Chapel in charge Surviving are the parents two grandmothers and a number of other relatives and friends
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Gannon of 400 East Sixteenth Ada passed away Monday June 1 at the home. Services and interment were held in Rosedale cemetery Tuesday at 11:00 with Criswell Funeral home in charge. She is survived by her parents and a brother Billie.
Clifton Chronister aged 16 of Fitzhugh died June 2 at 3 00 am in a local hospital. Interment will be in Frisco cemetery Criswell Funeral home in charge. Services at 3 00 pm Wednesday at the cemetery.
Wilma Jean Williams, seven months old and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Williams, died Tuesday night at 11 at the home of Mrs. Jessie Chapman near Pecan Grove. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 from the Chapman home with Rev. W. H. Nettles of the Methodist church officiating.
Rev A W Oliver of Ada preached both Sunday services at this place as part of the fifth Sunday meeting. Attendance included Mrs A W Oliver and family, E H Nelson, and visitors from Ada and Tulsa. Local Sunday school featured assistant superintendent Ross and teacher Morrison with several regulars absent.
Sunday activities included dinners with multiple families and a visit list. The Estes and Tilley families were mentioned along with several youths. Our school closed Friday with an ice cream program and four graduates.
Sunday night singing at the Bill Rose home drew many attendees including Irene Rose Bernard Nickels Walde Rose and family. visits occurred between Irene Walde Rose and Barbara Teel with several others over Friday and Saturday. a christening named Bobby Roy was held for Earnest and Mrs Davis son. preaching and singing scheduled at the school house this weekend with events Saturday through Sunday nights.
The obituary lists funeral arrangements at Keith Funeral Chapel with interment in Rosedale cemetery. Surviving are the parents Mr and Mrs Leonard Williams and other relatives.
Mrs Julia Johnson of Stonewall Oklahoma died Wednesday June 3 at 3 00 pm at Red Springs church officiated by Rev E H Byars Interment Lula Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home in charge Survived by Holmes Johnson husband Millie Pettigrew daughter Dan Pettigrew and William Johnson two sons Stonewall residents
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Guinn aged 69 died Tuesday at 2 45 p m at home 417 East 8th street Funeral rites were held Wednesday at 2 p m at Criswell Funeral home chapel Rev J C Curry and Rev C C Morris officiating burial followed at Rosedale cemetery She is survived by three sons K P Sherman Texas R S Sapulpa and O W Guinn Tulsa and three daughters Mrs J M Colvin Ada Mrs C W Fisher Ada and Mrs Earl Walker Texas
Mr and Mrs Frank Gideon and children James and Bills Ray spent Sunday with the Braggs in Round Top. Others visiting included Irwins and Smiths with Ada friends, Miley cousins with Powell family, and multiple drop ins around Ada Pleasant Hill Vaness and Pickett. A pie supper is planned Friday June 5 with all candidates invited to speak.
Warm days boost crops as rainfall gaps affect feed. Social calendar highlights a pie supper raising funds for Oil Center baseball, frequent visits among families in Maxwell, Ada, Chickasha, and Sunshine. Reverend J M Wood and Ward Wood headlining upcoming services. numerous group gatherings and cemetery work planned.
Local Midway farmers push to clear fields as corn appears promising after recent rain. Community notes list visits and socializing among residents including Miss Lucille Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Powell, and families from Vanoss and Byars.
Community chatter lists visitors and hosts across Ada and surrounding towns with initial notes on church activities, Sunday School turnout, and a Pentecost service. Mentions crops, weather, and roadside updates as well as a serious oil field accident and a new baby Marian Ruth.
Sunday singing drew a good crowd as a new piano impressed locals. Family visits and a birth, plus a Tuesday political speech at Galey, show ongoing community life with several out of town guests and acquaintances.
Hudgins Retha Ellison visited Gldays Faster Sunday Mr and Mrs Roy Arnold of Harden City visited in Tobe Angellys home Saturday night Willma Porter and Marie Sanders shared dinner Sunday with Mrs Hudgins Mr and Mrs H Killion and son Alfred attended the singing convention at Tupelo Sunday Mrs Jewel Hoggett and son Volney attended church at Stonewall Sunday Mr and Mrs Amos Branden of Lovelady spent the day with their father of this place.
Attendance at Sunday school and Sunday evening singing drew visitors including Artie and Dimple Smith James Barge Wash Greenwood and others from nearby communities. Several relatives visited, and plan for at least 100 attendees next Sunday was discussed.
Mrs Dora Choate of Worster is spending a few days this week with her daughter Mrs Vivian Cable and family.
William Paul Cooke, 20, died Saturday evening in an automobile accident north of Stratford when his rider, W A Ballard, lost control. Funeral services were held Sunday at the J R Newby home in Galey with Sandlin of Wetumka officiating. He is survived by his mother, stepfather, grandparents, and many friends.
The Oil and Gas Journal reports a weekly drop of 68 643 barrels in national crude production to 2 935 342 barrels daily. Oklahoma falls 28 076 barrels to 531 600 daily while Texas declines 31 621 to 1 153 161. East Texas drops 11 706 to 443 586 and Louisiana 3 223 to 233 222. California down 5 750 to 568 500, Rocky Mountain up 750 to 57 910. Four prisoners escape Grayson county jail in Sherman Texas via rope from a blanket.
Governor E W Marland campaigns for three initiated bills Nos 154 155 and 159 to fund Old Age Pensions before winter and states no state aid for widows or the aged after July and no work for the unemployed without passage. He also speaks in support of his U S Senate candidacy.
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