Ada social notes readers travel and local visits
Claude Thompson attends Oklahoma University in Norman and visits his brother George in Ada. Mrs. Orville Snead departs for St. Louis for a Red Cross secretaries conference. Charles L. Orr of Holdenville attends court in Ada. Carl Pool and Clarence Newton visit Ada from Oklahoma City. Col J W Davis reports thriving fish in Allen lakes. Prof H A Bower and Mrs Bower visit Ada for eye treatment and discuss Russet school. J W Moore’s son Jack recovers from surgery. Mrs C D Price of the Fashion plans Sulphur trip to open a store and parlor. Mr and Mrs W T Cox and Mrs Will Neathery plan summer trip to Boulder with Mrs Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Snead
St. Louis
Red Cross
Carl Pool
Clarence Newton
Oklahoma City
Lee Pool
Cal Pool
Dan Newton
J.W. Moore
Jack Moore
C. D. Price
Sulphur
W. T. Cox
Will Neathery
Sherman
Murphy
Boulder
Colorado
Miss Ollie Auten Visits East Central College Parents’ Weekend
Miss Ollie Auten of Vanoss attends East Central College spending the weekend with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Auten
Vanoss
East Central College
Kiwanis Club Sets June 12 Opening for Byrds Mill Park
The Kiwanis Club announced a new opening date for Byrds Mill Park after rainouts. Everyone is invited to attend the dedication of the recreation center on Thursday June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiawanis Club
Byrds Mill
Miss Inez Morris Jefferson to attend Dallas commencement
Miss Inez Morris Jefferson will attend a commencement at S M A in Dallas on Sunday. She will then travel to Pittsburg Texas to be a guest at a house party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Morris Jeff
Dallas
Pittsburg
Texas
County Officials Headed for McKinney and Paris on Business
County Attorney J. W. Dean departed Sunday night on a business trip to McKinney and Paris Texas. Floyd Chism son of Mr and Mrs W P Chism returned from Norman where he has been attending the state university for the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Dean
McKinney
Paris
Texas
Floyd Chism
W. P. Chism
Norman
The
State University
Two Chickens Hatched From Same Egg Astonish Observer
D. W. Shilling showed The News a curious pair of chickens hatched from the same egg. Both were normal and healthy and appeared to have every chance to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Shilling
Tyrola Notables and Visitors Travel for Family and Work
J. P. Bailey a leading Tyrola figure was seen in the city today. Mrs S P Taylor of Lovelady left for Durant to visit her former home. Mrs S J Armstrong departed Monday for Beggs to stay with her husband who is employed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Bailey
Tyrola
S. P. Taylor
Lovelady
Durant
S. J. Armstrong
Beggs
Mr. Armstrong
Fowler family visits then depart for Quinton home
Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Fowler and their grandson Walter Fowler Jr. visited A. K. Thornton and wife and left today for their home at Quinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Fowler
Walter Fowler, Jr
A. K. Thornton
Quinton
Faculty member to spend summer at Peabody College
John W. Zimmerman of the college faculty leaves today for Nashville Tennessee to study graduate work at Peabody College this summer deals with advancement in his academic program and professional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Zimmerman
Nashville, Tenn
Peabody College
Whitwell Priestillness Orders Rest After Strenuous Years
Rev. E. Whitwell fell ill Sunday afternoon and is reported improving with his doctor ordering rest to recuperate from two years of strenuous labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitwell
Treasurer Westbrook Sees Ongoing Tax Refund Payouts
Treasurer Westbrook reports ongoing payment of tax refund money with most large claimants settled and smaller taxpayers still approaching for refunds.
Suburban Cottage Boom Expands Along Hill Road
John Skinner began building a cottage on the hill a mile south of the city. Alvis Tunnell plans to follow, adding six houses on the east side and two on the west, giving the area a prosperous suburb look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Skinner
Alvis
Mrs. H. C. Russell Visits Altus Family in Bris Nes
Mrs. H. C. Russell and her daughter Marcella of Altus are visiting Harry Deering and family. Mrs. L. T. Walters is visiting her sister Mrs. Van de Stout at Bris Nes where Mrs. Stout recently underwent an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Russell
Marcella
Altus
Harry Deering
Ligon Couple Withdraws From Tour Arrangement
Bruce Ligon and his wife exited their tour on Tuesday and will remain in the Ligon family home for the present period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Ligon
Agg
Will Faldo
Ligonw
Tax deadline and penalties for 1923 due June first
Treasurer W. Westbrook announces the second half 1923 taxes are due June 1 with penalties applied after June 15. Residents should ensure payment to avoid additional charges and accompany notices outline exact amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Westbrook
Miss Irba McCulloh Heads to Southern California
Miss Irba McCulloh leaves for Long Beach California to join her mother and sister Miss Clara for the summer term at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irba McCulloh
Long Beach
Calif
Clara
Miss McCulloh
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
Ada visitors gather for summer term at Teachers College
Local residents and relatives visit Ada during the summer session of the Teachers College in Ada Oklahoma. Abbie Williams attends the Ada college while planning to teach in Lula High School this September. Numerous families travel between Ada Boswell Wapanucka Okemah and Fort Worth for graduations visits and vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie Williams
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee
Williams
Abbie
Teachers College
Ada
Lula
WY. H. Bryant
Boswell
Oklahoma
G. C. Walker
C. Walker
G. W. Garrett
Hewel
Ruth
Okema
Okemah
Pearl Thomas
Dea Lance
Ruby Byrd
M. E. Lamb
Lenora
Fort Wirth
Texas
Glenn Atkins
Ross
Chas Sawyers
Chas Burnett
Ada Fuiay
Pearl Sharpless
W. S. Furlong
Pauline Austell
Thelma Scrivner
Georgia Furlong
Mary Ulich
Mesdames G. C. Walker
Clyde Lillard
Rubye Walker
George McKay
George Ann
Jas. King
Josephine
Gladys Crawford
Maud
Tex Rickard Abandons Two Heavyweight Bouts Plan
New York reports Tex Rickard abandoned promotion of two major heavyweight fights this year. He will instead focus on a bout between Jim Firpo and Harry Wills or a Wills versus Jack Dempsey title bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tex Rickard
All Firpo
Harry Wills
Wills
Jack Dempsey
Scouts Prepare for Sulphur Trip and Life Saving Honors
The Couch Transfer company will take a full load of Troop 3 scouts who passed their tenderfoot tests and paid fees to Sulphur with a 6 am Wednesday departure from East Main Street. Robert Henry of Vanoss is praised for twice saving lives and may receive a life saving medal. he also excelled in a Life of Christ written exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulphur
Couch Transfer Company
Troop 3
Christ
East Main Street
Robert Henry
Vaness
Pontotec County
Oklahoma
Vanass
Scout Henry
June marriage market seen strong after May rush
June looks to top May as brides surge toward wedding bells. Pontotoc county records show 23 marriages in May with eight cases seeking divorce or release and one annulment, signaling a lively upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
College week opens with lectures on rural illiteracy
Chapel services start the term at the college auditorium with Miss Will Lou Gray of South Carolina scheduled to deliver a series on illiteracy in rural districts. East Central district counties organize activities for the summer term, with officers elected across Pontotoc Garvin Johnston Hughes McClain Murray Okfuskee Pottawatomie Okmulgee Seminole and other groups. An illustrated lecture on the Oberammergau Passion Play by Miss Jessie D Newby follows at 8 pm. Admission 25 cents. Mrs Ruth S Carter registrar travels to Oklahoma City to collect diplomas and certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomb
Will Lou Gray
South Carolina
Hughes
Ross
McClain
Morrison
Murray
McGiboney
Smith
Haste
Okfuskee
Garrett
Barrett
Pottawatomie
Farmer
Luttrel
Maxey
Okmulgee
Payne
Jolly
McCracken
Seminole
Seger
Ball
Cannon
Shiflett
Oberammergau
Jessie D. Newby
Ruth S. Carter
Oklahoma City
Confederate Vets Head to Memphis Reunion From Ada
Several Ada Confederate veterans and Miss Helen Webb depart for Memphis Tennessee for the annual reunion. J C Cates W H Fisher J C Neal and Frank Jones travel by Katy to McAlester then Rock Island to Memphis. Ada vets plan a decorated coach to carry all able to Chickasha for the July 2 3 4 state meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giongay
Memphis
Tennessee
South
Ada
J. C. Cates
W. H. Fisher
J. C. Neal
Frank Jones
Helen Webb
Trans-Mississippi Department
Katy
McAlester
Rock Island
Chickasha
Aaa
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Judge W Hughes Drilling Near Ada And Wanette
Judge W Hughes conducts an 8 inch casing test in section 28-4-7 seven miles east of Ada. A sand layer from 708 to 733 feet yields considerable oil. Day Oil Company near Wanette in section 9-5-3 plans deeper drilling. The well stood oil briefly but depth is 3435 feet. Bowles shows limited progress elsewhere. In section 34-5-6 activity remains on top of the sand and a drill target soon expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Ada
Day Oil Company
Wanette
Bowles
Ada Woman Mrs Ada Carpenter Dies In Holdenville
Mrs Ada Carpenter wife of R E Carpenter died Monday afternoon at Holdenville at 4 o clock. The body was brought to Ada for funeral services at the Nazarene church led by Rev C C Johnson. Interment followed in Rosedale cemetery. The Carpenters once lived in Ada where Mr Carpenter worked in real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Vanoss
Lewis Cunningham
Ray Thomas
Battery
Carl Tilley
Claxton Irving
Shipman Bullard
Vaness
Mack Braly
James Martin
J. I. Dodds
Earl Yates
Trooper Shaw
L. J. Gregg
Verne Smith
Rosedale Cemetery
Bell Telephone Office
Mr. Steanson
Carrie Dunn
Ada Boy Scouts
R. E. Carpenter
Ada Carpenter
Holdenville
The
Nazarene Church
Rev
C. C. Johnson
the Nazarene
Carpenters
Carpenter
Death Notice for Homer Hinkle of Antlers May 1924
Homer Hinkle of Antlers died May 21 1924 of typhoid fever after a short illness. Born and raised in Bebee he moved with his parents to Antlers years ago. He leaves a father mother three brothers and three sisters. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hinkle
Antlers
Bebee
Local Sights and Social Tidbits From County News
Farmers anticipate chopping corn and cotton after a Sunday night shower. Mrs. E. E. Lee visits Mrs. W. H. Lahden. Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Brumley and daughter make a business trip to Ada. Callie Brumley visits Annie. A Steedman party attends a Conway singing convention. Midway to hold prayer meeting Saturday night. Elmer and Elvert Lee visit Mr. George Lee at Happy Land. "Come on Vaness" asks for a reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Lee
W. H. Lahden
H. K. Brumley
Ada
Callie Brumley
Annie
Steedman
Conway
Elmer
Elvert Lee
Mr. George Lee
Happy Land
Receiver Asked for Oil Firm in Federal Case
William Shivers of New York seeks a receiver for Middle States Oil in a federal equity action. The suit accuses Chas N. Haskell former Oklahoma governor and chair of the board his son Charles J. Haskell and P D Sakatzala president of fraud, mismanagement and false entries. The court set a show cause date for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Middle States Oil Corporation
William Shivers
Knox
Chas N. Haskell
Oklahoma
Middle States Oil Board
Charles J. Haskell
P. D. Sakatzala
Corporation
District Farmer-Labor to Hold Meet Here
The Farmer-Labor party of Oklahoma will hold a district convention in Ada on Saturday June 7 at 1 30 pm in the County Courthouse. The meeting aims to endorse candidates for congress elector and national convention delegate in St Paul on June 37. Delegates are expected and interest is rising. The party considers possibly endorsing candidates from other parties, though no firm decision has been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer-Labor Party of
Oklahoma
Ada
J. W. Houdin
St. Paul
Drum Corps to be Reorganized Here For Legion Meet
The Ada Legion Drum Corps will be revived for this year’s convention in Ada. Robert Shannon is tasked by Post Commander Robert Kerr to collect drums and reform the unit to boost Legion spirit. A meeting and membership census will be held next week. Oil in large quantities has been found near Mandali in Mesopotamia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Ada Legion
State Legion
Lawton
Ada
Robert Shannon
Robert S. Kerr
Death Car Charges In Bethany Highway Crash
Oklahoma City June 2. Manslaughter charges will be filed against Erwin Cotter age 20 Billie Enders age 14 and Harold Chesnut age 17 occupants of a motor car which last Thursday night struck and killed Louie Hough age 19 on a paved highway near Bethany announced today by J K Wright county attorney George Pochoski alleged to have sold liquor to three boys who were in a motor car that last Friday night ran down and killed Louie Hough on a paved highway near Bethany was arrested today by Tom Cavnar sheriff No formal charges have been lodged against him J K Wright county attorney was still uncertain today what charges would be made against Er win Cotter Billie Enders and Harold Chesnut the occupants of the death car He said however that it would not be murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Erwin Cotter
Billie Enders
Harold Chesnut
Louie Hough
Bethany
J. K. Wright
George Pochoski
Tom Cavnar
Work of Pardon and Parole Board Slumps in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City report says the pardon and parole board has declined sharply in six months. Nina Young notes prior busy days with 150 cases daily, now only about a dozen heard. Previously staff faced late night visits seeking clemency from convicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Une
Pardon and Parole Board
Nina Young
Young
Pardon Board
Gospel teams report excellent meetings at First Baptist
The Gospel teams of the Men s Bible class at First Baptist Church held five excellent meetings Sunday afternoon. Across nearly all places the houses were crowded with community members and strong fellowship prevailed. Five teams will return next Sunday according to the announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
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Claude Thompson
Oklahoma University At
George Thompson
Charles L. Orr
Orr
American Legion
Col
J. W. Davis
Allen
H. A.bower
Coleman
Westbrook
Stonewall
Oelond
East Central
Pontotoc
Bolton
Blue
Jones
Emerson
German
Coal
Davis
Carter
Wallace
Garvin
Tyree
Herring
Johnston
Memphis, Tenn
Haskell
Middle States Oil Corporation of
Associated Press
Farmer-Labor
Mandali
Mesopotamia
Daivers
Gar
Coffman, Bobbit, and
Sparks Hardware
Drs. Faust
Brydia
W. D. Faust, M. D
Cathrine Brydia, M. D
Ana
Denison
Waco
Corsicana
Cae
Ada, Oklahoma
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