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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1923

Page

8

Franklin guests host in St Jo event

Mr and Mrs A J Franklin and their son Hardy of St Jo Texas are guests of Mr and Mrs L H Franklin here. Dennis Davis left on the noon Santa Fe for Oklahoma City to join the Oklahoma delegation of Shriners bound for the national convention in Washington.

A. J. Franklin Eon, Hardy St. Jo, Texas L. H. Franklin Dennis Davis Oklahoma City Oklahoma Shriners Washington

Konawa singer Miss Hudell to attend city concert

Miss Tessie Hudell of Konawa came this morning to attend the Community Choral Club concert tonight. She is the guest of Mrs. Sam Huser of South Townsend.

Tessie Hudell Konawa Miss Hudell Sam Huser South Townsend

Local resident Jake Crews rests well after operation

From Friday's Daily: Jake Crews of Francis underwent an operation here today and is reported resting comfortably.

Jake Crews Francis

S B Starbuck Improves After Appendicitis Operation

S B Starbuck, who recently underwent an appendicitis operation, is reported as improving.

S. B. Starbuck

Mrs. Edsell Restored After Recent Operation

Mrs. E C Edsell of West Four tenth street is reported as restorted as well as could be expected after surgery performed several days ago.

E. C. Edsell West Fourtenth Street

Rain gauge shows 1.25 inches as June starter

Prof. E. A. MacMillan reports the morning rain gauge measured 1.25 inches, marking a wet start to June. The reading comes from the local meteorology report and highlights a wet onset for the month.

E. A. MacMillan

Davidson Claims First Garden-Grown Cabbage of Season

Otey T. Davidson of South Stockton says his garden is in season and has produced the first garden-grown cabbage of the season. Davidson emphasizes early readiness and local harvest pride.

Otey T. Davidson South Stockton Davidson

Earl Stewart Sent Home After Appendicitis Operation Called Off

Earl Stewart of Vaness was brought in for an appendicitis operation but recovered enough to be discharged home without the surgery.

Earl Stewart of Vaness

Rainbow Grand Assembly Seeks Members in McAlester

Mrs Wilbur Lee and Mrs Margaret ta Netzel join Miss Anna Mae Moore and others as they depart for McAlester to attend the grand assembly of the Order of the Rainbow.

Mmes Wilbur Lee Margaretta Netzel Anna Mae Moore Catherine Wilenzick Frances Tunnell Ramona Knott Pearl Harrison McAlester Grand Assembly of the Order of the Rainbow

Gilbreaths Visit Clinton Missouri Father-in-Law

J B Gilbreath and his wife left Friday for Clinton Missouri to visit Mr Gilbreath's father. They are traveling by car.

J. B. Gilbreath Clinton Missouri Mr. Gilbreath

Watson to Enroll at Peabody College This Summer

A. T. Watson departed Saturday evening for Peabody College in Nashville Tennessee to take courses during the summer term.

A. T. Watson Peabody College Nashville Tennessee

Sergeant Blakesley Deployed to Denver as Guard Instructor

Sergeant Blakesley left Saturday for Denver where he has been ordered to serve as an instructor during the national guard encampment.

Blakesley Denver National Guard

Frisco School Heads Extend Cavnar's Tenure in Ada Visit

Supt Cavnar of Frisco schools visited Ada on Saturday for business and was re employed for another year. He will serve a third year as head of the Frisco school.

Supt. Cavnar Frisco Ada

Mrs Hays Visits Ada Friends as Rudolph Lewis Memory

Mrs. L. E. Hays and her children from Sapulpa spend the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Lewis. In Ada she is remembered by Ada friends as Miss Rudolph Lewis.

L. E. Hays Sapulpa A. A. Lewis Hays Rudolph Lewis

Pace attends supper with highway chief Nesbit

County commissioner elect J. D. Pace from Stonewall area attended a Saturday evening supper honoring Paul Nesbit state highway commissioner. Pace is described as an enthusiastic booster but declines to speak before a crowd.

J. D. Pace Stonewall Paul Nesbit Mr. Pace

Local farmer fielding drive-out services on Center road

J. O. McMinn near Ada reports farmers are pulling cars from a hole in Springbrook bottoms on Center road and earning extra money. Several teams waited today, with one man reportedly making 23 dollars in a single day.

J. O. McMinn Ada Springbrook

Luther Harrison Critiques Ada Business Leaders About Public Works

Hon. Luther Harrison spoke in Ada on Saturday night en route to Atoka. He contrasted Hughes county’s public improvements with Pontotoc county’s lack of similar projects and urged a bridge across the North Canadian river to improve access to civilization.

Luther Harrison Ada Atoka Hughes County Pontotoc County North Canadian River

Ada Amateurs Triumph In Opening City Park Win

Ada Amateurs capitalized on Okemah miscues to post a 3-0 victory in the first game of a two game series at City Park.

Okemah Baseball Nine Ada

Prince and Harrell Depart for Cincinnati Business Trip

Leslie Prince and Lowrey H. Harrell left Sunday for Cincinnati to spend a week or ten days attending to business interests.

Leslie Prince Lowrey H. Harrell Cincinnati

Jake Crews Recovered From Appendicitis in Local Hospital

Jake Crews of Francis has sufficiently recovered from an appendicitis operation to return home after treatment at a local hospital.

Jake Crews Francis

Lasater Family Plans Move to Robstown TX

J. D. Lasater and family left last week for Robstown to establish a new home. They will make stopover visits in Greenville and Sulphur Springs, Texas, and expect to reach Robstown about July 1.

J. D. Lasater Robstown Greenville Sulphur Springs Texas

Cardens Visit Ada From Russellville Guests of Mrs Martin

Mr and Mrs W H Carden of Russellville Arkansas are in Ada as guests of Mrs Carden's sister Mrs Johnny Martin of Madill who is attending the college summer session.

W. H. Carden Russellville Arkansas Ada

Mrs W H Ebey Returns From Oklahoma City

Mrs. W. H. Ebey arrived Saturday from Oklahoma City where she attended the funeral services of Judge A. Galbraith, her brother, and Mrs. C. A. Galbraith and her family.

W. H. Ebey Oklahoma City A. Galbraith C. A. Galbraith

Sister A B Griffith to Visit Before LA Trip

Mrs. A. B. Griffith will arrive here this week for a brief stay prior to visiting the home of Mrs. Griffith in Los Angeles.

A. B. Griffith

Captain Cates Plans Summer Trip To Tennessee Mountains

Capt. J. C. Cates will depart Tuesday morning for Tulsa to visit his daughter for a few days. From Tulsa he will proceed to Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain Tennessee to spend the summer in a very beautiful section of the eastern mountain range.

J. C. Cates Tulsa Chattanooga Lookout Mountain Tennessee

Johnsons plan trip to Dyer Arkansas guests from La Junta

Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson and their guests Juanita and Tracy Fleming of La Junta Colorado will depart Thursday for a trip to Dyer Arkansas.

Charles Johnson Juanita and Tracy Fleming la Junta Colo Dyer Arkansas

Mrs. Tabor to Speak on Americanism in Ada Oklahoma

Mrs. John A. Tabor of Commerce Texas will deliver an address on Americanism under the auspices of Kamelia Court No. 15 in Pontotoc building at Ada Oklahoma on June 5 at 8 p.m. She is regarded as an excellent speaker and both men and women are urged to hear her.

John A. Tabor Commercce Texas Kamelia Kourt

Death of J R Rives in Paris Hospital prompts family notice

C H Rives and Mr and Mrs Fred Orr were summoned to Texas by wire about the death of J R Rives in a Paris hospital. He had surgery and seemed to recover but worsened. Funeral plans announced for Brookston, former home of the deceased.

C. H. Rives Fred Orr Texas Paris J. R.rives Orr Brookston

Pickens Visit Noted in Allen Transit Mention

Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Pickens were in Allen this morning on their way to Texas Mrs. Pickens travels onward through Texas on the trip noted by local reporters.

A. C. Pickens Allen

Mrs. J. B. Gay Improves After Illness

Mrs. J. B. Gay of 905 East Twelfth street shows improvement after a period of illness from influenza, following a time of illness and convalescence.

J. B. Gay East Twelfth Street

Mrs I McNair Serious Ill in Illness Possibly to St Louis

Mrs I McNair is reported seriously ill and it is thought she may have to be taken to St Louis for an operation.

I. McNair St. Louis

Infant daughter of Willoughby dies. funeral planned

Donna, two months old, daughter of L. E. Willoughby of Lawrence, died early this morning. Funeral services and interment will be at Rosedale cemetery Thursday.

Donna L. E. Willoughby Lawrence Rosedale Cemetery

Holloway Returns to Treece as Mining Engineer

J. C. Holloway, after a brief home visit, departed for Treece Kansas to resume work as a mining engineer.

J. C. Holloway Treece Kansas

Weathered town notes as crops rot from rain and sand

The local column reports heavy floods from Boggy Creek twice in two weeks and crops ruined across low and high ground. Miss Karmen Ponton visits from Craig while attending Ada Normal. several locals and visitors are noted with family ties, berry canning, and weekend travel. An old-timer signs off.

Karmen Ponton Craig Colorado J. A. Durbin Ada Jewel Thomas Ila McCloud Myrna Strickland Robi. Seek Dallas W. S. Seek Luther Lovelady Ahloso I. T. Hoggatt Union Valley Schley Stegall Atoka W. F. Morris Steenwall S. D. Johnson Quinton

Religious gathering and community notes in Arish Chapel area

Brother Luther Dryden preached Saturday and Sunday nights at Arish Chapel while a Sunday afternoon singing drew a good crowd. A Thursday night storm damaged Hortons garage and damaged a car. Several residents visited Ada, Summers Chapel, or Maxwel l See list of local visitors and Sunday gatherings. Burials at Center and a large turnout for church at Summers Chapel conclude the note.

Luther Dryden Mr. Horton M. R. Wood Ada Maudie Hightower Maxwell Gladys Metcalf Luther Johnson Ingram Okmulgee Willard Ingram A. J. Wood Summers Chapel W. A. Meredith Mildred Cheeks Bernice Metcalf Virgle Farmer Willie Isaacs Elsie Isaacs Jim Isaacs Bob Ferguson Brother Woden Brother Brannon Mr. Kaiser Marvin Walter Dickerson Byng The&s Union Valley Ona Lee Florence Summers Rena Rose Julius Roberson Alvis Ross Massey Lois Blocker Ollie Brumley Ruby Roberts Clinton Roberts Cecil Elam Franks Guy Clark Tim Taylor Ollie Eliza Tollison Purdy Massey Eulas Brannon Marvin Kaiser Walter Dickers Ette Rose

1919 U S Gasoline Production Reaches 340 Million Gallons

In 1919 the United States produced 340 647 000 gallons of gasoline signaling strong postwar demand and industrial activity across major refineries and distribution networks nationwide.

United States

Memorial Day Observed With Cemetery Decor and Services

Memorial Day at Denny drew a large crowd as the cemetery was decorated and graves tended. Sheriff deputies rounded up a Francis man for breach of peace and resisting an officer. Hornsby was made deputy sheriff last week and stationed here to curb law violations. Rains hinder farming with corn damaged and cotton planting delayed. plowing stalled. Willingham plans a move to Ada for schooling. Town Council to meet and appoint a Town Marshal and scavenger. Applicants include Willingham, Willcoxson, and Hornsby. Street work to resume in dry weather. lights anticipated soon though not yet installed. Business and residences report improving conditions and new houses expected.

S. Norman N. O Schlapbach Denny Francis Hornsby Pontotoc County W. Willingham Ada W. E. Willingham Jeff Willcoxson N. O. Hornsby

Rainy Weather Touches Blue Mound Community

Blue Mound area reports continued rain and notes social visits across families. J A Ashley travels to Ada and Pontotoc while many neighbors share meals and attend church, singing, and a candy breaking event at George Minors. Preaching continues every second and fourth Sunday with an open invitation.

J. A. Ashley Ada Whitstone Horseshoe Ranch Ethel Rose Mr. Ashley Pontotoc C. H. Dobson Alice Senday Hackworth Laxton John Jordan Ira Rose Sunshine Walter Ashley Homer Oline Cook J. D Melvin Underhill Harmon Underhill Ruby Cook Ora Lee Ashley Grace Dobson Beulah Lee Eula Cook Zella Ashley George Minors Pleasant Valley Mr. Underhill Near Hickory Carl Underhill J. W. Cook Mr. Rose

Revival at Colbert Postponed to July 16

The Colbert revival meeting at Colbert school house two miles north of Ada by the Davis McNew evangelist party is delayed due to late crops. A tabernacle will be erected and preparations made to comfort the congregation.

Colbert School House Ada Davis-McNew

New York Municipal Golf Association Aims to Add Courses

The New York Municipal Golf Association with 500 members plans to add three courses to the three already in operation as part of an active campaign to expand facilities.

New York Municipal Golf Association

Watkins Company Ad Seeks Ada Agent For Sales

The J. R. Watkins Company seeks a capable agent in Ada to sell Watkins Products. Promises high incomes for energetic hustlers. Full details and free samples sent to those who mean business. Write Dept. 89 Kansas City Mo.

J. R. Watkins Company Ada Watkins Dept Kansas City

Community notes and social visits in small town

Claude Arnett returns to Mexia Texas for a few days with relatives. Maudie Pitts, Ruby Stewart, and other locals share visits and dinners with friends and family around Ada Stratford Center Vanoss and Beller households. Remember Preaching Saturday and Sunday. POLLY FOX.

Sandy Claude Arnett Mexia Texas Maudie Pitts T. F. Beller Ruby Stewart Florence Hilliard Jewel Mary Loren Arnett Ruby Hill Chloe Opal Fussell Viola Christian Eula Morrison Willie Beller O. D. Roberts Near Ada Mr. Collins Near Stratford Tom Hurley Arch Beller Bob Ferguson Center S. F. Berger Granny Weldon Beller Wesley Medlock Vanoss

East Central County Clubs Organize At East Central College

The East Central college organizes county clubs with officers for Pontotoc Johnson Coal Garvin and other counties. Reported member counts range from 15 to 423 per county. The group includes students from Oklahoma and eighteen students from other states. The clubs will host social events and participate in summer activities.

East Central College Pontotoc County T. K. Treadwell Ada Edgar Harris Inez Donaldson Ada Johnson County E. W. Hickman W. A. Allen Lehigh Allye Thomas Milburn E. H. Bingham Filmore Coal County H. Black Emma Baumer Lever Garvin County A. B. Herring Pearl Bradfield Cecil Riddle East Central District J. O. Vernon J. R. Wales Neva Kennon Lois Kerr Oklahoma Arkansas Texas Montana Missouri R. L. Smith Neil Grant Elizabeth Hughes Dema Isom

Claude Kitchin Dies After Long Illness in North Carolina

Democratic House leader Claude Kitchin died at 6 14 this morning in Wilson North Carolina after a paralytic stroke in 1920 and years of poor health. He was attended by his wife daughter Mills Kitchin and his brother Dr Thurman Kitchin. The body will be moved to Scotland Neck for funeral arrangements expected tomorrow afternoon.

Scotland Neck North Carolina C. A. Woodard Mr. Kitchin

Windstorm Nips Ada Area But Hits Holdenville Hard

Morning winds and heavy rain damaged shade trees and a garage in Ada while electric lines broke across the city with little outage. Holdenville suffered considerable wind damage per Oklahoma Gas and Electric reports from Ada offices.

Ada Holdenville Oklahoma Gag and Electric Company

Audubon Society Origins and 19th Century Wildlife Fear

The passage notes the Audubon society was named for John James Audubon, yet in his era the country was wild and feared no extinction of birds. It reflects historic attitudes toward wildlife and naming.

Audubon Society John James Audubon

Osage Chief Arthur Bonnicastle Buried in Pawhuska

Arthur Bonnicastle former principal chief of the Osage and a Boxer uprising hero died recently in a Kansas City hospital. He was one of the original full blood Osage families and the first American allied forces to raise a foreign flag over Tientsin after the Boxer rebellion.

Pawhuska Arthur Bonnicastle China Kansas City Bonnicastle Tientsin

Dr J M Gordon Re elected President of the University of Tulsa

Dr J M Gordon has been elected president of the University of Tulsa for the fourth time. The school shows marked progress during his three years in office and the current endowment campaign is proceeding satisfactorily.

Tulsa J. M. Gordon University of Tulsa

State Endeavor Conference Draws Strong Local Turnout

The Christian Endeavor and Junior Endeavor groups from First Christian and Presbyterian churches plan to attend Shawnee state meeting Wednesday through Saturday. Esther Chism Edith Moore Mary Waggoner and Audrey Whitwell Ed Gwin depart today with more to follow later in the week.

State Endeavor Christian Endeavor — Societies of the First Christian Church Presbyterian Church Shawnee Esther Chism Edith Moore Mary Waggoner Chris Tian Audrey Whitwell Ed Gwin The

Sugar content in ordinary half pint soft drinks

Ordinary half pint bottles of soft drink contain usually about 4 to 0.9 ounces of sugar, or about two heaped teaspoons per drink.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arish Chapel L. D. Haskins M. R.wood Mary Crane Zela Pennington Della Eddings Blanche Wood Velma Captain Dryden Zelma Lessie Cheeks Colbert Havening OC. A. Cummins Old Ada Ada Poultry and Egg Co Poland Busby Jersey W. D Cummings Love Lady East Central County Clubs HOUSE J. Hartman Scrane ‘A Bradfield Later Co Atlanta Vali Ltsa I. al Jrs Allen A Brown’s Cate T. L. Swinford
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