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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1934
Page
8
Roy Chamberlain left Tuesday for Oklahoma City to join the Armour Packing Company sales department, as reported in Thursdays Daily.
A group from Oklahoma City arrived Wednesday for Rev Robert C Immothchey s funeral at Yellow Springs cemetery and laid a tribute to the Chickasaw leader and minister. Included were Mrs W H Murray wife of Gov W H Murray Mrs D H Johnston wife of Gov Douglas Johnston of the Chickasaws, Mrs Juanita Johnston Smith daughter of Mrs Johnston Mrs Pickens Mrs Bingham and Mr Long they arrived after the services but paid their respects.
E. G. Kendall departed today for Texarkana Texas to attend to business interests and stay a few days.
Miss Bess Neely, who taught in Tucson Arizona this past school year, arrived in Ada Thursday to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs W O Neely at 501 East Fourteenth Street.
Mrs. C. PD. Forrest and her small son C. D. Jr. arrived this week to join Mr. Forrest, who works in the office of W. A. Delaney. The family will reside at 609 5. Johnson.
Miss Elsie Fetton, who has been teaching in Tucson, Arizona, has returned to Ada to spend the summer.
Mr and Mrs W J Raynes and children Willie Lou and Marion attend graduation exercises and visit relatives in Abilene Texas this weekend Miss Yvonne Grayson accompanies them to Fort Worth where she will visit relatives
Mack Braly has returned to Ada after tending the University of Oklahoma during the past nine months to spend the summer months.
B F Stegall of Savannah Georgia and his daughter Miss Margaret Stegall arrived today by plane from Hot Springs Arkansas where they had been visiting Mrs B F Stegall. Mr Stegall will stay in Ada for a short visit with relatives before returning to Savannah.
Mrs Harold Hutton of Webbers Falls Oklahoma arrived Saturday for a week long visit with her mother Mrs Lula Gibson sister Mrs Roy Meek and their family.
Bruno Mayer, a three year Seminole attorney, will move to Ada and open an office at 11534 East Main Street. He is the son of Mike Mayer of Coalgate and nephew of the late Bruno Mayer who lived on the county’s east side.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moore Jr. depart Friday for Nashville Tennessee where Jack will enter Peabody college. Mrs. Moore’s brother J C Chapman travels with them to Pineville Missouri to spend vacation with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs Carnell.
Ada resident M B Donaghey, a noted pioneer, returns to his Sasakwa home after visiting his brother M P Donaghey in Ada.
From Monday's Daily C. T. Rowlett of Stonewall underwent an eye operation at the Ada hospital on Sunday.
A. J. Williams and his geology class from the University of Oklahoma Norman paused in Ada Sunday while traveling to Byrds Mill for their annual encampment lasting until July 1.
Mr and Mrs J M Carter arrived home from Paris Texas where they spent the weekend with their daughter Mrs J M Gordon. Carter Gordon accompanied them for a visit of several weeks.
Rev. O. B. Lee pastor of First Presbyterian Church returned Saturday night from Cleveland Ohio where he attended the National Presbyterian General Assembly as a delegate representing Oklahoma.
Mr. and Mrs. PD J Nabors and their young daughter from Peru Indiana are visiting for several days in the home of Mrs Nabors’ parents, Mr and Mrs H J Huddleston. Mr Nabors teaches at Peru State Teachers College.
S. C. Van Duren of Ada Oklahoma joins The Sand Springs Sun in Sand Springs as reporter and ad solicitor while nearing completion of studies at Oklahoma A and M College Stillwater. He previously authored a weekly column Adaites in Aggieland for the Ada News during the past school year.
Mrs Mike Cassidy of San Antonio Texas is visiting here at the home of Mr and Mrs Cleveland G Hall 809 East Twelfth.
Miss Gertrude Pendergraft returned from Norman where she received her Master of Arts degree at the University of Oklahoma during Monday graduation exercises.
Mr and Mrs Roy Weddle hosted Mrs A H Steddon and daughters Ruth and Carolyn Mr Steddon's father and Mr and Mrs Fred Arnold all of El Reno Over the weekend they enjoyed a fishing trip on Blue River The guests returned to El Reno Monday.
Mr and Mrs H Innerarity return to their Durant home from a weekend in Ada with Mrs Inneraritys parents Mr and Mrs Tom Wyatt They are accompanied home by Charlie Wyatt who will visit there this week
Jen F. Stegall of Savannah Ga returns from visiting sister Mrs B E Ratliff and family. He will join his mother Mrs B F Stegall in Hot Springs Ark.
Miss Elizabeth Van Eaton travels to Boulder Colorado to attend the University of Colorado summer school course program. The move places her at the renowned campus for advanced study during the summer term.
Miss Pearl Sharpless departed Monday for Boulder to enroll at the University of Colorado for the summer term.
Ben V. Hampton and Guy Dickerson are listed as attendees at the Choctaw delegate convention in Hugo today.
Miss Roberta Braly returned from Norman where she attended the graduating exercises and received a degree from the University of Oklahoma.
Mr and Mrs Tom Roff and their son Joe Tom have returned from a vacation and fishing trip to Lake Spavinaw near Tulsa.
Mr and Mrs C A Zorn and son Gus travel to Kansas City as they respond to the illness of Mr Zorns brother.
Mrs Lillie Massey 24 died at her Ada home 216 East Fourteenth at 4 a.m. Funeral services Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Griswell Funeral Home Chapel Rev Vivian J Young officiating. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery. She is survived by daughter Remonia Gene Massey, mother Dora Massey, sister Estell Mathis, and brothers Wallis and Mayford Massey, all of Ada.
W P Bass known as Bill Bass died at his Pauls Valley home. Funeral services and burial are set for Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock in Pauls Valley. He formerly lived in Ada and is survived by two daughters Leona and Juanita and a son A L Bass.
Marvin Hingway age 6 died Tuesday at 1 PM at the home one half mile west of Allen. Funeral services held Wednesday at 10 AM at Atwood cemetery with Keith Funeral Chapel in charge. He is survived by his father Will Hemmingway and brother Raymond.
Mrs. Mary Davis died early Wednesday in Durant. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Lula Keith Funeral Chapel.
A farm column reports nasturtium plants around squash may deter squash bugs because pests savor nasturtium scent and attack it instead. It also lists remedies for cucumber beetle including lime dust with sulphur and ashes, rotone talc mix, calcium arsenic with lime, ash and snuff blends, and calcium arsenic with gypsum, per C F Styles entomologist at A and M College extension division.
Mr and Mrs Robert Bernale announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday June 5.
Denver Davison and Ott Reeves made a business trip to Atoka today to meet local partners and discuss upcoming plans.
Mr and Mrs J W Alston announce the birth of a daughter Loretta on Sunday June 3. The newborn is welcomed by family and may be listed in local records.
Gus Zorn returned today from Kansas City Missouri where they were summoned by the illness of a brother Joe Zorn who has been seriously ill following an operation but is reported improving.
Mrs. Will Graves and her children Jimmie Zana and Evelyn travel by overland to Santa Clara California to spend the summer with Mrs. Graves parents Mr and Mrs J A Conner and family. They expect to return around September 1.
Mr and Mrs Langford Shaw arrived in Adamesday evening from Hutchinson Kansas and will make their home here for the present.
Barton Dynon Gatton 69 died Wednesday afternoon at 3 15 at a local hospital. Funeral services will be Friday at 3 from First Methodist Church with Rev J C Curry officiating. Burial at Memorial Park cemetery. Survived by widow Birdie Gatton a daughter Mrs G D Davis of Whittenburg Tex two stepsons Dr E M Gullatt of Ada and W P Gullatt of Wetumka.
The Cedar Grove Adult Club met at Mrs. Surgener’s home for a regular gathering. Mrs. Surgener and Mrs. Ethel Chandler built a dressing table from an orange crate and Mrs. Jessie Morgan demonstrated making a tea cart. A social half hour offered cream puffs and iced tea.
George Irvin Bledsoe died this morning at 2 oclock at his home southeast of Ross. The Criswell Funeral Home will handle arrangements with burial at Marlow after funeral services. He is survived by his widow Mars Melvina Bledsoe and three sons and two daughters.
Miss Mattie Jackson aged 18 died Thursday afternoon at 6 30 at the family home northwest of Ada Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o clock at the family residence Interment in New Bethel cemetery Criswell's in charge She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs E M Jackson five brothers and three sisters
Mrs Augusta Ann Sampson aged 76 died at 9 50 this morning. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 30 pm from the Methodist church in Allen with Rev Ball officiating. Burial will be in Allen cemetery. Survived by husband A S Sampson two daughters Mrs Minnie Bowen Tulsa and Mrs Ida Brisco Shawnee and three sons A S Sampson Frisco railroad conductor Ada J F Sampson Oklahoma City and E R Sampson.
The small son of Mr and Mrs Albert Wilson of Walnut Grove died at home Sunday morning at 11 oclock. Funeral services and burial at Rosedale cemetery Monday afternoon with Keith Funeral Chapel in charge. He is survived by the parents.
The Pickett community highway club gathered at Mrs. Clyde Robinson’s Tuesday for husbands and children entertainment but postponed due to local sickness. Speakers demonstrated tea cart construction and kitchen equipment while visitors include schoolteacher Cord in Sullivan and Mrs. Davis Breco.
The Homer Adult Club held an extra meeting at Mrs. Newland’s home with cake and iced grape juice. Roff 4-H club met with the supervisor and home demonstration agent under shade at the civic club house, focusing on sewing, dress review, canning demonstrations, and preparing for the fair. Wheat contract work continues through June with payments and compliance checks, while Swine Specialist C P Thompson notes lime-sulfur or cylinder oil treatments for mange and lice in hogs.
Oklahoma moves toward final completion of three AAA programs for cotton corn hogs and wheat with over 15 million dollars in payments and 7 million already paid last fall. Officials report counties submitting contracts base data and reviews progressing though slow due to many new producers.
Oklahoma City cattle numbers reach about 500 with calves 100 and limited supplies. Fed yearlings steady at 5.50 to 6.35, grass cattle 2.00 to 4.00, cows 2.50 to 2.75, grassers 1.50 to 2.25, bulls scarce 1.25 to 2.00. Hogs 800 head with packer top 3.45 and shipper 3.55, sows 2.30 to 2.60. Sheep 400 with lambs 7.00 to 8.25 and springers up to 8.25, culls 5.00 to 5.50.
David Bannister, a journalist and author, partners with Gainey to solve the Tracy King killing. Suspects include Juliet France, Herman Scurlach, Jo Parrott, and Kelvina Hollister while Al Dragan dies in an auto crash. Bannister probes Parrott, plans to use Juliet, and recalls King’s affair with Juliet as he walks home toward his aunt’s Tremont residence.
Chicago market prices list a range of poultry and fowl values with categories such as hens leghorn fryers broilers and turkeys. Entries include prices per pound for live and dressed stock across hens roosters ducks geese and turkeys with several grade distinctions.
Chicago dairy and eggs steady with butter at 14 307 given as 93 score creamery specials 25 to 25 1 2 extras 23 1 2 to 24 1 2 firsts 22 1 2 to 28. Eggs at 18 117 steady with extra firsts 14 3 4 to 15 1 4 and graded firsts 14 1 2 to 15. Current receipts 13 14.
Chicago reports U S Department of Agriculture data showing total U S shipments at 779 and old stock steady. Prices vary by variety with Idaho russets at 1.55 to 1.70 and 1.25 for combination grade while Wisconsin whites hover around 1.15 and Minnesota early Ohio 1.00. New stock steady with liberal supplies and good demand.
Chicago traders saw wheat values drift lower despite reports that Winnipeg exporters were active buyers. Crop news influenced the market as outlooks grew uncertain amid the shifting trade.
Mixed northwest advices indicate some wheat regions expect recoveries while others warn crops will be light even in best cases. Winnipeg export takings rise with 2,000,000 bushels estimated yesterday. Wheat closes weak down 1 1/2 to 2 cents. July futures around 99 to 99 1/4. Corn futures fall 1 1/4 to 2 1/8. oats down 1/2 to 1 cent. Provisions vary, down 5 cents to up 2. Trading volume tallies 643,982.
The Chicago market reports Wheat No. 3 mixed at 1.90 1/2 to 1.92. Corn No. 2 yellow cost 57 1/2 to 58 1/4. No. 2 white corn 61, oats No. 2 white 45 to 45 1/4, No. 3 white 44 1/2.
In New York on June 6 cotton opened 8 to 10 points higher amid selling from the south and interior, with October futures slipping from 12.26 to 12.15 before steadying as demand limited further moves. The session closed with net advances of 1 to 5 points and a steady tone.
Spot cotton finished 8 points up in New Orleans. Sales reached 525 bales with low middling at 11.43 cents, middling 12.08, good middling 12.53. Receipts were 1,978, stock details omitted.
Seven year old Mary Ebarquarry was rescued from a chicken coop in San Juan Capistrano, California. Authorities investigate alleged imprisonment by her mother Barney Ebarquarry after the girl was found nearly skeletal and cared for at Santa Ana hospital.
A neighbor's inquiry revealed Mary endured long term abuse and starvation in a chicken pen with periodic escapes marked by brutal beatings from siblings. Authorities will monitor her parents as the case unfolds.
In Little America Antarctica on June 6 expedition members swap sleeping bags for blankets as a heat wave continues. The mercury reached 25 degrees above zero, about 10 degrees above any prior Antarctic record, with meteorologist W C Haines suggesting the warm spell may influence global weather patterns.
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