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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1927

Page

8

Local Family Plans Summer Visits and Moves

Mr and Mrs W H Mott and daughters Florence and Lorene left for Illinois and Kentucky for an extended visit with relatives. Mrs J H Bunyard and Mildred left for Ross to spend summer with her parents Mr and Mrs A Hennigan after finishing law school at Lebanon Tenn. Prof E C Roberts Ada school principal noted another week of school and plans to be at Frisco next year. John Fitts left for Tulax after blockading acreage for oil firms in Coal county and predicts at least one deep test in Coal this year.

W. H. Mott Florence Lorene Illinois Kentucky J. H. Bunyard Mildred West Sixteenth Ross E. C. Roberts Maxwell School Frisco John Fitts Coal County Tulax

Oil and Gas Officer Clyde Dyer In Ada For Duties

Ardmore state oil and gas conservation officer Clyde Dyer is spending several days in Ada to attend to various business interests and oversee regulatory matters.

Clyde Dyer Ardmore

Mrs Idson and daughter to visit eastern Oklahoma and Louisiana

Mrs T. Y. Idson and her daughter Miss Marie Lee depart this morning to visit relatives and friends in eastern Oklahoma for a month and will also call on friends in Louisiana before returning home.

T. Y. Idson Marie Lee Oklahoma Louisiana

Twilight League clash ends in parkfield tie as Legion tops Waners

In a slugfest at Parkfield the Legion defeated the Waners 11 to 4 while the Firemen beat the Cementers 11 to 10 to solidify their place in the league standings.

Parkfield Legion Waners Firemen Cementers

Charley Jonson Appears in Court for Concealed Weapons

Charley Jonson was arrested Tuesday for carrying concealed weapons and paid a $25 fine plus costs this morning after appearing before Justice T O Cullins on Wednesday.

Charley Jonson T. O. Cullins Justice of Peace

Ada Sees Visitor Earl Meacham From Hill Bluff

Earl Meacham of Hill Bluff Wyoming is in Ada inspecting local business interests. Meacham was previously connected with Butler Brothers Grocery company in this city.

Earl Meacham Hill Bluff Wyo Ada Mr. Meacham Butler Brothers Grocery Company

Misses Sarrett Visit Tulsa Relatives for Month

Misses Maxine and Helen Sarrett daughters of Mr and Mrs H J Sarrett of 609 North Mississippi avenue left Tuesday to spend the month in Tulsa visiting their aunt and uncle.

Maxine Helen Sarrett H. J. Sarrett North Mississippi Avenue Tulsa

Saunders Family Trip Returns to Ada Area

R. L. Saunders has returned from Long Beach and Los Angeles California where he accompanies Mrs Saunders and their daughter Miss Ava Miss Saunders will attend school this summer at Los Angeles and will probably return to Ada in late summer.

R. L. Saunders Long Beach Los Angeles Cal Mrs. Saunders Miss Ava Miss Saunders Ada

Miss Estelle Morris and Miss Hazel Clark Visit Fort Smith

Miss Estelle Morris and Miss Hazel Clark departed this morning for Ft. Smith Arkansas to visit relatives and friends. They plan a return trip via Durant for a short visit as guests of Miss Clark's sister.

Estelle Morris Hazel Clark Ft. Smith Ark Durant Miss Clark

Dormitory Fire Destroys Student’s Belongings

Mrs. Mabel Browall reports her son Carl lost all personal property in a dormitory fire during an exam. Clothing books and other items were destroyed including books for the summer term. Uncertain whether he will remain at school or return home.

Mabel Browall Carl

Mrs Farney Recovers After Appendicitis Operation

Friday's Daily reports Mrs F A Farney underwent an appendicitis operation yesterday and is resting well today.

F. A. Farney

Summers Injured Cranking Ford Arm Breaks in Accident

W. H. Summers suffered a broken arm when a Ford he was trying to crank backfired. The injury was serious but he is resting easy. Summers resides five miles south of the city.

W. H. Summers Summers Mr. Summers

Ada and area residents noted in daily society column

Miss Corinne Moore arrives in Ada for a few days visit with her parents Mr and Mrs R S Moore. John William Moore of Albuquerque New Mexico listed in Ada to visit friends. Charles Russell Boud departs Newton Texas after assisting in revival music. Mrs Sarah McClintock improves after illness. John T Sorrell dies at Stratford May 31 and is laid to rest in Ross. Catherine Edmiston returns from Wichita to summer in Ada. Hoyt Driskill returns home with family on East Fourteenth Street.

Corinne Moore Port Arthur Texas Ada R. S. Moore East Ninth Street John William Moore Albuquerque N. M Mr. Moore East Central Charles Russell Boud J. H. Boud Newton Russell Baptist Seminary Fort Wirth

Rural school conference outlines year program East Central district

East Central college hosts annual rural school conference with state board of education officials and district superintendents shaping the year’s rural education program. Dr. Marvin S. Pittman argues farm life offers advantages over city life, citing longevity, stable home life, and lower crime. The East Central district includes 11 counties with broad superintendent participation.

Department of Agricultural Education Teachers College Ypsilanti, Mich United States Pittman

Rainfall pattern reported near Konawa and McKeown bridge

Friday night rain did not extend north of the river as travelers crossing the McKeown bridge noted. East of Konawa a wide area received no rainfall.

McKeown Bridge Konawa

Joe Petty Improves After Byng Power Plant Injury

Joe Petty, injured a week ago during the Byng power plant fire fight, is reported somewhat improved. He has recovered enough to be moved from Breco hospital to his home.

Joe Petty Byng Breco Hospital

Mrs Chamberlain Improves After Oklahoma City Hospital Operation

Mrs. Albert Chamberlain is said to be improving after an operation in an Oklahoma City hospital several days ago. She was critically ill for several days. Mr. Chamberlain has returned to Ada.

Albert Chamberlain Oklahoma City Chamberlain Ada

Ada Clerk's Office Veteran Accepts Oklahoma City Highway Post

Mrs. Noble Johnson, long employed in the county clerk's Ada office, accepted a new position in the Oklahoma City highway department and began work on June 1.

Noble Johnson Ada Oklahoma City Highway Department

Death of G. O. Enloe in Felda Florida

Word reached Ada that G. O. Enloe brother of Dr. W. H. Enloe died at his Felda Florida home on Friday. He lived in Ada for several years before moving to Florida.

G. O. Enloe W. H. Enloe Felda Fla Mr. Enloe Ada Florida

Individual Accepts Employment with Bon Ton Cleaners

A person accepted a position with Bon Ton Cleaners, joining the company staff in a new role. The notice highlights an employment move and the employer’s name without additional personal details.

The Bon Ton Cleaners

Cosby Huddle Returns from Oklahoma University Summer in Ada

Cosby Huddle son of Mr and Mrs Arch Huddle of Lawrence has returned from Norman where he spent a year at the University of Oklahoma and will likely be in Ada for the summer.

Cosby Huddle Arch Huddle Lawrence Norman University of Oklahoma Ada

Lewis Visit Hits Chickasha Kin in Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs Ben Lewis and daughter Janita of Chickasha visit Ben Lewis brother J A Lewis and other relatives.

Ben Lewis Jaanita Chickasha Mr. Lewis J. A. Lewis

J D Barrow Visits Ada as Sister’s Guest

J D Barrow of Red Level Alabama visits Ada as guest of his sister Mrs C F McKnealey at 705 East Fourteenth Street.

J. D. Barrow Red Level Ala Ada C. F. MecKnealey East Fourteenth. Street

Oklahoma student returns home for summer vacation

Mike McKay who has been attending the University of Oklahoma at Norman this year has returned to his home here for summer vacation.

Mike McKay University of Oklahoma At Norman

Potter matriarch ill at Shawnee home

Mrs. M. E. Potter formerly of Ada and mother of Mrs. J. W. Horn is very ill at her Shawnee home. She has been unimproved after several weeks of illness.

Sarah McClintock McClintock C. W. Zorn M. E. Potter Ada J. W. Horn Shawnee Potter

Local resident John Van Meter returns from Seminole visit

John Van Meter, who runs a rooming house at Seminole, spent the weekend at his home and is due back in Seminole this afternoon.

John van Meter Seminole

Ada Weekend Guests Include Marlow Family and Mrs Brown Loffman

Mr and Mrs George Marlow and their son Miles along with Mrs Marlow s sister Miss Brown Loffman of Atoka spent the week end in Ada as guests of J A Lewis and family.

George Marlow Miles Marlow Miss Brown Loffman Atoka Ada J. A. Lewis

Western Union Office Sees New Local Manager

Deane Hamilton, formerly of Duncan, appointed manager of the local Western Union office. He succeeds Orville Ogle who has been transferred to Oklahoma City.

Western Union Telegraph Office Deane Hamilton Duncan Orville Ogle Oklahoma City

Pastor Morris Heads to 10 Day Revival in Maysville

Rev. C. C. Morris of First Baptist will conduct a 10 day revival in Maysville. He said arrangements are made to supply the local pulpit during his absence.

C. C. Morris First Baptist Church Maysville

Hugh Smith Returns to City from Ardmore Visit

Hugh Smith formerly of Ada, who has been living in Ardmore for several months, has returned to the city.

Hugh Smith Ada Ardmore

Norman Couple Weekend Visit to Sapulpa

Mr and Mrs J H Norman of 317 East Twelfth street spent the weekend in Sapulpa visiting their son Jim Norman and his wife and their young son. Mr Norman returned Sunday night to his home and Mrs Norman stayed a few more days in Sapulpa.

J. H. Norman East Twelfth Street Sapulpa Jim Norman

Shaw's Department Store Owner Returns From Texas Treatment

S. M. Shaw of Shaw's Department store returned last night from Tem ple Texas where he has spent the past several weeks undergoing special medical treatment.

S. M. Shaw Shaw's Department Store Temple Texas

Rural conference participants visit to discuss school buildings

E A Duke chief rural school supervisor Haskell Pruett expert on erection of rural school buildings and J R Holmes member of the state board of education came to take part in the rural conference program.

E. A. Duke Haskell Pruett J. R. Holmes Sapulpa State Board of Education

East Central rural conference opens with new department head

Clyde M. Howell and Miss Gregory attend duties as East Central College unveils a new public speaking department headed by William W. O Connell of Hutchinson Kansas. He holds a masters from Wisconsin and led state championship teams at Hutchinson. The conference hosts lectures, music, and a strong turnout as enrollment grows toward a record total. ARDMORE report notes a youth saddle displaced by automobiles and a Texas youth sentenced to a year in Granite reformatory.

Clyde M. Howell The Oklahoma Educational Association Miss Gregory East Central College William W. O O’connell Hutchinson Kansas O'Connell Emporia College University of Wisconsin O’connell Kiwanis Club Linsehheid Ardmore Leon Harrelson Poolville Texas State Reformatory Granite

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