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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1936

Page

8

Allen Community Notices and Local Social News

Rural Communities of Pontotoc County reports the Allen Methodist Women meet at Mrs. C L Cleveland for devotional service and discuss church and disadvantaged communities. Funeral held for J D Cash of Stuart, 68, with Rev A M Lewis presiding. Allen school board orders five mill levy to raise 4000 for new buildings with a $30000 government grant. Numerous local visits, births, and church events across Allen, Owl Creek, and nearby towns, including weddings, illnesses, and social gatherings through early June.

C. H. Hastings Forsythe W. B. Welden J. H. Malone C. M. Means C. O. Martin L. KR. Watson R W. Kytle Bert Allen School Board Women’s Missionary Union of the Baptist Church James A. Hogg Ernest Davis Bobby Ray Thomas Tillery Royal Franklin Ted Prince Ted W. Gordon Luther Jones Fort Smith Arkansas Glen Busby Ellis Busby D. L. Richardson

Conway Church Notes With Revival and Plays

Conway community reports active church attendance and social events. Highlights include Bro. Hudson leading services, upcoming Baptist revival starting June 28, and a Saturday night party at Mr Perriman's. The Sunshine church benefit play proceeds go to both churches.

Local church fills pews on Sunday attendance

Well attended service with Bro. Lewis from Sulphur delivering a regular sermon. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Twyman and son Joe visited relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Martin. Mr. Deatherage and children from Wilson spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Berger.

Bro. Lewis S. E. Twyman Joe Crawford Martin Deatherage Wilson Sam Berger

Walnut Grove Church Attendance and Local Visit Notes

Walnut Grove Church was well attended Sunday night. Bro Coffey filled his regular appointment Saturday and Sunday night. Mr Weston of Ada preached Sunday after Sunday school. Grandma Martin returned home after visiting her son in Comanche. Lavona Iona and Winnie Tilley visited in the Estes home. Frank Jones spent Saturday night with Odell Roddy. Mr and Mrs Mister Lloyd and Mr and Mrs Pleas Sutton had dinner with W A Kirby family. Frank Roddy spent Wednesday morning with Tom Roddy. Mr and Mrs Albert Wilson visited Mr and Mrs Wilson Sunday evening. Bill Webb and Hazel Conner spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Arthur Aldridge. Remember singing every Sunday night.

Earl Lovett Clarita Earl Jim Lovett R. A. Fussell Novelee Minor Aline Herring Arline Clayton Jack Fussell George Minor Preston Lovett Clarence Wilson Bro. Hayes H. W. Herring Jim Kirkes Earl Duckworth Will Lovett Mr. Minor Cochran Fittstown Willie Cochran Chloe Peters Ada T. J. Fussell Fay Kirkes Louise Wilson Bonnie Goodwin Fitzhugh Conner Winnie Fred Jackson Ruby Petey Brents Naomi Katherine Jackson Max Kirkes Kenneth Belt Noel Lowel Hooks W. H. Bents Melvin Underhill Woodrow Brents John Brents Csker Belt Joe Felt Lightning Ridge Roberta Herring Lithia Fussell Haroldeen Okema Belt Owl Creek Hatton Winston Bennette Cemeno Cecil Fowler Barnard Don Henry Odom Couch Joe Thompson Brice Thompson Laula Couch Mr. Hokett John Scribner Alford Horton Oklahoma City Parker Bennett Abscott L. V. Cecil Mrs. Whipple Frisco Hotton Cornelius Bro. Hudson Fay Pendleton Webster Lightning Hart Arthur Coffee Otis Coffee Lee Jones Colberg Wright Twyman Prairie View Able Stevens Aftner S. E. Twyman James Richardson Gear Cormer Joe Watson Perriman Hicckory Jewel Frazier Azilie Herron Evelyn Meeks Alva Johnson Grant Johnson Bro. Coffey Mr. Weston Grandma Martin Comanche Lavona Iona Winnie Tilley Estes Frank Jones Odell Roddy Mister Lloyd Pleas Sutton W. A. Kirby Frank Roddy Tom Roddy Albert Wilson Mr. Thompson Barbara Teel Walzie Irene Rose Thelma Reynolds Jerline Curlee Tomlinson Fay Brown Lavern Tomlinson Henry Teel Dan Estes Lula Lucille Woodall Pearl Sutterfield Otella Oliver Ollie Whisenhunt Lee Reynolds Leon Ransom Tatum Effie Livingston Bernard Nickells Walde Rose Cletis Livingston Velma Lee Lenora Hendershot Marl Lee Rogers Mrs. Cannady Irene Wal Ralph Walker Holdenville Walter Rose Bro. Oliver Charley Delena Deaton Clara Lillard Conway Gladys Barton Helen Holmes Odus Wiles J. S. Brannon Lewis Aaron Aubrey Bunch Okmulgee Grover Garrison Paralee Price Norman G. W. Thogmartin John Sanders Churchwell Bud Landrith Centrahoma John Brann Opal Dell Taylor Lillian Aaron Amos Brandon Offie Brannon T. W. Wiles Charley Sheppard Kilecrease Arley Rogers S. L. van Duren Rogers Leonard Brandon James Barton Ilas James Taylor Unday Charley Deaton Ferman Brannon Qgdus Wiles Budlandrith A. W. Oliver Lewis Nabers Lonnie Brown Tilt Cantrell George Cantrell Artie Sharton Charley Neely Minnie June Brady Alta Brookshire June Arval Howell

Local Social News Highlights Sunday Visits and Events

Community members exchanged visits Sunday with many calling on friends and relatives. A pie supper for a singing school is planned Friday night June 19 with a candidate speaking, and church services continue Sundays with Bro. Oliver preaching.

Summers Chapel Church Notices and Local Visits

Rev A W Oliver of Ada filled regular appointment here with large crowds. Community visitors include Cantrells, Sharton and Neely families, and many locals calling on Isaacs and McIntyres. Crops look good after rain. farmers busy with cotton and corn. F M Woods to preach June 27 28. Katherine Lance visits.

Large Sunday night church crowd enjoys sermon

A large crowd attended church Sunday night where Bro. Sharp delivered a stirring sermon. Visitors are invited back. Little Jack Wayne Leeds is very ill with pneumonia, and everyone wishes him a speedy recovery. Bill Dryden of Hammon Oklahoma spent the weekend with his wife and family here.

Bro. Sharp Jack Wayne Leeds Bill Dryden Hammon Okla Zellma Norma Jean Carter Norma Lee Wynena Covent Myrtle Smith Pearl Simpson Elmer Crawford Herman Crawford Ernest Williamson Mhappyland Satur

Church youth group forms at Sunday meeting

Bro Sharp organized a P Y P S at the church Sunday night with 26 members enrolled. Officers elected were Mara line Dryden secretary Mr Ham vice president and Brother Sharp president. Program committee included Mrs W D Ham Mrs Roosevelt Houtchens and Miss Letha McDonald. Several singers and eight guitar players noted.

Addie Mae Maxwell Jamnita Pauline Gearldine Kaiser John Dryden Conrad Massey Hobart Glen Myricks Bro. Sharp Maraline Dryden Mr. Ham Mrother Sharp W. D. Ham Roosevelt Houtchens Letha McDonald Vera Wanda June Ham Jane Maxwell Howard Roberts CCC Wynnewood Wyoming Claude Sharp Shirley Massey Grace Hautchens O'Neal McDonald Olaf Myricks Hobart Glen George Lilly Denny

Cotton chopping begins as farmers busy with crops

The community is active with corn, cotton, peas and other farming tasks. Various social visits are noted with Miss Cordin Sullivan, Mrs. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Newt Stone, and others. Mumps spread through the area, with many residents affected and gatherings reported.

Cordin Sullivan Roberts Newt Stone Albert Hayes Center Florence Gann Pearlee Hanrahan Union Hill Nora Stone

BeBee Community Notes Highlight Local Birth and Visits

Elva Jones family welcomed a 10 1 2 pound boy and mother and baby are doing well. Joy Roberts stayed with Cris Roberts in Ada while Aud and Roy Briggs hosted relatives from Center. Farmers continue cotton and corn work as Rebee adds a third teacher Lorene Haggard and contemplates another room.

Elva Jones Joy Roberts Cris Roberts Ada Aud Briggs Center Roy Briggs Raymond Hayes A. A. Hayes Clint Haskins Hightower Lilley Hayes Bessie Jones Wes Hightower Rebee Lorene Haggard

In Memory of Little Johnnie Tally

Memorial notice for Johnnie Tally who died June 1 1936 at age 10. The verse laments his death and loss, describes pain suffered by his mother and the relief of his soul in a peaceful afterlife. The tone is mournful and religious, typical of sepia era obituaries.

Little Johnnie Tally

Cohen of Alan Ark Visits Oklahoma City Family

FT E Cohen of Alan Ark is visiting in the home of her son in Oklahoma City, where Casen and family have been staying. They have been visiting Mrs Kiersey's sister Mrs Joe Bennett and Mr Bennett, 410 West Twelfth, before returning home.

Re. FT. E. Cohen Alan, Ark Casen Oklahoma City

Ada couple leaves for ranch near Mill Creek

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. William son, longtime Ada residents, departed Wednesday for a ranch home near Mill Creek escaping city life for a rural residence.

W. W. Williamson Ada Mill Creek

Mrs Marjorie Hayner Improves After Appendectomy

Mrs Marjorie Norris Hayner daughter of Mr and Mrs P A Norris Goose Hill underwent an operation for appendicitis Monday and is reported improving rapidly according to local hospital bulletin.

Marjorie Norris Hayner P. A. Norris Goose Hill

Mr and Mrs F W Meeks Visit Oklahoma City

Mr and Mrs F W Meeks plan a weekend trip to Oklahoma City to visit friends and enjoy leisure time in the city.

Mrs F. W. Meeks Oklahoma City

Miss Sarah Boswell Improves After Illness

Miss Sarah Boswell daughter of Mr and Mrs S C Boswell of Kings Road has been seriously ill in a local clinic but is reported improving.

Sarah Boswell S. C. Boswell King’s Road

Mrs. W. Whitley Visits Ada For Meetings

Mrs. W. Whitley of Tishomingo spent Thursday in Ada visiting friends and attending to business engagements.

W. Whitley Tishomingo Ada

Miss Virginia Boyd Joins Ada Visit With Miss Dorothy Ann Gibson

Miss Virginia Boyd of Rebee spends the week in Ada as a guest of Miss Dorothy Ann Gibson at 231 East Fourteenth, enjoying local hospitality and outings during her stay.

Virginia Boyd Rebee Ada Dorothy Ann Gibson East

Allen youth Austin Deaton visits Ada for business and friends

Allen resident Austin Deaton traveled to Ada on Thursday to handle business and meet with friends marking a routine local visit.

Miss Ethel Bryan and Miss Wilma Chism Visit Dallas

Miss Ethel Bryan and Miss Wilma Chism are spending the weekend in Dallas as guests of friends.

Ethel Bryan Wilma Chism Dallas

Miss Catherine Edmiston Returns to Ada for Summer

Miss Catherine Edmiston formerly teaching in Wichita Kansas has returned to Ada to spend the summer months.

Catherine Edmiston Wichita Kansas Ada

Ada Weekend Visit Attends Hicks Home

Mr and Mrs Joe Brown of Lawton Miss Viola Neal of Los Angeles California Mr and Mrs J H Crassen of Roff and Miss Lucille Goodman spend the weekend in Ada at the home of Mr and Mrs Churchill Hicks 401 South Johnson.

Joe Brown Lawton Viola Neal Los Angeles California J. H. Crassen Roff Lucille Goodman Ada Churchill Hicks South Johnson

Mrs. Clifford Byrne and family visit Sherman Texas

Mrs. Clifford Byrne and her daughter Beverly and Miss Helen Byrne left for Sherman Texas to visit until Thursday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Byrne, former Ada residents.

Clifford Byrne Beverly Helen Byrne Sherman Texas T. W. Byrne Ada

Leach Family Visits Relatives in Stonewall and Ada

Mr and Mrs W L Leach and Misses Fannie and Vera Leach and W L Leach Jr of Wichita Falls Texas visit Mrs Leach's mother Mrs W B Malone and other relatives in Stonewall and Ada.

W. L. Leach Fannie and Vera Leach W. L. Leach, Jr Wichita Falls, Texas

Dr. Vennie Jeffress Visits Ada for Two Months

Dr. Vennie Jeffress arrived in Ada from New York City and will stay about two months with Mrs. Jeffress and daughter Patsy and Mrs. Frank Jackson who has been ill for some time. Mrs. Jackson's condition is reported unimproved.

Vennie Jeffress Ada New York City Jeffress Patsy Frank Jackson

Trone Family Ends Ada Visit for Carolton Texas

Mr and Mrs Pete Trone and their children concluded a several days stay in Ada visiting relatives and friends and departed Friday for their Carolton Texas home. Mrs Henry Grant the Trones niece accompanied them to Dallas where she will visit her mother.

Pete Trone Carolton Texas Ada Henry Grant Mr. Trone Dallas

Foster Meswain Leaves for Denver on Business

Foster Meswain departed Monday for Denver Colorado to attend to business interests and conduct official duties. He is expected to return after completing engagements in the city.

Foster Meswain Denver Colo

Grindstaffs Headed to Norman for Oklahoma Summer

Mr and Mrs Leonard Grindstaff left Monday for Norman where Mr Grindstaff will attend the University of Oklahoma during the summer months.

Leonard Grindstaff Norman Gindstaff University Oklahoma

Reunion Hope Beyond The Light Home

A friend wrote of a father weeping yet hopeful to reunite with a departed son in a heavenly home where parting ends. The reminiscence evokes faith and sorrow balanced by the promise of eternal reunion.

Ada Visitors Plan Move to Kearney Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Carl Chapman of Shawnee arrived in Ada Monday night visiting Mrs Chapman's sister Mrs Bud Dun can and family and mother Mrs Tom Little. They will leave Thursday morning for Kearney Nebraska where they will make their home. Mr Chapman is with the Stanolind Oil Co.

Carl Chapman Shawnee Ada Chapman Bud Duncan Tom Little Kearney Neb Mr. Chapman The Stanolind Oil Co

Law Student Carlos Wadlington Returns to Ada

Carl Wadlington, a University of Oklahoma law student in Norman, has returned to Ada for the summer months to work and rest.

Carlos Wadlington University of Oklahoma Norman Ada

Mrs Harwell Leaves For Home In Big Springs Texas

Mrs. Charles Harwell departs after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Minter and relatives for the past month. She will be accompanied to Durant by Mrs. Minter and Mrs. N. K. Keller, then continue to Big Springs, Texas.

Charles Harwell J. C. Minter Big Springs Texas Durant Minter N. K. Keller

Stegall Announces Birth of Daughter in Local Hospital

Mr and Mrs Ray Stegall of South Johnston announce the birth of a girl Saturday night in a local hospital. Mr Stegall serves as county superintendent of schools.

Ray Stegall South Johnston Mr. Stegall

Mrs Frank Jackson Improves After Eye Operation

Mrs Frank Jackson of 214 South Rennie was reported improving today after undergoing an eye operation.

Frank Jackson South Rennie

Wade Allison Undergoes Mastoid Operation

Wade Allison had a mastoid operation at a local hospital Sunday morning. His condition is reported satisfactory.

Wade Allison

Paragould Visitors Planned to See Hendrix Family

From Paragould Arkansas Mr and Mrs Elmer Hendrix are due today for a visit with his mother Mrs Ilene Rogers sister Mrs D L Ragsdale and family in a Tuesday newspaper item

Elmer Hendrix Paragould Ark Hendrix Ilene Rogers D. L. Ragsdale

Mrs Maud Steele Plans Several Week Vacation Tour

Mrs. Maud Steele of 113 North Mississippi leaves Tuesday for St. Louis Missouri Eolia Missouri and Cedar Rapids Iowa where she will spend several weeks vacation in the period travel party visits multiple cities and returns home.

Maud Steele North Mississippi St. Louis Eolia Cedar Rapids Iowa

Roffs Head to Ozarks for Extended Vacation

Mr and Mrs Tom Roff departed Tuesday morning for an extended vacation in the Ozarks.

Tom Roff The Ozarks

California guest Mort Merritt visits Norris household

Mort Merritt of California is visiting here as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Norris, staying with them during the visit.

Mort Merritt California John Norris

Ada visitors shop and call on friends Tuesday

Mrs Bertha Giosbong of Tisho ming o visited friends and shopped in Ada Tuesday. Mr and Mrs W H Jones of Allen shopped and visited friends in Ada Tuesday.

Bertha Giosbong Tishomingo Ada W. H.jones Allen

Three Lee Children Return Home After Auto Crash Recovery

The three children of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Lee living near Fittstown have recovered enough to be moved back to their home. Their parents express gratitude for the support from oil people and others who aided them after the accident on the Ada route.

D. C. Lee Fittstown Ada

Oklahoma City Market Report Cattle And Hog Prices

Market report shows cattle 1500 and calves 500 with active demand for slaughter steers and yearlings. Prices rise 10 to 25 cents with loads of yearlings at 8.00 and steers around 7.85. Hog market steady with gains to 9.70 to 9.80 for some light hogs, bulk at 9.50s.

Livestock Market Summary with Weights and Prices

The report shows good to choice pigs at 160-260 lbs 9.45 to 9.70 with medium and light at similar ranges. Pack ing sows steady, best light weights 8.25, stags and medium sows 7.50 to 8.00. Feeder pigs 8.50 to 8.75. Sheep and spring lambs steady with top 10.75 and bulk 9.75 to 10.75. throwouts 8.50-9.00. cull range 6.50-7.00.

Livestock Market Report Kansas City June 10

U S Department of Agriculture notes hogs steady to 10 higher than Tuesday with top 9.90 and most 9.70 to 9.90 for 170 to 270 pounds, sow prices 8.25 to 8.65. cattle slow with weak to 25 lower on beef steers and yearlings, light yearlings scarce, bulls and calves steady, stockers and feeders weak. top native spring lambs to shippers 11.50 and packer prices 11.00 to 11.35 per head.

Kansas City U. S

Poultry and dairy price quotes from Chicago market

Chicago market report lists live poultry by truck and weight for hens roosters and turkeys with prices. Dairy prices show butter and creamery scores with grade and container specifics and current receipts in storage and packing terms.

Chicago Plymouth White Rock Springs Plymouth Rock White Rock Roosters Leghorn Roosters

Potatoes Market Report from Chicago Trailing Prices

Potatoes in Chicago on June 10 show total U S shipments 740 with new stock moderate demand good at lower prices. Bliss Mississippi U S No 1 3.25 50 mostly 3.25. Louisiana U S No 1 3.25 50 mostly 3.25. Texas fair quality 2.90 3.00. Oklahoma U S No 1 3.25 3.39. U S No 2 2.15 2.25. California white rose U S No 1 4.00. Idaho russet Bur Banks U S No 1 4.23.

Chicago U. S Bliss Mississippi Louisiana Texas Oklahoma California Idaho

Wheat futures rally as Chicago prices edge higher

Wheat in Chicago firmed with a 1-4 cent rise from yesterday as July at 84 1/2 to 85 and September at 5 1/8 to 5 1/4. Corn moved 3/8 lower to 61 3/8, oats gained 1/8 to 1/4, and provisions held steady to up 12 cents while rain shortfalls in the Dakotas and southwestern Montana were noted. Vessel space was chartered for a Chicago to Buffalo wheat shipment.

Chicago Minneapolis Winnipeg Dakotas Montana Buffalo

Wheat and corn prices steady in Chicago market report

Chicago price listing shows cash wheat at 47 percent, No 2 hard at 93 3-4, corn No 2 mixed at 62 1-2, No 3 mixed 61 1-2, down to sample grades and oats values. Details include various No 1 to No 5 mixed and yellow classifications with ranges and outside weights for white oats and sample grades.

Chicago

Cotton prices slip in afternoon trading in New York

In New York June 10 cotton moved lower after a steady morning. October futures fell from 10.97 to 10.89 as new crop months dropped about 7 to 9 points while July stayed near the prior close.

New York

Spot cotton closes steady in New Orleans market

New Orleans spot cotton ends steady, down 19 points. Sales total 8234 with low mid dling at 19.55, middling 11.80, good middling 12.40. Receipts 2,727 and stock 377,325.

New Orleans

Greatest returns for amount invested Ada News classified ad

Local Ada News advertises investment opportunities promising high returns for small sums. The listing urges readers to contact the office for details on plans, terms, and potential earnings.

Ada News

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