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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1927

Page

6

The Recluse of Fifth Avenue Ends in a Plot Unfolding

In Milman’s New York mansion a plan forms among Bradney Malet Neel Barnes and Peter Milman to use Raxon’s influence against a dangerous foe. Milman reveals a cellar alarm and a network of informants as Raxon schemes toward a U.S. Senate run while Loddon plots in his own shadow.

Bradney Malet Mr. Malet Mr. Milman Neel Barnes Peter Milman Milman Loddon Raxon Lodden Paul Raxon New York Gray Sing Sing Jim Roxon Bright United States Senate Senate Great Rock Jim Caffray Bar Association Paul

East Central college enrollment study and staff changes

An analysis shows East Central State Teachers College draws students from across Oklahoma and eight other states with Pontotoc county contributing heavily. Ruth Carter Lane to become Dean of Women, replacing Mackin, and a new Department of Religious Education reports 264 total students including evening classes.

Oklahoma East Central District Pontotoc County Pontotoc Garvin Hughes Coal Okmulgee Seminole Okfuskee Murray Johnston Pottawatomie McClain Stephens LeFlore Pittsburgh McIntosh Creek Carter Grady Tulsa Muskogee Jefferson Cleveland Kiowa Osage Lincoln Marshall Bryan Atoka Latimer Choctaw Sequoyah Cotton Payne Mayes Haskell Jackson Kay McCurtain Pawnee Harmon Greer Delaware Bever Comanche Logan Rogers Wagoner Ruth Carter Lane Mackin University of Colorado Lane Department of Religious Education

Pilot Chamberlin recalls German beer on arrival

He says the taste of German beer was his pleasant sensation upon landing in Germany. The remark hints at a lighthearted view of the trip and contrasts with American views on jail terms for unlikely offenses.

Chamberlin Germany

Senator Raxon Seeks Washington Power Amid Wall Street Ties

Paul Raxon rises from architect's clerk to Wall Street power, using graft and blackmail in labor influence. He buys Great Rock to host his wife’s circle, craving national prominence while dodging scandal. London lawyer Cafi and others ponder his ascent and security.

Paul Raxon New York Laber Wall Street Great Rock Bellington The Traction Trust

Quakers Revive Meetings At Recent Convention

Quakers at a recent convention decided to pop up their meetings signaling a revival after a period of quiet activity. The move suggests renewed outreach and community engagement among members.

University Hospital clarifies new crippled children law

Oklahoma City June 9 The University School of Medicine will prepare all necessary blanks for the new crippled childrens law and accepts non technical forms for entrance. A waiting list is in place and beds must be vacant before county court commitment. Hospital will file applications and admit patients in regular turn.

Oklahoma City University School of Medicine University Hospital

Not Having a Thing to Wear Becomes an Old Excuse

The piece notes that the familiar line about girls lacking outfits is fading in plausibility. It also observes a trend where people rent houses to avoid sleeping in dangerous garages, highlighting housing safety concerns.

Large group of student teachers to hear Dr Briggs at 2

Nearly 350 students train as teachers at the College Training School teaching during courses. They meet each Tuesday with Prof Zimmerman and class supervisors. Tomorrow at 2 pm Dr Briggs of Columbia will address the group.

Zimmerman Briggs Columbia

Library at College Sees Strong Summer Attendance and Hours

Students show high interest in the college library with extended hours from 7 am to 10 pm on weekdays and 7 am to noon on Saturdays. Reading rooms are crowded and book checkouts exceed prior summers. Miss Stella Watson of the college is seriously ill at Ada hospital.

Milman Barnes Stella Watson Ada Hospital

Building Rush College Plans by Albert Ross Architect

Local architect Albert Ross has been instructed by G C to advance building plans for Rush College. Details of specifications or timelines remain undisclosed.

Rush College Albert Ross G. C

Kicks Out Glass Then Death Shocks Oklahoma City

G R Thomas is held for investigation after the death of his wife Florence 47 whose body was found in a local rooming house. Dr Oscar White ruled death from loss of blood due to a leg wound incurred when Florence kicked out a car windshield during a dispute while en route from El Reno to Oklahoma City. Thomas said the injury seemed minor then led to her unconsciousness and he alerted relatives and a doctor.

Oklahoma City G. R. Thomas Florence Oscar White Thomas el Reno Fortner Dr. White

Mrs Dulany Dead in East Nost June 1

Mrs Minnie Bell Dulaney aged 76 died at her East Nost home on Wednesday morning June 1 after a long battle with stomach cancer. She was a Methodist. survives sister Mrs E F Ervin. Funeral and Simon, Oklahoma burial followed. Births: a son May 29 to Mr and Mrs Mark Solomon formerly Blanche Cushman. A girl June 9 to Mr and Mrs Bill Harden, Jessie McCracken before marriage.

Austin Meek Bill Reed John Bill Alexander Odell Texas Francis Oakman Arthur Hobbs Everett Rains C. C. Craddock Gladys Reed Pear Craddock Rev. Gay Clyde Wright Bertie Vaughn Bill Wilson Lena Hilton Floyd Little Ada George Shores Ora Horn Will Martin Margaret Martin Tulsa Butch Ruth Haskell Watson Tyree Jim Craddock Sasakwa Mary Holt Myrtle Reed Vaness Pleasant Hill Claud Chapman Chickasha Orin Heartley Holdenville H. K. Baggett Silas Herion Bert Herion Seminole Ann Calhoun Lewis Joel Bess Mayfield Mart Durbin Jesse John Mayfield Earnest Durbin Ernestine Alfred Durbin Atoka I. T. Hoggatt Enterprise Wapanucka Houston Hurst Joe B Bogzy Clint Belcher Sid Casper Dulany Minnie Bell Dulaney East Nost Methodist Church E. F. Ervin Simon, Okla Roff Mark Solomon Solomon Blanche Cushman Stork Bill Hardin Hardin Jessie McCracken

Study Club Elects Officers for Coming Year

The Study Club met at Mrs. Roy C. McKee’s home with Mrs. A. J. Crain. Officers chosen: President Mrs. B. W. Heathman, Vice president Mrs. Walter T. Givens, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Hugo Hughes, Parliamentarian Mrs. A. J. Crain. Members planned summer and next year’s study, agreed to monthly summer meetings, and a July 4 picnic at Platt National Park hosted by members.

A. J. Crain Roy C. McKee Platt National Park

Christian Endeavor Gathering At Mrs. Bickels Home

Mrs. A F Bickel hosted a Christian Endeavor evening on June 6 at her Ninth Street home assisted by Mrs. Clyde Welch and Mrs. R F Crumley. Guests included Miss Georgia Montgomery Lois Pollock Bernadine Givens Helen Welch Mildred Smith Eva Davis Elizabeth Merritt Mary Kathryn Stevens and Messrs Boyd Givens Aubrey Pippin James Olds R F Crumley Hal Crumley Vincent Clark Willis Nichols Seth Crain Edwin Pickens.

Christian Endeavor A. F. Bickel Clyde Welch R. F. Crumley Ninth Street Georgia Montgomery Lois Pollock Bernadine Givens Helen Welch Mildred Smith Eva Davis Elizabeth Merritt Mary Kathryn Stevens Messrs Boyd Givens Aubrey

Marriage of Miss Josephine Bullock and Mr Raymond Hamer at Wewoka

Miss Josephine Bullock of Roff and Mr Raymond Hamer of Roff were married at Wewoka on June 2 with Rev T G Nanney officiating. The ceremony included reading of vows by Mrs Cecil B Jones and Mr Jones of Seminole. Afterward the couple returned to Seminole for a sumptuous dinner hosted by Mrs Jones.

Jennings Okla Calla Irick Grand Canyon Arizona Los Angeles California Yellowstone National Park Hamer Jennings School Josephine Bullock Raymond Hamer Roff Wewoka T. G. Nanney Baptist Church Cecil B. Jones Mr. Jones Seminole Jones Arden L. Bullock Roff High School Pontotoc County P. B. Hamer

Scholarship Boost in City Public Schools

Public school scholarship has advanced in the city over the past three years with statistics showing more younger students attending ward schools. The article notes improved participation and rising educational attainment among elementary students.

Ada

Goitre Vanishes After Liniment Claim by Tulsa Woman

Mrs. Pearl Mason of Tulsa Oklahoma reports Serbal Quadruple omy removed her goitre in four weeks and eased nervousness dizziness smothering throat numbness and eye pain. She urges others to seek information from Sorbol Company Mechanicstown Ohio and Gwin Mays Drug Co local drugstores.

Tulsa Pearl Mason E. 13Th Place Okla Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio Gwin & Mays Drug Co

Rain refreshes crops as locals share weekend visits

A light Sunday night rain benefited gar dens and crops while residents and visitors, including Sylvia Southers, Fawn Bevers, Minnie Ward, Ruth Cole, Jewel Shirley, and many others, spent weekends with relatives, attended a ball game, or planned harvest trips. Sunday school measured 99 on roll with 75 present as the community urged more attendance.

Keith Jones Eulah Cooper Julius Ward Lewis Sherley Calvin Barnes Charley Shirley Chism Sam Rankins Brodie James Harvest Fields Mr. Rankins Mr. James Washington D. C Othar Ragland F. M. Wood Yeager Doph Gentry Sam Newby E. C. Jamar Allie Newby Virgie Lela Newby Oliver Asbury Bettie Joe Ada Sylvia Southern Stratford Dorothy Watters Thelma Imogene Danner Allene Barnes Johnnie Law Barnes Alene Barnes Imogene Thelma Danner Ruby Gentry Shady Grove Elsie Fowler Debra Leforce Maye Bray David Watters Ossie Norman Bray

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Wyndham Martyn United State Bradley Milmans Peter Peekskill Achille United States McKimber Texas Arkansas Missouri Kansas Tennessee Louisiana Illinois Mississippi Woolard State Board of Affairs East Central College Ross East Central State Teachers College East Central W. B. Morrison Lois Heathman Edwin Davis Dorothy Hughes Emma Elizabeth Kile Paul Hughes Louise Swink Norene Heathman Loreta Seaborn Irene Smith Daisy Girls Geneva Jo Heathman Hobart McDonald Margaret Crumley East Central State Teachers’ College America Senator Raxon Bullock-Hamer Goitre
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