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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1934

Page

15

Ada residents plan extended travel and visits across the country

B A Laselle leaves Ada for Oklahoma City then San Diego while visiting friends in Ada for 19 days. Mrs J G Breco and family embark by car to Chicago to see the fair then tour Canada Nova Scotia New York and Florida, returning to Ada mid September. O E S members from Allen attend a local instruction school today and travel friends in Oklahoma City. Bob Kerr family visits Oklahoma City and Colorado on vacation.

B. A. Laselle Oklahoma City San Diego Calif Ada J. G. Breco Davis Breco Leon Breco Amigene Breco Chicago Jackson Park Hospital Canada Nova Scotia New York Florida Gulf Cities New Orleans New Orleans. In About A Month Dr. Breco Allen Evelyn Butler Grace Blevins Helen Dougherty James Gilmore Lena Smith Kathryn Forsythe

Stratford women at QOES school of instruction

Mrs. Lela Williams and seven other Stratford women attend a school of instruction of the QO E S today. The group includes Mrs. Mae Goodwin Mrs. Cecilia Burris Mrs. Haddie Austin Mrs. Mae Forrest Mrs. Bernice Cowley Mrs. Sadie Cunningham and Mrs. Georgia Gray.

Lela Williams Mae Goodwin Cecilia Burris Haddie Austin Mae Forrest Bernice Cowley Sadie Cunningham Georgia Gray Stratford QO. E. S

Local O. E. 3. Members Visit From Roff

Members of the O. E. 3. from Roff attend a meeting today including Mrs. Elizabeth Bickle Mrs. Helen Robnett Grand Adah Mrs. Thurman Smith Mrs. Allie Donaghe Mr and Mrs Ralph Clark and Mrs Aline Bunyard.

Roff Elizabeth Bickle Helen Robnett Grand Adah Thurman Smith Allie Donaghe Ralph Clark Aline Bunyard

Attendees List From School of Instruction

Among those attending the school of instruction today are Mrs. E. Agnes Elred of Mc Alester, Mrs. A. C. Ward of Byney, Mrs. Novella Gibson, Mrs. Lois Sallee, Mrs. Vallie McCoy, Mrs. Elia Sawyers all of Stonewall, and Mrs. Leota Norman and Mrs. Orla Wilson of Francis.

E. Agnes Elred McAlester A. C. Ward Byney Novella Gibson Lois Sallee Vallie McCoy Elia Sawyers Stonewall Leota Norman Orla Wilson Francis

Miss Alcie Daugherty Visits Ada Friends

Miss Alcie Daugherty of Allen visited Ada Thursday as a guest of friends and enjoyed social hours with local acquaintances.

Prem Alcie Daugherty Allen Ada

Oklahoma City Doctor Visits Ada as Business Guest

Dr. Carl Puckett of Oklahoma City traveled to Ada for business from Thursday into today, staying for meetings and local engagements.

Carl Puckett Oklahoma City Ada

Oklahoma City guests visit Ada hosts

Miss Ruth Ada Gee, Robert L. Gee and Bob Vaughn of Oklahoma City visited Ada today as guests of Mrs. Robert J. Wimbish and Mr. Wimbish at 115 West Twenty second.

Ruth Ada Gee Robert L. Gee Bob Vaughn Oklahoma City Ada Robert J. Wimbish Mr. Wimbish West

Sumters Return From Western Vacation Tour

Mrs. R. O. Sumter and Miss Cleo Sumter of Ada along with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sumter Jr. and family resumed home Wednesday after a vacation trip visiting Colorado Wyoming and Utah with Billie Bob and Jack Dale of Atoka.

R. O. Sumter Cleo Sumter Ada Bob Sumter Jr Billie Bob Jack Dale Atoka Colorado Wyoming Utah

Ada Visit By Mrs. Adella Jones With Son E N Jones

Mrs Adella Jones of Vaness is visiting Ada this week with her son E N Jones and family at 623 North Oak.

Adella Jones Vaness Ada E. N. Jones North Oak

O E S Instruction Held For Francis Residents

Mrs. Mary Caperton and Mrs. Bessie Powell of Francis attended an O. E. S. school of instruction conducted here Thursday afternoon and night, bringing together members for lessons and fellowship.

Mary Caperton Bessie Powell Francis O. E. S. School of Instruction

R. M. Roddie Visits Ada Today

Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Little of Allen announce the birth of a son, Sunday, June 11. William Thomas Little, the newborn, rests with Mrs. Joe Harrington at 801 West Twelfth. R. M. Roddie of Oklahoma City was a visitor in Ada today.

R. M. Roddie Oklahoma City Ada E. T. Little Allen

Mrs C O Ball Returns Home After Operation

Mrs C O Ball wife of Rev Cc O Ball of Allen has been removed to her home after spending several days in the home of Mrs Joe Harrington following a recent operation.

C. O. Ball Cc. O. Ball Allen Joe Harrington

Horton Family Returns From West Vacation

Mr and Mrs J C Horton and J C Jr have returned from a three week vacation in Southern California and other points of interest in the west.

J. C. Horton J. C. Jr California West

Mrs. Lucille Kimbrough Visits Ada Friends

Mrs. Lucille Kimbrough of Allen spent Friday in Ada as a guest of friends at local homes and social gatherings.

Lucille Kimbrough Allen Ada

Ada Social Notes Mention Visits And Birth

Mrs. B M McCollum and children Sidney and Robert Gordon and Margaret Needam left Saturday for Binger with Mary Fugate who has been visiting here the past two weeks with her aunts in Ada Miss Marie Watson and Morris Watson of Allen visited friends in Ada Saturday Mr and Mrs James Statler returned to Tulsa after a week in Ada with Mr Statlers parents Mr and Mrs Gale Statler 1115 South Stockton Mr and Mrs P E Richmond 1031 High School announce the birth of a nine and one half pound son Wednesday June 13 Mrs Wm D Morse of Houston formerly Pauline Souterland is visiting her sister Mrs Sam Cox 924 East 15th Morse is a former college student

James Statler Tulsa Ada Mr. Statler Gale Statler South Stockton P. E. Richmond High School Wm. D. Morse Houston Pauline Southerland Sam Cox East 15Th Morse

Cantwell Family in Oklahoma City Wins City Jury Case

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cantwell and son Joe visited Oklahoma City on Friday. Mr. Cantwell won a judgment of 400 dollars against the city for personal injuries in the incident.

W. B. Cantwell Joe Oklahoma City

Three mourners travel to Van Alstyne for Harrell family funeral

Aubrey Kerr Foster McSwain and Frank Fleet departed Saturday for Van Alstyne Texas to attend the funeral of Rev T B Harrell father of Lowrey Harrell.

Aubrey Kerr Foster McSwain Frank Fleet van Alstyne Texas Lowrey Harrell Rev. T. B. Harrell

Mrs A M Kerr Noted in Monday Daily Brief Item

Mrs A M Kerr is mentioned in Monday's Daily as part of a concise society or local-interest brief. The clipped text provides no further details about her role or event, leaving her inclusion as a short reference in the page layout.

Diamond Family Visits Ada Relatives. Heady kin greet

Mr and Mrs J E Diamond and their sons Jack and Billy arrived in Ada on Sunday to visit Mrs Diamond’s parents Mr and Mrs W E Heady at 500 West Seventh Street. Mrs Diamond was formerly Miss Dorothy Heady.

J. E. Diamond and Sons Jack Billy Ada

Death of W. L. Bennett Brings Family to Delina

Mrs. M F West and son Glen dale along with Mr and Mrs Ed Bennett returned Sunday night from Delina Texas after being summoned by the sudden death of their brother W L Bennett a former Ada resident. Two other brothers W D Bennett and C R Bennett and a sister Mrs George Bristow of West Texas attended the funeral held Sunday afternoon at Delina.

M. F. West Glendale Ed Bennett Delina Tex W. L. Bennett Ada W. D. Bennett C. R. Bennett George Bristow West Texas

Mrs Shipman Returns From Joplin After Daughter's Operation

Mrs. D N Shipman has returned from Joplin Missouri where she stayed with her daughter Mrs Joe Hacker who underwent an operation.

D. N. Shipman Joplin, Mo Joe Hacker

Burden Family Returns Home After Ada Visit

Mr and Mrs Steve Burden and daughter Ouida Jane return to Altus after a two week visit in Ada with Mrs Burden's parents Mr and Mrs J B Antle. Miss Pauline Antle accompanied them to Altus for a visit.

Steve Burden Ouida Jane Altus Ada

Norman Visitor and Paris Woman Arrive in Ada for Two-Week Visit

W O Pratt of Norman visited Ada on Sunday and Monday while Mrs Dibrell Ledbetter of Paris Tennessee arrived Sunday for a two week stay with her parents Mr and Mrs C E Qualls 525 East Twelfth and other relatives and friends.

Norman Family Returns from Vacation Trip

Mr and Mrs Earl Norman and their son have returned from a vacation trip to New York City and York Pennsylvania.

Earl Norman New York City York, Pa

Miss Virginia Williams Weds Bill Anderson at Coalgate Home

Miss Virginia Williams and Bill Anderson of Coalgate married at 8 Sunday morning at the bride’s aunt and uncle’s home. Mrs Anderson formerly studied at East Central State Teachers college. Mr Anderson works for Continental Oil in Coalgate and they will reside there.

Virginia Williams Bill Anderson Coalgate S. D. Drake Anderson East Central State Teachers’ College Continental Oil Company

Miss Juanita Bass Weds Roy McCulley at Holdenville

Miss Juanita Bass and Roy McCulley of Holdenville were married June 7 in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Hays. Mrs. McCulley is the daughter of Dollie Bass and a student at Ada high school. Mr. McCulley works for Blackstock Drilling in Ada where they will reside.

Juanita Bass Roy McCulley Holdenville Hays McCulley Dollie Bass Ada High School Blackstock Drilling Company

Ada Visitors Mr and Mrs T H Roberts

Mr and Mrs T H Roberts of Oklahoma City spent Monday and today in Ada visiting friends and handling business. They were formerly residents of Ada.

T. H. Roberts Oklahoma City Ada

Visits and transfers noted in Ada area

Miss Emma Lee Burns visited relatives in Stonewall and Owl Creek on Sunday. Mrs. Virgil Stanfield and Miss Loretta Seaborn of Roff visited Ada today. Alvin Greer of MaccThwaite Oil and Gas, Seminole, has been transferred to Ada.

Emma Lee Burns Stonewall Owl Creek Virgil Stanfield Loretta Seaborn Roff Ada Alvin Greer MaccThwaite Oil and Gas Company Seminole

Mrs Pauline Rowletts Oklahoma City weekend visit

Mrs Pauline Rowlett and daughter Jean returned from Oklahoma City where they spent the weekend with relatives and friends.

Pauline Rowlett Jean Oklahoma City

Williams Couple Heads to Memphis and Louisville

Mr and Mrs J E Williams leave Monday for Memphis Tennessee and Louisville Kentucky to spend two weeks visiting relatives Mr Williams will attend a National Retail Credit association convention in Memphis.

J. E. Williams Memphis Tenn Louisville Williams National Retail Credit Association

Mr and Mrs J Hugh Biles Return From Oklahoma Visit

Mr and Mrs J Hugh Biles and their sons Joe and John have returned from a brief visit in Frederick Oklahoma.

J. Hugh Biles Joe John Frederick Okla

Eldo Plumlee Improves After Recent Operation

Eldo Plumlee, who recently underwent an operation, is reported to be improving. The update notes his recovery progress and ongoing medical care.

Eldo Plumlee

Billie MelIlhaney Visits Ada With Aunt Mrs Edmiston

Billie MelIlhaney of Stonewall is spending the week in Ada with his aunt Mrs Edmiston at W Seventeenth.

Billie MelIlhaney Stonewall Ada W. T. Edmiston W. Seventeenth

Anglin Campaign Manager Visits Ada on Campaign Trail

Patsy Greenan of Coalgate visited Ada on Tuesday. He serves as campaign manager in Coal County for Tom Anglin, candidate for governor.

Patsy Greenan Coalgate Ada Coal County Tom Anglin

Rutledge Evans and Martin Vacationing at Mohawk Lake

Dr. J A Rutledge, Harry Evans and Garland Martin left for Mohawk Lake for a short vacation fishing and visiting as guests of the owner.

J. A. Rutledge Harry Evans Garland Martin Mohawk Lake

Brents Visit Ada Resident Relatives in Ada

Mr and Mrs Claude Brents of Los Angeles California are visiting Ada with Mr and Mrs J W Brents at 404 South Broadway. They arrived in Ada Monday.

Claude Brents Los Angeles Cal Ada Brents J. W. Brents S. Broadway

First cotton bloom arrives at The News office

The first cotton bloom of the season arrives from John Chambers farm near Franks. The crop is progressing rapidly under favorable conditions despite boll weevils appearing in sizable numbers.

John Chambers Franks

Bankhead Act Qs by County Farm Agent J B Hill

County Farm Agent J B Hill provides responses to questions about the Bankhead Act and its limits on cotton marketing. The item presents guidance on marketing restrictions and compliance expectations for local growers.

J. B. Hill

Agriculture Officials Provide Answers and Guidance

U S Department of Agriculture officials answered questions and promised further guidance. The briefing outlined upcoming steps and emphasized support for producers and consumers amid evolving policies.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Cotton Allotment Rules and Eligibility Questions

The Q and A cover how abnormal past production due to unusual natural causes affects county allotments, what data establish reduced production, and whether the USDA maintains county cotton histories. It explains who apportions allotments, whether state totals exceed state allocations, and how individual producer allotments are determined and processed.

United States Department of Agriculture Ans Department of Agriculture Washington

Milk consumption by nations cited by Oklahoma dairyman

John W. Boehr of Oklahoma A and M Extension asks for higher US milk use to boost health and farm income. He notes Finland 4 gallons per person yearly, Switzerland 70, Norway 56, Canada 51, Netherlands 43, vs US average 40. Boehr recommends a quart daily per child and a pint per adult for best health.

Stillwater Five Nations United States John W. Boehr Oklahoma M. College Extension Dairyman Finland Boehr

Meat Short Course At Farmers Week Oklahoma A and M

This year’s meats short course during Farmers’ Week July 25 to 28 at Oklahoma A and M college will cover convenient economical ways to handle the farm family meat supply. J A Beall head of the meat department will lead the program with emphasis for home demonstration club members planning food budgets.

Stillwater Oklahoma A. and M. College J. A. Beall Women’s Home Norma Brumbaugh

Murder Mystery Unfolds as Bannister Probes Tracy King Case

David Bannister, a novelist and former reporter, teams with GAINEY to solve the murder of orchestra teacher Tracy King in a hotel apartment. Suspects include JULIET FRANCE and JOE PARROTT. detective McNeal warns of gangsters, while Arthur Lang’s finances loom. Juliet confronts Bannister and asks him to stop pursuing the case.

David Bannister Tracy King Bannister Gainey Star The Post Juliet France King Herman Scurlach Joe Parrott Melvina Hollister AL Dragan Juliet Parrott St. Louis McNeal Detective Bureau Drugan Logan Dragan Lang Dames New York Tremont Denise Lang Arthur Lang

Demonstration and short course on meat processing at Farmers Week

Beall announced tanning hides by Day Slingerland and other work by Beall in the A and M college meats laboratory. Short course meetings run 10:30 to noon daily during Farmers Week with topics on pork cutting and curing ironing beef for canning and the economy of retail cuts. Friday Beall on lamb cutting and curing Slingerland on tanning hides. Mr and Mrs Jack Vaughn transacted business in Allen.

Beall Slingerland A. and M. College Meats Laboratory Jack Vaughn Allen

Rain Lifts Spirits as Community Notes Improve Health

Local residents praise recent rain on Monday and Tuesday nights. Zeffie Nichols returns home from Holdenville hospital and shows slow improvement. Lorraine Davis ill but improving. Social visits noted among Stockton, Nichols, Rail, Vaughn, and Moon families. Ice cream supper at Ruben Stockton's draws sizable turnout.

Zeffie Nichols Holdenville Hospital Earnest Davis Lorraine Ruben Stockton Cellie Nichols Leader Cliff Yoakum Nath Patterson Place Dowel Nichols Hester Rail Earl Moon George Rail Ola Rail Lula V Bess Vaughn

Oklahoma City Livestock Market Report June 20

Markets show cattle 1100 head and calves 200 steady with higher asking prices. Hogs 800 with gains to 4.90 top. sheep 400 steady with fancy spring lambs up to 8.75 and bulk 6.50 to 8.00.

Oklahoma City

Market report shows cattle hogs and sheep price ranges

Kansas City market notes porks between 3.0 and 4.75 per cwt with top 4.75 for 190 270 lb hogs. Cattle and calves trade steady with select lots near 8.5 for steers and 5.25 6.75 for good heifers. Sheep and lambs steady to weak with spring lambs 8.5 9.1 and yearling prices 5.0 6.9 per cwt.

Kansas City U. S. Dept. Agr God and Choice

Potatoes market report from Chicago on June 20

Potatoes price and shipment notes from Chicago coded market report. U S Department of Agriculture data show total U S ship ments 948 with moderate supplies and light demand. Prices listed for Idaho Russets U S No 1 about 1.15 to 1.30 per unit and other regions with varied values and decay notes.

Chicago U. S Oklahoma Arkansas North Carolina

Butter and Eggs Prices Steady in Chicago Market

Butter quantity 11 660 unsettled creamery specials 93 score 25 to 25 1 2 extras 92 24 1 2 extra firsts 90 91 23 1 2 to 24 firsts 88 89 22 1 4 to 3 4 seconds 86 87 21 to 21 1 2 standards 90 centralized carrots 24 1 4 Eggs 12 864 steady prices unchanged.

Chicago

Poultry Market Report From Chicago Trade Roundup

Poultry live sales show steady demand across 37 trucks in Chicago. Hens fetch 5 to 14 dollars per hundredweight with various grades listed including leghorn hens, rock fryers, colored birds, and roosters. Prices span from 7 to 25 dollars depending on type and quality, with turkeys, ducks, and geese also priced.

Chicago Rock Springs

Grain Chicago Market Note From June 20

Grain Chicago reports a market update with emphasis on stop loss orders and price movements in the US cash and futures pits. Traders watch wheat corn and soy options amid shifting demand and supply signals.

GRAIN Chicago

Black-Draught Healer for Headache Tied to Constipation

Mrs J A Hightower of Carthage Texas credits Thedford s Black-Draught with relieving her sick headache caused by constipation. She says a dose when the headache begins makes the pain vanish and that prior to using the remedy she suffered two or three days. The ad also mentions children liking the syrup form.

Thedford J. A. Hightower Carthage Texas

Grain prices and wheat corn oats catalog listing

Spot Grain Wheat No. 2 hard 96 1-4, corn No. 3 white 63 3-4, No. 3 yellow 60 1-2, No. 2 white 63 3-4, oats No. 2 white 435 3-4 to 44, No. 3 white 4 33-8 to 3-4.

Chicago

Spot Cotton Steady as Prices Drop in New Orleans Market

Spot cotton in New Orleans closed steady with a 16 point decline. Sales reached 1,075 bales with low middling 11.50, middling 12.15, good middling 12.60. Receipts 2,051 and total stock 634,830 bales.

Orleans

Cotton futures close modestly lower on a dull day

New Orleans June 20 AP cotton futures closed barely steady with overall declines of 13 to 15 points. Trading showed mixed moves across July October December and later contracts with minor shifts in opening highs and lows.

New York Liverpool New Orleans

Round Top Family News and Local Notes

Harvey Mitchell returned to Oklahoma City after visiting Frank James and family for three weeks. Oil derrick work continues on the Johnson farm this week. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt and Mr. Gideon families attended Center Church Sunday night. Lavern and Jeweldene Gideon visited Sadie Mae and Bonnie Standridge Saturday night. Jewell McGehee visited Vera and Selma Hunt Saturday night. Norene James spent the weekend with Pauline Mann. Claudia Ayres spent Tuesday night with relatives in Ada.

Dana Riley Press McGehee Alleta Bare Marie Standridge J. C. James Ray Parker Jess Standridge Sadies Bonnie Grandma Bown Purcell Lester Standridge Frank James Elmer McDonald Perry Ayres Adam Lorraine Parker Bill Gann Chandler Stratford Ruth Sneed Donnie Tulsa Buster Berger Gaar Corner J. H. Bradley D. Hunt Home G. F. Gideon Hugh Bragg Lewis Newkirk Vewell McGehee Vera Selma Hunt Billy Johnson Asher Leonard McGehee Gene Gideon Lennie McDonald Opal Ethel James Gideon Sonny Boy James Loyd Oliver Esther Welker Vaness Harvey Mitchell Oklahoma City Johnson Farm D. Hunt Church At Center Lavern Jeweldene Gideon Sadie Mae Bonnie Standridge Jewell McGehee Norene James Pauline Mann Claudia Ayres Ada

Texas to Push Stalkup Case in Dickens County

Sheriff W B Arthur said complaints of hijacking and robbery with firearms were being prepared at Dickens against Virgil Stalkup and another man. The charges relate to the robbery of truck driver M D Brock of Lubbock five miles west of Dickens a week earlier. Stalkup and the other suspect waived extradition and will be moved to Dickens county for trial.

Spur Tex U.P W. B. Arthur Dickens Virgil Stalkup Oklahoma M. D. Brock Lubbock Dickens County Stalkup

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