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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1933

Page

8

Pettit Couple Leaves for Pattenburg Missouri

Thursday reports Mr and Mrs L Fr Pettit traveling to their home in Pattenburg Missouri. Pettit has worked in the Rebee oil fields for three months. Judge Orel Busby returns to Oklahoma City with his ill father George Busby who will seek treatment there. G H Bishop has been transferred to Stillwater and Byne O G and E plant duties. A C Ward Stillwater superintendent will take over at Byng plant as he and his family move to Ada for residence this week.

L. Fr. Pettit Pattenburg Orel Busby Oklahoma City George Busby G. H. Bishop Byne 0 Stillwater A. C. Ward Byng D. Duncan Oklahoma A. M. College United States Duncan Oklahoma

Visitors from Sasakwa Shop and Visit in Ada

Mrs L Attten and Mrs J H Auten of Sasakwa shopped in Ada and called on friends yesterday, continuing their statewide social circuit and returning home after a brief Ada visit.

L. Attten J. H. Auten Sasakwa Ada

Mrs Luther West Visits Ada on Business

Mrs Luther West of Allen was a business visitor in Ada yesterday.

Luther West of Allen Ada

Ada Hospital Updates and Local Health Notes

Mrs. CC E Jones recovering at home after appendicitis surgery at Ada hospital Saturday night. Mr and Mrs L C Webb of Allen receiving medical attention in Ada today. W H Holland of Stonewall had finger amputated in Ada. Mrs A L Davie of Allen shopping in Ada yesterday. Mrs Ray Griffith of Stratford receiving treatment at Ada hospital this week.

CC. E. Jones Ada Hospital L. C. Webb Allen Ada W. H. Holland Stonewall Ray Griffith Stratford

Mrs. Cade Patteson Visits Henryetta Home

Mrs. Cade Patteson of Henryetta will spend the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Atteson at FE Main Avenue.

Cade Patteson Henryetta W. H.atteson FE. Main

Birth Announcement for Vickers Son in 1933

Mr and Mrs John C Vickers of 510 KE Eighth announce the birth of a son on February 24 1933.

John C. Vickers

Roft War Figures Among Ada Astern Star Guests

Mrs Helen Robnett of Roft War attended the Ada gathering as an out of town guest for the Astern Star meeting held last night with local and visiting members present.

Helen Robnett Roft Astern Star Ada

Ada Social Roundup Sees Local Residents Traveling

Mrs. Vesta Mehare of Roff attended the Ada Eastern Star meeting on Thursday evening. W. H. Patterson of Allen visited friends and conducted business in Ada. Mrs. Denton Floyd and others spent Thursday visiting in Oklahoma City. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Robinson of Oklahoma City returned home after a visit with Ada relatives earlier this week.

Vesta Mehare Roff Ada Eastern Star W. H. Patterson Allen Denton Floyd Otis Woods Homer Ballew Roger Denton Oklahoma City T. W. Robinson

Stratford business visitor Vaughn Rotenberry in Ada

Stratford resident Vaughn Rotenberry conducted business in Ada during a recent visit. Details remain limited but the trip focused on local commerce and meetings with Ada area firms.

Vaughn Rotenberry Stratford Ada

Mrs Harrson and Corrinne Carpenter Visit Madill Trio

Mrs Mary Harrson and Miss Corrinne Carpenter stayed in Madill visiting Mr and Mrs Chester Pate and their baby son Colonel Harrison. Miss Bonnie Lawrence, a Wharoah high school teacher, is visiting her sister Miss Marie Lawrence this weekend.

Mary Harrson Corrinne Carpenter Madill Chester Pate Colonel Harrison Bonnie Lawrence Wharoah Marie Lawrence

Miss Velma Lance Visits Ada as Mother Recovers

Miss Velma Lance of near Maywell arrived in Ada to be with her mother Mrs. J H Kuykendall who is reported slowly improving at her home 425 North Beard avenue after a long illness.

Velma Lance Near Maywell Ada J. H. Kuykendall North Beard Avenue

Evanses welcome ten-pound son in Dewey

Mr and Mrs W A Evans of Dewey announce the birth of a ten pound son. Evans formerly worked at the Oklahoma State Bank in Ada and is now employed at a Dewey bank. Mrs Evans is the daughter of Mrs Jodie Smith.

W. A. Evans Dewey Evans Oklahoma State Bank Ada Dewey Bank Jodie Smith

Centrahoma couple visit Pontotoc kin in Coal County

Mr and Mrs G W Black of Centrahoma call on their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Slade Norman. The Blacks were longtime Pontotoc County residents before moving to Coal County years ago.

G. W Black Centrahoma Slade Norman Pontotoc County Coal County

Mrs Brown McCoy Visits Family in Oklahoma and Ada

Mrs Brown McCoy and her baby travel from Oklahoma City to Stonewall to visit the former's mother and spend time with relatives in Ada during the weekend.

Miss Noone Sloan Improves After Major Oklahoma City Operation

Friends visiting over the past week report Miss Noone Sloan is steadily improving following a major operation at St Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Ada Tragedy Ties Ada Visitor to City Fire Rescue

Miss Dorothy Davis a Carr City teacher who visited Ada over the weekend has nearly recovered from burns suffered while attempting to save a child from flames two weeks earlier. The child, a pupil of Miss Davis, died from the severe burns.

Dorothy Davis Carr City Ada Miss Davis

Mrs Bil Williams Improves at Parents’ Home

Mrs Bil Williams, recovering from major surgery several weeks ago, is reported improving at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs W E Black, 508 West Twenty first street.

Prom Meomday Bil Williams W. E. Black West Twenty-first Street

Inauguration Trip Hears From Oklahoma City Group

Floyd O. Helcombe led a party from Oklahoma City to Washington D C to attend the inauguration ceremonies of the incoming president.

Floyd O. Helcombe Oklahoma City Washington, D. C

Roosevelt Inauguration Day Plans Mention Visit To NYC

Franklin D. Roosevelt observes March 4 and Holcombe will visit New York City on business after the inauguration.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Holcombe New York City

Moving couple to Ardmore for new Steffens Cream post

Mr and Mrs Keith of Twelfth Street relocate this week to Ardmore where the husband will take a position with Steffens Cream company. He previously held a similar job during their Ada residence.

Keith Twelfth Street Ardmore Steffens Cream Company Ada

Fort Worth Visitor Describes Illness Of Joe Allen

Wash Allen of Fort Worth Texas a former Ada resident is visiting with Mr and Mrs Joe Allen Joe Allen has been seriously ill since before Christmas and is now slightly improved according to reports

Wash Allen Fort Worth Texas Ada Joe Allen

Dwight Morelock Sees Ada Basketball Game

Dwight Morelock a high school teacher from Coaicate drove to Ada last night to watch a basketball game.

Dwight Morelock Coaicate Ada

Westbrook Heads to Dallas for Week with Mid-Continent Alloys

Max Westbrook left Ada Sunday for Dallas Texas to transact business for a week with the Mid-Continent Alloys Metal company with which he is connected in Oklahoma City. He visited his parents Mr and Mrs J W Westbrook 124 E Fourteenth during the weekend.

Max Westbrook Ada Dallas Texas Mid-Continent Alloys Metal Company Oklahoma City J. W. Westbrook E. Fourteenth

Delaney Family Visiting Ada At Belmot Home

Mr and Mrs W A Delaney er of Tulea are visiting Ada in the home of their son W A Delaney and family at 1925 Belmot.

W. A. Delaney Tulea Ada Tneir W. A. Delaney and Belmot

Mrs. Yessie Brown Visits Ada Friends

Mrs. Yessie Brown of Aller spent yesterday in Ada visiting friends and catching up with local acquaintances.

Yessie Brown of Aller Ada

Fishbeck Family Visit Ties Clinton to Ardmore Move

Mr and Mrs Clarence Fishbeck of Clinton visited during the past weekend with Mrs Fishbeck s parents Mr and Mrs J M Duncan 8231 E Main The Fishbecks are moving to Ardmore where he has been transferred in connection with the highway department.

Clarence Fishbeck Clinton

Miss Beryl Sitmpson Returns Home After Visit

Miss Beryl Sitmpson of We Woka has returned to her home after a short visit with friends here.

Beryl Sitmpson Wewoka

Warren Visit Spans Ada Stopover

Mr and Mrs Jim Warren of Los Angeles California are stopping in Ada for a several day visit.

Jim Warren Los Angeles Cal Ada

Foxes Welcome Son Born March First 1933

Mr and Mrs T P D Fox of 9104 W Main announce the birth of a son on Wednesday March 1 1933 in a local hospital.

Mrs Bennett Resting Satisfactorily After Major Operation

Mrs. Bob Bennett is reported resting satisfactorily at home in the Arlington adoltion following a major operation.

Bob Bennett Arlington

Denver Davison Improves After Illness at Home

Denver Davison attorney, ill at his home 814 E Seventeenth for several days, was somewhat improved today according to friends.

Denver Davison

Ada visitor Mrs Bharryman of Byng calls on business

Mrs A J T Bharryman of Byng was a business visitor in Ada yesterday making calls on local firms and meetings with merchants.

A. JT. Bharryman of Byng Ada

Braly Leaves for Ardmore to Work on Oklahoma Highway Dept

L A Braly departed this afternoon for Ardmore where he will be employed for several weeks in his duties with the Oklahoma highway department.

L. A. Braly Ardmore Oklahoma Highway Department

Condition of Mrs. Snead in Ada Hospital

The condition of Mrs. Orville Snead remained unchanged today in Ada hospital after a recent operation.

Orville Snead Ada

Mrs. Sallie Hart Dies at 59 in Centrahoma

Sallie Hart, 59, died at her Centrahoma home Friday morning. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 PM at the home, Rev. Dryden officiating. Burial will be in Centrahoma cemetery. Hudson-Keith Funeral Home in charge. She is survived by her husband CC. Hart and a son S. C. Hart.

Sallie Hart Centrahoma Rev. Dryden Centrahoma Cemetery Hudson-Keith Funeral Home

Farm Column Boxy Bee Club Hosts Dinner Feast

The Busy Bee club ladies at Maxwell hosted a Sunday noon gathering with their husbands. A bountiful feast featured chicken in many varieties, cakes, pies, salads, and homegrown foods, all enjoyed by members and guests. Members fixed the park fence last year, and husbands expressed appreciation for the dinners.

Busy Bee Club Maxwell Alfred Summers Dorothy Mercer Emmit Light Harveyslick Flemming Bill Tom Abner Brownie Bryan Clyde Wilson Billie Jean Jean Krueger Margaret Eddie Etta Ellis Guy Northcut Washington Okla Burns Marguerite and Frances Davis Stratford Ewell Cox Ewell Lance Warren Nelson

Mrs. M. A. Humphries Dies at 72 in Rebee

Ms. M. A. Humphries, 72, died at her Rebee home Saturday at 1 a m. Funeral Sunday at 2 p m. Burial in Box X cemetery, Criswell Funeral Home in charge. Surviving children include Mrs. Josie Dorris, Mrs. Daisy Dorris of Shawnee, Mrs. Leona Wilfong of Ada, J. W. Humphries of Waco, Henry, Dec, OD, F., J. Byane Claude Humphries of Ada.

Prom Senday M. A. Humphries Rebee Box X Criswell Funeral Home Josie Dorris Daisy Dorris Shawnee Leona Wilfong Ada J. W. Humphries Waco Henry Dec OD. F J. Byane Claude Humphries

Mrs. Massey, 45, Dies at Home in City

Mrs. Tildie Massey wife of T C Massey died at her home 615 West Fifteenth Sunday evening Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 PM at Criswell Funeral Home chapel Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev West officiating

Tildie Massey T. C. Massey

Obituary for Mrs Lettie Tate with Ada family ties

Mrs Lettie Ann Tate died at her son A R Tate's home at 815 West Twelfth on Sunday afternoon aged 56. Funeral services were held at Oak Avenue Baptist Church Monday at 4 pm with Rev Parker officiating. Burial followed at Rosedale cemetery under Hudson Keith Funeral Home. Survived by daughter Mrs Ollie Hudson Norman and three sons Wilburn Tate Bebee A R Tate and Cleo Tate Ada.

Lettie Ann Tate A. R. Tate Oak Avenue Baptist Church Rev. Parker Rosedale Cemetery Hudson- Keith Funeral Home

Andrew W. P. Andrew 85 Dies at Oakman Home

Andrew W. P. Andrew aged 85 died at his Oakman home Sunday morning at 5. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 at Oakman with Rev. North officiating. Burial followed at Rosedale Cemetery Criswell’s in charge.

W. P. Andrew Oakman Rev. North Rosedale Cemetery Criswell’s Chars

Garden contest entries and 4-H club activities noted

In March photographers will document premises and in late June yards. Prizes for garden winners are homemade. Vanoss 4-H has 16 members planning a garden tour and summer picnic plus a community entertainment tacky party. Roff and Colbert clubs report strong meetings, sewing work, and home improvement demonstrations under supervisors Miss Imogene Norvell and Mrs Self.

Vanoss Adult Club Vanoss 4-H Club Imogene Norvell

Canning Efforts Highlight County Women Club Work

Women report successful home canning saving families through winter with meat and baked hens. In Stillwater, rural sociologist D. Duncan discusses farm migration effects on land values and farmer solvency, while 4-H leader Miss Warren praises Oklahoma’s club program and rising membership aiding youth resilience.

Mrs. Morgan H. B. Williams Vaross R. O. Laseman Roff Stillwater Oklahoma Miss Warren United States 4-Houbs

Scouts and Psalm Contest At Colbert And Area Schools

A Colbert school led a Psalm contest with 22 pupils tackling the 121st and 19th Psalms, awarding multiple first and second places across grades. Pickett and Center Bible programs also featured pupils, with Rosie Henry Mayme McDonald and others placing highly.

Miss Oliphant Colbert School Wesley Lewallen James Strickland Margaret McDaniels Anna May Smith Jack Fulton Clarence Simpson Fay Rowlett Center Virgil Medlock Rosie Henry Mayme McDonald Loraine Townsley Alleta Bare Fairrell Wooten Mary Lou Fowler Geneva Kendrick Billie Ruth Higgins Gertrude Penrod Ms. B. Corbin Glen Brown Bobbie Riggins Lodena Cook Mildred Finch Evelyn Martin Fannie Russell Boy Scouts Kiwanis Club

Death of Patsy Joy Ellis in Tupelo

One year old Patsy Joy Ellis daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Ellis died at home in Tupelo Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at home with burial in Pleasant Grove cemetery. Criswell's in charge.

Patsy Joy Ellis Paul Ellis Tupelo Pleasant Grove Cemetery Criswell’s Charze

Mrs C E Davenport 82 Dies. Rosedale Cemetery Burial

Mrs C E Davenport, 82, dies at her daughter’s home near Union Valley. Funeral services at Ada Christian church with Rev Leslie G Smyth officiating. Burial planned at Rosedale Cemetery Cris

Mks. Co

Mrs. M. J. Blankenship Dies at 65 in Ada

Mrs. M. J. Blankenship, 65, died at her daughter’s home north of Ada. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM at the home, burial in Frisco cemetery with Criswell in charge. Survived by three daughters Mrs. Claud Smith, Mrs. Effie Kennedy, Miss Myrtle Blankenship, and two sons Marshall and Lonnie Blankenship.

M. J. Blankenship Claud H. Smith Frisco Cemetery Criswell’s Marshall Lonnie Blankenship Ada

Ponto toc County Farm Clubs Grow as 4 H Enrollments Rise

Mrs. Jessie Morgan reports 15 adult farm women clubs and 28 4 H clubs enrolled in Ponto toc County with others pending. At prior enrollment 65 women joined the garden contest as listings continue. Central adult club gathered at Mrs. Bryce’s home last week. formed late 1932 with eight members and completed all possible work for that year.

Pontotoc County Jessie Morgan Central Adult Club Bryce

Rice grower Walter Terrell found dead in Arkansas

The body of 37 year old Walter Terrell of Waldberburg was located in Little River near Marked Tree after missing since February 6. Authorities say he was beaten over the head with an iron instrument. Three men and a woman have been jailed since the disappearance.

Harrisburg Ard Walter Terrell Walderburg Little River Marked Tree Terrell

Oklahoma Senate Seeks California Study for Tom Mooney Pardon

The Oklahoma Senate adopted a resolution urging California Governor to study anew Tom Mooney’s plea for unconditional pardon. The measure passed 19 to 14 amid ongoing nationwide debate over the Preparedness Day bomber case.

Oklahoma City Mer Oklahoma Senate California Tom Mooney

Cotton pool bill moves to President Hoover

The Senate accepted House amendments to the Smith cotton pool acreage reduction bill and sent it to the White House. President Hoover's signature was uncertain. The measure, passed 188 to 183, would allow planters to cut 1955 acreage to join a government pool with a six member department board managing federally financed cotton. Growers cutting output by 30 percent could gain a pool share option, aided by Reconstruction finance funds.

Washington Mar Senate House White House Hoover Smith S. C Red Cross Agriculture Department Reconstruction Corporation

Mother and seven children die in Sand Springs fire

In Sand Springs near Tulsa a mother Mrs Ernest C Kepner and five of her nine children perished in a morning blaze. The victims include 13 year old twins Robert and Charlotte, 11 year old Jewell, 10 year old Wayne and 7 year old Frank. Fire Chief J A Taylor blamed a left burning wood stove in the bedroom. Two other children escaped as firefighters arrived before dawn. Earl, 11, was at the cotton mill with Kepner.

Tulsa Mar Sand Springs Ernest C. Kepner Robert Charlotte Jewell Wayne Frank Kepner Earl J. A. Taylor

Governor Murray presses for nine month foreclosure pause

Oklahoma Governor Murray urged a nine month answer period for foreclosure suits on the amended senate mortgage moratorium bill. House leaders signaled willingness to accept the change, while objections to a waiver provision remained.

Oklahoma City Murray House Senate John Steele Batson House Judiciary Batson Bower Broaddus Muskogee Broaddus

Coroner Inquest Hears Jackson Death Result of Unknown Driver

A coroner jury in AdaCounty ruled that Alex J. Jackson was struck by an unknown automobile driver on Highway 1% south east of Ada. Jackson, walking from Ada to his Union Valley home, died before aid arrived with fatal neck and leg injuries.

Alex J. Jackson Jackson Sherwood W. Hill Ada Union Valley Foun

Labor union frets over Roosevelt choice for labor secretary

William Green of the American Federation of Labor says the federation is disappointed with President-Elect Roosevelt's pick for secretary of labor. He argues the role should reflect labor and its concerns and that the new appointee does not meet those qualifications.

Washington William Green American Federation of Labor Federation Roosevelt Green National League of Women Voters Woman's Party Frances Perkins Labor Post Labor Department of Labor Secretary of Labor

Potter Testifies in Quinn Trial Enid Oklahoma

Bruce Potter former Kay county attorney who sent Earl Quinn to death row testified he did not railroad Quinn and denied seeking evidence tying Quinn to the murder of the Griffith sisters. Dr Woll and Dr Jones testimony from the first trial was read to jurors.

Enid Mar Bruce Potter Kay County Earl Quinn Quinn Potter Griffith Sisters McAlester J. D. Woll J. A. Jones Wichita Kan

Thedford's Black-Draught Laxative Promotes Low-Cost Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Thedford's Black-Draught laxative as quick relief for constipation priced at a penny per dose. It highlights a 25-cent package containing 25 or more doses and claims thousands prefer it for affordable, refreshing relief.

Thedford

Mellon Defendants Named in $220 Million DC Suit

Andrew Mellon and two former treasury officials face a record civil suit in the District of Columbia supreme court seeking damages of 220 million dollars. The action, filed by David A. Olson, accuses Mellon and others of aiding foreign steamship firms to dodge income taxes and of causing the government to refund about 10 million dollars. Olson claims the 1863 statute allows double damages and that Mellon met with steamship officials in 1927 to aid their efforts.

Washington Andrew W. Mellon Treasury District of Columbia Supreme Court Melisa Britain the Treasury David H. Blain Internal Revenue Alexander W. Gregg The Revenue Bureau United States Olson Mellon

Oklahoma State Deficit Forecast at 14 Million

State Auditor Frank Carter warned the deficit should hit 14 million dollars by June 30 if revenue trends hold. He projected current year collections at 5.56 million and total equalization at 10.36 million, with first eight months showing 2.13 million in connections.

Oklahoma City Frank Carter Act Us Carter

Huey Long Sued for Half Million in Slander Case

Samuel T. Ansell, acting for a senate inquiry panel, sues Senator Huey Long in D C Supreme Court for 500000 dollars in slander damages over a February 21 senate speech. Ansell claims 259000 in actual damages and 250000 in punitive damages, citing insults calling him a forger and thief and provoking his army exit.

Washington Samuel T. Ansell Council For the Senate Committee John H. Overton Louisiana Huey Long District of Columbia Supreme Court Army Long Senate Ansell

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