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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1933

Page

5

Rural Communities of Pontotoc County Literary Meet At Stonewall

Entrants to the literary meet at Stonewall on April 7 will be selected soon. The event aims to educate and involve parents, teachers, and pupils with programs, talks, and recitals. Local gatherings feature dramatic pieces, music, nature study, and community participation with educators and students from Homer ward and nearby areas.

Stonewall Ostal Misa Stricksand Homer Homer Ward of Workers. A Splendid Program Was Renam ¢d Priday Nicht

Weekend chatter in Ada and surrounding towns

Local residents and visitors are reported in Ada and nearby communities with numerous social calls, visits, and small trips. People named include Mrs. George Smith, Charlie Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. Odom, Mabel Henson, Effie Henson, Edyth Frye, Luella Cunningham, Mabel Herron, and many others across Ada Stonewall Francis and Onward areas.

George Smith Ada Charlie Williamson Stonewall Francis Orville Maxey Bill Harris Clifford Kight Ray Elmer Miller Edyth J. Frye Charlie Timmons Luella Cunningham Jinks Underwood Tupelo Mabel Herron W. H. Miller Juanita Sherrell Bill Sherrell

Happyland school notes show steady progress and community ties

The Happyland school reports steady attendance and a lively run of visits and social events. Many residents from Ada and Colbert visited, shared stories in primary rooms, and hosted family gatherings. A large weekend includes multiple neighborhood drop ins and a Sunday night singing invitation.

Sunday Social Notices and Church Outlook

Jack Wells and several neighbors visited B F Fox and family at their home on Sunday afternoon. Irene Davis called on Finera Fox Saturday evening. A church service is planned next Sunday with B F Fox preaching. A large crowd attended a supper at Pleasant Hill Friday night. A close race for cutest man featured Webbie, Jack Wells, and Buster, with Buster winning by a small margin.

Joe Sutton Buster Harden Jack Wells Odelle Davis Ada Pontotoc Mary Lou Russell Irene Davis Les Thompson Ruth Thompson Meron Mice Trilla May Thompson Jim Thompson Ruby Hill Willie Lee Shepherd Mie Ann Hale Fay Thompson Ure Myrtie Jackson Ben Hartin Tulsa Hell McGehee Willie Billingsly Pdcar Harlin Lonnie Davis Gainer Fenell Shortie Choat Bessie Hazelle Boatman Ruth Noble Sweet Elmer Corbin Pauls Valley Lawrence Corbin Juanita Bowerman Daisy Mays Turk Bessie Boatman Bessie Bowerman C. B. Gordon Lehman Gordon Opal Duncan Nola Burke Velma Duncan Wanda June Nix Havelle Boatman A. E. Tow Johnson McGuffee Elmer Duncan G. W. Hagar Marlin Hacar W. E Boatman A. M. Nix Lioyrd Parish Dr. Bowerman M. A. Choat Garner Fewell Ruth Seward Hattie Spurlock O. M. McDonald Oklahoma City J. M. McDonald Wright Stella McDonald Dick McClure Irene Townsley Normelle Rosey Henery Loyd Lester McRoury Lee Henry Joyce McCroekin Center School A. E. McDonald Bessie Dame Edd Horton Parish Lorene Townsley Easley Pickett Elma Tyson Madie Burk Allene Burch Elbert Hia Mae Billy Keef Lonnie Mann Vaness Dallis Burk Geraldine H. M. Galey Roy Brendle Anderson Sable Isaacs E. H. Hudson B. Haskins Ruby Cross N. C. Cross Ruth Bureh Sylvia Evans Bill Keef Minnie Mae Crampton H. Brendle Elmer Davis Oust Easley Willis Sutton Worstell Charlie Hooks Maurine Farmer Laxton Rev A. E. Ford Marie Bray L. M. Ward Literary Society Boy Scouts Bob and Buck Willoughby Linsey W. A. Ballard, Jr Cecil Sneed Seminole G. H. Hendrix A. W. Bray Shawnee W. S. Bray Wanda Lee Smith Nadine Shirley Revel Beaty Laurell Anglin Sam Newrys Mary Elizabeth Rankin J. G. Riching Albert Jamar David Walters Chism Lorene Myers Mary Cummins Vanoss Irene Cuard Elmer Ward Wilma Jeanne Uel Cole Charles Wortman Jewel Kifer Maude Hewitt J. A. Lamb This Place Mildred Shahan Virgie Lee Eager Ethel Kifer Faye Sorrells Joe Hurley Sunshine Robert and Brad Watkins Onward Snodgrass Jimmy Doolittle R. H. Hagar I. J. Conner James Ford Leonard Ford Slyman Bryant Clarence Stevens Whetstone Nettie Stevens Bernie Littlefield Virgie Eater Branb Shahan West Pruitt Dave Davis Jessie Lee Berry Bettie Petterson Annie Rose Rube Petterson Horseshoe Ranch Hewitt Brother Nettles Kifer Williams Hubert Maness Horace Prince D. F. McCurry Colbert Auline Laughlin Bernice Anderson J. W. Morrison Scott Jones Ruby Virginia Wilson Mary Wilson Mildred Maness Henry Ingram Millard Anderson Rea Vaughn Gertie Laughlin Ray Denzil Richardson Scott Wilson Wilma Ruth Anderson Ava Nell Deaton Gileh Evans Helen Clara Richardson Ruby Evans Joe Graham Agnes Troxell Cashy Lamb Woodrow Wilson Muriel Wilson John Gann Gertie Lamb Qokemah B. F. Fox David, Morcan Dudley Russell Jood Mary Too Irma Mery Arvelia Russell F Fox Pleasant Hill Mr. Webbie Buster Den Wuster Anna Newell Wells Doris Pitts Lula Mae Griffith Lillie Mae Evans Patton Leon Smith Hart Dollve Ables Fitzhugh Shelby Standfield Mamie Mouser Ottis Webb Lester Pitts J. A. Shook Charley Dunn Helen Watson Connie Meek Beulah Berry Emmerson Franklin Dosson Elmore Patton

PrIZHUGH Sophomore Side Glances Stir Interest At School

The piece notes dull study habits and weather affecting mood as spring hints appear. It mentions student jokes about Cermak's death, plans for kite flying, debate teams, a fat stock show, and girls in red and blue dresses. Class President Harold Smith called a meeting but it ended without progress. Preaching at the Methodist church was held by Bro. Holland of Roff.

Prizhugh Cermak Harold Smith Methodist Church Bro. Holland Roff

Sunday School and Prayer Meeting Weather Delays

Rainy Sunday caused omissions of Sunday school and singing while prayer meeting progressed with Bro. Boucher delivering an engaging talk. Locals noted growing interest and several residents attended various gatherings including dances, weiner roasts, and weekend visits.

Bro Boucher Ada Sliger Yallie Mae Doyle Dryden Annie Mae Cecil Hobbs C. C. Beebe Malcolm Stegall Bill Reed Ruth McNineh Lela Mae Turner Ruth MecNineh Jasper Turner Wheelock Boots Jackson Virgie Boatright Ruth McNinch Sadie Dryden Mable Dryden Littlefield Oscar Dryden Annie Mae Hobbs Letha Carson Dimple Smith Mabel Dryden Robert Jolley Ballie Bowers Inez Lovelace Latta

Gaineses and friends visit Ada and Holdenville events

Mr and Mrs F Pr Gaines travel to Oklahoma City for business while Mrs Gaines attends a legislative session. Ada visitors include Mrs Lee Carney and others visiting the triplets at Ada Hospital. Frances Jones suffers a bruised leg from a fall and sponsored a successful literary society program with Mrs Duke and Miss Frances Jones.

T. L. Jones Lucy B. Hughes Biles Oklahoma City W. C. Hughes Pontotoc Lodge Orville Jones Woodrow Lambert Holdenville Jack Gaines Bill Derrick Everett Famers Myna_ Strickland Jess Holiday Lee Bray P. A. Pollack Ada F. Pr. Gaines Oklahoma Ciy Gaines Bud Blackburn E. T. Lardrith Colbert Homer Literary Society Duke Frances Jones

Hayes Fills Regular Appointment as Two Services Rain Out

The report notes Hayes filled his regular appointment Saturday night while the other two services were rained out. Those in Ada Saturday were not specified.

Hayes Ada

Community Notices and Local Visitor Events Report

Rainy Sunday causes cancellation of B Y P U service while Mr T G Roper remains leader and Arch Cosby handles special music. Local visits follow with numerous names and an upcoming Farm Women's club meeting and a spelling contest. School progress noted with prize incentives and frequent social visits highlighted amid community happenings.

T. G. Roper Arch Cosby Gus Luster Luther Ashley Gene Ashley Jack Vivian Critchfield John Lorene Shirley Fayette Mable Droke Elger Elena Roper Travera Cosby Gracie

Weekend sermons and school term closing notice

The message promotes Rev. Lewis Wood’s preaching schedule for next Saturday night and Sunday, mentions Elena Roper, and notes three weeks left in the term. It invites all to the singing convention at McGee next Sunday, promising a nice time.

Janie Lou Burch Genea Isaacs Bro. Smith Stratford E. C. Cavener Jay Isaacs Alta Light Billy Gene Rush Ada Ethel Stinnett Lane Vaness Elena Roper Lewis Wood McGee

Obituary for J. A. Sellers

Sunday morning March 5 the community mourns the death of Mr. J. A. Sellers age about 75 a devoted father and friend. He passed after a short illness and is survived by many relatives and friends. Beula Mae Stephens a niece writes a tribute of memory and loss.

J. A. Sellers Mr. Sellers Beula Mae Stephens

Commodity prices take upward trend in New York and Chicago

The March 7 report notes mixed market signals as commodity and foodstuff prices rise in places like New York and Chicago while some markets close and uncertainty lingers. Cattle hogs and butter turn higher. raw sugar and cotton gain. experts debate if this hints at inflation and a recovery.

New York Chicaco Chicago

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