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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1929
Page
5
Rural families share visits across Vaness Colbert Union Hill and Ada. Frequent gatherings include school program Friday and Sunday visits to relatives, with notes on illnesses and a Sunday singing event drawing attendees.
Weather has slowed farm work in the Happyland community. A pie supper is planned for Friday night March 22 to meet the last piano payment. Sunday school drew a crowd and will be regular. invites extend to all. Local residents visit and host families in weekend gatherings.
The community praises sunny weather with crops near planting. Local social notes detail visits among residents in Ada, Union Hill, Stonewall, and surrounding areas, including church events, school activities, a lit society, and a forthcoming basketball tournament.
Despite rain and bad weather farmers prepare to plant corn while schools report good progress and high attendance.
T B Irick passed through Roff en route to Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Pinnick spent the weekend in Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs Sherman Crank announce a baby girl born Monday March 11. Mr and Mrs N C Bowen and children visited Sasakwa at Mrs Bowen's parents home, Mr and Mrs Wood. T T Strong and family shopped in Ada after Sloan Reese conducted business there Monday. A E Kile attended the Fat Stock Show in Ft Worth on Tuesday. Mrs T H Smith of Bowlegs visited Ada this week. Mrs A F Bickel visited Ada on Monday. Miss Cleo Clark, University of Norman student, weekend with parents Ralph and Mrs Clark. Delman Scott Forest Welch Amon Cathey and Dewey Etchie Son traveled to Ft Worth Wednesday.
Atlanta March 18 Warden John W Snook resigns effective April 1 citing protest over the alleged planting of Justice Department agents in the Atlanta federal penitentiary He announced the move after a Justice Department disclosure stating he was given 30 days to resign due to utter lack of administrative ability The report notes two incidents involving agents at the prison and gives background on Snook career and leadership roles.
Senators Elmer Thomas and W. B. Pine of Oklahoma recommend Hubert L. Bolen of Oklahoma City for the U S mediation board. Bolen, a Democrat, was revenue collector in Oklahoma and is now an income tax attorney. A Texas vacancy resulted from the senate not confirming Pat Neff. labor leaders backed Bolen. Former Texas governor Colquitt is also proposed for the post.
Classified ad note highlights value deals and smart buys promising strong returns on investment with clear cost savings and practical purchasing guidance for readers seeking financial efficiency.
East Central placed third in the state wrestling meet at Weatherford with 21 points, narrowly missing first and second. Red Floyd led the squad with six falls and two decisions in eight starts, while Jake Ashley ended his collegiate career with a win over Wilkerson of Oklahoma City. Coach Polly Wallace calls the season a success, noting three victories, two losses and one tie in league play and strong development under two years of work.
The Oklahoma House moved 135 bills to third reading and consideration on general order. Speaker D. A. Stovall of Choctaw county led a blanket motion allowing amendments when called up, while none would go through committees.
Senator Pine reports federal building funds for Oklahoma cities, with Congress authorizing 248 million dollars and Ada set to receive 95 002 thousand, as the treasury department develops plans and readies work for start. The letter outlines rapid progress once funds are allocated.
Enrollment estimates from East Central College predict a net gain of about 125 students in the last quarter as students enroll for the fourth period. The college already posted a 117 student net gain in the previous year quarter, and many new students plan to attend summer term for a full semester.
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