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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1925
Page
9
The editors column congratulates Miss Iva Spain of McCall’s Chapel for winning the county spelling match and hopes she will win the state title. The piece also notes farm contest entry blanks issued with a May 15 deadline and excitement over potential extensive entries in cotton corn grain sorghums and cucumbers.
A Union Hill correspondent reports on local spelling rounds with emphasis on accuracy in everyday word use. The piece highlights how practice improves spelling and writing, framing the activity as a community benefit through steady participation.
The writer explains Lula area players were credited in Friday's Daily for the tournament but the Weekly News ran only the final Sunday Daily story due to space. The editor insists there was no favoritism and that all county schools receive equal interest.
The Ada office is described as a hatchery of protesting chicks as carriers and customers push for easier transport. The piece highlights concerns about long distance shipping of infant contexts and the increasing burden on postal services.
The author notes a likely good county fruit crop if no more freezes occur. Peaches will be thinner than last year but larger on the trees, while apricots and plums show promise with early blooms and small fruit forming.
In the county track and literary meet a second place winner from Center was omitted in the rush of finalizing results. If the name is submitted, it will be published.
Obituary notices report the death of five year old Helen Roff daughter of Mr and Mrs Alt Smith buried after services. Other items note deaths Mrs Gaither of Hickory and Mr Shaman of nearby town. Local visits include Mr Walter Morgan and baby in Mill Creek with the Thomases and Mrs Pat Straughan in Mill Creek. School and county events fill the week with teachers and pupils at Alien for the county meet and high school seniors hosting a Saint Patrick’s party.
Francis S A Sampson plans a private garage at home and Cedar Grove school district contemplates a new modern building. Farmers busy with crops, recent literary meet in Allen, Oklahoma Pipe Line Co refinishes grounds, Frisco crew works on dry house, oil well in section 19 5 7 is depleted.
Prof. E. C. Sanborn of the A and M college believes grasshoppers will be fewer in Oklahoma this year than last. He cites lower egg survival over winter as the reason for a smaller insect population.
A proposal offers cash prizes for superior crop production. Winners gain ahead financially and showcase better yields. The test compares different cultivation ideas, with no cost to participate and potential significant earnings for strivers.
Ballard faces trial for allegedly refusing medicine for a child who died. The April schedule sets a criminal term starting April 6 with 30 criminal cases, a civil term April 13 for 24 suits, and an appeal docket with about 50 matters. Seymour Watkins also faces charges regarding care of a minor.
The column notes no oil at the current site and calls street talk of a new railroad to Francis uncertain. Little town improvement is seen but future building is anticipated. Cotton acreage across the county is expected to rise from last year. H F Johnson and Bob Lucas attended Allen on Monday to serve on the county court jury and reported Cal discharged them upon return that evening.
Supt A Floyd notes strong interest in the Allen county spelling match with pupils from various schools. Miss Iva Spain of McCalls Chapel about 13 wins and will represent the county in the May state contest at Oklahoma City funded by Ada News. Miss Pauline Sloan of Roff is runner up and would go if Spain cannot attend.
George Smith, a Canal Zone bound soldier from Pontotoc County, writes that weekly News visits are greatly enjoyed and feel like receiving a letter from home.
A conference committee approved amendments to the automobile registration bill in Oklahoma. It sets taxes at 12.50 on a 500 valuation and 1.50 per 100 over 500 with a 20 percent annual license reduction for three years and a minimum tax of 8. Tax proceeds allocate 40 percent to highway construction, 60 percent to county funds, with 15 percent of city owned car taxes to the city street fund. Motor trucks taxed by capacity. Counties may choose gas tax use for bonds or highways.
Will Lawrence elder of two Muskogee Oklahoma brothers charged with murder in the February 5 killing of Phoenix policeman Dave Burch goes to trial in superior court. The judge ordered severance so Babe Lawrence will face trial after his brother.
The article notes that more than 100 million cords of wood are cut yearly from American forests for fuel. It highlights scale of logging and its impact on regional wood supply.
Mrs. Josephine Wardlow, 68, died Wednesday evening at 11 30 at her home 118 East Sixteenth Funeral services were held at the residence this afternoon at 2 50 conducted by Rev T Blackburn. Interment in the old cemetery.
Naomi Etchison 34 daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Etchison 422 East Ninth street died Monday evening about 9 30 at a local hospital after pneumonia and an operation for appendicitis The parents await the arrival of a daughter before taking the body to Durant for burial probably Friday
Ace Edmonson, said to be Lula's arch enemy, was remanded to jail to await district court trial on two arson charges for a store and barn fire in Pontotoc county last summer. Bonds set at 3000 and 2000 dollars. lorerny charge dismissed. arrested after officers took him into custody in Olton New Mexico.
Advanced original spring colors for women's dress appear along the Riviera, notably oatmeal and fresh leaf green. These two shades dominate early spring wardrobes seen in Monte Carlo and Nice, used separately and together, with some junior suiting featuring trim in rich cream tones.
The 67 year old King Gustav of Sweden and his partner reach the doubles final, though lose in five sets to two. Spectators applaud his speed and steady play as he remains a crowd favorite during the open amateur handicap championship in Stockholm.
The criminal case against Charlie Deaver suspended commissioner of finance tied to a $15 000 audit dispute with Municipal Accountant John Rogers will be postponed to Friday. Eight state witnesses were subpoenaed yesterday by George Burris but rescheduled. The delay follows an agreement between the county attorney and defense counsel Robert Wimbish. Other defendants O J Davidson Claude Henson and J A Duncan may face preliminary before Crawford.
State insurance agents help launch a fire prevention program as Haynes Hardware showcases a window illustrating proper and improper trash container maintenance to educate shoppers on safe storage and disposal practices.
The county hosts revelers as spring fever drives day and evening traffic. Vehicles of all kinds ferry picnic parties to popular streams with fishing gear and camp gear in use. Campfires and discarded papers mark outdoor feasts while service stations prep for first trips of the year.
The Baltimore conference of the Methodist Episcopal church south rejected unification with the northern church 141 to 137, in Washington on March 25.
Ada Cotton Oil Mill promotes cottonseed hulls as inexpensive roughage with protein comparable to prairie hay. The feed is easily mixed with grains, cleansed through shaking and husking, and sold at about 40 cents per 100 pounds retail.
Oklahoma City March 19 Special — health department figures show influenza caused more than half of February sickness as 2648 of 5140 reported cases statewide. Muskogee County led with 248 cases. Oklahoma County reported 60. Pneumonia followed influenza with 860 cases. scarlet fever 155. diphtheria 104. typhoid 59. malaria 42. chickenpox 192. rabies 21 reported deaths not listed.
Sufferers of skin diseases are offered Hoopers Tetter Rem with a money back guarantee. The stainless liquid germicide treats eczema tetter itch ringworm pimples salt rheum dandruff cracked hands poison ivy and other skin issues. Available in 75 cents and 1.50 dollars from Eucaline Medicine Co. Dallas Texas, at druggists or by mail.
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