College music member heads to Tulsa for opera season
Miss Margaret Crumley of the college music department has gone to Tulsa where she will attend the grand opera season which opens tonight. Glenn Walters injured in an automobile accident in Holdenville is recovering rapidly in an Oklahoma City hospital. Dr. J. R. Craig returned from Batesville Arkansas after a visit with his father and a short vacation in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Crumley
College
Tulsa
Glenn Walters
Holdenville
Oklahoma City
J. R. Craig
Batesville
Ark
Poultry Official Visits Ada for Pontotoc School Dates
H G Ware extension poultry man from A M College met Ada county agents Mrs Morgan and Mr Hill and set dates for a poultry judging school in Pontotoc county on July 23 and 24 for junior and adult 4-H clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Ware
A. & M. College
Ada
Mrs Daisy M Frazier Visits Ada for County Clubs
Assistant state agent Mrs Daisy M Frazier will arrive in Ada tonight to meet with county home demonstration agent Mrs Jessie Morgan and attend junior and adult clubs during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy M. Frazier
Ada
Jessie Morgan
Upton Visits Ada Residents During Portales Trip
W. G. Upton of Portales New Mexico traveled to Ada yesterday to visit friends Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Medroy and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Upton
Portales, N. M
Ada
F. D. Medroy
Wayne Roberts
Youth Thrown From Car Injured In Frisco Mishap
Thomas Hoggett a 13 year old of Frisco is hospitalized after an auto crash in Frisco. He was thrown from the vehicle and sustained a broken arm. The incident occurred yesterday. Cotton seed advertisement notes higher yields and profits with prices listed for bulk purchases. Mor ton Lathaway Okmulgee Okla. 3-27-d4iw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hoggett
Frisco
Breco Hospital
Hoggett
Morton &Lathaway
Okmuigee
Okla
Miss Maud Pitt Returns to Van Alstyne From Texas Visit
Miss Maud Pitt, guest of her brother Claude Pitt and Mrs Pitt at 924 South Johnson, has returned to her home in Van Alstyne Texas after a few weeks’ visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Pitt
Claude Phl
McCarty Boy Improves After Illness at East Ninth
W B McCarty the young son of Mr and Mrs Tom McCarty living at 918 East Ninth street is reported to be much improved today after a period of serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. McCarty
Tom McCarty
East Ninth Street
Mrs Bicknell Visiting Patterson Family for Weekend
Mrs. Robert Bicknell of Wetum ka has been a guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Patterson at 512 West Main. Mr. Bicknell joined yesterday and will remain as a visitor in the Patterson home for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bicknell
Wetumka
W. H. Patterson
West Main
Bicknell
Patterson
Stratford Woman Visits Ada Relatives and Friends
Mrs. Charles Goodwin of Stratford spent yesterday in Ada visiting relatives and shopping. Joe Swann returned from Henryetta where he and Mrs. Swann were called by the illness of Mrs. Swann's young brother. Miss Stella Belle Young left today for Stonewall to visit her parents over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Goodwin
Stratford
Ada
Joe Swann
Uenryetta
Mrs. Swann
Stella Belle Young
Stonewall
Miss Lois Furlong Visits Parents Over Weekend
Miss Lois Furlong of the Sigma Sigma Sigma house went to Stonewall to visit her parents for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Furlong
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Stonewall
Seminole Schools Welcome New Grade Teachers Beatrice Vaughn Es telle Cornell
Miss Beatrice Vaughn and Miss Es telle Cornell have accepted positions in the intermediate and primary grades in Seminole City Schools. Both have been students at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Vaughn
Estelle Cornell
Seminole City
Mrs Margaretta Netzel Tours Ada on Way to Wapanucka
Principal Margaretta Netzel of Grandfield High School traveled through Ada this morning en route to Wapanucka to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Alex Black, former residents of the area, for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaretta Netzel
Grandfield
Ada
Wapanucka
Alex Black
Former East Central Student Visits Ada by Hugh Woods
Hugh Woods, employed in Seminole, was in Ada this week visiting friends. Woods is a former East Central student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Woods
Seminole
Ada
Mr. Woods
East Central
Miss Emily Anderson Visits Father in Town
Miss Emily Anderson to spend the weekend with her father Joseph Anderson at 400 East Fourteenth Street. She is employed in the Pauls Valley schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Anderson
Joseph Anderson
East Fourteenth Street
Miss Anderson
Pauls Valley
Mrs Burton and family leave for Sulphur visit
Mrs N S Burton travels with her daughter Miss Nelson Jean and Mrs E W Hughes to Sulphur to visit friends and relatives this morning.
Kerrs Visit Ada Guests Of Local Families
Mr and Mrs Travis Kerr of Shreveport Louisiana are visiting Ada as guests of their parents Mr and Mrs W S Kerr at 631 West Twelfth Street and Mr and Mrs Virgil Hale at 129 North Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Kerr
Shreveport
Ada
W. S. Kerr
West Twelfth Street
Virgil Hale
North Hope
McNair's Condition Updates From St. Louis Hospital
I McNair receiving treatment in Frisco hospital St. Louis reported not to be doing well. Mrs McNair left yesterday to be at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. McNair
Frisco Hospital
St. Louis
Mrs. McNair
Ada Visitor Friendly To Old Timers
W R Brandon, longtime Ada resident, returned Saturday to greet friends. He and wife Mrs Brandon now run a Fort Worth drug store but maintain strong ties to Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Brandon
Ada
Mrs. Brandon
Fort Worth
Mrs Haynes and Mrs Meaders Return From Mission Trip
Mrs R. E. Haynes and Mrs F. W. Meaders returned home after attending the Women's Missionary Council of the Methodist Church South in Washington D C. They also visited New York and other eastern points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Haynes
F. W. Meaders
Washington, D. C
Women’s Missionary Council of the Methodist Church South
New York
East
Oklahoma City Visitor Attends Senate Chamber Proceedings
Clarde V. Thompson visited Oklahoma City on Friday and attended the senate chamber proceedings, observing the legislative session in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarde V. Thompson
Oklahoma City
Senate
Laseman Travels to Mc Alester for Several Days
C. J. Laseman left for Mc Alester this morning to conduct business there for the coming days. Hicks Avery Smith Jr. is slowly improving after an appendectomy. his parents are Hicks and Mrs. Smith, and he remains in a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Laseman
McAlester
Little Hicks Avery Smith
Mrs. Hicks Smith
Stokes Guests of Burris Family at East Fifteenth
Mr and Mrs Galen Stokes visit Mrs Stokes parents Mr and Mrs George Burris residing at 831 East Fifteenth Street. The social note highlights a family gathering and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galen Stokes
Stokes
Mrs
George Burris
East Fifteenth Street
Miss Geneva Olds Hosts Weekend Visit Near Okmulgee
Miss Geneva Olds, a teacher near Okmulgee, spent the weekend with her sister Miss Blanche Olds who is attending college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Olds
Okmulgee
Blanche Olds
Shawnee businessman visits Ada on Monday
Wes Caughron from Shawnee, connected with Gypsy Oil Company Geological department, spent a business visit in Ada on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Caughron
Shawnee
Ada
Caughron
The
Gypsy Oil Company
Hope woman attends Ouachita East Central debate in Ada
Miss Annie Allen of Hope Arkansas attended the Ada debate between Ouachita college and East Central. Mrs Edith Evans returned to her Calvin home after attending to business and visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Allen
Hope, Ark
Ada
Ouachita College
East Central
Edith Evans
Calvin
Stratford man visiting Ada to see brothers
Tom Ed Strickland of Stratford is in Ada today visiting his brothers John and Gus Strickland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ed Strickland
Stratford
Ada
Brothers
John and
Gus Strickland
Birth of Arthur Carl Davis at 422 South Townsend
Mr and Mrs A H Davis announce the birth of a seven and a half pound son this morning naming him Arthur Carl at their home at 422 South Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Davis
South Townsend
Arthur Carl
Allen Prepares for Big County Literary Meet
The county literary meet will be held in Allen on Friday April 12 with at least a thousand visitors. Allen has hosted before but now treats the town as a running city for the day as every rural and city school in the county attends. Merchants are urged to welcome visitors and publicize their businesses while the women plan a free dinner for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Democrat
Allen
Rend
The
Democrat
Charles Schweikhardt
Schweikhardt
Oklahoma Senate Probe Reveals No Offer Alleged in Vote
Testimony shows Ed M. Semans did not imply ¥ anything of value to Sen. John Rice to influence Johnston impeachment vote. Senators deny any improper approach. Pullen missing with possible attachment looming as hearing continues in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Mar
Ed M. Semans
John Rice
el Reno
Semans
Rice
Johnston
Senate
L. A. Chambers
Grover Thomas
Cordell
Jess Pullen
Pullen
Bill Holloway
Senator Gulager
Chambers
Senator Rice
Lemans
Senator Anglin
Anglin
Wade Loofbourrow
Henry S. Johnston
Senator Thomas
Holloway Denies Parole Extension for Greer County Man
Oklahoma Governor Holloway announced that no further clemency will be granted to W. J. Radney, a Greer County farmer convicted in 1924 of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years. After prior stays and extensions, the last parole extension expired, and Radney faces arrest and return to the state penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Mar
W. J. Radney
Greer County
Holloway
Radney
Criminal Court of Appeals
Johnston
Momday
Rodney
State Penitentiary
Engineer Injured in Collision on Oklahoma City Line
Henry L. Wells, a Oklahoma City engineer on the Oklahoma City Ada Atoka railroad, was painfully injured when the front end of an engine was damaged in a collision here last night. No coal cars were upset, and Wells was not seriously hurt. The wreck occurred on the main line as the work engine crew plunged into the other cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Wells
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City- Ada-Atoka
Wells
Greatest returns for the amount invested
Classifieds note strong value opportunities for readers seeking high returns on modest investments. Ads highlight affordable options and practical guidance for smart spending and value purchases.
Senate probes bribe claims in Johnston removal case
The Oklahoma Senate heard testimony on alleged offers to sway votes in Governor Johnston s removal. Ed Lemans denied bribes but spoke of a 150 million road bond and discussions about a 15 million melon. Senators Rice Pullen Reed and witnesses described possible political incentives and party benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Mar
Senate Today
John L. Rice
Henry
Johnston
Rice
Senate
Ed Lemans
Jess Pullen
Ed Reed
Elk City
Lemans
Reed
L. A. Chambers
E. Renotar
Chambers
Semans
Democratic Party
Tom Anglin
Senator Rice
Senator Gulager
Gulager
Mac Q. Williamson
Ricé
Holloway to Name Real Commission in Oklahoma
Governor Holloway said he will appoint a new highway commission if a senate bill creating a three member body passes. He backed a possible 150 million bond issue for highways and stated he will not consider any applicant for a place when he makes appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Holloway
Senate
OL OPERATIONS IN GOAL COUNTY
Oil activity in Coalgate area with I T I O drilling at 6765 No 1A Cook. Galbraath group west of Coalgate drills 3400 feet. Whitney No 1 Patton 35 1 3 and Wilcox sand tests in 11 2 8. Colden well 6 2 8 shows potential, though current hole dry and water cased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalgate
Cook
United States
Galbraath Et al
Whitney
Patton
E. W. Whitney
C. N. Russell
Wilcox
W. E. McCraw
Clarita
Center Pirates Set New Record in County and College Invites
Center High School’s Pirates won both county and East Central invitation basketball titles with only one defeat. Team stars Old Mellroy Huddleston and Henry earned county and district first team honors while three guards helped secure victories from Colbert Vanoss Lula and Bowlegs. Louisville Derby owners introduce nine women nominees changing odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Old
Henry
Huddleston
Mellroy
E. E. Bristow
Grindstaff
Pirates
Vanoss
Roy Dame
Elwyin Old
Bill Huddleston
Lloyd McElroy
Lee Henry
Lester McEllroy
Millard Chashier
Austell Horton
Colbert
New Bethel
Bowlegs
Florence Chapel
Pharoah
Lester Mellroy
Elwyn Old
Robert Bennett
Charley Page Rye
Final report on cotton ginning and smuggling raid
A government raid on a rum schooner ended with the Iunalone’s crew fleeing in boats. The Dexter fired a final warning before sinking the vessel. Survivors were picked up by the Dexter and Walcott, and a negro seaman who drowned was recovered and placed aboard the Walcott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Forward
Dexter
Frank Paul
Walcott
Suspected Ram Runner Sunk Off Louisiana Coast
Coast guard cutters Dexter and Walcott captured the crew of the British schooner Imalone after shelling her when the unidentified master refused to submit to a search. One dead crew member reported. the vessel sunk off Marsh Island amid ongoing liquor smuggling claims. Admiral Billard confirmed naval jurisdiction over the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Dexter
Walcott
Mississippi
Louisiana
Coast Guard
Coast
New England
Ixty Deep
Marsh Island
F. C. Billard
Washington
United States
Biffard
Madill Coach Dickerson named Ada high school leader
Ada school officials announce Guy B. Dickerson long time Madill high school athletic coach and recent principal will become Ada public schools athletic director and Ada high school coach replacing Albert Hacker. Dickerson, now pursuing a master's at Peabody Nashville, held a stellar record at Madill and played at Southeastern Durant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Guy B. Dickerson
Madill
Albert Hacker
Cox
Ada Public Schools
Board of Education
Dickerson
Peabody Teachers College
Nashville Tenn
Durant
Southeastern
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Texas
Carlisle
Geologists 10 Here April Twelfth
The geological conference comes to the Ada area April 12 to 14 with about 100 visitors. Dr. Gould of the geological survey coordinated plans sent to Harry E. Morris. Events include a dinner hosted by civic clubs on Friday April 12 and field activities in Bromide, Tishomingo, Durant, and the Arbuckle mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Morris
Gould
Geological Survey
Mrs. Jennie Clark Dies at 68 in Ada Area
Mrs. Jennie Clark aged 68 wife of J H Clark died Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock at a local hospital after treatment. The body was taken to Tupelo the family home where funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o clock by Rev J W Dunn pastor of the Church of Christ of Ada. Interment will follow in the cemetery at that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ke
Jennie Clark
J. H. Clark
Tupelo
J. W. Dunn
Church of Christ of Ada
Davis M. S. Davis of Stroud Dies at 67
Mrs. Davis M. S. Davis aged 67 of Stroud died today in a local hospital at 11 39 funeral arrangements delayed awaiting relatives. Interment expected at Center Cemetery. Deceased formerly lived in this county before moving to Stroud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis M. S. Davis
Stroud
Center Cemetery
Verna Mae Loman Dies At Two In Pecan Grove
Verna Mae Loman, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Loman of Pecan Grove community, died Wednesday evening at 10 o clock. Funeral services were set for this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Mae
W. J. Loman
Pecan Grove
Mrs Clyde Turner Dies at 39 After Illness
Mrs Bessie Turner wife of Clyde Turner died Friday evening at 9 50 at the family home Funeral services were held Sunday at Asbury Methodist church at 2 30 with Rev Boffers officiating Interment was in Rosedale cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde. Turner
Bessie Turner
Clyde Turner
Asbury Methodist Church
Boffers
Rosedale Cemetery
Mrs. Annie Walker Dies at 41 Former Pontotoc Sheriff’s Wife
Mrs. Annie Walker 41 wife of W. B. Walker former Pontotoc County sheriff died Saturday morning in a local hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 30 Sunday at the family home 610 West 12th street with Rev W H Nettles presiding. Interment at Lightning Ridge Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Walker
W. B. Walker
Pontotoc County
West 12Th Street
W. H. Nettles
Lightning Ridge Cemetery
Obituary for Mrs. O. M. West from Merkel area
Mrs. O. M. West born January 8 1846 died March 25 1929 leaves one daughter Mrs. Claude Bond of Ada and four sons L. A. West Merkel G. F. West Trent E. S. West Sapulpa Neil West Texas and many grandchildren Funeral services at home 801 West Sixth Street Tuesday at 2 PM with Rev. C. C. Morris and Rev. Dunn in charge of the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes. O. M. West
O. M. West
C. C. West
Claude Bond
Ada
L. A. West
Merkel
Tex
G. F. West
Trent, Tex
E. S. West
Sapulpa
Okla
Neil West
Texas
West Sixth Street
C. C. Morris
Rev
Dunn
Portland man Tomas H. Blankenship Dies at 82
Tomas H. Blankenship aged 82 died Saturday afternoon at his Portland Park home. The funeral was Sunday at Rosedale cemetery with Rev. A N Averytt of the First Methodist church officiating and the body laid to rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Blankenship
Tomas H. Blankenship
Portland Park
Rosedale Cemetery
A. N. Averytt
First Methodist Church
Woodville Youth Ocey Fern Jones Dies at 19
Ocey Fern Jones 19 daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Jones of Woodville died Sunday at 5 pm in a local hospital after treatment. The body was taken to Woodville for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocey Fern
J. M. Jones
Woodville
Beautification Under Way for Ada Court House Square
A city beautification program for the Ada court house square is underway. Trees shrubs evergreens and flowers are being planted aided by abundant water supply and the American Legion with county commissioners. The site will become a beauty spot in a few years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Square
Ada
Court Nouse
American Legion
Blease Confronted With Evidence In Patronage Probe
Senate pat2 on patronage hears W F Brown of Charleston testify that Senator Blease gave 500 to Tolbert’s campaign and as governor pardoned two Tolbert cousins including a North Charleston postmaster. Brown recounted Tolbert claiming Blease sought federal district attorney and liberal contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blease
Washington
Mar
South Carolina
Joseph W. Tolbert
Tolbert
Senate
W. F. Brown
Charleston
Sl. C
Brown
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E. L. Swikard
A Vaughan
A. C. van Winkle
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