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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1922
Page
5
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A small town records a quiet week with school closing Friday after an eight month term and a ciphering candy-filled morning. Mrs. Woods returns to Tulsa while the community hosts a ciphering match and the Women’s Missionary Society meets with refreshments.
A large crowd gathered at Walnut Grove on Wednesday for a debate on consolidated and rural schools. The affirmative speaker was Mr Blue of Walnut Grove and the negative speaker was Mr Watson. Also announced were upcoming preaching sessions next Saturday night and Sunday inviting all to attend.
A Friday singing drew a fine crowd followed by Brother Coffee's sermons Sunday and Sunday night. Veulah Meeks stayed with Fay and Corrine Bullock. Bud Owens visited Clyde Maeks Friday. Fannie Ferguson spent the weekend with I R Gilmore. Bessie Fowler visited Effie Campbell Sunday. Donald Faulkenberry and Jess Golden stayed with Ewing and Frank Williams Saturday. O L Faulkenberry and John Norton visited W C Faulkenberry Sunday. Little Lizzie Bullock remains ill. Big Eye.
The county page notes a rainy night on the 24th improving wheat and oats. Sunday school attendance is strong. Willie Lapdrit’s family visit to Robert Teel’s home is recorded, and Miss Jennie Martin of Shawnee visited Miss Pearlie Allen. W. T. King of Eubanks was also visiting.
Weather brought light rain and small turnouts at Saturday services. Mrs. Monroe Summers visited Mrs. Burris. L D Haskins and Mamie spent time with Mrs Wood. Families shared visits. George Dean and J J Burris traveled to Ada. Monroe Summers recovered enough to attend church. Bro Sutton preaches Saturdays Sundays Tuesdays and Thursdays. community urged to attend.
Miss Pet Watts cannot teach this week and did not return from Stratford. Mrs. Paul Sturdevant can teach again. Commodore Sutherland visited his parents Saturday and Sunday. Prof. C. W. White judged a debate at Ross Tuesday night between Ada Normal and Roff High School. Reading and oration contests set for Friday night March 31st. Mrs. Calvin Morrison arrived to visit. Mrs. C. C. Woods is very ill. High school auditorium program last Friday was well received. Mrs. Henson and Miss Bessie Cade returned home to Francis after visiting Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Coffee.
Local farmers busy with corn planting while school closed last Friday and plans for next term at New Beth el arise. Births, illnesses, visits, and social events frame a tight-knit Union Hill community with a nod toward school consolidation and upcoming matches at Jones Chapel.
Nearly all patrons attended the Lula district school meeting. Aunt Salina Walden’s youngest daughter was buried there Monday. A singing by Mr. and Mrs. Blevens Sunday night drew a large crowd. Mrs. Will Bryan is listed as sick.
Richard Flowers shows improvement from pneumonia. Social visits include the Sibleys, Blevens, Coleman, and Gray families. Fay Blevens absent for eye issues. Oakmanacic events include a pie supper to benefit the Oakman Athletic Association and a large school election vote. Frisco reports church attendance down due to weather. A long letter from B. V. Hampton extols useful labor and farmer organization to stabilize prices, urging Pentotoc county farmers to unite.
Mrs. Elva Duvall of Ada praised the girls club during her school visit and plans to meet the girls Friday. Several students were ill or absent, with corn and potato planting cited as absences. Local social notes mention visits, singing, and play lists, plus requests to print the song Titanic.
The News announces Albert Chamberlain as a Democratic primary candidate for Pontotoc County Treasurer. Raised in the county, he has merchant, Swift and Co, Humble Oil, and Farmers Exchange bookkeeping experience. He invites scrutiny of his character and abilities and plans a clean campaign based on merit.
Last Tuesday evening the Farmers Union held an open meeting at Ahloso school house. A large crowd attended as school children performed songs and recitations. Mr. T. Z. Summers of Lovelady gave a lecture on parental duties to community and children, which was well received. He outlined union work and welcomed a new member into the Ahloso unit.
Heavy rainfall in recent days, especially Wednesday, accelerates field work and helps set the season in Pontotoc county. Farmers report quicker plowing planting and soil preparation as wet ground conditions improve.
The Center school district held its annual meeting with the largest turnout in years signaling strong support for better schools. Mrs. Taylor left the school board. Mr. Taylor was elected clerk by a large majority and is expected to perform the duties well.
A New Yorker invention combines an electric heater with toasting capability, offering a compact appliance that could heat rooms while browning bread. The device integrates heating elements and toasting racks in a single unit, aiming to simplify kitchens and small living spaces.
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