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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1933

Page

8

Ada Visits and Small Health News From The Redays Daily

Bufford Merritt of Hoff visited friends and handled business in Ada today. Mrs Manual Merritt and daughter of Roff called on friends in Ada Wednesday. Miss Florence Standridge of Vaness spent Wednesday in Ada visiting. Taylor of Wapanucka had an appendicitis operation at Ada hospital this morning. Mrs Taylor remains in Ada to stay with her husband during illness. She is staying with a brother B Ream of this city.

Bufford Merritt of Hoff Businese Ada Manual Merritt Roff Florence Standridge Vaness X. Taylor Wapanucka Ada Hospital

750-Pound Bay Mate Sought in Ada Reward

Thompson Book Store Ada Oklahoma offers a reward for the return of a 750 pound 43 year old bay mate. A. Gay Jr. now recovering from pneumonia according to attending physicians.

Thompson Book Store Ada Oklah C. A. Gay Jr

Ada Social News Incomplete Read

Marvin Smith convalesces from a broken leg at work last week. Mrs. Smith returns from Tonkawa with an ailing mother. Fred Richardson of Stonewall visited Ada for business. Miss Mattie Moore and Lottie Whitlock shopped in Ada yesterday. Grace Rushing Moore of Oklahoma City spent the week visiting Ada friends. Mrs. Moore formerly taught at Ada High School.

Priday Marvin Smith Mrs. Smith Tonkawa Fred Richardson Stonewall Ada Mattie Moore Mises Lottie Whitlock Allen Grace Rushing Moore Oklahoma City More Ada High School

Walter Wray Returns to Ada to Enter Local Auto Trade

Walter Wray is in Detroit this week and plans to reside in Ada again. He has lived in Oklahoma City during the past year and will soon enter the automobile business in Ada.

Walter Wray Detroit Michigan Ness Wray Ada Oklahoma City

Vircll Mediock Takes Summer Position at Hope Drug

Vircll Mediock an instructor in the Rebee schools this year will work at Hope Drug store for the summer months.

Vircll Mediock Rebee Hope Drug Store

Mr and Mrs Eugene Hatcher Visit Ada and Chickasha

Mr and Mrs Eugene Hatcher of Stonewall visited relatives in Ada on Friday before traveling to Chickasha for a weekend visit with other relatives.

Prom “Anday's Daily Eugene Hatcher Stonewall Ada Chickasha

Fort Cobb Schools Closed After Ted Sherman Absence

Fort Cobb high school teachers and staff faced closures Friday as arrangements were made for Ted Sherman a Fort Cobb teacher to arrive in Ada this weekend.

Ted Sherman Fort Cobb High School Ada Fort Cobb

Local Families Attend Weekend in Arkansas and Tennessee

Mr and Mrs Emmerson and daughter of the Francis community are in Nashville Arkansas this weekend on business. Mr and Mrs Hiram J Collins announce the birth of a daughter Barbara Jann on Friday April 28 1535. Mrs Collins was formerly Miss Marguerite Long. Mr and Mrs Raymond RK Green left today for Memphis Tennessee on a wedding trip. Mrs Green was formerly Miss Mary Elois Green before her wedding of this morning.

Emmerson Francis Nashville, Ark Hiram J. Collins West Twenty-third Barbara Jann Raymond Rk. Green Memphis Tenn

March Vital Statistics Record Shows Births Outpacing Deaths

In March the county records 50 births and 29 deaths, reflecting a higher number of births than deaths for the period. The report highlights a net population increase based on the latest vital statistics.

Ardmore couple Wed at First Baptist Church

Dr Cr C Morris officiated at a 3 p m Sunday ceremony for Paul Mathieson and Cecil Harber both of Ardmore. The wedding used a ring servicer and was solemnized at the parsonage Fifteenth and Rennie. The couple will reside in Ardmore where Mathieson works for Southwestern Bell Telephone.

Cr. C. Morris First Baptist Church Paul Mathieson Cecil Harber Ardmore Morris Fifteenth Rennie Mathieson Southwestern Bell Telephone Company

Ada area notes include school changes and new West Point appointees

In Ada district notes several residents are mentioned: Pauline Givens completes her teaching term at Wister school and visits Ada before heading to Ross to summer with her parents. Vesta Meharg and her mother visit Ada. Novella Gibson shops in Ada. Jack Warren, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Warren, receives a West Point appointment, along with Floyd Holcomb, son of Mr. and Mrs. KR Holcomb, who also receives an appointment and has been in Washington since inauguration ceremonies. Examinations for candidates will be announced later.

Pauline Givens Wister School Ada Wekend Ross West Point Jack Warren Jesse Warren East Twelfth Floyd Holcomb KR. L. Holcomb East Fourteenth Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture

Vircil Milner Visits Ada for Morning Business

Vircil Milner of Allen attended to business in Ada this morning, handling matters and meeting local contacts.

Vircil Milner Allen Ada

Ada visitor reports from Co D Knighten in town

Mr and Mrs Claude Proctor announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday April 29 1955 Grace Hyder has completed a term of school in the community this week

Claude Proctor Grace Hyder

St. Louis and Oklahoma Return to Ada for Visit

St. Louis and Oklahoma headed back to Ada yesterday to spend several weeks with her parents, resuming family time after a busy period.

St. Louis Oklahoma Ada

Harrells Return from Dallas After Father’s Stroke

Mr and Mrs Lowery H Harrell returned to Ada from Dallas where they visited Reverend T B Harrell who suffered a paralytic stroke last week. He is at Baylor hospital receiving treatment.

Lowery H. Harrell Ada Dallas Texas T. B. Harrell Reverend Harrell Baylor Hospital

Miss Elma Tyson Undergoes Operation at Ada Hospital

Miss Elma Tyson from Summers Chapel underwent a surgical operation today at Ada hospital.

Ada Visitors and Oklahoma City Trips Highlight Week

Judge Claude V Thompson visited Oklahoma City to see his wife who stays with her mother for a month. Spurgeon Soloman and Morton Phillips of Vanoss were guests of the Kiwanis club in Ada yesterday. S D Low a Smith Hughes teacher from Vanoss visited Ada Monday. Miss Jennie Hall Fowler visited friends in Ada yesterday before returning to Tupelo. She has spent winter and early spring in Oklahoma City with her brother R W Fowler family.

Claude V. Thompson Oklahoma City Spurgeon Soloman Morton Phillips Vanoss Ada Kiwanis Club S. D. Low Smith-Hughes Jennie Hall Fowler Tupelo R. W. Fowler

Looneys Visit Horace Mann Family Friend

Mr and Mrs Joseph C Looney and their children were guests early this week of Miss Rosine Fink a Horace Mann faculty member and of Dr and Mrs A Linscheid.

Joseph C. Looney

Mrs. Spangler and Kay Guests of Allen Family

Mrs. T. R. Spangler and Mrs. C. P. Kay with daughter Jo Ann of Pauls Valley were guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. Harrel Allen at 215 East Fifteenth. Mrs. Kay is Mrs. Allen’s sister.

T. R. Spangler C. P. Kay Jo Ann Pauls Valley

Miss Vesta Bradley Leaves Ada Hospital

Miss Vesta Bradley improved enough to leave Ada hospital yesterday and is convalescing at her home on South Townsend.

Vesta Bradley Ada Hospital South Townsend

Mrs Abney Visits Frederick for Daughter Visit

This weekend Mrs J O Abney will travel to Frederick to visit her daughter Miss Virginia Abney who is employed there.

Mrs Eloise Daugherty Undergoes Tonsillectomy in Ada

Mrs Eloise Daugherty of Allen underwent a tonsillectomy in Ada Tuesday.

Eloise Daugherty of Allen Ada

Williams undergoes tonsillectomy in Ada

E. W. Williams of Roft was taken to Ada for a tonsillectomy today.

E. W. Williams of Roft Ada

Vernon Kamp and Frisco Arthur Vernon Visit Lindsay Friends

Vernon Kamp and Frisco Arthur Vernon visited friends in Lindsay on Tuesday, sharing time and conversation amid casual gatherings.

Vernon Kamp Frisco Arthur Vernon Lindsay

Mrs Zora Annie Sanders Dies at 48 in Stonewall

Mrs Zora Annie Sanders wife of W T Sanders of near Stonewall died at a local hospital Tuesday morning at 1 45 o clock aged 48 Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Hud-soon-Keith Funeral chapel Rev C C Morris officiating Surviving are her husband two daughters Mrs Arkie Travino of Comanche Texas and Miss Letha Sanders of Ada and three sons Arvis of Saratoga Arkansas William Mer of Okay Arkansas and Marvin of Stonewall Oklahoma

Zora Annie Sanders W. T. Sanders Stonewall Hudsoon-Keith C. C. Morris Saratoga, Ark William Mer Okay, Ark Marvin Stonewall, Okla

Infant Clyde Hooser Dies. Triplet Siblings Survive

Clyde Isham Hooser infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hooser of 501 West Eighth died Monday morning at a local hospital. Funeral services were held at the family home Tuesday afternoon and burial followed at Center Cemetery with Criswell Funeral Home in charge. He was one of triplets born recently. his two sisters also survive along with his parents and several brothers and sisters.

Clyde Isham Hooser Vernon Hooser West Eighth Center Cemetery Criswell Funeral Home Clyde

Pontotoc Bees Begin Work Amid Limited Supplies

Pontotoc county reports bees starting to work as honey sources are scarce. Early sources include tree buds and wild flowers, with persimmon blooms around May 15 and sweet clover by June 15. Local firms sell bee equipment as weather cooperates for a strong honey year.

Pontotoc County

Gate Crasher Quits Game In Distaste

Chicago May 3 CP One eyed Connelly has surrendered his title as champion gate crasher. Aw I don't get a kick out of that any more he said with disgust Why everybody's doing that I'm just one of the masses now He told his sad story to Joe Foley of the Chicago Stadium and Joe gave him a pass for the King Levinsky Charley Retzlaff fight tonight.

Chicago Connelly Joe Foley Chicago Stadium Joe King Levinsky Charley Retzlaff Ficht

Bootleg Gasoline Rumors Sweep Pennsylvania

Widespread reports claim bootleggers in Pennsylvania sell gasoline disguised as whiskey. Authorities note no body of evidence yet, but public concern grows over illegal trade and safety risks.

Pennsylvania

Inflation bill passes House as farm relief moves to conference

The House approved the administration inflation program after six hours of debate with Democratic inflationists backing the measure. The bill permits the Fed to buy 3 billion in bonds and authorizes currency issuance and silver accepts, while Senate and House negotiators prepare a conference on the Norris Simpson production cost guarantee and a $2 billion farm mortgage refinancing plan to aid farmers. Conferees from both chambers are named as talks proceed toward White House approval.

Washington House of Representatives Senate Federal Reserve System United States Rainey House White House Jones Dtex Agriculture Committee Fulmer D-Col Doxey D-Miss Clark R-Ky Hope R-Kan Garner Secretary of Agriculture Farmer-Laborites Smith D-Sc Senate Agriculture Committee

Senator Thomas Defies Gold Seizure Claim

Charles S. Thomas a former U S senator and Colorado governor asks the government to jail him for possessing 120 dollars in gold he says is his. He objects to Roosevelt’s order requiring gold surrender and seeks to test executive power. Carr notes the letter and will not discuss plans.

Denver Charles S. Thomas United States Colorado Ralph L. Carr Roosevelt Tl Am Carr

Farm Mortgage Aid Aims to Save Foreclosures

Provisions for quick loans to debt burdened farmers facing loss of homes will be the first part of the Roosevelt farm program to operate. The program will loan up to 5,000 with limits on value and prior debts, with interest at 4 percent and three-year grace. The scheme uses Reconstruction Corporation funds and regional land banks to aid farmers and prevent foreclosures.

Roy F. Hendrickson Associated Press Washington Roosevelt Henry Morgenthau Jr Farm Board Farm Credit Administration Federal Land Bank Reconstruction Corporation Senate House Federal Farm Loan Board Paul Bestor Farm Loan

Oklahoma City Markets Report May 3 Cattle Sheep Prices

Markets show steady prospects in hogs with top packet 55 cents. Cattle and calves active with steers and yearlings mostly 4 to 5 dollars. best 5 for light weights. Sheep trading quiet with prices rising 5 to 15 cents. Chicago grain futures list No 2 hard wheat at 74 cents. corn 40 to 40.5 cents. No 2 white oats 26.25 to 27 cents.

Oklahoma City Chicago

Livestock Market Report From Kansas City Trade

Cattle and hogs mixed in late day trading with hogs at 5 lower to steady, top 3.65 on light lots. cattle slow, fed steers weak to lower, yearlings up to 6.50, cows 3.00-3.50, calves eased. Sheep with 13,000 head, native spring lambs firm to 15 higher, top lambs 6.50, ewes 1.50-2.50.

Kansas City U. S. Dept. Agr

Poultry Prices in Chicago Trade Report May 3

Live poultry trucks report steady prices with leghorn hens at 10 1 2 to 12 1 2, roosters 8 1 2, turkeys 11 to 15, spring ducks 12 to 13, old 10 to 13, geese 8, leghorn broilers 7, rock broilers 19 to 23, colored 17 to 38.

Chicago

Potatoes Market Report From Chicago

U S Dept notes show Idaho russets steady to firmer with slight strength in old stock. Wisconsin round whites quoted 67 1 2 to 72 1 2 cents per cwt. Idaho russets 1.30 to 1.35 with finer stock at 1.40. New stock firm and trading good. Bliss Triumphs in Texas 2.50 to 2.60 and Louisiana 2.09 to 2.15. Alabama 2.20 cited. Total U S shipments 560 on report.

Chicago U. S Alabama

Chicago Dairy Prices Report May 3 to 14

Chicago price listings show butter and creamery specials with 93 score at 21 3 4 to 22 1 4, extras 92 at 21 1 4, and firsts 88-91 at 20 1 4 to 3 4. Edges and storage categories range from 12 1 2 to 15 1 4 with various local and graded levels.

Chicago

Market wheat corn oats rise to record highs on inflation news

Chicago on May 3 reports grain futures surged on inflation news with wheat hitting as high as 77 5-8 cents and December wheat near 75 cents. July wheat rose about 31 1-2 cents from a recent low while corn and oats also advanced before closing irregular.

Chicago

Cotton futures rise on farm board news and grain gains

Moderate opening advances in cotton gave way to a buying surge, lifting July futures to 8.40 and 17 points up. News that inflationary farm board amendments passed the House and gains in grain and stocks fueled the rally, though heavy selling trimmed early highs. Futures closed barely steady, unchanged to 5 higher.

New York Federal Farm Board House

New Orleans Spot Cotton Prices Hold Steady

New Orleans May 3 spot cotton closed steady with sales of 1,580 bales. Prices quoted low mid dlng 7.57, middling 8.07, good middling 8.47. Receipts 1,213 bales, total stock 997,482 bales.

New Orleans

Cotton futures drift in quiet New Year trading

Cotton futures closed barely steady in New Orleans and nearby markets on May 3. Prices were unchanged to up one point, with some contracts showing a slight week end uptick.

New Orleans

Chicago-A jail break yields modified fines for Fred Horn

Fred Horn, jailed on a bank robbery suspicion, received a $30 dividend and faced a $560 disorderly conduct fine. He escaped to raise funds, returned unsuccessfully, and a subsequent judge reduced the fine to $10.

Chicago Fred Horn

Senate committee to reconvene at 10 a.m. tomorrow

At 10 a.m. tomorrow the Senate committee room will host a session to begin reconciling differences between the parties and advance a negotiated agreement.

Senate Committee

Oklahoma House Delegation Backs Inflation Amendment

The full Oklahoma House delegation voted in favor of the inflation amendment. The measure seeks to adjust budget or spending rules in response to rising costs.

Oklahoma House

Officers Elected by Convention

The Christian convention elected Rev. Lloyd Roach Muskogee as president Rev. Dyre Candell Edmond as vice president and Rev. W A Merrill Shawnee as secretary for the coming year It was decided to hold the 1934 convention in early May Bristow was tentatively chosen as meeting place with authority to change if needed

Christian Convention Lloyd Roach Muskogee Dyre Candell Edmond W. A. Merrill Shawnee Bristow Committee On Correlation

Worstell Oilers Run Unbeaten In Two Seasons

The Worstell Oilers finish a second straight undefeated season with 17 games played over two years. Spring 1933 lineup includes Brady Lloyd, Milton Lloyd, Pete Lloyd, Steele, Bernard Homer, Harding Shumard, LaVerne Roper, Carl Steele, Casey Thomas, Leonard Bunting, plus Winston Summers and Oliver Roper as utilities.

Worstell Oilers Oilers Pontotoc County Brady Lloyd Milton Lloyd Pete Lloyd Steele Bernard Homer Harding Shumard Laverne Roper Carl Steele Casey Thomas Leonard Bunting Winston Summers Oliver Roper

Boy of four declares life without cars and women

In Pittsburgh on April 29, Paul Ryan, four, and Rose Marie Giezer, six, rode in an automobile parked outside their home. After two minutes they crashed into a car nearby then fled with only bruises.

Pittsburgh Paul Ryan Paul Rose Marie Giezer

Side Quit Hurting Get Stronger Cardui Helped Her

Mrs. R. L. West of Huntsville Alabama reports relief from a side pain and weakness after taking Cardui. She began to improve after several bottles and felt stronger and better, noting weight loss and nervousness diminished. Cardui sold at local drug stores.

Cardus R. L. West Huntsville Ala Secon

City officers make 26 arrests in first two days of May

City officers worked through the first two days of May and made 26 arrests. If fines are paid, the city treasury could gain substantially. A complaint to the mayor cites a neighbor’s bleating goats that disturb a woman, hindering her from stepping outside.

Roltow Boys Noted For Friendliness And Accommodating Nature

Local observers praise the Roltow Boys for their unusually friendly and accommodating demeanor. The phrase highlights community regard for their helpful conduct and approachable attitude.

Pioneer Town at Great Exposition Opens at Chicago Fair

Guthrie may 3. a replica pioneer town will be built inside the main entrance of the chicago world fair under Major Gordon W Lillie Pawnee Bill. on a four hundred foot plot more than 200 Indians cowpunchers and cowgirls will live there for the fair. Pawnee Bill expects the contract soon and will direct daily wild west shows with open house for oklahoma friends.

Guthrie Gordon W. Lillie Pawnee Bill Buffalo Bill

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Byron Norrell C. E. Cales Vesta Meharg King of Rosf Novella Gibson Co. D. Knighten Mrss. T Clyde Hooser BY Williams PEG U.s.pat NEA Service. Inc Bill Johnson Mary Wolfenberger Johnson McAlester Tenegro West High School Phanco Hulse Thomas Treasury The Eovernment Charley Floyd Bill Beaver Floyd Warren Beck Rice Worstell Southwest Joe Kirby South Broadway Cartwright Seed Farms Cartwright Hokus-Pokus Grocery Ada, Oklahoma
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