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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1927

Page

3

Out Our Way Social Roundup From Community

The note lists a string of local social visits and events. Lela and Thelma Standridge and Jewel Floyd hosted a Thursday party enjoyed by local youth. Several families visited relatives, attended church, or shared meals around the area, with multiple names and towns named.

Lula Lela Thelma Standridge Jewel Floyd Wilma Lee Nola Lillard Marving Mamie Hamilton Essie Waters Old Owl Eula Davis Tupelo Lottie Tiner Mable Glover Mandie Harlin Monk Davis Denison Mr. Clifford Wilson M. B. Odom White Wade Thompson Henry Boatman Altha Virginia MceCormick Audrey Clifford Alma Lou Reed Willie Mae Dugan Bob Davis Burtis Smith Lindsay Lester Davis Claud Cooper Bud Smith Albert Wooley Edgar Eddie Tiner Altha McCormick Mildred Odom Lovelady Claude Cooper Reeves Montgomery Ada Johnnie

Foul brood prompts hive cleanup and spread caution

The column describes a beekeeper’s response to foul brood in his colonies. He quarantines by burning old frames and equipment, moves bees to a new hive, and uses disinfectant routines to prevent spread. Nearby colonies show no infection, while Pontotoc county’s honey reputation underscores the stakes of proper control. The piece also blends agricultural notes on kafir corn, yeast feeding, and Oklahoma 4-H soybeans programs with local farming updates.

Mr. Berry Hoot Owl Ranch Pontotoc County

New Orleans Gets Ready for 4-H Club Activities and Community Programs

The article outlines 4-H and club plans across locations including New Orleans and Latta with teams in baking sewing and clothing selection. It notes a July end contest season, a radio program schedule featuring experts from agriculture horticulture and home economics, and a late-night fire after a major blaze on West Fifteenth Street that destroyed an historic house. The fire amid muddy streets delayed responders but was contained by morning. Officials from the state department list Tulsa and Stillwater leaders.

Highway Department W. S. Kerr Ada West Fifteenth Street J. Craven

Experiments on Kafir Corn at Livestox Day

Oklahoma A and M College animal husbandry researchers report three years of kafir corn feeding tests at Livestox Day. Conclusions show soaking reduces value, threshing saves 33 percent in feed for 100 pounds gain, grinding saves 8 percent, yeast feeding ineffective, with self feeding largely satisfactory but slightly inferior to oriented whole kafir corn.

Osborn Oklahoma Experiment Station Oklahoma Craig County Animal Husbandry Oklahoma A. and M. College C. P. Thompson Animal Husbandry Department Thompson Mr. Thompson

4-H Rally Highlights And Club Activities

Dear Club Members recounts a well attended rally with praise for program work. Latta hosted a Monday style show by the 4-H club girls featuring wash dresses. Ahloso and Blue Mound adult clubs received demonstrations on bread work and wardrobe building. Laxton girls excelled in baking and canning. Lightning Ridge demonstrated mayonnaise dressing with pimentos onion and cheese. Sandwiches were served to the boys.

Latta Ahloso Blue Mound

Old Landmark Of City Burns Here Last Night

Ada’s historic landmark was reduced to ashes by a late night blaze. Spanish-American war veterans from Oklahoma will gather in Shawnee June 11 and 12 for the state encampment, with about 200 expected to stay overnight. Delegates for the national encampment will be chosen, and Tulsa’s Charles F. Harris announces the event location.

Oklahoma Shawnee E. E. Collier Shawnee Post Bartlesville Collier Ito H. D. Hewett Charles F. Harris Tulsa Detroit Mich Omaha Harris

No Per Capita Payment This Year Says Burke in Oklahoma

In McAlester April 26 no per capita Indian payments will be made to Choctaw and Chickasaw members this year. Congressmen Cartwright secured a detailed tribal funds status showing balances of 402,129.10 for Choctaw and 107,865.13 for Chickasaw. The Indian Office cites upcoming school, officer, and attorney expenses plus reserves, suggesting any new distribution could endanger tribal schools by year end.

Indian Office

Tulsa Attorney Faces State Supreme Court Disbarment

Oklahoma City May 2 The state supreme court cited Tulsa attorney and former district judge M A Breckenridge to appear Friday morning and show cause why he should not be disbarred for comments on habeas corpus in a Tulsa World letter connected to O O Owens case. The notice comes as Breckenridge argues a writ of habeas corpus in the Owens matter. The report notes local farm life and community notes from Maxwell and surrounding areas with visits, illnesses, and social events through the week.

Oklahoma City M. A. Breckenridge Tulsa State Supreme Court Oklahoma Breckenridge Tulsa World O. O. Owens Supreme Court Criminal Court of Appeals

Beveridge Dies in Indianapolis a National Figure and Lincoln Biographer

Albert J Beveridge former United States senator of Indiana died suddenly in Indianapolis at his home while he had been writing a life of Abraham Lincoln. He served two terms in the Senate and twice failed in attempts to return to office. He was a leading advocate of direct election of officials and a noted orator and author. Born 1862 on an Ohio farm, he rose from humble beginnings to legal career and prominent public life.

Indianapolis Albert Jeremiah Beveridge United States Indiana Beveridge Senate Progressive Party Samuel M. Ralston Abraham Lincoln Lincoln United States Senate Roosevelt Harry A. New John Marshall United States Supreme Court Europe America Ohio Illinois DePauw University Greencastle Ind Katherine Langsdale Catherine Eddy Chicago Albert Jr Abagail

Oklahoma Governor Grants Pardons in Tulsa Assault Case

Gov Johnston granted a full pardon to Myrtle Lancaster who was sentenced to one hour in prison after a Tulsa assault with intent to kill conviction. The action follows extensions granted at the request of charities commissioner Mabel Bassett while the case was reviewed.

Oklahoma City Gov. Johnston Myrtle Lancaster Tulsa Lancaster Mabel Bassett Charities and Corrections

Prohibition Halt on Writ Issuance Ordered by Supreme Court

A Supreme Court order bars the issuance of a writ in the case, blocking lower court actions and directing all parties to await further guidance from the high court. The ruling underscores the court's authority over procedural remedies and stay of proceedings.

Supreme Court

Madill Fire Wipes Out Hardware Store and Bakery

A major fire in Madill destroyed the McMillan Hardware store and Home Bakery building, with two other adjacent shops damaged by falling walls. Estimated loss reaches 75 000 dollars, two thirds covered by insurance. Fire originated on the McMillan upper floor amid low water pressure and slow water supply from Mill Creek Plant. Ardmore department sent two trucks that arrived late. Madill volunteers and firemen kept the blaze from spreading. Insurance covered most losses for the hardware, bakery, and Lindley Tailor Shop. The U S government remains the world largest supplier with annual purchases between 250 000 000 and 300 000 000 dollars.

McMillan Hardware Company Home Bakery Lindley Tailor Shop McMillan Madill Mill Creek Ardmore MacMillan Hardware Company

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