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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1926

Page

8

Reed store changes and local moves in Ada

Perry Williams of Snyder arrives to join his wife visiting her mother Mrs Eva Blocker and plans to live in Ada. J Schellman of Ponca City takes over Reed store management here after B E E Karr resigns and moves with his family to Terre Haute Indiana to manage Byrd store in that region.

Dany Perry Williams Snyder Texas Eva Blocker Ada E. E. Karr Reed Terre Haute Indiana Byrd

Mrs Henry Russell Moves to Coral Gables With Rose Mary

Mrs Henry Russell and her young daughter Rose Mary depart at noon for Coral Gables Florida to establish a new home. Mr Russell has been in Florida for several months on business with Fred.

Henry Russell Rose Mary Coral Gables Fla Mr. Russell Florida Anw Fred

Sapulpa Couple Return From Week With Parents

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Norman of Sapulpa came back home yesterday after a week with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Norman, of 317 East Twelfth street.

Jimmie Norman Sapulpa J. H. Norman East Twelfth Street

Parker Norman on Short Furlough from Kelly Field

Parker Norman of the aviation department of the Army, stationed at Kelly Field, Texas, is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Norman during a brief leave.

Parker Norman Aviation Department of the Army Kelly Field Texas J. H. Norman

Four Anglers Set Off for Weeklong Kia Michi Fishing Trip

Joe Logan Virgil Hale Granville Montgomery and Sherwood Hill depart for a seven day fishing excursion in the Kia michi mountains leaving today.

Prem Joe Logan Virgil Hale Granville Montgomery Sherwood Hill Kiamichi Mountains

New arrivals enroll at East Central after Bromide service

Mr and Mrs Ben Hatcher arrived yesterday to enroll in East Central where they have been teaching at Bromide school.

Ben Hatcher East Central Bromide School

Miss Helen Franklin Returns From Debs Teaching Post

Miss Helen Franklin, longtime teacher at Debs in Coal county, has returned home. The Debs school closed three weeks early due to funds shortage.

Helen Franklin Debs Coal County

Mrs. W. S. Pickens Visits Daughter in Ada

Mrs. W. S. Pickens of Roff arrived this afternoon to visit her daughter Mrs. Oscar Parker. Capt. J. C. Cates returned today from Tulsa and Oklahoma City and said state officers of the Confederate Veterans expect the state reunion in Ada around June 8.

W. S. Pickens Roff Oscar Parker J. C. Cates Tulsa Oklahoma City Confederate Veterans Ada

Visiting teacher Townsend plans two to three more weeks

Prem Sunday's Daily J. J. Townsend was an aa vis itor Saturday. He is teaching at Burrow this year and said he has some two or three weeks more. Mrs. W. A. Alexander, victim of a recent automobile accident, has been returned to her home from the Castleberry hospital.

Prem J. J. Townsend Burrow W. A. Alexander Castleberry Hospital

Jinx Deaver Joins Florida Semi Pro Club

Jinx Deaver left last week for Melbourne Florida where he signed to play with a semi professional ball club. Earl Clary is also a member of this team.

Jinx Deaver Melbourne Florida Earl Clary

Professor Graham to spend short Texas stay this summer

Prof A S Graham who has taught at Colbert this year expects to leave soon for a stay of two or three weeks in Texas. He will return to attend the college summer term this summer. John I McCoole returned to his home at McAlester Saturday afternoon after a few days here. Mr McCoole was a pioneer of Francis and postmaster there for several years.

A. S. Graham Colbert Texas John I. McCoole McAlester Mr. McCoole Francis

Ada independents win pitcher’s duel 5 to 2 over Wetumka

The Ada independents defeated Wetumka 5 to 2 in a pitching duel between Jones of Ada and Morrison of Wetumka. W. S. Campbell was arrested on a federal whiskey possession charge, pleaded not guilty before U. S. Commissioner West, noted as a second offense. Bill Fine of Henrietta visited. W. D. Brooks ill with mumps. Miss Fern Garner of Stigler visits college and expects northern district students for summer term.

Ada Independents Jones Ada Twirler Morrison Wetumka Lagals W. S&s Campbell U. S West Commissioner West Mies Fern Garner Stigler

Albert Hacker Returns From Oklahoma City Visit

Albert Hacker returned today at noon from Oklahoma City where he spent the weekend visiting his parent. He attempted to return yesterday but was stopped at Yatiaten by a heavy rain.

Albert Hacker Oklahoma City Yatiaten

Local residents travel and visit relatives in Texas and Oklahoma

W J B McAnally and family returned from Sudell Texas after visiting Rev John Balthrop. Mrs Paul Young of 720 West Tenth heads to Bristow to join her oil company husband. Reginald Walker of Pauls Valley visits uncle T J Eads at 700 East Main. G A Pitts a Sunshine community leader from Ada visits today.

W. J. B. McAnally Sudell Texas Paul Young West Tenth Street Bristow Mrs Reginald Walker Pauls Valley Mr. Walker T. J. Eads East Main Street G. A. Pitts Sunshine Community

Miss Vera Maxwell Returns Home From Lovelady

Miss Vera Maxwell niece of Mrs J R Hickey of 711 West Twelfth street has finished her school work at Lovelady and returned to her home in Marion. Mrs Angie Turner of Maysville visited here with her cousins Mr and Mrs Tobe Murphy and Carl Murphy after a week at her home.

Vera Maxwell J. R. Hickey West Twelfth Street Lovelady Marion Angie Turner Maysville Tobe Murphy Carl Murphy

Daily Cargill Hostels Arrange City Plans

Wednesday's Daily Cargill hostels were in the city today making arrangements for the upcoming accommodations and coordination efforts.

Cargill

Ada Scouts Honor Three Boys With Distinction

Lawrence Weaver and his brothers are praised for scouting achievements from miniature houses to free hand drawing and state contests. The piece notes Troop 2 and Troop 9 game results, camping plans, and a letter from William G. Shepherd endorsing scouts and hero examples guiding youth.

Harry Miller Lawrence Weaver Lawrence Harris Wall Paper and Paint Co Norman Troy Weaver Ada Bertha Weaver Thurman Weaver Perkins Oklahoma Frisco Wm. Jeter Leon Todd Clovis Stalcup Clyde Simmons Truman Young Dee Morrison Tom D. McKeown Orel Busby Pontotoc County Council National Council Washington

Moral Heroes Course Praised by Shepherd

A letter from Boston University praises Harry W. Miller of Ada Oklahoma for his religious and moral training program. Dean Walter S. Athearn commends Miller’s vision and administrative genius and asks for duplicates to share with students studying educational administration. The Ada effort receives high regard from educators including A Linscheid president East Central State Teachers College.

Harry W. Miller Pontotoc County Miller Boston University School of Religious Education and Social Service Boston Street Boston Walter S. Athearn Frank W. Clelland Ada Oklahoma Mr. Miller America Teachers College A. Linscheid East Central State Teachers College Mr. Linscheid

Mayor Cargill Draws Strong Support In Nomination Race

Cargill speaking Friday evening reports strong backing for his bid in the Democratic governor nomination. Leo Rodke visited Pauls Valley noting rain Sunday night. J H Crowder editor of the Blue Valley Farmer of Rofs attended the city and recently placed second in the Liars Contest by The Ada Evening News.

Cargill Leo Rodke Pauls Valley Blue Valley Farmer of Rofs City Today Ada Evening News

Rennie Street Paving Nears Traffic Opening

Finishing touches were being put on Rennie Street paving today. Once the concrete fully sets, the four blocks will be opened to traffic.

Rennie Street

Confederate Veterans Attend Memorial at Ada Church

Confederate veterans and widows attended the annual memorial service at First Baptist in Ada. Robert S. Kerr gave the address, praising Lee era soldiers and their postwar achievements. The local Byrd camp once the largest in the state remains active through monthly meetings and strong citizen interest.

First Baptist Church Robert S. Kerr Lee Jackson William L. Byrd É6tate Ada

Ada High Girl Fourth in State Oratory Contest

Ada High School student Miss Edna Gray finished fourth in the state oratorical contest held in Oklahoma City. Ten contestants competed with five Supreme Court justices judging. First place went to Carl Albert of McAlester High School, earning $100 and a trip to Kansas City for the semi final.

Edna Gray Ada Oklahoma City Supreme Court Carl Albert McAlester High School Kansas City Washington James Robinson Sapulpa High School Gordon Fuller Lawton Cletus Street Sentinel Brownwood Texas

News Want Ad: Buy It Rent It Sell It Find It

Local newspaper want ad announces opportunities to buy rent or sell items or property. Includes standard classifieds tone inviting readers to place a notice or respond through the paper’s listings system.

Stonewall Notices and Social Visits Chronicle

Dr H F Williams and wife returned from Dallas where he attended the A M A and visited their daughter Mrs Victor Tede. Ada visitors include Mrs E M Correll and Mrs J S Fox kinfolk. Numerous relatives and friends travel between Stonewall Ada and Panhandle Texas with visits to Wapanucka Florence and Okmulgee.

H. F. Williams Dallas Texas Victor Tede B. R. Reed Oscar Wardlee Dick Truitt Oklahoma City R. N. Armstrong Memphis Tennessee Pressley Florence Alabama James McVey Guy R. McVey W. C. Betteele Wapanucka James Callahan Jim Pryor Sulphur Stonewall George Elkins Winn J. D. Crawford C. O. Martin Gordon Crawford B. R. Stubbs Ada W. N. Agnew Tecumseh J. R. Brazelton Joe Heathman R. N .Grimes P. D. Woolwine Otto Uhlich Co. C. Burrow Roy Letteer T. G. Phillips W. H. Letteer Ben Young Bernice Snider Gladys Byrd R. F. Mundy S. A. Peters W. O. Ray Byrd’s Mill Bessie Carroll Okmulgee C. F. Billings Lorrce Edna Mae Peters E. M. Correll James Polk Coaltate M. Boatright Pontotoc

Confederate Veterans to Camp in Building

Five thousand veterans and their ladies will gather in Birmingham May 18 to 21 for the Confederate reunion. The event includes an expected parade, heavy participation by Confederate ladies, and enhanced camp facilities in downtown buildings with government furnished cots and medical care. General W. B. Freeman of Richmond presides, with Mrs. J. H. Scruggs as Birmingham chair and other notable sponsors and honorees listed from Charleston to Memphis.

Birmingham Ala Lee United States South St. John Alison Lawton United Daughters of the Confederacy Charleston S. C Harry Rene Lee Nashville Guinevere Miller Houston Texas Virginia Frazier Boyle Memphis Tenn Jessica Smith Washington

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Mondar’s Daily Bill Fine Henrietta City W. D. Brooks West Thirteenth Joes of America Boy’s Scout Boy's Scout Movement William G. Shepherd Colier’s Weekly Ada High School Clara Patterson O. C. Reed Nevis Lincoln FORD Wilson’s Ead Wilson Lain Chilcut Phoenix Hiawatha Oxfords Oxford Quality Store Ada’s Style Center
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