Ada area social notes and community updates
Bebee Curtis Weiss visits Ada friends while many Ada residents host relatives and neighbors. The piece lists frequent social calls, visits, and small events, including church plans, school notes, craft and canning clubs, and a Montana show visit. It also highlights local sports, weather delays, and a detailed Union Valley scout report.
Rain cancels Sunday School and delays Methodist conference
There was no Sunday School due to rain and Rev Stringer preached Sunday afternoon. The Methodist conference planned for Saturday and Sunday has been postponed to a later date. Mrs John Wood of Tulsa visits with sister Mrs McAnally. The Women's Missionary Society meets at the schoolhouse on Wednesday the 17th and invites every woman. Ethel O Day visited last week. Singing Thursday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebee Curtis Weiss
Ada
E. E. Harris
O. B
J. J.” Downs
Bob Maxwell
Thelma Johnson
Artie Hood
Willie Haggard
Ola Aden
Cora Neal
J. H. Mole
Preston
M. F. Humphries
Claud Roberts
Kitty Burks
Saria Humphries
Lauria Tate
Little Daugter
Fannie Atkerson
Saria Humphers
O. B. Rains
A. M. Rollins
W. W. Crane
Larene
Gladys Rollins
W. F. Rollins
Bebee
Worstell
Anderson Maddox
S. M. Maddox
Frank Hoggard
Alice Summers
Alice Cook
Osie Anderson
Viola Oden
A. B. Rains
John Hood
Myrtle Humphers
Lonnie Rollins
G. W. Wells
Author Wells
Thommie Atkerson
Minnie
Pearl Howeth
Frank Cook
Charlie Setton
Willie
Charlie Haggard
Mary Ruth Atkins
Near Stratford
F. S. Sturdevant
Montana
John Cissna
Charles Woods
Oklahoma City
B. D. Garland
Arkansas
Mocking Bird
Bertha Kerr
Beatrice Ginn
N. E. Albert
H. M. Neely
Bessie Neely
Steedman
J. A. Franks
Mrs. Neely
Mr. Franks
B. C. Nickell
Robert
High Hill
Violet
Union Valley
Brother Fox
J. W. Murphy
N. MM
L. D. Adams
Roy Keller
M. E. Moore
Eva Fish
Grandpa Murphy
Shawnee
Arnold
On Creek
Joe Hoggatt
Claud Bailey
Boatman
Awhbrey
Bob Awbrey
Forrest Murphy
Ruby Johnston
Ione Scoutt
Little John Murphy
Family
Stringer
Methodist Conference
John Wood
Tulsa
McAnally
Women’s Missionary Society
Ethel O’day
Myrtle Williams
Edna Herrin
Bruce Casey
Mrs. Allen
Jones Chapel
Union Hill
Anna Norton
Grandma Casey
Jim Abbott
Egypt
W. W. Norton
Jessie Manning
Carrie
Belle Mosier
Flora Ballard
C. P. Gwaltney
Howard Lunsford
Virgil Gwaltney
Branel Gwaltney
Clarence Pitts
Adkins
McIntyre
Ona Beaves
Lydia Woods
Ethel Hisaw
Reba Hisaw
Willie Payne
Franks
Brother Stone
Clifford Voyles
Willie Hisaw
Bob Hisaw
Stratford
Jack MelIntyre
Jewel Elmore
Pearl Rolen
Rain Dampens Haskell Farming as Community Chatter Drifts
Rain keeps farmers from planting with many social visits recorded. Local residents like Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Blevins and family, the Brooks clan, and others exchange calls and attend church gatherings across Lula, Pickett, and nearby areas.
Local Visitors Share News Amid Rainy Spell
Weary community notes show continued rain and visitors like Heber Myers and Fred Palmer from Pecan Grove. Bro Caldwell called on Holida Myers Sunday night and Miss Mary Ellen Shive Letha Stephens and Bana Myers stayed with Mrs Stroud Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Burns visited John Myers Saturday night and Mrs Stroud called on John Myers. Miss Orfa VYVanew called on Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber Myers
Fred Palmer
Pecan Grove
Bro. Caldwell
Holida Myers
Mary Ellen Shive
Letha Stephens
Little Bana Myers
Stroud
Iflie Burns
John Myers
Orfa- Vyvanew
Rainy week brings news and visits across town
Neighbors report rain and a hail storm with no crop damage yet. A. C. Nabors lies bedridden with two broken ribs after a horse kick. Rev. Ford preached in Ada but rain prevented services. G. L. Brents party visits Mrs. H. G. Brents, who is improving. J. P. Jackson travels to Roff. Miss Nicolas resumes teaching next fall. Sant Ne school held a picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Blue
A. C.nabors
Rev. Ford
Ada
G. L. Brents
J. M. Brents
Okmulgee
H. G. Brents
Rain Lingers as Drought Fears Rise in Community
The community faces persistent rain with a forecast of drought after weeks of wet weather. Mrs. J. J. Shaw returns home Friday with her sisters and brother from Hugo and Sulphur, while her mother dies after illness. Mrs. John Wyatt visited her parents near Purcell, returning home Sunday. Mrs. Bud White of Purcell visits her mother and family. Miss Rena Shaw and Mr. Bill are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Blevins
Shelaray
Floyd
Ahloso
Tiny Hoover
Margie Gray
Grace
Viola Brooks
Ina Reeves
Gray
Coleman
Clark
Guy Clark
Conway
Virgil Blevins
Bryan
Farquhar
J. J. Shaw
Nelson
Hugo
Miss Biard
Donnie Biard
Purcell
Bud White
J. S. Jones
Rena Shaw
Bill
Parish Chapel Pie Supper Draws Townsfolk
Community events fill the week as residents like J N Thompson Alva Pennington Gertrude and Zella Pennington shop in Ada and visiting guests ring from Summers Chapel to Parish. Farmers begin cotton planting but persistent rain delays work while neighbors share visits and fishing trips across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N Thompson
Alva Pennington
Gertrude
Zella Pennington
Ada
Merdeith
Mr. Tucker
Stratford
J. E. Maddox
Manley
J. C
Claud Pennington
Mary Thompson
B. J. Downing
Jewel Isaacs
Ollie Wood
Augusta Thompson
Florence Isaacs
Virgle Farmer
Summers Chapel
Willie Isaacs
Parish
Duvall
Lyman Pennington
Hailey Merdeith
Alva
Inez Pennington
J. N. Thompson
Debs Thompson
J. C. Maddox
Bennie Thompson
Artie Blevins
Willie Maddox
Alex Summers
Francis High seniors set for commencement and exams
The Francis High School aims to finish the year strong with top grade exams and a standout program prepared by the junior class. Commencement for seniors and eighth graders is scheduled at the high school auditorium on Friday evening, May 2, with Prof. A L Fentem presiding. Mrs. W H Ashford has been sent to Sherman hospital after a serious illness. Francis County Fair members met in Ada on the 9th to elect officers, set premiums, and plan modern improvements. J B Roberts and L E Hutchinson were named Francis district officers. Joe Clemons joined Frisco R R Co at Tulsa for a machine shop position. Mrs. A J Willingham of Ardmore and Mrs. T K Treadwell visited relatives nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashford
Sherman Hospital
Tom Coffee
Vaness
Geo. Lance
George
W. H. Ashford
Sherman
Texas
Dan Cupid
Geo. Wade
Cora Finley
Jacob Henson
The
Francis High School
County Free Fair Association
Ada
J. B. Roberts
L. E. Hutchinson
Rancis
Francis
Joe Clemons
Frisco R. R. Co
Tulsa
A. L. Fentem
A. J. Willingham
Ardmore
Frinds
T. K. Treadwell
Ross
Edward L. Battaile
Amid Mud and Rain Local Notes From May Bee
Weather and farm notes dominate this week with corn crop gains and alfalfa ready to cut. Reports include Newt Trout selling cattle to Barringers of Ada and the cat bird spotted at Hooks farm. Births and visits mix with church news and upcoming services at Rocky Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Green
Bill Lefore
Ravia
Ald
Welch
Community Notes From Stonewall and Ada Area
Weather changes keep health good while rain delays farming. Miss Della Mae Jones visits Henry Smith family. Rev Hough planned sermons but rain disrupted first services yet preached Sunday night. Ada visitor Frank Robins joins Theodore Johnson household. Burgess child improves after two weeks of illness. Willie Harkins to lead prayer next Sunday. Miss Bessie Johnson from Eureka Hill visits Lillie Tell. Jewell Shockley visits Edna Burgess. Goldie Kerr visits Mary Kerr. Sunday school attendance rising with weekly singing and open invitation. Two Chums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Mae Jones
Stonewall
Okla
Henry Smith
Hough
Frank Robins
Ada
Theodore Johnson
W. T. Burgess
Willie Harkins
Bessie Johnson
Eureka Hill
Lillie Tell
Jewell Shockley
Edna Burgess
Goldie Kerr
Mary
New Bethel some services rained out and visitors noted
Bro Stringer unable to fill sermon due to rain. Ada visitors Mr and Mrs Walker stayed with Dowd Walker while Colbert guests Mr and Mrs Selph visited Hopper home. Ruth Smith and Ethel Hopper seen in town. B Y P U crowd attended Colbert meeting Sunday night. Pud Price from Rocky Chapel visited. Harrison Ellis and Ralph Hopper went to Colbert Friday. Preaching by Bro Seckenger scheduled Saturday night and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro
Clarkson
Knox
Vera Bevels
Corrie
Fay Bullock
Ewing Williams
Jones Chapel
Donald Faulkenberry
Bill Abbott
Dee Campbell
Marvin Campbell
Clyde Meeks
Tom Golden
Union Hill
W. C. Faulkenberry
Odie Bevel
Ada
Charlie Norton
Pud Price
Rocky Chapel
Harrison Ellis
Ralph Hopper
Colbert
Bro, Seckenger
Curley
Boy Scouts Stage Pageant Draws State Attention
Ada and Pontotoc County scouts staged a three hour pageant on the East Central college campus with over 400 scouts and 50 horses. The parade, led by Uncle Sam, preceded a historical program featuring migrations, traders, railroads, and the wedding of Miss Territory Mr. Oklahoma, seen by about 1,500 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Ada
Pontotocounty
Boy Scout
Uncle Sam
East Central College
Oklahoma
First Aid Corps
Scout Council
Five Civilized Tribes
Hays School Girls
Teachers College
Stonewall
Allen
Roff
Francis
Fitzhugh
Lawrence
Latta
Vanoss
Court of Honor
H. M. Woods
C. C. Morris
Lowery Harrell
J. F. Harris
Charles White
Vaness
Claude Fisher
Co. L. Schlapbach
George Adams
C. B. Holland
J. H. Crowder
Sam Givens
Harry Miller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wesley Stringer
New Bethel
Bruce Myers
Charlie Burns
John Stephens
Will Corvin
Arthur Darney
Mr. Strong
Pickett
Miss Wright
E. C
T. C
Glee Club
Treble Cliff Club
Allen, Francis
Scout
Muskogee
Atla Lions Club
Haskell
Pleasant Hill
Byrd Prairie
Frisco
Joe Neal
Zineth Durbin
Atoka
Schley Stegall
Edgar Fowler
Dallas
B. N. Salee
Myrna Strickland
Venita Voyles
Vera Morin
Jim Tidder
BOY Scouts OF CO