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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1922

Page

5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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
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