Weather and community notes from an Texas area parish
Weather remains plentiful this month with rain improving crops. corn grows while cotton suffers sun shortage. Sunday crowds attend church and Sunday school activities. numerous visits among families including Clarke, Payne, Erwin, and Wauson households. Parish Chapel votes for eight months school starting July, with G. W. Lamb as director. Decoration Day planned at Center cemetery and Children’s Day at the Chapel. Ladies' Missionary Society holds meetings and urges attendance.
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G. W. Lamb
Vanoss Ladies Aid Society Hosts Pie Supper
The Vanoss group reports a successful pie supper at the school house raising funds and joyfully noted upcoming meeting with Mrs. Anderson. Rev A G White left for Oklahoma City to attend the M E Church South conference. Mothers Day program by Union Sunday School honored. Dr Sturdivant bought a new piano. Mrs Thompson improving after illness. A Smith child near Lightning Ridge died from whooping cough. An ice cream supper is planned at the Baptist church lawn on Friday May 22.
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A. G. White
Oklahoma City
M. E. Church South
Union Sunday School
Sturdivant
Thompson
Baptist Church
Flood Flooding in Michigan Leaves Deaths and Displacement
Detroit May 11 flood damage from 48 hours of rainfall will total millions. Two dead others missing hundreds homeless and thousands marooned. The Ford auto plant is idle due to the flood.
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Detroit
Michigan
Ford Auto
Poultry and Egg Train
A brief note on the poultry and egg train service highlighting schedule details and operational status. It notes departures and arrivals, with emphasis on route connectivity and potential delays affecting growers and vendors. The item underscores ongoing program significance for regional poultry and egg distribution.
Ada Commercial Club Secures Poultry Demonstration at Ada
The Ada Commercial Club brings a U S Department of Agriculture Poultry and Egg car for an all day program on Monday May 18. Two government experts will lead demonstrations on testing sorting and packing eggs and on dressing poultry. The event targets farmers wives poultry dealers and advanced high school classes in Oklahoma Kansas and Missouri with free information and guidance. The notice urges local participation and notes the Singer Sewing Machine office move to 121 South Broadway Ada.
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Ada Commercial Club
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Ada
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Katy Track
U. S. Agriculture
S R Treadwell for Commissioner in Pontotoc County
The News announces S R Treadwell as a candidate for County Commissioner of District No 1 in Pontotoc County. A longtime farmer from Colbert north of Ada, he served as Bear Creek postmaster and as a Justice of the Peace in Searcy County Arkansas. He pledges careful tax levies management and cost control if elected.
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S. R. Treadwell
Pontotoc County
Treadwell
Colbert
Ada
Bear Creek
Arkansas
Searcy County
Singer Sewing Machine deal and Roach candidacy notes
To Viola Wilson, owner, and tenant of the SE quarter of the NW quarter of Section 25, Two 5 N. R. 4 E. No. 175 was issued to the under Ten dollars down balance three in stalls fall 1914 1915 1916 no interest buys a Singer Sewing Machine W C Williams the Sewing Machine man Ada Okla 39 w H B Roach is at home today from his regular trip on the road and reports that his candidacy for Corporation Commissioner is being taken up and pushed by his friends over the state and many of them state that his chance of election is very bright.
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Jodie Foster
W. H. Nichols
Mary J. Eads
W. H. Gilbert
Z. E. Charlton
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Sam Hemnedy
J. E. Douthet
J. S. McDaniel
Harrett Hennedy
J. E. Douthit
Wilson Lee
D. Campbell
George Dindy
L. B.atkeson
S. Richards
Viola Wilson
Singer
W. C. Williams
Ada
Okla
H.B. Roach
Importance of Early Cultivation of Corn Growth
The article stresses thorough early cultivation to prevent weed and crust competition from germination to maturity. It warns that a checked development reduces later recovery, notes effects of heavy rain on stalk height and color, and recommends using harrows and narrow shovels for delicate first cultivation to save costs and improve stands.
Another Score Reveals Key Victory Details
A report outlines a decisive victory with scores and player names highlighted. The article emphasizes the final tally, notable performances, and the competing teams, providing precise figures and context from the game.
Ice Cream Supper at Pickett Church Event
An ice cream supper will be held at Pickett Church on Thursday May 21 to raise funds for purchasing an organ. Proceeds go toward the organ purchase.
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Pickett Church
J C Farmer Seeks Democratic Sheriff Nomination
Announcement proclaims J C Farmer candidate for Sheriff seat in the Democratic primary. He lives seven miles east of Roff and has resided in the county for 18 years. another mention of his candidacy to follow. Also notes Navy recruiting for able bodied men 18 to 35 with Dr. King as contact.
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U. S. Navy
Uncle Sam
Dr. King
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Pelex VA
Exeasx SA
Mrs. Clarke
Mr. Clarke
Netie Payne
Netie Roe
Likie Wauson
Jewel Erwin
Ethel Erwin
Flora Wauson
Ethel Wauson
Lena
Louann Cope
Lelon Scott
Lee Wauson
Spencer Derryberry
Theodore Wauson
Bob
W. O. Smith
Phillips
H. G. Coffey
Mr. Fullingham
Homer Tipton
Bonnie Price
Julia McCann
Victoria Phillips
M. R. Dalley
S. E. Tipton
Minnie Bossa
Mrs. Stewart
Will Coffey
Bro
Dame
Leander Coley
Pickett
Fulton
Gish
Lightning Ridge
Bro. Stone
Bob Kerr
Summers Chapel
Medlock
McCrow
Grady Garret
Cox
Carl Garret
Edward Lee
Alger Burris
Jasper Cope
Center
Garret
James Beebee
Eddings
Hurley
Gaar
Erwin
Stephenson
Buck, Saunders and Bassinger
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Center 15Th
Semper Idem
Vanoss
Anderson
International Harvester Farm Wagons
International
Weber
Columbus
IHC
Marred Danlar
International Harvester Company of America
Poultry and Egg Train
E. F. Messenger
Commercial Club
Singer Sewing Machine
South Broadway
Telephone
Meritol
Ramsey Drug Co
Chamberlain
Charles Tanner
Wabash, Ind
Ada Weekly News
J. F. McKeel
Emmett Lee
Charlie Bruner
D. C. Lambert
J. B. Schuler
KODAK
Kodaker
Eastman Kodaks
Ramsey’s
Azo Paper and Post
J.C. Farmer
J. C. Farm
Office of Sheriff
Mr. Farmer
Roff
RED J Tobacco
Red J
Hynds Grocery CO
R. C. Jeter
P. & E. Cash Grocery CO
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