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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1929

Page

8

Ada News Notes From Wednesday’s Daily

Ada residents travel and family milestones appear in notices. West and Hansard families visit Shawnee while Ben Weaver heads to Denver for summer. John L. Case returns from Galveston to manage business, Doris Jane born to Cassidy family, and Mrs. Hughes travels to Missouri amid floods. Other items note Hoyt Lewis’s improvement, Elsie Heasley’s visit for OES, Rinard visit from California, Mrs. Lewis Smith’s recovery, and E G West’s trip to Davenport for his father’s funeral.

Parker Couple Travels to Knoxville for Weeks

Mr and Mrs Parker and Parker's mother depart by car for Knoxville Tennessee on Wednesday. The Parker party plans to be away for two or three weeks.

Parker Mr. Parker Knoxville Tenn

Dallas and Detroit Pair Visit Mrs Kidd and Mrs Bedford

Mr and Mrs Jack Elkin of Dallas Texas and Richard Johnston of Detroit arrived Wednesday for a visit with Mrs R Y Kidd and Mrs Della Bedford and families.

Jack Elkin Dallas, Tex Richard Johnston Detroit R. Y. Kidd Della Bedford

Kaiser Infant laid to rest in Rosedale cemetery

The infant son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Kaiser of 514 South Johnston was buried Thursday afternoon at Rosedale cemetery.

Marvin Kaiser South Johnston Rosedale Cemetery

Ada visitors and church envoy updates

Mrs J H Bryant and son Arlin of Allen visited Ada yesterday. Mrs Bryant’s niece Mrs H H Hern and daughter Mercella of Kingman Kans are staying with them. Rev H W Hunter of the First Christian church returned from Enid after attending the Christian churches convention. He was elected vice president for next year’s meeting. Mrs L C Coley plans a weekend visit to Ada while home in Henryetta. Mr and Mrs L A Braly travel to Hot Springs Ark for an extended vacation.

John D. Rinard Tustin Calif J. M. Thompson Mr. Rinard California Ada J. H. Bryant Arlin Allen H. W. Hunter The First Christian Church Enid Convention of Christian Churches Hunter Pawhuska

Walter Wilson At Liberty On Bond After Arraignment

Walter Wilson was released on a $1000 bond after arraignment before Justice of the Peace T. O. Cullins for driving on a public highway while intoxicated. He offered bond to stand trial. Weekend guests include Mr. and Mrs. Euclid McKinnis, Wolf City teachers, staying with Mrs. Mary Linthicum. Mrs. McKinnish to receive degree this spring. Mrs. M. F. Manville returned from Washington and Boston as a national D A R delegate.

Sandey'’s Daily Walter Wilson T. O. Cullins Justice of Peace Wilson Bond Stance Euclid McKinnis Wolf City Mary Linthicum MecKinnish M. F. Manville Washington, D. C D. A. R. Congress Boston New York East

Moss and Mason Visit Ardmore Friends in Ada Pioneers

Mr. and Mrs. Sol L. Moss and Jesse Mason of Ardmore with two daughters visited Ada friends Saturday afternoon. The Moss family were Ada pioneers who moved away years ago.

Sol L. Moss Jesse Mason Ardmore City Moss Ada

Ada Morning Notes Fresh Local Visits And Illness

Monday's Daily reports Joe A. Welfe a large realtor and insurer visiting Ada for business and friends. Gilbert Burkhart is seriously ill at his home with typhoid fever. Mrs. George Alletag is recovering well after a Breco hospital operation. Edgar Hunter of Fort Smith Ark visits Ada with his parents, and Mrs. Edgar Hunter has stayed in Ada for two weeks.

Lewis Smith Okmulgee Ada Hospital J. F. Henderson East 15Th Street Joe A. Welfe Gilbert Burkhart George Alletag Breco Hospital Edgar Hunter Fort Smith, Ark Ada E. Cc. Hunter

Mrs Statler Returns to Tulsa After Ada Weekend Visit

Mrs. Jim Statler returned to Tulsa after visiting relatives and friends in Ada over the weekend. She teaches in the Tulsa schools.

Jim Statler Tulsa Ada Statler

Byrd and Kerr seen in Ada for Saturday business

Coy Byrd visited Ada on Saturday to conduct business with Robert S. Kerr. The encounter places both men in the same city on the weekend.

Coy Byrd Ada Robert S. Kerr

Captain S H Hargis Recovers After Monday Fall

Captain S H Hargis remains sidelined after a fall Monday afternoon with injuries described as minor. He is expected to be back in action within a day or two.

S. H. Hargis

Mrs. W. R. Riddle Leaves for Okmulgee to Visit Kin

Mrs. W. R. Riddle who had been ill for a month travels to Okmulgee to visit her son Bill Riddle and Mrs. Riddle.

W. R. Riddle Okmulgee Bill Riddle Riddle

Oil production in US declines in week ending May 11

The Oil and Gas Journal reports a drop of about 10,896 barrels in daily average oil production for the United States for the week ending May 11. Light oil fell 4,810 barrels while heavy oil remained mostly steady as regional totals shifted, with notable declines in the Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast and rises in Santa Fe Springs deep drilling areas.

Tulsa United States Curreal The Oil and Gas Journal Mid-continent Oklahoma West Texas Gulf Coast Rocky Mountain Santa Fe Springs California West Kansas Oneawa Burbankee Osage Richie St. Louis Pearson Cushing and Shamrock Bristow Alien Seminole Northern Re Ee Southern Peerage North Louisiana Liem Eave Arkansas Aen North Central Tone Texas Panhandle East Central Loxas Naa Lagat Ldeht

Scientific Detective Uses Bullets to Solve Murders

Major Calvin Goddard, a leading ballistic expert, uses a comparison microscope to match bullets and shell casings to specific guns. Since 1926, he has investigated over 200 murders, believing his science will gain universal acceptance like fingerprinting.

NEA Chicago Calvin Goddard Sherlock Holmes Goddard America Johns Hopkins University U. S. Army Medical School P. O. Gravellie New York

Rehearing Petition Denied by Court in Oklahoma Case

The Oklahoma Supreme Court denied a petition for rehearing in the Brett vs. Fielder case. The impeachment charge alleged Justice J. W. Clark favored Ledbetter's client, with claims of bias and disqualification failures. Clark was acquitted Friday of impeachment charges related to disbarment and remarks during case consideration.

Oklahoma City Supreme Court Brett Vs Fielder J. W. Clark Justice Clark Hugh A. Ledbetter Ardmore Ledbetter

Famous pedestrian Weston dies at 90 in New York

Edward Payson Weston famed long distance walker died aged 90 in New York after a life of record walks. He crossed 3895 miles from New York to San Francisco in 104 days and seven hours at age 70 and had been wheelchair bound since a taxi accident two years earlier.

New York Edward Payson Weston San Francisco Anne Nichols Abie Anna O'Hagan Brooklyn Weston New York Herald Horace Greeley Boston Washington Lincoln Portland Chicago

Summer Music Courses Expand Offerings and Demand

A broad summer session aims to cover more music fields with large chorus enrollment. Courses include Music 1 basics sight singing and reading, Music 2 harmony and tonal theory, and appreciation. The addition of an Orthophonic Victrola expands equipment as demand for trained teachers grows and state requirements tighten.

Oklahoma Faces $100 Million State Highway Bond Plan

Cyrus S. Avery argues for a constitutional amendment to empower the Oklahoma highway commission to issue a $100 million bond issue to complete a paved state highway system. He cites Missouri Illinois and neighboring progress, details revenue sources from automobile and gasoline taxes, and outlines road classifications and county sharing mechanisms.

Cyrus S. Avery U. S. Highway Association State Highway Commission Holloway Highway Department Iowa Tinois Missouri Highway Commission Bureau of Roads Highway Departments Cone State Highway Department Ilinois North Carolina Oklahoma Commission U.S Illinois Arkansas Kansas Texas

Ardmore Liti gants Lose Suit In Court

J Robert Gillam of Ardmore former secretary of the state board of affairs and E O Gillam lost their suit in the state supreme court to recover 5345 from Coline Oil company. The court affirmed the Carter county district court which had ruled for the oil firm when the Gillams sought to recover money charged as expense in developing an oil and gas lease.

Oklahoma City J. Robert Gillam Ardmore State Board of Affairs E. O. Gillam State Supreme Court Coline Oil Company Supreme Court Carter County District Court Gillams Lorraine Petroleum Company, Et al W. N. Bartlett Tulsa County D. D. Alexander First National Bank of Duncan Stephens County Stiit J. D. Garner Garner Motor Company of Wewoka George Grogan Pottawatomie County Killmer Paint and Glass Company Et al Davenport-Bethell Company Et al

Ed Martins Buick Found in Shawnee After Theft

Ed Martin was informed by the Pottawatomie County sheriff that his Buick coupe stolen Tuesday on South Stockton avenue was recovered unharmed on Shawnee streets. No thief evidence was found. A Buick sedan stolen earlier was located beside his car. Martin went to Shawnee to bring the car back.

Ed Martin Pottawatomie County Stockton Avenue Shawnee Martin

Holloway Asks Truce in Auto Tag War

Oklahoma Gov. Holloway called a truce in the license tag dispute with Kansas. He would issue a statement directing Oklahoma officers to stop arresting drivers of Kansas trucks and cars not bearing Oklahoma plates after a conference with Assistant Attorney General J. Berry King.

Oklahoma City W. J. Holloway Oklahoma Kansas J. Berry King

Plan Extensive Probe of Indian Treatment by U S

Senate Indian affairs chairman Frazier announced plans for an intensive probe of government treatment of Indians in seven western states. The inquiry will cover reservations and Indian schools in Wisconsin, North and South Dakota, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Montana and Arizona, based on letters alleging poor conditions. Wheeler, the committee examiner, supports the plan and the panel will gather after the next Senate recess.

Washington Lans Frazier Senate Indian Affairs Committee Wisconsin North West Senate Wheeler Montana

A E Kyle, Well Known Citizen Of Roff, Dead

A. E. Kyle, a leading businessman and booster in Roff, died today at noon. He was about 45, survived by a wife and two daughters in Roff, and his mother and a brother at Coalgate. Kyle was a gasoline and oil wholesaler, active in civic work, and an Ada pioneer who moved here years ago.

A._E. Kyle Roff Kyle Coalgate Ada

Calls Returns in Triumph to Capital

General Plutarico Elias on a victorious campaign against rebels in northern Mexico heads toward Mexico City from Mazatlan with possible stopovers at Guadalajara to confer with generals on the Cristeros war. A joyous reception awaits him upon arrival.

Mexico City Plutareco Elias Ico Mexico Mazatlan Sinaloa Guadalajara

Also Mentioned on This Page

G. W. West George Hansard Ben Weaver Pittsburgh County Denver Colo Mr. Weaver John L. Case Galveston Mrs A. M. Cassidy Doris Jane North Oak Avenue W. C. Hughes St. Joseph Ned Biies, Jr Hughes Hoyt Lewis Abilene Tex Elsie Heasley Heasley T.H. Wyatt Farlow Charles Pennsylvania Pittsburgh S. E. Williams Bill Williams Kathryn Williams Williams E. G. West Theday Davenworth Kan R. John West Charleston S. C L. C. Coley Mrs. Coley Henryetta Mrs. L. A. Braly Hot Springs, Ark Avery Opledy Highway Program Highway Board U. S William Barringer Young Barringer Ada High School Barringer Miss Dora High A. E. Kyle Calles Englewood N. J
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