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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1935

Page

5

Community News Highlights From Pontotoc County

Rural Communities of Pontotoc County covers a wide range of social updates. Local visits, dinners, and church events fill a busy week with clashes of travel, family visits, and community gatherings across Ada, Lula, Pleasant Hill, and Vanoss areas.

Pontotoc County

Rocky Brook Community Notes and Local Visits

Community column from Rocky Brook records church attendance and countless visits. Families such as Keener Jared Williamson, Staggs Cochran and West share weekend visits with relatives while local clubs meet at Mrs. Nichols and Mrs. Price homes. A Mother’s Day Father’s Day program is planned for June second.

Rocky Brook Good Cirer Club Troy Nichols Nichols May Cochran Peay Parker House Dorothy Cochran Flora Crabtree Ruth Frederick Howard Jared Marion Williamson Opal Keener Madiline Ruddick Vera Kerr

Vanoss Social Notes and Local Visits

Miss Agnes M. Tillman dined with Louise Pitt Sunday. Mrs. Martha Smith spent Tuesday with Grandmother Tilley. Several Vanoss residents visited friends including Mrs. J. J. Shaw and Mrs. Adella Jones. Adella Jones underwent an eye operation at Sugg clinic. she is recovering. Numerous family visitors arrived to see her, with extended mentions of Jones and Pitt families. Eld. W. F. Mayo preached Saturday and Sunday. Sunday services were omitted due to baccalaureate ceremonies.

Agnes M. Tillman Louise Pitt Martha Smith Grandmother Tilley J. J. Shaw Adella Jones E. J. Farrey Rofs P. A. Templeman Mary McCauley Bill Beckham Lindsay G. M. Pitt Louise Ruth L. G. Harris G. A. Pitt Sunshine Sugg Clinic John P. Jones Duncan O. C. Brooks Guthrie Bud White Arkansas City Peggy Jones Shawnee Casey Jones Oklahoma City Cuba Childres Daisy Norvell Marvin Eulas Jones Vanoss Odis Marten Juanita Caudill Jones Joe Hart Maddona Fae Geo. Collins Chloe Lula E. J. Rarley Eld W. F. Mayo

Community Sees Good Crops After Rainy Period

Farmers note crops look well following rains and express hope for sustained favorable conditions. Social visits recount locals including Dora Parker Rena Mosier and Oliver Parker with neighbors and relatives across Ada Gaar Corner Knox and Obituaries not listed.

In Loving Remembrance of Little Marjorie Looney

A grief filled note mourns the loss of Marjorie Looney describing her as a little flower taken to heaven. It speaks of longing and hope for reunion at judgment day and urges loved ones to live in a way that they might meet her again.

Earth Marjorie Looney Marjorie

Marie Jobe Obituary and Tribute From May 3 1935

The Jobe family mourns the death of Marie Jobe on May 3 1935 at their home, with friends and loved ones in sorrow. A family tribute by John Owens of Oil Center reflects faith, heaven, and reunion. The notice mentions a social gathering at Willie Myers' home on a Wednesday night in Egypt.

Will Jobe Marie Jobe John Owens Oil Center Egypt Mrs Willie Myers

Rain Delays Farm Work As Community Near Vanoss Manitains

Heavy rain keeps farmers from field labor with overflows forcing replanting of cotton and feed crops. Local events include Mothers Day programs at Vanoss Methodist church and a large baccalaureate service. snippets note many visits, dances, and social gatherings across Union Hill Ada and surrounding areas with numerous residents mentioned.

Vaness Elbert Keef Alene Burch Vanoss Evans

Local Notes on Visits and Hospital Transfers

Calvin Lee moved from Ada hospital to Oklahoma City hospital. Edith Riley spent Wednesday night with cousin Lucille Riley. Mrs. Claude Walker visited Mrs. J. D. Gaar Tuesday evening. Leon Walton from CCC camp Sulphur visits his parents. Ruby Bradley of Vaness stayed with sister Mrs. Buster Burger Thursday. Glennie Flatt from Oil Center stayed Thursday night with Lor raine Riley. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Walker also mentioned in the social items.

Edgar Tiner Lula Horace Tiner Cora Lea Welch Elsie Chambers Bernice Henry Melba Hisan Lorene Morris Homer Barnes J. O. Cruson Harold Pleasant Hill Mabel Fain Ada John Murphy Tom Henry Lester Henry Johnnie Bell LeRoy Sawyers Eloise Jack Wardliow Roy Patton Alvin Henry Oklahoma City Chambers Home Flossie Burkhart Trease Jim Cruson Edna Sawyers Bernice Virgil Henry Clyde Barnes Davie Henry Leonard Hill L. A. Henry Reece West Elmo Davis Athyl Davis Ralph Daniels Wynnewood Johnie Daniels Heloise Fulkerson Colbert Jack Barnes Lela Standridge Lorene Marshall Iree Wilson Stonewall Carl Denim Jack Hurt Dorothy Paris Tex A. E. Miller Ella Hodges Lewis Etna Turner H. L. Waters Old Midland Oma Mattie McNair Mollie Cape Oma McNair W. L. McKinley Bill Cooper Vaness Arkansas Robert Hunsucker Accie Thomas Hodges Esther Welker Edith Miller Virginia Thomas Bud Ragland Lora Lee Thomas Helen Ragland Ila Ponder Frank Owens Stratford Elmer Owens Ponder Emma Thomas Midland Cemetery S. D. Chambers S. D Leona Dunn Baby Willis Mr. Cantrell Alma Davis Joyce Pauline Floyd Floyd South Lucille Elmer Willis Mattiee Floyd Juanita Floyd Opal Graham Jones Calvin Dunn J. H. Dunn Lucille South Johnny Myers Henry Dunn Marvin Nickell Dale Oakman Bill Jones Roy Dunn Maxwell Mildred Dunn Roy Graham Marvin Floyd Evelyn Harris Homer McGeehee Chester Williams Perline Rice Ritz Omer Davis Russell Easley California Dunn Egypt Ada Doughboys R. M. Crumpton Minnie Mae Floyd Burk W. T. Keef L. A. Mann Pauline Mann Winona Mae Law Nora Brendle Brendle Ruth Ray Kenneth Howard Galey John Gibson Bob Mosley Law Home Crumpton Edith Brendle Ruby Gibson Galey Mable Pauline Fae Rae Tyson R S. Rutherford Binger Brownie Bryan Lois My Jo Camp W. F. Keef Clyde Jr J. P. Walker Debra Powell Pauline Anna Mae Riley Wynenna Muncy Louie Backus Ina Jackson Wyona Muncy Tom Hughes Ona William Miller Clarence Irwin Charlie Olford Henry Little Claud Tiner W. W. Walton J. C. Maddox J. E. Maddox Ross Cummings Thelma Orvil Abston Pickett FERA Ladies Community Club Annie Price Smith Alice Holliday Ed Brumley Davie Lamb Adrian Price Massey Bishop Jess Lamb Cedar Grove Geraldean Brumley Loss Brumley Conway DeVennie John Brumley Bertha West Beatrice Baker Ola Mildred Henson Jewel Lee Herrell Lee Tulsa Suedora Guthrie Clyde Chandler John Lee Buck Hilton Mildred West Mrs. Hilton Virgie Marie West Nadine Thelma West J. T. Williams Francis Cal West Edith Bryant Imogene Bingham Cotton Creek Ridge This Place Bettie Jean Hilton Effie West Viola West Ethel Chandler Roy West Junior Chandler Leon Scroggins Ruben Chandler Andrew Bryant Edith Helen Bingham Imogene Lee Scroggins Agnes Vaught Clelen Scroggins Edna Jones Ruth Clyde Akins Coy Chandler Cecil Canada Virgie Chandler James Wilbur Ridgeway Edd West Albert Vaughn Marion Williams Konawa Will Baker John Baker Helen Scroggins Ruth Akins Orphus Jones Patsy Ann Sasakwa Sulphur Floyd Lee Clonis Wilson Opal Willie Harris Edith Phillips Ely West Othalene Iantha Rainbolt Alice Vaughn Louis Harris Carlos Scroggins Willie Willis Rowlett Effie Calvin Lee Ada Hospital Oklahoma City Hospital Edith Riley Lucille Riley Claude Walker J. D. Gaar Leon Walton CCC Ruby Bradley Buster Burger Glennie Flatt Oil Center Lorraine Riley Clyde Walker

Sunday Socials Highlight Rural Gathering at McMeans Home

Mr and Mrs Henry McMeans hosted a well attended party with Mr and Mrs Herman Phillips Mrs Jack McMeans Miss Lois Kerr and others. Jessie Ginn Mayne Ginn and Mary Nell Rowe visited Irene McMeans as Mothers Day events drew families together.

Buck Sweat Dewey Stone Chuck’’ Watson Will Kerr Sarah Sweat Aaron Gray Bud Watson Dave Kerr Chuck Parker Little J. L. McMeans David Gray Hillburn Kate Gibbs Everett Neely Denman Flowers Oran Phillips Glenn Miller Jewell McMeans Mary Kerr Jack Riddle Conway Herman Phillips Jack McMeans Lois Kerr Henry McMeans Jessie Mayne Lee Ginn Fittstown Mary Nell Rowe Irene McMeans Pete Leslie Roy Kerr

Rain Delays Farm Work Amid Spring Weather

The article notes persistent rain hindering farmers as oats look promising this year. Local residents including Mrs. Virgil Creech, Thurman Sliger, Ada Creech, Birdie Creech, Jewel Creech, Henry Creech, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Creech are seen in Ada for visits and errands. A Sunday school and singing event is announced inviting attendees.

Virgil Creech Ada Thurman Sliger Ada Creech Birdie Creech Henry Creech Jewel Creech

Sunday School and Beulah Mae Stephens Party Highlight Community

Sunday school and evening singing drew a full turnout. Beulah Mae Stephens hosted a Saturday night party for local youths with attendees including Mrs. Foster, Louise, Roy James, Josephine, Lizzie Bird, Thurman Sliger, Orvelle and Norvell Crawford, Virginia Ross, Mildred Cope, Mr. and Mrs. Price McGalliard, Lester Langendorf, Thurman Polk, Odus and Oma McGilliard, Charles Brookey, and Preston Abbott.

Beulah Mae Stephens Foster Louise Roy James Josephine Lizzie Bird Thurman Sliger Orvelle Norvell Crawford Virginia Ross Mildred Cope Pecan Grove Price McGalliard Lester Langendorf Thurman Polk Odus Oma McGilliard Charles Brookey Preston Abbott Malcolm Stegall Lovelace Latta Lodema Gouch Oklahoma City Almarine Hobbs Robert Wanda Hisan Homer Beulah Maestephens

Cedar Grove Preachers Lead Weekend Services

At Cedar Grove Elige Williams preached Saturday night and Sunday school drew a full attendance. The following Sunday everyone attended. Liz Davis of Francis delivered a Mothers Day sermon and the crowd responded warmly.

Cedar Grove Elige Williams Liz Davis Francis

Bacca laureate attendees and visiting family noted

Sunday morning May 12 baccalaureate service attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell and son Berch, J. W. Isaacs and children Jay Geneva, Leola Stinnett, E. C. Cavener and Mozelle, Standley Teer and Marjorie Clark of Shawnee.

Vaness Mitchell Berch J. W. Isaacs Jay Geneva Leola Stinnett E. C. Cavener Mozelle Standley Teer Marjorie Clark Shawnee Carran Mitchell California Navy LaVern Gideon Ruby Dryden Gaar Corner Mozelle Cavener Leela Stinnett Geneva Isaacs Debs Thompson Walton Isaacs Edmond Cavener Wanda Little G. W. Lamb George Gideon Stratford Bruce Little Carran Elvin L. T Paul Mitchell Gene Galey Ray Tyson J. C. Law E. C. Cavenor Edmond and Willie Isaacs Lucille Ingram J. W. Law Martha Dunaway L. T. Mitchell Arthur Jones

Fireman Saves Farmhouse On Day Off

St Paul firefighter Henry Kennedy, while driving in the country on a day off, spotted a burning farmhouse. He notified occupants, organized a bucket brigade, and the blaze was extinguished with only slight roof damage.

St. Paul Minn Henry Kennedy

Vanoss Meeting Draws Wide Attendance On Soil Erosion

A busy soil erosion gathering in Vanoss drew land owners from Vanoss and Garvin county areas. Speakers explained the federal plan to save soil, the sign up requirement of 90 percent, and the phased project timeline.

Vanoss Garvin County Sandy Creek J. B. Hill S. D. Lowe Vaness W. B. Johnson Ada W. D. Little J. H. Bullock Milton Keating The Conservation Association Lowe Keating Stratford Springbrook

Marland Plans Deep Cuts to Oklahoma School Funds

Oklahoma Governor says he will sharply reduce the common schools share of the $8.2 million annual appropriation due to revenue gaps. He may propose tax bills for a special election and urges voluntary budget cuts by departments while opposing signature on certain constitutional amendment resolutions.

Oklahoma City Marland Secretary of State

Auto Crash Fatal in Oklahoma Involving Truck Driver

A truck driver J. L. Booth aged 40 from Tecumseh was killed near Oklahoma City when an approaching car struck him as he stood beside his parked truck trying to prevent a collision. Booth had stopped to adjust a slipping load of knocked down oil tanks. The death car fled the scene.

Associated Press Oklahoma J. L. Booth Tecumseh Oklahoma City Booth

Earl Smith Denied Forgery Charges After Arraignment

Earl Smith appeared before Justice A W Oliver on second degree forgery charges and pleaded not guilty. Bond was set at 1000 for a May 17 preliminary hearing, following a county sheriff’s journey into Missouri to return him for the case.

Earl Smith A. W. Oliver Smith Missouri Clyde Kaiser

Greatest returns for the amount invested

Classified listing markets a mix of value oriented investment advice and opportunities. It highlights potential high yield options and price ranges aimed at frugal investors seeking efficient capital growth with limited risk awareness.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bro. McCloud A. J. Deaton Oliver Parker Alton Alberta Sutton Johnnie Henry Bud Sutton Okmulgee Tro Andy Dame Ood Farmer Marvin Briggs Center Elmo, Leroy Frank Richardson Frani Owens Jinks Jones George Owens Troy Sherrell Craddock Johnnie Richardson Cole Bolie Miller Adams Franks Stutte Homer Stutte Ruby Blevens Davis Mack Louis King Richardson Stringer Ben Richardson Phronic Owens Nova Betty Ruby Virginia Degraffeereed Christine Lynora Self Rocky Brook Oscar Keener Allen Madiline Rudick Everett St. Clair Dick Staggs Sam Sliger Tom Jared Seth Simpson W. A. Simpson Charley Davis of Steedman Joy Gill Floyd Gill Club Black Rock Faye Brown Marie Jolie Marie Christ Jesus Christ Our Savior Dora Parker Rena Mosier Grandma Parker Bob Rosston Mr. Hughes Mr. Sutton Curtis Brumley Okarshire Sallie Nichols A. J. Denton Ona Hughes Toga Murphy Lenny Kena Sam Pevehouse Knox Hughes Lorene Townsley Bessie Dame Florence Pevehouse Curtis Wells John Eddings Memoriam Annabel Union Hill Vanoss High Julius Ellis Josie Galey Melton Evans Fae Norene James Leonard Megeehee Round Top Elbert Ira Mae Oma Thomas Ruth Boyd William Lillard Lewis Echols Oma Whisenhunt Robbie Upton Carl Davis E. Harbin Goldie Hill Johnnie Farquhar Otela Oliver Cecil Bullard Armstrong F. Brown R. B. Brown Whisenhunt Jack Duty Ray Cordelia Icker Schuler Haskins Ernest Harbin Mary Lou Fowler Allene Estes Gertrude Penrod Ruby Ogee Haywood Fowler Harmon Lee Coley J. B. Corbin Glen Brown Thomas Hood Bulloch Katherine and Claudie Norton Juanita Campbell John Norton Morell Payne Johnnie Ferguson Mildred Fara John Morgan Fitzhugh B. F. Fowler Elmer Sanders Andrew Tate Jesse Ward Worley Estes Jean Gann Thelma Norton Ben Escue Dixie Sanders John Ferguson Roy Crowley Agee Penrod Mrs. Cunningham Imogene Gann Elmer Vandergrift Frank Cox Mary Edith Ferguson Nadine Bullock McCause H. W B. B Methodist Church Bertie Dallie Doner Geraldine Buckhue Clarence Sartors Conda Driver Lee Peppers Bill Ask Edna Thurman Helen Matthews O. B. Ramblen Lorene Harris Marie Harris Helen Petty G. L. Surgmier Ralph Cordell Sherman Ee Reteeeen Gaar Rocky Chapel
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