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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1923
Page
4
The piece reflects on graduates entering the workforce with optimism yet needing resolve to overcome future obstacles. It compares youthful ambition to Pilgrim’s Progress and warns against alarmist propaganda about British imperial union, urging readers to demand factual basis for fears.
A reflective editorial notes human ingratitude and duty while detailing Henry Ford's announced plan to open banks nationwide to challenge Wall Street and gain capital. It also comments on Germany reparations pressure, Britain's note, and sugar boycott momentum affecting prices and crops.
Friday night showers followed by a week of social visits in Union Hill and Worstell. Members of the farmers union urge nonmembers to join as the school election passed by a large margin to move the school. A pond will be floated to finance a new school house and a play Delos and his swell crowd is announced for May 18 at the Worstell program.
A heavy rain Sunday night and Monday morning destroyed crops and fences. J L Isaacs reports his son Jay is recovering well after an operation. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Summers on Wednesday May 9. Maxwell defeated Vaness 6 1. In church news, missionary Baptist efforts failed for lack of members. A literary night is planned Friday May 18 and an all day singing with dinner on Sunday May 20. Black Eyed Susan.
A community recount describes a Mother’s Day program enjoyed by a large crowd despite Monday rain causing damage to local tech farming. The piece lists visits and social gatherings across families including Bulloch, Cruson, Faulkenberry, Bevel, Farr, Whitaker, and others with various relatives and friends in attendance.
Silva, daughter of Ira McManus of Maxwell, died at Faust hospital yesterday afternoon. The body will be taken to Maxwell today for burial tomorrow. The seven year old son of J P Brown died at the Pickett home Tuesday night. Funeral services and interment were at Egypt cemetery this afternoon.
Lovelady reports a Friday night hail storm. The community notes attendance at church services, school plans, and a busy weekend with visits among families including Tollison, Kaiser, Sanders, and Summers. Several residents visited Union Valley and hosted gatherings through Sunday.
In London May 14 British officials regard Moscow's reply to the British note as avoiding rupture and showing a right about face. Britain, ready to discuss with accredited envoys, notes Curzon insists on keeping all points raised, rejecting Moscow explanations.
Ada scouts staged a full local election with school principals and Superintendent Hickman backing the effort. Jack Moore won as mayor by 83 votes while Clifford Elliott narrowly beat Jake Driver for Finance Commissioner by 3 votes. Other results included Harrison Meaders for Public Works and Raymond Duke for Health, with implications for future city posts and a notable turnout from Troops 4 and 5. The event drew praise for instruction and fun, and linked planned Boy Week activities with ongoing troop expansion and a future appointment for a Scoutmaster at Troop 9.
EDGEWOOD Tex May 14 The floor of a partly completed Methodist church collapsed during a cornerstone ceremony injuring more than a score of people including men women and children The injured were carried to safety through a window and received aid from Dr Brandon and physicians from nearby towns.
At Ruhrport in Germany French headquarters report mines similar to World War II era devices are being deployed to curb coal and coke shipments from the Ruhr. In an attempted canal gate destruction at the Ruhr locks, a mine exploded prematurely.
Washington reports President Harding granted a recess appointment to W C Cohen a New Orleans Republican leader to serve as comptroller of customs for the New Orleans district after a prior nomination failed to win confirmation.
The Post Office Department issued a fraud order aimed at curbing Dr. Frederick A. Cook of North Pole fame. It alleges Cook organized the Petroleum Producers association and, as president, merged active and defunct companies. He would be the sole trustee and receive one eighth of the proceeds.
A concise note defines friendship as a strong habitual inclination between two individuals to promote each other’s good and happiness, highlighting mutual care and benevolent intention.
Ambassador Schurman told the department no progress has been made in talks between Chinese authorities and bandit leaders over the release of Americans and other foreigners held in Shantung. He indicated negotiations could drag on indefinitely.
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