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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1934

Page

2

Murder mystery unfolds with Bannister in hotel death case

Author David Bannister teams with Post reporter Gainey to probe the murder of orchestra leader Tracy King in a hotel apartment. Suspects include Juliet France and Herman Scurlach while Denise Lang, Melvina Hollister, and Al Dragan enter the tense web as Bannister guides a cautious investigation and unravels motives.

David Bannister Tracy King Bannister Gainey Star the Post Suliet France Stond Pretty Ted King Herman Scurlach King Joe Parrott Melvixna Hollister Denise Lang Matthew Hollister Melvina AL Dragan King’s McNeal Detective Bureau Uoragan Henley Juliet France

Democrats Have No Monopoly on New Dealing, Eighth Grade Class

Local notice recounts a May 7 East ern Star gathering in Asher and a revival led by Bro. Mack Owens from Gazebo. It notes social visits, Mother's Day programs, school events, illnesses, and multiple family visits across Ada and nearby communities, ending with church plans for Sunday.

Clark Wm. Bunyard B. W. Weems A. F. Biekel Eastern Star Asher

Legislature Officers From Pontotoc County Through History

A historical rundown lists Pontotoc County residents who served in the East Central State Teachers College region's state senate and house across fourteen legislatures. The article also notes a large Sunday school turnout and a community gathering with local visits and quilting activities in Colbert.

East @Central State Teachers colleges Pontotoc County

Community notices and social events spanning meals to baptist sermons

The record lists neighborly visits dinners and church activities in the area. Visitors include Edith Foxx families Verlie Wilson and Bernice Gee with Ila Tharp and others. Notable items mention a Fifth Sunday singing at Ross First Christian church and a Junior Senior banquet with Paul Alexander as toastmaster.

Edith Foxx Guy Binkley Doris Archie Bandy Harve Bandy Verlie Wilson Rachel Tharp Herman Crawford Oakman Jimmie Caton Rachel Ruth Tharp Bernice Gee Ila Tharp Happy Ruth L. V. Lilley Ruby Lillie Sherman Williamson Vergil Wilson Paul Alexander

Local Folks Share News From Egypt Area

Weather stays pleasant as crops and gardens make rapid progress. Visits include Mrs Bud Horton and family to Mrs E A Easley who is very ill, and outings in Ada to handle business. Local movements include the Davises moving back to Egypt with a highway job, and rounds of social calls among Round Top and Egypt residents.

Bud Horton Wanda Jean Baby Harrell Henry Dunn Mildred Ray E. A. Easley Jack Jones Ada Marcus McDonald Homer Clayton Easley J. G. James Round Top Aleta Bare Glenda Easley Egypt Loys Easley Omer Davis Allen Davis Hester Horton

Cotton planting drives the season this week

Farmers welcome the pleasant weather for planting. Mrs. Raymond Woods of Ada and her mother-in-law visited Mrs. Roy Crowley Sunday evening. Those on the sick list are Christine and A. M.

Will Yates Georgie Jones Myrtle Capps Little Ruby Leonard Wilson Harve Bandy Ila Tharp Happyland Ruth Rachel Tharp Jessie Lilley Herman Bandy Panther Creek Raymond Nix Virgil Virginia Bandy Tom Williamson L. Rogers Orville Bandy Harve Carl Tharp Happylande Annie Price Fitzhugh Bud Gann Roff Hart Ada E. E. Stephens Mitchell Norman and Jones Lamb Conway McCade Norman Adrian Price Jacking Price Effie Brumley Allen Claude Carpenter John Gann Glover Odom Adam Catharine Una Sowars Steedman Mr. Barton Lovelady Mr. Norman Leon Vaughn Robert Nickell Earl Roberts Dickerson Millard Anderson Lowell Tharp Homer Henry Ingram Davie Lamb Mrs. Ingram Dallis Lamb Geo. Robbins Nickell Homer Nickell Reo Vaughn J. M. Ingram Raymond Woods Roy Crowley Christine A. M

In Memory of Mrs Molly Vick

Obituary notice for Mrs Molly Vick detailing her death on May 6 and funeral reflections. The piece blends mourning verses with brief community updates including visits, gatherings, and local social events such as a pie supper and a young people's meeting. It mentions LaVern Lynch visiting, Chickasha visitors, and a by-gone community calendar.

Molly Vick Mrs Mother Jesus Young Peoples LaVern Lynch Eula Willis Ada Owen Martin Chickasha Charley Williamson Segal Sorrels Fitzhugh Byrds Mill Franks Cubs Pontotoc Calvin Pearline Gertrude Pittman Dorothy Hazel Griffin Richard Lewis Lindsey Wyche Mayfleet Wyche Stonewall Cecil Jones Arylene Jim Junita Wyche J. C. Craddock This Place Ruben Echols Rose Charles Humphery Orville Reeves Nellie Ready Bessie Lewis Cornette Miller Jack Reeves Bert Ward G. W. Williams

Chilly Cotton Emerges as Replanting Sinks In Ada Area

Weather stays cool as cotton plants struggle with replanting. Family gatherings mark Mother's Day with extended kin from Byng Sand Springs Shawnee and Ada joining Mrs Harlin's large family for a tree shaded Sunday dinner. Residents note pleasant meals and neighborly visits while continuing farm chores amid uncertain warmth.

Ben Provence Sand Springs Jim Thompson Ruby Hill Willie Lee Shepherd Rae Thompson Muse Latta Jesse Bob Davis Willie Billingsly Lee Thompson John Jolley Blackhawk M. L. Byrd Sam Clark Seminole C. A. Thomason Ada Edd Thompson Homer Howard Byng Hudson Myrtle Jackson Frank Harlin Shawnee MacArthur Edd Harlin R. P. Hale Nora Kelley Tom Henson Abra Ayakatubby Dee Lynch Laverne Jones Martha Sun

Sunday School Crowds Attend Maxiell Services

A local church reports a large Sunday school and church attendance with Bro Ragland filling his appointment. Several families visited others, extended says of travel, and plans were announced for next Sunday night singing at Mirron Powell's home.

Bro Ragland Tom Abney W. C. Norman K. W. Barnett Konawa Mary Buchanan C. A. Barnett Grandma Buchanan Tulsa Gladys Norman Ona Boucher Mae Barnett Jack Watts Etta Hilton Grover Tyree T. J. Tyree Quern Norman Mary Tyree

Brook Haven Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Ruben Stockton transacted business in Leader. Ernest Davis and Jack Vaughn hosts noted. Berry Shandy visited George Rail. Mrs Ruben Stockton called on Emmett Wortham. Alfred Nichols hosted Saturday guests Dave Nichols Mae Stockton and Marie Stockton.

Ruben Stockton Leader Community Ernest Davis Jack Vaughn Berry Shandy George Rail Emmett Wortham Alfred Nichols Dave Nichols Mae Marie Stockton

Baer Talks Self Out Of One Jam For Carnera Bout

Max Baer appeared before the New York State athletic commission to explain missing a prior timing. The panel lifted Baer and his manager Ancil Hoffman from an indefinite suspension. Baer then gave a long monologue outlining how he would KO Primo Carnera at Madison Square Garden on June 14.

New York Max Baer New York State Athletic Commission California Primo Carnera Baer Ancil Hoffman Max Carnera Madison Square Garden Bowl Bert Stand

Perseverance ends as bar patron jailed for forgery

Mrs Helen Meisner waited 18 months to identify the man she believes forged two money orders totaling 37 50 used at a restaurant during the 1932 Christmas season. She tackled him and held him until police arrived, and he was charged with forgery as Philip Goldstein, 32, was jailed. Corner Drug Store and Carpenter and Burnett Druggists.

New York Helen Meisner Philip Goldstein

Cardus Health Claim Prompts Side Pain Relief Testimony

A woman describes recurring side pain improving after using Cardus, stating she took 11 bottles and felt stronger. The ad claims thousands of women benefited and urges consultation with a physician if no benefit is seen.

Cardus

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