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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1923
Page
6
A community editor invites readers to vote on upcoming serials after the current western ends, asking for preferences between another western or a sea adventure with pirates. He notes many letters arrive late or without names and urges early mail to reach by Wednesday.
Peanut planting dominates the area as cotton planting continues. Families relocate with moves to Ada, Sapulpa, and farms. Notables include the Walkers, Horace, Carl, and Winnie Cassidy with teaching duties for the new term. Local visits, dinners, and travel to Oakman and Ada are recorded.
Mrs. Sydney King at Burks announces a limited week sale with hats priced from 2.95 to 5.00, all remaining stock offered at savings. The note emphasizes hats priced up to 10.00 now discounted.
Community news from Happy Land covers church attendance, sermons, and a busy social cycle. Local moves include Austen Deaton returning to the old Caton place. Mr. and Mrs. W H Wilson visiting Clyde Wilson. several graduations at Francis High. a new confectionery opened by F H Johnson. Shriner train participants in Madill report a big time in Henryetta. Property loss of G W Norman’s South Second Street house from a Sunday fire is listed with insured amount. Road crew work improves streets while thefts vs Dr Sharp are under investigation amid heavy Frisco traffic and recent storm damage.
The Department of Agriculture notes farmers fail to keep pure seed due to mixing at gins and cross pollination. It recommends community planting of a single cotton variety and strict gin sanitation. Arizona's Salt River Valley demonstrates this approach. Officials offer a circular from Washington for details.
Friday to Sunday events feature multiple visits among local families. Henry Johns of Vaness visited Tom Owens and Len Williams, while Len Williams hosted gatherings with Sam Roberson and Lue Owens. Several residents shared meals at the Carmichael home and enjoyed Sunday singing.
Mrs. Sydney King at Burks announces a hat sale lasting the rest of the week. Hats priced up to ten dollars are reduced to 2.95 to 5.00, offering customers a range of affordable headwear.
Mrs. Sidney King announces a big sale at Burk's featuring hats priced from 2.95 to 5.00, with selected items up to 10.00. Sale details suggest a wide hat selection and reduced pricing to attract customers.
A community news item and the author Snow Flake reflect on social double standards. The piece contrasts forgiveness for prodigal sons with condemnation of prodigal girls and argues that fallen women deserve mercy, not scorn.
The Community Choral club formed from county singers will stage an entertainment on Thursday evening May 31 at 8 o clock in the McSwain theatre Ada. A special admission rate is set for this event. The group includes Ada and county singers and aims to become a permanent feature of county musical life.
Governor Walton ignored opposition and appointed George Wilson to lead Oklahoma A and M College at Stillwater starting June 1 at a salary of 6000 dollars. Protests by the American Legion and other groups were set aside amid farm labor support for Walton. Old Glory was lowered to half mast on the Stillwater campus upon news of the appointment.
Ada High School has been admitted to the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The recognition allows graduates to enter member colleges without examination and credits to be accepted across states. Superintendent Hickman notes long effort by the school board and faculty, with Teachers College already a member, elevating Ada as a nationally recognized institution.
A government party including President A Linscheid and professors visited Tishomingo to discuss Central State Teachers College. The group praised local interest in education, noted the road to Durant as a factor, and urged Ada to push for better roads and quicker action to support the institution.
Average prices dipped below 7 cents as buyers pushed the market down. Receipts totaled near 100,000 head at seven western outlets while local cattlemen saw 600 head with a flat 15 cent decline. Top hogs held at around 7.05 with most trading 6.90 to 7.05. stockers moved 4.50 to 5.00.
Mrs. Bettie McCrate and her son and daughter from Texico New Mexico have been visiting Mrs. Ed Thomas twelve miles east of Ada for two weeks. They plan to take local roses to Albuquerque to display what Oklahoma can produce.
Reports indicate a surge in marriages between Japanese and Korean individuals reflecting changing social ties and cross cultural exchange across the region. No specific individuals or dates are provided in the text.
Beaumont Texas records 13.54 inches of rain from 6 a m to 11 30 a m the heaviest on record causing 16 inch street depths. Major streets blocked traffic stalled autos and merchants suffer stock damage. No injuries reported amid wind and electrical disturbance.
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