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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1934

Page

6

Community Notes From Pontotoc County Rural Areas

Sunday school and church attendance along with visits among residents are noted at families including the Shue White Burger Ragland and Atchison households. The piece mentions sick lists, social visits, fishing, and approaching revival meetings by Free Will Baptist and Missionary Baptists in July with a Canadian Valley Singing convention and a basket supper.

Stonecipher Springbrook Finis Cosby Rachel Wood McGee Free Will Baptist Revival Meeting Missionary Baptists Canadian Valley Singing Convention

Sunday School Notes and Community News Chronicle

Sunday school attendance listed with numerous visits among Ada Hart Shook Center and Gaar Corner residents. The pie supper and play drew over $15. several candidates spoke. Events include singing, church visits, ball game at Walnut Grove, and upcoming gatherings at Leon ard Holloway's.

Revival and Community News Spread Through McGee Area

Reverend Ward Wood officiated at McGee and preached at Cottonwood as revival efforts moved through the community. The report lists numerous families visiting, hosting, and attending services, with church activities every Wednesday and Saturday, a large B Y P U gathering, and notes on births, illnesses, and upcoming travels and meetings in Ada, Black Rock, Stonewall, and Stuart.

Parish Chapel residents host weekend visitors and rodeo trip

Princess Horton and Bud Horton hosted a Saturday night visit with several local residents. Sunday gatherings included Calvin Dunn, J H Dunn, Opal Graham with her mother Bessie Jones, and Russell Easley. A rodeo trip to Ada was noted and Oakman churchgoers included Evelyn Harris and others.

Princess Horton Parish Chapel Bud Horton Clinton Dean Leonard Hobbs Center Mildred Dunn Alma Davis Arbell Johnny Mae East Calvin Dunn J. H. Dunn Juanita Floyd Muriel Myers Ruby Myers Opal Graham Bessie Jones Omer Davis Russell Easley Ada Holida Myers Nance Bernie Cantrell Egypt Laverne Floyd Velma Graham Oakman Evelyn Harris Tommie Cooper Lyris Ramner Warren Bryant Lois Lucille South Per

Community Socials and Visits Around the Parish

Inetta London spent Saturday night and Sunday with Elma Tyson. Silas Collins and Lorene Jackson visited Minnie Mae Crumpton. Families including Mr. and Mrs. Impson Anderson and children and Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Bryan and Lois spent Sunday in Brendle. Betty Lou Anderson hosted a ninth birthday party with Violet and Barbara Brendle Mae Rutherford Fern Rutherford Gene Ruth and Dorothy Magar. Debs Thompson visited Ralph and Ray Brendle. Lois Bryan visited Ruth Brendle. The dance at H. M. Galey’s home Saturday night drew a large party and a fine time. Debs Thompson spent Sunday with Ralph and Ray Brendle. Orville Beavers called on the Keef family Sunday afternoon.

Inetta London Elma Tyson Silas Collins Lorene Jackson Minnie Mae Crumpton Impson Anderson E. D. Bryan Lois Brendle Betty Lou Anderson Violet Barbara Brendle Mae Fern Rutherford Gene Ruth Dorothy Magar Madelon Anderson Connie Rutherford John Gibson Elma Pauline Tyson Geraldine Burk Ralph Brendle Debs Thompson H. M. Galey Silas Bob Nadine Collins Elbert Ira Mae Keef Ralph Ray Brendle Lois Bryan Ruth Brendle Orville Beavers Keef Sharp Ada Alta Jackson Ruby Dryden Verna Anglin Mozelle Cavener Ruby Lamb Estell Little John Lewis Stratford Lewis Bud Dryden Shawnee Frank Ray Dryden J. W. Law Cavener E. H. Light G. W. Lamb Bruce Little Maxwell Winona Mae Ray Inetta London Vaness George Deatherage Galey E. C. Cavener Jackson Geneva Jay Isaacs Berch Elvin Carren Mitchell Bob Collins Ila Mae Elbert Keef Roy Brendle Gene Galey Edmond

Community notes from Owl Creek and Ada area

Local residents report a busy week with visits and social events across Latta Ada and surrounding communities. Household guests include Mr and Mrs Loys Easley Grover Keeling Clyde Boyd and many others with church pie supper proceeds noted and school activities summarized.

Two famous bank robbers die in shootout in Louisiana

After a car chase two infamous criminals Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were killed when their car overturned in a ditch. Crowds gathered as mothers of both outlaws learned of the deaths and prayers were offered for their families.

America Dallas Henry Barrow Clyde Barrow Louisiana Emma Parker Bonnie Parker Clyde Barrow Henry Methvin Campbell Boyd Wesley Gage Creek County Bonnie Sapulpa Okla Castor-Gibsland Shreveport Journal Oakley Gibsland

Weather Boosts Crop Growth and Local Welfare

The warm spell is aiding crop growth and many residents note improvements in health. Ray McKinney returned home from a week at Rebee, Mrs. Georgia Robertson shows progress after illness, and Mr. and Mrs. Vernida Chitwood visit Empire City for a weekend with Mrs. Lillie Cope and her son Jack. C. B. Mack spent Sunday with his sister Mrs. Buel Bradford and Mr. Bradford.

Georgia Robertson Ray McKinney Rebee Vernida Chitwood Empire City Lillie Cope Jack C. B. Mack Buel Bradford Bradford

Francis Brother Hayes Fills Appointment at Local Church

Francis Brother Hayes filled his appointment at the First Baptist church Saturday night. Mrs. Estel Vanover and baby son and Mrs. Thelma Freeman and children left Monday for Konawa. Travis Hilton of Tulsa is visiting Robert Williams for a few days.

Francis Brother Hayes First Baptist Church Glen Phillips Bill Phillips Marie Harris Lois Lee Coy Henson Texas Estel Vanover Thelma Freeman Konawa Clara Mae Florida Harrison Jessie Jones Ada Fred Matthews Travis Hilton Tulsa Robert Williams C. E. Lee Mississippi

Weekend Socials Highlight Local Families and Visits

Nearly all cotton is up and looking fine. Roy Kerr and daughter Gloria Jean visited Riddle family in Conway. Harg Sweat spent Sunday with Brown family. Florence Lee Brown and Irene McMeans joined Lon Phillips in Red Oak Saturday night. Knox Lee Sweat from Tupelo visited local friends and relatives. Lola Fay Brown and Allean Sweat noted. Mrs Brown called on Mrs McMeans Saturday. Jewel McMeans and children visited sister Bertha Grey Sunday. Arvil Sweat spent Sunday with V C Brown.

John Gann Alice Gann Bird Nickell Weatherford Gertie Lamb Effie Brumley Lillie Troxell Denny Annie Price Norman Rethie Melton Steedman Jimmie Dunnagan Oakman Iva Dickerson Lowell Tharp Homer Ruby Lihie Ila Tharp R. D. Hammond Allen Edd Lamb W. E. Vaughn Leon Ada J. M. Ingram Claudie Robbins Ruby Lilly Roy Kerr Gloria Jean Riddle Conway Harg Sweat G. W. Brown Florence Lee Brown Irene McMeans Lon Phillips Red Oak Knox Lee Sweat Tupelo Vv. Co Lola Fay Brown Allean Sweat Mrs. Brown Mrs. McMeans Jewel McMeans Bertha Grey Arvil Sweat V. C. Brown

Barrow Fronts Roadside Standoff Ended by Halt Call

No. 1 exited onto the road as the governor was alerted and urged a pause. Barrow grabbed a sawed-off shotgun and pressed the accelerator hard, prompting a dramatic confrontation.

Barrow

Ben Murphy for Co Commissioner

Ada candidate Ben Murphy announces for the Oklahoma county commissioner district 2 seat, pledging full work and value for taxpayers. He cites road building experience with state highway work and promises monthly published county proceedings and equitable distribution of improvements.

Ben Murphy Ada Mr. Murphy Oklahoma Madill Roff State Highway Commission Murphy

Life Term for Dollar Robbery in Lawton

A district court jury in Lawton sentenced Duther Gatlin to life imprisonment for a one dollar armed robbery of Jess Forbess, a Lawton gin man. Gatlin's brother Melvin Gatlin was convicted as well, with punishment to be set by Judge E L Richardson. Also, Bill Pippin was convicted of manslaughter in a separate case. In Burns Oregon the Oregon primary saw light turnout with Alvord precinct not counting ballots as none appeared and the sealed box was returned empty.

Lawton Duther Gatlin Arizona Gatlin Jess Forbess Lawton Ginman Melvin Gatlin E. L. Richardson Moman Pruett Oklahoma City S. R. Harper Bill Pippin Thomas Glenn Burns Ore Oregon Alvord Park Walter Anderson

Seminole Paper Endorses Al G. Nichols for Senate

The Seminole Producer endorses Al G. Nichols for re election to the State Senate. The paper notes Nichols has worked hard and devoted more time than his salary warrants, praising his service and calling him the district’s best bet despite past friendliness.

al G. Nichols State Senate Nichols

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pontotoc County Clyde Shue Mrs. White Minnie Willie Burger Woodrow Mr.yard J. R. Newby George Blevins Lela Atchison Bittie Walders Edith Ward Tom Myers Irene Henry Jamar Edith Easton H. D. Ragland Ozzie Bray Larel Anglin S. H. Newby S. P. Atchison Johnnie Atchison Jim Ward Clara Joe Ragland Ralph McGalliard Mildred Watson Evelyn Meek Helen Bruster Mobeetie Shook Mattie Patton Paul Hwatt Leon Smith Hart L. O. Cobb A. Hennigan Bennie Ownbey Fay Pendleton Bobbye Snips Belva Austell Agnes Snips Syris Ramer C. A. Barnett W. A. Berry Jim Boucher H. J. Tyree Mae Barnett Gladys Norman Lizzie Powell Overa Norman Myrtle Walker Walker Grandma Berry Florence Zumbro Etta Hilton Ona Boucher Grant Isaacs E. A. Easley Lavern Floyd Cyrus Raymer Glenda Easley Vaness School Walnut Grove Alleta Bare Lenora James Round Top Henry Dunn Leona Ruby Miss Lavern Pauline Floyd Maymie Cantrell Edith Myers Trave Yeager Ward Wood Cottonwood Cleve Stonecipher Files Troy Miller Roy Shirley A. R. Crosby Lorene Crosby Billie Wona Mae Wood Pierce Glennie Stell Crosby Oil Center Walter Wood Billie Meredith J. P. Wood Plummer Smart Ray Shirley A. R. Cosby Lorene Cosby Bertie Cosby Earnest Mullinax Corley Jim Be Forest Burr Mrs. Files Mrs Vanoss L. P. Shaw Veaness David Waters Grandmother Tilley G. M. Pitt Beatrice Collins Anna Belle Berger Mavis Ray Williams Jessie Mary Tilley H. L. Waters David Rodgers S. D. Lowe Babe W. J. Cooper Ila Ponder J. B. Owens Amsden Bradley R. M. Bradley Walton Lobaugh J. L. Tilley H. B. Williams C. W. Martin M. Collins S. Twyman Novalee Bradley Hattie Mattie Childress Carl Tilley Willie Shaw B. B. Shaw Bartlesville Earnest Williams Young Peoples Jared Black Rock Pendergraft Messer Loss Brumley Nazarene Church Howard Jared Miller Water's Edge R. E. Gillock Haskell Barnes Tolleson Ariz Ralph Barnes Lovelady Elmer Cooper Cornish Allison Keith Jared Ruby Allison James Sherwood Wallace Baby Happyland Davis Ray Kerr High Hill Sam Parker Sam Ross Josephine Blackburn Elzie Cooper Lenon Ogee Arkansas Buck McNeal Pete Jared Loys Easley Latta Union Hill Grover Keeling B. B. Estes Clyde Boyd Leonard Archer Juanita McGee Nola Stone Clay Blood Florence Johnnie Stone Argo Dodson Edna Simpkins Matt Keeling Sherman Estes Roy Lynn Roper Wilson Mart Hanrahan Ida Stone Bill Palmer Oscar Whitson Bulah McGee Bill Aaron Owl Creek D. Pendergraft Viola Odom Worley Hokett Ruby Couch Ruth Copeland Jimmie Cagle Vivian Horton Lafern Scott Pauline Scott Reba Williams Azalea Odom Raymond Maples Willard Turner Willie Killion Henry Odom Ben Williams Lloyd Mexico Lloyd Williams Hokett Lula Clara Bushers Barney Clint Hill Jesse East Central Teachers College Horace Mann Lula Hill Willie Bennett Hatton Millie Scott Montie Scott Stonewall Geo. McKay Cedar Grove Chloe Ramsey Edith Baker Velma Chandler Evalyn West Marie West John Baker Anna West Kilgore Edna West Bertha West Jewell Lee Coy Chandler Nettie Chandler Mae Lee Clarence Kellogg Sasakwa J. H. Kellogg George Jones Bristow Effie Rainbolt Tollie Chism Troy West Carl West Angelyn Dortha West Ridgway W. T. Baker John Lee Gog Ridgeway Jas Sidney Kellogg Jim Baker Bill Baker Neal Matthews Kellogg Liz Davis Francis Bebee Ruby Hood Lena Belle Jackson Myrtle Pinley Virgie Fletcher Esra Fletcher Etta Hightower J. A. Burk Luman Roberts Virgie Meek Terral Hayes Floy Elva Jones Vernon Garrett Graham, Okla Hobart Seaff Wesley Chaddick Wayne Murphy Hester Bill Campbell Jessie Maples Viola Hokett George Azalin Jack Scott Woodrow Horton Gorrine Lucille Scott Connie Hill Harve Sparks J. D. Gann Adrian Price J. L Wade Sto Arcaia Miami Cal Campbell Commerce Here Pery Boyd
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